Heraldry : the Vaux arms
Published
[London] : [publisher not specified], [19th century]
wood engraving
45 x 43 mm
Peel 2156
Notes
Detached from an unidentified publication.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
A satirical coat of arms for Henry Brougham: the central medallion features a caricature image of Brougham in a long wig, flanked by a broom and a mace topped with a crown. Another broom is held aloft by an arm emerging from a crown atop the medallion. Beneath the medallion is a ribbon reading, "Wisdom in a wig," and supporting the arms are two books, titled "King" and "Lords & Self."
Associated names
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
Classification
Department
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