Grants of Arms - John French, Viscount French, later 1st Earl of Ypres
£4,750
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 28 January 2015 at 11:00 GMT
Description
Illuminated manuscript grant of arms, 1918, assigning and ratifying the presence of supporters (a British infantry soldier and a French infantry soldier) and ancient armorial ensigns of the family to the coat of arms of John Denton Pinkstone French (Viscount French), and his heirs, signed by George Dames Burtchell, King of Arms of All Ireland and Thomas Sadleir, Registrar of the Office of Arms, hand coloured and gilt on vellum, in red morocco gilt presentation box, lacks seal; John French, 1st Earl of Ypres Illuminated manuscript grant of arms, 1922, assigning the presence of supporters (two lions holding banners) to the coat of arms of John Denton Pinkstone French and his heirs, signed by H. Farnham Burke, wax seal in metal box attached, in red morocco gilt presentation box (2)