Scottish coat of family heirloom art, represents Morris Family. etching, in gold and silver, original light wood silver, gilt frame, glass covered. inscribed reverse in print! Morris a known name in art history. Gorgeous Lion Rampant, incredible gold and silver etching. 17 " height, 13 " width. Lion and boar symbol, seal, centered artist's name ** a copy of description as found in an Heraldic Book, as shown me by the person who claimed to be an authority on the subject; they were accredited to a Robert Clarke Morris** descendant of Thomas Morris, of Morris Cove, New Haven, Conn.- The same ancestor we came from, through his eldest son, the strongest line of descent.signed Epriam W. Morris *. "Morris Arms :- quarterly, 1st and 4th Guiles. A LION RAMPANT, Quadrant, or; (gold) 2nd and 3rd, argent (silver) - THREE BOARS' HEADS coupled sable *. CREST:- A LION RAMPANT, quadrant or . (gold)*MOTTOES:- Gwell angau nachywilydd:- (Rather death then shame)*Marte et Mari faventibus:-(war and the sea favoring)* Thomas Morris in 1750.
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