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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.269

Artist/Designer/Maker

Croft-Lyons, George Babington (Lt. Col.) - donor

Production date

19th century
20th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
line engraving

Dimensions

height: 82mm
width: 64mm
depth: 26mm

Location

Burlington House -

Inscriptions

Inscription content

The Society of Antiquaries
From the bequest of Lieut-Colonel
George Babington Croft-Lyons, F.S.A.

Inscriber role/association

Bequest
    Rectangular wooden printing block with overlay showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting heraldic coat of arms, featuring two lions within a fenced enclosure, flanking a coronet, in turn flanked by a depiction of a baby inside a barrel on one side, and a knight on horseback wielding a sword on the other. At the top of the coat is a ribbon bearing a motto in Latin, 'NOLI IRRITARE LEONES', while underneath is an inscription detailing a bequest from George Babington Croft-Lyons, F.S.A. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: print or proof of image on the obverse attached to surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.