Audley coat of arms. Motto, Je le tiens.

by Charles Catton/Frances Chesham

Heraldry antique print engraved by Chesham after Catton.

Stunning original copperplate engraving by draughtsman, etcher, line and aquatint engraver Francis Chesham (1749-1806) from a drawing by Charles Catton (1756-1819) for The English Peerage printed on hand-laid paper and published in London circa 1790. The fine later hand-colour certainly adds to the appeal of this wonderful image of two wyverns with coat of arms between them, surmounted by a crown and battle helmet on top surmounted by a swan - with crown or helmet.

This coats of arms was printed on half a page. This small engraving has been mounted between antique-white ragmat conservation board, with the engraving highlighted by black and red lines around the window. It has been cellophaned for presentation and protection until framed. Image within window measures 110 mm x 175 mm (4.25 x 7 inches). External measurement for frame window is approximately 242 x 306 mm (9 1/2 x 12 inches).