brass tray with engraved shield and writing

By jnosbis, 14 April, 2013
Description

Brass tray found in Nottingham, England. It measures 48cm x 32cm and has a symbol in each corner along with an engraved shield in the middle that has 4 engraved pictures and an engraved ribbon reading "DONIBANE GARIZI" the shield is crowned with 4 turrets

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Brass
Distinguishing marks
shield, turets, Donibane Garizi,
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
48cm x 32cm x 48cm x 32cm
History
Found in Nottingham, England. searches show that donibane garazi ( different spelling, garAzi rather than garIzi) is a basque/french town and the shield on the tray matches the shield of the town

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
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For Sale?
No
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