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- Shield painter to the Royal Household for the Most Noble Order of the Garter at Windsor Castle.
- Heraldic artist and gilder to the House of Lords (fabric of the building).
- Signwriter and shield painter to the Speaker of the House of Commons.
- Heraldic artist to the Honourable Societies of Lincoln’s Inn and Gray’s Inn.
- Shieldmaker and heraldic artist to the Worshipful Companies of Goldsmiths and Gunmakers of the City of London.
- Heraldic painter to the Empire Test Pilot’s School, Royal Air Force.
- Signmaker to the Tank Museum and the Army School of Recruiting.
- Shieldmaker to the High Sheriffs of Oxfordshire.
- Work regularly commissioned and presented to leading world dignitaries and religious leaders.
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SHIELDS
Wall shields can be cut to any shape and any size, from 3 inches up to several feet high. They are built from hardwood or sheet timber. They can be finished in paint systems which give a maximum life in harsh exterior conditions or for interior display where they will become future heirlooms.
Prices vary according to size, shape, timber, paint system and the complexity of your arms but an average price for a 7.5 inch high heater shield in mahogany curved in two planes is £550 while a 2 foot high tilting shield in MDF may be £700.
TABLE SHIELDS
 I have designed the table shield to be a unique
and easily transportable alternative to the rather fragile table banner. These are painted with your shield of arms for use at a formal occasion such as a dinner. Most shield shapes can be used as well as lozenges and ovals, which slot onto a brass pole on a hardwood base. The 3 sections are housed in a black velvet bag which is usually small enough to fit into a dinner jacket pocket or a small handbag and is currently free. The reverse of the shield can be painted with the same arms as the front, just like the
square silk banner, but being timber it does not have to have a mirror image: it can feature your marital arms, historic quarterings, arms of office, a badge, or even your crest. Prices from £380.
I use signwriting enamels for the artwork on these items, along with gold leaf as a matter of course. Imitation silver leaf can also be used in place of white when appropriate, with aluminium and platinum leaf both being popular and tarnish free.
If you require it I am happy to email pencil sketches for your approval before I start painting and modify them as you see fit.
Please email me for fuller details of all items listed here. I can provide quotes if you send me your requirements and the blazon of your coat of arms.
Items posted securely to addresses world-wide with an insured, sign-for service.
ALSO
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paintings: coats of arms painted in gouache on paper and art board in contemporary and period styles.
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Plaques in hardwood, to any shape and size, stained, grain filled and lacquered.
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Army, navy, marine and air force military unit badges.
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Vehicle heraldry:
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Church heraldry renovated.
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Hatchments.
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Royal arms.
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 Furniture painted:
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Hall or porters’ chairs
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Coffee tables
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Fire screens
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Trays
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Printers’ artwork.
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Artwork for other craftsmen:
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Heraldic signs
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House signs
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Masters’ shields
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Monograms
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Castings arranged and painted
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Embroidery cartoons.
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Heraldic research and recording.
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Heraldry photographed in print, slide and digital format.
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Special and unusual commissions always considered.
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