Heraldry. Armorial bearings of the Tomlinson family, first half 17th century (?), hand-painted on silk, heightened in silver (tarnished), depicting per pale argent & vert 3 greyhounds courant, counter charges collared or, the centre shield gules or fess dancette ermine between six billets argent (Brett family), the background painted white - dexter (left) and black - sinister (right), some wear and soiling, 49 x 39cm, framed and glazed (Qty: 1) The style of the armorial would suggest an early 17th century date, possibly for the Tomlinson family of Birdforth, Sowerby & Thirsk. Given the background colouring (white - dexter, black - sinister) it may be a funeral or burial piece relating to a wife in the Tomlinson family.
Heraldry. Armorial bearings of the Tomlinson family, first half 17th century (?), hand-painted on silk, heightened in silver (tarnished), depicting per pale argent & vert 3 greyhounds courant, counter charges collared or, the centre shield gules or fess dancette ermine between six billets argent (Brett family), the background painted white - dexter (left) and black - sinister (right), some wear and soiling, 49 x 39cm, framed and glazed (Qty: 1) The style of the armorial would suggest an early 17th century date, possibly for the Tomlinson family of Birdforth, Sowerby & Thirsk. Given the background colouring (white - dexter, black - sinister) it may be a funeral or burial piece relating to a wife in the Tomlinson family.
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