Stained glass
Charles Eamer Kempe (Sussex 1837 - London 1907)
Category
Stained glass
Date
1893
Materials
Stained glass
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Wightwick Manor, West Midlands
NT 1288931.8.1
Summary
Stained glass by Charles E Kempe. One of three lights referencing Ireland; one of the three Kingdoms of the United Kingdom. Within the centre of the light is a stalk producing 5 Shamrocks. The Shamrock at the top of the design has a gold crown resting on top of it. Towards the bottom of the design is a scroll-like banner which reads 'Quis Sepa Inbit' in Latin which translates to 'who climbs the fence'. One of a set of 23 lights; 1-4 contain shields, wreaths and cartouches; 5-7 have shields set within cartouches; 8-16 (most important) depict patron saints, shields and emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland; 17-19 arms of St.Peter; 20-23 zig-zag scroll design.
Provenance
Designed by Kempe for Wightwick Manor and installed 1893.
Makers and roles
Charles Eamer Kempe (Sussex 1837 - London 1907), artist