Memorial plaque
Category
Brassware
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass
Measurements
140 x 590 mm
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 28541.2
Summary
Memorial brass plaque to William Gibbs (1790-1875). Set in wall below cross (NT28541.1). Floreate border delineated by incised black lines. Some initial letters in red. Red maltese cross and below the inscription: IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM GIBBS / THE HOARY HEAD IS A CROWN OF GLORY, IF IT BE / FOUND IN THE WAY OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. PROV. 16.21.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.