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Victorian Trumpet Banner |
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A fine
ceremonial trumpet banner of the reign of Queen Victoria. Of
professional embroidery using silver and silver gilt thread on a red
satin ground, depicting the royal arms with cupids above and the
monogram VR.
All hand stitched.
This silk trumpet banner was made around 1850, probably in England.
The banner would have hung from the trumpet of one of the four state
trumpeters. These trumpeters announced the heralds when they were
making official proclamations.
England, Circa
1850
Height: 18in - 47 cm
Width: 22in - 57cm
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