Stained, Glass Panel, English, Victorian, Coat of Arms, Manchester, Bee, 19
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32 rectangular traceried panes, centred by a monochrome armorial panel: Gules, three bendlets enhanced Or; a chief argent, thereon on waves of the sea a ship under sail proper. A terrestrial globe semée of bees volant, all proper, upon a torse. Dexter a heraldic antelope argent, attired sinister a lion gardant or, murally crowned Gules, each charged on the shoulder with a rose, above banner 'Manchester'. Surmounted by a globe with bee motifs.
Significance of the elements of the coat of arms:
The ship at sea in full sail is a reference to the city's trading base, and to the Manchester Ship Canal. The terrestrial globe signifies Manchester's world trade, and the swarm of flying bees are a symbol of industry - Manchester being the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. On the right a golden lion stands crowned with a castle (a reference to the Roman fort at Castlefield from which the city originated). The lion and antelope both wear the Lancashire Rose.
19th Century
1875
Glass
United Kingdom
Designers
Victorian (Of the period)
Stained
Commemorative
EXCELLENT
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