FINE AND RARE PAIR OF ALLEGORICAL COPPER RELIEF ‘SHIELDS’.

Last quarter 19th century, Massachusetts. These rare examples illustrate the use of a then newly invented process of electroplating. Invented and patented by the maker Robert Hill Barre, born in Glasgow, Scotland who emigrated to Everett, Massachusetts. He succeeded in receiving a US patent August 12, 1879 which was for “improvement in reproducing objects by electricity”, a fore runner of today’s electroplating process. These shields are the product of the plating process for which Robert Barre received his patent. The first is a beautifully executed and detailed depiction of the story of Adam and Eve illustrated in three separate panels, the second depicts the battle between the Archangel Michael and the fallen angel Lucifer. SIZE: 1) 34″ h x 26″ w. 2) 35″ h x 26-1/2″ w. PROVENANCE: Designed and executed by Robert Hill Barre 1838-1913, by descent through the family to the current owner. A copy of his patent document and emigration papers is included with this lot. CONDITION: Surface of each sh ield age darkened and tarnished but structurally intact and in overall very good condition. 50548-3 (750-1,250) – Lot 3088

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3088	$1,540.50	FINE AND RARE PAIR OF ALLEGORICAL COPPER RELIEF ‘SHIELDS’. Last quarter 19th century, Massachusetts. These rare examples illustrate the use of a then newly invented process of electroplating. Invented and patented by the maker Robert Hill Barre, born in Glasgow, Scotland who emigrated to Everett, Massachusetts. He succeeded in receiving a US patent August 12, 1879 which was for “improvement in reproducing objects by electricity”, a fore runner of today’s electroplating process. These shields are the product of the plating process for which Robert Barre received his patent. The first is a beautifully executed and detailed depiction of the story of Adam and Eve illustrated in three separate panels, the second depicts the battle between the Archangel Michael and the fallen angel Lucifer. SIZE: 1) 34″ h x 26″ w. 2) 35″ h x 26-1/2″ w. PROVENANCE: Designed and executed by Robert Hill Barre 1838-1913, by descent through the family to the current owner. A copy of his patent document and emigration papers is included with this lot. CONDITION: Surface of each sh ield age darkened and tarnished but structurally intact and in overall very good condition. 50548-3 (750-1,250) – Lot 3088 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FINE AND RARE PAIR OF ALLEGORICAL COPPER RELIEF ‘SHIELDS’.