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741546 Effigy and details of armour of the tomb of Sir John Stanley, St. Peters Church, Elford, Staffordshire, England, 1848-9 (hand coloured engraving) by Richardson, Edward M. (1812-69); Private Collection; (add.info.: 5th century alabaster tomb of Sir John Stanley (1423-74). The Stanley family crest of an eagle and baby carved next to his head commemorate the legend of an ancestor finding a baby in an eagles nest. This story has been preserved in several pub signs in England, including The Eagle and Child in St Giles, Oxford, where J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis and other Inklings gathered to drink and talk about their ideas. The drawings of the Elford monuments were made by Richardson for his Monumental Effigies and Tombs in Elford Church, published in 1852.); British, out of copyright
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Alabaster Crest Details Eagle Effigy Fifteenth Stanley Elford
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This hand-coloured engraving captures the effigy and intricate details of the armor adorning the tomb of Sir John Stanley, located in St. Peters Church, Elford, Staffordshire, England. Created by Edward M. Richardson in 1848-9, this print showcases a remarkable piece of history from the fifteenth century. The alabaster tomb itself is a testament to Sir John Stanley's legacy as a knight during the Middle Ages. The finely carved effigy portrays him in full regalia, his armor meticulously depicted with great attention to detail. Adjacent to his head lies an emblematic symbol: the Stanley family crest featuring an eagle and baby. This crest commemorates a legendary tale passed down through generations - that of an ancestor discovering a baby nestled within an eagle's nest. Interestingly enough, this story has permeated English culture so deeply that it can be found immortalized on various pub signs across the country. One such establishment is The Eagle and Child in St Giles, Oxford - where renowned authors J. R. R Tolkien, C. S Lewis, and other members of their literary group known as "The Inklings" would gather to exchange ideas over drinks. Edward M. Richardson captured these extraordinary Elford monuments for his publication "Monumental Effigies and Tombs in Elford Church" released in 1852. Through this enchanting engraving now held within a private collection but available for public appreciation due to its out-of-copyright status; we are granted access into both medieval history and folklore intertwined with timeless artistry.
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