Two sets of large red deer antlers, preserved by Roland Ward and mounted on a Roland Ward oak shield late 19th century

each of fourteen points, antlers later gold painted (2)

Chips throughout to the gold painted decoration. One has damage with loses to the skull. The other has cracks and more minor loses in the same area. The sheild mounts would benefit from a clean.
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