Former property of Clive Sherwood: A 17th century polychrome-decorated hatchment, on a single elm board, English

REF: 5082

Arms of Bevys (Bevis or Beavis) - Az, three closed helmets, dexter, arg, garnished or; helmet crest with pheon. Atop a motto reading 'PROTEGIT DEUS' (God protects). All within mantling

Similar arms are displayed in Exeter Cathedral for a Richard Beavis (or Bevys), Mayor of Exeter in 1601. See Robert Dymond, 'Heraldic Discovery in Exeter Cathedral', p. 305

Provenance: The Clive Sherwood Collection. Sold Sotheby's, 22 May 2002, Lot 157

  • Height 58.7 cm / 23 14"
  • Width 60.3 cm / 23 "

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