Pair of Vintage Medieval Knight and Lady Brass Rubbing Wall Plaques

Bring a captivating touch of medieval history into your space with this matching pair of vintage English church brass rubbing wall plaques. Sourced from the Late Knight Art Centre in Cheveley, Cambridgeshire, England, these pieces feature relief reproductions of authentic historic funerary brasses mounted on wooden boards. The two-part historical collection includes: John Bomsted (1479): Depicts a medieval knight wearing full plate armor, equipped with a sword on his left and a classic misericorde dagger on his right. The original brass is located in the parish church at Sotterley, Suffolk, England. This piece is dated as rubbed on July 10, 1972. Elizabeth Warren (1544): Depicts a Tudor-era noblewoman, widow of Thomas Warren, gentleman. She is shown in a classic praying pose wearing a traditional kennel head-dress, fur-edged gown cuffs, and a decorative belt holding a prayer book. The original brass is located in the parish church at Flitton, Bedfordshire, England. This piece is dated as rubbed on August 3, 1971. Condition Report: This pair is an estate find that shows a significant amount of honest vintage wear and tear across both pieces. Please note that these are far from pristine condition and are being sold strictly as-is for restoration, rustic decor, or historic reference. Specific condition issues to note: The John Bomsted knight plaque on the left features a prominent rip and tearing to the top layers of the paper image material across the upper left and top edges. Both panels show heavy surface scratching, prominent scuff marks, and significant finish loss to the black background fields. The outer wood borders and corners feature extensive chipping, color scraping, and structural edge wear from long-term storage and handling. The reverse side panels remain structurally stable with the original typed historical information labels intact on the back. Please take a close look through all of our gallery photos to appreciate the exact placement of the paper rips, surface scratches, and edge wear before placing your bid!