Memorial plaque, champlevé enamel on copper, H 17.2cm x W 13.3 cm.“THE ARMYS OF THE RYG

Memorial plaque, champlevé enamel on copper, H 17.2cm x W 13.3 cm.

“THE ARMYS OF THE RYGTH WORSHEPFVL MAISTER TONGE OTHER WYSSE CALLYD MAISTER CLARENCIVS AND SVSAN HYS WYFE 1554”.

This inscription refers to Thomas Tonge, Clarenceux King of Arms (died 1536) and his widow Susan Tonge (née White), also known as Susan Clarencius (died circa 1564), Mistress of the Robes to Queen Mary I.

From the V&A Museum, London.