Rare Victorian Cast Lead Prince Of Wales Feathers Plaque — British Royal Heraldic Roundel Emblem

Overview ✨

An exceptional and highly decorative Victorian British cast lead roundel plaque, modelled in low relief with the instantly recognisable Prince of Wales’s Feathers. This is a true heritage interior object—compact yet powerful—ideal for collectors of royal memorabilia, British heraldry, and authentic architectural antiques. It displays beautifully on a wall, in a cabinet, or as part of a curated gallery arrangement, adding unmistakable British royal presence to a high-end space.

Design & Visual Impact ⚜️

The roundel is strongly modelled with excellent depth, showing the coronet and three ostrich feathers in bold relief. The aged surface and natural patina give it the right historic tone—rich, honest, and visually compelling—without needing any artificial enhancement. Its circular format makes it particularly easy to style in an interior, whether mounted alone as a focal accent or grouped with other antique emblems, crests, and architectural fragments.

The Prince Of Wales’s Feathers — Historical Context 👑

The Prince of Wales’s Feathers are the heraldic badge of the Prince of Wales (traditionally the heir apparent). The badge is classically described as three white/silver ostrich feathers emerging through a gold coronet, with the motto “Ich Dien” (“I serve”) on a ribbon below. Its use in royal heraldry is commonly traced to Edward, the Black Prince, in the 14th century, and it has remained one of Britain’s most recognisable royal symbols.

This plaque presents the most striking core of the badge—feathers and coronet—in a clean decorative format suitable for display.

Material & Period Manufacture 🏛️

Made from lead and cast in relief. Decorative leadwork was historically created by casting molten lead into moulds, producing durable motifs used across architecture and ornament. The modelling and surface character here are consistent with an authentic period cast piece.

Provenance 🏛️📜

From a private Cardiff (Wales) collection, subsequently curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD, and now offered on the market.

For additional collector context, the Prince of Wales feathers motif appears across historic material culture and is represented in major institutional collections, including a lead-alloy badge in the British Museum collection.

Who Collects Pieces Like This (USA Buyer Focus) 🇺🇸✨

This kind of object is strongly cross-collectible and typically attracts buyers who focus on royal and heraldic symbolism, as well as those building high-end heritage interiors. It also appeals to museum-minded collectors who prefer motifs documented and collected by major institutions—particularly relevant here given the British Museum’s holdings of related Prince of Wales feathers material.

Why You’ll Love It ✅💚

✅ A genuine Victorian royal-interest emblem with instant British presence
✅ Cast lead construction with authentic patina and architectural character
✅ Features the iconic Prince of Wales’s Feathers badge (heraldic royal device)
✅ Perfect for high-end interiors: library, study, office, club room, or cabinet display
✅ Provenance from a private Cardiff collection, curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

Condition 🧾

Offered in fine aged condition consistent with a Victorian cast lead piece, showing expected surface wear, patina, and minor marks commensurate with age and historical use. Please review photographs closely as they form part of the description.