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Sir Edward Massey in Oak Portrait
Antique English Civil War Gothic Revival Portrait Plaque – Colonel Sir Edward Massey in Oak & Fruitwood
Overview
A handsome carved oak and fruitwood wall plaque depicting Colonel Sir Edward Massey, Governor of Gloucester (1642) and later Governor of Sudeley Castle (1644) during the English Civil War.
Carved in the 19th century in a Gothic Revival style from earlier oak boards (very likely 18th century or earlier), it combines genuine age with a named historical figure, giving the piece strong period character and presence.
Design
The centre shows a bold high-relief profile of Massey with flowing hair, curled moustache and breastplate of armour, carved in warm-toned fruitwood that contrasts effectively with the darker, figured oak frame.
An architectural surround suggests castle masonry: a foliated arch, geometric side uprights, crenellated top edge and a lower arcade of small openings. The outer border carries the inscription:
“COLONEL EDWARD MASSEY – GOVERNOUR OF THE CITY OF GLOUCESTER 1642”
Across the top, in gilt lettering:
“GOVERNOR OF SUDELEY CASTLE 1644”
Below the bust hangs a heraldic shield with chevrons and roundels, with vigorous green-man / lion-mask carvings at the lower corners – classic Gothic Revival details.
Historical Note
Edward Massey (c.1619–1674) was a key Civil War commander, renowned for his defence of Gloucester in 1643 and later service as Governor of Sudeley Castle. Wounded at Worcester and imprisoned in the Tower, he eventually returned to the Royalist side. After the Restoration he was knighted and sat as MP for Gloucester.
This plaque commemorates his role and will appeal to collectors of English Civil War history, military portraiture and heraldic carving.
Style & Collecting Context
The carver is unknown, but the work clearly belongs to the 19th-century Gothic Revival tradition associated with architects such as Sir George Gilbert Scott: romantic historical heads framed by architectural niches, with heraldry and inscriptions evoking the “Age of Oak”.
Its mixture of old timber, Gothic ornament and a named sitter reflects the taste promoted by connoisseurs like Percy Macquoid and Victor Chinnery and remains attractive today to collectors and decorators seeking authentic “country-house” atmosphere.
Key Features
Genuine age: earlier oak boards with old tool marks and deep colour.
Named Civil War figure with a well-documented story.
Strong decorative scale: almost 70 cm high and around 6 kg.
Packed with detail: contrasting woods, heraldic shield, masks, gilt lettering.
Perfect over a fireplace, staircase, hall, library or study.
Provenance
From an overseas private collection and a notable Channel Islands auction house later in the collection of Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD. Offered as an antique decorative carved plaque of Colonel Sir Edward Massey. Buyers should study the photographs and rely on their own judgement.
Professionally packed, fully insured worldwide shipping available. We offer our clients 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our fine art, antiques & collectibles!
We ship worldwide with expert bespoke professional wrapping & packing and offer attractive international shipping rates with insurance – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
We Offer Free delivery to most areas of the U.K mainland except for Scottish Highland & Islands – Please send us your post code for a quote thankyou.
Registered Office Address
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
Company Number 15666518
GB VAT registration number 466128775
Making Payment
Goods can be bought by either International bank wire transfer or domestic BACS payment we can email you an invoice together with our banking instructions. Cash upon collection is also accepted. Shipping is with insurance cover. Import duty and taxes payable by the buyer please enquire if you need any assistance. Delivery time is usually within 2 weeks for International and 1 week for domestic shipping approximate. It can be faster depending upon the size and weight of the item(s) that you ordering from us. You are also welcome to arrange for your own courier to collect as long as we have received full cleared bank transfer payment.
SellerCheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
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Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
Private dealer, by appointment only.
71-75 Shelton Street,
Covent Garden,
London, England
WC2H 9JQ.
Tel : 07494 763382
Non UK callers : +44 7494 763382
Get directions to Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
Overview
A handsome carved oak and fruitwood wall plaque depicting Colonel Sir Edward Massey, Governor of Gloucester (1642) and later Governor of Sudeley Castle (1644) during the English Civil War.
Carved in the 19th century in a Gothic Revival style from earlier oak boards (very likely 18th century or earlier), it combines genuine age with a named historical figure, giving the piece strong period character and presence.
Design
The centre shows a bold high-relief profile of Massey with flowing hair, curled moustache and breastplate of armour, carved in warm-toned fruitwood that contrasts effectively with the darker, figured oak frame.
An architectural surround suggests castle masonry: a foliated arch, geometric side uprights, crenellated top edge and a lower arcade of small openings. The outer border carries the inscription:
“COLONEL EDWARD MASSEY – GOVERNOUR OF THE CITY OF GLOUCESTER 1642”
Across the top, in gilt lettering:
“GOVERNOR OF SUDELEY CASTLE 1644”
Below the bust hangs a heraldic shield with chevrons and roundels, with vigorous green-man / lion-mask carvings at the lower corners – classic Gothic Revival details.
Historical Note
Edward Massey (c.1619–1674) was a key Civil War commander, renowned for his defence of Gloucester in 1643 and later service as Governor of Sudeley Castle. Wounded at Worcester and imprisoned in the Tower, he eventually returned to the Royalist side. After the Restoration he was knighted and sat as MP for Gloucester.
This plaque commemorates his role and will appeal to collectors of English Civil War history, military portraiture and heraldic carving.
Style & Collecting Context
The carver is unknown, but the work clearly belongs to the 19th-century Gothic Revival tradition associated with architects such as Sir George Gilbert Scott: romantic historical heads framed by architectural niches, with heraldry and inscriptions evoking the “Age of Oak”.
Its mixture of old timber, Gothic ornament and a named sitter reflects the taste promoted by connoisseurs like Percy Macquoid and Victor Chinnery and remains attractive today to collectors and decorators seeking authentic “country-house” atmosphere.
Key Features
Genuine age: earlier oak boards with old tool marks and deep colour.
Named Civil War figure with a well-documented story.
Strong decorative scale: almost 70 cm high and around 6 kg.
Packed with detail: contrasting woods, heraldic shield, masks, gilt lettering.
Perfect over a fireplace, staircase, hall, library or study.
Provenance
From an overseas private collection and a notable Channel Islands auction house later in the collection of Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD. Offered as an antique decorative carved plaque of Colonel Sir Edward Massey. Buyers should study the photographs and rely on their own judgement.
Professionally packed, fully insured worldwide shipping available. We offer our clients 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our fine art, antiques & collectibles!
We ship worldwide with expert bespoke professional wrapping & packing and offer attractive international shipping rates with insurance – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
We Offer Free delivery to most areas of the U.K mainland except for Scottish Highland & Islands – Please send us your post code for a quote thankyou.
Registered Office Address
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
Company Number 15666518
GB VAT registration number 466128775
Making Payment
Goods can be bought by either International bank wire transfer or domestic BACS payment we can email you an invoice together with our banking instructions. Cash upon collection is also accepted. Shipping is with insurance cover. Import duty and taxes payable by the buyer please enquire if you need any assistance. Delivery time is usually within 2 weeks for International and 1 week for domestic shipping approximate. It can be faster depending upon the size and weight of the item(s) that you ordering from us. You are also welcome to arrange for your own courier to collect as long as we have received full cleared bank transfer payment.
Price
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Conversion rates as of 3/DEC/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
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DimensionsDimensions
Height: 68.3 cm
Width: 52 cm
Depth: 4.5 cm
Weight: just under 6 kg
Category Architectural Antiques - Salvage - Reclamation
Date Carved Late 19th century, wood is 18th century or
Late 19th Century Antiques Material Oak
Origin English
Condition Condition
An antique decorative panel with honest age and wear, in good, sound condition. Scuffs, grazes, scratches, small chips and minor losses to some carved high points are visible, in line with long use and display. Age-related splits and slight separations in the oak appear stable and add to the character.
The colour shows attractive variation, with older stains, darker areas and a rich patina. The reverse bears evidence of old repairs and later screws. A hanging wire is fitted due to the weight, the purchaser should check and, if needed, upgrade wire and wall fixings.
Item code as1013a1289
Status For Sale
£4950.00 
$6598.85
€5659.83
$6598.85
€5659.83
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Conversion rates as of 3/DEC/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
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Shipping information
We offer Free Delivery to Mainland England, Wales mainland & Scottish lowlands mainland areas only!
For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
Scottish Highlands & all islands also for International buyers please get in touch for an international shipping quote thankyou. Our preferred Payment is by by BACS Bank Transfer, we can also accept stripe, amazon pay, google pay & paypal.
Confirmation of delivery is provided by email or text message, which includes a courier tracking number and date of posting or collection. Shipping costs are charged based upon the type of shipping service used, either express, standard or economy services and size and weight of item.
Delivery by parcel courier within the UK Mainland will be used for all smalls, paintings & all furniture items allow between 2 to 5 working days delivery time. Online tracking can be provided. International delivery airfreight is available estimated delivery times between 5 to 14 working days approximate upon request by providing your full name and address together with a postal area or zip code and a contact phone number.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs clearance and any other charges which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
Scottish Highlands & all islands also for International buyers please get in touch for an international shipping quote thankyou. Our preferred Payment is by by BACS Bank Transfer, we can also accept stripe, amazon pay, google pay & paypal.
Confirmation of delivery is provided by email or text message, which includes a courier tracking number and date of posting or collection. Shipping costs are charged based upon the type of shipping service used, either express, standard or economy services and size and weight of item.
Delivery by parcel courier within the UK Mainland will be used for all smalls, paintings & all furniture items allow between 2 to 5 working days delivery time. Online tracking can be provided. International delivery airfreight is available estimated delivery times between 5 to 14 working days approximate upon request by providing your full name and address together with a postal area or zip code and a contact phone number.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs clearance and any other charges which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
Terms and conditions
For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
For both domestic & International buyers please get in touch for a shipping quote thankyou. Our payment method is by BACS Bank Transfer for UK domestic clients and for International clients payment is preferred by international bank wire transfer. We no longer accept any Online Card or in person card payments due to payment providers charging us and not returning the processing transaction fee even if an order is fraudulent, cancelled or returned. All Item(s) will need to be settled by bank transfer only. We will email you a proforma invoice with our bank details.
For International buyers Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed.
If payment is not received within this time. Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD reserves the right to consider selling the item (s) to another customer at its discretion.
Deposit payments are accepted, however shipping will not take place until the balance has been paid in full and to advise deposit payments are non refundable.
Upgrades & Exchanges are also offered please ask.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt. The buyer is solely responsible for paying the entire costs of the outbound & return shipping costs also any import costs & duty taxes due. Return authorisation should be requested by sending an email before posting. Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return partial refund payment using the same payment method less our shipping costs. For any Refunds given the refund amount will have our cost of the outbound shipping costs deducted.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
For both domestic & International buyers please get in touch for a shipping quote thankyou. Our payment method is by BACS Bank Transfer for UK domestic clients and for International clients payment is preferred by international bank wire transfer. We no longer accept any Online Card or in person card payments due to payment providers charging us and not returning the processing transaction fee even if an order is fraudulent, cancelled or returned. All Item(s) will need to be settled by bank transfer only. We will email you a proforma invoice with our bank details.
For International buyers Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed.
If payment is not received within this time. Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD reserves the right to consider selling the item (s) to another customer at its discretion.
Deposit payments are accepted, however shipping will not take place until the balance has been paid in full and to advise deposit payments are non refundable.
Upgrades & Exchanges are also offered please ask.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt. The buyer is solely responsible for paying the entire costs of the outbound & return shipping costs also any import costs & duty taxes due. Return authorisation should be requested by sending an email before posting. Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return partial refund payment using the same payment method less our shipping costs. For any Refunds given the refund amount will have our cost of the outbound shipping costs deducted.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
View all stock from
Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
Private dealer, by appointment only.71-75 Shelton Street,
Covent Garden,
London, England
WC2H 9JQ.
Tel : 07494 763382
Non UK callers : +44 7494 763382
Get directions to Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
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