Hi all, I have come across a shield,depictingthat of Henry11 of France. The markings on the shield identifies the scene as the french siege of Boulogne-sur-Merin 1545. If any one has more information about the shield, please notify me as I would like to know if it's a knock-off (fake) or is really a work of art.
I do have pictures of my shield,but am unable to post them.l from my mobile.

Hi Jasmin. Is this the shield you're referring to?

http://www.metmuseum.org/collection/the-colle...rch/23948g

I was researching electroforming a few years ago, and ran across replicas of the Henry II shield that might have been done in the 19th century, presumably in a form moulded from the original (but I can't be sure on that). A typical electroform will be a core of copper as it deposits cleanly, with an electroplated coating of something like nickel for the surface colour. Apparently electroforming things like shields as wall display pieces was a "thing" at one time.

Good Morning All.

A while back I posted a query with regards to the shield of King Henry the 2nd of France.

I did receive feedback, even though I had no pics.

Please could someone assist me in giving me a ball park figure as to an estimate of said shield in order for me to determine whether or not I can insure the shield.

I do live in South Africa and unfortunately no-one is able to assist me in my Country.

I had the someone look at the materials that were used to manufacture the shield and was informed that it is made of:

* Copper
* Alloy
* Steele

Attached are a few pics, hoping to hear from you soon.

Thanking You and Kind Regards.

Jasmin Slade

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Shield of King Henry11 of France

That looks like a late 19th century "Trophy Shield" made in a neo-Renaissance style. They aren't real shields - they were meant as decoration to be hung on a wall.
https://sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/33792/19th-century-trophy-shield

Peter is right; they seem to be made by electroforming (the copper is a good clue). Ornaments like this tend to go for a couple of thousand pounds at auction.