Also, something I didn't expect to see in the Italian Cast Court is a copy of Cardinal Wolsey's arms from Hampton Court. These were made in terracotta in Florence, possibly by a Lorenzo Giuntini in 1525 and installed by the Cardinal at his home in the Clock Court. They were covered over - but never removed - by Henry VIII after his requisition of the palace, and subsequently found during a 19th century restoration.
For more on the re-discovery, need to download the Gentleman's Magazine vol 24 from 1830-something.
Henry's arms are the ones presumably still there... I'm ashamed to say I can't remember! Need to look under the astronomical clock next time I'm there.
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