Mission impossible - Coat of Arms restoration

[karenb]

This is probably an impossible task but I thought I'd post this anyways in case someone feels like an immense challenge

This is a photo of an original painted family coat of Arms dating from the 1700s.  My distant relative has the original and took it to a restorer but they didn't dare touch it and said it would be damaged if they attempted.  Apparently it is only a very thin paper stuck onto a piece of wood.

Anyways, I took at go at this, but it is far beyond my capabilities, and I gave up

Attached is a small copy of the original.  If anyone wants to give it a go I also have a much larger copy.  I certainly understand if it's beyond hope

I'm also attaching portions of another coat of arms that you can see what the hind and other parts sort of look like.

Thanks Karen

[trellisick]

hiya karen,
     this is certainly a huge challenge and unfortunatly i have not got the time to work on it but here is a starter to get things rolling, kali. all the best.

[Woodentop50]

Hello Karen,

This site may be able to help you , it is the College of Arms in London.

http://www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/

                                                      Jim

[jim1]

Best I can do this time of night  

[jim1]

It's a one eared Unicorn Blimey.
Hope it looks like one.

[0rinoco]

Here's my effort. Got carried away! Past my bedtime. 

[mudge]

Hi Karen
Here's a feable attempt from me
Mudge

[billkent]

Here's my attempt............Anyone recommend a good optician?

Bill.

[Emjaybee]

mjb