A shield edged in leafing and engulfed with additional flora, with a vert bordure engrailed with three pelicans, two above one below, against an argent field. At the helm, upon a torse, is an anchor. Further above, upon a long flowing banner is the motto Felicior quo Certior.
Subject (Name):
Ormston, William
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Birds, Nature, Physicians, and Shields
A pile of books forming a frame around a scroll featuring a shield party per fess with an or field and a lion rampant counter charged. At the helm, upon a torse is a demi lion rampant. The shield is surrounded by a long, leafy vine. Below, on the bottom curl, is the motto Veritas Vincet. Further above the frame of books is a violin, a recorder, a fife, and some sheet music. Enclosed card reads: This is the plate of FRANCIS ORPEN, A. B. reworked. Note the musical instruments above books.
Subject (Name):
Orpen, Francis H. S.
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Books, Lion, Lions, Physicians, and Shields
A shield, edged with leafing, with an or field divided by a gules couple close chevron with two buckles and a crescent above; a hunting horn below. At the helm, atop a torse, is a cockatrice. Further above, upon a flowing banner trimmed with flora is the motto Deus Refugium Nostrum. The shield appears to be a part of a arched structure, with flowers and trees flanking it and water pouring from below. In the distance can be seen a castle.
Subject (Name):
Orme
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Bridge, Buildings, Crescent, Dragon, Horn, Physicians, River, Shields, and Wings
A shield at center, upon a flat, wide monument. Against an argent field stands a tall, leafy tree with a smaller shield at its center. This shield, against an azure field, presents a rampant lion with three stars surrounding him; two above, one below. At the helm of the larger shield is a knight's helmet, backed by long and wavy leafing. At the crest, atop a torse, is an armored right-handed arm grasping a laurel wreath. Between the shield and the monument is a drapery with an or field, and a small caduceus within a triangle. A motto in the border of the drapery reads ΑΝΕΧΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΑΠΕΧΟΥ. The center design is flanked by two men—the one on the left dressed in long flowing robes; the one on the right also in robes, with a long fur-trimmed mantling and a chapeau on his head. Beneath the entire image is a larger, wider banner with the title text upon it.
A shield with a leafed tree at the center, with a smaller shield upon it—this shield features, upon an azure field, a rampant lion surrounded by three stars; two above, one below. Additionally, to the left of the tree is a small crescent. At the helm is a knight's helmet, backed by elaborate leafing. At the crest, atop a torse, is an armored right-handed arm grasping a laurel wreath. Below the shield is a long, narrow banner with the motto Bear and Forbear upon it. Further still is a larger, wider banner with the title text upon it. An enclosed note identifies William Oliver (1698-1764), Secretary of the Royal Society and inventor of the 'Bath Oliver' biscuit.
Subject (Name):
Oliver, William, 1695-1764
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Hand, Helmet, Lion, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Star
A shield, party per fess and quartered—the first and fourth contain a sable chief with three rampant lions over an ermine fretty; the second and third feature a dove upon a gules field. To the right, the first and fourth contain an or chief with three roses over an azure field quartered by an or cross with a rampant lion in each divide. The second and third contain a gules field divided by an or fess with three crescents surrounding; two above, one below. A billet with an ermine fretty is in the upper left-hand corner. The shield itself is edged with leafing, and further surrounded by additional flora. At the helm, atop a torse, is a demi lion gorged with nine ermine spots upon him.
Subject (Name):
Oliver, Vere Langford
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Crescent, Duck, Flower, Lions, Physicians, and Shields
A shield with a gules field, upon which three larger crescents surround a smaller crescent at center. At the helm is a knight's helmet; at the crest, upon a torse, is a demi unicorn. The shield is edged with leafing, and additional flora. Above the image, upon a long, flowing banner is the motto A Tout Pouvoir.
Subject (Name):
Oliphant, James, 1734-1818
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Crescent, Helmet, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Unicorn
A shield party per pale; and argent field divided by a gules bend with three formee fitchee-styled crosses. To the right, an azure field divided by an or chevron surrounded by three owls overt guardant, two above, one below. A gules billet with three lions passant appears over the first owl. Surrounding the shield is a closed belt upon which is the motto In Cruce Vincam. At the helm, within a crown, is a demi dragon rising.
A shield with an argent field divided by two barrulets sargent with three sargent hearts. At the helm, atop a torse, is a snake with a leafed branch within its mouth. The shield is edged with leafing and flanked by additional flora.
Subject (Name):
Okes, T.
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates,, Heart, Nature, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Snake
A shield with an azure field and a large garbe of wheat at center. At the crest, atop a torse, is a dog passant. Surrounding the shield are two long flowery stems; at the base of the shield, atop both the stems, is a long, striped banner.
Subject (Name):
Grosvenor, John
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Dogs, Nature, Shield, Shields, and Surgeons
