A shield divided by a sable fess with a smaller shield at the center. Three pigs surround this; two above, one below. As for the smaller shield, upon a sable chief are featured three scallop shells. Beneath, against an argent field, is a lion rampant. At the helm of the larger shield, atop a torse, is a fourth pig.
Subject (Name):
Midford, G.
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Armorial bookplates,, Lions, Physicians, Shells, Shield, and Shields
In the center of this plate is an oval frame upon a mantle. Its border consists of a twisted braid, in addition to a beaded edge. Boughs of flowers and grasses surround this. In the center of the oval is a second oval with an azure field and a shield within. The shield has been divided into quarters—the first and fourth quarter feature an azure field divided by a wavy or fess and surrounded by three or mascles; two above, one below. The second and third quarters feature a sable chief with three scallop shells; beneath this, against an argent field, is a lion rampant. At the helm, draped in flowery vines, is a spear; above, on a torse, is a garbe of wheat. Beneath, upon a long banner, is the motto Macula Sine Maculâ.
Subject (Name):
Mitchell, James
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates,, Lions, Nature, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
A shield, edged with leafing, and divided into quarters—the first and fourth feature, against a gules field, a lion rampant regardant; the second and third, against an azure field, contain three heads of boar; two above, one below. At the crest, atop a torse, is a third lion rampant regardant. The shield is surrounded by flora; additionally, there is a caduceus to the upper left, a globe to the lower right, and several books along the bottom of the image.
A coat of arms featuring three dark inescutcheons. At the helm is a rounded helmet; at the crest is a dove. Mantling, flowers and leaves surround the shield; below is the motto Serva Jugum.
Subject (Name):
Hayes, Joannes McNamara
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates,, Birds, Physicians, Shells, Shields, and Surgeons
A coat of arms containing eight birds and a fleur-de-lis. At the helm, surrounded by mantling, is a knight's helmet. At the crest is a scallop shell. To the left is a crest containing a scepter, a fish, and an open book. To the right is a crest including a caduceus and a flower. In the bottom portion are two more coats of arms; to the left contains four lions and several ermine spots; to the right contains roses, a fleur-de-lis, and a lion. Atop the entire design is the motto Sic Itur in Altum.
Subject (Name):
Cowan, John
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates,, Caduceus, Helmet, Physicians, Shells, and Shield
A coat of arms divided by a chevron with three unicorn heads upon it. Above this are two muzzled bear heads; below, just one. At the helm is the head and upper torso of a knight in armor, surrounded by mantling. At the crest, upon a torse, is an eagle.
A shield with an argent field, featuring an azure bend cotised with three griffin heads upon it. At the helm, atop a torse, is a demi griffin rampant. Beneath the shield, upon a banner, is the motto Spero Meliora.
Subject (Name):
Lowe, John
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates,, Dragon, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
A coat of arms with an engrailed-edged bordure featuring thirteen ermine spots. Within this, against an azure border, is a cinquefoil. The cinquefoil features an additional ermine spot in each of its inner circles, six in total. Surrounding this are three coiled snakes; two above, one below. At the helm is a knight's helmet. Both the helmet and the shield are backed by elaborate leafing. At the crest, above a torse, is an or-styled crescent, with a coiled snake and plumage above it. Below is the motto arte non vi.
Subject (Name):
Jordan, Joseph
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates,, Crown, Helmet, Shield, Shields, and Snake
A shield, party per fess; on the left, against an argent field, are three greyhounds beneath a martlet. To the right, against a sable field, are three crescents; two above, one below. At the crest, atop a torse, is a grouse. Beneath the shield, upon a long, flowing banner, is the motto Dum Spiro Spero.
Subject (Name):
Moore, Joseph,
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates,, Birds, Dogs, Physicians, and Shields
A shield divided into four quarters, namely with an azure field (save for the third quarter, with an or field). In both the first and fourth quarters is the head of a stag. The second quarter features a triskelion of legs wearing boots with spurs. The third quarter displays a flaming mountain. At the helm, atop a torse, is the sun. Above, upon a banner, is the motto Luceo non Uro. Additional notes: Mackenzie was a throat specialist who went to Germany to operate on the Crown Prince who died after the operation.
Subject (Name):
MacKenzie, Morell, Sir, 1837-1892
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates,, Physicians, Shield, Shields, stag, Sun, and Surgeons
