A bend, speckled in design and featuring seven ermine spots, is at the foreground of several counter-changed bars. At the top of the shield is a chief featuring the head and neck of a dragon flanked by a pair of annulets. At the crest, atop a torse, are the entwined heads and necks of two dragons. Below is the motto Labore et Perseverantia. Additionally, a note with the bookplate states that Laing was Physician to George IV.
Subject (Name):
Knighton, William
Subject (Topic):
Armorial bookplates, Dragon, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
A shield, upon which an argent fess with three sable roundels divides a gules field. Three demi antelope surround the fess; two above, one below. At the helm, atop a torse, is a fourth demi antelope.
A coat of arms with three large decorated circles and several ermine spots in the background. At the helm is the head and torso of a wolf-like creature that has been pierced by an arrow. Below the crest is the motto Nec Temere Nec Timere.
Subject (Name):
Cartwright, William
Subject (Topic):
Amorial, Armorial bookplates, Dragon, Shield, Shields, and Surgeons
A coat of arms, initially divided into two halves. The left half features a gules saltire in between a nettle leaf. To the right, the half is divided by an azure bend with an engrailed edge with a sun and an eagle upon it. This is at the forefront of an or-styled background, with crosslet-styled cross in the upper right-hand corner. The shield is bordered by leafing and grasses. At the helm, atop a torse, is a boar standant with a nettle plant to its rear. Below is the motto Providentia Divina.
Subject (Name):
Keating, William C.
Subject (Topic):
Apothecaries, Armorial bookplates, Birds, Cross, Dragon, Shield, and Sun
A coat of arms divided into portions, with three scallop shells within. At the helm is a knight's helmet surrounded by mantling, flowers, and leaves. Further above is the head of an unknown animal.
Subject (Name):
Browne, William
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Dragon, Heraldic bookplates, Physicians, Shells, Shield, and Surgeons
A shield upon which has been divided into six portions—the first, third, and fifth in an ermine fretty; the second, fourth, and sixth in gules. At the center is a lion rampant regardant. At the helm is a knight's helmet backed by elaborate mantling; at the crest, atop a torse, is the head and neck of a lion.
Subject (Name):
Morson, Walter S.
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Dragon, Helmet, Lions, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
A coat of arms, divided into three portions. In the upper divide are two flowers; at center, a snake fashioned into a loose knot; below, a single flower. At the crest is the head of a dragon, beneath which are three stars. Below the coat of arms is the motto Cœlum non Animum.
Subject (Name):
Colledge, Thomas R.
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Dragon, Flower, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Snake
A shield with an azure field and divided by an or chevron with five ermine spots upon it. Above the chevron is a crescent. At the helm is a knight's helmet; at the crest, atop a torse, is the head and neck of a griffin. The helmet, as well as the shield, are flanked by elaborate leafing. At the base of the shield, behind a face etched within, is a banner with the motto Foresight Is All.
Subject (Name):
Lidderdale, Thomas
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates., Dragon, Helmet, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
A coat of arms, with a chevron featuring three roses against a varied background. The shield is edged with leafing. At the crest, atop a torse, is a griffin with fretted wings and holding a rose within its mouth. It appears to be bound to the torse.
A coat of arms divided by a chevron featuring five ermine spots. Above are the two heads of a dog; below, just one. At the helm, atop a torse and wearing a lead, is a fourth dog. Two leafy boughs flank the shield. Above the image is the motto Arte Non Vi.
Subject (Name):
Hull, Thomas
Subject (Topic):
Armorial bookplates, Dragon, Horse, Physicians, and Shields
A coat of arms divided into two by a spotted chevron. In the upper portion are two lamb heads; below, just one lamb head. At the helm, atop a torse, is a unicorn's head. Below the shield is the motto Intellectu et Innocentia.
Subject (Name):
Headlam, Thomas E.
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Dragon, Shield, and Shields
A coat of arms, divided into four quadrants. Two of these quadrants are alike in design, each featuring two lions and six small birds. At the upper right is a quadrant with three engrailed-edged piles. The lower left quadrant contains a engrailed-edged cross. Found in the center is a smaller shield with pomegranate with a crown over it. At the helm, protruding from a large crown, is a knight's helmet surrounded by mantling. At the crest, atop a torse, is a right-handed fist, emerging from a heart and grasping a sword. The shield is flanked by two lion-esque creatures. Above the image is the motto True To The End. Below the shield, surrounded by decoration, is Fides Probata Coronat.
(It should be noted that Hume is not a surgeon. While an exile, Hume adopted the name of a surgeon, Dr. Wallace.)
Subject (Name):
Earl, Patrick Hume
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Birds, Dragon, Helmet, Shield, Shields, and Sword
A scene in which is depicted upon an ornament-like object—hung from a vine of leaves and berries. At the center, flanked on the left by a horse, and a sea horse to the right, is a coat of arms. Dividing the field is an engrailed-edged bend with a humettee in the center. Above this is a smaller shield featuring a small left-handed palm. Surrounding the field is a wide border featuring seven stars. At the helm is a knight's helmet; at the crest, above a torse, is a right-handed fist grasping a caduceus. Below the shield is the motto Non Sine Deo.
Subject (Name):
Eliot, John
Subject (Topic):
Dragon, Dragons, Helmet, Lions, Shield, and Shields
A shield, party per pale—azure chief with three fleurs-de-lis; atop the middle fleur-de-lis is a small argent shield with a left-handed palm at center. Beneath, a greyhound statant against an argent field. To the right, a gules chief with two stars; beneath, an argent field. At the crest, atop a torse, is a demi greyhound gorged. Beneath the shield, upon a long, flowing banner, is the motto Mutas Inglorius Artes.
Subject (Name):
Halford, Sir Henry, 1766-1844
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Dragon, Duck, Fleur-de-lis, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Star
Within a circle, bordered by oak leaves and by a wide frame with the motto Nec Aspera Terrent upon it—a shield at center, with an azure chief featuring a rose and two fleurs-de-lis flanking it. To the left, upon an argent billet, is a caduceus. Beneath, at center, is a smaller argent shield with a left-handed palm upon it. Against an argent field stands a large, dark-colored dog. At the helm of the circle is a knight's helmet gardant. At the crest; to the left, upon a torse, is a caduceus with a crown aloft—to the right, upon a torse, is a demi dark-colored dog gorged. Two large ostriches, also gorged, stand vigilant against the center design. Further below, hanging from the center design, is a large medal. Beneath the entire image, upon a long, flowing banner, is the motto Mutas Inglorius Artes.
Subject (Name):
Halford, Sir Henry, 1766-1844
Subject (Topic):
Birds, Caduceus, Dragon, Helmet, Horse, and Physicians
A shield divided into quarters—the first and fourth feature, against a gules field, three fleurs-de-lis. The second and third have just an or field with no charges represented. At the center is a star. At the helm is a knight's helmet; at the crest, atop a torse is a demi pegasus rampant. The shield is backed by decorative leafing and scaling, in addition to grasses and flowers as it is displayed upon a mantelpiece. Beneath this is a banner with the motto Fidem Sevabo Genusque.
