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.
A coat of arms divided into quadrants. Two of the quadrants contain two lions that are surrounded by a border featuring twelve scallop shells; the other two quadrants are of a checkerboard-style design. At the crest are two images—to the left, a dragon with a lance through the neck; to the right, a fist grasping an undetermined item. Below is the motto Sola Salus Servire Deo.
A shield with a sanguine field and an embattled fess with three roundels upon it. Surrounding this are three goats; two above, one below. At the top of the field is a small crescent. At the helm is a knight's helmet backed by elaborate leafing of varying shades. At the crest, atop a torse, is a cockatrice. Beneath the shield, upon a long banner, is the motto Per Ardua Stabiles.
A shield with an argent field, upon which is a sable chevron with three wolf heads surrounding it; two above, and one below. At the crest, atop a torse, is a dog saliant. The shield itself is edged with small, leaf-like objects; beneath are two grassy boughs bound together.
Subject (Name):
Lovell, Robert
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Armorial bookplates,, Dragon, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
A shield that has been divided into quarters, with two crests. The first and fourth quarters each feature a sable field with an argent pile reversed. Three tiger faces can be seen—two lighter faces on top; one darker face below. In the second and third quarters, against an or field, are two sable bends with a dog saliant in between. At the helm, surrounded by leafing of different shades, is a knight's helmet; at the crest, atop a torse, is a cockatrice. Beneath the shield is the motto Jamais Abattu.
A shield that has been divided into quarters, with two crests. The first and fourth quarters each feature a sable field with an argent pile reversed. Three tiger faces can be seen—two lighter faces on top; one darker face below. In the second and third quarters, against an or field, are two sable bends with a dog saliant in between. At the helm, surrounded by leafing of different shades, is a knight's helmet; at the crest, atop a torse, is a cockatrice. Beneath the shield is the motto Jamais Abattu.
A shield that has been divided into quarters—the first and fourth quarters each contain three fleurs-de-lis against a gules field; the second and third feature an or field. There is a small star in the center. At the helm is a knight's helmet which is flanked by leafing, of which continues downward, and combines with leaves and berries to surround the shield. At the crest, atop a torse, is a demi pegasus rampant, also quartered. At the base of the shield is the head and wings of a cherub.
A coat of arms divided, initially, into two vertical halves. To the left, under a dark chief, is a chevron with two roundels and a crescent above and one roundel below. On the right-hand side of the field is a bend featuring a lion flanked by two acorns. At the crest, upon a torse, is the head and wings of a griffin. Below is the motto Dum Spiro Spero.
Subject (Name):
Hobson, Richard, 1831-1914
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates,, Dragon, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Wings
A coat of arms divided by couple-close-style chevron, each displaying six ermine spots. In the upper portion of the divide are two dog heads, each with a sort of collar around their necks. Below only one of the same is featured. At the crest, above a torse, there is seen the head and neck of a griffin. A snake is shown wrapped around the griffin's neck, but it ultimately ends up in the mouth of the creature. Beneath the shield is the motto Nil Desperandum.
Subject (Name):
Watts, R.
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Dragon, Physicians, and Snake
A coat of arms divided into three vertical portions (two lined, one speckled), with a lion at the center. At the helm, above a torse and flanked by a pair of wings, is the head of a griffin. Below is the motto Vigueur L'Amour de la Croix.
Subject (Name):
Dartnell, R.
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Dragon, Lion, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Wings
A coat of arms featuring three horses. The head and front half of a fourth horse, rearing up from a torse, is at the helm. Below the shield is the motto Presto ma Prude.
Subject (Name):
Versturme, L.
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Dragon, Horse, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
The head and upper torso of a lion above a torse. Vines and branches of flora surround the image and the title text. Above the image is the motto Constans.
A coat of arms divided into two vertical halves—the left half with thin, diagonal lines and the right half with thin, vertical lines. At the center, in the forefront, is a lion. Above on the chief, which is speckled in design, are two crescents flanking a long, twisted snake. At the helm is a knight's helmet, surrounded by elaborate mantling. At the crest is a tiger. Below, backed by oak boughs, is the motto Perseverance.
Subject (Name):
Hume, Joseph, 1777-1855
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Dragon, Helmet, Physicians, Shells, and Shields
A demi-rampant lion protruding from a torse, with a sword in his right paw and a small crown atop his head. Beneath are the initials of the plate's owner, against a field Azure and a decorative boarder surrounding it. Above the lion is the motto Pro Rege in Tyrannos.
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 divided into four quadrants. The first division features three hunting horns; the second and fourth each are parsed into two vertical halves with a lion on one side, and the heads and torsos of three horses. The third divide consists of three dogs. The shield is surrounded by a large mantling; at the helm, atop a torse, is the head and neck of a fourth dog.
A shield, party per pale, the a gules chief with three annulets above an argent field divided by a chevron sable fretty argent with three demi lions rampant; two above, one below. To the right, upon a gules field, divided by a wavy argent fess, three fleurs-de-lis surround; two above, one below. At the helm, atop a torse, is an embattlement with a right-handed fist grasping a sword. Leafing, and other flora surround the shield. Below, upon a long, flowing banner, is the motto Venienti Occurrite.
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 coat of arms divided vertically into two. The left side is further divided by a chevron with engrailed edges. In the upper half are two garbes of wheat; below, just one. The right-hand side of the field consists of a large lion. The entire shield is surrounded by elaborate mantling and flowers.
Subject (Name):
Field, John
Subject (Topic):
Apothecaries, Armorial bookplates, Dragon, Nature, Nautilus, and Shield
Upon a mantelpiece is seen a coat of arms with three boar heads upon it. Surrounding the shield are flowers and leaves. Further above the top of the mantle is a lion; from behind is a slight view of a caduceus. At the base of the mantle is a banner with the motto Miseris Succurrere disco.
A coat of arms divided into two vertical halves. To the left is a lion surrounded by eight crosslet-styled crosses. To the right, at center, is a chevron. Above are two doves; below, just one. At the helm of the shield is the head, upper neck, and wings of a dragon upon a torse.
Subject (Name):
Dalton, John
Subject (Topic):
Armorial bookplates, Birds, Dragon, Lion, Shield, Shields, and Wings
A coat of arms divided by a chevron. Above are two eagle heads; below, just one. At the helm, upon a torse, is a fourth eagle head. Below is the motto Veritas Semper Prævalebit.
Subject (Name):
Elliotson, John, 1791-1868
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Dragon, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
A shield, divided into quarters—the first and fourth with an azure field; the second and third with a gules field. Each quarter features an or trefoil, and at the center an or flory-styled cross. Surrounding the shield is fancy leafing, flowers, and grasses. At the hel, protruding from a crown and flanked by plumage is a demi griffin.
Subject (Name):
Manning, Joannas
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Cross, Crown, Dragon, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
A shield dividing an ermine fretty with a gules fess surrounded by three demi griffins—two above, one below. At the helm, backed by elaborate leafing, is a knight's helmet; at the crest, atop a torse, is a fourth demi griffin.
Subject (Name):
Miller, James
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Dragon, Helmet, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
A coat of arms divided into two main portions, with each half designed individually. The crest is surrounded by elaborate mantling, flowers, and leaves, with a dog at the helm, and a dragon to the lower right. Within the lower portion of the crest is the motto Cave Malo.
Subject (Name):
Cave, James
Subject (Topic):
Amorial, Armorial bookplates, Dogs, Dragon, Shield, Shields, and Surgeons
A coat of arms divided into three portions by a large Y-shaped band. In the two lower portions are the gates and turrets of a castle. Above the crest the head and torso of a unicorn.
Subject (Name):
Castell, J.
Subject (Topic):
Amorial, Armorial bookplates, Dragon, Shields, and Surgeons
A coat of arms featuring a chevron with five drops upon it. Above the chevron are two pheons; below it, just one. The shield is flanked by two flowery vines. At the crest, atop a torse, is a lion with a fourth pheon between his paws Below the crest is the title text upon a ribbon.
