A shield with fancy, leafed edging and surrounded by flora. Its ermine fretty has been divided by a gules fess with an or roundel at either end. In the center is a smaller shield with an argent field and divided by an azure chevron with three oak leaf clusters. Surrounding the chevron are three demi unicorns saliant; two above, one beneath. At the helm, atop a torse, is a large clawed paw grasping a staff with a fleur-de-lis at the tip. A note says that Milward was an M.D.
Subject (Name):
Milward, Edward, 1712?-1757
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates,, Dragon, Fleur-de-lis, Flower, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
A shield, edged in leafing, with an engrailed sable chevron with an estoile at the center dividing an argent field. Three demi hunting dogs surround the chevron; two above, one below. At the helm, atop a crest, is a fourth demi hunting dog. Below, upon a long and flowing banner, is the motto Mente Et Manu.
Subject (Name):
Hall, Frederick
Subject (Topic):
Dragon, Fleur-de-lis, Physicians, Shield, and Sword
At the center of this plate, amidst a border containing the lettering of the title text, is a shield divided into quarters. The first and fourth quarters show an argent field divided by a gules fess, with three demi griffins surrounding it; two above, one below. The second and third quarters show a sable field divided by an argent chevron with three sable roundels upon it. Three embattlements surround this; two above, one below. At the helm is a knight's helmet; at the crest, from within a battlement is a raised right-handed, armored fist grasping a demi griffin. The helm is backed by long, elaborate leafing that hangs halfway down the sides of the shield. The other half, and further below, contains flowers, leaves, and cattails. Above the monogram of the plate owner is a long, flowing banner—upon which is the motto Manus Hæc Inimica Tyrannis.
Subject (Name):
Millett, J. B.
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates,, Dragon, Helmet, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
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 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 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 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