A coat of arms with an abundance of decoration, including several lions and flowers. The shield is surrounded by a garland of leaves and flowers, which in turn is partially veiled by a large drapery. Above this is a dove atop a wreath and palms. To the left of the crest is a caduceus; to the right is a greyhound-like dog. Below the crest can be seen a snake, a rooster, and an owl.
A coat of arms with three lions. Surrounding the crest are two boughs with leaves and berries. Above the crest is an eagle; below is the motto Suivez Raison.
Subject (Name):
Browne, John
Subject (Topic):
Amorial, Birds, Heraldic bookplates, Lions, Physicians, and Shields
A coat of arms with a checkerboard band dividing the shield into two horizontal portions. The upper portion contains two crescents; the lower portion, the head of a boar. Above a knight's headgear is at the helm, surrounded by very thick mantling. Further above is a caduceus. At the top of the plate reads the motto Sat Cito si Sat Tuto.
A coat of arms divided into quadrants. Two of the quadrants feature a trio of lions; the remaining two quadrants each contain the head and upper torso of a bearded male figure. At the helm is a knight's helmet, flanked by mantling; at the crest is a lion presenting a star. Elaborate leafing surrounds the shield. At the bottom is the motto Iianta to MhΔen.
Subject (Name):
Foulkes, John
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Helmet, Lions, Physicians, Shield, and Star
A coat of arms divided into several portions, with three heads of boar, and six fleurs-di-lis. The shield is surrounded by mantling, and at the top is a lion. Below is the motto Prospice.
Subject (Name):
Booth, John K.
Subject (Topic):
Amorial, Heraldic bookplates, Lions, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
A coat of arms, the field speckled in pattern, with a chevron dividing the shield into two. Above are two pansies; below, a dolphin. At the crest is a lion, standing upon a torse and alongside a pedestal. Below is the motto Liber et Audax.
A shield with a bordure counter-compony. Within the argent field are four quarters—the first and fourth both featuring an azure bend with three buckles upon them; the second and third each feature, against an ermine fretty, a sable bend with a large rampant lion in the forefront. At the helm, atop a torse, is a larger buckle. The shield, and title text beneath, are surrounded by flowers, vines, and fancy leafing. At the top, upon a small banner, is the motto Keep Fast.
Subject (Name):
Leslie, John
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Lions, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Surgeons
A shield with an azure chief featuring three lions rampant. Below is an or field, void of any other charges. At the helm is a knight's helmet; at the crest, upon a torse, is a stag passant. Behind the shield is a mantle upon which two cherubs sit amongst books, reading. Beneath this, and surrounding the shield as well, are several attributes—including plants, flowers, measuring and surveying instruments, ornaments, and a fountain.
Subject (Name):
Liste, John
Subject (Topic):
Amorial, Apothecaries, Books, Helmet, Lions, Shield, Shields, stag, and Woman
"Design in an oval. Used as a frontispiece to second edition (1785) of 'The Westminster Election' and probably designed for it. Britannia seated on a throne (right) raised on three steps holds out a laurel wreath towards the Duchess of Devonshire who is led towards her by the draped figures of Liberty (left) holding the staff and cap of Liberty, and Fame (right) with her trumpet. The British lion lies at Britannia's feet (right) looking over its shoulder at the Duchess."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Liberty and Fame introducing female patriotism to Britannia
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker and date of publication from Grego., Two lines of quoted text below title: "She smiles - infused with a fortitude from Heaven"! Vide Shakespears Tempest., Frontispiece to: Hartley, J. History of the Westminster election. London : Printed for the editors, and sold by J. Debrett ..., 1785., Temporary local subject terms: British Lion -- Personifications -- Cap of Liberty -- Staff of Liberty -- Musical instruments -- Laurel wreaths -- Ships., and Mounted to 28 x 34 cm.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806
Subject (Topic):
Britannia (Symbolic character), Liberty, Fame, Lions, Thrones, Wreaths, Liberty cap, and Trumpets
