A coat of arms with three dark bird-like objects within. An armor-clad arm grasping a sword is above, and mantling, flowers, and leaves surrounds the crest. A nude cherub wearing a winged helmet and holding aloft a caduceus in his right hand stands among some books, scrolls, and a quill pen with inkwell.
A coat of arms containing three diamond shapes and a crescent at top center. The shield is surrounded by decorative mantling and atop is a bear-like creature. Above the shield is the motto Jucunda Oblivia Vitae. This design is shown printed on a scroll, which is displayed in front of a large stack of books. A quill pen in an inkwell can be seen in the lower right-hand corner of the pile.
A cherub playing a lyre, at the center of a bookshelf surrounded by books and flowers. At the bottom is an area marked "No.", and space in which to write a number.
A man, back to the viewer, is seen carrying a caduceus in his left hand. In the center of each border of the square that frames is a different image. At the top of the square is lion framed in a coat of arms; at the bottom is an open book with the title text upon the pages. On both the left and right sides are closed books with long stemmed flowers behind each. The book title on the left reads Il Purga Torio, and the title on the right reads Il Para Diso.
The plate owner's monogram is at the center of this design, with the horizontal edges above and below featuring the title text. Above is the bowl of hygeia; to the left vertical side, a microscope. At center, amongst the initials of the monogram, is a banner with the motto In Labore Vita upon it.
An image of a man in period clothing, seated in a chair and observing a print. He has a portfolio of additional work between his knees, and additional prints scattered on the floor. To his right is an end table displaying books along with a pen and inkwell. Behind him is a bookshelf filled with large volumes. Above, behind the title text, is another shelf with more books.
At the center of the plate is a windowed room with a skull, some chemistry glassware, a mortar and pestle, and a few books. Beneath this image is a caduceus with the phrase Ο ΒΙΟΣ ΒΑΧΥΣ (in Greek this means A SHORT LIFE). Several stenciled lion-type creatures create a border around the image.
Subject (Name):
Bailey, Francis W.
Subject (Topic):
Apothecary jars, Books, Caduceus, Chemical apparatus, Lion, Physicians, and Skull
An older man with a beard using a mortar and pestle. Beside him are books, papers, and a jar of poison. To the right of the image is another mortar and pestle and several pieces of laboratory glassware. Behind him is a shelf filled with additional bottles and glassware. Below is the motto Hora Ruit Carpe Diem.
Subject (Name):
Brinn, H. Richard
Subject (Topic):
Apothecaries, Books, Chemical apparatus, and Mortars and Pestles
A scene from within a room in which a cherub is sitting on a cloth covered table covered with books, medical equipment, and sheet music. A cello leans against the table. The cherub is facing towards a window behind the table to a scene that consists of a river with boats, a bridge, and a town in the background. In the upper right-hand are two coats of arms, each with elaborate and design. The motto within these crests reads O Bioc Bpaxyc H Ae Texnh Makph. Surrounding the main image is a large urn with several flowers to the left; decoratively twisted ribbons surrounding the top and right-hand sides.
Subject (Name):
Chapman, Paul Morgan
Subject (Topic):
Armorial bookplates, Books, Buildings, Children, Cross, Crown, Nature, Physicians, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Ships, and Windows