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
There are two coats of arms in this plate—to the left, oval in shape and with a smaller medallion dangling from the bottom. The field is divided in half by a invecked bend with three horseshoes upon it. At the top left is an open left palm. In the lower divide is a caduceus with a crown; in the upper divide is a single crown. A motto can be seen in the border that surrounds the plate, reading Heavens Light Our Guide. To the right is a coat of arms divided into two halves. The left half features the design of the shield to the left; the right half is divided into quadrants and with two designs—one with a sole lion, the other further divided into eighths. The field is bordered by a large leafy wreath. A knight's helmet is at the helm for both coats, flanked by mantling, and featuring a sword, horseshoe, and a pair of wings at the crest. Beneath all of this is the motto Ne Tentes Aut Perfice.
Subject (Name):
Fayrer, Sir Joseph, 1824-1907
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Crown, Helmet, Physicians, Shield, Sword, and Wings
A coat of arms divided into two portions by a chevron containing seven ermine spots. Featured within the shield are three pelicans. A night's helmet is at the helm, surrounded by mantling, and sporting a lion standing with a column at the crest. Flowers and leaves surround the shield, and the motto Sustineatur is seen beneath the image.
Subject (Name):
Cullum, Sir Thomas Gery, 7th bart., 1741-1831
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Birds, Helmet, Lion, Shield, Shields, and Surgeons
A coat of arms, divided into two by a chevron, of which contains three prisms within. Above this are two crosses, and below, a radiometor. A knight's helmet is at the helm surrounded by mantling, and a decorated elephant stands at the crest with a fourth prism. Beneath the shield is the motto Ubi Crux Ibi Lux.
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 coat of arms with three holly leaves at the top, and a hunting horn at the lower center. A knight's helmet is at the helm, and elaborate mantling surrounds the entire shield. At the top is right-handed fist with a knife, and a leafy branch behind it. Below the crest is the motto Virescit Vulnere Virtus.
Subject (Name):
Burnet, Sir Thomas, 1694-1753
Subject (Topic):
Amorial, Helmet, Heraldic bookplates, Nature, Physicians, and Shield
A coat of arms divided in four parts; two featuring three urns apiece. At the helm can be seen a knight's helmet surrounded by mantling. Above this is a crown adorned with ostrich plumes, and an eagle perched at the top. Below is the motto Post Tot Naufragia Portum.
Subject (Name):
Butler, Thomas
Subject (Topic):
Amorial, Birds, Crown, Helmet, Heraldic bookplates, Shield, Shields, and Surgeons
A coat of arms, divided into two by a chevron, with a separate coat in the center foreground. Four ermine spots can be seen on the chevron. In the main coat of arms are three pelicans. At the helm, flanked by mantling, is a knight's helmet. At the crest stands a lion with a column. Above the entire image is the motto Sustineatur.
Subject (Name):
Cullum, Sir Thomas Gery, 7th bart., 1741-1831
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Birds, Helmet, Lion, Shield, Shields, and Surgeons
A coat of arms with three garbs and a star with a rose within. This is bordered by a wide band featuring seven roses. The shield is surrounded by a border consisting of clasped hands and images of the sun with faces upon them. At the helm is a knight's helmet, surrounded by mantling. At the crest is a large roundel. Further above is a single image of the sun, in addition to a smaller version beneath the shield. There is a bust representing an esteemed individual in each corner of the bookplate. Above the shield are two mottos, which read Quæ Regio in Terris Nostri non Plena Laboris; and Nihil Humanum Alienum. Below the shield is a third, which reads Invia Virtuti via Nulla.
Subject (Name):
Cuming, William, 1769-1852
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Helmet, Physicians, Portraits, and Shield
A coat of arms, divided into fours, featuring scallop shells and pelican heads. At the helm, surrounded by mantling, is a knight's helmet. At the crest is a griffin presenting a scallop shell. Beneath the shield is the motto Cave et Aude.
Subject (Name):
Darwin, William Erasmus
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Griffins, Helmet, and Shield