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1.
Ralph Bigland, Garter K.A from a portrait in the possession of G. Bigland Esq. of Bigland, Co

Published / Created:
[1800]
Call Number:
Quarto 142 793D
Collection Title:
Volume 2, opposite page lx. Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Portrait of the English antiquarian Ralph Bigland, three quarter length, directed to right, looking over his shoulder to left; wearing official robes decorated in armorial emblems, a short wig, and the chain of office; his right hand gloved and grasping the hilt of his sword, his left hand resting upon papers with a coat of arms visible on the uppermost sheet
Description:
Title and date from contemporary note in brown ink on verso., Unsigned; artist not identified., Probably drawn after a painting by Richard Brompton; cf. British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1902,1011.5322., and Mounted opposite page lx of volume 2 of James Dallaway's interleaved, extra-illustrated copy of his: Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England. Gloucester : Printed by R. Raikes, for T. Cadell, London, 1793.
Subject (Name):
Bigland, Ralph, 1711-1784,
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Ralph Bigland, Garter K.A from a portrait in the possession of G. Bigland Esq. of Bigland, Co. Lancaster, 1800. [art original]

2.
[Shields] [art original].

Creator:
Tovey, J., active 1793-1801, artist
Published / Created:
[ca. 1793]
Call Number:
Quarto 142 793D
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 404.1. Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of twenty armorial shields arranged in four rows, decorated images of animals including lions rampant or passant, a griffin rampant, a fish, a greyhound, or an eagle; other decorative elements include a helmet, three chalices, a fleur-de-lis, a Tudor rose, and a carbuncle
Description:
Title devised by curator., Artist identified as Tovey in the Sotheby's catalogue description of the volume in which this drawing is bound., Date based on publication date of the work in which this drawing is bound., and Mounted on page 404.1 in volume 2 of James Dallaway's interleaved, extra-illustrated copy of his: Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England. Gloucester : Printed by R. Raikes, for T. Cadell, London, 1793.
Subject (Topic):
Escutcheons (Heraldry)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Shields] [art original].

3.
[Seals] [art original].

Creator:
Tovey, J., active 1793-1801, artist
Published / Created:
[ca. 1793]
Call Number:
Quarto 142 793D
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 398.3. Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of two seals, one above the other. The top seal shows Henry VIII on a throne holding the globus cruciger in his left hand and a dagger in his right hand; he is flanked by two armorial shields surmounted by crowns, and Latin text runs along the circular border of the seal. The bottom a seal of the Archbishop of York with Saint Peter holding a key and Saint Paul with a sword under the arches of a building and with Cardinal Thomas Wosley's coat of arms (in reverse) below identified by text in Latin encircling the border
Alternative Title:
Ego et rex meus
Description:
Title devised by curator; alternative title written in ink., Artist identified as Tovey in the Sotheby's catalogue description of the volume in which this drawing is bound., Date based on publication date of the work in which this drawing is bound., and Mounted on page 398.3 in volume 2 of James Dallaway's interleaved, extra-illustrated copy of his: Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England. Gloucester : Printed by R. Raikes, for T. Cadell, London, 1793.
Subject (Name):
Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547.
Subject (Topic):
Seals (Insignia), Coats of arms, Kings, and Clergy
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Seals] [art original].

4.
Seals of ecclesiastics bearing arms [art original].

Creator:
Tovey, J., active 1793, artist
Published / Created:
[ca. 1793]
Call Number:
Quarto 142 793D
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 398.2. Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of six seals bearing images of clergy and armorial shields. The name of the English king who used each seal and the date it was used are written below each seal; depicted are seals used by Edward III, Edward IV, and Richard II.
Description:
Title written in ink at top of image., Artist identified as Tovey in the Sotheby's catalogue description of the volume in which this drawing is bound., Date based on publication date of the work in which this drawing is bound., and Mounted on page 398.2 in volume 2 of James Dallaway's interleaved, extra-illustrated copy of his: Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England. Gloucester : Printed by R. Raikes, for T. Cadell, London, 1793.
Subject (Name):
Edward III, King of England, 1312-1377., Edward IV, King of England, 1442-1483., and Richard II, King of England, 1367-1400.
Subject (Topic):
Seals (Insignia), Coats of arms, and Clergy
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Seals of ecclesiastics bearing arms [art original].

5.
[Seals from 1287 to 1526] [art original].

Creator:
Tovey, J., active 1793-1801, artist
Published / Created:
[ca. 1793]
Call Number:
Quarto 142 793D
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 398.1. Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of sixteen seals, in four rows of four, each identifiying text below
Description:
Title devised by curator., Artist identified as Tovey in the Sotheby's catalogue description of the volume in which this drawing is bound., Date based on publication date of the work in which this drawing is bound., and Mounted on page 398.1 in volume 2 of James Dallaway's interleaved, extra-illustrated copy of his: Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England. Gloucester : Printed by R. Raikes, for T. Cadell, London, 1793.
Subject (Name):
Edward III, King of England, 1312-1377., Henry VI, King of England, 1421-1471., Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547., and Edward I, King of England, 1239-1307.
Subject (Topic):
Seals (Insignia)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Seals from 1287 to 1526] [art original].

6.
[Seals] [art original].

Creator:
Tovey, J., active 1793-1801, artist
Published / Created:
[ca. 1793]
Call Number:
Quarto 142 793D
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 396.4. Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of two circular seals side-by-side, the leftmost seal showing an armorial shield with bear and griffin supporters, surmounted by two helmets. On the seal on the right a shield on its side flanked by a lion rampant and an eagle, with feathers on either side and a crowned lion at top; this seal also has Latin text around its edge
Description:
Title devised by curator., Artist identified as Tovey in the Sotheby's catalogue description of the volume in which this drawing is bound., Date based on publication date of the work in which this drawing is bound., and Mounted on page 396.4 in volume 2 of James Dallaway's interleaved, extra-illustrated copy of his: Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England. Gloucester : Printed by R. Raikes, for T. Cadell, London, 1793.
Subject (Topic):
Seals (Insignia) and Coats of arms
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Seals] [art original].

7.
[Seals from 1226 to 1367] [art original].

Creator:
Tovey, J., active 1793-1801, artist
Published / Created:
[ca. 1793]
Call Number:
Quarto 142 793D
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 396.3. Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of eight seals, each numbered from "No. 15" to "No. 22".
Description:
Title devised by curator., Artist identified as Tovey in the Sotheby's catalogue description of the volume in which this drawing is bound., Date based on publication date of the work in which this drawing is bound., and Mounted on page 396.3 in volume 2 of James Dallaway's interleaved, extra-illustrated copy of his: Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England. Gloucester : Printed by R. Raikes, for T. Cadell, London, 1793.
Subject (Name):
Edward III, King of England, 1312-1377., Henry III, King of England, 1207-1272., and Edward I, King of England, 1239-1307.
Subject (Topic):
Seals (Insignia)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Seals from 1226 to 1367] [art original].

8.
[Seals from 1243 to 1309] [art original].

Creator:
Tovey, J., active 1793-1801, artist
Published / Created:
[ca. 1793]
Call Number:
Quarto 142 793D
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 396.2. Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of eight seals, each numbered from "No. 7" to "No. 14".
Description:
Title devised by curator., Artist identified as Tovey in the Sotheby's catalogue description of the volume in which this drawing is bound., Date based on publication date of the work in which this drawing is bound., and Mounted on page 396.2 in volume 2 of James Dallaway's interleaved, extra-illustrated copy of his: Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England. Gloucester : Printed by R. Raikes, for T. Cadell, London, 1793.
Subject (Name):
Edward II, King of England, 1284-1327., Henry III, King of England, 1207-1272., and Edward I, King of England, 1239-1307.
Subject (Topic):
Seals (Insignia)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Seals from 1243 to 1309] [art original].

9.
[Seals from 1170 to 1301] [art original].

Creator:
Tovey, J., active 1793-1801, artist
Published / Created:
[ca. 1793]
Call Number:
Quarto 142 793D
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 396.1. Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of six seals, each numbered from "No. 1" to "No. 6".
Description:
Title devised by curator., Artist identified as Tovey in the Sotheby's catalogue description of the volume in which this drawing is bound., Date based on publication date of the work in which this drawing is bound., "Plate I"--Written above image., and Mounted on page 396.1 in volume 2 of James Dallaway's interleaved, extra-illustrated copy of his: Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England. Gloucester : Printed by R. Raikes, for T. Cadell, London, 1793.
Subject (Name):
Henry II, King of England, 1133-1189., Henry III, King of England, 1207-1272., and Edward I, King of England, 1239-1307.
Subject (Topic):
Seals (Insignia)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Seals from 1170 to 1301] [art original].

10.
Standards and cognizances [art original].

Creator:
Tovey, J., active 1793-1801, artist
Published / Created:
[ca. 1793]
Call Number:
Quarto 142 793D
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 382.3. Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of four rectangular heraldic flags and two cognizances, each labeled below with the name of an English king. The four standards belong to Henry IV, Henry VI, Edward IV, and Richard III; the two cognizances belong to Henry VII
Description:
Title written in ink above image., Artist identified as Tovey in the Sotheby's catalogue description of the volume in which this drawing is bound., Date based on publication date of the work in which this drawing is bound., and Mounted on page 382.3 in volume 2 of James Dallaway's interleaved, extra-illustrated copy of his: Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England. Gloucester : Printed by R. Raikes, for T. Cadell, London, 1793.
Subject (Topic):
Heraldry, Emblems, and Flags
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Standards and cognizances [art original].