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[Bookplate for Dunbar of Westfield by C. Norton] Norton, C.
Description
This heraldic bookplate consists of an escutcheon, divided per cross, the upper half gules (red) and or (gold), the lower half or and gules. Each quarter consists of a border ; quarter 1 and 4 are bordered with argent (silver) and heraldic roses, and charged with a lion rampant. Quarters 2 and 3 have a narrow border decorated by trefoil, charged with three round figures apiece. The escutcheon is supported by two lions rampant at dexter and sinister. Above the escutcheon is a steel helmet, placed three-quartered (indicating esquire status). Above the helmet is a crest of a dexter arm proper (bare) upon a wreath. From the helmet flows elaborate mantling. Above the crest are two crowns with the Latin motto above. Below the escutcheon and supporters is a banner with an additonal Latin motto within.
Item Metadata
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[Bookplate for Dunbar of Westfield by C. Norton]
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| Date Created |
1710
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| Description |
This heraldic bookplate consists of an escutcheon, divided per cross, the upper half gules (red) and or (gold), the lower half or and gules. Each quarter consists of a border ; quarter 1 and 4 are bordered with argent (silver) and heraldic roses, and charged with a lion rampant. Quarters 2 and 3 have a narrow border decorated by trefoil, charged with three round figures apiece. The escutcheon is supported by two lions rampant at dexter and sinister. Above the escutcheon is a steel helmet, placed three-quartered (indicating esquire status). Above the helmet is a crest of a dexter arm proper (bare) upon a wreath. From the helmet flows elaborate mantling. Above the crest are two crowns with the Latin motto above. Below the escutcheon and supporters is a banner with an additonal Latin motto within.
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| Extent |
1 bookplate : wood engraving ; 11.3 x 15 cm
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image/jpeg
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| Language |
Latin
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| Notes |
Belonging to the Dunbar of Westfield line, which derived from the original earldom of Moray. The fourth earl of Moray, James Dunbar (d. 1430) had two daughters, Janet and Elizabeth, and one illegitimate son, James, who founded the Dunbar of Westfield line. Possibly belonging to James (d. 1720) or Robert (d. 1721).
References: 1) S. I. Boardman,"Dunbar family, earls of Moray (per. c.1370-1430)." Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004 [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/54174, accessed 24 Oct 2007] 2) Shaw, Lachlan. The History of the Province of Moray. Original from Oxford University. Elgin: Printed by and for J. Grant: 1827, accessed 17 October 2007 from https://books.google.ca/books?id=kM9eAAAAcAAJ&. |
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BP MUR ENG P D863; BP_MUR_ENG_P_D863
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Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. BP MUR ENG P D863
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| Date Available |
2007
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Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
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| Rights |
Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books and Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca
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| DOI |
10.14288/1.0215313
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Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books and Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca