Sir Henry Halford, Baronet

Published/Created:

Great Britain

Physical Description:

13.4 cm x 9.4 cm

Notes:

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.

Topics:

Birds
Caduceus
Dragon
Helmet
Horse
Physicians

Topics:

Halford, Sir Henry, 1766-1844

Language:

Latin

Genre:

Bookplates

Format:

Image

Content Type:

Prints & Photographs

Rights:

The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.

Source Title:

Bookplate Collection

Yale Collection:

Cushing/Whitney Medical Library

Digital Collection:

Cushing/Whitney Medical Library Bookplate Collection

Local Record Number:

cwbp1354

OID:

16789787

PID:

digcoll:4756776