Escutcheon Collection

Coat of Arms of Portugal, 1898

Coat of Arms of USA, 1898

Coat of Arms of Hungary, 1898

Roanoid bakelite doorknob and keyhole cover in marbled cream and brown. Date: 1930s

Heraldry, French, Spanish, English, German, Examples of Coat of Arms
Vintage engraving of Heraldry, French, Spanish, English, German, Examples of Coat of Arms, 19th Century. Materiaux et Documents D Architecture et de Sculpture, by Raguenet

Coat of arms of Liverpool, England, 1907 (engraving)
6317641 Coat of arms of Liverpool, England, 1907 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Coat of arms of Liverpool, England)

Coat of arms of Glasgow, Scotland. From The Business Encyclopaedia and Legal Adviser, published 1907

Gunther XXI von Schwarzburg, King of Germany, 1304-1349, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912613 Gunther XXI von Schwarzburg, King of Germany, 1304-1349, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Gunther XXI von Schwarzburg, King of Germany, Roemischer Koenig, 1304-1349)

Title page with calligraphy and heraldic shields. Handcoloured copperplate engraving Richard Sawyer from John Thomas
FLO5000245 Title page with calligraphy and heraldic shields. Handcoloured copperplate engraving Richard Sawyer from John Thomas Smith's Topography of London

English baritone Paul-Bernard Barroilhet in the pastiche opera Robert Bruce by Gioachino Rossini
FLO4632273 English baritone Paul-Bernard Barroilhet in the pastiche opera Robert Bruce by Gioachino Rossini, Academy Royale de Musique, 1846

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Hugh Boscanven, 1st Viscount Falmouth, 1680-1734, 1724 (copperplate engraving)
6337527 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Hugh Boscanven, 1st Viscount Falmouth, 1680-1734, 1724 (copperplate engraving); (add.info.: Andrew Johnston after C)

Conrad III or Konrad III von Bickenbach, 1298-1354, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912616 Conrad III or Konrad III von Bickenbach, 1298-1354, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Conrad III or Konrad III von Bickenbach, 1298-1354. With great helm and coat of arms on an escutcheon)

Hennel Landschad and his wife Mia, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912627 Hennel Landschad and his wife Mia, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Hennel Landschad von Steinach, died 1377, and his wife Mia von Sickingen)

Title page with vignette of escutcheon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn
FLO4562466 Title page with vignette of escutcheon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Jacob l'Admiral in Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de veranderingen van veele Insekten

Coat of arms of the United States of Brazil, c.1900
3432465 Coat of arms of the United States of Brazil, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Coat of arms of the United States of Brazil, 1889-1968. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c)

Wicker Frosch, Weikhard Frosch, died 1378, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912630 Wicker Frosch, Weikhard Frosch, died 1378, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Wicker Frosch, Weikhard Frosch, died 1378)

Great helms and shields with heraldic crests, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912624 Great helms and shields with heraldic crests, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Great helms and shields with heraldic family crests, 14th century. From tomb effigies)

Main entrance facade of the University, decorative scheme includes a double portrait medallion of Ferdinand II of
XJL88998 Main entrance facade of the University, decorative scheme includes a double portrait medallion of Ferdinand II of Aragon (1452-1516) and Isabel of Castile (1474-1504)

Rudolph von Sachsenhausen in 14th century armour, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912622 Rudolph von Sachsenhausen in 14th century armour, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Rudolph von Sachsenhausen, Rudolf II von Praunheim, died 1370)

Coats of Arms of Bishops (recto and verso) from Das Concilium so zu Constantz... 1937. Creator: Jorg Breu the Elder
Coats of Arms of Bishops (recto and verso) from Das Concilium so zu Constantz, plate 26 from Woodcuts from Books of the XVI Century, 1536, assembled into portfolio 1937

Portrait of Reinier de Klerk, Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company, 1777

Portrait of Jeremias van Riemsdijk, Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company, 1775-1777

Allegory of the Tyranny of the Duke of Alba in the Netherlands, c.1622-c.1630. Creator: Anon
Allegory of the Tyranny of the Duke of Alba in the Netherlands, c.1622-c.1630

Family crest, possibly of the genus of Zaanen, 1600-1749. Creator: Anon
Family crest, possibly of the genus of Zaanen, 1600-1749

Coat of arms of Lodewijk Napoleon Bonaparte, King of Holland, 1807. Creator: Anon
Coat of arms of Lodewijk Napoleon Bonaparte, King of Holland, 1807

Coat of arms, 1665-1699. Creator: Anon
Coat of arms, 1665-1699

Coat of arms of Ottone Eurico del Caretto, Marquis of Savona, 1650-1699. Creator: Anon
Coat of arms of Ottone Eurico del Caretto, Marquis of Savona, 1650-1699

Coat of arms of Louis XIV, King of France, 1668. Creator: Anon
Coat of arms of Louis XIV, King of France, 1668

Coat of arms of Josephus Justus Scaliger, 1598. Creator: Anon
Coat of arms of Josephus Justus Scaliger, 1598

Coat of arms of Alessandro Farnese, governor of the Netherlands and Duke of Parma and... 1650-1699. Creator: Anon
Coat of arms of Alessandro Farnese, governor of the Netherlands and Alessandro Farnese, Duke of Parma and Piacenza, 1650-1699

Coat of arms of Diderick van Waerdenborch and an empty coat of arms, 1656-1699. Creator: Anon
Coat of arms of Diderick van Waerdenborch and an empty coat of arms, 1656-1699. With handwritten text with information about Van Waerdenborch

Coat of arms of Van Dorth and of Admiral Jacob Willekens and an empty coat of arms, 1623-1699. Creator: Anon
Coat of arms of Van Dorth and of Admiral Jacob Willekens and an empty coat of arms, 1623-1699. With handwritten text concerning the departure of a fleet in 1623 towards South America

Portrait of François van Aerssen, Lord of Sommelsdijk, Vice-Admiral of Holland and West-Friesland
Portrait of Francois van Aerssen, Lord of Sommelsdijk, Vice-Admiral of Holland and West-Friesland, 1728

Portrait of François de Gand-Vilain (1647-1666), Bishop of Doornik, 1651-1655. Creator: Lucas Franchoys the Younger
Portrait of Francois de Gand-Vilain (1647-1666), Bishop of Doornik, 1651-1655. A member of an ancient and extended noble family of Brabant, was the second son of Jacques Philippe de Gand-Vilain

Portrait of Johan Servaes van Limburg (1632-1698), 1663-1678. Creator: Cornelis van Ceulen
Portrait of Johan Servaes van Limburg (1632-1698), 1663-1678

Coat of Arms of Jan van Reyersbergh with its eight quarterings, 1650-1699. Creator: Anon
Coat of Arms of Jan van Reyersbergh with its eight quarterings, 1650-1699

Coat of Arms of Sara van Os, Wife of Jan van Reyersbergh with its eight quarterings, 1650-1699. Creator: Anon
Coat of Arms of Sara van Os, Wife of Jan van Reyersbergh with its eight quarterings, 1650-1699

Portrait of Herman van der Hem van Nederstein (died 1671), 1645. Creator: Monogrammist IVA
Portrait of Herman van der Hem van Nederstein (died 1671), 1645

Hector of Troy, Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, 1492. Creator: Master of the Strassburg Chronicle
Hector of Troy, Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, 1492

Joshua, King David and Judas Maccabeus, 1492. Creator: Master of the Strassburg Chronicle
Joshua, King David and Judas Maccabeus, 1492

Maximilian, Duke of Austria, on Horseback, 1492. Creator: Master of the Strassburg Chronicle
Maximilian, Duke of Austria, on Horseback, 1492

Palazzi di Roma de piu Celebri Architetti, published c. 1655. Creator: Pietro Ferrerio
Palazzi di Roma de piu Celebri Architetti, published c. 1655. Palaces of Rome De Piu Famous architects

Two Angels Holding a Coat of Arms. Creator: Jost Ammon
Two Angels Holding a Coat of Arms

Louis Phelypeaux, comte de Saint Florentin, 1761. Creator: Johann Georg Wille
Louis Phelypeaux, comte de Saint Florentin, 1761

Nicolas Rene Berryer. Creator: Johann Georg Wille
Nicolas Rene Berryer

Jean de Boullongne, 1758. Creator: Johann Georg Wille
Jean de Boullongne, 1758

Joseph Parrocel, 1744. Creator: Johann Georg Wille
Joseph Parrocel, 1744

Emperor Maximilian I, 1519. Creator: Hans Weiditz
Emperor Maximilian I, 1519

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"Exploring the Rich History and Symbolism of Escutcheons: From Coat of Arms to Bakelite Doorknobs" Step into a world where history meets artistry as we delve into the captivating realm of escutcheons. These ornamental plates, often adorned with intricate designs, have played significant roles throughout different cultures and time periods. One notable example is the Coat of Arms of Portugal from 1898, proudly displaying symbols that represent the nation's heritage and values. Similarly, the Coat of Arms of USA from the same year embodies American ideals through its iconic imagery. Traveling across borders, we encounter diverse heraldic traditions such as French, Spanish, English, and German heraldry. Each culture brings forth unique interpretations in their coat of arms - a visual language that tells stories about noble families or regions. In Liverpool, England in 1907, an engraving captures the essence of this vibrant city through its own distinctive coat of arms. Meanwhile, a roanoid bakelite doorknob and keyhole cover showcase how escutcheons transcended their traditional role to become stylish decorative elements within homes. Escutcheons also find themselves intertwined with historical figures like Edward Seymour or Queen Mary II. Their portraits immortalize them alongside their respective coats of arms - symbols that reflect power and lineage. Not limited to mere symbolism alone, escutcheons even make appearances on weaponry like militia or marine pattern flintlock muskets from 1759. These functional pieces bear not only practicality but also pride in one's affiliation. The journey concludes with William I Prince d'Orange (William the Silent), depicted in armor adorned with lace ruff while holding a flintlock pistol - his coat-of-arms above him representing his status as a prominent figure during his time. Lastly Matthew Parker's engraving reminds us that even religious figures were not exempt from utilizing these artistic creations for personal expression and identification.