Escutcheon Collection (page 2)

Page from Geschlechter Buch - Ausberg, 1550. Creator: Hans Weiditz
Page from Geschlechter Buch - Ausberg, 1550

Design for Escutcheon, with Skulls, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Design for Escutcheon, with Skulls, n.d

Design for Ecclesiastical Escutcheon, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Design for Ecclesiastical Escutcheon, n.d

Design for Escutcheon, with Skulls and Books, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Design for Escutcheon, with Skulls and Books, n.d

Design for Escutcheon, with Orb, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Design for Escutcheon, with Orb, n.d

Design for Escutcheon, with Musical Instruments, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Design for Escutcheon, with Musical Instruments, n.d

Design for Escutcheon, with Artist's Instruments, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Design for Escutcheon, with Artist's Instruments, n.d

Coat of Arms of Italy, 1898

Heraldry Coat of Arms, Neira, Fernandez, Acosta, Ponce de Leon
Vintage engraving of Coats of Arms of Spain, Nobiliario de los Reinos y senorios de espana (Nobility of the Kingdoms and Lordships of Spain), 1857

Militia or Marine Pattern. 78 in flintlock musket, 1759
Militia or Marine Pattern.78 in flintlock musket, 1759; 42 in barrel, iron ramrod, no escutcheon or tail-pipe. Date: 1759

Escutcheon, or heraldic shield, feature the Lion Rampant wearing crown, Heraldry
Vintage illustration, Escutcheon, or heraldic shield, feature the Lion Rampant, Heraldry

A siren seducing a merman knight, 14th century
A mermaid or siren in German womens costume from the 14th century seducing a merman knight. Scenes below show knights and ladies holding family crests

Gottfried Count of Arensberg, 14th century armour
Gottfried, Count of Arensberg, Graf von Arensberg, 1370. In suit of armour, leather surcoat with coat of arms, iron arm harness. From a grave effigy in Frankfurt Cathedral

Earl von Orlamunde and Otto VI von Weimar-Orlamunde
Unknown Earl von Orlamunde (left) and Otto VI or Otto VII von Weimar-Orlamunde (right), died 1340. From grave effigies in Kloster Himmelkron and a Cistercian monastery

Designs of Handles & Escutcheons for Brass Work, print made by W
696689 Designs of Handles & Escutcheons for Brass Work, print made by W. Foster, 1761 (engraving) by Chippendale, Thomas (1718-79); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Use of lions in heraldry and coats of arms
Vintage engraving of Use of lions in heraldry and coats of arms, 19th Century. Materiaux et Documents D Architecture et de Sculpture, by Raguenet

Layout of heraldic shield divisions, French, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of Layout of heraldic shield divisions, French, 19th Century. Materiaux et Documents D Architecture et de Sculpture, by Raguenet

Coat of Arms of Spain, 1898

Portrait of Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset, Lord Protector of England, 1713 (engraving)
5913143 Portrait of Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset, Lord Protector of England, 1713 (engraving) by Gunst, Pieter Stevens van (1746-1817); (add.info.: In cap with feather, fur-lined cape)

Queen Mary II of Great Britain, 1730 (engraving)
5913182 Queen Mary II of Great Britain, 1730 (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: co-reign with King William III, Marie Reyne de la Grande Bretagne)

William I, Prince of Orange, William the Silent or William the Taciturn. Guillaume, Premiere Prince d'Orange
5913157 William I, Prince of Orange, William the Silent or William the Taciturn. Guillaume, Premiere Prince d'Orange. In suit of armour with lace ruff, coat of arms above

Matthew Parker (1504-1575) (engraving)
5913152 Matthew Parker (1504-1575) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Matthew Parker, Archbishop of Canterbury and theologian)

Portrait of Stephen Gardiner, Bishop of Winchester and politician. With coat of arms
5913133 Portrait of Stephen Gardiner, Bishop of Winchester and politician. With coat of arms. Copperplate engraving by Pieter Stevens van Gunst after Adriaen van der Werff from Isaac de Larrey's

Thomas Wolsey (1473-1530) (engraving)
5913127 Thomas Wolsey (1473-1530) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Thomas Wolsey, English archbishop and cardinal to King Henry VII, 1473-1530)

Henry VII (1457-1509) (engraving)
5913122 Henry VII (1457-1509) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry VII of England with crown, orb, sceptre, and coat of arms)

Henrietta Maria of France, wife of King Charles I of England. Henriette Marie de France
5913168 Henrietta Maria of France, wife of King Charles I of England. Henriette Marie de France. In dress with lace collar, pearl necklace. With crown and coat of arms

Philip II (1527-1598) (engraving)
5913149 Philip II (1527-1598) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Philip II of Spain, husband to Mary I of England. With coat of arms)

Reginald Pole (1500-1558) (engraving)
5913135 Reginald Pole (1500-1558) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Reginald Pole, Cardinal, Archbishop of Canterbury. Wearing a mozzetta robe and biretta hat)

Hugh Latimer (1487-1555) (engraving)
5913137 Hugh Latimer (1487-1555) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Hugh Latimer, Bishop of Worcester and martyr, with coat of arms)

King William III of Great Britain, William of Orange, 18th century (engraving)
5913181 King William III of Great Britain, William of Orange, 18th century (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: King William III of Great Britain, William of Orange)

King Charles II of England, in armour and lace collar. With crown and coat of arms
5913175 King Charles II of England, in armour and lace collar. With crown and coat of arms. Copperplate engraving by Pierre Drevet after Adriaen van der Werff from Isaac de Larrey's Histoire

William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of England. With mitre and coat of arms
5913171 William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of England. With mitre and coat of arms. Copperplate engraving by Benedict Audran after Adriaen van der Werff from Isaac de Larrey's

Mary I (1516-1558) (engraving)
5913148 Mary I (1516-1558) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Queen Mary I of England, Mary Tudor or Bloody Mary)

Henry VIII (1491-1547) (engraving)
5913126 Henry VIII (1491-1547) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry VIII of England. Depicted with trumpet, laurel wreath, coat of arms)

Coat of arms of Manchester, England
6317634 Coat of arms of Manchester, England by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Coat of arms of Manchester, England)

Coat of arms of Edinburgh, Scotland
6317488 Coat of arms of Edinburgh, Scotland by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Coat of arms of Edinburgh, Scotland)

Coat of arms of Birmingham, England
6317632 Coat of arms of Birmingham, England by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Coat of arms of Birmingham, England. The Arms as granted in 1889)

Coat of arms of Leeds, England
6317484 Coat of arms of Leeds, England. by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Coat of arms of Leeds, England. These arms were used prior to 1921)

Coat of arms of Glasgow, Scotland
6317476 Coat of arms of Glasgow, Scotland by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Coat of arms of Glasgow, Scotland)

Coat of arms, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England, 1907 (engraving)
6317644 Coat of arms, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England, 1907 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Coat of arms, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England)

Vintage illustration, Symbol to represent females in heraldry

Escutcheon, or heraldic shield, Italian coat of arms, Snake eating a man
Vintage illustration, Escutcheon, or heraldic shield, Italian coat of arms, Snake eating a man

Escutcheon, or heraldic shield, 16th Century Spanish coat of arms, Quartered, Castle and lion
Vintage illustration, Escutcheon, or heraldic shield, 16th Century Spanish coat of arms, Quartered, Castle and lion

Escutcheon, or heraldic shield, 16th Century German coat of arms, Doubled head eagle, checked pattern
Vintage illustration, Escutcheon, or heraldic shield, 16th Century German coat of arms, Doubled head eagle, checked pattern

Escutcheon, or heraldic shield, 16th Century French coat of arms, fleur de lis and ship
Vintage illustration, Escutcheon, or heraldic shield, 16th Century French coat of arms, fleur de lis and ship

Anne of Auvergne, Dauphine d Auvergne, wife of Louis II, Duke of Bourbon, 1358-1417
FLO4657628 Anne of Auvergne, Dauphine d Auvergne, wife of Louis II, Duke of Bourbon, 1358-1417. In a crown of jewels, hair in plaits

Jeanne Bournel, lady in waiting to the Dauphine d Auvergne, at court in 1371
FLO4657640 Jeanne Bournel, lady in waiting to the Dauphine d Auvergne, at court in 1371. She wears an armorial robe with the coats of arms of her husband Gilles de Nedonchal (blue with silver band)

Large Hanging with Crown and Escutcheon, Peru, c. 1700. Creator: Unknown
Large Hanging with Crown and Escutcheon, southern Andes, Peru, c. 1700

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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.