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[Bookplate for Sir Charles Cockerell]
[Bookplate for Sir Charles Cockerell]
Title[Bookplate for Sir Charles Cockerell]
Date Created[unknown]
DescriptionArmorial bookplate. The shield is divided in half to show the arms of both the husband and wife. The left shield, representing the husband, is divided into six sections two of which portray roosters, between which is a face surrounded by leaves. Above the top rooster is a crescent signifying the second son. The middle section is argent (silver or white) with two chevrons. The top chevron is adorned with three flowers and at the top and bottom of the chevron are three eagle heads ; the bottom chevron is adorned with three roundlets and above and below the chevron are three flowers or leaves. Between the chevrons and at the centre of the six sections is a small shield with a left hand facing palm-out. The top right corner shows two lion heads and a bend adorned with three fleur-de-lis. On the bottom left corner is a lion. The second shield shows two lions passant guardant on a black background with an or border. Above the shield is a wreathed helm facing forward with a raised visor therein signifying barony or knighthood. Above the helm is a crescent and crowned tiger head. On both sides of the shield are angelic supporters each carrying a flag staff (adorned with the sun and crescent moon) as well as palm/laurel fronds (on which birds are perched). The figures are adorned in robes decorated with fleur-de-lis and their chests are imprinted with crosses.
Extent1 bookplate : steel engraving ; 8.3 x 12 cm
SubjectHeraldry
Personal NamesCockerell, Charles, Sir
GenrePrints
TypeStill Image
Formatimage/jpeg
NotesSir Charles Cockerell, 1st Bt (1755-1837), MP for Evesham.
References:
1) http://www.snjr.net/theses/thschp2.html
Access IdentifierBP GEN ENG P C645
Digital IdentifierBP_GEN_ENG_P_C645
Is Part OfRBSC Bookplates
SourceOriginal Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. General Bookplates Collection. BP GEN ENG P C645
Date Available2006
Publisher - DigitalVancouver : University of British Columbia Library
RightsImages 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
TranscriptSAPERE ET FARI Sir Charles Cockerell Bart. 1823
DOI1.0214982
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