| 1. | ![[Bookplate for Henry Flitcroft]](/cgi-bin/thumbnail.exe?CISOROOT=/bookplate&CISOPTR=514 "[Bookplate for Henry Flitcroft]") | [Bookplate for Henry Flitcroft] | In black ink, this chippendale-style bookplate consists of an asymmetrical escutcheon, or (gold), containing two chevronels, gules (red), each with the appearance of a label. The top chevronel is an elevated label, while the base chevronel is an inverted label. The label is a heraldic symbol representing the first son. The escutcheon also contains two escalopes over one fleur-de-lis. In typical chippendale fashion, the escutcheon is surrounded by elaborate floral mantling. Below the escutcheon is a banner containing the originator's name and place of origin. |
