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[Bookplate for Bateman by Orlando Jewitt] Jewitt, Orlando

Description

This bookplate consists of an or (gold) escutcheon, on which are three etoile topped crescents, two over one. There is also an additional smaller crescent located at the precise middle chief of the escutcheon. According to heraldic symbolism, the crescent represents the second son. On top of the shield is a helmet in profile, beaver open. Atop the helmet is a curved crest wreath and another etoile topped crescent. The crest also includes a vol (set of wings), erect, and mantling which pours down the sides of the shield. Below the shield is a banner containing the Latin motto. The image and text are framed by a thin single line border.

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Title
[Bookplate for Bateman by Orlando Jewitt]
Creator
Jewitt, Orlando
Date Created
[between 1850 and 1870?]
Description
This bookplate consists of an or (gold) escutcheon, on which are three etoile topped crescents, two over one. There is also an additional smaller crescent located at the precise middle chief of the escutcheon. According to heraldic symbolism, the crescent represents the second son. On top of the shield is a helmet in profile, beaver open. Atop the helmet is a curved crest wreath and another etoile topped crescent. The crest also includes a vol (set of wings), erect, and mantling which pours down the sides of the shield. Below the shield is a banner containing the Latin motto. The image and text are framed by a thin single line border.
Extent
1 bookplate : intaglio printing ; 8.2 x 10.4 cm
Subject
Heraldry
Geographic Location
England
Person Or Corporation
Bateman
Genre
Prints
Type
Still Image
File Format
image/jpeg
Language
Latin
Notes
The engraver of this bookplate is Orlando Jewitt, son of of well-known wood engraver, Thomas Orlando Sheldon Jewitt, who died in London in 1869. Orlando Jewitt was the brother of another bookplate engraver, Llewellyn Jewitt, a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, London.
References:
1) Bateman, anon. found in the index of "The Artists & Engravers of British and American Bookplates" by H.W. Fincham (1897) and is listed under the bookplate artist O. Jewitt.
Identifier
BP MUR ENG P B384; BP_MUR_ENG_P_B384
Collection
RBSC Bookplates
Source
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. BP MUR ENG P B384
Date Available
2007
Provider
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
Rights
Images 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
DOI
10.14288/1.0215261
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Images 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