A system of heraldry : speculative and practical : with the true art of blazon, according to the most approved heralds in Europe : illustrated with suitable examples of armorial figures, and achievements of the most considerable surnames and families in Scotland, &c. : together with historical and genealogical memorials relative thereto (1804)
Nisbet, Alexander, 1657-1725 · Edinburgh : Printed by and for Alex. Lawrie · leaf 270
des; and on the four corners of theborder are placed four mort-heads, having in the interstices of all these paintingsseme of tears ; a draught, or figure, of which is exemplified in the funeral escutcheonof the most illustrious prince, John, late Duke of Athol. The quarters or symbolical proofs of… … i;^ (in;af>r^yki^> EXTERIOR ORNAMENTS. 145 knighthoods, or the badges of high offices, which the owners of these quarters didenjoy. The escutcheon above described is commonly placed on the fore part of thehouse, or above the gate where the deceased lies; and another of the same form isfixed…
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