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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE
IMPRESSIONS FROM ANCIENT SCOTTISH SEALS,
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His Royal Highness Prince Albert. The Earl of Aberdeen. Dr. "Walter Adam, Edinburgh. Archaeological Association of London.
The Duke of Buccleuch and Qdeensberry.
Sir Thomas Makdougall Brisbane, of Brisbane, Bart.
The Hon. George Frederick Boyle.
Charles Baxter, Esq., Edinburgh.
Henry B. Beaufoy, Esq., South Lambeth.
John Bell, Esq., Dungannon.
Miss Bicknell, Fryars, Beaumaris.
W. H. Blaauw, Esq., London.
Rev. Dr. Bliss, Principal of St Mary's Hall, Oxford.
Rev. Dr. Bloxam, S. M. Magdalen College, Oxford.
A. J. Dennistoun Brown, Esq., Edinburgh.
George Burnett, Esq., Edinburgh.
The Earl of Cawdor, Cawdor Castle. The Hon. Lord Cockburn, Bonaly. Sir James Carnegie, Bart., Kinnaird Castle. Richard Campbell, Esq., of Auchinbreek. Patrick Chalmers, Esq., of Auldbar. Rev. Peter Chalmers, A.M., Dunfermline. Thomas Constable, Esq., Edinburgh. James Gibson Craig, Esq., F.R.S.E. Mrs. James Gibson Craig, Edinburgh.
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David Cow an, Esq., Edinburgh. Sir Archer Denman Croft, Bart.
Rev. G. H. Dashwood, Stowe, Bardolpli.
Robert Davis, Esq., York.
Edward S. Dendy, Esq., Rouge Dragon, Arundel Castle.
Miss Dickson, Hassendenburn.
Charles Dolman, Esq., London.
Henry Drummond, Esq., M.P., Albury, Surrey.
John Ddndas, Esq., Edinburgh.
The Earl of Egllnton.
Mrs. Elliot, Sen., Binfield Park, Berks.
Joseph Walter King Eyton, F.S.A. Lond. and Scot.
The Lord Farnham.
James Ferguson, Esq., Landscape Painter, (Edinburgh,) Helmsley.
G. Grant Francis, Esq., Burrows Lodge, Swansea.
William Fraser, Esq., Edinburgh.
Gilbert J. French, Esq., Bolton.
The Earl of Gosford, Gosford Castle.
Sir W. G. Cuming Gordon, of Altyre and Gordonstone, Bart.
Miss Stirling Graham, of Duntrune.
Rev. John M. Gresley, Over Seile.
The Earl of Home, The Hirsel.
T. Duffus Hardy, Esq., Record Office, Tower of London.
Robert Hay, Esq., of Linplum.
Rev. James Henry Hughes, M.A., late Fellow of Magdalen College.
Oxford, Chaplain H.E.I.CS. Rev. Dr. Hume, Collegiate Institution, Liverpool.
Rev. Hugh Jones, D.D., Beaumaris. T. B. Johnston, Esq., Edinburgh.
The Lord Lindsay, Haigh Hall.
Sir Thomas Livingstone, of West Quarter, Bart.
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Mrs. Malcolm Laing, Edinburgh.
William Langton, Esq., Manchester.
Robert Laurie, Esq., Norroy, College of Arms.
Archibald Leckie, Esq., Paisley.
Library of the Society of Writers to H. M. Signet.
Charles Edward Long, Esq., Traveller's Club, London.
Rev. Charles James Lyon, M.A., St. Andrews.
The Earl of Morton, Dalmahoy.
Alexander Macdonald, Esq., General Register House.
Louis Mark Mackenzie, Esq., of Findon, Ross-shire.
A. C. Mackenzie, Esq., St. John's College, Oxford.
Daniel Macmillan, Esq., London.
Sir John Maxwell, of Polloc, Bart.
Thomas Moule, Esq., St. James' Palace.
James Burn Murdoch, Esq., Edinburgh.
John N. Murray, Esq., of Philliphaugh.
The Marquess of Northampton, Castle Ashby, President of the
Archaeological Institute, London. Mark Napier, Esq., Edinburgh. W. W. Hay Newton, Esq., ofNewton John Gough Nichols, Esq., London.
Sir James Ramsay, of Bamff, Bart.
Sir James Miles Riddell, of Ardnaruurchan, Bart.
Lieut.-General Sir John Rose, of Holme, Knight.
Colonel Hugh Rose, Beyrout.
Sir Charles W. A. Ross, of Balnagowan , Bart.
The Duke of Sutherland. John Scott, Esq., H.M.C, Leith. George Seton, Esq., Edinburgh. C. K. Sharpe, Esq., of Hoddam. Alexander Sinclair, Esq., Edinburgh. Peter Slater, Esq., Sculptor, Edinburgh. William Smythe, Esq., of Methven. W. A. Stables, Esq., Cawdor Castle.
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John Stavert, Esq., Burnsgrove.
John Stedman, Esq., Bath.
T. G. Stevenson, Esq., Edinburgh.
Rev. William Stevenson, D.D., South Leith.
William Stirling, Esq., of Keir.
George Stuart, Esq., Edinburgh.
John Stuart, Esq., Aberdeen.
Thomas Thomson, Esq., P.C.S.
Thomas Thomson, Esq., W.S., Edinburgh.
Rev. H. W. Tibbs, M.A., Sheriffhales, Salop.
James Toovey, Esq., London.
James Turnbull, Esq., Briery Yards.
Thomas Turnbull, Esq., Briery Yards.
Mrs. Turnbull, Briery Yards.
W. B. D. D. Turnbull, Esq., Edinburgh, Sec. Soc. Ant. Scot.
Samuel Bliss Turner, Esq., Halesworth, Suffolk.
William F. Vernon, Esq., Hilton Park.
The Lord Willoughby D'Eresbt.
Albert Wat, Esq., Wonham Manor, Reigate.
Daniel Wilson, Esq., Edinburgh,
J. Linning Woodman, Esq., Edinburgh.
Sir Charles G. Young, Knight. Garter. Lieut.-Col. Yule, Edinburgh.
PREFACE.
There are few subjects of greater value, or of more interest to the diligent inquirer into the early history of our country, than that of Seals This, indeed, is readily admitted by all who have paid the least attention to the subject ; while the best historical works afford evidence that Seals form no unimportant element in archaeological research. The importance of the subject being so generally acknowledged, renders it unnecessary to offer any lengthened introductory remarks with a view to direct attention to the following pages.
It is hoped, however, that the following brief remarks illustrating the art may not be considered impertinent or out of place, and though they may contain nothing worthy the attention of such persons whose opportunities of acquiring knowledge have been more favourable than those of the writer, they may yet be read with interest by others who have not paid much attention to it, and may also prove interesting as being the result of the writer's own observations on a subject, the proper treatment of which requires far higher qualifications than he can pretend to claim.
The art of engraving Gems or Seals is one that claims the highest antiquity ; and there is abundant evidence that it was known and practised by nations long previous to the period of which we have now any written records. Not only do the numerous gems of the most remote antiquity found in India and Egypt prove this, but we have the unshaken authority of the Holy Scriptures, an authority which it is delightful to see is being- strengthened daily, by the discoveries made by the intelligent and perse-
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vering Layard, of races and nations whose very existence and names had wellnigh been forgotten.
It is unnecessary to dwell longer on the art as practised in India and Egypt, than merely to observe that it was evidently held in esteem and importance by the natives of those countries, and arrived at the same degree of perfection with the sister arts of sculpture, painting, and architecture, which, judged by the standard of excellence of modern times, may perhaps be thought defective, yet in their kind were certainly excellent.
It was in Greece, in common with all that was beautiful in art, that Gem or Seal engraving attained its highest perfection ; but as the Roman power extended its possessions and influence, the practice of the art was transferred from Greece to the West, and under the Empire we find many works produced equalling in excellence those of the Greek artists. With the decline and fall of the Empire the art suffered also, and though never lost, it lingered on almost in barbarity, till in the general revival of letters and art under the magnificent family of the De Medici, it again rose to perfection, and many works were produced that will bear an honourable comparison with the ancient Masters. These remarks, though perhaps not bearing directly on the particular kind of Seals described in this work, may yet not be unnecessary as pointing out the source, and tracing the progress of the art to the period embraced in it.
It is yet undecided at what period the engraving of Metal Seals, to which we are now to confine our attention, was invented, or rather when they became more generally adopted, since it cannot be doubted that the ancients were acquainted with the art of engraving on metals ; the beautiful coins, both of Greece and Rome, are sufficient evidences of the fact, but it does not appear that they extended the practice of it beyond en- graving the die for striking the coin. It seems most probable that the application and extension of the art to Metal Seals may date from a period subsequent to the fall of the Roman Empire, and in the rising kingdom of the Franks ; or it may, as some believe, have arisen at Constantinople, and thence been early adopted by the Franks; but at whatever period
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or place such Seals may have become generally adopted, there can be no doubt that from the sixth, and during the following centuries, their use became very extensively spread through the continental kingdoms of the north, and, doubtless, the adjacent islands adopted the art and use of Seals not very long thereafter. Leaving untouched the question regarding the use of Seals by the Saxons, we will now confine our remarks to the Seals immediately connected with Scotland.
The earliest Seal of that country yet met with, is of Duncan II., in the latter part of the eleventh century. The twelfth furnishes us with many interesting specimens both of the Ecclesiastical Seals and of those of the Nobility and Gentry ; and though those of the earlier period may seem rudely executed, yet we feel assured, that could perfect impressions of them be obtained, they would be found not deficient in a certain degree of merit and proficiency, sufficient at least to prove that the Art must have been practised a long time previous to that of which we have now any examples. From the time of Duncan, a.d. 1094, we have an uninterrupted succession of the Great Seals of the Kingdom, all executed in a manner that shows the excellence to which the art had arrived at the respective periods ; and, perhaps, on these Seals may be best observed the progressive changes in the armour of the Knight. In the earlier ones are specimens of the Flat- Ring, Trellised or Mascled, and Chain Mail, which are gradually superseded by Plate till the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, when the whole defensive armour is of Plate, with its numerous additions fabricated in the most elegant and costly style. (See Nos. 1, 3, 11, 13, 19, 27, 33, 39, 67, 72.)
The Seals of the Nobility and others of the twelfth and thirteenth cen- turies, also afford interesting specimens of the different kinds of armour : but it is not thought necessary to make particular reference to the numbers where they occur.
During the thirteenth century, the Seals become more numerous and of a greatly improved style. The Great Seal of Alexander III., (Nos. 13, 14,) and those of the Ecclesiastics and Nobles of the same period, are exceedingly beautiful, and executed with a taste and truth of detail that would do no
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discredit to modern art. This century also furnishes many and valuable illustrations of the practice and definitive principles of heraldry. The devices upon the Seals of the preceding century, though they cannot be considered as heraldic, certainly contained the elements of the science ; thus the fleur-de-lis on the Seal of John Montgomerie, (No. 590,) afterwards be- came, with two additional ones, the proper heraldic bearing of the family, and has so continued to adorn their escutcheon unchanged for nearly eight centuries. Other instances will be found in the following Catalogue that will readily suggest themselves to the observant reader.
During the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, the art continued to maintain its excellence, which is particularly apparent in the Seals of the Douglasses, the Lindsays, and other magnates of the country ; but towards the latter part of the fifteenth century, the art began to decline, and during the following one, few appear that can be compared as works of art with those of an earlier time.
The Ecclesiastical Seals of the thirteenth and two following centuries, afford most interesting specimens of the costume of the different orders in the Church. The Bishops are exhibited as vested in the chasuble, amice, alb, stole, maniple ; and the pall seems represented on one, (No. 856, and perhaps also on No. 939,) though not an Archbishop, yet perhaps as Primate of Scotland. On the Monastic Seals also, or indeed wherever a figure of an Abbot or Priest appears, may be observed the same propriety of costume. (See Nos. 863, 903, 939, 942, 946, 948, 969, 1005, 1006, 1067.)
About the latter end of the fourteenth century, the design of the Episco- pal Seals was changed by substituting for the simple figure of the Bishop, which had hitherto been the usual design, either a representation of the Trinity, the Virgin, or the patron saint, within a niche or beneath a canopy.
The rich architectural design of these Seals cannot fail to excite at- tention as valuable illustrations of the art. Indeed from these Seals alone, might be almost distinctly traced the rise, progress, and decline of that beautiful style of architecture which prevailed during that period. Very instructive examples of this may be seen in Nos. 870, 872, 877.
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But the chief value of such a collection as the following pages describe, will of course be found to consist in the many important illustrations it affords of heraldry, of which, in frequent instances, it may be said to be the earliest, if not the only authentic record.
When it is considered that very few and scanty heraldic records of any kind are preserved in this country, and those only of a very late period, Sir David Lindsay's work in 1542, being, it is believed, the earliest of the kind extant, it becomes obvious that such a record of arms as the present work must be of great value.
It would far exceed the proper limits of these remarks, to point out the numerous instances which might materially assist in correcting many mis-statements and erroneous blazon, which either through ignorance or inadvertency, have found a place in several valuable works on Heraldry. One or two instances only will be referred to as an evidence of the utility of the present work. Sir James Balfour and other authors have stated, that the Merchiston family of Napier assumed their arms upon the marriage of John Napier with Elizabeth Menteith, the heiress of Rusky, and co-heiress of Lennox, after the year 1455. The Seal, No. 621, a.d. 1453, is sufficient proof that the Napier family carried those arms previous to the marriage.
The same respectable authorities also state, that the old Earls (it Lennox bore a saltire engrailed cantoned with four roses. In this collection are four (Nos. 489, 491, 492, 493) most interesting and perfect Seals of this noble family, and in all of them the saltire is carried without any en- grailing. Neither is it carried engrailed by the Stuarts, when they succeeded to the title of Earl of Lennox, until about 1576. (See No. 804.)
The well known crest of the noble house of Hamilton, which com- memorates- a very doubtful tradition, will be found to be very different from the crest on the Seal used by the chief of that family in a.d. 1388, and who, moreover, was the first of the chief line that assumed the name, (No. 400 ;) though it should be observed the Earl of Arran in a.d. 1549, (No. 404,) carried the present crest.
Mistakes have also been made by modern heralds in the supporters.
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Thus they have made the supporters of the arms of Maxwell of Polloc, two monkeys, while upon the Seal No. 574, a.d. 1400, they are undoubtedly lions ; and with great propriety the present Baronet has dismissed the monkeys, and resumed the noble animals adopted by his ancestors. These are only a few instances of the use of ancient Seals, many others will be found by the careful observer.
The custom of placing the crest above the shield, seems to have been introduced about the middle of the fourteenth century. The earliest in- stance in this Collection is No. 237, a.d. 1356, a period rather earlier than that when it is supposed the same custom was first introduced into Eng- land. Supporters seem also to have been introduced about this period, and the same Seal, No. 237, which gives the date of the one custom, supplies us also with the date of the other. There are certainly earlier instances where the shield is placed on the breast of an eagle, or where lizards and other animals are placed at the sides and top of the shield, (See Nos. 375, 7S5 ;) and there is the well known Seal of Muriel of Stratherne, (No. 764,) cited by some writers as an example of an early supporter ; but none of them can properly be considered such, being introduced merely to fill up the vacant spaces of the Seal, from which practice, indeed, some have stated sup- porters to derive their origin.
The Privy Seal of James I., a.d. 1429, (No. 43,) is the earliest instance of the National Arms having supporters, and these it will be seen are lions ; the unicorns do not make their appearance before the reign of Mary, whose Great Seal, No. 59, first brings us acquainted with them.
The examples of composed arms, (Nos. 768 and 1241,) are interesting illustrations of the practice before the present system of marshalling was adopted. Nos. 205 and 231 are the earliest examples of impaling ; and No. 496 gives the first and finest example of quartered arms, a.d. 1367.
Though well known to all acquainted with heraldry, it may be neces- sary to mention that the useful system of indicating colour by certain lines and marks was not adopted till a late period ; any attempt, therefore, to give the proper tinctures of the arms blazoned in this work could only
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have been made on conjectural or doubtful authority ; it was therefore considered better not to give any tincture, even in comparatively modern and well-known instances.
A few remarks may here be offered on the shape of the shield, which has varied considerably at different periods. In the earliest will be found the narrow kite-shaped shield of the Normans, which prevailed with some modification, tending rather to the pear-shape, till about the middle of the thirteenth century, when the shield very generally became of that ele- gant form known by the name heater-shape, a form well adapted for dis- playing with grace and distinctness — a most essential matter in heraldry — the charges which the science, then becoming practised on more definite principles, rendered necessary. This shape continued to prevail during the two following centuries, with some variations however having a tendency to increase its breadth rather disproportionally. During the sixteenth century, in common with all that was elegant in the arts, the shield suffered many changes of form by no means adding to its beauty or usefulness. The most fantastic and ill-conceived forms were used, many such will be found in this Collection, though special reference to them has not been made in the de- scription.
The lozenge-shape, perhaps the worst that could be conceived for the purpose of displaying armorial charges, has been imperatively as- signed as the only proper shape which ladies should carry ; but it seems remarkable that in the long period embraced in this Collection, including the best periods of heraldry, in which occur numerous instances of arms carried by females, but in no one instance does the shield take any other form than the prevailing one of the period. In England, as early as the fourteenth century, the lozenge-shape appears to have been used by ladies, (perhaps exclusively in their widowhood,) but it certainly is singular that no instance of that shape has been met with here until a very recent period, and, considering how very unsuitable such a shape is for the purpose, per- haps the sooner it is discontinued the better. Equally unsuitable is tin absurd fashion which has too extensively prevailed in modern times, of
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having angular projecting points at the upper part ; it is, however, pleasing to observe at the present time a return to the elegant form of earlier ages.
The subject of the mottoes and devices cannot be passed unnoticed. It is of considerable interest, well deserving the attention of the archaeologist, for as such Seals were probably intended not for official or public purposes, but for private and confidential intercourse, they become valuable and in- teresting evidences of individual taste, or of the feelings or sentiments pre- valent at the time. Thus, the very early seal of Thor Longus, (eleventh century, of which unfortunately there is no impression in this Collection,) having the motto, " thor me mittit amico," and the Seals of the Dunbars, (Nos. 287-293,) are pretty examples of individual friendly intercourse, and even the more tender sentiment is observable on those of the latter. The very pretty Seal of Alexander III., (No. 15,) " esto prudens ut serpens et simplex sicut columba," may well indicate the prudent policy of that able monarch.
The mottoes on the Ecclesiastical Seals (in which class they are found more numerous) are, as might be expected, of a devotional character ; and though, in some instances, they may perhaps be adverse to the feeling of the present age, there are few which, if considered rightly, would not afford in- struction and delight ; certainly they are all expressive of a deep devotional feeling that demands respect.
In some instances but little attention seems to have been paid in adapt- ing the motto to the device. It would seem as if an antique gem were almost capriciously taken, and a motto engraved around, not having the least appa- rent connexion or reference to the device ; hence some strange discrepancies arise. We have lately seen one of this description from a collection in England, which has the design of a young faun attending with the wine- cup upon Bacchus, and the motto surrounding it is " jesus est amor meus," (Jesus is my love.) In other instances the device and motto is most ap- propriate, and produce a pleasing and striking effect. The Seal of Brian Fitzalan, (No. 336,) is of this description. Also one from the collection of Albert Way. Esq., deserves particular mention : — a figure of a priest conse-
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crating the chalice, of course to be understood as emblematic of that Divine work of love by which alone eternal peace can be obtained, and the motto. " crede michi et est satis," (Believe in me, and it is sufficient.)
These examples are sufficient to show that mottoes were generally in use from the earliest period ; but mottoes as forming part of the accessories of arms are supposed not to have a very early origin ; very few such occur in this collection, and those not earlier than the sixteenth century. The Seal of Margaret, Queen of James IV., a.d. 1526, (No. 55,) has the motto on a scroll beneath the shield ; and the Great Seal of Queen Mary, No. 59, is the first of that kind which has on it a motto instead of merely the name and style. Yet it cannot be doubted that mottoes were used (as part of accessories) at a much earlier period, and there is certainly one, though it has not been read, on the Seal of Archibald Douglas, Lord of Galloway, as early as a.d. 1373, (No. 239.)
It may well be feared that these remarks are extending to au unreason- able length ; yet it is hoped the indulgence of the reader will be granted while a few words on the material of the Seal, the shape, and the method of cutting it, &c, will bring this Address to a close.
The earliest mention of Seals in the Scriptures is under the general term of signet or rings, which conveys no information as to the material of which they were composed ; but at a later period where they are men- tioned in connexion with the gems adorning the breastplate of the High Priest, there appears pretty certain evidence for believing that these signets or rings were engraved gems set in gold or other metal.
There seems little doubt that the original matrices of the Seals described in this work have been entirely formed of metal. Of the few remaining specimens still preserved in the cabinets of various collectors, they are for the most part formed of brass, some are of silver, and one instance (No. 44) at least supplies a fine specimen of a gold matrix. No matrices of a very early date have been preserved, none indeed, it is believed, previous to the fourteenth century, unless we except those interesting gems in a metal setting which are met with about the eleventh and twelfth centuries, of which
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it is believed there are good specimens in Dublin. The occurrence of these gems on the Seals of our early Barons is an interesting subject for inquiry. As they are found pretty numerous on the Seals of the De Vescis and the Avenels, we may suppose these warlike Knights to have been collectors, and to have formed a cabinet during their crusading expedition, of which perhaps it was the best fruits. They are pleasing evidences of a desire for refine- ment which the possession of such luxuries of art always inspire.
The Seals of the Nobility and Gentry present little variation from the circular-shape ; occasionally in the earlier periods we find some of an oval, and more rarely the triangular or same shape as the shield. On the other hand the Ecclesiastical class presents little variation from that pointed oval-shape known as the Vesica Piscis, and which seems to have been almost exclusively appropriated to the Seals of Ecclesiastical persons and In- stitutions, at least from the twelfth century.
This form is supposed to have some symbolical signification, and it may not unnaturally be supposed to represent the Church. For as the two circles, the intersection of which gives this figure, may symbolically represent the circles of time and eternity, so the figure given, may well represent the Church, where in a peculiar manner are united the affairs of time with the more important affairs of eternity ; or in other words, the Church in the faithful discharge of its duties, forms, as it were, a connecting link or in- troductory passage,— a resting-place where, though within the circle of time and still militant, may yet be met and enjoyed in some slight degree the blessings of eternit}'.
The method of engraving or cutting these Seals was entirely by tin hand, with the aid of small chisels and suitable punches of hardened steel, much in the same manner as the dies for striking coins or medals are executed. The letters of the inscription round the Seal, some of which are very beautiful, have most probably been struck in from steel punches, but in the majority of cases, they have evidently been cut with the hand.
The method of engraving gems or precious stones for Seals is effected by quite a different mechanical process, being accomplished by means of
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small tools of soft iron fixed in a lathe, which is kept in motion by the foot of the engraver, in the same way as the ordinary turning-lathe. The tool is kept moist with oil and finely powdered diamond ; the stone to be engraved is then held and guided by the hand against it, while the rapidly revolving motion of the tool, aided by the diamond dust, cuts into the stone the desired figure. By this simple process, and which has undergone no material change from the earliest periods, have been executed the finest gems of antiquity, which still command the admiration of the most refined taste and judgment. Within the last few years, metal Seals have been en- graved by the same means as gems, only dispensing with the oil and dia- mond dust, and using steel tools having serrated or file-like edges. This method, however, is far from being generally practised, though there is little doubt, when better known, it will be as generally used for the en- graving of Metals as of Stones. The greater facility with which the rapidly revolving tool is managed in the hand of the artist, gives a decided ad- vantage over the older and ordinary method of cutting with chisels.
To complete these remarks, it seems necessary to notice very briefly the wax of which these impressions were formed, and the mode of appending them to the instrument. The wax has varied much in colour during different ages, green, white, or the natural colour of the wax, and red, have been used indiscriminately, without being regulated by any particular rule, except. perhaps, the taste of the owmer or the fashion of the times. White, or the natural colour of the wax, continued to be used for the Great Seals, and the Burghs and Monasteries, at least for such as have a Counter Seal of the same size ; but the green— in which colour they look exceedingly beautiful — went out of use after the fourteenth century, and the red predominated.
In the earliest periods the impressions have been most carefully made, the wax being of one colour only, and without leaving any border round the edge of the Seal ; but at a later period, it seems the impression was first taken in coloured, and then imbedded in a mass of uncoloured wax. forming in some instances a deep and broad border round the design. It is surprising how very durable the wax has proved in many instances, pre-
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serving the original sharpness and beauty of the impression almost perfect. In the majority of cases, however, we have to lament not only the ravages of time, but the still more fatal effects of carelessness.
The manner in which these Seals were appended to the document, was by passing a narrow strip of parchment, or a silk cord plaited or twisted, through a slit in the parchment document at the lower edge, and the ends being held together, the wax was pressed or moulded round them a short distance from the ends, and the Seal impressed on it, thus securely appending it to the document. In some cases the wax was spread on the document itself, and the Seal impressed. This however very rarely occurs, and in almost all in this Collection the Seals are pendent.
That this Mas the practice in early periods even among the Romans, some evidence is afforded by a passage in the writings of the apostle Paul,""' where a figurative allusion is made to a Seal having two distinct sentences, which we may suppose to have been inscribed on each side of the Seal ; and if this be a correct view of the apostle's illustration, it furnishes evidence both of the Seal being pendent and having a Counter Seal.
All the Seals described in this Catalogue have been taken from original documents preserved either in public archives or private collections, (a list of these will be found at page xxv.) excepting those referred to as being at Durham. To the rich collection there preserved the opportunity of gaining access has not been afforded, and the few Seals in this Catalogue from that collection, and one from the Duchy of Lancaster, are from casts communi- cated by the Rev. J. H. Hughes, M.A.
It is believed that no work similar to the present has yet appeared ; and if — though the result of many years' labour — it be not so complete as could be wished, it is hoped it will be found to supply in some degree a want that has long been felt by the zealous archaeologist. The hope is also cherished, that from the publicity now given to the subject, and its great importance as illustrating early history, greater facilities will be afforded for increasing the collection, so that, eventually, Scotland may possess a complete armory
* 2 Timothy ii. 19.
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based exclusively upon Seals of an early date. Such a work would do much to preserve heraldry in its legitimate purity. There can be little doubt but abundance of rich materials for such a work are in existence, and if the subject be viewed in its proper light by our landed proprietors and chiefs of ancient families, it is hoped that in that spirit of liberality which is characteristic of the age, every facility will be afforded to explore the hidden treasures of their charter-rooms, and bring to light much that may benefit the public, and materially aid the labours of the historian.*
In conclusion, the writer of these remarks begs to state, that he has taken every care to make the following work accurate and interesting, but quite sensible of his many disqualifications for the proper treatment of such a subject, he is far from supposing it perfect, or that it will escape perhaps merited censure ; he trusts, however, that no very serious errors will be found. In works of this kind, produced even under the most favourable circum- stances, it is almost impossible to avoid mistakes ; he therefore craves some consideration. His labours are now concluded, and he sincerely hopes that his humble efforts hitherto made amid many disadvantages, but in the spirit of love for the work, will be found worthy the patronage which has been bestowed ; and should it be the means of leading any one better qualified than himself to treat the subject in that large and comprehensive manner it deserves, he will be much gratified at having been instrumental in so doing.
It is now the pleasing duty of the writer gratefully to acknowledge the favour and encouragement he has received from numerous gentlemen, and the willing and efficient aid rendered to the present work. To the Members of the Bannatyne Club in particular he is much indebted, as without the assistance of that honourable body it would have been impossible for him to have produced the volume in the style in which it is now presented to the Subscribers. His thanks are due to the authorities of the Register
* While these pages have been at the press, the writer has heard with much pleasure that the Collec- tion of Seals of the late General Button, is still preserved, and likely soon to be made accessible to the student in the Museum of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. It is expected that many Seals will be found therein, that may perhaps be included in a supplemental volume, at no very distant period, should the present one be favourably received.
xxiv PREFACE.
House, for access to the valuable collection of charters contained therein; to the Earl of Morton, the Marquess of Tweeddale, and other proprietors, for the like favour ; and in an especial manner is he indebted to the following gentlemen, who have ever shown a lively interest in the work, and have willingly contributed much valuable information and assistance in forming this Collection : — Lord Lindsay ; Sir Walter Calverly Trevelyan, Bart.; P. Chalmers, Esq., of Auldbar ; Thomas Thomson, Esq., P.C.S. ; Cosmo Innes, Esq. ; W. B. D. D. Turnbull, Esq. ; Alexander Macdonald, Esq. ; David Laing, Esq. ; Albert Way, Esq. ; George Seton, Esq. ; William Fraser, Esq. ; and the Rev. James Henry Hughes, M.A., late fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford, Chaplain H.E.I.C.S., whose extensive knowledge of heraldry and genealogy has proved a source of great assistance during the period which his more important duties in a distant country allowed him to remain in Edinburgh.
The name of the late George Smythe, Esq., younger of Methven, should be included among those to whom the author is much indebted for many valuable additions at an early period of the formation of this Collection, and whose premature removal from a sphere of usefulness is justly lamented by all who had the happiness of knowing him.
To the liberality of C. K. Sharpe, Esq. ; W. W. Hay Newton, Esq. ; and James Gibson Craig, Esq. ; he is indebted for three plates which illustrate the volume, in addition to those contributed by the Bannatyne Club.
He has to acknowledge the kindness of Henry Drummond, Esq., M.P., in permitting the use of some woodcuts which had been engraved for illus- trating his work of the " History of Noble British Families."
To Mark Napier, Esq., he is also indebted for the woodcuts of the Seals of the Napiers.
To these gentlemen, and to all who have encouraged the writer in the present undertaking, he returns his sincere thanks, in the hope that the manner in which he has performed his task will give satisfaction to those whose approbation he will esteem as his best reward.
H. LAING. Edinburgh, July 1850.
LIST OF THE COLLECTIONS OF CHARTERS,
WHICH HAVE SUPPLIED THE SEALS IN THE FOLLOWING CATALOGUE, WITH THE NAMES OF THEIR PROPRIETORS.
Athoi.i. Charters . . The Duke of Atholl. A fine collection; many of an early date.
Auldbar, Patrick Chalmers, Esq., of Auldbar.
Balnagowan .... Sir Charles W. A. Ross, Bart., of Balnagowan.
Balnamoon .... James Carnegie Arbuthnot, Esq., of Balnamoon.
Balthyock .... Neil J. Ferguson Blair, Esq., of Balthyock.
Bardowie John Buchanan Hamilton, Esq., of Leny and Bardowie.
Breadalbane . . . The Marquess of Breadalbane.
Brechin The Archives of the Burgh of Brechin.
Cardross David Erskine, Esq., of Cardross.
Chatter House, West- | A valuable collection of various Instruments, principally of (he
minster I Homage Deeds, relative to the affairs of Scotland.
Chishoi.m Communicated by George Anderson, Esq., Inverness.
Cockairnte .... William H. Mowbray, Esq., of Cockairnie and Otterstou.
Daliiousie .... The Marquess of Dalhousie.
Dun William Kennedy Erskine, Esq., of Dun.
Duntreath .... Sir Archibald Edmonstone, Bart., of Duntreath.
Edinburgh City . . . The Archives of the City of Edinburgh.
Elibank The Lord Elibank.
Euock, Veitch of . . James Veitch, Esq., of Eliock.
d
xxvi LIST OF CHARTERS.
Fairburn Keith Stewart Mackenzie, Esq., of Seaforth.
Findourie James Carnegie Arbuthnot, Esq., of Balnamoon.
Finzean Francis Farqukarson, Esq., of Finzean.
Fleurs The Duke of Roxburghe.
Fotheringham . . . Thomas Frederick Fotheringham, Esq., of Pourie.
Garloch Sir Kennetk Smith Mackenzie, Bart., of Garloch.
Glammis The Earl of Strathmore. A fine collection of Family Charters,
in the Charter-room at Glammis Castle.
Glasgow College . . A fine Collection belonging to the University.
Glasgow The Archives of the City of Glasgow.
Grat The Lord Gray.
Greenhill .... David Greenhill, Esq., Charlton, near Montrose.
Hawick The Archives of the Town of Hawick.
Kilravock .... Captain John Rose, of Kilravock.
Kilsyth Sir Archibald Edmonstone, Bart., of Duntreath.
Kiktore The Earl of Kintore.
Leven and Melville . The Earl of Leven and Melville.
Mackenzie of Seaforth Hon. Mrs. Stewart Mackenzie, of Seaforth.
Marchmount . . . . Sir Hugh Hume Campbell, Bart., of Marchmount.
Marr A fine Collection belonging to the Earldom of Marr.
Meikleour .... Right Hon. Baroness Keith.
Melros A valuable Collection of above 600 Charters, &c, from a very
early period, formerly belonging to the Earl of Morton, who presented them to the Duke of Buccleuch, by whom they have been deposited in the General Register House.
Montmusk Sir James Grant, Bart., of Monymusk.
Morton The Earl of Morton. A fine Collection of Family Charters, in
the Charter-room at Dalmahoy.
Napier The Lord Napier, Thirlstane Castle.
Newbattle .... The Marquess of Lothian. A fine Collection at Newbattle
Abbey.
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Panmdre Lord Paninure. A fine Collection of an early date; those
used for this work are chiefly relating to the Monasteries of Holyrood and North Berwick, being now in the General Register House.
Philipuaugh .... John N. Murray, Esq., of Philiphaugh.
Polton Mrs. Dundas Durham, of Largo and Polton.
Eotiies The Earl of Rothes, Leslie House.
Seaforth Hon. Mrs. Stewart Mackenzie, of Seaforth.
Sutherland of Fokse . George Sutherland, Esq., of Forse.
St. Andrews .... The Archives of the City of St. Andrews.
St. Salvator's College The Charter Chest of the College, St. Andrews.
Soutuesk Sir James Carnegie, Bart., of Kinnaird.
Tweeddale .... The Marquess of Tweeddale. A fine Collection, some of a very
early date, in the Charier-room at Tester.
a, ^ a t> ( This reference is given to some Charters communi-
Ihe late G. S.mythe, Esq. I &
t, t-. r, -c- * < cated to the compiler by these gentlemen, without
I he late Donald Gregory, Esq.* \ ' J
( note of their place of custody.
*This gentleman for a time filled the office of Secretary to the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland in a most efficient manner, and his laborious and a nto the early history of the Isles have
thrown considerable light on that interesting portion of the country. To the regret of all. his labours were interrupted by his early death.
LIST OF THE PLATES.
Frontispiece. — A Charter and Seal of Robert de Lundres, No. 551.
PLATE r.
fig
1. Privy Seal of Alexander III.,
2, 3. Robert I.,
4. David II.,
PLATE II.
1. Privy Seal, James I.,
2. Queen Mary of Gueldres,
PLATE III 1 . Walter Stuart Fitzalan, 2, 3. Alan Stuart, 4, 5. Walter Stuart, .
PLATE IV
1. Peter Currie,
2. Roger Burnard,
3. Hugh Normanvill,
4. Roger Scalebroc,
5. Dunean, Earl of Carrick,
PLATE V.
1. William Avenel,
2. Gervase Avenel,
3. Roger Avenel, .
4. John Avenel,
5. William Morville, li. Richard Morville,
IS, 16
25, 26
29
769, 770
771,772 773, 774
229 144 643 719
164
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7. |
Avicia Lancaster, |
No. 482 |
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8. |
William Morville, |
S94 |
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9. |
Walter Ridel, . |
695 |
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10. |
Patrick Ridel, . |
694 |
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11. |
Patrick Ridel, . PLATE VI |
693 |
|
1. |
Walter Windlesores, |
847 |
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2. |
Robert Muscamp, |
618 |
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3. |
Robert Muscamp, |
619 |
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4. |
Eustace de Vesci, |
830, 831 |
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S. |
Margaret de Vesci, . |
832 |
|
6. |
William de Vesci, |
833 |
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'• |
John de Vesci, PLATE VII. |
834 |
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1. |
John, Son of Waldeve, |
458 |
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2. |
William de Lillesclif, |
501 |
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3. |
John, Son of Michael, |
459 |
|
4. |
Phillip Petcox, . |
668 |
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5. |
Galfrid de Hordene, |
438, 439 |
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6. |
Petronella, |
669 |
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7. |
Thomas Colvil, . |
190 |
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8. |
Thomas Lessedwyn, |
494 |
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9. |
Thomas de Aunoy, PLATE VIII. |
93 |
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1. |
Patrick, Earl of Dunbar, . |
283 |
LIST OF THE PLATES.
2. Patrick, Earl of Dunbar, . 284, 285
3. Patrick, Earl of Dunbar, . 286, 287
PLATE IX.
1. Phillip de Valoniis, .... 828
2. William, Son of John, . . 843
3. William, Son of John, ... 844
4. William, Son of John,
5. Uchtred, Son of Osulf,
PLATE X.
1. Laurence Abernethy, ... 81
2. Archibald Maedowal, of Makerston, . .559
3. Sir Alexander Seton, Knight, . 736
4. Thomas Balliol, 103
5. Peter Cockburn, .... 183
6. Robert Graham, of Weilston, . 379
7. Robert Colvil, Lord of Oxenhaiu, . 192
8. Gilbert Maxwell, .... 573
9. Robert de Vere, Earl of Oxford, 829
10. Robert Scott, of Rankilburne, . . 722
11. Robert Croc, 221
12. Hugh Spens, ..... 753
13. John Felton, Lord of Ochiltree, 324
14. JohnGifford, 356
15. Gilbert Grierson, of Lag, ... 391
PLATE XI.
1. Saer de Quinci, Earl of Winchester, 679, 680
2. Roger de Quinci, Earl of Winchester, 681, 682
PLATE XII.
1. Sir John Hamilton, Knight, . . 400
2. Thomas Kirkpatrick, of Closeburn, . 474
3. George Dunbar, Earl of March, . 295
4. John, Lord of the Isles, . . 452
5. Monastery of Holyrood, . 1037
6. Alexander, Lord of the Isles, 451
7. William Chalmers, . . . 168
8. William Newton, of Newton, . 640
9. Euphemia Leslie, Countess of Ross, . 499
PLATE XIII.
1 . Malise, Earl of Stratherne, . 763
2. Patrick Dunbar, Earl of March. 289
3. Patrick Drummoud, .
4. Alexander Stuart, Earl of Marr,
PLATE XIV. Richard, Bishop of St. Andrews,
.';.")«, 8.57
PLATE XV.
1. Joceline, Bishop of Glasgow, . 939,940
2. Simon, Archdean of Glasgow, . 1030
3. Florence, Bishop Elect of Glasgow, . 941
4. Walter, Bishop of Glasgow, . 942, 943
5. William, Bishop of Glasgow, . 944. 945
6. Robert Wishart, Bishop of Glasgow, 949
PLATE XVI.
i . Robert Wishart, Bishop of Glasgow,
2. Chapter of Glasgow, ....
3. John Wishart, Bishop of Glasgow,
4. John Lindsay, Bishop of Glasgow,
5. Andrew Muirhead, Bishop of Glasgow,
PLATE XVII.
1 . Robert Wishart, Bishop of Glasgow, .
2. William Lauder, Bishop of Glasgow, .
3. John Laing, Bishop of Glasgow,
946, 947 1026 9.50 9.51
948 952 9.54
4, 5. Robert Blacader, Bishop of Glasgow, 9.5.5, 956
PLATE XVIII.
1. Bricius, Bishop of Moray, . 903,904
2. Alexander Bur, Bishop of Moray, . 907
3. George Shorsewood, Bishop of Brechin, 9 1 6
PLATE XIX.
1. James Stuart, Bishop of Moray, . 909
2. Andrew Stuart, Bishop of Moray, 910
3. John Winchester, Bishop of Moray, . 908
4. Patrick Hepburn, Bishop of Moray, . 913
5. James Hepburn, Bishop of Moray, 912
6. Andrew Forman, Bishop of Moray, . 911
7. Chapter of Moray, .... 1083
PLATE XX.
1 . Chapter of St. Mary's, Haddington, . 1036
2. Patrick Graham, Archbishop of St. Andrews, 872
3. James Stuart, Archbishop of St. Andrews, 875
LIST OF THE PLATES.
Fig.
PLATE XXI.
1. William Lamberton, Chancellor of
Glasgow, 1U31
2. William Lamberton, Bishop of St Andrews, 865
3. John de Ganiery, Canon of Caithness, 990
4. Vicar-General of Scotland, . 1137
5. James Beton, Bishop of Glasgow, . 959
6. Official of Glasgow, .... 1 034
7. John Carrick, Chancellor of Glasgow, 1032
8. Chapter of Glasgow, . . 1029
9. Chapter of Glasgow, . . 1027
PLATE XXII.
1. Chapter of Glasgow 1023
2. Chapter of Glasgow, . . 1024,1025
3. Common Seal of the City of Glasgow, 1 1 65
PLATE XXIII.
1 . Adam, Abbot of Holyrood,
2. Monastery of Holyrood,
3. Robert, Commendator of Holyrood,
PLATE XXIV.
1 . Chapter of St. Giles, Edinburgh,
2. Monastery of Holyrood,
3. Monastery of Holyrood,
PLATE XXV.
1 , Abbot of Kelso, ....
2. Monastery of St. Mary's, Kelso,
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1041 |
0 |
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1038 |
e. |
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314 |
7 |
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8 |
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9 |
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1019 1039 |
10 11 |
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1040 |
106) 1057
3. Patrick, Abbot of Kelso, . . 1062
4. Monastery of St. Mary's, Kelso, 1060
PLATE XXVI.
1 . Chapter of St. Mary's, Caithness, . 988
2. Counter Seal of the same, . . . 989
PLATE XXVII.
1. Abbey of Inchaffrey, . . . . 1045
2. Counter Seal of the same, . . . 1046
3. Monastery of Inchmahome, . 1051
4. Chapter of Dunbar, .... 1000
5. Robert Reid, Bishop of Orkney, . 937
PLATE XXVIII.
1 . Thomas de Yestred, . . . 1248
2. John Lord Hay, of Yester, . 1225
3. Adam de Morham, .... 1 237
4. Robert, Son of Hugh, . 1240 John, Lord Hay of Yester, . 1228 Sir Hugh Fotheringham, Knight, 1220 Nigel Cuningham, .... 1214 William, Lord Hay of Yester, . 1230 James Gifford, of Sheriffhall, . 357 Sir William Hay, of Tallo, . 1223 Thomas Hay, 1224
PLATE XXIX.
1. Common Seal of the City of Aberdeen, 1 146
2. Counter Seal of the same, . . . 1147
3. Common Seal of the City of Edinburgh, 1156
4. Counter Seal of the same, . . . 1157
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE
GREAT SEALS AND SIGNETS OF THE KINGS OF SCOTLAND.
1. DUNCAN II. a.d. 1094—1098.
This Seal is rather injured, but not more so than might be expected from its early date. The design represents the King on horseback, armed apparently in a trellised hauberk which extends to the knees, the legs protected by the same kind of armour. A conical-shaped helmet or chapelle-de-fer with nasal, over the Coif-de-mailles, protects his head. In his right hand he holds a lance with a pennon of two points, and in the left a kite-shaped shield. The saddle is large, and secured only by the breast leather, quite plain and covered by a long narrow cloth. The inscription is lost, except the letters —
" sigill orvm." It has probably been, " sigillum duncaxi deo EECXORE
REGIS SCOTTORUM." — A pjiended to a Charter in the Treasury of Durham Cathedral. c. a.d. 1096.
2. EDGAR, a.d. 1098—1107.
This seal is in a similar condition to the last. The design represents the King sitting on a throne or rather stool of state ; the legs terminating in eagle's claws. He has a crown upon his head, and seems vested in state robes ; but in place of the cloak fastened on the breast, worn by his successor, (Alexander I.,) he wears a robe very similar to the Roman pallium, fastened over the right shoulder, leaving the arm free, and falling in folds in front and over the left arm. In his right hand he holds a sceptre, resting the end on his knee. In the left he holds a sword near the point, the handle resting in the same
2 CATALOGUE OF
manner. The inscription is much broken, but from the remaining parts of the letters it has evidently been — " imago edgari SCOTTOUUH basilei." — Appended to a Charter in the Treasury of Dur- ham Cathedral, c. a.d. 1100. — Another seal of the same King, slight/;/ differing from the above, is also preserved in the same Treasury.
3. ALEXANDER I. a.d. 1107—1124.
This seal is partly broken. The King on horseback holding a gonfanon with three points in his right hand, and in his left a kite-shaped shield, as in the seal of Duncan, and in both cases it is the inside of the shield that is seen. He wears a hauberk of flat rings, fitting close to the body with a skirt, below which is seen the quilted tunic. The sleeves are wide and leave the hands uncovered. The hood, or Coif-de-mailles, is attached to the hauberk, and thrown back from the face ; and above the hood is a chapelle-de-fer, with nasal. The legs and feet are protected by chauses of ring-mail, and from the heel projects the simple prick-spur. The breast leather securing the saddle is more orna- mented than that of Duncan's.
" alexande[r DEO RECfTORE rex SCOTTORU31."
4. Counter Seal of the last.
The King sitting on a chair of state, vested in royal robes. The cloak, richly em- broidered, thrown over his shoulders and fastened on the breast. Both arms extended ; in his right he holds a sword, and in the left a globe surmounted with a cross. It does not seem as if he had a crown upon his head, but rather a close fitting cap. Under each hand, on the fiel I of the seal, is a roundle charged with some indistinct figure.
"ale[x]ander [deo r]ec[tore s]cottoru[h]." — Durham Cathedral, c. a.d. 1112.
5. DAVID I. a.d. 1124—1153.
Although this is merely a fragment, it is, perhaps, more entire than any seal of David now remaining in Scotland. The design both of this and the counter seal following is precisely the same as that of Alexander, No. 3. Only the last letter [si] of the inscription remains, but there can be no doubt it was —
" DAVID DEO RECTORE REX SCOTTORUBI."
fi. Counter Seal of the last.
Precisely the same design as No. 4. The first word "David" is all that remains
of the inscription. Appended to the Foundation Charter of the Alley ofHolyrood. a.d. 1140 City oj
Edinburgh Charters.
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7. MALCOLM IV. a.d. 1153—1165.
In the same unfortunately imperfect state as the preceding one. The design is the same. Part of the letters O. L. V., being part of the name " Malcolum," are all that now remain.
8. Counter Seal of the last.
Appended to Confirmation of the Church of Kind to the Abbey of Holt/rood. c. a.d. 1156. — Panmure Charters.
9. WILLIAM the Lion. a.d. 1165—1214.
This seal is often met with pretty entire ; the execution of the design does not shew any advance in the art. The King on horseback at gallop, with a lance and pennon of three points in his right hand, and in his left a shield differing materially in shape and position from those previously described. In this instance the shield is very convex, and nearly approaches to the elegant heater shape. The position of the shield suspended in front of the body by the guige allows a great part of the exterior to be seen, and on this was sub- sequently depicted the armorial bearings of the owner of the seal. On this shield, however, nothing is represented, it is quite plain, except a little above the middle there is a projecting point, (the bos ?) Though not very distinct, the King seems armed in a similar manner to Alexander, but the sleeves fitting close, probably covering the hands. The sword-sheath is seen hanging from the left side of the saddle, and is the only instance where it has been repre- sented. The breast leather and saddle are without any ornament.
" wili.elmus deo rectore rex scottoku.m."
1 0. Counter Seal of the last.
The King seated on a chair or stool of state, and clothed in royal robes as in the seal of Alexander, No. 4, though not so richly adorned. Both arms are ex- tended, the right holds a sword, and the left the globe and cross.
•• willelmus deo rectore rex SCOTTORUM." — Appended to Charter in Metros Col- lection, c. a.d. 1170.
11. ALEXANDER II. a.d. 1214— 1249.
This is a fine seal, the manner in which it is executed shews a very decided improve- ment in the art. The King is represented on horseback similar to the preceding Kings, but differing from them in holding a drawn sword in his right hand, in- stead of the lance with its pennon which had been invariably represented during the previous century. Suspended in front of the body by the guige,
4 CATALOGUE OF
which seems ornamented, is a shield, on which is distinctly and boldly repre- sented the lion rampant, with apparent remains of the double tressure fleur-de- lisee. The King is armed in mascled armour with surcoat over, and the helmet is now cylindrical, and nearly square at the top, with the important ad- dition of a lower piece, the aventaile protecting the face. The spur is the lance head single point. The breast leather of the horse is decorated with tassels, and on the back part of the saddle-cloth is embroidered the lion rampant, and here certainly is no tressure. " alexander deo rectoke rex scottorum."
12. Counter Seal of the last.
This is precisely the same design as that of William the Lion, No. (i, but executed in a superior style, the throne or stool of state more richly ornamented, and on each side is a branch of foliage. The cross on the orb is much longer, more like the Passion cross.
" Alexander deo rectore rex scottorum." — Appended to Composition niadt <ll Listun between the Monastery of Melros ami Roger Avenel. c. A.u. 1235. — Metros Charters.
13. ALEXANDER in. a.d. 1249—1285.
This richly designed seal, as well as the following Privy Seal of the same King, executed with great spirit and truth in all its details, is an interesting proof of the advanced state of the Arts at that period. The King, on horseback, at full speed, is completely armed in chain-mail, which appears to be continued, without a skirt, over the legs and feet. Above the mail he wears a surcoat. and on his head a cylindrical helmet, with horizontal opening, square topped ; from the centre rises a plume of feathers, in his right hand is a sword ; and in front, suspended by the guige ornamented, is a shield, with the arms of Scot- land, which are repeated on the long-flowing caparisons of the horse. On this seal first appear the girths securing the saddle. About a third part of the reins next the bit is formed of chain. The head of the horse is decorated with a plume of feathers. The background is ornamented with trefoils.
•' alexander deo rec[tor]e rex scottorum."
1 1 Counter Seal of the last.
A similar design to the preceding Kings, but greatly improved in style, and en- riched with ornament. The King is here seated on a throne, decorated with rich pannels and four finials of fleur-de-lis ; in his right hand he holds a
SCOTTISH SEALS. 5
sceptre, terminating in a foliated ornament, his left resting on the clasp or chain which secure his robes ; his feet resting on two lizards ; on his head a crown of four strawberry leaves ; the background seme of trefoils. The in- scription is broken ; it appears to be precisely the same as in the obverse. Appended to Charter of free forestry of the Lands of Kyle to the Abbe// of Melros. a.d. 1265. — Melros Charters.
lo. ALEXANDER III. Plate I. Jig. 1.
This is a Privy Seal, (sigillum secretum,) exceedingly pretty, and in tolerably good preservation. The King is sitting on a throne or stool of state, crowned, as in the last, holding in his right hand a sword horizontally across his knees, in his left he holds a sceptre, the end of which terminates in an elegant foliated ornament. The inscription is broken in parts., but has evidently been
" ESTO PRU[DENS UT SERPENS ET SIMPLe]x SICUT COLUMBA."
There is also another inscription within the above —
" DEI GRA REX SCOTT."
IT,. Counter Seal of the last. Plate I. fig. 1.
A shield, charged with the arms of Scotland. The inscription on this is the same
as the first inscription on the preceding. " esto prudens," &c. — Appended to Confirmation of Farningdon to th Monastery of
Melros. c. a.d. 1260. — Melros Charters.
17. Fragment op Seal used by the Guardians of Scotland after the Death of
Alexander III. a.d. 1286 — 1292.
It appears to have been a handsome seal, with the design of St. Andrew, crowned with the nimbus, extended on his cross. The background of the seal is seme of trefoils. Only two letters of the inscription remain on this impression, but the following, as well as that on the Counter Seal, has been made up from several fragments :
•' andreas scotis dux est ft compatriotis."
18. Counter Seal of the last.
The arms of Scotland. The background ornamented in the same manner as the last. The names of the Governors which appear in this instrument are — William Frazer,
Bishop of St. Andrews ; Robert Wisheart, Bishop of Glasgow ; John Cumin ;
James, Steward of Scotland ; Brian Fitzallan. " sigillum scocie deputatum REGIMINI regni." — Appended to an Order addressed to
Alexander Balliol, Great Chamberlain, a.d. 1292. — Thomas Thomson. Esq.
6 CATALOGUE OF
19. JOHN BALLIOL. a.d. 1292—1296.
A remarkably handsome seal. The King sitting on horseback, at full speed, a sword in his right hand, and in his left a shield, charged with the arms of Scotland, which are repeated on the caparisons of the horse. He is armed in chain-mail with a surcoat over; the chauses on the legs are also chain. The helmet is cylindrical and square topped, having three rows of perpendicular openings, and one horizontal, in front. A crown of strawberry leaves surmounts the helmet. " johannes dei gracia rex scottoiu'm."
20 Counter Seal of the last.
This is a similar design to the preceding one of Alexander, No. 14. The King is here seated on a throne decorated with rich pannels and four crocketed pinnacles ; iu his right hand he holds a sceptre, resting on his knee, and terminating in ex- actly the same pattern as that on the Privy Seal of Alexander HI., No. 15 ; his left hand is resting on the clasp or chain which secures the cloak upon his shoulders. On his head an open crown of three strawberry leaves. On the dexter of throne is a shield, charged with an orle, the paternal arms of Balliol ; on the sinister side is another, bearing a lion rampant. " Johannes dei gracia res SCOTTORUM." — Appended to the great Indenture regarding the Scottish Records, a.d. 1292. — General Register House.
21. ROBERT I., (BRUCE.) a.d. 1306— 1329.
A similar design to the seal of Balliol, No. 19, equally well executed. The King is in a complete suit of chain-mail, in his right hand a sword, and in his left a shield, charged with the arms of Scotland, which are also embroidered on the surcoat, this being the first appearance of surcoats so ornamented. The helmet is now of the round shape, having also the great improvement of a moveable visor, perforated for the admission of air; on the helmet is a crown of three strawberry leaves. The caparisons of the horse, embroidered with the royal arms of Scotland, are flowing more gracefully than in the preceding ; a plume of feathers decorates his head.
" robertus deo rectore rex scottortjm."
22. Counter Seal of the last.
The King, sitting on a throne, decorated in the same style as that of Balliol ; in his right hand is a sceptre, without any ornament, and in his left he holds a globe, surmounted with a cross pattee ; his feet rest on two lizards. "robertus deo reotore rex scoTTORUM." — Appended to Confirmation of Lands in Eskdale to the Alien of Melrose, a.d. 1317. — Melros Charters.
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23. A second Great Seal op Robert I., rather larger; the design similar to the tirst ;
unfortunately it is very much broken.
24. Counter Seal, also much broken.
The King is seated on a throne or stool of state, the arms and legs of which are formed of the legs of an animal and the bodies and heads of serpents, placed transversely, and over them is thrown embroidered drapery.
Appended to Charter, by Sir John de Graham, Knight, Lord of Abercorn, to the Monastery of Melros, of the Patronage of the Church of Westerner and Lands in the valley of the Esk. a.d. 1320. — Melros Charters.
25. ROBERT I., Privy Seal. Plate I. Jig. 2.
A finely executed seal of the royal arms of Scotland. On each side of the shield is a lizard. The inscription is rather injured.
["s' s]ecretcm robti dei g[r]a regis scott[orum]." — Appended to Confir- mation of the Lands oj'Eskdale to the Monastery of Melros. c. a.d. 1310. — .!/■ Iros Charters.
26. SIGNET OF ROBERT I. Plate I. fig. 3.
The royal arms of Scotland. The inscription is much broken. " [siGNETu]jt regis kobe[rti]." — Appended to Mandate from the King to James, Lord Douglas, c. a.d. 1317. — Melros Charters.
27. DAVID II. a.d. 1329—1371.
This is nearly the same design as that of Robert I., No. 21. Some important change of costume may be remarked. The flowing surcoat is discarded, and in its stead the cyclas, open at the sides, is worn over the hauberk, now formed of banded ring-mail; and embroidered with the arms of Scot- land, which are also engraved on the ailettes ; these, with the genouillieres, are the first appearance of plate armour. Part of the inscription is broken away.
" DAVID DEI GRACIA REX s[COT]TOKUM."
28. Counter Seal of David II.
Similar design to the second Great Seal of Robert I., No. 24. In this the King's
feet are resting on two wyverns. On the left of the King's head, on the field,
is the letter D. "david dei [graci]a rex SCOTTORUM." — Appended to Confirmation to the Abbey of
Melros of the Patronage of the Church of Great Cavers in Roxburghshire.
a.d. 1359. — Melros Charters.
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29. DAVID H. Privy Seal. Plate l.fig.i.
A very pretty design of a shield charged with the arms of Scotland, supported by two arms issuing from clouds above, implying Divine support.
" sigillu s[ecre]ti david dei gra reg scottor." — Appended to a Precept. a.d. 1359. — Metros Charters.
30. EDWARD BALLIOL. a.d. 1332—1355.
Similar in design to the Great Seal of David II., No. 27, but in this the King i.- armed in chain-mail, the surcoat is retained, and the ailettes are omitted, from which it appears probable it was executed at a much earlier period. The sword in the King's right hand has a chain attached to the hilt securing it to his body.
" edwardus dei gracia rex scotorum."
3 1 . Counter Seal of the last.
The King seated on a throne richly decorated with gothic ornaments, pinnacles, &c. Two birds are perched on the two uppermost pinnacles. In his right hand he holds a sceptre terminating in a lily, his left resting on a globe by his side. On the dexter of the throne is a shield charged with the lion rampant. On the sinister is also a shield bearing an orle, the arms of Balliol.
" edwardus dei gracia rex scotorum." — Chapter House, Westminster, c. a.d. 1350.
32. EDWARD BALLIOL. Privy Seal.
A very pretty little seal with the arms of Scotland, and the inscription —
" edwardus dei gracia rex scotorum." — Chapter House, Westminster, c. a.d. 1350.
33. ROBERT II. a.d. 1371—1390.
Nearly the same design as in the seals of former Kings, the principal variation being the introduction of a foreground on which the horse is galloping, and which design continued for the following two centuries, when it was changed by adorning it and the background with a landscape, as will be noticed afterwards. There is also a change in the armour of the King, which is now of plate, mixed with banded ring-mail. The sleeves of the hauberk descend but a little below the elbow, the fore-arm being protected by vambraces, and the hands by gauntlets of plate. In place of the loose flowing surcoat, the jupon is now worn over the hauberk, fitting close to the body, and embroidered with the arms of Scotland, the lower part finished with ornamental fringe. The helmet is round, and on the top is the crest, a lion statant gardant. The tuft of
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feathers on the horse's head is omitted, and does not again appear on great seals, except in one instance, that of James VI.
" ROBERTUS DEI GRACIA REX SCOTTORUM."
34. ROBERT II. Counter Seal of the last.
A very handsome seal. The King seated on a throne beneath a gothic canopy richly ornamented, in his right hand a sceptre terminating in a foliated ornament, the left on his breast. The crown on his head is of five strawberry leaves. At each side, within embattled buttresses, is the arms of Scotland, supported by a grotesque animal. Above the battlements on each side is a man leaning over. The whole of this design is in the decorated style, profusely ornamented.
" robertus dei gracia rex scottorum." — At the end of the inscription is the figure of a wyvern. — Appended to Confirmation of Charter of David II. to the .Uonastery of Melros of the Customs on Wool. a.d. 1386. — Metros Charters.
35. ROBERT II.
A fragment of a fine seal, probably a Privy Seal of Robert II. The arms of Scot- land. Above the shield a crown. The whole has been surrounded by an elegant border of tracery Melros Charttrs.
36. EUPHEMIA, COUNTESS OF MORAY, Daughter of Hugh Earl of Ross,
Queen of Robert II. Married a.d. 1355; died a.d. 1387.
A fine seal, but much broken, the inscription, except two letters, being quite lost ; the centre of the seal, however, is in pretty good preservation, shewing it to have been of an elegant and rich design. Under a gothic canopy is a full length figure of the Queen holding the sceptre in her right hand, and her left on a jewel or chain suspended from her neck. She has an open crown on her head and a mantle on her shoulders, the lining of which is distinctly ermine. At the dexter side is a lion standing on his hind-legs, and supporting a shield charged with the arms of Scotland, and on the sinister side is another, similarly supported, bearing three lions rampant, for Ross, the paternal arms of the Queen.
Appended to Grant by Euphemia, Queen of Robert II., to Sir John Lyon, for his lifetime, of certain duties payable to her out of the Castle of Edinburgh, of which she was keeper for life, and to u-hich duties and several others she had right by a liferent grant from the King. Dated at Edinburgh, 10th October 1375.— Glammis Charters.
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37. ROBERT III. a.d. 1390—1406.
This is unfortunately only a fragment, but, as well as the Counter Seal following, is of the same design as Robert II., Nos, 33 and 34, the only difference being the foliated background on this side. It seems probable that it was the same die, with the foliation subsequently cut, to distinguish it from the seal of the pre- ceding monarch.
38. Counter Seal of the last.
Appended to Protection to the Abbey and Monks of Metros, a.d. 1400. — Metros Charters.
39. ROBERT III. a.d. 1390—1406.
The second Great Seal of Robert III., which probably came into use the latter part of his reign. It is of a smaller size than usual, but the design much the same, though not so rich, the caparisons of the horse being quite plain, the armour also is plain, and wholly of plate. The helmet is rather of a peculiar form, being very low in the top, and the front projecting considerably ; on the top is a crown. The shield, as usual, has the arms of Scotland. A border of semicircles nearly surrounds the seal.
" SIGILLUM ROBERTl DEI GRACIA REGIS SCOTTOR."
40. Counter Seal of Robert III.
Very nearly the same design as the seal of Robert I., No. 22. The lizards under the feet of the King are here omitted ; and the sceptre, in his right hand, is ornamented with a lily. His left hand is laid on his breast; but the prin- cipal and most remarkable difference is in representing the King bearded, and is the only instance of the kind, except that of Charles I., who has the small pointed beard then in fashion. A border of semicircles adorns this, as in the last. •■ sigillum roberti dei gracia regis scOTToin "." — Chapter House, Westminster.
41. JAMES I. a.d. 1406—1436.
The design of this is precisely the same as in the preceding one of Robert III., No.
39. Much of the inscription is lost. " jacobus dei gracia rex scotokl m."
42. Counter Seal of the last.
The same rich design as the preceding one of Robert II., No. 34, with the ad- dition of a mullet above the finial of the sinister pinnacle, and a lion sejant
GREAT SEAL OF ROBERT III., N»s- 39, 40.
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affronte at each side of the feet of the King. Inscription the same as in the last. Arbroath Charters, a.d. 1436. — Lord Panmure.
43. JAMES 1., Privy Seal. Plate 11. Jig. 1.
Remarkably fine seal. The arms of Scotland, with two lions rampant, coue, gaurdant, for supporters. Above the shield a crown of five points.
" sigillum sec[retum jacobi] dei GRACiA regis scotordm." — Appended to Letter of Protection for seven years, to the Tenants of the Abbey ofHolyrood, in the Barony of Kerse in Stirlingshire, a.d. 1429. — Panmure Charters.
44. JOAN BEAUFORT, Daughter of John Earl of Somerset, Queen of James I.
Married a.d. 1424; died a.d. 1445.
A very pretty signet, the original of which is fortunately still in existence. It is of fine gold, and has two plates at the back, moving on a pivot, like a hinge, so that by raising them a handle is formed. It was found near Kinross in 1829, while digging a foundation for building a house for Mr. Williamson, banker, Kinross, who still has possession of it.
The arms of Scotland impaling England and France quarterly, surrounded by a bordure compony, which has been mistaken for Billette, to which it has a strong resemblance, but there can be no doubt it is meant for the Beaufort bordure, and this certainly identifies it as the seal of Queen Joan, and not that of Margaret, Queen of James IV., to whom it has hitherto been ascribed.
45. JAMES II. a.d. 1436—1460.
Precisely the same design as James I., No. 41, with the addition of four annulets, one above and one below the neck of the horse, and two on the lower hind part of the caparisons, and also a small crown above the right arm of the King.
"jacobus dei gracia rex scotorl m."
40. Counter Seal of the last.
The same rich design as the preceding Counter Seal of James I., No. 42, with the addition of an annulet in the spaces on each side of the lion at the feet of the King, and in the upper part of the seal above the pinnacles. " jacobus dei gracia rex scotorum." — Appended to " Gift of the Curatory of James Lord Dalkeith by King James to James Gifford of Shirefhall, 2'2d May 1441." — Morton Charters.
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47. JAMES II., Privy Seal.
A very fine seal ; the arms of Scotland. Above the shield a crown of nine points, fleur-de-lis and trefoils. Supporters : two lions rampant, coue gardant ; the sinister lion surmounted with a saltire on the haunches. At each side of the crown is a small annulet. The inscription is on a scroll surrounding the design. " sigillum secretum jacobi dei gracia regis scotorum." — Appended to Confir- mation to the Monastery of Metros of the privileges of Etrkk, <$r. a.d. 1442. — Metros Charters.
48. MARY, Daughter op the Duke of Gueldres, Queen of Jajies II. Married
a.d. 1449 ; died a.d. 1462. Plate ll.fuj. 2. A rich and beautiful design, executed in the highest style of art. A shield per pale, dexter, the arms of Scotland ; sinister, per pale, dexter, a lion counter rampant double queued and crowned ; sinister, a lion rampant. Above the shield, an open crown, of eight points, strawberry leaves and pearls alternately. The shield is supported by an angel from behind, whose elegant spreading wings and graceful folds of drapery, fill up the space not occupied by the shield. The inscription is incomplete. •• s ' marie regine scocie filie ducis ne " — Appended to an Instru- ment in the Panmure Charters, dated \ith April 1459.
49. MARY OF GUELDRES.
A small Privy Seal, with only the shield and crown, as in the last. " secretum marie regine scocie." a.d. 1462. — Mark Napier, Esq.
50. JAMES UI. a.d. 1460—1488.
The same as the seal of James II., No. 45, with the addition only of a small fleur- de-lis near the fetlock of the right fore-leg of the horse. The counter seal is identical with No. 46.
Appended to Charter by the King to James Unvele of the lands of the Barony of Sanchare, with the office of Forester of Drummyne in Sheriffdom of Forres. a.d. 1478. — Sir William Gordon Cuming Gordon, of Altyre and Gordonstoun, Bart.
51. JAMES IV. a.d. 1488—1513.
The only difference in this from the seal of James III., is the substitution of a trefoil for the annulet under the neck of the horse.
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52. Counter Seal. The same in all respects as that of James II. and HI.
Appended to Charter of Confirmation, dated 1506, of a Charter by Robert II. to Sir James Douglas of Dalkeith, of the Barony of Dalkeith, Calderclei-e, $-c, 1386. — Morton Charters.
It has been generally stated that the Great Seal used by the first four Jameses was the same, and that there was no new Great Seal till the reign of James V. This may be partly correct ; but it has hitherto escaped observation that certain distinctive marks, the annulets, &c, were superadded by James II. James ITT, continued to use the same seal with the addition of a fleur-de-lis ; and James IV. changed the annulet for a trefoil, as noticed above. Anderson, in the Diplomata Scotiae, gives four plates of the seal of the second James, with most of its distinctive marks, ascribing it respectively to each of the first four kings of that name.
53. JAMES IV., Privy Seal.
This seems to be the same Privy Seal as that of James II., No. 47, with the addi- tion of a mullet above the shield ; a mascle, or lozenge, at the dexter side of the crown ; a crescent behind the dexter supporter, which is charged with a saltire on the loins.
" SIGILLUM SECRETUM JACOBI DEI GRAC1A REGIS SCOTORUM." Appended to Sdsine.
a.d. 1506. — Morton Charters.
54. JAMES IV.
A most beautifully executed small seal. The original, of silver, is in the posses- sion of Edward Hawkins, Esq., of the British Museum ; it is probably of French workmanship. The King crowned, and in royal robes, sits on a throne, holding in his right hand a sceptre, and in his left a globe and cross.
" JACOBUS DEI GRACIA ESCOSSIE REX."
55. MARGARET, Daughter of Henry VII., Queen of James IV. Married a.d. 1505 ;
died a.d. 1542. A signet. The arms of Scotland impaling England and France quarterly. Above the shield is an arched crown, and on a scroll under it — " in god is mi traist." This seal is impressed on paper, " a Tak by the Queen to James Murray of Fallahill." a.d. 1526. — Philliphaugh Charters.
56. JAMES V. a.d. 1513—1542.
Though inferior in execution, this is precisely the same design as the seal of
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James II., No. 45, except that the annulets, &c, there mentioned, are heiv omitted.
■' JACOBUS DEI GKACIA REX SCOTORUM."
•r>7. Counter Seal of tile last.
Very nearly the same as that of James II., No. 4G ; the annulets, and also the two
lions at the feet of the King, are omitted in this. •'jacobus dei gracia rex scotorum." — Chapter House, Westminster.
58. MART. a.d. 1542—1567.
The Queen is here seated on a throne of state, with a sceptre in her right hand, and her left lying on her breast. The throne is elaborately embellished with carved ornament, in that mixed Italian style prevailing at the time, and now called Elizabethan. The inscription is imperfect, but may be read — ■
•■ MARIA DEI GRACIA REGINA SCOTORUM."
b'J. Counter Seal of the last.
The arms of Scotland. Supporters : two unicorns chained and gorged with a crown. Above the shield an arched close crown of fleur-de-lis, and crosses pattee ; the arches meeting and terminating in a ball surmounted with crosses pattee. The shield is surrounded by the collar of the Thistle, and farther embellished by two banners, the dexter charged with a saltire, and the sinister another of the same surmounted with an open crown. Behind each supporter is a thistle crowned. The inscription is not very distinct, but can be read — " salvum fac populum tuum dne." — Detached Seal. Cosmo Innes, Esq.
60. MARY. a.d. 1554.
The Queen sitting on a throne beneath a canopy, the ample folds of which com- pletely fill up the background of the seal ; in her right hand she holds a sceptre terminating in a dexter hand, the two last fingers turned down ; in her left is also a sceptre, apparently terminating in a fleur-de-lis. The inscription is much defaced, it appears to have been —
'■ MARIE DEI GRATIA REX SCOTTORUM."
This seal is not engraved in Anderson's Diplomata Scoliae, in that work there are plates of three seals of Mary, (all in this collection,) but the one now described seems not to have been known at the time.
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61. Counter Seal of the last.
Considerably smaller, having only the arms of Scotland. An arched open crown above, and an ornament of foliage at the sides. — Appended to Charter of ( 'orshilL Perthshire, a.d. 1554. — Morton Charters.
62. FRANCIS AND MARY. a.d. 1559.
Francis and Mary are here represented seated under a canopy of drapery, ornamented with fleur-de-lis. They are both crowned, and each holds two sceptres, (perhaps signifying their rule over four kingdoms, France, England, Scotland, and Ireland.) Francis wears the collar of some order of knighthood ; below the feet is the date, 1559.
" FRANCISCUS ET MARIA D.G.R.R. FRANCOR. SCOT. ANGL. ET HYBER." Front a CUSt
communicated by the late Mr. Deuchar.
63. MARY. a.d. 1564.
This is a finely designed seal, executed with great elegance. The Queen is sitting on a throne beneath a canopy of drapery, ornamented with heads of cherubs and foliage. In her right hand she holds a sceptre, the end of which terminates in a dexter hand, the two last fingers turned down ; in her left she holds another ornamented with a fleur-de-lis. On her head is an arched crown. The robes of the Queen and the drapery of the canopy are very gracefully disposed.
" maria dei gra. regina scotorum dotaria que franc1e."
64. Counter Seal of the last.
This is the same general design as the Counter Seal, Xo. 59. The shield, how- ever, is charged with the arms of France dexter, dimidiated with those of Scot- land, sinister. The supporters and other accessories are the same. The crowned thistle is omitted. Background ornamented with foliage.
" SALVOM fac populum tuum domine." — Appended to the same Charter as the follow- ing Number.
65. MARY, Privy Seal.
A Privy Seal of Queen Mary. The arms of Scotland. An open arched crown above the shield. Supporters : two lions rampant, coue.
" SIGILLUM SECRETUM MARIE DEI GRATIA REGINyE SCOTORUM." — Appended. With the
preceding, to a Charter by Queen Mary confirming a Charter by James third Earl of Morton, in favour of James Douglas of Pittendreich, (aftenvards Regent. ) Id Jane 1564. — Morton Charters.
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66. MARY.
A beautiful small Signet of Queen Mary, the original of which, an enamelled ring of exquisite workmanship, is in the cabinet of Richard Greene, Esq., F.S.A., Lichfield. The arms of Scotland. Crest on a helmet, with mantlings, and en- signed with a crown, a lion sejant affronte crowned, holding in his dexter paw a naked sword, and in the sinister a sceptre, both bendwise. Above the crest the motto " in defens." The shield surrounded by the Collar of the Thistle, having the badge suspended. Supporters : two unicorns chained and gorged with open crowns. On dexter, a banner charged with the arms of Scotland, and on sinister, another bearing a saltire, or rather a fess sur- mounted by a saltire. At the side of crest the letters M. R. This is engraved in Astle's Account of the Seals of the Kings of Scotland, Vetusta Monumenta, vol. iii., plate xxvi. ; and he states that the original was at that time in the royal collection at the Queen's house. Subsequently it was in that of the late Duke of York, at the sale of whose valuable collection in 1827, it was pur- chased by the present possessor.
67. JAMES VI. a.d. 1567—1625.
A fine seal in excellent preservation. The King mounted, his horse galloping. His armour is enriched with fluting and engraving, which gave such a splendid character to the armour of the sixteenth century. The additional pieces intro- duced during that period are well and elegantly executed. The cuirass, rather globular in form, finished with the ridge called the tapul in front; the pauldrons with passe-gardes, the large elbow-pieces, the genouillieres, with plates to protect the joint behind ; the lamboys, (which seem not to be of plate, but of some stiff fabric, forming a skirt,) extending from the waist to the knee; the helmet with visor thrown back, and decorated with a plume, are all well ex- pressed, and deserving attention. The caparisons of the horse are also very elegantly embroidered, the fore-part with a thistle, and the hinder with the arms of Scotland on a shield, surmounted with a crown. The head is deco- rated with a plume, and in the front is the testiere. The background of the seal is ornamented with foliage.
•' jacobus sextus dei gratia rex scotorum."
68. Counter Seal of the last.
Very nearly the same design as the Signet of Queen Mary, No. 66 ; there is a slight difference in the crest, the lion holding the sword and sceptre erect, and with his paws extended. The motto, " in defens," is on a scroll. The dexter
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banner has a saltire surmounted with a crown, and the sinister the arm- ol Scotland. In all other respects it is the same. ■• salvdm fac POPULUJi TUDJi domine." — Appended to Remission to William Douglas of Lochleven. a.d. 1583. — Morton Charters.
69. JAMES VI., Privy Seal.
The arms of Scotland. Above the shield an imperial crown. Supporters: two lions rampant, coue.
" SIGILLUM SECRETUM JACOBI G DEI GRATIA REGIS SCOTORL'M." Appeildi'il to J'liil't-
ment 1588. — Morton Charters.
70. ANNE OF DENMARK, Queen of James VI., and Lady of Dunfermlin. Mar-
ried a.d. 1589 ; died a.d. 1G19. A large seal. Per pale, dexter, the arms of Scotland ; sinister, quarterly; first, three lions passant gardant in pale for Denmark; second, a lion rampant crowned, holding in his paws a battle-axe for Norway ; third, three crowns for Sweden ; fourth, seme of hearts, a lion passant for Gothland ; over all a cross ; on a base a flying dragon. On a surtout quarterly ; first, two lions passant for Sleswick ; second, a nettle leaf for Ilolstein ; third, a cygnet gorged with a crown for Stormash ; fourth, an armed knight for Ditmarsh ; over all a shield, per pale ; dexter, a cross pattee for Oldenburg ; sinister, two bars for Delmenhorst in Westphalia. Above the shield an imperial crown. Supporters: dexter, a unicorn chained and gorged with a crown; sinister, a savage wreathed about the middle, holding in his left hand a club erect.
" SIGILL[UM AXSE] DEI GRATIA SCOTORUM REGIN-E."
The dragon has been always the Danish supporter. Why the savage is here taken is not very clear. There is an old stone, much worn, built into a doorway of the ruins of the Abbey of Dunfermline, on which are the arms of Scotland im- paled with those of Denmark, and the supporter is there a dragon. It has probably been part of the palace of Queen Anne in Dunfermline, which was pulled down the latter end of the last century.
71. Counter Seal of the last.
A cross flory between five martlets. Above the shield, an open crown of five points, lilies and pearls alternately. At the sides of the shield a crown above a thistle.
•• SIGILLUM DOMINI DE DEMFERMLING." Mar Writs. 1615.
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72. CHARLES I. a.d. 1625—1649.
In equallv good preservation as the seal of James VI., No. 67. The design is similar, but exhibiting changes in the armour, indicating its gradual disuse. The plate is quite plain, and consists of the cuirass, less globular than that of .Tallies VI., but rising to a ridge in front, protecting the upper part of the body, and the taces of three lames, the lower from the waist to the thighs, which latter are protected by similar lames or plates lapping over each other horizontally. The legs are without armour of any kind, having the thick jack- boot, which now began to supersede the ancient jamberts. The right arm, holding a sword, has the vambrace, elbow-piece, and gauntlet. The face and neck are quite unprotected; and on the head is an arched crown. The capari- sons of the horse, much reduced in their dimensions, covering only the body, are richly embroidered with a thistle on the fore-part, and a rose on the hinder. The foreground is disposed as a landscape, representing Edinburgh, but not correctly. Over the horse's head is a fleur-de-lis, and behind the King is a portcullis.
" deus judicium tcum regi da."
73. Counter Seal of the last.
A shield quarterly ; first and fourth, Scotland ; second, England and Ffance quarterly ; third, Ireland. Above the shield the imperial crown, and sus- pended from it the collar and badge of the Thistle, and the Garter, inscribed with the motto of the order. Two banners in saltire behind the shield ; the dexter charged with a saltire, the sinister with a St. George's cross. Sup- porters : dexter, a unicorn with imperial crown, chained and gorged with a crown of lilies and crosses pattee, being the supporter for Scotland. Sinister, a lion rampant, coue, imperially crowned, for England.
'• iarolus d.g. mag. brit. fran. et hib. rex." — Appended to patent of nobility t(i John Lord Napier, a.d. 1626. — Napier Charters.
74. CHARLES I.
The King on horseback, at full gallop, (towards the dexter,) in complete armour of plate; the helmet, with visor open, adorned with the plume; in his right hand a sword, and on his left a shield of an oval shape, probably charged with the royal arms, but is injured on this part. The horse without any caparison, except an ornamented saddle-cloth. In the foreground is a very interesting view of Edinburgh from the north, with Arthur's Seat and the Pentlands in the distance. On the right is the Castle on its rocky eminence, and near to
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it the old Weigh-House, demolished by Cromwell ; the next prominent feature, we suppose, may be the Old Greyfriars. The church of St. Giles appears also, and we see the long line of the High Street, from the Castle-hill, ter- minating in the gardens surrounding the palace of Holyrood, which is repre- sented in the plain at the left of the Seal. In the walls are seen two ports, which are probably intended for the " Water Yet," or Leith Wynd, and the ancient gate at the foot of Leith Wynd, called St. Andrew's Port. In the foreground of this is a building which, from its position, we may suppose was meant for the Collegiate Church of the Holy Trinity. " justitia et veritas."
75. Counter Seal of the last.
This is in all respects the same design as the last Counter Seal of Charles I., perhaps executed with greater boldness and spirit. The inscription is different.
" CAROLUS D.G. SCOTI;E ANGLIC FRAN ET HIBERNIiE REX FIDEI DEFENSOR." Ap- pended to a Commission to Earl Morton and others, a.d. 1630, in the possession of W. E. Ayton, Esq., Edinburgh.
76. HENRIETTA MARIA, Daughter of Henry IV. of France, Queen of Charles
II, Married a.d. 1625; died a.d. 1669. A very pretty signet, in excellent preservation, from a letter to her son, Charles 11..
22d October 1651, in the Seaforth Collection of Letters. Per pale, dexter. Quarterly ; first and fourth, counter quartered France and
England ; second, Scotland ; third, Ireland ; sinister, France. Above the
shield, an arched crown ; and surrounding it, a border of love knots.
77. OLIVER CROMWELL, a.d. 1653— 1658.
The design and style of this differs in many particulars from any of the preceding Great Seals. The horse now proceeds towards the dexter at a gentle pace, instead of full gallop, as the former, and is quite unadorned with any costly caparisons. The Protector, armed in plate, except his head, which is un- covered ; a scarf over his right shoulder, and his sword hanging from the left side ; holds a baton, resting on the saddle, in his right hand ; the left engaged with the reins. On sinister side of the seal is a shield, charged with a saltire, surmounted with an escutcheon, bearing the lion rampant for Crom- well. The fore and middle ground presents a pretty and correct view of Edin- burgh from the south-east, with the Firth of Forth and coast of Fife in the distance. The whole is executed in a very superior manner, affording sufficient
20 CATALOGUE OF SCOTTISH SEALS.
evidence of its being the work of the celebrated Simon, whose works still remain unsurpassed, if not unequalled. " olivarius dei gra reip anglic scotle et uibernj^e, &c. protector."
78. Counter Seal of Oliver.
On an ornamented shield a saltire, and on a surtout a lion rampant, the paternal arms of Cromwell. Above the shield a full-faced helmet, with mantling ensigned with the imperial crown ; and for crest a lion passant gardant crowned. Supporters: dexter, a lion rampant gardant imperially crowned; sinister. a dragon. Motto on scroll beneath the shield, " Pax cpuasritur Bello." " magnum siGiLLUM scoti^e. 1656."- — Elibank Charters.
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BARONS AND MAGNATES OF SCOTLAND.
79. ABERKERDOR, DAVID.
A cross between four horses' heads couped.
"s' dayid abreke . . odo." a.d. 1437. — G. Smythe, Esq.
80. ABERNETHY, ALEXANDER.
A lion rampant debruised with a ribbon. The shield is placed in front of an
eagle displayed.
" s ' alexandri de abernethi." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
81. ARERNETHY, LAURENCE, Son of Lord William de Abernethi, Knight.
Plate H. fig. 1. A lion rampant debruised with a ribbon, "s' laurence de ABERNiTin." — Charter ofi Mackyspoffil to the Abbey of Metros.
c. a.d. 1320. — Metros Charters.
82. ABERNETHY, GEORGE.
A lion rampant debruised with a ribbon, the shield surrounded with tracery. The inscription is broken away except only one or two letters.
" s ' g[eorgi]us de [abernethi.]" — Appended to the Act of Settlement of the Kingdom. A.D. 1371, in the General Register House, Edinburgh.
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83. ABERNETHY, WILLIAM, LORD.
Quarterly ; first and fourth, a lion rampant debruised with a bend indented, for Abernethy ; second and third, three piles in point for Wisheart. Crest on a helmet with mantlings ; an indistinct figure.
"S' VILELMUS, LORD AMRNETHT AND ROTHIMAI." A.D. 1535. GlwiUllis Charters.
84. AFFRICA, Daughter of Edgar of Nithsdale.
An oval shaped seal. A fleur-de-lis. This is merely a device, and not on a shield. " sigillum affrice filie edgari." c. a.d. 1220. — Metros Charters.
85. AGNES, Wife of Laurence de Ylifistun.
A fleur-de-lis, not upon a shield.
" s ' agnetis fiilie joiiannis." a.d. 1249. — Melros Charters.
ALBANY, DUKE OF. Vide Stuart.
8G. ANGUS, MALCOLM, EARL OF.
The shield of an uncommon form, being in shape of a heart. A lion passant gardant.
["sig]ill [malc]o[lm] comitis [an]gus." a.d. 1225. — Melros Charters.
Malcolm, Earl of Angus, was the last of the male line of the great and ancient Earls of Angus. He died before 1242, leaving an only daughter, Maud, who married Gilbert de Umfraville, who became Earl of Angus in her right.
87. ANGUS, UMFRAVILLE, EARL OF.
A cinquefoil within ten cross crosslets in orle.
" s ' gilbti de ufravill comes d angos." a.d. 1290. — Chapter House, Westminster.
ANGUS, DOUGLAS, EARL OF. Vide Douglas. ANNANDALE, LORD OF. Vide Bruce and Douglas.
88. AN AND, ELEN, Wife of William of Anand, and after his death Wife of
George of Wellame. A lion rampant within a bordure engrailed. " s' elen lam." (wellame ?) a.d. 1442. — Auldbar Charters.
89. ANAND, JOHN.
On a fess three mullets ; in base a garb.
" S ' JOAN anand." A.D. 1526. — Brechin Charters.
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90. ARBEKE, THOMAS.
A boar's head couped counter. In dexter chief point a garb ; and in sinister a mullet. " s ' Thome de arbeke." a.d. 1453. — G. Smythe, Esq.
91. ARROT, GEORGE, of that Ilk.
A cross crosslet-fitchee, between a mullet and a crescent in fess.
" s ' georgi arrot." — Appended to " Reversion by Georgi Arroi, of that Ilk, and Cristian
Ouchterlony, his spous, in favour of Wulzam Cramont, sone and ayre to James
Cramont of Auldbar. a.d. 1533." — Auldbar Charters.
ARRAN, EARL OF. Vide Hamilton.
ARGYLE, EARL OF. Vide Campbell.
ATHOLL, EARL OF. Vide Stuart and Strathbogie.
92. AUCHINLECK, JAMES.
A cross counter-embattled ; in the third quarter, a cross crosslet. " s' jacobi auchenxek." a.d. 1528. — Kintore Charters.
93. AUNOY, THOMAS DE, Knight. Plate VII. fig. 9.
An escallop shell.
" sigill tome de alneto m." — Appended to Charter by Thomas Alneto to the Abbey
of Metros of the Lands of Brunscaith in Dumfriesshire, a.d. 1237. — Metros
Charters.
94. AVENEL, ROBERT.
This is much injured; the design is an armed knight on horseback, withdrawn
sword and shield. "sigillum [roberti] avenel." — Cyro(jraph by Robert Avenel and Gervase, his sun. m
favour of the Abbey of Melros, of the annual sum of four merks from the lands of
Eskdale. c. a.d. 1180. — Melros Charters.
95. AVENEL, WILLIAM. Plate V.ftg. 1.
An antique gem. A chimera.
" sigill avenel." — Confirmation by Simon Mauleverer and Gilbert Avenel to
Helen, daughter of Simon Lindesay, of the Lands of Hungerigge, Teviotdale ; Gilbert using the seal of his father William, c. a.d. 1190. — Melros Charters.
96. AVENEL, JOHN. Plate V.ftg. 4.
An antique gem. Four figures standing, surrounded by a border or wreath of laurel. " s' johannis avenel." — Charter by John Avenel of Lands at Torthorald, Dumfries- shire, to the. Abbey of Melros. c. a.d. 1220. — Melros Charters.
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97. AVENEL, GERVASE. Plate Y.fig. 2.
A wyvern ; not on a shield.
"SIGILLCM gervasi AVENEL." c. A.D. 1230. — Metros Charter.-.
98. AVENEL, ROGER. Plate Y.fig. 3.
An antique gem. A warrior, on horseback, in combat with a serpent.
"SIGill ROGER! avenel secreti." — Confirmation, Soger Avenel, son of Gervasi
Avenel, of Lands in Dumfriesshire, c. a.d. 1230. — Metros Charters.
BADENOCH, LORD. Vide Stuart.
99. BALFOUR, JOHN, Ciiaplain of St. James', Newiiaykn.
On a chevron, three otters' heads erased. At top and sides of the shield a scroll
ornament. • s' M. JOHANNIS BA1FODB." — Appended to Charter by John Balfour to Arthur Wil- son of the Mansion- House and Ground belonging to the Chaplaincy of St. J aims, a, the Port of Newhaven, and Sheriffdom of Edinburgh, a.d. 1556. — C. Baxter, Esq.
100. BALFOUR, ROBERT, Lord BimLEon.
On a chevron, an otter's head erased ; the letters R.L.B. at the sides and top of the
shield. This is engraved in a singular style. The otter's head is in ereu.x.
instead of in relief; a unique instance, "s' roberti . dom . de b[url]ey." — Precepit of Sasine by "Robertas domiuus Balfour
de Burlie," to David Datgleish, of the Lands of Straichth/nnes, in Sheriffdom of
Fife, llth February 1625. — C. K. Sharpe, Esq.
101. BALFOUR, DAVID, ofBali.ewh.nt.
On a chevron, an otter's head erased ; in base, a cinquefoil.
" s ' davidis balfour." — Appended to Grant oj Redemption of the Lands of Naughton
by David Balfour, in favour of Alexander Crichton of Naughton, i.D. 1594.
— C. Baxter, Esq.
102. BALLIOL, JOHN, Lord of Gau.mw \i.
An Orle.
" s ' jehan de baillouel." a.d. 1292. — Chajiter House, Westminster.
103. BALLIOL, THOMAS. Plate X.fig. i.
An Orle. The shield surrounded by Tracery.
•• sigilltj thome baleol." — Appended to Resignation of the Lands of Langside, fyc.,
in Roxburghshire, by Thomas Balliol to William Earl of Douglas, a.d. 1368. —
Metros Charters.
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104. BARCLAY, GEORGE, of Mathers.
A chevron between three crosses pattee.
"s' georgi Barclay." a.d. 15G6. — Balnamoon Charters.
105. BARTOUN, MARGARET, Daughter of Sir Robert Babtoun, Lord Trea-
surer of Scotland, Wife of Sir John Sandilands, first Lord Torphichen.
Three bars wavy.
"s'margrete bartan." — Appended to Charter by Sir John Sandilands and Mar- garet Bartoun, in favour of George Tenant, of the Lands of Blackball, a.d. 1537. — C. Baxter, Esq.
BARTOUN, ROBERT. Vide Moubrav.
106. BEAUCHAMP, WALTER.
A fess between six martlets, three in chief, and the same number (two and one) in base. " s ' walti de bellocampo." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
107. BELL, BERNARD.
Two bells in chief, and a stag's head erased in base.
"sm bernardi [monachi] monasteri de Mel." (?) — Appended to Charter by Bernard
Bell of the rent of a tenement in Leith to the monks of Melros. a.d. 1510. —
Melros Charters.
108. BELLENDEN, JAMES, LORD.
A stag's head, couped between three cross crosslets-fitchee. Crest on a helmet, with mantlings, a thistle. Supporters : two female figures vested ; the dexter holding a palm or laurel branch in her right hand, and the sinister holding a sword in her left (emblematic figures of Peace and Justice.) There is a motto on a ribbon below the shield, and also one above, but neither are legible.
" S ' JACOBI BELLENDEN BARO BARONLE & REGALITATIS DE BROGIITUN." A.D. 1004.
— Fleurs Charters.
109. BERCLAY, ALEXANDER.
Couche ; on a chevron, three lozenges. Crest on a helmet, a stag's head couped.
The background ornamented with foliage.
" s' alexandri berclat." — Inquest of the Lands of Cossins. a.d. 1444.— Glammis
Charters.
110. BERNAM, ROBERT.
An antique gem. A head (Apollo ?) crowned with laurel, the gem has been in a metal setting, on which the inscription was cut.
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"s' roberti de barxam." — Charter by Robert de Bernam to the Monastery of Metros, of the Fishings of Berwickstream upon the Tweed, c. a.d. 1230. — Metros Charters.
111. BETTUNE, ANDREW, (Betoun or Betox.)
A fess, in dexter chief point, a cinquefoil.
" s ' axdree de bettuxe." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
112. BETTUNE, ROBERT.
A fess, with a label of five points. The shield is suspended by the guige, and on
each side is a lizard. " s ' roberti de bettuxe." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
113. BETON, DAVTD, ofMelglx.
Quarterly; first and fourth, on a chevron an otter's head erased, for Balfour; second and third, a fess between two mascles in chief, and a crescent in base, for Beton. The fesses are sunk instead of raised, by a blunder of the artist.
•■ S ' DAW1D BETOCX OF MELGOX." A.D. 1550. G. Smyt/te, Esq.
1 14. BETON, AGNES, Wife of Robert Strang of Balcaskie.
A fess counter-compony between three mascles.
"S ' agxetis betocx." a.d. 1579. — Glammis Charters.
115. BICKERTON, ROBERT, of that Ilk.
An eagle displayed, rather defaced.
" s ' roberti de bektrtox." a.d. 145G. — Elibanl Charters.
LI 6. BIGOD, ROGER.
Per pale, a lion rampant.
•• SIGILLU3I rogeri bigod." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
The dexter side of this shield is engraved to indicate some colour. It was not,
however, till long afterwards that the system of indicating tincture by certain
marks and lines was generally adopted.
117. BISET, ELIZABETH. " Fteia xobilis tthi quondam domini johaxxis bysete.
DOMINA DE KeLREVOCK SPOXSA QUONDAM DOMIKI AXDRE DE BOSCO."
An oval shape of a handsome design. The centre and principal part is occupied by two lions combatant, and surrounding them are four shields, each bearing a bend.
•' SIGILLLM SECRETI ELIZABETH BYSETE." C. A.D. 1280. — KtlrOVOCk Chatters.
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118. BISET, WILLIAM.
A bend, with a Libel of five points.
" s ' wxLLELin biscet." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
119. BISET, CHRISTIANA, " Ladye of Clerkington."
Not upon a shield. An eagle displayed, surrounded by richly designed tracery. No part of the inscription remains, a.d. 1338. — Newbattle Charters.
120. BISET, JOHN.
Three bars. A mullet of six points in base.
" s ' joannis beceit." — Appended to Charter of part of Gammouch " Be John Becct to John, the son of Robert, Burgess of Elgin." a.d. 1429. — D. Gregory, Esq.
121. BLACADER, ROLLAND.
On a chevron three roses; in base, a mullet for difference.
" s ' m. rollandi blakadir sub deia." — Appended to Obligation " Be Rollandi Blaca- der, subdean of Glasgoxv, to John Blacader, laird of Tulialan, his brother, for re- demption of a third-part of the lands of Corshill, within the Barony of Tulialan and Sheriffdom of Perth." \Qth December 1529. — Cardross Charters.
122. BLACADER, JOHN, of Tulialan.
Quarterly ; first and fourth, on a chevron three roses, in base a mullet ; second and
third, three crescents. " s' joannis blacater." a.d. 1547. — Ibid.
123. BONKILL, ALEXANDER.
Three buckles. Foliage on the top of the shield, and on each side a rude figure "1
a lizard, "s' alexand de bon^kjQl." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
124. BONKTL, THOMAS.
A lion's head, not on a shield.
" s ' thome de boniul cleric." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
125. BORTHWICK, BERNARD, of Coleiiall.
Three cinquefoils ; in fess point, a mullet as a difference.
" s ' baknardi borthik de colela." — Appended to Charter " Be Barnard Borthwik to John Ramsay of Dalhousie." a.d. 1590. — Dalhotisie Charters.
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126. BORTHWICK, MARC.
Three cinquefoils ; in fess point, a crescent as a difference.
" s ' m. marci borthviiv." — Detached Seal. General Register House.
BOTHWELL, EARL OF. Vide Hepburn.
127. BOURHIL, LAURENCE, Sheriff of Lanark.
Dexter a bend. A hunting-horn stringed, in sinister chief.
■• siGrLLTTM laurextii de bourhil." — Sasiiie of the Barony of Roberton, in Sheriffdom of Lanark, in favour of James Lord Dalkeith, a.d. 1456. — Morton Charters.
128. BOYD, ROBERT, LORD, of Kilfoxt.
Shield, couche, a fess cheque. Crest on a helmet, with mantling, issuing from a
coronet a dexter hand with the two last fingers turned down. Supporters: two
squirrels. •• SIGILLTJ roberti do boyd de KIL." — Appended to presentation or gift in favour of
Thojnas Colquhoun of the altarage of Luss and Rosdow. 30$ October 1575. —
W. B. D. D. Tumbull, Esq.
120. BOYD, COLIN, of Toroil.
A fess cheque. Above the shield are three fleur-de-lis, and on each side two. " s ' colon davidis . boyd de TOURGiL." a.d. 1599. — J. II'. Mackenzie, Esq.
130. BO YES, ALEXANDER, of Faxbride.
A saltire and chief. In honour point, a mullet as a difference. " s ' alexanda boys." a.d. 1505. — G. Smyths, Esq.
] 3 1 . 1 IK ABANZON, ROGER.
( )n a bend, three Cornish crows.
"s' ROGi fil willi le brabaxzox." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
132. BRECHIN, DAVID DE.
This is a pretty design of tln-ee shields in compartments of tracery. On what may be called the first, three piles in point; second shield, three garbs ; third, an eagle displayed. The inscription is partly broken. From the letters which remain, it has probably been —
" s ' david de brechyn." — Appended to Letter of the Scottish Barons to the Pope. a.d. 1320. — General Register House.
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133. BRISBANE, THOMAS.
Couche. A chevron between two lozenges in chief, and a garb in base. Crest on a helmet, a garb, (?) the background filled up with two trees growing from a mount.
" s ' THOME byrsbane." a.d. 1422. — General Register House, Edinburgh.
134. BROCKTON, ROBERT.
An eagle with two heads, displayed.
" s ' ROBERT! DE brohctine." — Melros Charters.
135. BROUN, JOHN.
On a chevron, between three fleur-de-lis, a mullet ; at the sides of the shield, the
initials I. B. •' sigtllum JOHANNIS BROUN." a.d. 1528. — Brechin Charters.
136. BROUN, SIR DAVID.
A chevron between three fleur-de-lis.
" s ' domini david broun." a.d. 1547. — Brechin Charters.
137. BROUN, WILLIAM, " Aire to Schire David Broune, Vicar op Edzei.i.."
Three boars' heads and necks, couped.
" s ' gullelme brocne." c. a.d. 1590. — Southesk Charters.
138. BRUCE, ROBERT, Lord of Annandale.
An armed knight on horseback at full speed, with a drawn sword in his right hand, and on his left arm a shield charged with a saltire, which is also shewn on the caparisons of the horse, seemingly with the addition of the chief. The chief is certainly not visible on the shield, but it may have been removed by accident.
" esto ferox ut leo." — This seal is beautifully executed, and is appended to a grant of lands to the Monks of Gysborne in Yorkshire, in the British Museum, probably about a.d. 1240. Astle says this seal was used both by the Com- petitor and his father.
139. BRUCE, ROBERT, Earl of Carrick.
A saltire and chief; the shield suspended on a tree.
" s ' roberti de Bins." — Charter by Robert de Brus, F.arl of Carrick and Lord i f Anandale, to Alexander de Keith and his heirs, of all the EarVs lands in the tenement of Longfjrgund, with the pertinents, to he holden if him for payment of a pair of gilt spurs, and for performance of foreign service to the King. The Charter is without date, but probably about a.d. 1280. — Glammis Charters.
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140. BRUCE, ROBERT, Earl of Carrick.
A neat round seal. A saltire ; and on a chief, a lion passant gardaut. On each side of the shield is a lizard.
"S' ROBERTI DE BRUS COMITIS DE CARRIK." Appeildal tO
Charter of protection for the servants of the Abbey of Melros. a.d. 1285. — Melros Charters.
141. MA.RGERIE, Countess of Carrick, wife of the preceding Robert Eari. o* Carrick.
An oval shape. The shield charged as in the last, sus- pended from the branch of a tree. •■ SIGU.LTJM mjLKGerie comtesse de carrik." — Appended to the same Charter as the preceding.
142. BRUCE, EDWARD, of Kyxxarde.
A saltire cantoned in chief and base with a cinquefoil ; and a chief.
" s ' edward [brc]s." — Appended to Obligation by Ed- ward Bruce to the Abbey of Xeivbattle. a.d. 1 4 it 9 . — Xeivbattle Charters.
143. BRUCE, ELIZABETH, wife of Robert Collage. No. 141. A saltire and chief.
" s ' elesabeth bruce." a.d. 1574. — Balnamoon Charters.
BUCHAN, EARL OF. Vide Stuart.
144. BURNARD, ROGER. Pfo.telV.fig. 2.
An armed knight on horseback at full speed, a drawn sword in his left hand; to
be ascribed to the negligence or unskilfulness of the artist. ■• .--ii .ill rogeri burxard." — Chat U r to tin Ablny of Melros ofa Peatery in Faringdon. c. a.d. 1165. — Melros Charters.
14.-.. BURNARD, SIR RICHARD, (BURNET) Lord of Farxixgdun. A leaf.
■• s ricakdi BDENAKDI." a.d. 125l'. — Melros Charters.
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146. BUTLER, JOHN.
On a chief, three covered cups.
" s ' dni jorns butteler." a.d. 1292.— Chapter House, Westminsh r.
147. BUTLER, JOHN.
A pretty design, but rather injured. An eagle displayed; supporting a shield
bearing a fess engrailed between three covered cups. "s' jQoannis] DE butlar." — Sasine of a Tenement in Edinburgh, dated A.D. 1470.
— C. K. Sharpe, Esq.
148. BYGGAR, WALTER, Great Chamberlain of Scotland.
A very elegant design, representing the porch of a church, within which is a full- length figure of the Virgin, holding the infant Jesus in her arms, both crowned with the nimbus. At the side is a monk kneeling and praying to them ; the background of the seal ornamented with foliage.
•• s ' walteri de byger." — Appended to Act of the Parliament of Scotland settling the succession to the Crown, a.d. 1371. — General Register House.
1 49. CAITHNESS, JOHN, EARL OF.
Two figures, sitting in a galley, without sails, the mast terminating in a cross, and the prow and stern in the heads of dragons ; the whole within a double treasure flowered and counter-flowered. Above the shield is a hare, and on each side a lizard. All that remains of the inscription is —
" . . oh s catanie " a.d. 1292. — Chapter House. Westminster.
150. CALDER, DONALD, Sheriff ok Nairn.
A stag's head cabossed, and a chief, charged in the dexter point with a buckle. "s' donaldi de calder." ad. 1431. — Kilravock Charters.
151. CAMBRUN, SIR ROBERT, of Balegrenach.
Three bars ; the shield surrounded by tracery.
:'s' ROBTI CAMBRU DE BALLIGGYRHAM M1LITIS." A.D. 1292. Chapter HoUSe,
Westminster.
152. CAMES, WALTER.
A wheel ornament, not heraldic.
" s' WALTERI CAMES." — Appended to Instrument in Melros < 'harters. c. A.D. 1240.
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153. CAMPBELL, NICOLAS.
Gyronny of eight. At the top of the shield is an ornament of foliage ; and ou
each side a lizard. " s ' nicholai cailbel." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
154. CAMPBELL, COLIN, first Earl of Argyle.
Couche. Gyronny of eight. Crest on a helmet, a boar's head and neck eouped.
Supporters : two lions rampant ; the background ornamented •with foliage, "s' colini comit ergadie et dHi Cambel." — Appended to Charter by the Earl of
Argyle to Sir Colin Camhel of Glenurquhy, his uncle, of one-third of the lordship of Lorn, \~th December 1470. — Breadalbcme Charters.
155. CAMPBELL, COLIN, third Earl of Argyle.
Quarterly; first and fourth, Campbell; second and third, a galley for lordship of Lorn. Crest on a helmet, with mantlings, as in the last, supported by two small lions rampant on the top of the helmet.
" s ' colini comitis de [ergadie]." — Appended to Precept of dare constat to Sir ( 'olin Campbell, 1<M March 1513. — Breadalbcme Charters.
15C. CAMPBELL, ARCHIBALD, fourth Earl of Argyle.
Quarterly ; Campbell and Lorn. Crest as in the last. Supporters : two lions
rampant, coue. "s' archQibaldi coirafjis ARGADH5 et do lorn." — Appended to Charter by the
Earl in favour of John Makcoule of Dunollich, of the Lands of Dunollich, .jr.
a.d. 1535. — C. Baxter, Esq.
157. CAMPBELL, ARCHIBALD, seventh Earl of Argyle.
Quarterly ; as in the last. In base, a dexter hand holding a cross ; or a sword, of which only the lowest part of the blade is visible. Crest on a helmet, with mantlings above a coronet ; a boar's head and neck. Supporters : two lions rampant, coue. There is a motto on a scroll issuing from behind the crest, but it is illegible.
■■ [s'] archibaldi comitis argadie do campbel loirne et kixtyk justici[ar]ii." a.d. 1618. — C. Baxter, Esq.
158. CAMPBEL, MARGARET, Wife of Alexander Napier.
Per pale ; dexter, a saltire engrailed ; cantoned with four roses for Napier ; sinister,
in base, gyronny, rudely executed ; in chief, a galley. •• s' margarete campbele." a.d. 1531. — Napier Charters.
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159. CARKETTLE, JOHN, of Ftnglen.
On a bend, three boars' heads and necks couped ; in sinister chief point a covered cup.
" s' JOHANNIS carkettil." — Appended to Resignation of Fynglen, in regality of Dal- keith and sheriffdom of Peebles, to John Earl of Morton, a.d. 1555. — Morton Charters.
160. CAIRNCROS, JOHN, of Cocmslie.
A stag's head couped ; between the attires a mullet.
"s' joannis carncors." — Appended to precept of sasine of Whyteside. a.d. 1554. — Morton Charters.
161. CARNEGIE, MARGARET, of Kinnaird.
An eagle displayed ; foliage at the top and sides of the shield.
" s' margrate caknegy de kinard." a.d. 1570. — Southesk Charters.
162. CARNEGIE, SIR DAVID, of Ktnnaird.
An eagle displayed. On the top of the shield is a helmet, and at the sides the
words "dred god." " sigil domini davidis carkegi de kinnard." — Appended to Resignation, a.d. 1606.
— Finzean Charters.
163. CARNEGY, ROBERT, Rector of Touche. (?)
An eagle displayed.
•' s' m roberti carnegy rectoris de touche." (?) a.d. 1586. — Brechin Charters.
164. CARRICK, DUNCAN, EARL OF. Plate IV .fig. ro.
A winged dragon. The inscription is rather faint, and a little broken, but may be distinctly read.
" sigillum duncani filii gilleber." — Confirmation to the Abbey of Metros of Fish- ings in the Boon. c. a.d. 1180. — Metros Charters.
CARRICK, BRUCE, EARL OF. Vide Bruce. CARRICK, STUART, EARL OF. Vide Stuart.
165. CARRICK, GILBERT DE, (Ancestor of the Earls of Cassilis.)
A chevron, between nine cross crosslets fltchee ; the shield surrounded with tracer)'.
" s ' gilb[e]rti fii.ii dni rolandi de karric." — Appended to Settlement by Robert Wiseheart, Bishop) of Glasgoiv, and Robert Earl of Carrick, of the patronage of the Church of Maybole, in favour of the Convent of North Berwick, a.d. 1285. — Panmure Charters.
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166. CASSIE, JOHN.
A sal tire coupe. The initials I. C. in the flanks. " s' johanis cassie." a.d. 1531. — Brechin Charters.
167. CATHCART, ALAN, First Lord Cathcabt.
This seal is rather broken ; the parts that remain are however very perfect. The charges have no doubt been, three cross crosslets fitchee, issuing from as many crescents. The one in base is broken away, but the two in chief are perfect. Crest on a helmet, a lady's head and shoulders affrontee. Supporters: two women.
" s' alanisdjs'i cathkert." a.d. 1450. — Glasgow College Charters.
168. CHALMERS, WILLIAM. Plate XJI.fg. 7.
Couche. A demi-lion rampant issuing from a fess. Crest on a helmet, three feathers. (?) Supporters : two lions sejant gardant. The background orna- mented with foliage.
" s' wilelmi de camera." — Appended to the same Instrument as No. 241. a.d. 14<>4. — Marr Charters. The fess in this shield is somewhat like a bar.
169. CHALMERS, THOMAS.
A demi-lion rampant issuing from a fess ; a fleur-de-lis in base. " s' thome de cham." a.d. 1468. — Dun Charters.
170. CHALMERS, WILLIAM, of Drumlochie, Perthshire.
Three pheons. The seal is very much damaged, and the inscription is illegible. — Appended to " Obligation by William Chaumer of Drumlochy to Thomas Blair of Balthyak. \3th May 1496." — Balthyock Charters.
171. CHALMERS, WILLIAM, of Drumlochie.
Per fess, in chief a demi-lion rampant, three pheons in base. At the top and sides of the shield a scroll ornament.
"s' vilelmi chalmer." — Appended to Bond of Manrent by W. Chalmers of Drum- lochie to David Lord Drummond. a.d. 1558. — C. Baxter, Esq.
172. CHARTERS, DAVID.
A fess, in base a water budget, all within a single tressure flowered. •'s'^david] chartres." — Appended to Instrument regarding the March of Clint. 21th November 1474. — Balthyock Charters.
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173. CHARTERS, WILLIAM, of Ktnfauns.
A fess within a bordure or single tressure flowered. Crest on a helmet with mant-
lings, a stork's head. Inscription nearly illegible. " s ' viLiii ciiaktres." a.d. 1489. — G. Smythe, Esq.
174. CHARTERS, JOHN.
A fess within a single tressure flowered.
" s ' johne chartris." — Appended to Charter by John Charters to Henry Lindsay, in which he says, " Seeing by the will of God I have na heir of mi bodie, I adopt ane noble youth, Henry Lindsay, Brother German of a powerful Lord, David Earl of Crawford, as my adopted heir, and he taking the name of Chartris, I have given him the Barony of Kengnore and mansion, called Chartris House, in the County of Stirling. 29th November 1584." — Kilsyth Charters. CHATELHERAULT, DUKE OF. Vide Hamilton.
175. CHATTOU, ALEXANDER.
A fleur-de-lis ; not ou a shield.
" sigill alexandri de chattou." a.d. 122G. — Metros Charters.
176. CHEIN, REGINALD, Lord of Inveeugie.
Seme of cross crosslets fitchee, a bend.
"s' domini REGINALD! le ciien." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
177. CHEIN, REGINALD, Son of the above.
Seme of cross crosslets fitchee, on a bend three escallop shells.
" s ' reginaldi le Chen filu." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
178. CHEIN, REGINALD.
Much broken, but the shield remains very perfect, and a few letters of the inscrip- tion. The bearings are, on a bend between six cross crosslets fitchee, three eagles displayed,
" Qs ' reginaldi] le cue[n.] " — Appended to Letter of the Scottish Barons to the Pope. A.D. 1320. — General Register House.
179. CHISHOLM, SIR ROBERT, Knight.
On a fess between three boars' heads couped, as many cushions. The shield sur- rounded by tracery.
" s ' roberti de ciiesiiolme." — Appended to Donation by Robert de Chisholm of six acres of land, near the old Castle Hill, to the Altar of the Holy Cross, Inverness, a.d. 1362. — Chisholm Charters.
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180. CLEGHORN, ISABELLA, Wife of James Moubray of Cockaikney.
A gadfly (cleg) volant in chief, a bugle horn stringed in base. The inscription
is injured, but has evidently been — " s ' isabele cleghoene." a.d. 1576. — Moubray of Cockairnie's Charters.
181. CLERK, BATHIA, Wife of John Provand.
A chevron, between a mullet inter two crescents in chief, and a boar's head and
neck erased in base. "s' bathie clerk." a.d. 1593.— Findourie Charters.
182. COCKBURN, ALEXANDER.
Though much broken, the parts which remain (fortunately the most important) are uncommonly sharp and perfect, shewing a beautifully executed design. Couche, a buckle between three cocks. The crest is broken ; but the helmet and a coronet over it remain very entire, as also the tracery surrounding.
"s' ale . . ." is all that now remains of the inscription. — Appended to a Becri/'t to Sir Henri/ Douglas by Alexander Cockburn. a.d. 1375. — Morton Charters.
183. COCKBURN, PETER, of Henderland. Plate X. fig. 5.
Ermine, three cocks.
" s' petri de cokburn." — Appended to Confirmation by Peter Cockburn of Lands of Gknkerry to the Abbey of Metros, a.d. 1415. — Metros Charters.
184. COCKBURN, WILLIAM, of Henderland.
Three cocks.
"• s' villimi de cokburne." a.d. 1499. — Morton Charters.
185. COCKBURN, ALEXANDER.
A chevron, between three cocks contourne.
" s' Alexander cokbcen." a.d. 1571. — C. Lines, Esq.
186. COLISON, GILBERT.
A fess, between a mullet inter two cinquefoils in chief, and as many peascods
in base. A very rude seal. " s ' gilbarti colison." a.d. 1574. — Mouymusk Charters.
187. COLLACE, JOHN.
A bend lozengy ; in sinister chief point a roundle. The shield is placed in centre
of round tracery. " s' JOHANNIS DE CULAS." c. A.D. 1340. — Newbattle Charters.
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188. COLLIN, WILLIAM OF.
A very well executed design on au oval seal, being a figure sitting at a reading- desk, attentively regarding a book.
" [s '] magistri [wil]l de colin." — Appended to Renunciation by the Abbot and Con- vent of Kelso of tlie Land and Pasture of Molle to the Abbey of Metros, c. a.d. 1170. — Metros Charters.
189. COLQUHON, JOHN, of Less.
Couche. A saltire engrailed. Crest on a helmet, a stag's head couped. .Sun- porters : two talbots.
"s' jouannis colquhon." — Appended to "Precept o/clare constat infavour of 'David Colquhon of Strome. a.d. 1558." — J. Dennistoun, Esq.
190. COLVIL, THOMAS, called Scot. Plate VH. fig. 7.
An antique gem, well executed : very similar in character to the celebrated Medusa in the collection of Lord Carlisle, and which was a favourite subject with the engravers of antiquity. It appears to have been in a metal setting, on which the inscription is cut.
" sigill thome de collevilla SCOTTI." — Appended to Charter of Kcresban to the Abbey of Melros. c. a.d. 1220. — Metros Charters.
191. COL VILE, EUSTACIA, Widow of Reginald le Chein.
Oval shape, not on a shield. A cross moline, square-pierced, between four cross
crosslets fitchee. " s ' edstacie de les chen." This is a pretty instance of composing cognizances ; the
cross moline being for Colvile, and the cross crosslets for Le Chein. — Appended
to Charter of the Patronage of the Church of Ochiltree in Kyle to the Abbey <>/' M< Iros.
by " Eustaciade Coluyle Relicta quondam domini Reginaldi le Chen." a.d. 1316.
— Melros Charters.
192. COLVIL, ROBERT, Lord of Oxenham and Ochiltree. Plate X. fig. 7.
A cross moline ; the shield surrounded by plain tracery. " s' roberti de colvil." a.d. 1324. — Metros Charters.
193. COLVIL, JAMES, of Easter Wemyss.
Quarterly ; first and fourth, a cross moline, square-pierced, for Colvil ; second and third, a fess cheque for Lindsay.
" S' JACOBI COLVIL DE VEMTS." A.D. 1547. C. IlllieS, Esq.
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194. COLVIL, ALEXANDER, Commendator op Culross.
Quarterly ; first and fourth, a fess cheque ; second and third, a cross moline pierced.
" S' ALEXANDER COLVrN " A.D. 1581. C. Innes, Esq.
195. COLVIL, JOHN, of Culross.
Quarterly ; as No. 193, but the cross not pierced.
" s ' johanis colvile." — Appended to Precept of dare constat by John Colvill of
Wester Comrie, in favour of John Primose of B umbrae, of certain portions of the
Lands of Kincardine, a.d. 1612. — G. Baxter, Esq.
196. COLVIL, JOHN.
Quarterly ; as the last.
" sigillu.m johaknis colvill." Detached Seal. — C. Innes, Esq.
197. COLVIL, JAMES, LORD, of Culross.
Quarterly; the same as the last. Crest on a helmet with mantlings, head of an antelope issuing from a coronet. Supporters : dexter, a savage in a lion's skin ; sinister, an antelope coue. Under the shield is a ribbon, with a motto, but it is quite illegible.
" s ' jacobi domini colvill d [culro]se." — From a detached seal in the Museum of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, probably the seal of James, second Lord Colvile. c. a.d. 1630.
198. CONGELTON, WALTER, of that Ilk.
Of an unusual shape, (being triangular,) and has the singular device, not on a shield,
of a bird chimera, the body formed by two masks, "s' walteri de cungeltun." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster. The device of the chimera is frequent on antique gems, and this may perhaps be one ,
but from the style of work it has all the appearance of being cut on metal.
199. CONNISBURGH, (CONYBURG, or ETNEBURGH,) GILBERT.
Two conies, surrounded with four slips of foliage ; not on a shield. " s ' gilbti d chuntsburg." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
200. CONNISBURGH, WILLIAM.
A cony, surrounded with foliage ; not on a shield.
" s ' Willi de konigbourc." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
This, and the preceding seal, though only devices allusive to the name, afterwards
became the proper heraldic bearing of several families whose names commence
with Cont, as Coningsbt, &c.
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201. CORBET, PATRICK.
A cognizance not on a shield. A tree supported on each side by a lion rampant.
and in the branches, two corbeaux. " sigill patricii corbhet." c a.d. 1170. — Metros Charters. This device of the raven was afterwards adopted as the armorial bearing of several
families of the Corbets both in England and Scotland.
2(12. CORBET, ROBERT.
A device, not on a shield, of a corbeau standing in a tree.
"Sigilldm roberti Corbet." — Charter to the Abbey of Metros of the Lands of Cliftmc. c. a.d. 1170. — Melros Charters.
203. CORBET, WALTER.
This also is a device, not on a shield. A corbeau standing ; before it a branch of a tree ; above its back a mullet of seven points within a crescent reversed.
" sigillum walteri Corbet." — Charter to the Abbey of Melros of 'the Lands of Cliftun. c. a.d. 1 1 70. — Melros Charters.
2U4. COSSINS, THOMAS, of Cossins.
A garb in chief, two holly leaves in base.
" s' thome cossynnis." a.d. 1509. — Glammis Charters.
205. CRAGY, MARGARETA, Daughter and Heiress of John of Cragy of that Ilk
Per pale, dexter on a fess, between three cross crosslets fitchee in chief, and as many 2 and 1 in base, three roundles. Sinister, ermine on a fess, three crescents for Craig or Craigie. A beautiful seal, but rather injured. The shield sur- rounded by tracery. Only the three last letters of the inscription remain. " agy." — Appended to Procuratory of Resignation of the Lands of Ardlochy in Kin- ross in favour of Sir W. Douglas, Knight, a.d. 1377. — Morton Charters.
206. CRANNATH, ROBERT.
A pretty design of an angel supporting a shield. An eagle (?) volant, on a chief
two boars' heads erased. " s ' roberti de crannath." a.d. 1453. — Brechin Charters.
2(17. CRAMOND, ROBERT, of Adldbar.
On a bend three pelicans, vulning themselves.
•' [s ' Robert] i cramund." — Appended to Charter by Robert Cramond of Auldbar, Forfar, to Sir David Graham of Fintrie. IQth March 1570. — Auldbar Charters.
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208. CRAMOND, GRISAL, " Spouse to John Guthrie, of Stafald," (Stotfold.)
As in the last.
" s ' girsal cramund." — Appended to Obligation and Receipt, on back, to Lord Glamis, Chancellor of Scotland, for 500 merks. a.d. 1572—1577. — Aiddbar Charters.
209. CRAMOND, JAMES, of Auldbar.
As before. A scroll ornament at the top and sides of the shield.
" s' jacobi cramdnd." — Appended to Charter by James Cramond, Feer of Auldbar,
with consent of his Curators, to Lord Glamis, of the Lands ofStannochy. a.d. 1575.
— Aiddbar Charters.
210. CRAWFORD, REGINALD.
A fess ermine. On the top of the shield is a fox passant, and on each side a dog
courant. " s' reginai.di de craufo[rd."] a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
CRAWFORD, EARL OF. Vide Lindsay.
211. CRICHTON, PATRICK.
A lion rampant debruised with a bend.
" s' patrici de crtchtoun." a.d. 1456. — Elibank Charters.
212. CRICHTON, WILLIAM, Third Lord.
Very much broken. Couche. Quarterly ; first and fourth, a saltire for Boyes ; (?) second and third, a lion rampant for Creichton. The crest and inscription is lost. — Appended to Charter by William Lord Crichton of the Ten Mark and Four Shilling Lands of Wester Hailes, to Edivard Livingstone of Balcastell. a.d. 1471. — Kilsyth Charters.
213. CRICHTON, ADAM.
A lion rampant.
" s' adam crechtoun." a.d. 1489. — Napier Charters.
214. CRICHTON, ROBERT, Second Lord of Sanquhar.
Couche. Quarterly ; first and fourth, a lion rampant; second and third, three water budgets for Ross of Sanquhar. Crest on a helmet with mantlings, a parrot's head. " s ' dni roberti crichtoun de san h." a.d. 1509. — G. Smythe, Esq.
215. CRICHTON, HENRY.
Couche. A lion rampant. Crest on a helmet with mantlings, a mermaid, holding a
mirror in her right hand, and a comb in the left. " s' hen[ricii crei]chtone." a.d. 1525. — Greenhill Charters.
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216. CRICHTON, SIR JOHN, Vicar op Dalkeith.
A lion rampant.
•' s ' Johannes creichtoune." — Appended to Indenture between the Earl of Morton and Sir John Creichton. a.d. 1531. — Morton. Charters.
217. CRICHTON, ROBERT, Dean of St. Giles, Edinburgh.
A lion rampant.
" s ' m roberti creichtoune." a.d. 1543. — Elibank Charters.
218. CRICHTON, WILLIAM, of Naughton.
A lion rampant.
" s ' viLLin creichtone de nachton." — Appended to Charter by W. Creichton to
Alexander Creichton, his eldest Son, of the Lands and Barony of Naughton.
a.d. 1563. — C. Baxter, Esq.
219. CRICHTON, ROBERT, of Sanquhab.
Quarterly ; first and fourth, a lion rampant for Creichton ; second and third, three
water budgets for Ross of Sanquhar. " s' crechtoun." a.d. 1590. — Veitch of Eliock Charters.
220. CRESSINGHAM, HUGH, Treasurer of Scotland.
A fine seal in excellent preservation. A particular account of it has been already published, and an engraving is given in the Archreologia, vol. xxv., page 607.
A swan in front of a tree with the wings partly raised ; the head and neck bent as if on the point of attacking an enemy.
"S' HUGONIS FILn WILLELMI DE CRESSINGHAM." A.D. 1292. Chapter House,
Westminster.
221. CROC, ROBERT. Plate X. fig. 11.
On a heart-shape shield three crooks.
" sigillum roberti croc." — Appended to a Charter by Isabella, the daughter of Robert
Croc, uidoiv of Robert Polloc, the lady of Molle, to Simon Lindsay, of the lands of
Hungei-ig, in Teviotdale. c. a.d. 1200. — Metros Charters.
222. CUMTN, JOHN.
An armed knight on horseback at full speed, with a drawn sword in his right hand, and on his left arm a shield charged with three garbs, which are also repeated on the caparisons of the horse. On the top of the helmet is a crescent and a star, having much the appearance of a crest, but being placed at the commencement
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of the inscription, may be only the ornament denoting it : the commencement or termination of the inscription, and sometimes also the separation of the words of these legends, being almost always denoted by a cross, a star, or some simple figure ; the cross is the most frequent. " s ' secreti johis cumtn." a. d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
223. CUMIN, ALEXANDER, of Buchan.
An eagle displayed, bearing a shield on its breast charged with three garbs ; beneath the beak of the eagle appears an ornament like three pellets, and at the back of the head a cross.
" s ' alexandri ccmtn d' buc." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
224. CUMIN, THOMAS, of Autre.
Couche. Two cushions in chief; a garb in base; all within a double treasure flowered. Crest on a helmet with mantlings, a talbot's head.
" s' thomas comlxg." — Appended to a Bond, Thomas Cuming, ofAltyre, to Alexander Dunbar, of Westfield, for 250 merks, in warrandice of the Lands of Moynes. a.d. 1476. — D. Gregory, Esq.
225. CUNINGHAM, DAVID.
A shake-fork ; in the flanks are the initials " D. C." On each side of the shield at the base is a pelican vulning herself. On a scroll over the shield is a motto,
DEFENDE ME DEUS. (?) "S' DAVID CUNYNGHAM." A.D. 1500. C. IlllieS, Esq.
226. CUNINGHAM, CUTHBERT, Earl of Glencairn.
A shake-fork.
" cuthberto comite de glen carn." a.d. 1510. — General Register House.
227. CUNINGHAM, WILLIAM, Son of the above Cdthbert.
A shake-fork, having a short transverse piece at the lower part, perhaps as a
difference. " s' wilelmi [cdni]ngham." a.d. 1510. — General Register House.
228. CUNNINGHAM, GEORGE, of Hag.
Per pale, dexter, a shake-fork, in chief a mullet ; sinister, a thistle slipped.
" S ' georgh cuntnghasi de hag." — Appended to Precept of Sasine of the Temple Lands of Letter, by G. Cunnyngham of Hag, as deriving right from Lord Torphichen to Thomas Buchanan, son and heir of Thomas Buchanan, of Carbeth. 24th May 1605. — Duntreath Charters.
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229. CURRIE, PETER. Plate IV. fig. 1.
A dragon, not on a shield.
" sigillum [petri de cu]rri." — Charter by Peter Currie to the Abbey of Metros of Lands of ' Dalhengun and Bargower in Kyle. c. a.d. 1179. — Metros Charters.
230. DALZELL, SIR WILLIAM, Knight.
Much defaced. A naked man with arms extended.
" s ' wtllelmi [dni dalz]ell." — Appended to Charter by Marion Dalzel relict of William Cochrane, and Sir William Dalzel, Knight, of some Lands in Longnewton, to Sir H. Douglas, Knight, Lord of Longnewton. a.d. 1392. — Morton Charters.
231. DALZELL, MARION, Wife of Sir William Dalzell.
Per pale, dexter, a saltire cantoned in chief with a cinquefoil ; sinister, a naked man. At the sides and top of the shield appear to have been figures of animals, but unfortunately the impression of this curious seal is imperfect.
" sigillum MARRIETTE DALZVEi.L." — Appended to the same Instrument as the last.
232. DAVIDSON, JOHN, Parson of Newlands.
A stag trippant pierced with an arrow in the neck sinister bendwise ; in base a
cinquefoil. Foliage at sides and top of shield. " S ' [d]ni johannis Davidson." a.d. 1536. — Morton Charters.
233. DEMPSTER, WILLIAM, of Caeraldston.
A lion rampant. The top and sides of shield ornamented with foliage. " s ' gulielmi Dempster." a.d. 1561. — Findourie Charters.
DIRLTON, LADY OF. Vide Halybukton and Ruthven.
234. DICKSON, CHARLES.
A lion passant. On a chief a crescent between two mullets. " s ' Charles decksoune." a.d. 1481. — Dalhousie Charters.
235. DINGWAL, THOMAS, of Kildun.
A stag's head cabossed. On a chief two mullets, (this is engraved on the centre of
the seal, which may be taken for a circular shaped shield.) " s ' thome dingvell kylde." a.d. 1571. — Seaforth Charters.
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236. DOUGLAS, WILLIAM, LORD. Created Earl of Douglas, a.d. 1356.
A man's heart, and on a chief three mullets. The shield is suspended from a tree rising behind the shield, and is surrounded by rich rounded tracery.
" sigill wtllelmi DOMDn douglas." — Appended to Charter of the Patronage of thi < 'luirch of Great Cavers in Roxburghshire to the Abbey of Metros, c. a.d. 1356. — Metros Charters.
237. DOUGLAS, WILLIAM, FIRST EARL OF. Same Person as the last.
Couche. Douglas, as in the last. The shield supported by a lion sejant behind the
shield ; his head in a helmet, from which issues the crest, a plume of feathers.
The background filled up with tracery. " s ' WlLMi comitis de douglas." — Appended to Confirmation by William Earl of
Douglas of the Lands of Ringivood to the Abbey of Metros, c. a.d. 1356. — Metros
Charters.
238. DOUGLAS, WILLIAM, EARL OF, AND MARR. Same Person as the last.
Couche. Quarterly ; first and fourth, Douglas, as before ; second and third, a bend between six cross crosslets fitchee for Marr. The shield supported in the same way as in the last. Crest and helmet the same. The background filled up with two trees growing on a hill, and the spaces prettily ornamented with foliage.
" s' Willi comitis de douglas et demarre." c. a.d. 1378. — Morton. Charters.
239. DOUGLAS, ARCHIBALD, LORD OF GALLOWAY. Became Third Earl
op Douglas in 1388.
Couche. Douglas, as before. Crest on a helmet, issuing from a tower with battle- ments masoned, a peacock's head and neck, holding in his beak a scroll, on which is inscribed some words that have not yet been deciphered. Supporters : two savages.
" sigillu abchebaldi de douglas." — Appended to Confirmation of the Act of Settlement. a.d. 1373. — General Register House.
240. DOUGLAS, SIR WILLIAM, Knight.
Couche. Diapered, Douglas as before. A label of three points. Crest on a helmet, a plume of feathers. Supporters : two lions sejant gardant. The inscription is illegible. — Appended to Confirmation of the Act of Settlement, a.d. 1373. — General Register House.
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241. DOUGLAS, ISABEL, COUNTESS OF MARR. Daughter of William, First Eael of Douglas. A fragment of a fine seal. A figure of a lady holding a shield in each hand, the dexter bearing Douglas, her paternal arras ; the sinisters hield is broken away, but has probably borne the arms of Marr, her maternal coat.
" S ' [ISABEL COMITESSA] DE MARE ET GARVIATH." j
Appended to a Contract between Isabella de Douglas, Countess of Mar and of Garviach, and Sir Alexan- der Stuart, son of Alexander Stuart, Earl of Buchan. a.d. 1404. — Marr Charters.
242. DOUGLAS, ARCHIBALD, FOURTH EARL OF. Duke ofTouraine and Earl of Longueville. A savage man holding in his right hand a club and a shield, quarterly ; first, Douglas, as before ; second, a lion rampant crowned, for lordship of Gal- loway; third, three mullets for Murray of Bothwell ; fourth, a saltire and chief for Annandale, his left hand holding the helmet, from which issues the crest, a plume of feathers. In the field of the seal is a monogram, (per- haps for Archibald Douglas,) thrice repeated.
" S ' ARCHIBALDI COMITIS DE DOUGLAS DOMINI GALIVYDIE ET VALLIS ANANDIE."
243. Small Counter Seal of the last.
Having a well executed design of an angel supporting a monogram, apparently the same as in the last, and which has not yet been deciphered. — Appended to Charter by Archibald Earl of Douglas of the Regality of Eskdalemure to the Abbey of Melros. a.d. 1418. — Metros Charters.
244. DOUGLAS, ARCHIBALD, EARL OF WIGTON, Son of the above Archibald Couche. Quarterly ; first, Douglas, with a label of three points ; second, Galloway ; third, Murray of Bothwell; fourth, Annandale, all as in No. 242. Crest' on a helmet, a plume of feathers. Supporters : two angels with wings expanded.
'• S ' ARCHEBALDI DE DOUGLAS COMIT DE VIGTON DNI DE VAI.LIS ANANDAL."
Appended to " Litera Archibaldi comitis de Douglas pro monachis de Melros." a.d. 1423. — Melros Charters.
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245. DOUGLAS, ARCHIBALD, FIFTH EARL OF. Same Person as the last.
Second Duke of Touratne and Earl of Longueville. Quarterly ; first and fourth, Douglas ; second and third, Galloway. Supporters : two savages.
•' SIGILLUM [ARCHIBALDI COMITIS] DE DOUGLAS ET DNI GALWIDIE." Appended tO
" Pnrale of the Merchis be Archebald Erie of Douglas, Lord of the Regalitie of Lawedre, with ane Assyze. a.d. 1425. — Metros Charters.
246. DOUGLAS, WILLIAM, EIGHTH EARL OF. Killed at Stirling by James H.
a.d. 1452. Two savages, each with a club in his exterior hand, supporting a small shield. Quarterly ; the first three quarters as in the last ; the fourth, fretty for Lord- ship of Lauderdale. The background prettily ornamented with foliage. The inscription is rather indistinct, it seems to be —
" S ' VILLELMI COMITIS DE DOUGLAS ET DOMINI ANANDIE ET . . . ." A.D. 1445.
247. DOUGLAS, WILLIAM, EARL OF. Same Person as the last.
A savage kneeling on one knee, holding a club in his right hand, and on his left arm a shield. Couche. Quarterly, as in the last.
" vilelmi comit de douglas et dni " — Appended to Charter by Wil- liam Earl of Douglas of the liberties of Ettrick Forrest to the Abbey of Metros, a.d. 1446. — Metros Charters.
248. DOUGLAS, JAMES, NINTH EARL OF.
A fine seal, in excellent preservation. Couche. Quarterly ; first, Douglas ; second, Lauderdale ; third, Murray of Bothwell ; fourth, six piles for Brechin ; on a surtout, a lion rampant for Galloway. Crest on a helmet with mantlings, a wolf sejant. Supporters : two savages, each holding a ragged club in the exterior hand. Two banners rise from behind the shield ; the dexter one, quarterly ; first and fourth, three cushions ; second and third, three bars. The sinister banner also quarterly ; first and fourth, three mullets ; second and third, a fess ermine ; the background of the seal is filled up with two trees and foliage. The inscription on a scroll —
" S' JACOBI COMITIS DE DOWGLAS ET ANANDALE DNI GALTIDIE DE LAUDR ET FORESTE."
a.d. 1453. — Chapter House, Westminster.
249. DOUGLAS, WILLIAM, LORD.
A fess, between three mullets in chief and a man's heart in base. The shield sur- rounded by tracery.
•' SIGILLUM WILLELMI DN DE DOUGLAS."
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From the original brass seal, in possession of Lady Jane Hamilton. It was found at the latter end of last century near the church of North Berwick, and is a well executed design, probably about the middle of the fourteenth century. It may have been the seal of William seventh Lord Douglas, or William the first Earl. It is difficult to account for the introduction of the fess, unless by the artist's ignorance of heraldry ; yet the workmanship shews care and skill.
250. DOUGLAS, GEORGE, fourth Eakl op Angus.
Quarterly; first, a lion rampant for Angus (?) ; second, Douglas; third, a fess cheque, surmounted with a bend charged with three buckles for Stuart of Bon- kil ; fourth, a lion rampant debruised with a ribbon for Abernethy. Crest on a helmet, a plume of feathers. Supporting the crest on dexter side, a hart gorged and chained ; and on the sinister, a lady vested reclining against a tree ; the whole surrounded by a compartment representing a park enclosed with a fence, woven like basket-work. The shield is placed in the entrance to the park between two trees.
" S ' GEORGI COMITIS ANGUSIE DNI DE LEDALISD' ET DE GEDWORT FOREST." A.D.
1459.— G. Smythe, Esq.
251. DOUGLAS, ARCHIBALD, fifth Earl of Angus.
Quarterly ; first, a lion rampant for Angus (?) ; second, a lion rampant debruised with a ribbon for Abernethy ; third, three chevrons for Liddesdale ; fourth, fretty for Lauderdale. On a surtout, Douglas, as before. Above the shield a pea- cock's head, and an ornament of foliage. Supporters : dexter, a woman ; sinister, a stag, all standing in a compartment of a fence, which is but im- perfectly indicated ; behind the sinister supporter is a mullet.
" S ' ARCHIBALDI DOWGLAS COMIT ANGUSIE DNI DOWG[LAS]." A.D. 1511. Glammis
Charters.
252. DOUGLAS, ARCHIBALD, sixth Earl of Angus.
A fine seal ; the shield, couche, is of rather a singular form, having the lance rest. Quarterly ; first and second, as in the last; third, five piles for Brechin ; fourth, a fess cheque surmounted of a bend, charged with three buckles for Stewart of Bonkil. On a surtout, Douglas, as in the last. Crest on a helmet with mantlings, a plume of feathers, (or a peacock's tail expanded.) Supporters : dexter, a savage ; sinister, a stag, both standing in a compartment of a wreathed paling. The background ornamented with foliage. Inscription on a ribbon.
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"S' archibaldi cotis angdsie domini Douglas." — Appended to Charter by Archi- bald, Earl of Angus, to John, Lord Glamis, and Janet Douglas, his Wife, the Earl's daughter, of Lands in the Shire of Forfar, a.d. 1520. — Glammis Charters.
253. DOUGLAS, ARCHIBALD, eighth Earl of Angus.
Quarterly ; as in the last. Crest on a helmet with mantlings above a coronet, a salamander. Motto on ribbon, above the helmet, " jamais aeeieee." Sup- porters : dexter, a savage holding in his right hand a club erect ; sinister, a stag, all within a compartment of paling.
■■ sigillum archibaldi comitis angusi/e." a.d. 1572. — Glammis Charters.
254. DOUGLAS, WILLIAM, ninth Eael of Angus.
Exactly the same design as the last.
" sigillum gulielmi comitis angusia." a.d. 1589. — Detached Seal at Glammis Castle.
255. DOUGLAS, WILLIAM, eleventh Eael of Angus. Created Marquis 1633.
The shield as before, with a cross counter compony in base point. Above the shield an Earl's coronet, and a helmet with mantlings flowing over and filling up the background. Crest on a cap of maintenance above the helmet, a sala- mander, in middle of flames of fire. Supporters : on dexter side, a savage holding a club in his right hand, and wreathed about the middle with laurel ; and on sinister, a stag, all standing within a compartment formed of a fence or paling, woven like basket work. Blotto on a ribbon, issuing from behind the helmet, " jamais abbeie."
•' sigillum gulielmi comitis angusi, &c, 1617." — G. Smythe, Esq.
It would be improper to pass these fine seals of the Douglases without recommend- ing them to the particular attention equally of the Herald and the admirer of mediaeval art. These descriptions convey a very imperfect idea of the beauty of their designs, and the general excellence of their execution. In filling an important chapter of Scottish heraldry, they furnish at the same time perhaps the best evidence of the state of art of their periods, and no small proof of the taste and splendour of that illustrious house.
256. DOUGLAS, HUGH, Loed of Jedwaeth Forest.
This seal is much broken, but has been a good design. A knight on horseback. On part of the shield which still remains the man's heart is very distinct, and the background of the seal is seme of mullets.
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" [s ' hugojnis dowglas canno moea." — Appended to Grant by Hugh Douglas, Lord ofJedworlh Forest, of half of the Lands of Westerner, to W. Douglas de Laudonia. Without date, but probably about a.d. 1.370. — Morton Charters.
257. DOUGLAS, SIR JAMES, of Dalkeith, Knight.
Couche. Diapered, on a chief two mullets. Crest on a helmet, a boar passant be- tween two trees. Supporters : two demi-savages ; the whole surrounded with a rich tracery.
" S ' jacobi de douglas." — Appended to Act of the Parliament of Scotland settling the succession to the Crown, a.d. 1371. — General Register House.
258. Counter Seal of the last.
A pretty, small seal, as in the last. A slight border formed by links of a chain surrounds the shield. — This is from a Grant by Sir James Douglas, Lord of Dalkeith, of the Lands of Landlords, and 40 shillings out of the Lands of Kirkurd to the Altar and Chapel of Dalkeith, a.d. 1384. — Morton Charters.
259. DOUGLAS, NICOLAS, (Brother of Sir James Douglas, Lord of Dalkeith.)
A well executed design, but unfortunately rather injured. A lion, supporting with his fore-paws a shield, charged with a saltire, and on a chief two mullets The inscription, commencing on the left side, is faint, but can be read —
" s ' nichola douglas." — Appended to the Will and Testament of Sir James Douglas, Knight, Lord of Dalkeith, (J-c, 19th December, a.d. 1392. — Morton Charters.
260. DOUGLAS, JOHN, Rector of and Dean of Moray.
Ermine, a rose, and on a chief two mullets.
'• [s ' joJhannis de douglas rector ecclie de "—Appended to the same instru- ment as the last- mi. DOUGLAS, HENRY, Lord of Lugton.
A richly designed seal, but now much injured. Couche. On a chief dancette two mullets. Crest on a helmet, a wild-boar passant between two trees.
" s ' henricus de dou[glas]." — Appended to Charter by " Henrietta de Douglas, miles dominus de Lugtoune," of the Lands of Mosshouse and Luchgweld, in county of Edin- burgh, to " Henrico de Douglas, filio meo naturali," at Lugton, 6th November, a.d. 1392. — Morton Charters.
262. DOUGLAS, JAMES, Lord of Dalkeith.
Couche. Diapered, on a chief two mullets. Crest on a helmet, a boar passant be- tween two trees. Supporters : two savages ; the background crusilly.
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" S ' JACOBI DE DOUGLAS domini [de d]alketh." — Appended to Precept by Janus Kurt of Morton, Lord Dalkeith, for infefting James Giffard of Sheriff/tall in the office of Constable of the Castle of Dalkeith, \2,th October, a.d. 1-478. — Morton Charters.
263. DOUGLAS, JAMES, Third Earl op Morton.
Couche. On a chief two mullets. Crest on a helmet, a wild-boar passant between two trees. Supporters : two savages ; the background ornamented with foliage. The inscription is very indistinct ; it appears to be —
" S ' JACOBI DE DOUGLAS COMITIS MORTOUN ET DNI. DALKEITH." Appended to Precept
of Sasine of the Lands of Blythe. a.d. 1529. — Morton Charters.
264. DOUGLAS, JAMES, Fourth Earl of Morton.
Couche. Quarterly ; first and fourth, Morton, as before ; second and third, a man's heart, and on a chief three mullets, for Douglas of Pittendreich. Crest on a helmet with mantlings, a wild-boar passant in front of tree.
" S ' jacobi comitis D. MORTOUN." A.D. 1559. — Morton Charters.
265. DOUGLAS, JAMES. Same Person as the last.
Couche. Quarterly ; as in the last. Crest on a helmet, the same. Supporters : two savages ; the background ornamented with foliage.
" s ' jacobi comitis de mortoun." — Appended to Charter by James Earl of Morton for love and favour to Archibald Earl of Angus, Lord Douglas and Abernethy, sou of his Brother-German David Douglas of Culsbrandspeth, of his whole Estate, Lord- ship, Barony, and Regality of Dalkeith, a.d. 1560. — Morton Charters.
266. DOUGLAS, SIR ROBERT, of Lochleyen.
Couche. Three piles issuing from the chief, the exterior ones charged with a mullet. Crest on a helmet with mantlings, a Whittal's head.
" s ' roberti douglas de lochleven." — Appended to Obligation by Sir Robert Douglat to John Grierson, Prior of the Kirk and Place of the Friar's Preachers of St. Andrews, a.d. 1519. — Morton Charters.
267. DOUGLAS, WILLIAM, Fifth Earl of Morton.
Quarterly ; first and fourth, Morton, as before ; second and third, Douglas of Loch- leven, as in the last. Crest on a helmet, ensigned with a coronet, a wild- boar passant in front of a tree. Supporters : two savages.
" S ' VILLELMI COMITIS DE MOr[tON DNI.] DALKEITH." A.D. 1590. Glammis Cll'titu>
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268. DOUGLAS, ARCHIBALD, Earl of Moray.
Couche. Quarterly; first and fourth, three cushions within a double tressure, flowei'ed and counter- flowered, for Randolph Earl of Moray ; second and third, ermine, a man's heart, and on a chief three mullets, for Douglas. Crest on a helmet, a peacock's head issuing from a castle. Supporters : two savages, each hold- ing a club in the exterior hand.
" S ' ARCHIBAXDI DE DUGLAS CO[m]IT. MORAVIE."
a.d. 1452. — The late D. Gregory, Esq.
269. DOUGLAS, ROBERT, of Mordynton.
Five ermine spots, four and one ; on a chief two
mullets. "s' roberti douglas." a.d. 1473. — Dalhousie Charters.
270. DOUGLAS, ALISON, " Relict of umqdhile David Home of Wedderburne."
Per pale, dexter quarterly; first, a lion rampant, for Home; second and third, a cross engrailled, for Sinclair; fourth, three birds (papingoes ?) in pale, for Pepdie ; sinister, on a fess three mullets ; in base a man's heart, for Douglas.
" [s ' ] alicone dougla[s]." a.d. 153o.— Kilsyth Charters.
271. DOUGLAS, JAMES.
Six acorns, (?) contourne, three, two, and one; in chief two mullets. Crest on a
helmet with mantlings, a peacock's head affronte. " [s ' jacobiJ douglas." — Appended to Reversion, by James Douglas, son to George
Douglas, brother to Archibald Earl of Angus, and Elizabeth Douglas, daughter to
James third Earl of Morton, of the Lands of Dalkeith, cj-c, on payment of 5000
merles by the Earl. a.d. 1523. — Morton Charters.
272. DOUGLAS, ELIZABETH, Wife of the above James Douglas.
A man's heart, and on a chief three mullets. " s ' elisibeth duglas." — Appended to the same Instrument as the preceding.
273. DOUGLAS, JAMES, of Drumlanrig.
Quarterly ; first and fourth, three mullets; second and third, a man's heart, and on
a chief three crosses patee. " s ' J. d. de drumlankege." — Appended to " Charter be James Douglas of Drundanrig
to the Town of Hawick. 11th October 1537." — Hawick Charters.
CATALOGUE OF
274. DOUGLAS, JAMES, op Dediilaneig.
Quarterly ; first and fourth, Douglas, as before ; second and third, five cross crosslets
fitchee, for Marr. " s ' jacobi dodglas." — Appended to Charter by James Douglas of the Lands of Eliock
to Robert Dalyel. a.d. 1545. — Veitch of Eliock' s Charters.
275. DOUGLAS, WILLIAM, of Drumlanrig.
Quarterly ; first and fourth, a bend between six cross crosslets fitchee, for Marr ;
second and third, Douglas as before. " s' gull. Douglas de domlangrig." a.d. 1627. — Veitch of Eliock' s Charters.
276. DRUMMOND. Plate ~2LUI.fig. 3.
A fragment of a large seal, with merely a shield bearing three bars wavy ; a branch of foliage on each side. No part of the inscription remains. In Mr. Henry Drummond's History of Noble British Families, it is stated that this seal was the one appended by Sir Edward Hastings, Earl of Menteth, to the Letter of the English Barons to Pope Boniface, a.d. 1301. — There can be no doubt it was a Drummond seal, but how Sir Edward came possessed of it, or why he should use it on such an occasion, is difficult to explain. — Fro?n a Cast communicated by It. Drummond, Esq., M.P.
277. DRUMMOND, JOHN, " Dni de Cargil."
Couche. Three bars wavy. Crest on a helmet, a goat's
head ; the background ornamented with foliage. " s ' johaxnis de drumunt." a.d. 1407. — Sir David
Dundas of Ochtertyre.
278. DRUMMOND, MAURICE, LORD.
An eagle displayed, bearing on its breast a shield charged with four bars wavy. A label with three points. The inscription is imperfect, a.d. 1465. — Balthyock
Charters.
279. DRUMMOND, JOHN.
Couche. Three bars wavy. Crest on a helmet, an eagle's head and wings. Supporters : two savages. C This impression is very imperfect, which gives the shield the appearance of being vairy, but there > can be no doubt of the blazon.
" S ' JOHANNIS DRUMUXD DE CARGIL." A.D. 1491.
Athol Charters.
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280. DRUMMOND, WILLIAM.
Couche. Three bars wavy. Crest on a belmet, a talbot's head. Supporters : two savages, each holding a club bendwise in the exterior hand. This impres- sion is very imperfect, and the inscription is illegible, a.d. 1491. — AtJwl Charters.
281. DRUMMOND, JOHN, Earl of Perth.
A fine large seal, but unfortunately much defaced. Three bars wavy. The crest is lost ; it was on a helmet with mantlings, above a coronet of nine points, which yet remain. Supporters : two sav- ages, wreathed about the middle with oak leaves, each holding a club erect in the exterior hand.
" S ' JOANNIS COMITIS PERTH DOMINI DRUMMOND ET STOBHAL
a.d. 1631. — David
Laing, Esq. DUDHOP, VISCOUNT. Vide Scrymgeour.
282. DUMFRIES, JOHN OF, " Filius et heres quondam johannis Michelsone Bur-
gensis de Edinburgh." Couche. Fretty, three mullets in chief. Crest on a helmet with mantlings, the
head of a wild-man in a cap. " s 'joannis de dumfreis." a.d. 1400. — Xapier Charters.
283. DUNBAR, PATRICK, Styled in the Peerages Fifth Earl of March.
Plate VHI. fig. 1. An armed knight on horseback at full speed ; a sword in his right hand, and on his
left arm a shield, charged with a lion rampant. " sigtll comi[t]is [patricii] de dumbar. — Appended to Charter of a Carucate of
Land near Edmonstone to the Abbey of Metros, c. a.d. 1200. — Metros Charters.
284. DUNBAR, PATRICK, Sixth Earl of March. Son of the above Patrick.
Plate VIII. fig. 2. Same design as the last ; but in this the horse is proceeding to the dexter, which i?
very unusual. " [si]gillum pa[tricii comi]tis de [du]mba[r]."
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285. Counter Seax of the last. Plate VIII. fig. 2.
A lion rampant.
"secretum p. comit." — Appended to Confirmation by Earl Patrick to the Abbey of Metros of Lands at Halsingtun. a.d. 1248. — Metros Charters.
286. DUNBAR, PATRICK, Seventh Earl of March. Son of the above Patrick.
Plate Vm. fig. 3. An armed knight on horseback ; sword in his right hand, and on his left arm a shield charged with a lion counter-rampant. Above the helmet, is a small cross in a crescent.
" SIGIL[LUM PATRJICII C0MIT1S DE DUMBAR."
287. Counter Seal of the last. Plate VIII. fig. 3.
A lion counter-rampant.
" sigill amoris." — Appended to Charter by Earl Patrick, confirming the Sale which the late Earl Patrick his father had made of all his Horses in Lauderdale, ti> tin- Abbey of Metros, a.d. 1251. — Metros Charters.
288. DUNBAR, ALEXANDER, Third Son of the above Earl Patrick.
A lion rampant within a double treasure, flowered and counter-flowered. This seal
is much injured, but the following inscription can be read — " s ' alexandri FiLii comitis de dunb." Detached Seal. — Cosmo Lines, Esq.
289. DUNBAR, PATRICK, Ninth Earl of March. Plate XUI. fig. 2.
The design as No. 286, rather smaller, and the caparisons of the horse curiously ornamented, of a chequered pattern. The lion on the shield is in correct position.
" sigillum patricii comitis de dumbar." — From a Cast communicated by Henry JDrummond, Esq., M.P.
290. DUNBAR, PATRICK, Tenth Earl of March.
An armed knight on horseback at full speed ; in his right hand a sword, and on the left arm a shield, charged with a lion rampant, within a bordure of eight roses ; the same is also repeated on the caparisons of the horse. This fine seal is much broken, and part of the inscription is wanting, but it has evidently been —
" s ' patricii de dumbar comitis de march." — Metros Charters.
SCOTTISH SEALS.
291 DUNBAR, PATRICK, Earl of March. Same Person as the preceding.
A lion rampant within a bortlure charged with eight -7
roses. The shield suspended by a chain from a hook. On each side a branch of foliage.
" S ' UNI FATRICII DE DUNBAR COM. MARC." A.D. 1292.
Chapter House, Westminster.
292. DUNBAR, PATRICK, Eael of March. Same Person.
A lion rampant within a bordure charged with roses. The shield surrounded by tracery. The inscription is nearly illegible, but has probably been —
" S ' FATRICII DE DDNBAR COM. MARCHE." A.D. 1292.
Chapter House, Westminster.
293. DUNBAR, PATRICK, Earl of March. Same Person.
This interesting seal is in excellent preservation, and was probably used as a counter seal. A lion rampant. The shield is suspended from a tree growing be- hind, and on each side is also a tree.
" PARMI CEU HADT BOIS CONDURAY MAMIE." A.D. 1292.
Chapter House, Westminster.
294. DUNBAR, GEORGE, Eleventh Earl of March.
Couche. A lion rampant within a bordure of sixteen roses. Crest on a helmet, a horse's head bridled issuing from a coronet of three points. Sup- porters : two lions, sejant coue gardant. The background filled up with two trees and foliage.
" S ' GEORGII DE DUNBAR COMITIS MARCHIE." Appended (if
to Act of the Parliament of Scotland, settling thr sue- 9 cession to the Crown. A.D. 1371. — General Register \ House.
29.3. DUNBAR, GEORGE, Twelfth and last Earl of March. Plate KIT. fig. 3. Couche. A lion rampant within a bordure charged
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with eight roses. Crest on a helmet, :i horse's head bridled issuing from a coronet. Supporters : two lions sejant, coue, gardant, beside two trees. " sigillum georgii de dtjnbar coJiiTis marciiie." — Appended to Confirmation Char- ter of the Lands of Auchinleck and Newtown by George Earl of March and Dunbar. " Carissimo consanguineo nostra domino Thome de Kirkpatrick de Kilosbeme Militi." at Dunbar, 9th December 1424. — Sir Charles Kirkpatrick, Bart.
296. DUNBAR, THOMAS, EaelofMoeai.
Three cushions within a double tressure, flowered and counter-flowered.
" S1 THOME DE DUNBAR COJIITIS MORAVIE." A.D. 1422. C. InneS, Esq.
297. DUNBAR, JANET, Countess of Moray.
Quarterly ; first, Moray, as in the last ; second, a lion rampant, for Crichton ; third, a saltire and chief ; fourth, a fess cheque between three cinquefoils, for Fraser of Frendraught. A sprig of foliage sur- rounds the shield. " s ' jonaet [dunbai;] comittssa moratite." — Appended A to Charter of Janet Countess of Murray and Lady > Frendracht to Alexander Dunbar, of Westfield, her brother, a.d. 1454. — The late D. Gregory, Esq.
298. DUNBAR, ALEXANDER, of Westfield.
Couche. A fess between three cushions ; all within a double tressure, flowered and counter-flowered. Crest on helmet, a talbot's head.
" s ' alexndri de dunbar." a.d. 1 488. — Appended to Lette?s of Reversion, Alexander Dunbar of Westfield, and Isabel Sutherland, his spouse, to Janet Countess of Moray and Fren- draght, of the Lands of Colmyst. — The late D. Gregory. Esq.
399. DUNBAR, BEATRICE.
Much broken. A boar's head couped between three cushions, within a double tressure.
flowered and counter-flowered. " s ' [Beatrice dun]bar." a.d. 1499. — Fleurs Charters.
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300. DUNBAR, THOMAS.
Couche. Three cushions within a double tressure,
flowered and counter-flowered, with a label of three
points as a difference. Crest on a helmet, a hart's
head issuing from a coronet. Supporters : two lions
sejant gardant coue. " s ' thohe de dunbarre." — From a Bread Seal. — C.
limes, Esq.
301. DUNDAS, NICOLAS, Wife op Alexander Colvil, Commendator of Culros.
A lion rampant ; in dexter chief point a mullet as a difference. No inscription on the seal, only the initials N. D. are at the sides of the shield, a.d. 1581. — C. Innes, Esq.
302. DURANT, JOHN.
A bend indented. The shield surrounded by tracery.
" s' johis ddraut." — Appended to Letter from the Scottish Barons to the Pope. a.d. 1820. — General Register House.
303. DUREME, SIR WILLIAM DE, Knight.
On a bend three mullets. The shield surrounded with tracery.
" s ' willelmi de derdme." — Appended to Obligation by William de Duremto /'"'/
to the Abbey of Melros fourteen merks at the Festiral of St. Martin, a.d. 1305.
— Melros Charters.
304. DYSCHINGTON, WILLIAM.
Couche. On a bend three escallop shells. Crest on a helmet, a garb (?) ; the whole
surrounded with a border of tracery. " s' wilelmi de dyscingtoune." — Appended to Act of the Parliament of Scotland
settling the succession to the Crown, a.d. 1371. — General Register House.
305. EDMONSTONE, SIR WILLIAM, of Duntreath, Justice-General of Scotland.
Couche. Three crescents, in fess point an annulet as a difference ; all within a double tressure, flowered and counter-flowered. Crest on a helmet, a horse's head issuing from a ducal coronet. Supporters : two lions rampant.
" Es'J villelmi de edmondston." — Appended to Notarial Instrument, a.d. 1170. — Glammis Charters.
306. EDMONSTONE, MARGARET, Daughter of Sir James Edmonstone, of Edmon-
stone, Wife of Sir Walter Ogilvie, of Boyne. Three crescents. " s' margarete edmsto." a.d. 1485. — C. Innes, Esq.
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307. ELFIESTON, JOHN.
A boar's head couped, contourne ; in middle chief point a fleur-de-lis. " s' johannis de elfiestun." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
308. ELPHINGSTON, ROBERT, LORD.
A chevron between three boars' heads and necks erased. Crest on a helmet with mantling, a sword bendwise, the point upwards. Supporters : two savages. Motto on a scroll under the shield, " caus causit."
" sigillum roberti dnt elphingstoun." a.d. 1564. — Morton Charters.
309. ERGADIA. ALEXANDER.
A galley, the stern and prow terminating in a dragon's head. The mast seems tu extend beyond the shield, and terminates in a cross at the commencement ot the inscription.
" s ' alexandri de ergadia." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
ERROL, EARL OF. Vide Hay.
310. ERSKINE, SIR ROBERT, Knight.
Couche. A pale. Crest on a helmet, a griffin's head and wings issuing from a
coronet. The shield within rich tracery. " s ' robt de erskyn dni eidsdem." — Appended to Act of the Parliament of Scotland,
settling the succession to the Crown, a.d. 1371. — General Register House.
811. ERSKINE, SIR THOMAS, Knight, Son of the above Robert. Married the
Heiress of Marr. Couche. A pale, with label of five points. Crest on a helmet, an eagle's head
and wings, holding in its beak a sprig or branch of a tree. Supporters : two
griffins. " s' tosie de erscyn." a.d. 1364. — Marr Charters.
312. ERSKINE, SIR NICOLAS, Knight, Second Son of Sir Robert Erskine.
Couche. A pale engrailled. Crest on a helmet, a dragon's head and wings. Sup- porters : two demi-savages ; the whole surrounded by elegant tracery.
" nicolas de erskyne." — Appended to Charter by " Nicolas de Erskine miles dominus Kynoul " to Patrick Blar of the Lands ofBothyok in the Barony of Kynoul, Perthshire, a.d. 1370. — Balthyock Papers.
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313. ERSKINE, ALEXANDER, Second Lord Erskine.
Couche. A pale. Crest on a helmet, a swan's neck ; the background filled up with
branches of laurel. " s ' axexadri dni [ers]ky." a.d. 1495. — Appended to Presentation of the Chaplaincy
of Garrioch to Sir Robert Paterson, — Marr Charters.
314. ERSKINE, ROBERT, LORD. Son of the above Alexander.
Couche. Quarterly ; first and fourth, Erskine, as before ; second and third, a bend between six cross crosslets fitchee, for Marr. Crest on a helmet, a heron's head. Supporters : two scriffins.
"S' ROBERTI ERSKUN DOMINI DE ERSKYN." A.D. 1510. Dim CliarteiS.
315. ERSKINE, THOMAS.
Much injured. Couche. On a pale a cross crosslet above a crescent. Crest on a
helmet with mantlings, a griffin's head. "sigillum tho[me de erJskin." a.d. 1527. — C. limes, Esq.
316. ERSKINE, SIR THOMAS, of Brechin, Secretary to James V.
Quarterly ; first and fourth, on a pale a dagger, point in base, for Erskine ; second and third, the piles of Brechin, which, through the unskilfulness of the en- graver, have the appearance of the Roman letter V. The shield is in front of a griffin, one of the Erskine supporters.
" s ' tome erscyn." a.d. 1541. — Dun Charters.
317. ERSKLNE, JOHN, LORD.
Couche. A pale. Crest on a helmet, a swan's neck. Supporters : two griffins. " s' johannis dni erskin." a.d. 1553. — Kilsyth Charters.
318. ERSKINE, ROBERT, Dean of Aberdeen.
On a pale a sword, the point in base.
"s'm. roberti erskyne." a.d. 1558. — Auldbar Charters.
319. ERSKINE, ALEXANDER, "Brother Germane to ane Honorabile Lord John
Lord Erskyn." On a pale a crescent. The inscription is injured, it seems to be — " s ' axexandri erskin de . . . ." — Appended to Reversion of the Lands ofKellor in Perth- shire in favour of William Douglas of Locldeven. a.d. 1563. — Morton Charters.
320. ERSKINE, DAVID, Archdeacon of Brechin, and Commendator of Dbybukgh.
A pale ; at the sides of the shield are the letters D. E.
"s ' davidis comentakii de dryborgh." a.d. 1567. — Auldbar Charters.
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321. Another Seal of the same person. On a pale a man's heart.
" s' david ersktne." a.d. 1569. — Auldbar Charters- Mi. ERSKINE, JOHN, Earl of Marr.
Quarterly ; first and fourth, a bend between six cross crosslets fitchee, for Marr. Second and third, a pale, for Erskine. Crest on a helmet, a dexter hand issuing from a coronet of nine points, holding a sabre. Supporters : two griffins, their wings elevated. Motto on a scroll, each side of crest, " je pans plus."
"S'JOHANIS COMITIS DE MAR DOT DE ERSKYN ET GARVIOCH." A.D. 1596. Marr
Charters.
323. FALCONER, RICHARD. (Hawkerston.)
Not on a shield ; two falcons on a fleur-de-lis.
" sigill ricardi falconar." — Appended to Charter by William de Hawkerston and Robert his Brother, John Mundegumory, V. Arenel, and Nicolas {de Merits), son of Roland, the five Knights of the Stuart, to the Abbey of Metros of Lands with pastur- age at Innerwich. c. a.d. 1170. — Metros Charters.
324. FELTON, SIR JOHN, Lord of Ochiltre. Plate X. fig. 13.
Two lions passant palewise. A lizard at each side of the shield. " s' [johannis] de fe[l]ton." — Appended to Charter of the Patronage of the Chwch o1 Ochiltre to the Abbey of31elros. a.d. 1333.— wMelros Charters.
325. FENTON, SIR WILLIAM, of Beaufort.
Three crescents. This seal is the same shape as the shield.
" s ' domini wilei.mi de FENTUN." a d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
326. FENTON, JANET, Sole Heiress of Walter de Fenton, late Lord ofBaikie.
tn the Shire of Forfar. Three crescents, a label of three points. Foliage at the sides and top of the shield. "s' jonetae fenton mtnoris." a.d. 1448. — Glammis Charters.
327. FENTON, JANET.
Three crescents.
" s ' janete fenton mtnoris." — Resignation by Janet Fenton, one of the hem sses-po r-
tioners of Fenton of Baikie, of the Lands of CocHaw. a.d. 1472. — Tin
late D. Gregory, Esq.
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328. FENTON, JANET, op Baikie.
Three crescents.
"s' jonete fentoun." a.d. 1489. — Glammis Charters.
329. FERGUSON, JOHN, Burgess of Edinburgh.
A chevron between three mullets in chief, and a fleur-de-lis in base. Above the shield the initials I. F. a.d. 1594. — SouthesTc Charters.
330. FERNINDRAUCH, HENRY.
A beautifully executed design, not on a shield. A lion coiled, within a double
tressure flowered. " s' henrici de ferntndrauth." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
331. FERROUR, MARGARET.
A device, not on a shield, allusive to the surname. A horse-shoe enclosing a nail- head. " s ' margarete ferour." — General Register House.
332. FERROUR, ALICIA.
A hammer and a horse-shoe, not on a shield. " s ' alicia FEitouR." — Ibidem.
333. FIFE, MALCOLM, EARL OF.
An armed knight on horseback at full speed, a drawn sword in his right hand, and
on his left arm a shield. This fine seal is much injured. " s[igillum] maxcolmi [coJmitis de fyff." a.d. 1217. — Panmure Charters.
334. FIFE, DUNCAN, EARL OF.
This has been a fine seal, but is now much broken. An armed knight on horseback at full speed, as word in his right hand, and on his left arm a shield charged with a lion rampant, wdiich is repeated on the caparisons of the horse.
•' [sigill dunc]ani C03Ii[tis de fyff]." — Appended to Charter by Duncan, Earl oj Fife, of the Lands of Qwylt, in the Earldom of Fife, to Robert de Erskyne, Knit/lit. a.d. 1360. — Baltliyock Charters.
335. FIFE, ISABELLA, COUNTESS OF.
A prettily designed seal. A tree in the centre, from the branches of which two shields are suspended ; the dexter bearing a lion rampant, for the Earldom ot Fife ; and the sinister, a fess cheque, for Stuart.
'• s ' isabelle countis de fyff." — Appended to Charter by Isabella Countess 6j Fife to Sir James of Douglas, Knight, of the land of Estir Ferny, in Fiji, in < • ■- cambionfor the land of MurehaU. a.d. 1369. — Morton Charters.
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FIFE, RAMSAY, EARL OF. Vide Ramsay.
336. FITZALAN, BRIAN. One of the Guabdians of Scotland.
A chimera of four masks.
"tot capita tot sentencie." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
337. FLEMING, THOMAS.
Couche. A chevron within a double tressure flowered and counter-flowered.
Crest, a wolfs head issuing from a helmet, all within round tracery, "s' thome Fleming." a.d. 1366. — Morr Charters.
338. FLEMING, DAVID.
Couche. As in the last, with a label of three points. Crest on a helmet a goat's
head. Supporters : two lions rampant gardant. "s' david flymyng." a.d. 1392. — Marr Charters.
339. FORBES, ALEXANDER, of Brux.
Ermine, three bears' heads muzzled and couped. The shield is surrounded by tracery of a trefoil form, in each of the internal angles of which is a cross crosslet fitchee, and on the top of the shield is a small saltire.
"sigillum alexandei forbes." — Appended to Resignation of the Lands of Caniqiilidl. in the Earldom of Marr and County of Aberdeen, in favour of Alexander Earl of Man: a.d. 1427. — Marr Charters.
340. FORBES. WILLIAM, of Corsindea.
Three bears' heads muzzled and couped, a crescent in fess point for difference.
The shield surrounded by foliage. " s' villdslmi forbes de corsende." a.d. 1557. — Monynuisk Charters.
341. FORBES, ROBERT, Commendator of Monymtjsk.
As in the last, but with a pheon in fess point.
" 8 ' RO comendatarii de monymos." a.d. 1585. — Monymusk Charters.
342. FORRESTER, ADAM, of Corstorphine.
A very pretty design, but rather defaced. A lion sejant, holding with his forepaws a shield, charged with a chevron between three hunting-horns stringed. The inscription is very faint, but may be read —
" s ' ade Forrester." a.d. 1400. — Southesk Charters.
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343. FORRESTER, RICHARD, " Fim quondam Alexandri Forrester."
Three hunting-horns stringed ; very rudely executed, "s' recarde foster." a.d. 1452. — Southesk Charters.
344. FORSYTH, DAVID, of Dykes.
On a fess between three cross crosslets ntchee as many lozenges. " s' d[avid for]sitht." a.d. 1488. — C. Innes, Esq.
345. FRASER, RICHARD.
Six roses ; 3, 2, and 1 . The shield, suspended by the guige, in centre of tracery. " s ' ricardi fraser, M." a.d. 1292.— Chapter House, Westminster.
346. FRASER, RICHARD.
Six cinquefoils ; 3, 2, and 1.
" s ' ricardi freser." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
347. FRASER, SIMON.
Same as No. 345, with the addition of a label of four points and a lizard on each
side of the shield. " s ' simonis friser." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
348. FRASER, ANDREW.
Same as No. 345. The shield surrounded by tracery.
" s ' andree fraser militis." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
349. FRASER, ALEXANDER.
A knight on horseback at full speed, completely armed in chain-armour, and a sur- coat over it, holding a sword in his right, and on his left a shield charged with three cinquefoils, which also appear on the caparisons of the horse. The whole is surrounded with a kind of engrailled border, having much the appearance of a tressure.
" s ' al[ex]andri fraser militis." — Appended to Letter of the Scottish Barons to the Pope, a.d. 1320. — General Register House.
350. FRASER, JAMES, of Frendraught. (?)
A fess cheque between three roses in chief and as many in base, the last two and one. Crest on a helmet, a wolf's head issuing from a coronet, and having some kind of ornament on the head, with drapery falling over the neck; the whole sur-
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rounded with tracery, and the background ornamented with foliage. This seal is much broken ; the parts which remain, however, are sharp and perfect.
" s ' J o . arnra." (?) — Appended to Act of the Parliament of Scotland
settling the succession to the Crown, a.d. 1371. — General Register House.
351. FRASER, HUGH.
Couche. Three cinquefoils within a bordure charged with nine mullets. Crest on a helmet a buck's head. Supporters : two lions rampant gardant coue.
" sill. fi[ugonis] fraser." — Appended to Resignation of the Lands of Fairlyhopi . Peeblesshire, by Hugh Fraser, in the hands of Lord James Douglas, Lord of Linton. 6th March, a.d. 1377. — Morton Charters.
352. FRASER, JAMES, of Ferendrach.
A bend sinister, indented, between three cinquefoils.
" s ' jacobi fraser." — Charter by " Jacobus Fraser dus de Ferendrach," of the Lands of Cambcston. in baronia de Lossidiryn. a.d. 1402. — Metros Charters.
353. GALBRAITH, MALCOLM.
Three boars' heads couped contourne ; the shield surrounded by tracery. Much
injured. The inscription appears to be — " s ' MALCOLM galbrathe." — Appended to Charter by Malcolm Galbraith of the
Lands of Persoiadande, in excambion for a Hostilage in Kinros, to the Abbey of
Metros, a.d. 1409. — Metros Charters.
354. GALBRAITH, WALTER.
Three boars' heads and necks erased. Very rudely executed. " s' walteri gabrat." a.d. 1542. — Napier Charters.
GALLOWAY, LORD OF. Vide Douglas.
355. GARDYN, WALTER.
On a chevron between three boars' heads and necks erased, a mullet inter two
crosses patee. " s ' valteri gardyn." — Appended to Rerersion by Walter Gardyn, m favour of James
Cramond of Auldbar. a.d. 1534. — Auldbar Charters.
35(5. GIFFORD, JOHN, Lord op Yester. Plate X.fg. 14. Three battering rams ; not on a shield.
" s ' JOHANNIS GlFFAKD." — Appended to Charter by John Giffard to the Abbey of Metros of Tenement and Lands in Testor. c. a.d. 1320. — Metros Charters.
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357. GIFFORD, JAMES, of Sheriffhall.
Rudely executed, but bold and perfect. Ermine, three bars.
" s ' jacobi gyfferd." — Appended to Seisin in favour of Sir John Douglas, son and
apparent heir of James Earl of Morton, Lord Dalkeith, of the Barony of Morton
and others. 9th February, a.d. 1473. — Morton Charters.
358. GIFFORD, ALEXANDER, Parson of Newlands.
Ermine, three bars ; in sinister chief point a mullet.
" S ' alexandri gtfferd." — Appended to Decreet- Arbitral concerning the Lands of Blyth, disputed between James Earl of Morton and Henry Livingston of Manderston, tenant of the half lands of Blyth. 22(7 January, 1477. — Morton Charters.
359. GIFFORD, THOMAS, Son of William Gifford.
As before, with a fleur-de-lis in sinister chief point.
" s ' TH03LE gyfferd." — Appended to the same Instrument as the last.
GLAMMIS, LORD. Vide Lyon. GLENCAIRN, EARL OF. Vide Cuningham.
360. GORDON, JOHN.
Somewhat damaged. Three boars' heads couped, in fess point a roundle. " s ' joh[annis] gordoun." — Appended to a Grant by Agnes De Douglas, spouse of the late John Livingstone of Callender. a.d. 1428 — Kilsyth Charters.
361. GORDON, ALEXANDER, First Earl of Huntly.
This has been a very fine seal, but is now much damaged. Couche. Quarterly ; first and fourth, three crescents within a double tressure flowered and counter- flowered, for Seton ; second and third, three boars' heads couped, for Gordon. Over all a surtout, which is much injured, but has perhaps been three lions heads erased, for Badenoch. Crest on a helmet with mantlings, a stag's head with a collar or wreath of roses about the neck. Supporters : two greyhounds. Inscription on a scroll, part of which is broken.
" s ' Dni alexandri comitis de hdntle." a.d. 1457. — Fleurs Chai-ters.
362. GORDON, GEORGE, LORD, Son of the above.
Couche. Quarterly ; first, three boars' heads couped, for Gordon ; second, three lions' heads erased, for Badenoch ; third, three crescents within a double tressure flowered and counter-flowered, for Seton ; fourth, three cinquefoils, for Fraser. Crest on a helmet with mantlings, a stag's head.
"s' georg. dhs le Gordon." a.d. 1470. — Fleurs Charters.
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363. GORDON, GEORGE, Second Earl of Huntly.
Couche. Quarterly; as in the last. Crest on a helmet with inantlings, a stag's
head. Supporters : two greyhounds. "s' georgi com[itis de] hontle." a.d. 1491. — Fleurs Charters.
364. GORDON, ALEXANDER, Third Earl of Huntly, son of the preceding.
Couche. Quarterly ; as before. Crest, &c., the same.
" s' alexri Gordon comitis de H0NTLE." — Charter by Alexander Earl of Huntly to Robert Lines of Rathmakenie. a.d. 1521. — Fleurs Charters.
365. GORDON, GEORGE, Fourth Earl of Huntly, grandson of the above Alex-
ander. The same as the preceding, excepting the supporters, which in this instance alone are sejant, and gorged with a collar, and the crest issuing from a coronet. The background is ornamented with foliage, and the whole is executed in a far better style.
"S' GEORGIl COMITIS DE HOUNTL1E Dnl GORDONE ET BADZENOTH." A.D. 1537.
Fleurs Charters.
366. GORDON, JOHN, Tenth Earl of Sutherland.
Three boars' heads and necks couped, for Gordon ; on a surtout three mullets, for
Sutherland. Foliage at the top and sides of the shield. " s' JOHANNES GORDON coetis DE sudland." (?) A.D. 1546. — Sutherland of Forse
Charters.
367. GORDON, JOHN, Twelfth Earl of Sutherland.
< Quarterly ; first and fourth, three boars' heads and necks couped, for Gordon ; second and third, three mullets, for Sutherland. Above the shield a coronet. The seal is considerably damaged, but this blazon can be distinctly made out —
"s' jo[hannis comi]tis de Sutherland." — Appended to Precept by John Earl of Sutherland in favour of Alexander Sutherland of Forse, as heir to William Suther- land of Forse, who was " frater avi " of said Alexander. 29th April 1605. — Ibidem.
368. GORDON, THOMAS, of Clunie.
Quarterly ; first, three boars' heads and necks couped ; second, three lions' heads erased ; third, three crescents within a single tressure flowered ; fourth, three cinquefoils.
'• S ' D. tome GORDONE." A.D. 1592. — Monymusk Charters.
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369. GORDON, ADAM, of Auchindoune.
The same as the last.
" S ' ADA5II GORDOUNE." A.D. 1571 Ibidem.
370. GORDON, ALEXANDER, of Clunie.
The same as the preceding.
" s ' alexandri gordone d. clune." — Appended to Charter by Alexander Gordon >>!
Clunie in favour of Robert Farquharson of the Lands of Finzean and others. A.D.
16**9. — Finzean Charters.
371. GOSFORTH, WILLIAM DE.
A hawk or raven devouring a boar.
" s ' willi de gosforthe." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
372. GOTHAME, EUPHEMLA. (Gothyn or Gothynes.)
A boar's head couped between three mullets.
" s ' eufemie de gohame." a.d. 1453. — The late G. Smythe, Esq.
GOWRIE, RUTHVEN, EARL OF. Vide Ruthven.
373. GRAHAM, SIR NICHOLAS DE, Knight.
On a chief three escallop shells. This seal is of beautiful design and execution ; the shield is placed in centre of a rich rounded tracery composed of a trefoil, the interior compartments filled up with foliage, and the exterior spaces occupied with boars' heads couped.
" s ' domini nicholat de gram militis." — Appended to Precept of Seisin of the Lands of Halsington. c. a.d. 1250. — Metros Charters.
374. GRAHAM, DAVID.
Seme of crosses fitchee, three escallop shells.
" s' datid de graham." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
375. GRAHAM, JOHN, Son and Heir of Sir Nicholas Graham.
A remarkably fine seal. On a chief three escallop shells. On the top of the shield is a wyvern, and on each side is a lizard, or perhaps a wyvern, the small space not allowing the wings to be fully expanded.
" [s '] johannis [de] graua[m]." — Appended to Seisin of the Barony of We&tyrh i , Dumfries, a.d. 1309. — Metros Charters.
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376. GRAHAM, PATRICK.
This is not in good preservation. The charges seem to be, on a fess three escallop
shells. The shield surrounded by tracery. " sigiix[u]m [patricQii gra." — Appended to Letter of the Scottish Barons to the Pope.
a.d. 1320. — General Register House.
377. GRAHAM, DAVTD.
On a chief three escallop shells. On each side of the shield, which is suspended
from a tree, is a boar's head couped erect. " s ' d[av]it de graham." — Ibidem.
378. GRAHAM, SIR JOHN, Lord of Abercorn.
A boar's head couped, with the snout downwards ; and on a chief three escallop shells. On the top, and at each side of the shield, is a boar's head couped.
" s ' Dfii johaknis de graam." — Appended to Charter by Sir John Graham, of the Patronage of the Church of Westyrker, in Dumfries, to the Abbey of Metros, c. a.d. 1320. — Metros Charters.
379. GRAHAM, ROBERT, Lord of Weilston, in Kyle. Plate X.fig. 6.
A stag's head cabossed, between the attires an escallop shell ; not on a shield. " s ' roberti de [gr]am." — Appended to Charter by Robert Graham to the Abbey of Metros of Lands in Torbolton in Kyle. c. a.d. 1369. — Melros Charters.
380. GRAHAM, JOHN.
A chevron between three escallop shells, the shield surrounded by tracery. " s ' johannis de grame." a.d. 1370. — Morton Charters.
381. GRAHAM, ROBERT, of Flxtry.
Couche. On a chief engrailed three escallop shells. Crest on a helmet with inant-
lings, an eagle's head and wings, surrounded with a pretty ornament of foliage.
" s ' roberti grahame de ftntre." (?) — Appended to Indenture between Robert Grahami
and Thomas Fotheringham of Wester Povry, " at Dundee, ye 27th December," a.d.
1478. — Auldbar Charters.
382. GRAHAM, HENRY, of Comieston.
On a chevron between three escallop shells, a mullet.
" s ' henrici grehem." a.d. 1486. — Balnamoon Charters.
383. GRAHAM, PATRICK, Earl of Strathern.
Quarterly ; first and fourth, two chevrons for Strathern ; second and third, on a chief indented, three escallop shells for Graham.
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" s ' patrici de grahame comi[tis palat]lni de statherne." — From a detached seal in the Museum of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, c. a.d. 1400. (Probably Patrick Graham who married Euphemia Stuart, daughter of David Earl of Strathem.)
384. GRAHAM, WALTER.
Couche. A fess cheque ; in base a man's heart, and on a chief three escallop shells.
Crest on a helmet with mantlings, a sleuth-hound's head. " sigillum walteri gram de valesto." — Detached Seal. — Morton Charters.
385. GRAHAM, WILLIAM, Seconb Earl op Montrose.
Couche. Quarterly ; first and fourth, on a chief, three escallop shells for Graham ;
second and third, three cinquefoils (roses ?) for Montrose. Crest on a helmet
with mantlings, a peacock's head. " s ' villi corns de motros ac d5i graha." a.d. 1541. — D. Laing, Esq.
386. GRAHAM, JAMES, Fifth Earl of Montrose. Created Marquis 1G44.
A small signet. Quarterly ; first and fourth, on a fess, (intended for a chief,) three escallop shells for Graham ; second and third, three roses for title of Montrose. — From a Letter, a.d. 1639, in Balnagowan Charters.
387. GRAHAM, WILLIAM, Earl of Menteith, &c.
Quarterly ; first and fourth, Graham ; second and third, a fess cheque, in chief a chevron for Stratherne. Crest on a helmet with mantlings, above an Earl's coronet, a vulture's head. Supporters : two lions rampant. Motto on a ribbon, issuing from behind the crest, " right and reasoun."
"S' WILLELMI C0M1TIS DE MONTEATH DOMI KILBRYD ET KILPOUNT." Appended to
Renunciation of claim to the title of Strathem. A.D. 1636. — Communicated by James Dennistoun, Esq.
388. GRANT, JOHN, of Freuchie.
Three crowns.
" s ' joannis grant de frdchi." — Appended to Charter to Colin Mackenzie de Eyntal
and Barbara Grant his spouse, of the half lands of Lochbruyme. a.d. 1572. —
Seaforth Charters.
389. GRAY, ANDREW, LORD.
Couche. A lion rampant within a bordure engrailed. Crest on a helmet with mant- lings, a swan's neck issuing from a coronet. Supporters : two lions rampant, coue, gardant. The inscription on a scroll.
" s ' andree Dili de gray." a.d. 1451. — Athol Charters.
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390. GREENEFORD, WILLIAM.
A seal of an oval shape, with the device, not upon a shield, of a sword in pale, sur- mounted with two keys in saltire. "s' willi de greneferd." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
391. GREIRSON, GILBERT, of Lag. Plate X.fg. lb.
A lion rampant, gardant, crowned. The shield in centre of tracery.
" s ' gilberti " — Appended to Renunciation to the Abbey of Metros of
the Lands of Dunscore, In Dumfriesshire, a.d. 1418. — Metros Charters.
392. GUTHRIE, ALEXANDER.
Couche. Quarterly ; first and fourth, a garb for Cumin ; (?) second and third, a lion rampant for Guthrie. Crest on a helmet with mantlings, a lady's head, attired in a pedimental head-dress.
" s' ALEXAJO>Rl de guthrie." a.d. 1503.— Kir/ton Charters.
393. GUTHRIE, JOHN.
Quarterly ; first and fourth, a lion rampant for Guthrie ; second and third, a garb for Cumin. (?) In the fess point is some resemblance to an ermine spot, perhaps a mark of cadency.
" s' [jo]annis guthre." a.d. 1509. — Auldbar Charters.
394. GUTHRIE, EUPHEMIA, Wife of Robert Montgomery.
Quarterly ; first and fourth, a lion rampant for Guthrie ; second and third, three garbs. This is much injured.
" s' edfemi guthrie." — Appended to Discharge by Robert Montgomery of Nether- ferry, and Eufamie Guthrie, his spouse, to " ye honorable R. Guthrie of Kynblayth- month,for 1600 merks. a.d. 1561." — Auldbar Charters.
395. HAIG, PETER OF, Lord of Bemerside.
Three bars.
" sigillu[m petri de] hag." — Appended to Charter by Peter of Haig, Lord of Bemerside,
granting to the Abbey of Metros half a stone of wax yearly, for the Chapel of St. Cuthbert's, Old Metros, instead of a payment of salmon, c. a.d. 1260. — Metros Chai ters.
HAILES, LORD. Vide Hepburn.
396. HALYBURTON, WALTER.
On a bend three mascles; the shield surrounded with tracery. " sigillum walteri de haliburton." — Appended to Act of the Parliament of Scotland settling the Succession to the Crown, a.d. 1371. — General Register House.
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397. HALYBURTON, WALTER.
Quarterly ; first and fourth, on a bend three maseles for Haliburton ; second, three bars for Cambron of Gowrie ; third, a bend for De Vaux of Dirleton.
" s ' walteri de halibueton." — Appended to Procuratory of Resignation into the King's /murk by George Lord Haliburton and Baron of Balegernocht, of Lands in the Baron// of Balegernocht and Shire of Perth. %9>th June, a.d. 1473. — Balthyock Charters.
398. HALYBURTON, JANET, Lady Dirleton, daughter of Patrick Lord Halt-
burton.
Quarterly, as in the last. The shield ornamented with foliage.
" S' JOHANNETE DOMINE DE DIRLTO." A.D. 1548. C. K. Sharpe, Esq.
399. [HAMILTON,] DAVID, Son of Walter.
Three cinquefoils pierced ; the shield surrounded by tracery.
" sigill. davtd FiLii Walter." — Appended to Act of the Parliament of Scotland settling the Succession to the Crown. A.D. 1371. — General Register House.
400. HAMILTON, SIR JOHN, Knight, Son of the above David, the first of the
chief family who appears to have assumed the surname. Plate XII. Jig. 1. Couche. Three cinquefoils pierced. Crest on a helmet, a boar's head and neck ; the
background ornamented with foliage. The first part of the inscription on this
fine seal is unfortunately lost, but has evidently been — '•sigillum johis de iiamylton." — Appended to Contract of Marriage between Sir John
Hamilton, Lord of Cadyow, and Jacoba. daughter of Sir James Douglas oj
Dalkeith, a.d. 1388. — Morton Charters.
401. HAMILTON, JAMES, LORD.
Three cinquefoils pierced.
"s' jacobi de hamii.toun." — Appended to Charter of the Lands of Cessford, by James Lord Hamilton to Robert Graham, a.d. 1446. — Fleurs Charters.
402. HAMILTON, SIR JAMES, of Ftnnart, Knight, commonly called the Bastard
of Arran. Three cinquefoils ; over all a bend. At the top and sides of the shield a scroll
ornament. "s' Dni jacobi hamyltoun de fynar " a.d. 1528. — Bardowu Churl, is.
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403. HAMILTON, SIR JAMES. The same Person.
Couche. Three cinquefoils, within a single tressure flowered. Crest on a helmet, a lion's head crowned. Supporters: two antelopes coue. On a scroll are the initials J. H. D. F.
Appended to a Receipt granted by him to James Earl of Morton, for 3400 merks " reddij gold and silver, with ane chenzie of gold in wed of one other hundred merks, part of 4000 merks," for the marriage of Margaret Doug/as, daughter of the Earl of Morton, with his brother James Earl of Arran. A.D. 1532. — Morton Charters.
404. HAMILTON, JAMES, Second Eakl of Arran, Regent of Scotland.
Couche. Quarterly ; first and fourth, a galley without sails, for Arran ; second and third, three cinquefoils, for Hamilton. Crest on a helmet, an oak tree, with a frame-saw fixed transversely in its trunk. Supporters : two antelopes ; the background ornamented with foliage. Executed in a singularly rude manner.
" s ' jacobus arante come scotoru guber et priceps." — Appended to Charter by " Davia I Hamyltoun films tertio genitus Jacobi Arranie comitis dni Hamiltoun regni Scotie protectoris et Gubernatoris." — To Katharine Mailville, daughter of the deceased Sir John Mailville of Raith, Knight, of Schaw's Mylne, (Jr., in Sheriffdom of Fife. a.d. 1549. — Leven and Melville Charters.
405. HAMILTON, JAMES, Duke of Chatelheraut. The same Person.
A fine large seal, iu good preservation. Quarterly ; first and fourth, Hamilton, as before ; second and third, a galley without sails, for Arran. The shield sur- rounded by the collar and badge of St. Michael. Above the shield a ducal coronet. Crest, an oak tree issuing from a helmet with mantlings, and having a frame-saw fixed transversely in its trunk. Supporters : two antelopes coue, chained and gorged with a ducal crown. Motto on a ribbon below the shield,
" THROUGH."
" s ' jacobi ducis castri her[aldi c]omitis arranie dui hammvltcun." — Appended, with the two following seals, to a " Ratification by James Duke of Chatelheraut. Dame Margaret Douglas his spouse, and James Earl of Arran their son and heir.'" a.d. 15C0. — Morton Charters.
406. HAMILTON, MARGARET, Duchess of Chatelheraut, Eldest Daughter
of James Earl of Morton. Per pale. Dexter, quarterly ; as in the last ; sinister, on a chief two mullets, for Morton. Above the shield an open coronet of nine points. From behind the shield, and surrounding the base, a cordiliere of four knots. ■ s ' margrita duchas castri heraldis." — Ibidem.
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407. HAMILTON, JAMES, Third Earl of Arran. Son of the above Duke and
Duchess. Quarterly ; Hamilton and Arran, as before. Crest, the same issuing from a coronet
of five points above a helmet with mantlings. Supporters, as before. Motto
on a ribbon below the shield, "threucht." "s' jacobi comitis de arani et heredetaeii de Hamilton." — Ibidem.
408. HAMILTON, DAVID, Third Son of the Second Earl of Arran.
Three cinquefoils ; in fess point a saltire for difference.
" s ' david hamaniltoun." — Appended to the same Charter as No. 404.
409. HAMILTON, JAMES, Eldest Son of Lord Claud Hamilton. Created Earl
of Abercorn 1G06. Three cinquefoils. A label of three points. Crest on a helmet with mantlings, as before. Supporters : two antelopes. Motto on a ribbon issuing from behind the crest, "through."
" S ' JACOBI HAMILTON MAGRI D. PASLAY BAKOIE ET REGA[LITATIS EIU]SDe[m]."
Appended to Precept of Seisin for infefting Robert Harbertsoune and Christian Hamilton, his spouse, in the Kirk Lands of Itutherglen in the Regality of Paisley. ad. 1603.— C. Baxter, Esq.
410. HAMILTON, ANNE, DUCHESS OF.
( Quarterly ; first and fourth, Hamilton, three cinquefoils pierced ; second and third, a galley of three masts with sails furled, for Arran. Above the shield a coronet of five points. Crest on a helmet with mantlings, an oak tree issuing from a coronet, with a frame-saw transverse the trunk, and a ribbon on which the word " through " is inscribed. Supporters : two antelopes chained and gorged with a ducal crown. — Appended to an Instrument dated 1701 ; but the original seal, in silver, was in 1830 in possessioti of the present Duchess. — Com- municated by James Gibson Craig, Esq.
411. HAMILTON, JAMES, of Kdjcavel.
A lion's head erased between three cinquefoils pierced.
•' s ' jacobi haltoun kincael." — Charter by " Jacobus Hamiltoun de Kincael /'rater
germanus et heres quondam Gavini Hamilton" to Robert Carnegy and Margaret
Guthrie, a.d. 1549. — Auldbar Charters.
412. HAMILTON, JAMES. Patron of Libberton.
Three cinquefoils within a single tressure flowered ; a mullet in fess point. The
top and sides of shield ornamented with flowers. •■ s ' jacobi hamiltoun de lebar." a.d. 1598. — City of Edinburgh Charters.
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413. HARECHAS, ROBERT, (Harcass.) Sheriff of Perth.
Three fleur-de-lis surmounted with a bend. Only a few letters of the inscription
remain, but it no doubt was — " s' roberti harechas." a.d. 1305. — Auldbar Charters.
414. HASTINGS, JOHN.
A manche.
" s ' johis de hastlnges." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
415. HATLEY, ALEXANDER OF.
A boar's head and neck couped, not upon a shield.
" s ' alexsandri de hatley." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
416. HAUDENE, RANULF OF.
A saltire cantoned with four mullets of six points. At the top and each side of the
shield is a branch of foliage. " s ' rantjxfi de haudene." — Detached Seal. — Metros Charters.
417. HAY, NICHOLAS.
Three escutcheons.
"s' nicholai de hata." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
418. HAY, GILBERT.
Three escutcheons. An ornament of foliage surrounds the shield.
" S ' de hay." — (The name in the Instrument is Gilbert, that on the seal
appears like Robert, but it is much injured.) — Appended to Letter of the Scottish
Barons to the Pope. a.d. 1320. — General Register House.
419. HAY, JOHN.
Three escutcheons surmounted with a bend indented. The shield as well as the background ornamented with lines lorming a lozenge pattern.
" sigillum johis de heia." — Appended to Charter by John de Haya, Lord of Toli- bothel, to John Lyon of the Lands of Ballyndreith, in the Barony of Cotdas, for payment of one silver penny or a pair of 'white gloves at Aberdeen. '28th May 1368. — Qlammis Charters.
420. HAY, EDMUND, of Lees.
Couche. Ermine, three escutcheons. Crest on a helmet, a stag's head affronte. (?)
The background filled up with foliage. "s' edmdnd de [hay]." a.d 1425. — The late G. Smythe, Esq.
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421. HAY, JOHN.
Couche. Three escutcheons. Crest on a helmet, apparently a female head couped
at the shoulders. On each side of the helmet a tree. " s ' joannis de haye." a.d. 1431. — Kilravoch Retours.
422. HAY, JAMES, of Naughton.
Couche. Three escutcheons within a bordure indented. Crest on a helmet with mantlings, a mermaid with a mirror in her dexter hand, and a comb in her sinister. Inscription on a scroll surrounding the design.
" s ' jacobi DE hay." — Appended to Obligation by James Hay to Peter Crichton, Master of the Wardrobe to James III., in implement of the Contract of Marriage between the said Peter and Janet Hay his daughter, a.d. 1494. — C. Baxter, Esq.
423. HAY, , of Meginch.
Three escutcheons. A cinquefoil in fess point. Much injured. " s ' hale." a.d. 1498. — The late G. Smythe, Esq.
424. HAY, WILLIAM, Third Earl of Errol.
Rather injured. Couche. Three escutcheons. Crest on a helmet with mantlings,
a bull's head couped. "s' wxlel[mi] comitis de erol." a.d. 1498. — Glammis Charters.
425. HAY, WILLIAM, Fourth Earl of Errol. Son of the above.
Couche. Three escutcheons. Crest on a helmet with mantlings, a bull's head. "s'wtllelmi comitis earolie." (?) a.d. 1512.— Aulabar Charters.
426. HENDERSON, JAMES, of Fordel.
Three piles issuing from the sinister. On a chief ermine, a crescent. " s ' magri jacobi herison." a.d. 1497. — C. Innes, Esq.
427. HEPBURN, PATRICK.
On a chevron, a rose between two lions rampant respecting, within a bordure en- grailed. The shield in centre of pointed tracery.
" s ' patricii de [hep]borne." — Appended to Act of the Parliament of Scotland settling the Succession to the Crown, a.d. 1371. — General Register House.
428. HEPBURN, ADAM, Dean of Dunbak.
On a chevron, a rose between two lions rampant respecting.
" s ' ede de hepburn decani de dub." — Appended to Indenture between the Abbey of
Metros and the Collegiate Church of Dunbar, regarding the Tithes of Edmunstun.
a.d. 1453. — Melros Charters.
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+29. HEPBURN, PATRICK, Earl of Both-well.
Couche. Quarterly ; first and fourth, a bend, for De Vaux ; second and third, Hepburn, as in the last. Crest on a helmet, a ram's head issuing from a coronet. Supporters: two lions rampant, gardant, coue. The background ornamented with scroll work. " s' patriot comitis de bothuel et Dni de halis." — Appended to Charter of Rt - signation to Robert Cockburn. a.d. 1538. — General Register Home.
430. HOG, WALTER,
Three boars' heads couped.
" sigillum waltri h[og]." — Appended to Charter by Wal
ter Hog to Andrew Ker of Lands in Coverton. a.d
1439. — Fleurs Charters.
431. HOME, ADAM.
A device of a mullet of eight points ; not on a shield. " s ' ade de home." c. a.d. 1165. — Melros Charters.
432. HOME, PATRICK, Archdeacon of Tevtotdale.
First and fourth ; three papingoes, for Pepdie ; second and third, a lion rampant, for Home. Supporters : two birds, (eagles ?) The inscription on a scroll issuing from the beak of the dexter supporter.
" s ' patcji de home arche tvevtdalie." — Appended to a Compromise between the Abbey of Melros and the Archdeacon of Teviotdale regarding the Tithes of Gat- sr.haw and Cliftoncots. a.d. 1454. — Melros Charters.
433. HOME, ALEXANDER, LORD, Great Chamberlain of Scotland.
Much defaced. Couche. Quarterly ; as in the last. Crest on a helmet with
mantlings, a bird's head. (?) "s' alexandri Dni home." (?) — Appended to Resignation by Alexander Lord Home
of a great Mansion in High Street, Edinburgh, in favour of John Murray of Fals-
hill. a.d. 1497. — Elibanh Charters.
434. HOME, SIR DAVID, of Wedderburne.
Couche. A lion rampant. Crest on a helmet, a boar's head. " s ' david houme mis." a.d. 1 505. — Kilsyth Charters.
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435. HOME, MARGARET, Wipe of Alexander Erskwi:.
Per pale. Dexter, on a pale a crescent ; sinister, quarterly, first and fourth, a lion rampant, for Home ; second and third, three papingoes, for Pepdie. A slight ornament at the sides and top of the shield.
"s' margrete home." — Appended to Reversion of the Lands of Kellor in Perthshire in favour of William Douglas of Lochleven. a.d. 1563. — Morton Charters.
436. HOME, JOHN.
Quarterly ; Home and Pepdie, as before.
" s ' joannis hume." a.d. 1590. — DaUiousie Charters.
437. HOME, ALEXANDER, First Earl of Home.
Quarterly ; as in the preceding. On a surtout, an orle for Landale. Above the shield, a helmet with mantlings. Crest, above an open coronet of seven points, a lion's head erased. Supporters : two lions rampant. Motto on a ribbon issuing from behind the helmet, "treutoye end."
"s' alxadri coitis home Dni jedburg et dunglas.'' a.d. 1605. — General Register House.
438. HORDENE, GALFRID OF. Plate VII. fig. 5.
On a pear-shaped shield, a fess between three pelicans vulning themselves. On each side of the shield a slight ornament of foliage.
" SIGILLUM GAUFRIDI DE HORDENE."
439. Counter Seal of the preceding. Plate VII. fig. 5.
An antique gem. A stag.
" benedicat nos deus." — Appended to Charter by " Geofrey Fit: Geofrey " to the Abbey of Metros of L,ands at Clifton, c. a.d. 1230. — Metros Charters.
440. HORNERDEN, SIR WILLIAM, Knight.
A lion rampant regardant. Not on a shield.
"sigillum willi de horfeden." — Appended to Charter by William Hornerden, q) a Milnecroft at Hornerden to the Abbey of Metros, a.d. 1256. — Metros Charters.
441. HOUSTON, JAMES, Sub-Dean of Glasgow.
This seal is partly broken, but enough remains to give the correct blazon, viz., a chevron, cheque, between three martlets, the two in chief respecting ; in middle chief point, a cinquefoil.
" s ' jacob[i Houston]." a.d. 1547. — C. limes, Esq.
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442. HUNTINGDON, DAVID, EARL OF. Afterwards David I.
This is much injured ; the design exhibits a knight on horseback, armed in a trelliced hauberk fitting close to the body, with a skirt extending to the knees, the legs and feet protected by chausees of the same kind of armour, terminating in long pointed toes. The head of the knight has sustained some injury, but has evidently had the usual conical-shaped helmet or chapelle-de-fer of the period worn over the head. In his right hand he holds a lance with pennon of three points, charged apparently with a cinquefoil ; on his left arm a kite-shaped shield. The inscription is much injured, but the following can be read —
" SIGILLUM DAVIT COM1TIS ANGLORIT REGINA FRATRIS." Appended to O Charter ill tin
Treasury of Durham Cathedral, c. A.D. 1120.
443. HUNTINGDON, DAVID, EARL OF, Grandson of the preceding.
A knight on horseback at full speed, armed in a suit of trelliced or mascled armour, with a surcoat above it ; in his right hand a sword, and on his left arm a shield. On the head is a round helmet, apparently with the avantaile. The saddle- cloth and breast-leather ornamented with tassels. The seal is much injured, but the above can be well made out.
" sig[ill] dav[it co]mitis fkatris [rJegis scoccie." — From a Charter in the Office of Duchy of Lancaster, c. a.d. 1160.
HUNTLY, EARL OF. Vide Gordon.
444. ILIFESTON, LAURENCE OF.
An oval shape. A fleur-de-lis ; not on a shield.
" s ' laurenc[ii d]e iLiFisrvra." — Appended to Charter by Agnes, daughter of John, and wife of Laurence de Ilifistun, confirming the grant of the Lands of Ilifistun, ivhich her father had made to the Abbey of Melros. a.d. 1249. — Melros Charters.
445. INCHMARTINE, JOHN OF.
A hind's head cabossed, between two branches of foliage ; not on a shield. " s' jehan d. inchemartin." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
446. INCHMARTINE, JOHN OF.
Billette, a lion rampant ; on each side of the shield is a lizard. "s' johannis de HiNCMARTiN." — Appended to Letter of the Scottish Barons to the Pope. a.d. 1320. — General Register House.
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447. INNES, ALEXANDER.
Much injured. Three mullets.
" s' alexand. innes." a.d. 1491. — Fleurs Charters.
448. INNES, WILLIAM.
Quarterly; first and fourth, two boars' heads erased in pale; second and third, two
mullets fesswise. Foliage surrounds the top and sides of the shield. " s ' wilelmi innis." a.d. 1499. — Fleurs Charters.
449. INNES, JOHN, of Innes.
Quarterly ; first and fourth, three mullets for Innes ; second and third, three boars'
heads and necks erased, contourne, for Aberkerdor. "s ' joannis innes de eodem." a.d. 1578. — Fkurs Charters.
450. ISLES, ANGUS OF THE.
Not on a shield. A galley with four men seated, with sails furled.
"S1 engus de yle felii donnaldi." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
451. ISLES, ALEXANDER OF THE, Lord of the Isles, and Earl of Ross.
Plate XII. Jig. 6. A very handsome and perfect seal. Couclie. Quarterly ; first, a galley, surmounted with an eagle displayed, for the lordship of the Isles ; second, three lions rampant, for Ross ; third, three garbs, for Buchan ; fourth, on a bend cotissed with six crosses, three buckles, for Leslie ; all within a double tressure flowered and counter-flowered. Crest on a helmet, an eagle's head and wings. Sup- porters: two lions rampant, gardant, coue ; the background ornamented with foliage.
" SIGILLUM AiEXANDRI DE TLE DOMINI INSDXARUM ET R0SS1E." A.D. 1440.
C. Innes, Esq.
452. ISLES, JOHN OF THE, Lord of the Isles, and Earl of Ross. Plate XII.
fig 4.
Quarterly ; first and fourth, three lions rampant, for Ross ; second and third, a galley under sail, for the Isles; all surrounded by a double tressure flowered and counter-flowered. The shield is supported by an eagle behind, holding the upper part in his beak.
"s' secretu ' johis de yle coins rossie et Dni ilu."— Charter by John Earl of Ross, Lord of the Isles, to John Boss, Lord of Balnagowan, of the Lands ofDaynbeg, Menblayne, fyc. a.d. 1454. — Balnagowan Charters.
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453. ISLES, JOHN OF THE, Lord of the Isles, and Earl of Ross. The same
Person.
A handsome design, though unfortunately now much injured. Couche. Quarterly; first, Ross ; second, the Isles, as in the last ; third, an eagle ; fourth, indistinct, but apparently a hand issuing from the base holding a sword sinister, bendwise ; all within a double tressure as before. Crest on a helmet, an eagle with wings expanded. Supporters : two lions rampant, coue ; the background ornamented with foliage.
" s ' joh. de tle comitis rossie et d. insdlaru." — Appended to a Precept of Seisin in favour of William Wrchart, as heir of his father Sir William Wrchart, Knight, Sheriff of Cromarty, in the Burgh of Cromarty, the Lands of Inchrore, Daivachna- gleir, and Brey, in the Earldom of Ross, " given under our Great Seal at Y/a, 22d February, a.d. 1471." — Communicated by the Rev. J. II. Hughes, M.A.
454. ISLES, JOHN OF THE, Lord of the Isles. The same Person, after his Re-
signation of the Earldom of Ross. A galley, surmounted with an eagle displayed, all within a double tressure
flowered and counter-flowered. On the dexter side of the shield is a mullet,
and an eagle behind supports the shield in his beak. "sigillum johannis de hly Dns insularm." a.d. 1476. — General Register House.
455. IREBY, (?) WILLIAM.
A device, not upon a shield, a lion seizing a bird. (?)
" JE suy sel. de amuk lel." a.d. 1292. — Chapter House, Westminster.
45C. IRVING, ALEXANDER, of Drum.
Three bunches of holly leaves. At the sides of the shield are the initials A. I. " s ' alexandri irving de drum." — Appended to Resignation of the Lands of Til/i- luir, ij-c. a.d. 1G16. — Finzean Charters.
457. JOHN, Son of Orm.
An armed knight on horseback ; a drawn sword in his right hand ; on his left arm a shield, having the bos in centre, and a border round the edge.
" sigillum jhnis filii ORM." — Appended to Charter by John, son of Orm, to the Abbey of Metros of the Lands of Hunedun, in Teviotdale. c. a.d. 1170. — Metros Charters.
458. JOHN, Son of Waldeve. Plate VH. fig. 1.
A lion rampant, contourne. An ornament of a leaf or ear of corn at the sides and
top of the shield, which is merely indicated by a line. " sigill. johannis filii waldevi." — Appended to Charter of Confirmation by John,
son of Waldeve, of the Lands of Pannaseles to the Abbey of Metros, c. a.d. 1220.
— Metros Charters.
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459. JOHN, Son op Michael. Plate VII. fig. 3.
Per pale, the sinister marked with lines crossing each other dexter and sinister
bendwise. A chevron surmounted of another reversed. " sigillum johannis FiLii micaelis." — Appended to Charter of Confirmation by John,
son of Micael de Methkil, of the