Heraldry and Stained Glass at Apothecaries' Hall by William Shand (English) Hard

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Heraldry and Stained Glass at Apothecaries' Hall by William Shand, Andrew Wallington-Smith The first comprehensive study of heraldry and stained glass in one of the oldest surviving Livery Halls of the City of London, dating from 1672. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Apothecaries Hall, home of the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London, contains a large collection of armorial bearings in various media, but most particularly in stained glass. This comprehensive book describes the derivation and display of the Societys Arms, the Royal connections which also provide a source of heraldic decoration, and the large collection of glass panels relating to the coats of Arms of many of the Past Masters and Honorary Freemen. A comprehensive survey of all the heraldry and of the artists involved is included.For twenty years a tenant at the Hall was the renowned stained glass artist Carl Edwards. Heraldry and Stained Glass at Apothecaries Hall gives a glimpse of the working of a glass studio and is also a reference source for the glass produced by Edwards at the Hall. Although Apothecaries Hall is well-known to some members of the medical, dental and pharmaceutical professions, this beautifully illustrated publication brings all the information about heraldry and glass associated with the Society to a wider audience. Author Biography The authors are uniquely qualified to lead us through this compelling story. WILLIAM SHAND is a Past Master of the Society, and an accomplished practitioner in the art of making stained glass. As Clerk of the Society ANDREW WALLINGTON-SMITH was closely involved in the care of all the artefacts in the Hall. Both authors have a deep interest and expertise in heraldry. Together they have assembled a definitive guide to these important treasures. Table of Contents The Heraldry of the SocietyPrincipal Displays of the Societys ArmsOther Uses of the Societys ArmsArmorial Glass in the Great HallThe Great Staircase WindowsThe Apothecary Window in the Great HallWhitefriars in Black FriarsRoyal Heraldry at the HallThe Bristow PanelThe Landing and Library Windows and the Missing PanelHeraldic StraysGlossary of Stained Glass and Heraldic TerminologyDescription and Explanation of the Individual Stained Glass Panels in the Great HallImportant Windows made at Apothecaries Hall by Carl EdwardsStained glass Companies and ArtistsThe Great Hall West Windows 1908–2020 Promotional The first comprehensive study of heraldry and stained glass in one of the oldest surviving Livery Halls of the City of London, dating from 1672. Promotional "Headline" The first comprehensive study of heraldry and stained glass in one of the oldest surviving Livery Halls of the City of London, dating from 1672. Feature The first comprehensive analysis of heraldry and stained glass of any Livery Hall Details ISBN1781301069 Author Andrew Wallington-Smith Pages 288 Publisher Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd Year 2020 ISBN-10 1781301069 ISBN-13 9781781301067 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2020-11-26 Language English DEWEY 748.5028209421 UK Release Date 2020-11-26 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2020-11-26 Imprint Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd Audience General AU Release Date 2021-03-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161576245;

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