Mortimer arms

The discussion board for all things concerning heraldry which falls under the jurisdiction of The College of Arms
User avatar
Arthur Radburn
Posts: 1331
Joined: 11 Jul 2012, 09:56

Mortimer arms

Postby Arthur Radburn » 20 Sep 2012, 15:27

From the College website : an interesting coat of arms, granted to judge John Barry Mortimer two months ago :
Image
Arms: Chevronny embowed of four and per pale Azure and Argent on a Chief per pale in dexter a Bend in sinister a Bend sinister both enarched the whole counterchanged over all an Escutcheon counterchanged fimbriated Or.

Crest: On a Helm with a Wreath Argent and Azure a Chinese Lion sejant Azure armed and gorged with a Cord pendent therefrom an Annulet Or set thereon a Bauhinia Flower Gules charged with a Rose Argent barbed and seeded Or resting the sinister forepaw on a Tennis Ball Argent perched on the head a Red Grouse proper.

Badge: Set upon an Annulet Or a Bauhinia Flower Gules charged with a Rose Argent barbed and seeded Or.

I wonder if the colour scheme and the inescutcheon were inspired by the medieval Mortimer arms.
Regards
Arthur Radburn

User avatar
steven harris
Posts: 170
Joined: 11 Jul 2012, 12:22
Location: Pomfret, Connecticut

Re: Mortimer arms

Postby steven harris » 20 Sep 2012, 16:43

Well, the badge is very nice.

His crest is a bit busy. I like his shíshī (石獅), that is, the Chinese guardian lion, but they are almost always in pairs; he has the male, but the female is missing. I wonder what the feng shui (風水) implications of only having the one is - probably not good. The Red Grouse seems to be after-thought at best.
Steven A. Harris, Fellow
IAAH member since February 2008
https://goo.gl/btEhVg

User avatar
Peter Harling
Posts: 61
Joined: 11 Jul 2012, 18:17
Location: Near Clitheroe, Lancs. UK
Contact:

Re: Mortimer arms

Postby Peter Harling » 20 Sep 2012, 21:00

Very interesting and eye catching shield. ............. By gum Steven....... I'm impressed!!!!
Regards ...... Peter
Regards Peter Harling
IAAH Fellow

Iain Boyd
Posts: 167
Joined: 15 Jul 2012, 01:48
Location: New Zealand

Re: Mortimer arms

Postby Iain Boyd » 20 Sep 2012, 21:35

Interesting, indeed!

However, I do not like the chief or the grouse, but, I do like the badge.

Iain

User avatar
JMcMillan
Posts: 613
Joined: 13 Jul 2012, 22:33
Location: United States

Re: Mortimer arms

Postby JMcMillan » 20 Sep 2012, 22:00

I'm a little surprised that the College allowed red, gold, and silver mantling when there's not a trace of red anywhere in the arms. (I don't object, I'm just surprised.)
Joseph McMillan
Alexandra, Virginia, USA

User avatar
Arthur Radburn
Posts: 1331
Joined: 11 Jul 2012, 09:56

Re: Mortimer arms

Postby Arthur Radburn » 20 Sep 2012, 22:55

Yes, the mantling is surprising. Perhaps the tinctures have special significance in Hong Kong (where Mortimer was formerly a judge) or in Brunei (where he is now). Even so, it's a notable departure from the usual "first colour and first metal mentioned in the blazon" formula.

A nice artistic touch is the reflection of the tinctures of the mantling in the metal of the helmet.
Regards
Arthur Radburn


Return to “College of Arms”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 7 guests