Heraldry and Stained Glass at Apothecaries' Hall - by William Shand & Andrew Wallington-Smith (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><b>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. </b><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>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. </b> <p/>This comprehensive book describes the history of the Society's armorial bearings, the Royal connections with the Society which also provides a source of heraldic decoration, and the large collection of glass panels relating to the armorial bearings of many of the Past Masters and Honorary Freemen. A comprehensive survey of all the heraldry and of the artists involved is included. <p/>For 20 years a tenant at the Hall was the renowned stained glass artist Carl Edwards. The book gives a valuable insight into the working of a glass studio and is also a reference source for the glass produced by Edwards at the Hall. <p/>Well known to some members of the medical, dental and pharmaceutical professions, this beautifully illustrated book brings all the information about heraldry and glass, associated with the Society, to a wider audience.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>The authors are uniquely qualified to lead us through this compelling story.<b> WILLIAM SHAND</b> is a Past Master of the Society, and an accomplished practitioner in the art of making stained glass. As Clerk of the Society <b>ANDREW WALLINGTON-SMITH</b> 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.
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