Heraldry and Stained Glass at Apothecaries' Hall

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 Society's 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.

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.