Copy, made in the second half of the sixteenth century, of the Hamilton Armorial.
Scope and Contents
The outline of the shields and mantling have been painted over traced copies, and rather crude crests and supporters added. Following the armorial bearings are remarks (folio 87 verso) on surnames and forfeited arms (cf. Adv.MS.31.4.3, folios 110 and 53). These are followed (folio 89) by notes on Scottish noble families and the contemporary holders of the titles. They may be English in origin and were added after 1588 since they mention the marriage of the Earl of Huntly. There is a note dated 1581 on folio 70.
Dates
- Creation: [?1561-?1564.]
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
96 Leaves ; Quarto.
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Arrangement
96 folios.
Custodial History
In the nineteenth century the manuscript belonged to Robert Lacon Sibley (signatures on folios 3 and 70), and a pencil note inside the front cover states that G G Napier acquired it in 1924.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, Sotheby's, 16 March 1971, lot 570.
Existence and Location of Originals
The Hamilton Armorial is now in the College of Arms in London (See ‘Heraldry in relation to Scottish history and art’, pages 191-193.
Bibliography
Physical Description
Vellum binding.
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
- Description rules
- International Standard for Archival Description - General
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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