PLATE 1.
Lines. All the Ordinaries and Subordinates are subject to the accidental forms of Lines e.g., P. 3, 6, 12, 13, 14, etc.
Points op the Escutcheon. Parts of the Shield denoting' the position of the Charges.
Colours. Are divided into three classes, viz.: Metals, Colours, and Furs. See Tinctures.
METALS.
Or. Represented in engraving by Dots
Argent. Left quite plain
COLOURS.
Gules. Represented in engraving by perpendicular lines
Azure. Represented in engraving by horizontal lines
Vert. Represented in engraving by diagonal lines from dexter to sinister
Purpure. Represented in engraving by diagonal lines from sinister to dexter
Sable. Represented in engraving by horizontal and perpendicular lines crossing each other
Tenne. Represented in engraving by diagonal lines from sinister to dexter crossed by horizontal lines
Sanguine. Represented in engraving by diagonal lines from dexter to sinister crossing each other
The following paradigm will explain how some authors blazon Arms of Sovereigns by Planets, of Peers by Precious Stones, etc.
It was the adoption of such pedantries as this by the old writers that tended to make Heraldry repulsive and unintelligible to the modern apprehension.
The only recognised way now is to blazon all by the terms given under Metals, Colours, and Furs.
| Or | Gold | Yellow | Sol | ☉ | Leo | Topaz |
| Argent | Silver | White | Luna | ☽ | Cancer | Pearl |
| Gules | Iron | Red | Mars | ♂ | Aries | Ruby |
| Azure | Tin | Blue | Jupiter | ♃ | Taurus | Sapphire |
| Vert | Copper | Green | Venus | ♀ | Gemini | Emerald |
| Purpure | Quick Silver | Purple | Mercury | ☿ | Sagittarius | Amethyst |
| Sable | Lead | Black | Saturn | ♄ | Capricorn | Diamond |
| Tenne | Orange | Dragon's Head | ☊ | Jacynth & Hyacinth | ||
| Sanguine | Murry | Dragon's Tail | ☋ | Sardonix |
FURS.
Ermine. a white field with black spots
Erminois. a gold field with black spots
Ermines, black field with white spots
Pean. black field with gold spots
Vair. white and blue, represented by figures of small escutcheons ranged in lines so that the base argent is opposite to the base azure
Confer Vair. the same as Vair only the figures are placed base against base and point against point
Vair in Point, the figures standing exactly one upon another flat upon flat
Vaire. when the figures forming the Vair are of more than two tinctures
Vaire Ancient, represented by lines nebulée separated by straight lines
Potent. resembles the head of crutches placed head to head
Potent counter potent, also termed Varry cuppa, and Cuppa, same as the last placed foot to head
GUTTE,
a drop (gutta)
Gutte d' or Drops of Gold.
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ROUNDLES.
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