[Coat of arms: grant of arms to Hugh Macmillan, Baron Macmillan of Aberfeldy] [graphic].
Grant, Francis J.(Francis James),Sir,1863-1953.
Kirkland, Hilary,former owner.StEdNL
[London?],
[1932?]
An art original.
A framed hand-coloured coat of arms with manuscript dedication in coloured inks and with official seal. Lord Macmillan chose two Scottish wild cats as the "supporters" on his coat of arms. At the head of the arms is the Macmillan clan motto "Miseris Succerrere Disco" meaning "I learn to care for the unfortunate".
Signed: "Francis J. Grant / Lyon". Sir Francis James Grant KCVO WS (1863-1953) was a Scottish officer of arms who eventually rose to the office of Lord Lyon King of Arms.
Hugh Pattison Macmillan' s papers and correspondence are held in National Libary of Scotland Manuscripts Collections shelfmarks MS.25260-25273.
Label on the verso: "Order no. 47033. / Telephone: Victoria 4230 / Established 1872 / Abbey Galleries (Westminster) Ltd. / Fine art dealers / Frame makers and picture restorers / 31 Victoria St., Westminster / London, SW.1".
Macmillan, Hugh Pattison Macmillan, Baron, 1873-1952.
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