College of Arms HomeAbout Us Services Resources News & Grants Contact Us Artwork and Scrivening The official records of the College of Arms and Letters Patent granting armorial bearings are written and painted by hand by specialist scriveners and heraldic artists. Pedigree of Lawton and Le Saint families The College maintains an ancient English tradition of manuscript writing and illumination which can be traced back to the monastic scriptoria of the dark ages. Under the supervision of the heralds, College artists prepare a wide variety of heraldic artwork, including: fine paintings on vellum for display; coloured working drawings for the guidance of craftsmen in other media; painted wooden shields; black and white line drawings for use by engravers on metal and glass; seal, flag, and bookplate designs. The College artists can prepare other artwork such as illuminated addresses, Royal charters, certificates including freedom certificates, commissions, and patents. The studios of the College of Arms are famous for their very high quality. Letters Patent There has long been a tradition of the Letters Patent granting arms having elaborate decorated borders. Tudor grants of arms were often decorated with floral designs. Modern grants of arms can be embellished in the same way, in the tradition of medieval illuminated manuscripts. Our Services Granting of Arms Genealogical Research Registering a Pedigree Artwork and Scrivening Proving a right to arms Changes of Name Naval, Military and R.A.F. Insignia Identifying a Coat of Arms or Crest You are here: Home Services Artwork and Scrivening Search ... Privacy Policy Back to Top © College of Arms 2021 Website by Reaper Enterprises Ltd We use session cookies to improve your experience with our website. If you continue using our website without changing your settings, or accept, we'll assume you are happy to receive the cookies set. To find out more about how we use cookies, please read our privacy policy. To find out more about the cookies we use and how to delete them, see our privacy policy. I accept cookies from this site. Agree