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20 October 2022

Grant of Arms: William Raphson of Dublin, 1674

On 12th October 2022 auctioneers Chiswick Auctions offered for sale the 1674 Grant of Arms to William Raphson of Dublin.

Arms:  Azure a lion rampant Ermine armed and langued Gules in chief three plates.

Crest: A Griffin’s head erased Gules crowned about the next Silver.

Dated: 8th August 1674

Ulster: Richard St George

A draft version of this Grant is held by the National Library of Ireland in the volume “Draft Grants ca. 1580-1690” (images 301 & 302).

Genealogical Office Manuscripts Collection, National Library of Ireland.

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