We recently acquired some silver from my wife's departed mother and two pieces have engraved initials and a family crest picture which we know nothing about. The photos are below and we would appreciate any help we might get to identify it.
Crest on Old Shefield Plate
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Re: Crest on Old Shefield Plate
According to The British Herald it is for SHIPMAN of Nottinghamshire. It is blazoned: a leopard sejant Argent, spotted Sable, reposing the dexter paw on a ship's rudder. That is to say a silver leopard sitting with black spots, resting his right paw on a ship's rudder. The monogram appears to be a match. Kind regards.
Re: Crest on Old Shefield Plate
Thank you very much! Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to you and yours!nobilityhouse wrote:According to The British Herald it is for SHIPMAN of Nottinghamshire. It is blazoned: a leopard sejant Argent, spotted Sable, reposing the dexter paw on a ship's rudder. That is to say a silver leopard sitting with black spots, resting his right paw on a ship's rudder. The monogram appears to be a match. Kind regards.