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Crest on Old Shefield Plate
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:03 am
by TallMAGuy
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.
Re: Crest on Old Shefield Plate
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2014 3:56 pm
by nobilityhouse
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
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2014 7:18 pm
by TallMAGuy
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.
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