I recently purchased an early Georgian cruet / condiment stand and there is a family crest / heraldry mark on the stand.
I have tried to find who the crest is for, but so far unsuccessfully.
There is also a very short "motto" above the armorial "SPES"
Crest / heraldry mark on Georgian silver cruet stand
Re: Crest / heraldry mark on Georgian silver cruet stand
Gaskell of Lancashire according to Fairbairn. The motto "Spes" means Hope.
Re: Crest / heraldry mark on Georgian silver cruet stand
Thank you very much agphile for solving the myster so quickly.
It is nice to know which family it was intended for.
It is nice to know which family it was intended for.