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Unknown family crest of leopard/lion with crown
Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 2:08 pm
by bibbobs
Hi there!! anyone no this family crest?? many thanks in advance!
Re: Unknown family crest of leopard/lion with crown
Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 6:55 pm
by admin
Hi,
Some basic information is always helpful. From what country is the piece?
Regards, Tom
Re: Unknown family crest of leopard/lion with crown
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 7:01 am
by bibbobs
hi tom! thanks for Your quick reply. sorry didn't think. This is a teaset that is fully hallmarked for Chester 1929 with a makers mark for s blanckensee. hope this helps. kind regards
Re: Unknown family crest of leopard/lion with crown
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 12:14 pm
by admin
Bowyer, Sir George, Bart.
[Denham Court, Bucks.; and Radley, Berks.; born in March, 1783; succeeded to the title as sixth Baronet of the original creation, and second of the latter one, at the demise of bis father, 6 Dec. 1799. Creation, No. 502, 25 June, 1660; and again, 16 Aug. 1794]
or, a bend vair, cottised, sa.
Crest, on a ducal coronet or, a heraldic tiger, sejant, ar.
Motto, Contentement passe richesse.
also - your piece would stem from this period.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bow ... ron_Denham" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
regards, Tom
Re: Unknown family crest of leopard/lion with crown
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 5:39 pm
by bibbobs
Hi Tom thanks again for your prompt reply. That is very helpful!! Cant thank you enough.
kind regards
Re: Unknown family crest of leopard/lion with crown
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 7:20 pm
by admin
You're welcome. Forgot to mention, great family motto, more or less - 'happiness surpasses wealth'.