Unknown family crest of leopard/lion with crown

[bibbobs]

Hi there!! anyone no this family crest?? many thanks in advance!

[admin]

Hi,
Some basic information is always helpful. From what country is the piece?

Regards, Tom

[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

[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

regards, Tom

[bibbobs]

Hi Tom thanks again for your prompt reply. That is very helpful!! Cant thank you enough.
kind regards

[admin]

You're welcome. Forgot to mention, great family motto, more or less - 'happiness surpasses wealth'.