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Bare chested man with tree

Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 3:33 pm
by robert12
Hi
help needed please on this fabulous crest
On a set of 6 teaspoons with strong Cork connections.
These 2 by Terry & Williams with others by Solomon and Garde
They also have a letter W on the heel of each.
https://db.tt/Phl7sryV
https://db.tt/4Qg2JuFv
https://db.tt/WZZiNY7d
https://db.tt/Q1tvX6gt

Thanks in advance
Bob

Re: Bare chested man with tree

Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 12:49 pm
by nobilityhouse
I am inclined to think it is WOOD, but there are so many branches (ha, ha) to the family. I'm concentrating on the landed gentry in Ireland. It will be interesting to see what the others think.

Re: Bare chested man with tree

Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2014 10:37 am
by WarrenKundis
Gentlemen,

I'm very curious about the symbolism. Is this referring to Celtic legend, county Cork history, etc? Would be no small feat for even the strongest man to pull a sapling of that size from the ground with his bare hands. Virility?

Warren

Re: Bare chested man with tree

Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2014 5:03 pm
by robert12
Hi,
just back from hols and viewed posts.
Thanks for your input and possibilities suggested.
I also feel the family name is probably Wood or a variation, eg Woodsman etc
Perhaps the family crest is no longer in use but a shame if not rediscovered.
Keep up the research.


Robert