Georgian English Armorial - Entwined Rope

[WesternPA]

Hello,

I wondered if anyone is able to identify this armorial of two pieces of rope entwined - it is engraved upon an early 19th Century stuffing spoon hallmarked for London. It seems an unusual choice!



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[dognose]

Hi WesternPA,

That particular knot is known as a “Wake knot” or “Ormonde knot”. Two names worth researching.

Trev.

[WesternPA]

Hi Trev,

Can you recommend any particular references that show pictures of these armorials? I am struggling with the proper terminology. Thanks for the leads on the knot!

[dognose]

Wake, Sir Herewald, Bart., of Courteenhall, Northamp., a knot, commonly called a Wake's knot. Verga et ora.

Source: Fairbairn's book of crests of the families of Great Britain and Ireland - 1905

Trev.