Bird of Prey Crest - Dread God

[dognose]

Hi,

A crest of a bird of prey beneath the motto 'Dread God':




This one was noted on a piece by Koch & Bergfeld of Bremen.

Any thoughts appreciated.

Trev.

[nobilityhouse]

That's MUNRO the Nova Scotia Baronets of Foulis. (Rosshire, 1631) An Eagle, close, proper. Kind regards.

[dognose]

Hi Nobilityhouse,

Many thanks for the excellent information, it's very much appreciated, as always.

Trev.

[robert12]

Hi Trevor,

for comparison with your spoon,here is a later version of the Munro Crest,
on a Hugh Ross serving spoon circa 1775 from Tain.
This also has a letter M under the crest, presumably for Munro.
https://db.tt/efAxsypt


Bob

[robert12]

Sorry meant to be circa 1745
Bob

[dognose]

Hi Bob,

Many thanks for the example. It makes for an interesting comparison.

Trev.