Cuffed Hand and Lobster

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dognose
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Cuffed Hand and Lobster

Postby dognose » Sun Feb 15, 2015 9:23 am

Another unusual crest, a cuffed hand grasping a lobster (?):

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Noted on a set of flatware made by John James Whiting, and assayed at London in 1836.

Any thoughts appreciated.

Trev.

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Re: Cuffed Hand and Lobster

Postby nobilityhouse » Wed Feb 18, 2015 11:55 am

I would describe that nasty arachnid as a scorpion. I found a crest for BRANSON, a few for COLE and one for HINCKS. However they were naked arms, not cuffed, or nothing mentioned either way. Blame the engraver?

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Re: Cuffed Hand and Lobster

Postby dognose » Wed Feb 18, 2015 12:18 pm

Hi Nobilityhouse,

Ah yes, I see it now, a scorpion, that looks much more likely, even though, in proportion to the hand, it is a monster.

Many thanks for the leads on the names.

Trev.


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