Thursday, 15 August 2013

Crests in 1380s

1370-1380 France
This knight appears to have a large wooshy hook on his helm. It could be the bottom of a swan, I suppose, but the top doesn't seem to have an animal head.



1370-1380 Italy
These adornments look like boat anchors? Grappling hooks? The sharp end of some type of weaponry?



1370-1380 Italy



1370-1380 Italy
A basket, a wing, flames, a small standard banner, what looks like a blue lumpy hen and a mystery item that looks a bit like a dummy with spikey quillions. I'm sure they are all heraldic charges or symbolic items. There are some really interesting models on helms.



1370-1380 Italy
Floral wreath



1370-1380 Italy
Unfortunately it is difficult to see these crests. The only one clear is a pair of wings.



1370-1380 Italy



BNF Français 343 Queste del Saint Graal / Tristan de Léonois
1380-1385 Italy
Skewered fish, religious infant face with wings, or is it a cherub, double wings in a different position, two gold plain symbols and a ridged protrusion with a hooded face.



BNF Français 343 Queste del Saint Graal / Tristan de Léonois
1380-1385 Italy
A clearer image showing the religious infant with wings.



ONB Cod. Vindobonensis 2762 Wenzel Bible
1389 Germany