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Offline Spowelltx

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Crest identification
« on: Friday 14 November 25 16:31 GMT (UK) »
Identification  please for this crest/pattern, found in Yorkshire, UK - crossstitched on a table runner

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Re: Crest identification
« Reply #1 on: Friday 14 November 25 22:26 GMT (UK) »
It could be a Phoenix ,a mythological bird said to emanate from fire.
Sometimes used to symbolise resurrection .
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Re: Crest identification
« Reply #2 on: Friday 14 November 25 22:29 GMT (UK) »
Welcome to RootsChat.

To be honest with you, I don't think it represents any crest at all.  From what I can see, it might be an example of blackwork cross-stitch embroidery using a stylised image.  I know someone who produces pieces similar to this and as you say they can be table runners, place mats or similar.

There may be other interpretations of course.

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Re: Crest identification
« Reply #3 on: Friday 14 November 25 23:13 GMT (UK) »
Is it even finished?

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