Thanks to Miky (*) who writes a most interesting blog, we now know what this stemma I saw in Pistoia represents.
The pig/swine is the attribute of the Cancellieri family, who once figured in the political life of Tuscany. This particular depiction can be found on the facade of the palace that bears their name.
If heraldry is of interest to you, follow this link and run the Italian through a translator. Cancellieri
(*) Miky blogs at https://passion4food4fashion.com/ She is trying to find some information about the other image shown on my post frustration That’s over and above the call of duty, I reckon!
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Fascinating! This is quite possibly one of the ugliest coat of arms I’ve ever seen anywhere 🙂
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It really is a strange one. Coats of arms make a great theme to follow, when in Italy (and other European countries, no doubt).
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Ciao, as promised some more info I found about this cots of arms on my new post right now!
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Evviva, e grazie. ☺
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My pleasure darling!❤️❤️❤️
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Very interesting!!!
Linda
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Miky plans to write more about some of the crests she has found in Pistoia. When she does that I’ll reblog her post on my blog.
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Okay! I love History!
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I love your photos and the history and info you teach us!
How are you doing?!
(((HUGS))) 🙂
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Thank you! I’m well, and how about you?
My next excursion will be mainly to Naples, next March/April. I’m looking forward to many new discoveries, in an ancient city.
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Sounds like some good adventures ahead! 🙂
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Oh, yes!
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Wowza one would hate to wake up in the morning with this fella staring you in the eye!
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I’d be out of bed like a shot, Sue!
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è molto emozionante sentire che ami approfondire ricerche sulla mia amatissima Toscana, come ben saprai è ricca di talmente tante nozioni da far girare la testa! anche io non mi stanco mai di cercare, domandare, imparare! e sono sempre bellssiiìme cose!
grazie mia cara! appana il tempo me lo concede tornerò a curiosare nel tuo splendido blog
Bacio
Annalisa Ventisqueras
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Annalisa, ogni volta che torno in Italia, ho trovato tante cose da riempire me con curiosità. E ‘un paese meraviglioso .
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Dear Yvonne, thanks for your mention about the Cancellieri ‘s family cots of arms 😍I walked around Pistoia looking for the other one with the monkey but cannot find it!!😁😁So sorry but…during my walks I found out many others that I want to share with you & your followers 😉👍
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Thank you for taking the time to look for the mystery monkey. Will you put the others on your blog? Then, I can link to the post for my readers to see what you found.
Buona notte da Australia, Miky.
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I am still looking for it!!!😂😂😂but I am prepearing a new post with some of my picts & some from the book I have on the Pistoia’s familes cots of arms , as soon as I post it you will be the first to know 👍💋😍
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I just looked through the photos again, Miky, and the one with the monkey was taken about 1 to 1and 1/2 minutes before the Cancellieri stemma. So, it’s somewhere nearby!
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Learning new – is food for brains. Thank You. Happy weekend.
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I always learn something new from the blogs I follow, Matti.
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Thanks for sharing. I’ve learnt something new today. Enjoy your weekend!
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I always learn something from the comments, or the followers!
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Very interesting albeit super creepy looking 😀 I wonder how the noble families decided on which animal should represent them.
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It surely is a tad ceepy. I’ve looked at some of the online sites and there are thousands of family crests, just in Italy.
Sometimes, the animal is the Italian word for their family name. Then, you wonder which cam first!
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Good to find out what it means. I guess the great thing about blogging is there’s always likely to be someone out there who knows the answer to just about any question. 🙂
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I thought I had answered your comment, Bun, so forgive me for appearing to ignore you. Now, that would be impossible!
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No problems, Yvonne! I’m the last one in a position to complain about anyone answering comments a little late, believe me! 🙂
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Here is the enigm solved ! 🙂
Thanks Yvonne for the link . I like much this site and the latest post about a meal in Sardinia. .I had a Xanga friend until recently who is born in Sardnia .
All of those counties and islands around the Mediterranean Sea have a rich and ancient culture , of course/
Love ❤
Michel
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I was so pleased to be put in touch with this gracious lady who lives in Pistoia. Michel. I hope I can meet her one day and thank her with an espresso and cake, or an aperitivo.
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