The latin moto its a verse of  the Bible Genesis 1:22, "And God
blessed them ,saying, "Be fruitfull and multiply,and fill the waters in
the  seas,and let fowl multiply in the earth".
 
On Tue, 6 Oct 1998, Carl Steen wrote:
 
> In a message dated 10/6/1998 9:53:39 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Diacarl writes:
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> << Listeros--I have found a makers mark (printed) on a small undecorated
> saucer I would call later 19th century "Whiteware" and was wondering if anyone
> had any info: There is a shield in the center, with two guys leaning on it.
> One is holding a shovel, and the other a fish (?). On top an eagle is perched
> on a stick. At the base a pennant is marked "Crescite et Multiplicamim" (any
> latin scholars out there?). Under all that are the words "Ironstone China".
>
>  Follow this link to a photo: http://encore-net.com/diachronic/thisweek.htm
> go all the way to the bottom...
>
>  Any help will be appreciated. Thanks, Carl Steen >>
>
> >>>An erudite colleague informs me that he thinks the mark relicates the seal
> of the state of Maryland. Any comments Chesapeakers? CS
>