Background
Schrot was born in Augsburg and stayed in his native city for most of his life.
Schrot was born in Augsburg and stayed in his native city for most of his life.
After 1581) was a German goldsmith and engraver from Augsburg. His name has also been spelled "Schrott" and "Schroth". He acted as a goldsmith, copperplate engraver, bookkeeper, and also as a townsman.
In his book Wappenbuch, the tinctures were designated with the given names of the colours.