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HERALDRY IN SILVERWARE FAMILY CREST: ALLANSON
The crest of Allanson family
The Latin motto is 'Virtute et labore' (by bravery and labour)
The crest is described as 'a demi lion, rampant, gardant, or, on dexter a cross'
The crest was found on a pair of silver tea tongs hallmarked "lion and WH" (William Harrison I, entry 1758)
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