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FAMILY CREST:
GRADWELL

A stag, trippant

The Latin motto is 'Nil desperandum' (Never despairing)

The crest was found on a sterling silver teapot, hallmarked London 1790, maker Samuel Godbehere

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family crest: GRADWELL



















teapot family crest: GRADWELL









hallmark on teapot family crest: GRADWELL



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