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HERALDRY IN SILVERWARE
FAMILY CREST:
ELDER

The crest of Elder family (Scotland).
The Latin motto is "Virtute duce" (Under the guidance of valour).
The crest is described as "in dexter hand a palm-branch"
The crest has been found on silverplate spoon and fork with the marks of Elkington & Co, date 1877.

FAMILY CRESTS: LIST OF NAMES

ILLUSTRATED DIRECTORY OF FAMILY CRESTS
family crest: ELDER Elkington & Co mark on flatware with Elder family crest


flatware with Elder family crest



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