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Defining Family Crest Terminology

I have been very interested in “Coat's of Arms” for many years. Coats of Arms are often referred to as Family Crests. You will find the Family Crest sitting directly on top of the wreath on the Coat of Arms, which is above the helmet, mantle and shield. Some of the terminology that is used in Heraldry is occupational origin, occupative origin and habitation origin. For anyone who may have studied Heraldry or is involved in it, it is very easy to understand.

Samples of Heraldic terminology and their meanings are as follows.

What is the meaning of this statement?

This means that was derived from a position that was held or the occupation that was sought after by the original bearer of the name.

An example is;

Burgess is an old English name, which is a surname of occupational origin. The burgess was a person who held a lot of land and was not required to render service to the King of England. The Burgess name is also found in Ireland Cathal Brugha (1874-1922) was a notable bearer of this name and was a courageous Republican leader, who was killed during the ferocious Civil War of 1922. There was an old Dublin Family whose name was Burgess that he came from.

What does this statement mean?

This means that the name originally came from the occupation of some of the common trades of Medieval Europe and give us an idea of the daily lives of some of our ancestors.

Here is an example;

The name Stelmack, which originally came from the old Germanic name “Stellmacher, is from Poland and is of occupative origin. Tranlated into English, this name means carriage maker. The Stelmach name was first introduced during the emigration from Europe to the United States in the nineteenth century The name of Kirilo Stelmach was recorded in North America in 1897.

What is the meaning of this statement?

The name came from the place or home where the original bear of the name was from.

An example is;

An old name from Poland called “Krysztaki” was classified as a name of habitational origin. Any of the original bearers of this name may have had a sign or engraving that they placed above the door of their residence This sign would have indicated the place where the residence was by some geographical feature. An earlier reference to the name was Mikolaj Frystacki, which is a variant of the name Krysztaki. He was cited in the Sandomiera region in or around the year 1436.

Another person who entered the United States in 1907 through the port of Ellis Island in New York was Waclow Frystacki. Another notable person who has this name is Professor Krysataf Frystacki, who is the head of the Sociology Department of Jagiellonian University in Krakow.

My hope is that you will find some of this Heraldic terminology to be quite simple, even though it was written in an old fashioned way. There were parts of it translated from Latin and the language it was written in at the time was Norman French.

There are so many ways that you can show and display your earliest “Coat of Arms”. Here are some of the world's favourites;

The Family Crest Ring has your name on it and is engraved with your earliest crest or shield.

The Family Seal Ring has reverse engraving which will allow you to make your Family Seal in wax on any letters or valuable documents that you might have.

The Family Crest Banner shows your crest and the markings on your shield. It is embroidered with your earliest “Coat of Arms”.

The Family Crest Plaque has your earliest “Coat of Arms” embroidered or painted on it. They are available in a single or double format. Your home or office makes for a great place for this unique and beautiful display.

The Family Crest Pendant is usually a gift that is bought for a family member or loved one. These can be bought from Societygifts and come in Gold or Silver and are engraved with your family's earliest recorded “Coat of Arms”.

About the Author

Diane Hamments is a freelance author who writes on various subjects including Family Crest Rings, Collectables and Seal Rings

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Restoring And Caring For Your Antique Silver

Antiques are always prized possessions - whether as family heirlooms, or as symbols of your own aesthetic taste and your power to purchase them. Silver is one of the more durable materials in which antiques are available, but keeping these antiques in their shining glory is still quite a daunting task.

If you have recently laid your hands on a precious antique silver artefact, make sure that only the most careful and expert people get to take care of it. Here are a few tips to help you choose the right people, and to take care of your regularly used silver yourself -

1. Consult experts before choosing restorers. Shops that sell antiques would be good to consult, while museums will definitely know the experts in silver restoration.

2. Do not remove all engravings. Just as a life without mistakes is a remarkably boring one, a silver artefact loses a part of its history if you remove important engravings. If you do choose to remove engravings, check that the material is thick enough to permit it without damage or distortion. Only an expert silversmith should attempt engraving removal or re-engravings.

3. Aluminium tape - a thin layer of aluminium with a sticky backing - is perfect to repair damaged screw threads. Wrap a layer over the damaged thread, and redefine the thread with your fingernail to make it more secure.

4. Store your silver in conditions of low humidity - 45% is the ideal humidity level. You can place your silver in a showcase containing activated carbon, silver salts, tarnish-reducing paper or silica gel to keep the humidity low without resorting to a dehumidifier.

5. Do not put your silverware in the dishwasher. Instead, wash it by hand with phosphate-free soap, and wipe it dry without allowing water to evaporate on its surface. This will keep it shiny and new, without developing spots or discoloration.

6. For silver vases or articles which are not used regularly, a good polishing with tooth powder and a soft cloth will restore its shine - even if it has developed that familiar brassy tinge with age.

7. Silver jewelry should be worn regularly, to keep its shine intact. Be careful with necklaces, though - some people find that silver tends to discolor on their necks very quickly, especially in hot weather. Stick to wearing silver only in winters to prevent damaging antique jewelry with repeated cleaning and blackening.

8. Do not expose your silverware to too much salt, as salt will corrode silver to an enormous degree. Silver salt shakers should be washed and dried very carefully whenever they are not being used.

Silver is remarkably low-maintenance compared to other precious materials, so do not be afraid to use your antiques. As mentioned before, silver stays in the best of conditions when used regularly - stowing it away will only result in stains due to humidity or other chemicals. Keep your silver polished and in good condition, and they will definitely last you for a lifetime and more.

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Coats-of-arms... I have sterling silver flatware (London, 1838 hallmarks) with a crest engraved..?

Flatware has crest and motto in Latin ("quod tibi non alteri").... how can I find the associated family name??
The crest is an image inside a belt and buckle of an outreached arm holding a knife cutting off grapes from a vine

According to Euraldic.com the motto is that of the Salomon family.

http://www.euraldic.com/devis_q.html

One version of family crest here

http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp.fc/qx/Salomon-family-crest.htm

Again here

http://www.4crests.com/salomon-coat-of-arms.html

Family said to be in UK as early as 1086

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