Plate Number and Description The crest on Plate 6, Image 8 (Pl. 6. cr. 8.) is described as a dexter hand issuing from the wreath, holding a scroll of paper (or roll of parchment) within a garland of laurel.
Surnames Associated with this Crest
- Gilmer
- Gilmour (Craigmillar, Scotland)
- Isely (England)
- Isley (England)
- Maclauche
- Seyers (England)
Symbolism of the Crest Hand (Dexter): The right hand is the pledge of faith, sincerity, and justice; when open or holding an object, it often signifies a ready willingness to serve or perform duties. Scroll / Roll of Paper: This emblem typically represents legal or academic authority, civil administration, diplomacy, or a learned profession (such as a writer or clerk). Laurel Garland: The laurel is the classic emblem of triumph, victory, and peace; when encircling another object, it implies that the achievement or profession represented by that object is one of distinction and honor.
General Symbolic Meaning The combination of the scroll and the laurel wreath held by a hand suggests “victory through intellect” or “honor through civil service.” Unlike crests featuring swords or arrows, which denote military prowess, this crest signifies achievement in the arts, law, or administration. It implies a lineage or individual celebrated for wisdom, negotiation, or literary and legal accomplishments rather than brute force.