Three Armorial Eglomise Panels Of The Eddinger Family

A set of three reverse painted eglomisé armorials on beveled oval glass within laburnum and sand gilt frames. Three eglomisé Eddinger family armorials, 19th century
England, Circa 1850

Framed Height 14.5in
Framed Width 12in

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will.

Motto: Si sit prudentia
Motto Translation: If there be prudence.