Arms of Taylor/Sprules Corporation
Arms of Taylor/Sprules Corporation
Blazon
Azure a castle Or the doors of its portal open Argent, on a chief Or four lozenges conjoined in fess Azure;
Symbolism
The portal with open doors displays an invitation to approach the company. The two towers represent Sprules and Taylor. The four diamond shapes allude to the firm’s four founding families of Pollard, Torring, Sprules and Taylor.
Crest of Taylor/Sprules Corporation
Blazon
Issuant from a coronet Or of trillium flowers Argent and Latin crosses Azure, a demi-lion affronty Or holding in the dexter paw a thistle proper and in the sinister paw a torch Azure enflamed proper;
Symbolism
The lion holding the thistle alludes to the Scottish heritage of Sprules. The torch alludes to the Taylor belief in the power of knowledge. The coronet symbolizes the firm’s Ontario and Christian heritage.
Motto of Taylor/Sprules Corporation
Blazon
PER VIAM MINUS TRITAM;
Symbolism
This Latin sentence means “Take the road less travelled”.
Supporters of Taylor/Sprules Corporation
Blazon
Dexter a lion guardant Or gorged with a coronet erablé Azure, sinister a moose guardant Or gorged with a coronet of Latin crosses Azure, both standing on a grassy mound Vert set on each side of a path Argent with trillium flowers proper and maple leaves Argent;
Symbolism
The lion represent the partners’ British ancestry, and the moose the company’s Canadian heritage. The lion’s coronet represents allegiance to the Crown, and the moose’s represents the global heritage of the company’s employees. The trillium flowers and maple leaves display a connection to Ontario and Canada. The path invites people to approach the doorway, and connects with the motto.
