Set of 2 Elmira District Secondary School Lancers Marble Crest Paperweights
A distinctive pair of Elmira District Secondary School commemorative paperweights, each featuring a raised metal school emblem mounted on a polished white and gray marble base. The larger paperweight displays the traditional Elmira District Secondary School crest in green, white, black, and gold, incorporating a quartered shield with educational symbols, a maple leaf, and the Latin motto “Ab Obscuritate Ad Lucem,” meaning “From Darkness to Light.” The smaller paperweight features the Elmira DSS Lancers athletic emblem, depicting a mounted lancer on horseback within a circular green and gold border.
Both pieces feature substantial marble bases with natural gray veining and colorful enamel-style metal emblems with raised gold-tone detailing. These attractive school memorabilia pieces are ideal for graduates, former faculty, alumni collectors, or anyone with a connection to Elmira, Ontario. Their coordinated appearance makes them suitable for display together on a desk, bookshelf, or in a personal memorabilia collection.
Details
- School: Elmira District Secondary School, Elmira, Ontario
- Quantity: 2 paperweights
- Material: White and gray marble bases with gold-tone metal emblems
- Color: Green, gold, white, black, and gray
- Larger Paperweight: Traditional Elmira District Secondary School crest with Latin motto
- Smaller Paperweight: Elmira DSS Lancers equestrian athletic emblem
- Dimensions: Approximately 3" × 3" & 2" × 2" for each piece
- Features: Raised decorative crests, gold-tone detailing, natural marble veining, and flat-bottomed display bases
- Condition: Good pre-owned condition with minor surface wear consistent with handling and display. Both marble bases and decorative emblems appear intact in the photographs.
HS Code: 4420900000
Country of Origin: Canada