In France the office of Custodier of national banners-such as the Oriflamme-was hereditary.
"Flags: Some Account of their History and Uses."
Andrew Macgeorge
As the name "Mrs Durby" written in pencil did not furnish a clue to the owner, the ring was given into the charge of the Custodier of the lost-luggage office, and a description of it with a note of all particulars regarding it, was forwarded to the Clearing-House in London.
"The Iron Horse"
R.M. Ballantyne