Antique Crest

At the center, a large peacock-like figure has a tall, comb-shaped crest, a long neck, and a body decorated with intricate linear patterns.

The anterior surface of the handle of each antique silver ladle is embellished with a contemporary bright cut engraved crests of a hawk ringed above the initials 'GK'.

A stylised sailing galleon riding high on cresting waves forms the central subject of this substantial wall charger.

Overall, the chair stands 80 cm high at the centre back, measuring 43 cm wide across the crest and 40 cm deep from front to back, with an overall leg stance of 39.5 cm.

Slender turned spindles form an open geometric gallery along the crest rail of this late 19th-century three-tier étagère, lending architectural interest to an otherwise light and air...

Boxwood stringing and linear inlay adorn both the front-facing and exterior surfaces of the timber frame, accentuating the curved cresting, seat rail, and upright supports. The chair...

Deeper etched lines establish dark shadows across the hulls and wake, while clean plate wiping leaves the light sea crests and sky open. Directly below the plate mark to the lower le...

The obverse displays the vessel’s heraldic crest, comprising a polished crowned lion rampant mounted centrally against an eye-catching vermilion red lacquered face.

Painted in oil on canvas, the work uses a restrained palette of slate greys, charcoal, muted blues and subtle white impasto highlights on the breaking wave crests. The canvas is s...

Each item centres a polychrome armorial crest featuring a passant red dragon enclosed within an azure garter buckled with the French motto 'Toujours Prest', meaning 'Always Ready'.

The body is embellished to one side with the contemporary engraved initials 'MD' surmounted with the crest of an arm holding an arrow, and to the other side a crest depicting out of ...

Composed of a series of stacked ancestral and animal forms, the carving reflects the tradition of monumental crest poles created by the Haida, Tlingit and Kwakwaka'wakw peoples of Br...

Natural handling over time has gently softened the lacquer along the high points of the plumage and crest, exposing the warm underlying ground and grain of the wood beneath.

An elaborately shaped repoussé silver frame encloses a bevelled mirror plate, bordered by sweeping foliate scrolls, acanthus leaf flourishes, and small blossoms. At the crest, an arc...

The walnut show frame is finely moulded throughout, with delicate flowerheads, foliage and scrolling decoration carved into the cresting, knees and apron. The seat rail is particular...

The gracefully shaped, beveled mirror plate is surrounded by a profusion of deeply modeled leaves, curling stems, and flowering branches. A dramatic botanical crest rises above the m...

French Empire Revival Mahogany Vitrine Cabinet, 76.5"H French Empire Revival design Mahogany veneer over hardwood construction Architectural bonnet crest Central bowed glazed display...

The central trumpet is encircled by an applied clear glass spiral trail, crimped into textured rigaree crests along its upper body. Anchored at the junction between the base bowl and...

The reverse of the ivory-toned body features a polychrome heraldic crest belonging to the Attendolo house, the ancestral Italian family closely linked to the Sforza dynasty.

The pouring spout is supported by an imbricated scroll reminiscent of a sea serpent or nautilus shell, while the sweeping hollow handle incorporates an upright thumbpiece and a circu...

The rectangular setting is ornamented with a hang carved agate cameo, depicting a profile of a man in armor, bearing figural ornamentation to the upper portion of his helm, in additi...

The adjustable fireguard two flaps features gilded floral garlands with scrolling cartouche cresting. Add some French glamour to you home with this lovely piece.

The simple, architectural silhouette features a tall, solid plank back with a gently arched crest and clean, honest joinery — a hallmark of the Arts & Crafts movement's reverence for...

The cabinet is designed with a tall, gracefully shaped silhouette and a prominently arched cornice surmounted by an ornate gilt-bronze crest of scrolling foliage and shell-form ornam...

Surmounted with a gorgeous centred compartmental crest composition flanked with c-scrolls, richly trailing foliate and a pair of finials.

The head is distinguished by prominent eyes, upright ears, curling whiskers, an open mouth with exposed teeth, and a flowing mane articulated in deeply modeled strands. A hornlike cr...

This is a charming piece, it has a hand painted “ Prince of Wales Feathers” Crest on the back of this beautifully designed Morris & Co fireside chair  The chair is in good antique c...

A carved urn with trailing foliate garlands crowns the center of the crest rail, flanked by a band of fluting that sweeps across the gently scrolled back.

Smooth, dimensional modeling of the cheek, neck, and helmet dome contrasts with the sharply articulated crest, individual locks, and overlapping scales across the chest.

The standout feature is the backrest, executed in basket-woven leather straps and crowned by an embossed leather crest panel decorated with stylized foliate motifs.

Striking revival pieces, with ornate fretwork and delightful upholstery Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order Darkened beech presents deep caramel hues and fine grain ...

Made of solid wood with a woven cane seat, it features a ladder‑back silhouette with elegantly turned posts and carved fan motifs along the crest rail — a subtle decorative flourish ...

The inner lid is engraved at the centre with an elaborate armorial crest surmounted by a helm, coronet, and scrolling foliate mantling.

The case back displays London hallmarks for 1900 alongside the mark of renowned casemaker Frederick Thoms, finely hand-engraved with the armorial crest and banner motto 'Lux Venit Ab...

Created in the Japonaiserie taste that captured Western fashion, the pictorial scene shows traditional pavilions set amongst rocky hills, bamboo, and slender trees, accented with gil...

The square back rises to an arched crest, the seat rail carries a band of carved guilloche decoration, and the whole rests on tapered, fluted legs, all in a softly worn grey with the...

The exterior displays a warm, richly patinated brown surface that contrasts beautifully with the aged brass hardware. Pierced ornamental cresting, decorative hinges and keyhole escut...

Alongside it, a second working vessel cuts through the cresting swell, while a small steam tug and several multi-decked warships of the Royal Navy lie moored further in the fairway.

A pierced heart cut-out to the shaped cresting rail immediately identifies the classic Arts and Crafts styling of this compact golden oak bureau.

This is called Umebachi (Plum Blossom). possibly the family crest of the wearer as the receiver of this garment.

The deep green bloodstone is naturally flecked with small touches of red and has been finely carved with a heraldic shield at its centre, complete with a crest above and a motto runn...

Its sculptural decoration is particularly attractive at the crest, where a prominent scrolling flourish rises above the mirror, complemented by delicate floral detailing.

At the top is the impressive pierced crown with two crossed torches and the eternal flame as a sign of protection amidst a soldier's helmet and battle flags. Flanking the central cre...

An ornately carved Rococo mirror finished in warm gold gilt, its frame built up with scrolling foliate carving that culminates in a dramatic crest rising well above the mirrored glas...

A striking antique copper weathervane in the form of a full boldied modelled cockerel, with an impressive fan-shaped tail and finely cut sunburst crest. Constructed in copper, the su...

An antique French Louis XVI armchair by Hirler of Alsace, crafted in mahogany, pairs neoclassical elegance with the comfort of a gracefully curved back. The crest rail sweeps in one ...

Full title; Comitatus Brechiniae - Breknoke Superb atlas cartography with dual view aspect for additional interest Displays a desirable aged patina and in lightly time worn order Pr...

The tall rectangular mirror plate is surrounded by scrolling acanthus, floral ornament, architectural elements, and an elaborate openwork crest, all finished in warm, time-softened g...

Floral and leaf carving continues across the arm supports, shaped legs and elaborate stretchers, whose central floral crest gives the base a particularly sculptural presence.

This imposing cabinet is crafted in beautifully figured Mahogany, with striking grain throughout and an abundance of finely carved ornament. The elaborate crest features scrolling fo...

This example stands 20 cm in overall height to the lid crest and measures 11 cm square across the base.

The walnut frames feature tall upholstered backs with gracefully shaped crest rails, carved foliate motifs at the upper corners, and finely fluted, tapered legs.

This vintage Sarreguemines floral wall pocket presents a graceful, cone-shaped silhouette that appears to be a sheet of paper rolled into a cornucopia, with a pointed, softly curved ...

The well of the basket is embellished with a bright cut engraved crest depicting out of a ducal coronet a wolf's head.

Cast in solid nine-carat yellow gold with a vivid blue enamelled shield at the centre, this sporting medal features the heraldic coat of arms of West Bromwich Albion Football Club. T...

Encircling this sporting vignette is an engraved border of classical foliate scrollwork, extending outwards towards a plain moulded rim. The crest of the medallion is finished with a...

Vessels of this specific form decorated in a Famille Rose floral palette with international armorial crests represent Chinese Export Porcelain style. While original imperial or arist...

The diminutive chair displays elegant Georgian proportions, with a shaped crest rail above the upholstered back and seat, supported by a finely proportioned rosewood frame.

Richly sculpted with scrolling acanthus leaves, pierced cresting, shell motifs, and beaded inner borders, the outer frame provides a dramatic contrast of scale to the intimate painti...

Made from quarter-sawn tiger oak, it features a striking grain pattern, ornate low-relief carvings, and a beautifully detailed crest with scrollwork. The beveled mirror and brass pat...