Antique Emblems

Figures stroll inside the fence, a horseman rides along it, and a family group walks across the open ground in the foreground under a wide, cloudy sky. The uncaptioned emblem above ...

Trees stand at both ends under a streaked, cloudy sky. Above the view, the emblem vignette is a harvest still life of melons, squash, grapes and a gourd with a spade, a rake and an ...

Above the view a small uncaptioned emblem shows two sailing boats with their crews in choppy water.

Trees stand at either side, a small house at far right, and two figures by the entrance, under a stormy sky. Above the view, the emblem vignette shows flowering tobacco plants with ...

Clouds build behind the dome. The emblem above the view is an eagle in flight with outstretched wings, uncaptioned.

In the foreground three men in a rowing boat haul in a net; at right a single masted sailing boat with a small boat alongside, and another sail in the distance below the far hills. ...

Santiago, Alcantara and Montesa are military orders founded in medieval Spain; the cross of Santiago, ending below in a sword blade, is its best known emblem. The Order of Christ was...

Eleven guild seals, numbered 11 to 21, with a second impression linked to seal 13, are printed in dark green on cream. The emblems include a single masted ship for the boatmen, an ax...

Between these sweeping emblems, finely articulated flowers and curling stems form a luxuriant network of natural imagery.

The decorative cartouche incorporates Ottoman imagery and a crescent emblem. Published from a plate by Frederik de Wit, one of the leading Amsterdam mapmakers of the Dutch Golden Age.

The field is adorned with an intricate allover floral arrangement, where blooming palmettes rise like regal botanical emblems of abundance and vitality. Graceful hyacinth sprays curv...

The quartered shield incorporates the emblems of England, Scotland, Ireland, and France above three maple leaves, while a carved ribbon displays the Canadian motto A Mari Usque Ad Ma...

Fine county cartography, reproduced in the late Victorian period Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Presented behind clear, bright glass with a lilac card border Late...

Its commanding red field unfolds with an enigmatic arrangement of totemic emblems, geometric ornamentation, and symbolic flora, reflecting the distinctive craftsmanship of village we...

Services commissioned by individual establishments helped express their identity through distinctive shapes, decoration, emblems, and proprietary markings. Several services manufactu...

They are known as celestial animal emblem of Tibet that embodies power, playfulness, fearlessness and joy.

The design is rich with traditional Chinese symbolism, featuring sika deer, emblems of longevity and prosperity, and red-crowned cranes, symbols of immortality.

Whimsical and richly symbolic, this Victorian snake ring coils gracefully around the finger, its serpent motif, a beloved emblem of eternal love in 19th-century jewelry, set with an ...

At top right is a silver star bearing a white cross with trefoil ends over a green saltire, the emblem of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus, repeated below as two gold-edged ba...

The circular gilt ornaments are primarily decorative rather than identifiable emblems, suggesting jewelry, continuity, and precious craftsmanship.

In tribal symbolism, the scorpion serves as a guardian—an emblem of vigilance and defense against unseen threats.

Fascinating mid-19th century cartography, reproduced in the late Victorian period Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Presented behind clear, bright glass with a cream...

Traditionally associated with paradise gardens and courtly artistry, these botanical emblems convey wishes for fertility, prosperity, and perpetual growth.

The center prominently displays the classic, highly detailed American Legion emblem in yellow, green, and black tones. Brass grommets.

Across the expansive field, imposing diamond-shaped medallions alternate with intricate cruciform arrangements, creating a rhythmic sequence of protective emblems and stylized botani...

Enclosing this extraordinary masterpiece is a midnight-blue main border adorned with alternating stylized floral blossoms and palmettes, their graceful succession forming an imposing...

The figure holds a miniature golden ceremonial war fan (gunsen), an emblem associated with authority, military prestige, and the Japanese warrior aristocracy.

Dimensions Length 5cm/2" Diameter of emblem 1.6cm/0.6" Height of fusil 2.4cm/1" Weight 6.3 g Origin: England Date: Circa 1900 Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon r...

The ornamental border carries an uncaptioned emblem above the view: a Native American man with a feathered headdress sitting on a rock in a pensive pose, a long gun leaning beside him.

Sheep graze at the left beside a tall tree, and a broken dead tree leans across the right. The uncaptioned emblem above the view shows a woman kneeling beside a fallen man, one arm ...

Above the view the border holds an uncaptioned emblem of a young man in a broad hat leaning on an axe beside a felled tree stump.

In the water a man poles a small boat and two bathers swim under the right arch, while on the grassy bank in the left foreground a standing woman is joined by two young women in bonn...

Above the view a small uncaptioned emblem shows water spilling over a rocky ledge between bushes.

A horse and open carriage stand at left under tall trees, and people walk along the pavement. The uncaptioned emblem above the view shows three seated female figures with an eagle, ...

An iron railing with stone gate piers runs along the street, a tree stands at right, and men and women walk on the pavement in front. Above the view, the emblem vignette shows a swo...

At right, the Unitarian church has a columned portico with three doors and a tall spire with a clock, and a horseman, a couple and other small figures stand on the open ground before...

A woman sweeps at the left and a man walks up the aisle. The uncaptioned emblem above the view shows a train crossing an arched viaduct, with men and a horse at work before it.

The border is a rustic frame of lashed branches twined with vine leaves. Above the view, the emblem vignette shows a covered canal boat towed by a horse led by a man along a towpath,...

Above the view a small uncaptioned emblem shows two hunters disguised in animal skins stalking buffalo with bows.

Above the view a small uncaptioned emblem shows three boys reading together beneath a tree, with a small building with a spire behind them.

A dark, stormy sky with a bright break of light fills the upper half. The uncaptioned emblem above the view shows a snake coiled in long grass before a rock.

A path crosses the grass toward the building, and in the foreground a girl stands on the slope, a woman with a parasol walks with a child, and a dog runs across the grass. The uncap...

Two hunters crouch on the rocks at left, one aiming a gun across the water at a pair of deer by a slender tree at the foot of the cliffs at right. The uncaptioned emblem above the v...

Modest wooden houses stand on either side, and small figures walk along the sidewalk in front. The emblem above the view is an oval with a sun rising over mountains, supported by a ...

In the distance, low hills with a few white buildings at the water's edge close the view, and two small sailing boats sit on the river under a pale sky. The uncaptioned emblem above...

The wine glass and wand are the emblems of the tempter. The white figure with its touches of red and blue suits a dining room or a collection of theater and literary subjects.

Ten numbered guild seals, with two further impressions linked to seals 1 and 8, are printed in a dark green imitating the wax, on a cream ground. Among the emblems are an ox for the ...

Encircling this focal point, a saturated red hexagonal framework introduces a field of repeating boteh forms—ancient emblems of germination, vitality, and transformation.

The Material & Technique: Each crane crest is meticulously executed in gold maki-e, with fine feather details carefully rendered within the circular emblems. The cherry blossoms are ...

Decorative crests or emblems appear prominently on the fronts, adding further character and suggesting that the vessels may originally have been produced for a hotel, club, instituti...

Pleasingly preserved atlas excerpt, showing the Devon city during the Georgian period Displays a desirable aged patina, with minimal foxing commensurate with age Presented behind cl...

Historical Context: Liverpool was the principal British port for the American trade after the Revolution, and its printers decorated creamware with patriotic emblems, portraits and s...

Office” printed beneath the emblem. A pair of projecting metal merchandise arms extends from either side for displaying hosiery, supported by a tall rectangular standard and substant...

The wide outer border completes the narrative with floating emblems, ribbon-bound scrolls, books, and stylized lotus blossoms.

The third is a Republic-period painted enamel bottle of flattened rounded form, decorated on both sides with colorful auspicious emblems against a bright green ground. It retains its...

Ornate corner spandrels echo the medallion's curvilinear contours, incorporating flowering palmettes and luxurious foliate scrollwork that establish a harmonious dialogue between the...

Carvalho framed by medals, floral motifs, and factory emblems. The sign bears the slogan, "None Genuine Without My Signature," and advertises I.

Late Victorian reproduction of the Moule original, showing the Welsh county Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Presented behind clear, bright glass with a ...

An outer boteh guard band completes the arrangement, its repeating flame-shaped emblems evoking the seed of life, immortality, and eternal renewal.

Scattered throughout the field are enigmatic dragons, protective dogs, graceful swans, Tree of Life emblems, and delicate rosettes. Dragons suggest supernatural guardianship, while c...