Antique Motto

In 1889, he adopted as his trademark the motto of 17th-century Parisian clockmakers: Solis mendaces arguit horas (“The hours of the sun are deceptive”).

Wall Plaque Mounted with Bronze Coat of Arms of the city of Leeds The bronze is set on a fine walnut shield it is 18” tall, 14” wide and 1.5” deep The badge showcases the coat of ar...

Each backplate is conceived as an armorial trophy, crowned by a coronet and centered with a shield carved with a heraldic beast—most plausibly a stag or hart shown in profile (passan...

Crafted in France circa 1870, the sculptural panel depicts the historic coat of arms of the City of Paris, centered with a sailing ship on waves beneath a field of fleur-de-lis and a...

At the heart of the visual juxtaposition, an emperor presides from an elevated throne beneath a globe bearing the abbreviated motto Senatus Populusque Romanus (SPQR), surmounted by t...

The decoration to the body incorporates the contemporary bright cut engraved crest depicting a cross crosslet fitchée surmounted by a sword in saltire proper, above the motto 'Crux m...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this fully restored little pedestal table by Emile Gallé, with the motif of rooster and poppy flowers, Motto...

The chased decoration incorporates a scroll bordered cartouche to one side, ornamented with an engraved** crest of lion passant above the motto 'Quod Ero Spero' - Hope, Perseverance,...

This presentation format reflects the popular incorporation of sentimental mottos and domestic botanical motifs in household textiles of the era.

This central escutcheon is encircled with the aforementioned motto and lower portion of this large coat of arms bears the motto 'Deum Cole, regem serva' - Worship God, protect the Ki...

The burning mountain and motto together represent Craig Elachie, the "Rock of Alarm" upon whose summit the Clan Grant lit signal fires to gather the clansmen — the source of the war ...

Pigeons were used as messenger carriers by the early Romans and signify peace and wisdom. The motto reads in latin, Virtute et Valour, meaning "by Virtue and Valor".

Double Handled Polychrome Glazed Pottery Motto Vase by: Artist Leo Maes-Vereenooghe (Flemish, active 1891-1909), early 20th century A "motto vase" refers to a decorative vase that...

The back of the case has a beautiful heraldic crest with three eagles on a tower. The family motto reads Quel Che Deo Vuole Io Voglio e Prego which translates to What God Wants I Wan...

The sconce is embellished with the contemporary engraved crest of out of a ducal coronet, an oak fructed and penetrated transversely in the main stem by a frame-saw, bearing the mott...

At each end, there is an agate panel (one of bloodstone and the other carnelian), reading "Treu Und Fest"- the personal motto of Prince Albert, meaning "Steadfast in Loyalty", featur...

Originally from the Calabrian city from which he takes his name and who lived between the 15th and 16th centuries, Francis was a member of the Franciscan order, venerated for his hea...

The reverse surface is ornamented with the insignia of the Star of India including the motto 'Heavens Light Our Guard' above a further scrolling ribbon design incorporating the wordi...

The motto translates as 'by force and valour'.

The shield bearing allegiance to the crown of the monarch flanked by Hercules and The Lion symbolising the virtues strength and courage, set underneath the banner with the latin mott...

Pair of angels with floral garland and cartouche with family motto 'Pulchriora latent' Workshop of Carlo Maratta (Camerano, 1625 - Rome, 1713) Dated on parchment, right: 1697 oil on...

Comparable examples are recorded as nineteenth century reproductions of Kaendler’s earlier sculptural designs. The reverse motto “Dieu et mon droit,” translated as “God and my Right,...

It was later altered to fit the diamond format that we see currently, which is also likely when the ‘ich dien’ (the motto of the Prince of Wales, meaning ‘I serve’) was added.

Painted in oils on wooden board, this painting captures an English family crest depicting a shield with a central red chevron between three wyverns with red cross crosslet fitchée ab...

The composition also features an American eagle with the 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' motto, and charming depictions of birds perched on fruiting branches, along with various floral arrangements.

Engraved to the front is a handsome armorial achievement surmounted by a canine crest and accompanied by the French motto "La Vertue Surmonte Tout Obstacle" ("Virtue Overcomes Every ...

The heraldic bearings and motto, 'Mutare Vel Timere Sperno' (I scorn to change or to fear), are those of the Somerset family, specifically the Dukes of Beaufort.

The crest above the shield is a lion's head couped, gouttés de sang (with drops of blood), and the motto below is "Res Non Verba," which is Latin for "Deeds, not words."

The pietra dura top with highly contrasted marble pieces depicting the van Wedekind family coat of arms with the motto "Nil Differre" (Do not push anything). Circa 1880.

This exquisite punch bowl has beautiful embossed floral decoration with two lion mask capped ring handles over decorative fluting and raised on a circular pedestal, It bears an engr...

The chest star of the order is embroidered on the left side of the mantle, whose emblem of three crowns is encircled by the motto, ‘Tria Juncta In Uno’ (‘three joined in one’) - a re...

The heraldic torse is also indicated with three enamel lines alternating with gold panels and the motto of the vessel, Steady, and the name of the ship is also emblazoned on the piec...

The heraldic description featuring an armored arm holding a cross and the motto "Sic fidem teneo", is generally associated with Arms of Thomas de Wescote.

Furthermore, the ring has a peculiar octagonal shape necessary, at this juncture, to allow a clear and coherent scanning of the syllables, which constitute the abbreviation of the wo...

Both coolers showing engraved armorials & motto ‘Serva Jugum’ (translated ‘Keep the Yoke’).

In the lower margin, note the small emblematic drawing: a vignette of arms/trophy device with motto (recorded in later states as arms added with the motto “Palmam qui meruit ferat”) ...

The accompanying crest is a stag lodged proper with the motto Amo Probos. The same armorial is displayed above the principal entrance to Malleny House, Balerno, Edinburgh.

Both pieces are engraved to the front with a crest depicting a pig above the Latin motto 'NIHIL REFERT'. The set has a combined silver weight of 10.6 troy ounces.

The engraved heraldic garters are ornamented with the Latin motto 'Pro Deo Patria Amicis' - For God, Country, and Friends*.

Within an engraved vignette appears the motto "Virtue, Liberty, and Independence," encapsulating the principles that many Americans believed should guide the nascent republic's futur...

The oval base is engraved with an elaborate heraldic crest featuring a detailed shield, an arm holding arrows, and a banner bearing the Latin inscription "Festina Lente," a classical...

Act of Union (1801): The motto is a probable reference to the deep-seated opposition to the 1801 Act of Union, which abolished the independent Irish Parliament and merged Ireland wit...

The flag features a yellow field with a coiled green rattlesnake and the motto "Don't Tread on Me."  This calendar is a sophisticated example of early twentieth century American com...

The pieces are of a pear-shaped form with a polished surface, and each is engraved with a crest of a bird and the motto "Pro Deo et Rege" (For God and King). The teapot and coffee po...

On it, in white is written ‘Dieu et mon droit’ translating from French to ‘God and my right’, the motto of the United Kingdom’s monarch, now King Charles III.

The ornate border creates space for a contrasting central section in which a mirror-finish has been left with a hand-engraved crest of a stag/ducal coronet and motto "JOVE PRESTAT FI...

Heraldic use Arms of John of Gaunt include the garter and the motto Honi soit qui mal y pense. Picture from a 16th-century depiction In English heraldry, the motto Honi soit qui mal...

The armillary is marked with the latitudes north 51.38.23 and west 001.32.45 on inside of the base. The motto “M’import quelle pour les amis” is also inscribed in the bronze.

The presence of the Garter star on a Continental nobleman in the early 19th century—the era of the Napoleonic Wars and the Congress of Vienna—marks the subject as an individual of im...

The arms are encircled by a garter bearing the motto "Honi soit qui mal y pense" which translates to "Shame on him who thinks evil of it."

The centre of the tray is engraved with a crest and the motto "Aime Ton Frere" (Love Thy Brother). It measures 1"(2.5cm) tall, by 14.75"(37.5cm) from handle to handle and 7.25"(18.5c...

A complicated armorial history is included and the crest/motto noted: "A Cocksable beaked and armed fules, and motto 'Virtute et labore.'"

In the foreground appears an allegorical scene illustrating the Latin motto: "Gula plures occidit, quam gladius" ("Gluttony kills more people than the sword.")

A very interesting detail is the inscription, on the necklace, of the Savoy motto 'FERT', with a meaning that is still controversial today: according to the official interpretation, ...

The motto translates as 'By Courage & Faith'.

The arms are encircled by a garter bearing the motto "Honi soit qui mal y pense" which translates to "Shame on him who thinks evil of it."

The surface of the handle terminal is embellished with a bright cut engraved crest depicting a demi-lion rampant below the motto 'Forward'. The reverse of this antique silver strain...

Hallmarked in London in 1924 by Dudley & Cox this unusual George V sterling silver and glass decanter is of a distinctive ring or 'lifebuoy' form and is hand-engraved with the mo...

A banner rests at their feet and states the New York State motto, "Excelsior," which is Latin for "Ever Upward". 

The engraved coat of arms is that of Jacob Astley, 16th Baron Hastings (1797–1859) with the family motto Justitiae Tenax (Tenacious of Justice), the blazon out of a Ducal coronet and...