Antique Motto

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...

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...

The reverse side features a matching cartouche containing the Prussian Eagle, crowned and wielding a scepter and orb, with a motto-bearing banner draped across its chest to symbolize...

Beneath the heraldic crest, a flowing ribbon displays the Latin family motto, "Perge et Valeas," which translates to "Proceed and prosper".

Symbolism: These pieces typically feature sentimental motifs—like the prominent heart in this example or a compass rose—and often include mottoes (though absent on this particular pi...

The hinged lid has a thumb piece and is engraved with a crest and the motto “COMMIT THY WORK TO GOD.” The inscription is taken from the Bible, specifically Proverbs 16:3 in the King ...

The hallmarks to the underside of each piece determine the sterling silver goblets were crafted by S Kirk & Son Co (circa 1900) and the coin silver tray was made by Henderson &am...

The porcelain table trivets are round in shape and feature hand painted decor of women in long dresses with the motto: "Justitia Virtutum Regina". (Queen Virtues Justice or justice i...

The title chosen by the painter, “Reiter oder König”, like an ancient epitaph or a motto engraved upon a tomb, immediately poses a brutal and ironic question: what does it matter whe...

**18th Century Nevers Plate 1706 – “The Archbishop of Paris, More a Friend of the Ladies than of the Pope” This 18th-century plate bears the following motto: *"The Archbishop of Pa...

The seal features a Noble House coat of arms with a Latin motto that translates as “I flourish with power, not with the sun.”

You are viewing a period Regency hall chair in mahogany Circa 1810 the chair is solid and wobble free Central back panel inset with an oval painted armorial crest featuring a crown a...

Without the unique shield or a family motto painted beneath it, even top experts like Howard have to leave the attribution open to both!

The urn is Neoclassical in style and dates to the reign of King George III, the tall lid with an urn shaped finial, the lid is finely engraved, with the Clan Wedderburn family crest ...

The decoration incorporates a cartouche to the either side, each bearing a contemporary bright cut engraved coat of arms surmounting the motto 'Spes Christus Mea' - Christ is my hope...

This antique tobacco box retains the original push fit cover embellished with an impressive engraved scene depicting an impressive East Indiaman/large merchant ship, below the elucid...

The Gujarati inscription “જસદણ દરબાર” (Jasdan Darbar) identifies the ruling court, while the Devanagari motto “कीर्ति समान अवर न धन कोउ” translates to “There is no wealth equal to fa...

Al centro della composizione domina il motto "Service Before Self", principio cardine di dedizione alla comunità che inquadra il valore etico della competizione.

The piece has an exceptional cast handle in the form of an Earl’s coronet and the crests include the Nelson family’s warship crest with motto Faith and Works. The main decoration on...

The crest above depicts a stag's head. The Motto: A banner below the shield bears the Latin inscription "IDEM VELLE QUOD VULT DEUS", translating to "To want the same thing that God ...

He titled it "The Donkey", with reference to the motto of Francesco Domenico Guerrazzi.

That example—a gold finger-ring enameled in white and translucent green with touches of red, set with a ruby and featuring a pair of billing doves with an inscribed motto—is attribut...

This is also the motto of the British chivalric Order of the Garter, the highest of all British knighthoods.

Hand decorated opaline glass with red, blue and green flowers and leaves. With a French motto translated to "I give you my heart" and inscribed with the date "1734" 7.5cm / 3" High

.”, referring to the emperor’s motto. Such inscriptions were common in nineteenth-century imperial portrait prints, reinforcing the symbolic message of loyalty and devotion to the mo...

Above the lower inscription appears the Latin motto “Nemo felix ante obitum” (“No man is happy before death”), followed by a Dutch poetic commentary.

The crest, sculpted in solid fruitwood, features intricate details including the lion and unicorn supporters, the royal crown, and the national motto A Mari Usque Ad Mare (“From Sea ...

Below, the royal coat of arms and motto “Dieu et mon droit” reinforce the authority and symbolic power of the image.

This is also the motto of the British chivalric Order of the Garter, the highest of all British knighthoods.

The arch enclosing a subsidiary seconds dial with the Latin motto “Tempus Fugit” (“Time Flies”) within an engraved roundel.

Encircling the portrait is a Latin motto, “Quo plus sunt pota, plus sitiuntur aquae” (“The more water is drunk, the more thirst there is for water”), followed by a Dutch poetic inscr...

The Ten Commandments, the Bible, and a crown are prominently displayed, accompanied by the royal motto “Fidei Defensor” (Defender of the Faith), a title granted to Henry by the Pope ...

Above the portrait, the Seymour family coat of arms is prominently displayed, accompanied by the motto “Foy pour devoir” (Faith for Duty), reinforcing the themes of loyalty and noble...

Their body is decorated with polychrome English royal coat of arms each depicting a lion on the left and a unicorn on the right, surrounding a central shield showcasing the Anglo-Nor...

Picault and inscribed with the Latin motto “Vincere aut mori” (“To conquer or to die”), reinforcing the theme of courage, honor, and heroic resolve.

More stars border the piece, with trees, flowers and leaves over red glass. The motto ‘Duty Leads Me’ runs across the bottom of the crest.

At the top runs a faded Latin scroll reading “carpite fructus” alongside an earlier word now partially obscured — a classical pastoral motto translating to “pluck the fruits,” reinfo...

A cylinder with fretwork rose window to the top possibly used to insert discs of coloured glass to create a light box in front of a window beside which stand two pairs of gentlemen a...

The raised rounded border of each dish is ornamented with a contemporary bright cut engraved coat of arms above the motto 'Pie Repone Te' - Place yourself piously.

On the front of the box is a carved panel with a depiction of a schooner under which the phrase "Such is Life" appears on a ribbon; on the back is a heraldic shield with the motto "...

A ‘Black Forest’ walnut plaque of the “Lion of Lucerne”, of rectangular form with a recess showing a dying lion resting on two shields, the motto “Helvetiorum Fidei Ac Virtuti dei X ...

Each cartouche bears the contemporary bright cut engraved crest of two hammers in saltire, thereon a cock regardant, all above the motto 'En martelant' - Through hammering*. The upp...

The coin presents a classical female figure embodying liberty and the spirit of the French Republic, while the reverse displays laurel symbolism and the national motto, emphasizing i...

The broad border is ornamented with a Fine and impressive bright cut engraved coat of arms depicting a Barry of seven above the motto 'Pro Patria Et Legibus' - For our country and th...

The turtles are symbolic, often interpreted as an allegory of the Medici motto festina lente (“make haste slowly”), contrasting the slowness of the turtle with the high-speed spectac...

Louis XII adopted the porcupine as his emblem, with the motto: "Cominus et eminus, de près et de loin" - "Whoever rubs against it gets pricked," which stems from the belief, until th...

The collaboration of the thistle crest and the motto ‘Yvery’ may be associated with the motto ‘Sub cruce candida’, under the fair cross.

Each plinth is embellished with a fine and impressive bright cut engraved coat of arms depicting the Head family coat of arms encircled with a belt accented with the family motto 'St...

The background features stone monuments engraved with mottos like "Aux héros de la liberté", flanked by eternal flames and sculptural allegories—symbols of remembrance, sacrifice, an...

These antique Georgian sauce tureens are exceptional provincial examples. This crest and motto pertains to the Glege or Gleke family. An alternative pattern of sauce ladles can...

The motto reads 'In Arduis Fidelis', which translates as 'Faithful in Adversity'.

Stamped to the base ''The Birmingham Guild Ltd. England. Their motto was, ''By Hammer by Hand''. Beautiful.

The heraldic markings are further ornamented with a helm to the apex and the motto 'Ich dien' - I serve flanking a medal to the nadir*.

The elaborate coats of arms carved into the back are quartered multiple times and surmounted by a plumed helmet with two arms holding a victor’s wreath and flanked by two heraldic be...

Material: Solid brass with turned handle Maker’s mark: Jehotte à Liège – renowned Belgian engravers and medalists active in the early 1800s Design: The face shows the crowned Dutch...

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal with a relief of the Madonna and Child with halos, with the Latin motto 'ALMA MATER' (Nourishing Mother) a...

The three crossed oars supporting the cup rise from a circular plinth engraved with the City of Bath crest and the Latin motto "Floreat Bathon" ("May Bath Flourish"). The underside b...