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Order Of The Garter

European Terracotta Portrait Plaque of a Nobleman with The Order of the Garter
European Terracotta Portrait Plaque of a Nobleman with The Order of the Garter

European Terracotta Portrait Plaque of a Nobleman with The Order of the Garter

Located in Downingtown, PA

Historical Context: The Most Noble Order The Order of the Garter, founded by Edward III in 1348, is the most senior order of knighthood in the British honors system.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Historical Memorabilia

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Terracotta

Knight of the Garter: Hand-Coloured Engraving from Schwan's Iconic Work, 1791
Knight of the Garter: Hand-Coloured Engraving from Schwan's Iconic Work, 1791

Knight of the Garter: Hand-Coloured Engraving from Schwan's Iconic Work, 1791

Located in Langweer, NL

The knight is presented in regal attire, characterized by a flowing blue cape, red velvet accents, and ornate golden chains, embodying the ceremonial grandeur of the Order of the Gar...

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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

Framed Embroidered Armorial Coat of Arms
Framed Embroidered Armorial Coat of Arms

Framed Embroidered Armorial Coat of Arms

Located in Nantucket, MA

Armorial Coat for the Most Noble Order of the Garter, the highest order of chivalry, or knighthood, existing in England, founded in 1348.

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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

Late 18th century George III leather hand painted fire bucket
Late 18th century George III leather hand painted fire bucket

Late 18th century George III leather hand painted fire bucket

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Armorial decorated, inscribed honi soit-oui mal y pense, which means shamed be whoever things evil of it, which was used by the British order of the garter. Obvious losses to paintw...

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather, Paint

Set Georgian Sterling Silver Royal Entree Dishes Fogelberg & Gilbert London 1792
Set Georgian Sterling Silver Royal Entree Dishes Fogelberg & Gilbert London 1792

Set Georgian Sterling Silver Royal Entree Dishes Fogelberg & Gilbert London 1792

By Andrew Fogelberg & Stephen Gilbert

Located in Portland, OR

A rare and highly important set of four Royal sterling silver Georgian, pillow shaped lidded entree serving dishes, by Andrew Fogelberg and Stephen Gilbert, London, 1792. Engraved wi...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elizabeth II Commemorative Coronation and Accession Goblet
Elizabeth II Commemorative Coronation and Accession Goblet

Elizabeth II Commemorative Coronation and Accession Goblet

By Thomas Goode

Located in New Orleans, LA

The form is further adorned by the monarch's crowned initials, a Tudor rose and the motto "Honi soit qui mal y pense" (Evil to him who evil thinks), which symbolizes the Order of the...

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20th Century English Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

Arrival of the English King Charles II from Delft in The Hague, Holland, 1660
Arrival of the English King Charles II from Delft in The Hague, Holland, 1660

Arrival of the English King Charles II from Delft in The Hague, Holland, 1660

Located in Langweer, NL

This a maxim in the Anglo-Norman language, a dialect of Old Norman French spoken by the medieval ruling class in England, meaning "shamed be whoever thinks ill of it", usually transl...

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Antique 1660s Prints

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Paper

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BRITISH ARMY HORSE MARTINGALE RIDING STIRRUP STAND & STIRRUPS
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BRITISH ARMY HORSE MARTINGALE RIDING STIRRUP STAND & STIRRUPS

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BRITISH ARMY HORSE MARTINGALE RIDING STIRRUP STAND & STIRRUPS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The poem is connected to the Order of the Garter. In the poem, a girdle, very similar in its erotic undertones to the garter, plays a prominent role.

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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Large Cast Iron Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom
Large Cast Iron Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom

Large Cast Iron Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom

By Walter MacFarlane & Co

Located in London, GB

Framing the shield is a navy border reading ‘Honi soit qui mal y pense’ (‘Evil to him who evil thinks’), symbolising the Order of the Garter. To the right of the shield stands a g...

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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Late Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Palace Carpet, woven in the Caucasus - British Royal Commission - N 1571
Palace Carpet, woven in the Caucasus - British Royal Commission - N 1571

Palace Carpet, woven in the Caucasus - British Royal Commission - N 1571

Located in Paris, FR

This means: "Let him be dishonored who thinks evil." The Order of the Garter was founded by King Edward III in 1348 and is still in force today.

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20th Century Caucasian British Colonial Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

1813 Portrait of Charles Howard, Advocate of Arts & Commerce
1813 Portrait of Charles Howard, Advocate of Arts & Commerce

1813 Portrait of Charles Howard, Advocate of Arts & Commerce

Located in Langweer, NL

The title "K.F.R.A.S." could refer to his being a Knight of some order (potentially the Order of the Garter, which would usually be indicated as KG, but may vary here) and a Fellow o...

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Antique 1820s Prints

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Paper

Antique Prints of European Orders, Decorations, and Medals, 19th Century
Antique Prints of European Orders, Decorations, and Medals, 19th Century

Antique Prints of European Orders, Decorations, and Medals, 19th Century

Located in Langweer, NL

The second plate, Orden II (Ausserdeutsche Staaten Europas), extends the overview to the rest of Europe, featuring the French Legion of Honor, the British Order of the Garter, the Da...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Walter MacFarlane & Co English Cast Iron Royal Coat Of Arms Shield 61"
Antique Walter MacFarlane & Co English Cast Iron Royal Coat Of Arms Shield 61"

Antique Walter MacFarlane & Co English Cast Iron Royal Coat Of Arms Shield 61"

By Walter MacFarlane & Co

Located in Dayton, OH

Surrounding the shield is the Garter circlet. The Order of the Garter is a chivalric order first started by Edward III, an English monarch.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

"Liberty In the Form of the Goddess of Youth" Stipple Engraving, E. Savage, 1796
"Liberty In the Form of the Goddess of Youth" Stipple Engraving, E. Savage, 1796

"Liberty In the Form of the Goddess of Youth" Stipple Engraving, E. Savage, 1796

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Liberty tramples symbolic implements of royal tyranny with her foot, including the British Star of the Order of the Garter and the key to the French Bastille prison.

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Antique 1790s American Federal Prints

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Paper

Rare Antique Ironstone Mason's Ashworth Chinoiserie Large Serving Platter
Rare Antique Ironstone Mason's Ashworth Chinoiserie Large Serving Platter

Rare Antique Ironstone Mason's Ashworth Chinoiserie Large Serving Platter

By Ashworth Ironstone

Located in New York, NY

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

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Export Pottery

Materials

Ironstone

Rare Pair Antique Ironstone Mason's Ashworth Chinoiserie Large Dinner Plates
Rare Pair Antique Ironstone Mason's Ashworth Chinoiserie Large Dinner Plates

Rare Pair Antique Ironstone Mason's Ashworth Chinoiserie Large Dinner Plates

By Ashworth Ironstone

Located in New York, NY

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

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Export Pottery

Materials

Ironstone

Small Portrait Engraving of King George III, British Royal Portrait, 1804
Small Portrait Engraving of King George III, British Royal Portrait, 1804

Small Portrait Engraving of King George III, British Royal Portrait, 1804

Located in Langweer, NL

The portrait shows the king in formal attire adorned with the insignia of the Order of the Garter, Britain’s highest order of chivalry.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Prints

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Paper

Large Sailor's Woolwork of Britannia with Ships Celebrating Trade and Commerce
Large Sailor's Woolwork of Britannia with Ships Celebrating Trade and Commerce

Large Sailor's Woolwork of Britannia with Ships Celebrating Trade and Commerce

Located in Downingtown, PA

The entire scene is encircled by a buckled garter belt, a motif likely inspired by the Order of the Garter, emblazoned with the words "Trade" and "Commerce" on silk patches to celebr...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Edward VII Commemorative Bronze Fountain Plaque by William Silver Frith (c.1910)
Edward VII Commemorative Bronze Fountain Plaque by William Silver Frith (c.1910)

Edward VII Commemorative Bronze Fountain Plaque by William Silver Frith (c.1910)

Located in Alton, GB

This exceptional cast bronze relief plaque depicts His Majesty King Edward VII in high profile, majestically attired in the full regalia of the Order of the Garter, encircled by a la...

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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

King Henry VI in Prayer, Original Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1847
King Henry VI in Prayer, Original Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1847

King Henry VI in Prayer, Original Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1847

Located in Langweer, NL

His red hat is adorned with a jewel, and he wears a heavy chain, possibly signifying the Order of the Garter. Beside him is a crown on a cushion and a book, possibly a prayer book or...

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Antique 1840s Prints

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Paper

Arthur at Camelot Loom Woven Tapestry - 3'0" x 2'5"
Arthur at Camelot Loom Woven Tapestry - 3'0" x 2'5"

Arthur at Camelot Loom Woven Tapestry - 3'0" x 2'5"

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Such Courts founded great Orders of Chivalry such as the Order of the Garter and the Order of the Golden Fleece, which were based solely on the Arthurian theme.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Tapestries

Materials

Wool

King George III in Coronation Robes, Small Antique Engraved Portrait, c.1780
King George III in Coronation Robes, Small Antique Engraved Portrait, c.1780

King George III in Coronation Robes, Small Antique Engraved Portrait, c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

The composition is rich in detail, presenting George III draped in elaborate ermine-lined coronation robes and adorned with the insignia of the Order of the Garter. The careful rende...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Prints

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Paper

Edwardian Leather Luggage with British Royal Arms
Edwardian Leather Luggage with British Royal Arms

Edwardian Leather Luggage with British Royal Arms

Located in San Francisco, CA

The front features a beautifully detailed, hand-painted rendition of the British Royal Coat of Arms. It includes the Order of the Garter motto "Honi soit qui mal y pense" (Shame on h...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

An oil on canvas of William Paget, Marquess of Anglesey’s yacht Pearl by Nicolas
An oil on canvas of William Paget, Marquess of Anglesey’s yacht Pearl by Nicolas

An oil on canvas of William Paget, Marquess of Anglesey’s yacht Pearl by Nicolas

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

The Marquess of Anglesey and his Part in Yachting History Aside from his great military heroism (Paget famously lost a leg at Waterloo and was rewarded with his title and then, thre...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

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Portrait of a Gentleman with the Order of the Garter
Portrait of a Gentleman with the Order of the Garter

Portrait of a Gentleman with the Order of the Garter

Located in New York, NY

In the style of Sir Thomas Lawrence, this portrait likely depicts either HRH Frederick, Duke of York or Adolphus, the Duke of Cambridge, the 2nd and 7th sons respecitively of George...

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Antique 19th Century British Paintings

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Canvas

Contemporary Coat of Arms of the Order of the Garter
Contemporary Coat of Arms of the Order of the Garter

Contemporary Coat of Arms of the Order of the Garter

Located in Genova, Liguria

From the UK, a contemporary coat of arms of the Most Noble Chivalry Order of the Garter. At the head of this Order (established in 1348 and still active now) there is the Sovereign...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Medieval Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Stone, Metal

19th Century English Armorial Porcelain Charger with Crest of Royal Coat of Arms
19th Century English Armorial Porcelain Charger with Crest of Royal Coat of Arms

19th Century English Armorial Porcelain Charger with Crest of Royal Coat of Arms

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large 19th century English armorial porcelain charger with crest of Royal coat of arms and order of the garter motto "Honi Soit Qui Mal y Pense".

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Antique 19th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Dieppe Bone Mirror with Manners Family Crest
Dieppe Bone Mirror with Manners Family Crest

Dieppe Bone Mirror with Manners Family Crest

Located in Millbrook, NY

Ducal coronet over the Manners family crest with the motto of the Order of the Garter, "honi soit qui mal y pense"; banner underneath reads, "pour y parvenir".

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bone, Mirror

A Pair of Tall Georgian Library Globes
A Pair of Tall Georgian Library Globes

A Pair of Tall Georgian Library Globes

Located in New York, NY

Richard Cushee (d. 1732) A Pair of Tall Georgian Library Globes London Globes circa 1730, stands circa 1750 A Pair of English 15 Inch Library Globes The Terrestrial, with fi...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Globes

Materials

Wood, Papier Mâché, Paper

Late Victorian Cast Iron Royal Coat of Arms
Late Victorian Cast Iron Royal Coat of Arms

Late Victorian Cast Iron Royal Coat of Arms

H 37.8 in W 68.12 in D 5.91 in

Late Victorian Cast Iron Royal Coat of Arms

Located in York, GB

Surrounding the shield is the Garter circlet. The Order of the Garter is a chivalric order first started by Edward III, an English monarch.

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Antique Late 19th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

British Sailor's Woolwork, With Motto of The Order of The Garter
British Sailor's Woolwork, With Motto of The Order of The Garter

British Sailor's Woolwork, With Motto of The Order of The Garter

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork, With Motto of The Order of The Garter, Circa 1880. The unusual sailor's woolwork depicts a soldier and a sailor standing and pointing with one hand to eit...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Coach Panel the Order of the Garter Royal Coat of Arms Armorial
Coach Panel the Order of the Garter Royal Coat of Arms Armorial

Coach Panel the Order of the Garter Royal Coat of Arms Armorial

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A early 19th century coach panel bearing the British Royal coat of arms, the quartered central shield surrounded by the Order of the Garter, beneath a crowned helm with flowing mante...

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Paintings

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Hardwood

19th Century Iron Gate as Coffee Table, St. George and Order of the Garter
19th Century Iron Gate as Coffee Table, St. George and Order of the Garter

19th Century Iron Gate as Coffee Table, St. George and Order of the Garter

Located in Essex, MA

Magnificent English iron gate created into a glass top coffee table Original surface Shield of St. George, Order of the Garter, Symbol of the Knights Templar Amazing creation E...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Medieval Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique English Truncheon with the Garter Coat of Arms
Antique English Truncheon with the Garter Coat of Arms

Antique English Truncheon with the Garter Coat of Arms

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and unusual antique billy club or truncheon bedecked with a polychrome technique, the coat of arms and motto ( Honi Soit Qui Mal Y) of the Order of the Garter, an order of Knigh...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1940s French Leather Crest Lamps
Pair of 1940s French Leather Crest Lamps

Pair of 1940s French Leather Crest Lamps

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Used as the motto of the British chivalric Order of the Garter.

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Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

Materials

Leather

Large Scale Papier-Mache Heraldic Coat of Arms
Large Scale Papier-Mache Heraldic Coat of Arms

Large Scale Papier-Mache Heraldic Coat of Arms

Located in New Orleans, LA

The top motto translates to "Shame on anyone who thinks evil of it" and is used as the motto of the British chivalric Order of the Garter. The motto at the bottom is that of the Bri...

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2010s English Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Arts and Crafts leather and oak screen
Arts and Crafts leather and oak screen

Arts and Crafts leather and oak screen

Located in Greenwich, CT

The screen carries the Emblem of the Order of the Garter and the date 1660, commemorating the Restoration of Charles II to the English throne.

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20th Century English Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Late 18th century George III leather hand painted fire bucket
Late 18th century George III leather hand painted fire bucket

Late 18th century George III leather hand painted fire bucket

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Armorial decorated, inscribed honi soit-oui mal y pense, which means shamed be whoever things evil of it, which was used by the british order of the garter. Obvious losses to paintw...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather, Paint

Late 18th century George III leather hand painted fire bucket
Late 18th century George III leather hand painted fire bucket

Late 18th century George III leather hand painted fire bucket

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Armorial decorated, inscribed honi soit-oui mal y pense, which means shamed be whoever things evil of it, which was used by the british order of the garter. Obvious losses to paintw...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...

Materials

Leather, Paint

Tudor Military Suit of Armor Framed Print
Tudor Military Suit of Armor Framed Print

Tudor Military Suit of Armor Framed Print

Located in Astoria, NY

., indicating knighthood in the Order of the Garter. In great vintage condition with a few nicks and losses to the ebonized frames.

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Antique Early 1900s English Tudor Prints

Materials

Paper

Tudor Military Suit of Armor Framed Print
Tudor Military Suit of Armor Framed Print

Tudor Military Suit of Armor Framed Print

Located in Astoria, NY

., indicating knighthood in the Order of the Garter. In great vintage condition with a few nicks and losses to the ebonized frames.

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Antique Early 1900s English Tudor Prints

Materials

Paper

Tudor Military Suit of Armor Framed Print
Tudor Military Suit of Armor Framed Print

Tudor Military Suit of Armor Framed Print

Located in Astoria, NY

., indicating knighthood in the Order of the Garter. In great vintage condition with a few nicks and losses to the ebonized frames.

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Antique Early 1900s English Tudor Prints

Materials

Paper

Tudor Military Suit of Armor Framed Print
Tudor Military Suit of Armor Framed Print

Tudor Military Suit of Armor Framed Print

Located in Astoria, NY

., indicating knighthood in the Order of the Garter. In great vintage condition with a few nicks and losses to the ebonized frames.

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Antique Early 1900s English Tudor Prints

Materials

Paper

Henry VIII Stone Armorial Depicting the Tudor Royal Arms of England
Henry VIII Stone Armorial Depicting the Tudor Royal Arms of England

Henry VIII Stone Armorial Depicting the Tudor Royal Arms of England

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Complete with the lion and griffin or dragon supports and the motto of the order of the Garter. This important Tudor discovery was made in a cottage in the village of Hanwell, north ...

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Antique 16th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Set of 12 Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Dinner Plates 1863
Set of 12 Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Dinner Plates 1863

Set of 12 Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Dinner Plates 1863

By Alexander MacRae

Located in London, GB

Each Plate has a engraved crest with the words 'Honi soit qui mal y pense' engraved in the symbol of a garter topped with a crown. The words 'Honi soit qui mal y pense' and the garte...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Sterling Silver

14-Karat Gold Watch Fob, Carnelian Intaglio from British Order of the Bath
14-Karat Gold Watch Fob, Carnelian Intaglio from British Order of the Bath

14-Karat Gold Watch Fob, Carnelian Intaglio from British Order of the Bath

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Another motto, Ich dien (German for "I serve") is used occasionally, but only by members of the Order who serve in the military. The Order is the fourth oldest of the British Orde...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Pair of Antique Colonial Armchairs
Pair of Antique Colonial Armchairs

Pair of Antique Colonial Armchairs

H 54.73 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in

Pair of Antique Colonial Armchairs

Located in Malton, GB

My feeling is these were given to a dignitary or someone part of the order of the garter for years of service and with the colonial nature to the details it is most likely for someon...

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Early 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th Century Sailor's Elaborate Woolie
Mid 19th Century Sailor's Elaborate Woolie

Mid 19th Century Sailor's Elaborate Woolie

H 29.5 in W 36.63 in D 1.5 in

Mid 19th Century Sailor's Elaborate Woolie

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique Sailor's elaborate woolwork, circa 1855, with a photograph of the sailor held in a woolwork frame set on the British flag on a cruciform reserve; with the "Honi Soit Qui Mal ...

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Antique 1850s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Large Lustre Ware Pitcher Dated 1824 for the Orange Order of Northern Ireland
Large Lustre Ware Pitcher Dated 1824 for the Orange Order of Northern Ireland

Large Lustre Ware Pitcher Dated 1824 for the Orange Order of Northern Ireland

By Sunderland

Located in Katonah, NY

Seen on the ‘front of the jug is an equestrian image of King William III (William of Orange) astride his mount with the motto of the Most Noble Order of the Garter ‘Honi soit q mal y...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Brass Book Rest with British Royal Coat of Arms
Brass Book Rest with British Royal Coat of Arms

Brass Book Rest with British Royal Coat of Arms

Located in Austin, TX

The coat features both the motto of English monarchs, Dieu Et Mon Droit (God and my right), and the motto of the Order of the Garter, Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense (shame upon him who th...

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Antique 19th Century English Easels

Queen Victoria’s Silver Coffee Service by William Bateman & Daniel Ball
Queen Victoria’s Silver Coffee Service by William Bateman & Daniel Ball

Queen Victoria’s Silver Coffee Service by William Bateman & Daniel Ball

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Queen Victoria’s silver coffee service, by William Bateman & Daniel Ball, comprising a coffee pot and burner, a cream jug and a sugar basin, each of lobed hexagonal form, with delica...

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Antique 1830s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Very Large circa 1720 Copper Plate Print of Blenheim Castle Sir John Vanbrugh
Very Large circa 1720 Copper Plate Print of Blenheim Castle Sir John Vanbrugh

Very Large circa 1720 Copper Plate Print of Blenheim Castle Sir John Vanbrugh

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The print reads as follows The general front of the Blenheim castle is most humbly inscrib'd to his grace John Duke of Marlborough Prince of the Holy Empire Capt general of all hi...

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Antique 1720s English George I Prints

Materials

Paper

Vintage Luxury Cushions 'Dieu et Mon Droit' Bespoke Collectable - Pillow Cushion
Vintage Luxury Cushions 'Dieu et Mon Droit' Bespoke Collectable - Pillow Cushion

Vintage Luxury Cushions 'Dieu et Mon Droit' Bespoke Collectable - Pillow Cushion

Located in London, England

"Dieu et Mon Droit" Circa - 1950 British made luxury cushion created by using two original vintage cotton flag fabrics on either side, circa 1930 & 1940 The front features the shield...

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Vintage 1930s English Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

McQueen's Dogs at Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee Banquet
McQueen's Dogs at Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee Banquet

McQueen's Dogs at Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee Banquet

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

The lithos are of anthropomorphic dogs at the Queens Jubilee Banquet, a Terrier with a monocle and Bull Dog wearing the Order of the Garter, both proposing a toast 'The Ladies!

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Antique 1880s British Sporting Art Prints

Materials

Paper

Large Cast Iron Fire Back, Royal Crest, 17th Century Revival Made 20th Century
Large Cast Iron Fire Back, Royal Crest, 17th Century Revival Made 20th Century

Large Cast Iron Fire Back, Royal Crest, 17th Century Revival Made 20th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Heavy fire back in cast iron with a graphite finish Shaped top over oblong plate Casting of the British royal crest Lion and unicorn supporting crown mounted crest Bearing the da...

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20th Century English Jacobean Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Collection of Rare Armorial Royal Porcelain Referred to as the 'Hay' Service
Collection of Rare Armorial Royal Porcelain Referred to as the 'Hay' Service

Collection of Rare Armorial Royal Porcelain Referred to as the 'Hay' Service

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

There is a very similar service in Buckingham Palace referred to as the 'Order of the Garter Service' which has slightly more decoration but is basically the same model; a plate from...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Encaustic Tile Panel by Chamberlain & Co
Antique Encaustic Tile Panel by Chamberlain & Co

Antique Encaustic Tile Panel by Chamberlain & Co

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Together, the clay tiles form the Royal Arms of Queen Victoria within the French motto of the Order of the Garter: ‘honi soit qui mal y pense’ (shame on him whoever thinks ill of it)...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Steel

An equestrian statuette of the Duke of Wellington by Morel after Marochetti
An equestrian statuette of the Duke of Wellington by Morel after Marochetti

An equestrian statuette of the Duke of Wellington by Morel after Marochetti

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

He is in uniform and regalia including the Order of the Golden Fleece, the star of the Order of the Garter and other decorations, but bare headed with his bicorne held by his side.

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Antique 1840s English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

2 Vintage Porcelaine De Paris Lidded Coat of Arms Mantel Urn Crest Shield France
2 Vintage Porcelaine De Paris Lidded Coat of Arms Mantel Urn Crest Shield France

2 Vintage Porcelaine De Paris Lidded Coat of Arms Mantel Urn Crest Shield France

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in Dayton, OH

Surrounding the shield is the Garter circlet. The Order of the Garter is a chivalric order first started by Edward III, an English monarch.

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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Jars

Materials

Porcelain

George II Scottish Silver Teapot, Edinburgh 1749 by Edward Lothian
George II Scottish Silver Teapot, Edinburgh 1749 by Edward Lothian

George II Scottish Silver Teapot, Edinburgh 1749 by Edward Lothian

By Robert Garrard II 1

Located in Cornwall, GB

The crest and motto, though worn is still visible and partially legible, depicting a Lion passant above a crown surrounded by the Royal order of the Garter all below a crown. Knights...

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Antique 1740s English George II Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass, Art Nouveau Style, Boxed
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass, Art Nouveau Style, Boxed

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass, Art Nouveau Style, Boxed

By Alfred Clark

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The garter is a reference to The Order of the Garter, a ‘belt’ and motto for one of the most senior orders of chivalry which was inspired by Author and the Knights of the Round Table.

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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Royal Georgian Silver Plateau
Royal Georgian Silver Plateau

Royal Georgian Silver Plateau

H 4.38 in W 52.25 in D 19.38 in

Royal Georgian Silver Plateau

Located in New Orleans, LA

George slaying the dragon below denotes his membership in the Order of the Garter, the oldest and highest order of chivalry existing in England and is dedicated to the image and arms...

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Antique 19th Century British Tableware

Materials

Silver

Antique 1900s Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case
Antique 1900s Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case

Antique 1900s Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case

By Simon & Adler

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This impressive example of Edwardian silverware retains the original gilt interior. The garter is a reference to The Order of the Garter, a belt and motto for one of the most seni...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Solid Silver Pair of Georgian Large Ladles, Sutherland Crest 1784/5
Antique Solid Silver Pair of Georgian Large Ladles, Sutherland Crest 1784/5

Antique Solid Silver Pair of Georgian Large Ladles, Sutherland Crest 1784/5

Located in London, GB

The crest presents a 'wolf passant collared and chained' with the Order of the Garter surrounding it, 'Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense' and a coronet at the top.

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

British Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Victor Emanuel with Red and White Ensign Border
British Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Victor Emanuel with Red and White Ensign Border

British Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Victor Emanuel with Red and White Ensign Border

Located in Downingtown, PA

It is the motto of the British chivalric Order of the Garter, the highest of all British knighthoods, except in Scotland Below the porthole is a wavy banner with the name "HMS Victo...

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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

George III Royal Presentation Silver Salt And Spice Cellar By Scott & Smith
George III Royal Presentation Silver Salt And Spice Cellar By Scott & Smith

George III Royal Presentation Silver Salt And Spice Cellar By Scott & Smith

By Digby Scott & Benjamin Smith

Located in New Orleans, LA

Atop the domed platform, an engraving portrays the Royal Crest of England, encircled by the Motto of the Order of the Garter and crowned by the Sovereign's Crown.

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver 'Kings Hussars' Centrepiece circa 1914
20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver 'Kings Hussars' Centrepiece circa 1914

20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver 'Kings Hussars' Centrepiece circa 1914

By Carrington & Co

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Both sides applied with plaques, one of the 'The Kings Hussars' and the motto 'Honi soit qui mal y pense' a French maxim used as the motto of the British chivalric Order of the Garte...

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20th Century English Edwardian Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Sterling Silver Cased Spirit-Flask with Royal Coat of Arms, Hallmarked 1874
Rare Sterling Silver Cased Spirit-Flask with Royal Coat of Arms, Hallmarked 1874

Rare Sterling Silver Cased Spirit-Flask with Royal Coat of Arms, Hallmarked 1874

By Thornhill

Located in London, GB

Comprising of central Prince of Wales feather plumes, surrounded by the Order of Garter motto "Honi Soit Qui Maly Pense" in belt, that is itself surrounded by a garland of roses, sur...

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Antique 1870s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare and Unusual Order of the Garter Black Marble Table
Rare and Unusual Order of the Garter Black Marble Table

Rare and Unusual Order of the Garter Black Marble Table

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

English, circa 1822. The Most Noble Order of the Garter is the world’s oldest order of knighthood in continuous existence, founded by Edward III in 1348.

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Antique 1820s English Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Fornasetti 'Order of the Garter' Ashtray
Vintage Fornasetti 'Order of the Garter' Ashtray

Vintage Fornasetti 'Order of the Garter' Ashtray

By Fornasetti

Located in Spencertown, NY

The order pictured in the center and the garter belt around the sides.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

Queen Elizabeth ii Flag Union Jack Order of the Garter Honi Soit Mal Y Pense
Queen Elizabeth ii Flag Union Jack Order of the Garter Honi Soit Mal Y Pense

Queen Elizabeth ii Flag Union Jack Order of the Garter Honi Soit Mal Y Pense

Located in Hastings, GB

British Royal Family A Rare And Historical Queen Elizabeth II Flag Union Jack Order of the Garter HONI SOIT MAL Y PENSE from the 1950's.

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Vintage 1950s English Empire Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Fornasetti Order of the Garter Ceramic Round Concave Ashtray
Fornasetti Order of the Garter Ceramic Round Concave Ashtray

Fornasetti Order of the Garter Ceramic Round Concave Ashtray

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Yellow and blue hand painted ceramic concave transferware ashtray from Piero Fornasetti, designed and produced in the 1950s-1960s. Pictured among its other variations in the Fornaset...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Swords by Read of Dublin, Ireland
Pair of Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Swords by Read of Dublin, Ireland

Pair of Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Swords by Read of Dublin, Ireland

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This means the individual who once owned these swords was a member of the order. The order of the Garter is regarded as the most prestigious British order of chivalry in the United K...

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Antique Early 19th Century Irish Anglo-Indian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel

Fornasetti Hallmarked Gilded Porcelain Buckle Bowl Vintage
Fornasetti Hallmarked Gilded Porcelain Buckle Bowl Vintage

Fornasetti Hallmarked Gilded Porcelain Buckle Bowl Vintage

By Fornasetti

Located in North Miami, FL

This is most likely an unusual rarely seen bowl. It id from the order of the garter. Tones of shades of blue, black and yellow gold adorn the white gilded porcelain.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Classical Roman Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Victorian White and Blue Ceramic Serving Tray
Victorian White and Blue Ceramic Serving Tray

Victorian White and Blue Ceramic Serving Tray

H 1.19 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in

Victorian White and Blue Ceramic Serving Tray

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Large ceramic serving tray; on the white background rich blue decorations were made with the transferware method; this elegant workmanship was very fashionable in Victorian England; ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Military Drum with British Royal Coat of Arms, Late 19th Century
Antique Military Drum with British Royal Coat of Arms, Late 19th Century

Antique Military Drum with British Royal Coat of Arms, Late 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The coat of arms features the motto of British Monarchs: 'Dieu et mon droit' ('God and my right') and the motto of the Order of the Garter: 'Honi soit qui mal y pense' ('Evil to him ...

Category

Antique 1890s Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

3 Pane Antique English Leaded Glass Window
3 Pane Antique English Leaded Glass Window

3 Pane Antique English Leaded Glass Window

H 38 in W 46.86 in D 2.96 in

3 Pane Antique English Leaded Glass Window

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A 3 pane antique leaded glass window detailed with hand painted heraldic symbols: a boar, a portcullis and a coat of arms reading ‘Honi soit qui mal y pense’ (translating to ‘shame o...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Medieval Windows

Materials

Lead

British Royal Warrant of Cast Iron
British Royal Warrant of Cast Iron

British Royal Warrant of Cast Iron

Located in Austin, TX

The coat features both the motto of English monarchs, Dieu Et Mon Droit (God and my right), and the motto of the order of the garter, Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense (shame upon him who th...

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20th Century English Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Enamel, Iron

18th Century Charles Cooke Engravings on English Systems of Heraldry
18th Century Charles Cooke Engravings on English Systems of Heraldry

18th Century Charles Cooke Engravings on English Systems of Heraldry

By Charles Cooke

Located in valatie, NY

The second engraving is titled "Orders of Knighthood—See System of Heraldry, The Star of the Order of the Garter." It is marked "Published According to Act of Parliament by C.Cooke N...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique King's Silver Messenger Badge
Antique King's Silver Messenger Badge

Antique King's Silver Messenger Badge

H 5.5 in W 2.25 in D 0.25 in

Antique King's Silver Messenger Badge

Located in Montreal, QC

Antique King's silver messenger badge, of typical form, the heraldic shield quartered and set within the order of the Garter, with crown above G111R (for George III) and with a fleet...

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Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Mounted Objects

Materials

Silver

19th Century Framed Embossed Leather Royal Coat of Arms of The United Kingdom
19th Century Framed Embossed Leather Royal Coat of Arms of The United Kingdom

19th Century Framed Embossed Leather Royal Coat of Arms of The United Kingdom

Located in Dallas, TX

It is a French maxim used as the motto of the British chivalric Order of the Garter. It is translated as "May he be shamed who thinks badly of it”, or "Shame be to him who thinks evi...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Art

Materials

Leather, Oak

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