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Early 19th Century Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XIII Style
Early 19th Century Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XIII Style

Early 19th Century Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XIII Style

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Early 19th century Dutch 'Pro Patria' fireback with the Arms of the United Netherlands.

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Louis XIII Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

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Iron

French 19 Century Gilt Bronze Figural Group Titled Pro Patria by Edouard Drouot
French 19 Century Gilt Bronze Figural Group Titled Pro Patria by Edouard Drouot

French 19 Century Gilt Bronze Figural Group Titled Pro Patria by Edouard Drouot

By Edouard Drouot

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A very fine French antique gilt bronze figural group titled "Pro Patria" meaning "For one's country" in Latin. by Edouard Drouot (French, 1859-1945) l The statue depicts a female fi...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Arita Japanese Armorial Plate with Fine Details Arms of Powel, 19th C.
Antique Arita Japanese Armorial Plate with Fine Details Arms of Powel, 19th C.

Antique Arita Japanese Armorial Plate with Fine Details Arms of Powel, 19th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

It’s a Fukagawa mark armorial dish with the arms of Powell. The text says; Pro patria semper Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Arita Region of Or...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Armorial Plate with Fine Details Arms of PowelL, 19th C.
Antique Japanese Meiji Armorial Plate with Fine Details Arms of PowelL, 19th C.

Antique Japanese Meiji Armorial Plate with Fine Details Arms of PowelL, 19th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

It’s a Fukagawa mark armorial dish with the arms of Powell. The text says; Pro patria semper Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Kutani Region of O...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Arita Japanese 19C Meiji Armorial plate with fine details ARMS OF POWEL
Antique Arita Japanese 19C Meiji Armorial plate with fine details ARMS OF POWEL

Antique Arita Japanese 19C Meiji Armorial plate with fine details ARMS OF POWEL

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

It's an armorial dish with the arms of Powell. The text says; Pro patria semper The mark reads by Fukagawa (深川造) with an orchid mark above indicating this was actually produced by K...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Sterling Silver Plate by S. Kirk & Sons, Engraved 1929
Antique Sterling Silver Plate by S. Kirk & Sons, Engraved 1929

Antique Sterling Silver Plate by S. Kirk & Sons, Engraved 1929

By S. Kirk & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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...

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Vintage 1920s American Dinner Plates

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Army Air Service "Over There!" WW I Recruitment Poster by Louis Fancher, 1918
Army Air Service "Over There!" WW I Recruitment Poster by Louis Fancher, 1918

Army Air Service "Over There!" WW I Recruitment Poster by Louis Fancher, 1918

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Just to the left of the figure, “Skilled Workers” sits above “Pro Patria,” meaning” for one’s country” requesting skilled labor in service of the country’s war effort.

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Vintage 1910s American Posters

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Paper

Large Portrait of Vice Admiral Abraham van der Hulst – Dutch Naval Hero, c.1666
Large Portrait of Vice Admiral Abraham van der Hulst – Dutch Naval Hero, c.1666

Large Portrait of Vice Admiral Abraham van der Hulst – Dutch Naval Hero, c.1666

Located in Langweer, NL

The Latin inscription at the base, “Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori” (“It is sweet and fitting to die for one’s country”), reinforces the theme of patriotic sacrifice.

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Antique Late 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Neoclassical Grandeur: An Architectural Study from the Early 1700s
Neoclassical Grandeur: An Architectural Study from the Early 1700s

Neoclassical Grandeur: An Architectural Study from the Early 1700s

Located in Langweer, NL

Around 1741, this firm produced Pro Patria paper featuring the emblem of the Hollandse Tuin as a watermark.

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Antique Early 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Memorial to Jacob van Heemskerck, Dutch Naval Hero at Gibraltar, Engraving, 1611
Memorial to Jacob van Heemskerck, Dutch Naval Hero at Gibraltar, Engraving, 1611

Memorial to Jacob van Heemskerck, Dutch Naval Hero at Gibraltar, Engraving, 1611

Located in Langweer, NL

Maii, anno 1607, fusit ac profligavit. Ipse ibidem pro patria strenue dimicans gloriose occubuit. Anima caelo gaudet, corpus hoc loco jacet.

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Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

Antique French 18k Gold and Hot Enamel Scent Bottle and Tray (1820)
Antique French 18k Gold and Hot Enamel Scent Bottle and Tray (1820)

Antique French 18k Gold and Hot Enamel Scent Bottle and Tray (1820)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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

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Antique 1820s French Bottles

Materials

Gold, Enamel

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Roger Freeing Angelica by Adolphe Leofanti
Roger Freeing Angelica by Adolphe Leofanti

Roger Freeing Angelica by Adolphe Leofanti

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H 74.88 in W 64.13 in D 1.5 in

Roger Freeing Angelica by Adolphe Leofanti

Located in New York, US

From 1874, Leofanti painted less to focus on sculpture. In 1882, he exhibited Pro Patria Mori, a bas-relief rewarded with merit.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Cameron Scottish Antique Silver Clan Badge, circa 1880
Cameron Scottish Antique Silver Clan Badge, circa 1880

Cameron Scottish Antique Silver Clan Badge, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

Scotland, circa 1880. MOTTO: 'Pro Rege Et Patria'. Measures: Diameter 2.1 inches (5.33cm) Weight: 0.90 troy ounces (28 grams).

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Antique 1880s Scottish Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback
Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback

Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback

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H 27.96 in W 20.87 in D 0.99 in

Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Dutch 'Pro Patria' fireback. One of the first political firebacks with many symbols of the young Dutch republic.

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20th Century Dutch Louis XIII Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique "Pro Patria" Fireback, 19th Century
Antique "Pro Patria" Fireback, 19th Century

Antique "Pro Patria" Fireback, 19th Century

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H 29.93 in W 22.25 in D 0.79 in

Antique "Pro Patria" Fireback, 19th Century

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Very clean and sharp "Pro Patria" antique cast-iron fireback. Excellent condition, to be used in a fireplace or as a backsplash.

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Louis XIII Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback
Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback

Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback

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H 27.96 in W 21.46 in D 0.99 in

Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Dutch 'Pro Patria' fireback. One of the first political firebacks with many symbols of the young Dutch republic.

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20th Century Dutch Louis XIII Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17th-18th Century Pro Patria Fireback
17th-18th Century Pro Patria Fireback

17th-18th Century Pro Patria Fireback

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H 38.98 in W 27.17 in D 0.71 in

17th-18th Century Pro Patria Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century Dutch fireback Pro Patria (The Fatherland). One of the first political firebacks with many symbols of the young Dutch republic.

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XIII Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique 'Pro Patria' Fireback, 17th Century
Antique 'Pro Patria' Fireback, 17th Century

Antique 'Pro Patria' Fireback, 17th Century

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H 25.6 in W 21.46 in D 0.79 in

Antique 'Pro Patria' Fireback, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century 'Pro Patria' fireback. One of the first political firebacks with many symbols of the young Dutch republic.

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17th-18th Century Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback
17th-18th Century Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback

17th-18th Century Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback

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H 30.32 in W 22.64 in D 0.67 in

17th-18th Century Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century Dutch Pro Patria fireback. One of the first political firebacks with many symbols of the young Dutch republic.

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Antique Early 18th Century German Louis XIII Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

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Iron

Antique Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback, 17th Century
Antique Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback, 17th Century

Antique Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback, 17th Century

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H 29.14 in W 21.86 in D 0.79 in

Antique Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century Dutch 'Pro Patria' fireback. One of the first political firebacks with many symbols of the young Dutch republic.

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Louis XIII Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th-18th Century
Antique Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th-18th Century

Antique Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th-18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century Dutch fireback Pro Patria (The Fatherland). One of the first political firebacks with many symbols of the young Dutch republic.

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Louis XIII Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Gaudez
Antique Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Gaudez

Antique Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Gaudez

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H 41.34 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in

Antique Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Gaudez

By Adrien Étienne Gaudez

Located in London, GB

The front of the base also features a cartouche which is inscribed ‘Pro Patria/ Par A. Gaudez/ Hors Concours.’.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Antique Bronze Bust Sculpture of Warrior Vercingetorix by Emile Laporte
French Antique Bronze Bust Sculpture of Warrior Vercingetorix by Emile Laporte

French Antique Bronze Bust Sculpture of Warrior Vercingetorix by Emile Laporte

By Emile Laporte

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A fine depiction of the Gaul warrior Vercingetorix cast after a model by Emile Laporte, the bust is an interesting development over his model Pro Patria and captures the fierce resol...

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20th Century French Romantic Busts

Materials

Bronze

"Le Devoir" by Adrien Etienne Gaudez, Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 19th Century
"Le Devoir" by Adrien Etienne Gaudez, Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 19th Century

"Le Devoir" by Adrien Etienne Gaudez, Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 19th Century

By Adrien Étienne Gaudez

Located in Paris, FR

His Salon bronzes are few: “Moissonneur” (Harvester) (1880), Pro Patria (1884), “Les Premiers Imprimeurs” (The First Printers) (1888), “Watteau” (1890), “Le Génie de l’électricité” (...

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Antique 1880s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique American Sterling Silver Plate, Circa 1929
Antique American Sterling Silver Plate, Circa 1929

Antique American Sterling Silver Plate, Circa 1929

By S. Kirk & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Ciborium, circa 1940
Sterling Silver Ciborium, circa 1940

Sterling Silver Ciborium, circa 1940

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The underside of the weighted base features the contemporary engraved Latin inscription: 'DIVINUM FIDELIBUS PRECOR CORPUS DUM DERIBES SIS MEMOR ANIMAE MICHAELIS EDGAR IVUENIS OPTIMI...

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Vintage 1940s British Religious Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Solid Sterling Silver Cigar Cheroot Case Yapp & Woodward 1845
Antique Victorian Solid Sterling Silver Cigar Cheroot Case Yapp & Woodward 1845

Antique Victorian Solid Sterling Silver Cigar Cheroot Case Yapp & Woodward 1845

Located in London, GB

Within the acanthus motifs, a cartouche with a period crest of a lion "Pro Patria" is present and on the other side a blank cartouche remains.

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Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver 4 Piece Tea & Coffee Service, Glasgow, C1859
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver 4 Piece Tea & Coffee Service, Glasgow, C1859

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver 4 Piece Tea & Coffee Service, Glasgow, C1859

By James Muirhead & Son

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The c-shaped scroll handles leaf caped, the hinged covers set with lovely cast finials, inside parcel gilt, sides engraved with a Cameron family crest 'Pro rege et patria' - For king...

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Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback
Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback

Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback

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H 27.96 in W 21.46 in D 0.99 in

Dutch 'Pro Patria' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Dutch 'Pro Patria' fireback. One of the first political firebacks with many symbols of the young Dutch republic.

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20th Century Dutch Louis XIII Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17/18th C. Pro Patria Fireback
17/18th C. Pro Patria Fireback

17/18th C. Pro Patria Fireback

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H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 0.6 in

17/18th C. Pro Patria Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Pro Patria is Latin for "The Fatherland". One of the first political firebacks with many symbols of the young Dutch republic.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Heavy Antique Fire Back, Dutch, Cast Iron, Decorative Fireplace Back, Victorian
Heavy Antique Fire Back, Dutch, Cast Iron, Decorative Fireplace Back, Victorian

Heavy Antique Fire Back, Dutch, Cast Iron, Decorative Fireplace Back, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Patriotic cast fire back with distinctive relief detail Displays a desirable aged patina throughout Quality graphite finish in a good, consistent order Reassuringly heavy iron wit...

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

John Frederick Kensett, "Pro Patria" Oil on Canvas
John Frederick Kensett, "Pro Patria" Oil on Canvas

John Frederick Kensett, "Pro Patria" Oil on Canvas

Located in Litchfield, CT

This painting is one of two known by Kensett that perhaps was done for as a benefit item during the Civil War as the name plaque, "Pro Patria" indicates, according to John Driscoll,...

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Antique 1860s American American Classical Paintings

Scottish Silver Cameron Clan Badge
Scottish Silver Cameron Clan Badge

Scottish Silver Cameron Clan Badge

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H 0.01 in Dm 1.95 in

Scottish Silver Cameron Clan Badge

By Arthur Medlock

Located in London, GB

The Cameron motto is engraved on the clan belt, PRO REGE ET PATRIA (For King and Country). The bottom part of the belt is ornately engraved.

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Antique 1880s Scottish More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Silver

Large 17th Century Iron Hollandia Pro Patria Fireback, circa 1690
Large 17th Century Iron Hollandia Pro Patria Fireback, circa 1690

Large 17th Century Iron Hollandia Pro Patria Fireback, circa 1690

Located in Dallington, East Sussex

The rectangular back inscribed 'Pro Patria' (for the fatherland) and the arch above 'Hollandia'.

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

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Pro Patria For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal pro patria for your home. Each pro patria for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and bronze. Your living room may not be complete without a pro patria — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A pro patria made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. A well-made pro patria has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Edouard Drouot are consistently popular.

How Much is a Pro Patria?

A pro patria can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $744, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $150,000.