Antique Tiffany & Co. George Washington Crest Intaglio 14k Gold Signet Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Exilus Acta Probat, George Washington Family Coat of Arms intaglio Tiffany & Co. 14K gold signet ring.
The Crest is composed of a raven with wings elevated and addorsed proper atop a coronet, Blazon- Argent two bars Gules, in chief three mullets of the second, Motto- Exitus acta probat (The outcome is the test of the act)
References: Bolton's American Armory. Boston: F. W. Faxon Co, 1927
The motto is a reference to Ovid's Heroides II, with the translation from Latin: the outcome justifies the deeds. Another translation is-
Judge me by the results of my actions.
"In a letter dated 7 December 1791, George Washington received the confirmation from Sir Isaac Heard, Garter Principal King of Arms of the College of Arms...
Category
Late 19th Century Georgian Antique Manhattan - Rings
Materials14k Gold, Yellow Gold