Skip to main content

Antique Motto

to
96
887
572
880
379
275
275
264
261
196
161
122
75
66
62
58
51
47
44
43
39
39
31
30
26
26
25
21
20
20
14
13
12
9
8
8
7
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
23
13
10
10
9
Sort By
English Regency Mahogany Hall Chair with Armorial Crest
Located in Dallas, TX
an antique English Regency mahogany hall chair with painted armorial crest, including motto of the
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Motto

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Silver Kings Serving Basting Spoon London 1817 William Bateman
By William Bateman I
Located in Toronto, Ontario
and Motto for Gordon. Dexter hand issuing out of a cloud holding a dart, Motto, Majores Sequor, I
Category

1810s English Georgian Antique Motto

Materials

Sterling Silver

A George III Toilet Box
Located in London, GB
Crest surrounded by a garter cartouche engraved with the Motto " Spare Nought" The Crest and Motto are
Category

19th Century Scottish Antique Motto

Blood Jasper Signet Men s Ring Early 19th Century With Family Crest
Located in Firenze, IT
Rectangular blood jasper intaglio ring engraved with an armorial shield surrounded the motto
Category

Mid-19th Century British Neoclassical Antique Motto

Materials

Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Worcester Porcelain Armorial Dishes Green with
By Flight, Barr Barr Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
, porcelain dishes with apple green borders, and gilded edges. The crest with the motto: Vigueur de Dessus
Category

1820s English Neoclassical Antique Motto

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Amethyst Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
the motto Operibus Non Verbis, in a domed closed back foliate setting, Size : 7 Weight : 4.8g A
Category

1810s British Georgian Antique Motto

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

George 111 Silver Strainer, London, 1774, William Plummer
By William Plummer
Located in Toronto, Ontario
frame saw and motto above `Through’ – crest and motto for Hamilton (Ref Fairbairn’s p252). Length: 7
Category

18th Century English Georgian Antique Motto

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of George III period sterling silver wine coasters made in London in 1802
By Solomon Hougham
Located in London, London
leaves and engraved crests and mottos. Each wine coaster measures 2.25"(6cm) tall, by 5.75"(14.5cm) in
Category

Early 1800s English George III Antique Motto

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Set of a Dozen French Old Paris Armorial Dessert Plates with Fruit
By Feuillet
Located in Katonah, NY
American market, and bearing the The motto,"Superna Venabor", which is the motto of the James Murray family
Category

19th Century French Restauration Antique Motto

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of Sterling Silver Tumbler Cups, Sheffield, 1913
By Hawksworth, Eyre Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
motto. Each tumbler cup measures 2.5"(6cm) tall, by 2.75"(7cm) in diameter, and the pair together weigh
Category

1910s English Antique Motto

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Spanish Nasrid Revival Parquetry Wood Cabinet
Located in London, GB
decorative accents, inlaid in contrasting coloured wood with a repetition of the Nasrid motto and geometric
Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Motto

Materials

Wood

18th Century British Royal Coat of Arms, Carved Painted Wood, c.1780
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
motto, Dieu et mon droit (French), meaning "God and my right". is the motto of the Monarch of the United
Category

18th Century English Antique Motto

Materials

Wood

A very fine pair of George III Antique Silver Salvers by Solomon Hougham.
Located in London, GB
below, engraved with a Motto, and Crest above. The Salvers are in excellent condition, have crisp marks
Category

19th Century English Antique Motto

Neoclassical George III Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, William Pitts, 1799
By William Pitts
Located in London, London
motto, and a gadroon border. The soup tureen measures 11.5"(29cm) tall, by 14"(35cm) wide, by 9
Category

1790s English George III Antique Motto

Materials

Sterling Silver

A very fine set of six George III Dinner Plates made by William Stroud.
Located in London, GB
engraved with a contemporary Armorial, flanked by supporters, with a Coronet above and the Motto "Sans Dieu
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Motto

19th Century English Hand-Painted Blue Iron Coal Bucket with Coat of Arms Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
black background. The motto "Heaven's Light Our Guide" is displayed on the banner across the bottom of
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Motto

Materials

Metal, Tôle

1878 Sterling Silver Beaker by Henry Holland
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Movement. Motto: Fidus in Arcanum (Faithful in Secret) - Stevenson family motto - their crest of an arm
Category

19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Motto

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian pair of candlesticks made by John Henry Williamson in 1875
By John Williamson
Located in London, London
engraved with a crest and motto. Each candlestick measures 7.5"(19cm) tall, by 4.75"(12cm) wide, by 4.75
Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Motto

Materials

Sterling Silver

A George III Coffee Jug, London, 1764, Whyte Holmes.
By David Whyte William Holmes
Located in London, GB
The Armorial and Motto are those of the ancient families of Holden of Palace House, Co. Lancs
Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Motto

Carved Prince of Wales Feather Consoles with Mirrored Tops
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of carved painted "Prince of Wales" ostrich feather consoles with the motto "Ich-dien" which
Category

19th Century English Rococo Antique Motto

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Chinese Armorial Lacquer Games Box and Counters, circa 1830
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
also bears the crest, monogram and motto for Bell and is marked JB with the motto CONFIDO (I trust
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Motto

Materials

Lacquer

Victorian Clan Logan Sterling Silver Table Box with Hinged Lid by George Unite
By George Unite
Located in New York, NY
nail piercing a man's heart) also has the Latin motto: HOC MAJORUM VIRTUS, which translates as: This is
Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Motto

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Aesthetic Design Sterling Silver Sugar Cream Set by Stephen Smith 1881
By Stephen Smith
Located in London, London
engraved crest and motto to each, gilt interiors and angular handles with lion masks. The cream jug
Category

1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Motto

Materials

Sterling Silver

Three Fiddle Thread Shell large Teaspoons London 1836 Mary Chawner
By Mary Chawner
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Three Fiddle Thread Shell large Teaspoons London 1836 Mary Chawner. Crested and motto La Jour
Category

19th Century English Antique Motto

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Centrepiece Suite of 3 Monteith Bowls by Barnards
By Edward Barnard Sons
Located in London, London
Bowls, are in the ‘Monteith' style, featuring gilt interiors, engraved crests and mottos, and lion mask
Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Motto

Materials

Sterling Silver

Salus Armor Wood Silver Box
Located in Sofia, BG
Incredible Roman Salus silver plated Armorial wooden box. Crest motto Subditus Fidelis Regis Et
Category

19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Motto

Materials

Wood

Armorial Silver Pedestal Bowl / Cup by C. C. Pilling for Tiffany Co.
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Amorial crest with motto and monogram EPM The Drogheda Family Crest Earl of, Viscount Moore of
Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Motto

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Engraved George III Neoclassical Sterling Silver Salver or Tray from 1784
By Hannam Crouch
Located in London, London
inscription on the reverse, and an engraved coat of arms and motto on the front. The salver measures 23"(59cm
Category

1780s English Neoclassical Antique Motto

Materials

Sterling Silver

A rare George III Punch Ladle, of unusual length, made by Alexander Henderson.
Located in London, GB
is engraved with a contemporary Scottish Crest with the initial "G" below and the Motto "Alta Pete
Category

Late 18th Century Scottish Antique Motto

19th C. Scottish Beaded Textile
Located in Los Angeles, CA
showing the motto of the Order of the Thistle. Hanging from a 19th century bronze rod.
Category

19th Century Scottish Other Antique Motto

Materials

Beads

A rare George III Butter Knife, Dundee, circa 1820, Alexander Cameron
By Alexander Cameron
Located in London, GB
with a Motto above. The Crest is that as used by the Nairn family of Dunsinane. Dundee.
Category

19th Century Scottish Antique Motto

Ivory handled cane with coat of arms
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine continental carved ivory handled cane with a coat of arms and various Latin mottos, the
Category

19th Century Antique Motto

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Novelty Horse Decanter, Louis Dee circa 1883
By Louis Dee
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
decanter engraved with the motto, "Fide et Virtute", which translates from Latin "By Faith and By Courage
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Motto

Materials

Sterling Silver

Maxwell of Kirkconnell Suite George III Tray
Located in London, GB
cartouche contains a contemporary Armorial, with a Crest and Motto above. The Arms, Crest and Motto are
Category

Late 18th Century English Antique Motto

Antique 19Thc Victorian Solid Silver Novelty Horse Decanter, Louis Dee C.1883
By Louis Dee
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
decanter engraved with the motto, "Fide et Virtute", which translates from Latin "By Faith and By Courage
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Motto

Materials

Sterling Silver

A very fine pair of George III Oval Salvers made in London in 1798
Located in London, GB
of each salver is engraved with a contemporary Armorial, with Crest above and the Motto "Confido-I
Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Motto

A very rare George III Silver Gilt and Mother of Pearl Comb by Richard Brown.
Located in London, GB
contemporary Crest and Motto. The comb is silver gilt and folds into the handle, when travelling. Length: 6
Category

19th Century English Antique Motto

A fine pair of George III Stuffing Spoons made in London in 1783 by John Lambe
Located in London, GB
designs and an oval cartouche containing a contemporary Crest with Motto above, in the Scottish manner
Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Motto

George II Scottish Silver Salver Waiter Edinburgh 1752 Ker and Dempster
Located in Toronto, Ontario
. Crested with boar and motto above. Circular with shell and scroll border on three turned supports. Measure
Category

1750s English George II Antique Motto

Materials

Sterling Silver

Outstanding pair of Sheffield wine coolers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine pair of silver plated wine coolers by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield, with crest and motto
Category

19th Century English Antique Motto

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Grinsell Sons Oak Brass Footed Compote Ice Bucket Trophy Urn
By John Grinsell Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
Grinsell & Sons. Insert stamped with Grinsell’s mark of Cupid and the motto “Semper Paratus.” Bucket marked
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Motto

Materials

Brass

3 Apple Green Chamberlain s Worcester Porcelain Armorial Dishes
By Royal Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of dishes and an oval platter with armorial and motto "Audentior Ibo" (I will go more
Category

19th Century English Antique Motto

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Worcester Armorial Deep Dishes with Green Border and Gadrooned Edge
By Flight, Barr Barr Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
of the Family of Woodroff with the motto: Sapere aude [Dare to be wise]. David Woodroff was granted
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Motto

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Gold Carnelian Seal Fob C.1820
Located in Toronto, ON
arms and motto for Thurston...Thrust on. Measures: 1.50 x 1.00 x 0.75 inches. Item Weight: 17.66 grams
Category

Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Motto

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Antique Georgian Rose Gold and Carnelian Seal Fob C.1820
Located in Toronto, Ontario
arms and motto for Thurston...Thrust on. Measures: 1.50 x 1.00 x 0.75 inches. Item Weight: 17.66 grams
Category

Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Motto

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Antique English Truncheon with the Garter Coat of Arms
Located in Palm Beach, FL
arms and motto ( Honi Soit Qui Mal Y) of the Order of the Garter, an order of Knighthood founded in
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Motto

Materials

Wood

Antique French 18kt Gold Diamond And Amethyst Episcopal Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
EPISCOPAL" RING in 750 / °° yellow gold decorated with legion coat of arms and motto "RUUI ... AT
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Motto

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Sheffield Silver Plate Sauce Tureens English, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
engraved with the Motto. Gadrooned border with clam shell corners standing on winged lion paw feet
Category

1890s English Neoclassical Antique Motto

Materials

Sheffield Plate

19thC English Oak Brass Coppered Barrel Stick Stand
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Dieu et mon droit, which means 'God and my right', is the motto of the monarch of the United Kingdom
Category

19th Century Antique Motto

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century English Silver Plate Wine or Champagne Coolers
Located in San Francisco, CA
motto Soyes Sage et Simpel, Be Wise and Simple. England, circa 1820.
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Motto

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Sheffield Wine Coolers
Located in San Francisco, CA
inscribed motto above a rampant lion, rising on a graduated base.
Category

19th Century British Regency Antique Motto

Antique French 18kt Gold Diamond And Amethyst Episcopal Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
EPISCOPAL" RING in 750 / °° yellow gold decorated with legion coat of arms and motto "RUUI ... AT
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Motto

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Carnelian Signet Ring "Semper Paratus", c1840
Located in Baltimore, MD
Ready". It is used as the official motto of the United States Coast Guard as well as the official motto
Category

1840s British Georgian Antique Motto

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Antique English 18 Karat Gold Snuff Box, Queens Guards Regiment, circa 1750
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
and the motto 'quo fas et gloria ducunt' - Everywhere That Right And Glory Lead (the motto of the
Category

18th Century English Antique Motto

Materials

Gold

Three Piece Samson Armorial Garniture
Located in Greenwich, CT
the family motto, "Fortis in Bello" or "Brave in War"
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Motto

Materials

Porcelain

French Silver and Etched Crystal Vanity Set
By Charles Tirbour
Located in Los Angeles, CA
coat-of-arms and motto, Fors non mutat genus. Total weighable silver approximately 8.5oz troy.
Category

19th Century French Rococo Antique Motto

Materials

Crystal, Silver

A set of six George III Old English Pattern Dessert Spoons amde in London in 1796 by William Eley William Fearn.
Located in London, GB
stem with a contemporary Scottish Crest with the Motto, SPERO, above. Each piece is in excellent
Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Motto

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Motto", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Antique Motto For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique motto you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for an antique motto from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. An antique motto from Michel Victor Acier, Bilston Battersea and Chamberlains Worcester — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An antique motto can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 Agate versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a single cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an antique motto, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Antique Motto?

The price for an antique motto starts at $125 and tops out at $26,500 with these dining-entertaining, on average, selling for $1,600.