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George III sterling footed tray by Robert Garrard John Wakelin, c. 1792
By John Wakelin Robert Garrard
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Latin motto (Peace & Faith) above a dove with laurel leaf twig in its beck. Later engraved
Category

Late 18th Century British Antique Motto

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silkwork depiction of the California state seal
Located in San Francisco, CA
Minerva before the Sacramento River with a ship, miner and a grizzly bear, the motto "Eureka" surmounted
Category

19th Century Unknown Antique Motto

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

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

An exceptional George IV Drinks Tray made in London in 1826 by William Eley II.
Located in London, GB
above and the Motto is below, engraved on a banner decorated with crossed branches. The Motto " Mutare
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Motto

A Set of 10 Flight Barr Barr Worcester Armorial Plates
By Flight, Barr Barr Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
Each dish with an armorial showing a lion below the motto "Fortiter Si Forsitan" (Bravely Perhaps
Category

19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Motto

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Silverplated Champagne Buckets
Located in Dallas, TX
engraved on the body of each with griffon segreant above, banner with Latin phrase / motto AD HOC below
Category

19th Century English Antique Motto

Materials

Silver Plate

Georgian Silver Wine Coasters by John Watson Hallmarked 1825
Located in Toronto, ON
of a stag and motto surround…`juste sans crainte’. Diameter: 6 ¼ inches. Height: 2 inches.
Category

Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Motto

Twelve Silver Plates, John Gamon, London, 1740
Located in Greding, DE
coat of arms with the motto "NEC TEMERE NEC TIMIDE". On the bottom hallmarked London, master mark JG
Category

1740s English Antique Motto

Materials

Silver

A Elaborate Suite Of Regency Period Cut Glass From The Lambton Service
Located in Steyning, West sussex
arms of John George Lambton, with the family motto 'LE LOUR VIENDRA' (The Day Will Come).
Category

1820s European Antique Motto

Materials

Cut Glass

A Rare Cheroot Case Made in Birmingham in 1850 by Nathaniel Mills
By Nathaniel Mills
Located in London, GB
surrounded by pluming foliate scrolls. The reverse is also engraved with a contemporary Crest, with Motto
Category

19th Century English Antique Motto

Early 20th Century Sundial Lamp with a Heraldic Coat of Arms Brass Shade
Located in Atlanta, GA
motto, "Providentiae Memor", or providence remember in English, which some say means prepare for any
Category

Early 20th Century German High Victorian Antique Motto

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Old Sheffield Wine Coolers
Located in London, GB
decorated with acanthus, and leaf and vine. Each is engraved with a Coat of Arms bearing the motto "J'ESPERE
Category

19th Century British Regency Antique Motto

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Gallery Tray, London 1900 by C. S. Harris
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in London, London
Gallery Tray, features a pierced and decorative gallery border, and an engraved crest and motto to the
Category

Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Motto

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Victorian carved oak Royal Coat of Arms
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
, with the flowers of the union and motto ‘Dieu et Mon Droit’beneath. English, circa 1880.
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Motto

Materials

Oak

A set of twelve George III Dinner Plates, London, 1808, Burwash Sibley.
Located in London, GB
by his Motto, with the Coronet above. The other side is engraved with his Crest surrounded by the
Category

19th Century English Antique Motto

A Pair of Chamberlain s Worcester Armorial Dishes with Orange Blossom Borders
By Royal Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of Chamberlain's Worcester dishes featuring the crest of the Family of Cope and the motto
Category

19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Motto

Materials

Porcelain

A Chinese Export Armorial Soup Plate with the Arms of Hamilton
Located in Downingtown, PA
of topiary with motto above "Thhough" (appears to be maker's error) another small circular motto at
Category

18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Motto

Materials

Porcelain, Paste

Fine Japanese Large American Eagle and Stars and Stripes Silkwork Picture
Located in Downingtown, PA
motto of the United States; Latin for "Out of many, one." It refers to the Union formed by the separate
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese American Colonial Antique Motto

Materials

Silk

A fine pair of George III Wine Goblets made in London
By John Parker Edward Wakelin
Located in London, GB
shaped bodies have fine interior gilding and are engraved with a garter containing the Motto "Suivez
Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Motto

Chinese Watercolours of Flowers and Butterflies on Pith Paper, Set of eight.
Located in Downingtown, PA
ribbon. Provenance: Collection of Edward Uvedale Augustus Price, 1892. Motto: Vive Ut Vivas (Live that
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Motto

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Sterling Silver Stamp Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
griffin cartouche insignia with ribboned motto "God Grant Grace", cast within a scrolling vine field, the
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Motto

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Tray C.1820
Located in Toronto, Ontario
with elaborate coat of arms and motto beneath sapiens dominabitur astris. the wise man shall rule over
Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Motto

Materials

Sheffield Plate

18th Century English Bilston Enamel Esteem the Giver Snuff/Patch Box
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An 18th century English Bilston and Battersea snuff box, the motto reads, “Esteem the Giver.” A
Category

18th Century English Georgian Antique Motto

Materials

Copper

Pair of Early Victorian Silver Bottle Coasters
By Joseph Angell I John Angell I 1
Located in Montreal, QC
silver and engraved with the Order of the Bath and the motto " TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO" (Three joined in one}
Category

1840s English Victorian Antique Motto

Materials

Silver

A fine novelty "Barrel" Pepper made in London in 1849 by Charles George Fox
Located in London, GB
central flower head. The side is engraved with a contemporary Scottish Crest with the Motto " Corde et
Category

19th Century English Antique Motto

Royal Association Very Rare Pair of George III Goblets made in London in 1805
Located in London, GB
is engraved with the Crest and Motto of the Prince of Wales, later George IV, as well as the Motto
Category

19th Century English Antique Motto

Georgian Chelsea Porcelain Miniature Fob Seal of Masked Man in Tri-Corner Hat
Located in Baltimore, MD
male figure is in black breeches, standing on a white base with the motto "Tou jour gay" ("always happy
Category

1760s British Georgian Antique Motto

An important extremely rare early George III Dish Cross made in Edinburgh by t
Located in London, GB
contemporary Scottish Crest, with the Motto "Fide Et Spe - With Faith and Hope". The Crest and Motto are those
Category

Mid-18th Century Scottish Antique Motto

An extremeley rare pair of George III Second Course Serving Dishes made in Edinb
Located in London, GB
motifs. The border is engraved with an Armorial, with Motto below, all surrounded by a scrolling plume
Category

Late 18th Century Scottish Antique Motto

A Pair of Armorial Porcelain Plates in White and Gold
By Grainger Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
. Showing a lion rampant double queued (with two tails) under the motto: Fortitudine et Fidelitate "
Category

1820s English Neoclassical Antique Motto

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Georgian Silver box London 1793 Chawner and Emes
By Henry Chawner
Located in Toronto, ON
plain with wonderful engraved coat of arms and motto Soli Deo ( God Alone). Perhaps a scholars box or
Category

18th Century English Georgian Antique Motto

Materials

Silver

Pair of Victorian Gilt Cast Iron Console Tables with Marble Tops
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
arms and motto "A DEO ET REGE" - for God and for King. On cast iron bases each with registration
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Motto

Materials

Marble, Iron

A fine set of six Silver Gilt Fiddle Thread Pattern Dessert Spoons.
Located in London, GB
engraved with the Crest, Motto and Coronet of the Marquis of Lansdowne. Length: 6.75 inches, 16.9cm.
Category

1820s British Antique Motto

A rare pair of George II Sugar Nips made in London circa 1755
Located in London, GB
Crest above the Motto " Fideliter - Faithful"
Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Motto

Naval Interest Victorian Gold and Bloodstone Fob Seal
Located in Firenze, IT
the Crest for the incorporating the Order of the Bath motto Tria Juncta in Uno, and the motto Tam Arte
Category

1870s British Victorian Antique Motto

Materials

Agate, Gold

"E Pluribus Unum" American Folk Eagle, Hand-Carved and Painted
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
traditional motto of the United States of America, appearing on the Great Seal. The traditionally understood
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Motto

Hand-Carved American Eagle, circa Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
”, “E Pluribus Unum” is a 13-letter traditional motto of the United States of America, appearing on the
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Motto

Materials

Beech

Chinese Export Armorial Punch Bowl / from a Service for Daniel Seton, Surat 1795
Located in Dallas, TX
Seton, motto 'HAZARD ZET FORWARD" (Hazard Zit Forward on some versions). The motto is a combination of
Category

Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Motto

Materials

Porcelain

Large 17.25" Diameter Scottish Antique Sterling Silver Salver, Edinburgh 1857
By J. McKay
Located in London, London
motto are that of Alfred Tolhurst of Gravesend in Kent.
Category

1850s Scottish Victorian Antique Motto

Materials

Sterling Silver

Neoclassical George III Sterling Silver Candelabra, Hallmarked in 1795
By Nathaniel Smith Co.
Located in London, London
fluted decoration, reed borders, and an engraved crest and motto. Each candelabrum measures 18"(45.5cm
Category

1790s English Neoclassical Antique Motto

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Scottish George III Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
carved with the Carmichael crest below an Earl's coronet and the motto TOUJOURS PREST. Mauldslie
Category

18th Century Antique Motto

Materials

Mahogany

George Unite Sterling Silver Cheroot or Cigar Case Birmingham 1885
By George Unite
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
embellishment. Parcel gilt interior. Engraved crest, a unicorns head and motto Vincere Vel Mori ( victory
Category

1880s British Victorian Antique Motto

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Applique Banner, Sussex Pig "We Wunt Be Druv"
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Sussex who have this as their unofficial motto. Used by many of the bonfire societies based in Sussex
Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Motto

Materials

Cotton Canvas

A fine Kings Pattern Serving Fork made by George Richards Elkington.
Located in London, GB
is of the finest quality and is engraved with a contemporary Crest and Motto. The Crest is that of
Category

19th Century English Antique Motto

A George III Serving Dish, of unusual small size, made in London in 1786
Located in London, GB
border is engraved with a contemporary Armorial, with Motto below, all surrounded by a scroll and strap
Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Motto

Duke of Cumberland Silver Gilt Wine Coasters
Located in New Orleans, LA
clear with the inclusion of the unique motto inscribed at the bottom upon a scrolling banner. Though the
Category

19th Century English Antique Motto

Fiddle Thread Flatware Set Made in London in 1862 by Francis Higgins
By Francis Higgins
Located in London, GB
contemporary Armorial, with Crest above, and the Motto "Industria", engraved on a motto below. Each piece is in
Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Motto

Materials

Sterling Silver

Beautiful Pair of 19th Century Faience Urns from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
base has motifs of mottos having stylized shells, flowers and egg and dart.
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Motto

City of Carlisle (UK) Walnut Carved Plaque “Be Just and Fear Not"
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fear Not". This is the coat of arms and motto of the city of Carlisle. This beautiful piece probably
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Motto

Materials

Walnut

Antique William IV Silver Chamberstick London 1834 Pearce Burrows
Located in Toronto, Ontario
stick and snuffer both engraved with the crest of a tree and motto above ...SUB TEGMINE FAGI: under the
Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Motto

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Antique Glass Sterling Silver Lemonade Jug, John Grinsell Sons, 1893
By John Grinsell Sons
Located in London, London
handle to spout, by 6.75"(17cm) deep. The crest and motto are that of the Sykes family.   
Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Motto

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Wine Cup, Rouen 1777 By Mathieu-pierre Lamoureux Received In 1769.
Located in ROUEN, FR
motto "Vive Bacchus". Wt. 114g. Diam. 7.9cm. Long. at the thumb rest 11 cm
Category

18th Century Antique Motto

Materials

Silver

Sailor s Valentine, Remember Me, Barbados, circa 1885
Located in Downingtown, PA
four corners. The right panel has the motto "Remember me" in dark shells surrounded by eight groupings
Category

Late 19th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Motto

Materials

Shell

Sailor s Valentine, Forget Me Not, Barbados, circa 1885
Located in Downingtown, PA
two panel composed of seashells. The right side with the motto, Forget me Not surrounded by eight
Category

Late 19th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Motto

Materials

Shell

Exceptional Flute and Diamond Cut Armorial Regency Decanter and Claret Jug
Located in Steyning, West sussex
to (Three joined in one i serve) Motto of the Order of the Bath. Decanter Height 11 1/4in (28.5
Category

19th Century British Regency Antique Motto

Materials

Cut Glass

Rare Antique Sterling Silver Napier Coffee Machine by R W Sorley Glasgow, 1900
By Robert William Sorley
Located in London, London
engraved with the crest and motto of the the Donaldson family of Scotland. The coffee maker measures 15
Category

Early 1900s Scottish Victorian Antique Motto

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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.