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Pair of Sterling Silver Crested Ashtrays, William Hutton
Sons
By William Hutton
Sons
Located in Glasgow, GB
).
• Date: - 1919 & 1921.
• Engraving: - Engraved with a crest and motto 'I Hope to Speed'.
• Maker
Category
Early 20th Century British Modern Antique Motto
Materials
Sterling Silver
"While the Tiger stands de-fender..." Original Vintage Princeton Print
By Abigail Kellogg Hazard
Located in Boston, MA
, expressive of true college sentiment. In color. Tiger head
conspicuous. Motto from the song 'The
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Motto
Materials
Lithograph
Late 18th Century Shield Back Hall Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Brooklyn, NY
stretchers. Although the motto "Dominus providebit" is associated with Clan Boyle of Scotland, the two coats
Category
1790s Scottish Hepplewhite Antique Motto
Materials
Mahogany
A winter landscape with hunters on a path along a stream
Located in Tallinn, EE
Realist tradition of that era. He emphasized drawing as essential to truthful painting, quoting the motto
Category
1820s Romantic Antique Motto
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Birks Sterling Silver Tea Service
Located in Vancouver, BC
Revival style, engraved a monogram “M”, and with the crest and motto "Craggan an Fhithich" for
Category
1910s Canadian Antique Motto
$4,785 / set
Chinese Export Porcelain Pair of Dishes, Qianlong, 1736-1795
Located in Lisbon, PT
, which symbolised greatness are represented. In the lower part, a motto with "AMOR ET AMICITIA" (Love and
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Motto
Materials
Porcelain
Victorian Silver Rose Bowl
By Edward Barnard
Sons
Located in London, GB
rest of a lion holding a ladder with the motto "in prompt."
Category
Late 19th Century English George II Antique Motto
$13,465
19th Century Finely Carved Wooden Dresser
Located in Glencarse, GB
The McCorquodale crest and motto "Vivat Rex" prominently adorning the principal panel
Category
19th Century British Antique Motto
19th Century Victorian Elkington Biscuit Barrel/Cookie Jar, 1875
By Elkington
Co.
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
decoration to body. Has engraved inside of the hinged lid which has the family crest and motto 'Hoc Securior
Category
1870s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Motto
Materials
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century Carved Walnut Armorial Panel
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
motto. Good rich colour and patination.
Category
19th Century English Antique Motto
Pair of Silver on Copper Champagne Coolers
Located in Charlottesville, VA
along with the Walker family motto “Juncti Walemus” (“Being Joined We are Powerful”). With handsome
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Motto
Materials
Copper, Silver Plate
$1,495 / set
Early 19thC Leather
Bronze Studded Dog Collar Edward P. Clanton
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
, those collars inscribed with witty mottos or with an interesting owner’s name or address are especially
Category
1830s English Early Victorian Antique Motto
Materials
Brass, Bronze
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Set of Six Country House Hall Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
of six. There is a crest painted on the back panel with the motto Vulneratus Non Victus. These chairs
Category
18th Century Irish George III Antique Motto
Materials
Mahogany
Gold Coiled Snake and Pheasant Seal with Carnelian Intaglio of a Crest
Located in London, GB
words "Prudens simplicitas" and "Esto Perpetua" - family mottos - and the same bird and coiled snake
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Motto
Materials
Carnelian, 15k Gold
English Victorian Armorial Sheffield Coffee Pot
Located in Middleburg, VA
armorial cartouche featuring the English lion and motto "Honore et Amore." Wooden handle. Wonderful
Category
19th Century English Antique Motto
Materials
Silver, Copper
Pair of 19th Century Silver on Bronze Five-Light Candelabra
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Latin motto "HINC ORIOR" translating "HENCE I RISE." Unmarked. Missing single grape cluster on base of
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Motto
A winter landscape with hunters
Located in Tallinn, EE
Realist tradition of that era. He emphasized drawing as essential to truthful painting, quoting the motto
Category
1820s Dutch School Antique Motto
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Old Sheffield Plate Meat Dome or Cover
Located in East Geelong, VIC
the front showing a looped belt bearing the motto "Semper Idem" which translates as "Always the same
Category
1820s English Regency Antique Motto
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Antique English Gold Band
Posy
Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
.
Posy rings, so called from the French word for poetry, are often engraved with rhymed mottos. Others
Category
17th Century English Antique Motto
Materials
Gold
Famille rose porcelain armorial plate
Located in Kenilworth, IL
within floral decoration, and with the motto SED MAJORA PETIMUS, the arms surrounded by a gilt chain ring.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Motto
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Tea Pot Made by William Ker Reid in 1845
By William Ker Reid
Located in London, GB
coat of arm of a Scottish family whose motto is “I fall so I can rise again” on the other is their
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Motto
Materials
Silver
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Antique Linen Press
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
with different cut plants. They could be a family motto, but we would love to hear if anyone has any
Category
18th Century British George III Antique Motto
Materials
Mahogany
George I Sterling Silver Strawberry Dish
By William Ged
Located in London, GB
: Edward Penman.
Arms: Urquhart of Newhall, Scotland.
Motto: Per actum intention.
The intention [must be
Category
1720s Scottish George I Antique Motto
Materials
Silver
Large Antique Georgian Crested Bloodstone Intaglio Ring
Located in London, GB
ground line and below the shield within a scroll, is the motto SI DEUS NOBISCUM QUIS CONTRA NOS. (IF GOD
Category
1810s British Antique Motto
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
Rare Georgian Scottish Helter Skelter Club Badge, Patrick Robertson, circa 1790
By Patrick Robertson
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
ring surmount, the face engraved with a heraldic crest below the motto ‘Diligentia Fit Ubertas
Category
1790s Scottish Georgian Antique Motto
Materials
Silver
Dieppe Bone Mirror with Manners Family Crest
Located in Millbrook, NY
with the motto of the Order of the Garter, "honi soit qui mal y pense"; banner underneath reads, "pour
Category
19th Century French Antique Motto
Materials
Bone, Mirror
Beginning of 19th Century Admiral Nelson Vinaigrette
By Matthew Linwood
Located in Paris, FR
motto "England expects every man will do his duty".
Inside a vermeil grill decorated with the ship
Category
Early 1800s English George IV Antique Motto
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Late Victorian Cast Iron Royal Coat of Arms
Located in York, GB
inscribed with the order of the motto: “Honi soit qui mal y pense” (shame on he who thinks evil).
Above the
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Motto
Materials
Iron
Birks Sterling Silver Tea Service and Tray
Located in Vancouver, BC
. Each piece engraved with the Black family crest and motto: "Non crux, sed lux" (Not the cross
Category
1920s Canadian Antique Motto
Materials
Sterling Silver
$6,550 / set
Victorian Silver Mounted Claret Jug Made by John Figg in 1858
Located in London, GB
Hutchinson Mangles Martin , of Bitterne Lodge, Bitterne, Southampton,
Motto : Fide et clementia, Faith and
Category
1850s English Victorian Antique Motto
Materials
Silver
Georgian Gold and Amethyst Intaglio Fob Seal
Located in London, GB
coloured Amethyst Intaglio is engraved with a Garter Buckie with the Latin motto "Quo Sursum Volo Videri
Category
1810s British Antique Motto
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Two Yellow Dayazhai Bowls
Located in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
framed by two dragons we find the motto Tiandi yijia chun "The Whole World celebrating as One Family". On
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Motto
Materials
Porcelain
$38,750
Quis Evadet? (Who can escape?)
Located in Greven, DE
engraving by Hendrick Goltzius from 1590.
"Who Can Escape?" is the motto of this delightful portrayal of
Category
Late 17th Century Old Masters Antique Motto
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Major Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Located in London, GB
mirror and arranging her hair.
Engraved around the upper edge is the Latin motto Nunquam Non Fidelis
Category
1790s British Antique Motto
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold
George III Sterling Silver Pint Beaker by Richard Sibley, London, 1815
By Richard Sibley
Located in London, GB
a motto listed against the entry.
The full set of hallmarks and the maker's mark are stamped near
Category
1810s English George III Antique Motto
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th C Antique Longcase Grandfather Mahogany Tidal Dial Clock by James Richards
By English Clock Systems
Located in Antrim, GB
superbly painted moon dial in the arch above which a motto reads "On Times Uncertain Date Eternal Hours
Category
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Motto
Materials
Mahogany
George Adams, Victorian Palm Patterned Asparagus Tongs, London, 1878
By George Adams
Located in London, GB
with the family motto 'Frangas non flectes' of possible Irish origin.
The Palm pattern is a very rare
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Motto
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Sterling Silver Sifter Spoon by Robert Rutland, London, 1810
By Robert Rutland
Located in London, GB
contemporary family crest and a Scottish motto or battle cry "FIX'D" above.
The full set of hallmarks are
Category
1810s British George III Antique Motto
Materials
Silver
Saltglaze Stoneware Enamel Teapot with Portrait of Frederick of Prussia
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
England.
The reverse of the teapot depicts the coat of arms of the King with the Latin motto "Semper
Category
1760s English Antique Motto
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
1904 Les Six Pages Du Figaro Original Poster from Le Figaro French Daily News
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
published in Paris & was founded as a satirical weekly in 1826, taking its name and motto from Le Mariage de
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Motto
Materials
Paper
Antique Silver Scottish Clan Badge, Anderson
By James Aitchison
Located in London, GB
centre of the badge a seated deer to left. Applied to the surrounding clansman's belt is the family motto
Category
Early 1900s Scottish Antique Motto
Materials
Silver
Royal Doulton Kingsware Group of Three Hand-Painted Vessels, England, 1900-1914
By Royal Doulton
Located in Quechee, VT
the portrait. On the reverse side is the hand-slipped motto - It is hard for an empty bag to Stand
Category
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Motto
Materials
Pottery
Victorian Scottish Clan Badge with McArther Crest
Located in London, GB
surrounded by a belt and buckle, which is the symbol of a clansman. The belt is engraved with the motto FIDE
Category
1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Motto
Materials
Silver
Everything has its time by Johann Esaias Nilson - Engraving - 18th Century
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
. The 12 months dance in line to the tune of the time, with the motto: 'Everything has its time
Category
1760s Contemporary Antique Motto
Materials
Engraving
Group of Flight and Barr Worcester Armorial Porcelain
By Flight, Barr
Barr Worcester
Located in Houston, TX
arms and motto on the front and back of the tureen. The width of the under plate is 7 inches and the
Category
19th Century British Antique Motto
Materials
Porcelain
Chamberlain
s Worcester Armorial Dinner Plate, c. 1820
By Royal Worcester
Located in Atlanta, GA
, possibly of the Hatton family based on the motto written below the armorial: "Nil Conscire Sibi" translated
Category
19th Century English Antique Motto
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Historical Steel and Gold Seal
Located in Paris, FR
below a royal crown and above the Golden Fleece. The second one present a ribbon engraved with the motto
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Motto
Materials
Gold, Steel
George III Gladstone Sterling Silver Meat Dish by Thomas Heming, London, 1770
By Thomas Heming
Located in London, GB
, 1770.
Arms: Later engraved coat of arms, crest, and motto - GLADSTONE impaling GLYNNE
Category
1770s English George III Antique Motto
Materials
Silver
Robert Garrard 19th Century Rococo Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl London, 1804
By Robert Garrard I
Located in Florence, IT
bow.
Engraved in the centre with a coat of arms which reports the Latin motto: VIRTUTE TEMPORE, which
Category
Early 1800s British Rococo Antique Motto
Materials
Sterling Silver
Exceptional Edwardian Carved Oak Royal Arms from a Royal Punt, circa 1905
Located in London, GB
, dexter a Lion rampant, sinister a Unicorn Argent armed, Proper a Chain affixed. With the Motto "Dieu et
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Motto
Materials
Wood
Antique Fascinating Scottish Victorian Bloodstone Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Located in Middleton, WI
Lordship of Blantyre: a dove with an olive leaf in its mouth, standing proper, with the motto, “Sola Juvat
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Motto
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
George IV Silver Sea-Coal Meter Badge, England, 1824
Located in London, GB
armorial with motto beneath in the centre. The reverse is inscribed 'James Jacks Deputy Sea Coal Meter
Category
1820s English George IV Antique Motto
Materials
Silver
Victorian Antique Silver Gilt Clan Badge with Sterry Crest
Located in London, GB
under local authority ownership.
Motto: 'TRUE TO THE LAST.'
The crest is well recorded in
Category
1870s Scottish Antique Motto
Materials
Silver
Pair of Antique Polished Cast Iron Fire Baskets with Coat of Arms
Located in London, GB
with the Beecham coat of arms, including the family motto "Nil Sine Labore".
The baskets date from
Category
Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Antique Motto
Materials
Iron, Steel
Antique 15ct Gold Order of the Garter Bar Brooch Pin c1900 625 Purity Victorian
Located in Camelford, GB
Order of the Garter, Motor Transport. Motto "Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pence" is very clear and the detailing
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Motto
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Two Tiered Inlaid Top Table by Emile Galle, circa 1900
By Émile Gallé
Located in Liverpool, GB
precursor of the secession in Nancy, and the later director of the famous École de Nancy hung the motto over
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Motto
Materials
Wood
English Arts
Crafts 3 Fold Walnut and Copper Screen by Keswick School of Industrial Arts circa 1900
By Keswick School of Industrial Art
Located in Stratford Upon Avon, GB
. The upper panels read across, in repoussee work, the motto "To be is more than to do" . Each of the
Category
19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Motto
Materials
Copper
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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.
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