Fine Jewelry, Sporting Arts, Asian Works, Fine & Decorative Works
Fri, Jul 11, 2014 06:30PM EDT - Sun, Jul 13, 2014 06:30PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 378
British Royal Maritime Carved Crest
Estimate: $4,000 - $7,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
mid-19th century, with inscription [Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense] (translates loosely "Shamed be he who thinks evil of it") surrounding crest that represents the royal arms of the British monarch, 1837-present, 29 x 22 x 10 in., on a custom steel modern stand height 57 in., surface abrasions and scattered losses with some repairs to applied letters, edge patch at back and other scattered distress (see detailed photos). Notes: Motto of the English Chivalric Order of the Garter. Provenance: Tampa, Florida, Private Collection
surface abrasions and scattered losses with some repairs to applied letters, edge patch at back and other scattered distress (see detailed photos)
