Carafe with Order of the Garter and Motto
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Carafe with Order of the Garter and Motto J. P. Emberton, France or England, E. 19th century Colourless glass with ball at the bottom. On the bulbous wall in gold-heightened, impasto enamel painting, borders and hanging ornaments. Frontal coat of arms of the Order of the Garter with armour and crossed battle axes surrounded by a blue ribbon with inscription: ''PROBITAS VERUS HONOS''. Underside signed ''J.P. Emberton'' in crimson. H. 26 cm. In combination, the motto means something like: ''Honesty is true honor.'' It emphasizes the importance of integrity and sincerity as noble virtues.
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Carafe with Order of the Garter and Motto
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