Plaque [854 Audentes Fortuna Juvat]
Object detail
Accession number
2011.188.21
Description
A wooden commemorative plaque. The plaque features a central circular emblem with an image of a winged griffin and a downward pointing sword immediately behind it. The background is blue and there are white and blue wavy lines in the lower section. Surrounding the emblem is a gold coloured rope-like border with the name '854' at the top. Above the emblem is a gold detail of a ship flanked by two sails. Below the emblem is a gold coloured scroll with black lettering 'Audentes Fortuna Juvat'. Embedded in the back of the plaque is a plastic hook for hanging. The hook is marked 'Made in England'. There is a gold printed adhesive sticker with the details of the seller or maker on it.
Marks
Made in England
854 / AUDENTES FORTUNA JUVAT Logo
Montague Jeffery / Gentlemen's Outfitter / 2 St. Giles Street / Northampton / NN1[?]JB / Tel: (0604) 39605 Maker's Mark
854 / AUDENTES FORTUNA JUVAT Logo
Montague Jeffery / Gentlemen's Outfitter / 2 St. Giles Street / Northampton / NN1[?]JB / Tel: (0604) 39605 Maker's Mark
Media/Materials
Collection
Credit Line
Plaque [854 Audentes Fortuna Juvat], 2011.188.21. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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