Bracket Collection (#6)

Oak Mazegill (Daedalea quercina) fruiting bodies, growing on oak gatepost, Powys, Wales, February

Vietnam, Hoi An, ornately carved wooden bracket depicting Vietnamese dragon, above doorway

Oyster mushrooms on a tree C013 / 9918
Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) on a tree in woodland. These bracket mushrooms are edible fruiting bodies of the fungus, formed as it acts on dead and decaying wood

Artist's Fungus - Autumn - Cornwall - UK
DAC-600 Artist's Fungus - Autumn Cornwall - UK Ganoderma adspersum David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Parus cristatus, crested tit
Plate 26 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Alder Bracket (Inonotus radiatus) fruiting bodies, growing in tiers on Amalanchier (Amalanchier sp. ) stem, in garden
Alder Bracket (Inonotus radiatus) fruiting bodies, growing in tiers on Amalanchier (Amalanchier sp.) stem, in garden, Powys, Wales, March

Grifola frondosa is a polypore mushroom that grows in clusters at the base of trees such as this one, the False Acacia The mushroom is commonly known as hen-of-the-woods, rams head and sheeps head

Bracket Fungus - on old log
ROG-11407 Bracket FUNGUS - On old log Trametes versicolor Bob Gibbons Miscellaneous contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Plaited Door Snail (Cochlodina laminata) adult, on bracket fungus, Brede High Woods, West Sussex, England, september

Beefsteak Fungus (Fistulina hepatica) fruiting body, oozing sticky red liquid, growing from moss covered log, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, october

Blushing Bracket (Daedaleopsis confragosa) fruiting bodies, some brackets are upside down indicating that log has been turned, growing on dead wood, Brede High Woods, West Sussex, England, november

Hoof Fungus (Fomes fomentarius) fruiting body, growing on Silver Birch (Betula pendula) trunk, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, october

Artists Fungi (Ganoderma applanatum) fruiting bodies, growing on beech trunk in woodland habitat, Lyndhurst Hill, New Forest, Hampshire, England, september

Polyporus squamosus is an basidiomycete bracket fungus, with common names including Dryads saddle and Pheasants back mushroom

Birch Polypore (Piptoporus betulinus) fruiting body, growing on Silver Birch (Betula pendula) trunk, in snow covered woodland at edge of river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R

Quick release hydralic bracket on tractor for powering loader, England, october

Many-coloured polypore fungi
Many-zoned polypore (Coriolus versicolor) bracket fungi. Wiltshire, UK November 2010

Reishi fungus
Reishe fungus (Ganoderma lucidum) growing on a dead tree. Photographed in Narke, Sweden

Honey fungus (Armillaria mellea) growing on a tree trunk. Photogroahed in Narke, Sweden

Dryads saddle fungi (Polyporus squamosus) on a dead tree stump. This edible fungus is most common in spring and summer. It is parasitic and eventually kills its host

Bracket fungus (class Basidiomycetes). This fungus forms these fruiting bodies to spread its reproductive spores through surface pores. Photographed in Vermont, USA

Dryads Saddle (Polyporus squamosus) close-up of fruiting bodies, in deciduous woodland, Derbyshire, England

Cinnabar Bracket Fungi - On Birch - The Netherlands, Overijssel
VG-8842 Cinnabar Bracket Fungi - On Birch The Netherlands, Overijssel Pycnoporus cinnabarinus Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Cinnabar Bracket Fungi - On Birch - Overijssel - The Netherlands
VG-8845 Cinnabar Bracket Fungi - On Birch Overijssel - The Netherlands Pycnoporus cinnabarinus Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

External car ashtrays / W H Robinson
Motorists who smoke are often uncertain of how to dispose of their cigarette ends from their overflowing ash trays. External ash trays mounted on tasteful wrought iron brackets

Artist's Palate Fungus
USH-1195 FUNGI - ARTIST'S Fungus widespread UK Ganoderma applanatum Found: Deciduous trees, especially beech, where it caused an intensive white rot. Not edible

Oyster Fungus ROG 4795 Edible Pleurotus ostreatus © Bob Gibbons / ARDEA LONDON
ROG-4795 FUNGI - Oyster Mushroom on tree stump Pleurotus ostreatus Usually found on deciduous trees, occassionaly on coniferous trees. All year round. Edible

Bracket Fungus Many zoned
ROG-11342 FUNGI - Bracket Many Zoned Coriolus versicolor A bracket fungus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Bracket sign on the Old Brewery, Vipiteno, Italy, Europe

Fungi Sulphur Polypore / Chicken of the Woods UK
SPH-2953 Sulphur polypore / Chicken of the Woods FUNGI UK Laetiporus sulphureus Edible. A bracket fungus Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

A Reading in Bed Device
A book-holding device for reading in bed. The book may be inclined to catch the light, whilst the pages are kept free for ease of page- turning

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"Bracket: An Elegant Fusion of Function and Style" In the world of design, the bracket has long been revered for its versatility and timeless appeal. From the exquisite Bracket Clock Tompion to the captivating black and white illustration of a wall-mounted folding table in The Fine Art Society Advertisement, brackets have consistently showcased their ability to seamlessly blend functionality with aesthetic charm. One notable example is The Pyramid Night Lights, a bronze bracket wall holder that burned for an impressive nine hours. Its delicate glow not only illuminated rooms but also added a touch of sophistication to any space it adorned. Dating back to 1894, this remarkable piece stood as a testament to both craftsmanship and endurance. Nature too has embraced the beauty of brackets, as seen in the Horses hoof / Tinder fungus on tree trunk. This European beech showcased how even in its decay, nature can create something visually striking. Similarly, the Tinder bracket fungus or Hoof fungus (Fomes fomentarius) demonstrated its unique allure with its distinctive appearance resembling a horse's hoof. Advertisements from Oetzmann & Co. , Victorian furniture purveyors in 1883 and 1884 highlighted how brackets were utilized within interior design during that era. These adverts showcased stunning pieces such as Maple & Co. 's furniture from 1890 which incorporated brackets flawlessly into their designs. The Giant Polypore fungus growing in clusters on woodland floor exemplified nature's ability to create awe-inspiring structures using brackets-like formations. Its grandeur served as inspiration for artists and designers alike who sought to capture its magnificence through various mediums. Even lighting fixtures found solace in brackets' embrace; Clarkes Patent Fairy lamps & lights advertisement from 1888 illustrated how these enchanting illuminations could be elegantly suspended by sturdy yet graceful supports. Whether it be adorning antique clocks or supporting intricate furniture pieces, brackets have proven themselves indispensable throughout history.