Decorative Collection (page 5)

Repeating Pattern - Art Deco Women - dark blue background. *PLEASE NOTE that the magifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Tea Cups. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Antique map of the Middle East by Halma

Antique map of Denmark

Apocalypse of St John J870543
Westminster Abbey Chapter House, Westminster, London. Wall painting of the apocalypse of St John

William Shakespeare on a Christmas card
Head and shoulders profile portrait of William Shakespeare with a quotation on a Christmas card (front and back covers) -- Heaven bless you and prosper your affairs (Henry IV, Part 2)

William Shakespeare on a greetings card
Head and shoulders profile portrait of William Shakespeare on a greetings card (front cover). (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

The Kings cabinet de travail (study) at Versailles. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 248. The Palace of Versailles was built over a period of 60 years by some 36

Tile mosaic depicting some fish. Roman art. Early Empire. Mosaic. IRAN. Susa. Archaeological Museum

Atlas compass, 16th century
Atlas compass in a 1544 copy of the Agnese Atlas. Several copies of this atlas were produced between 1536 and 1564, in Venice, by the Italian mapmaker Battista Agnese

Elegant Ottoman calligraphy
Lovely example of elegant Ottoman calligraphy, topped by a cresent moon

Roman enamelled stud J940343
HADRIANs WALL: BIRDOSWALD ROMAN FORT, Cumbria. An enamelled stud. hadrian

Fresh Uzbek bread, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Central Asia

Close-up of Maori statue, Tamatekapua Meeting House, Rotorua, South Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

A supposed Holy man dressed as Hanuman, the Hindu monkey god, posing for photographs, Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Portrait of a maiko (apprentice geisha) wearing traditional Japanese kimono, in the Gion district, Kyoto, Kansai region, island of Honshu, Japan, Asia

Partially submerged tilted Shiva temple below the ghats on the edge of the River Ganges (Ganga), Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Art Nouveau Flowers
A decorative art nouveau motif of long-stemmed flowers in brown and black

Decorative Roses
A decorative arrangement of roses with other flowers

Roses in a Basket
A decorative arrangement of roses in wicker basket

Advertisement for Doctors China Tea by Gladys Peto, done in her characteristic decorative style. Date: c.1924

Joan the Maid - Kay Nielsen. The Most Noble Warrior Saint in the Christian Calendar. Date: 1924

The Portland Vase or Barberini Vase. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co. from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood

Rose, Rosa, Close up of a bunch of yellow coloured flowers

Nautilus
photo collage illustration of a cross section of a nautilus shell

Winter scene with Tower of London on a Christmas card
Winter scene with the River Thames and the Tower of London on a Christmas card, with a decorative border of white lace and pink bells. Date: circa 1890s

London Coliseum - the Royal Box
Promotional postcard of the Royal Box of the London Coliseum. A Royal party visiting the Coliseum would enter by a private entrance into a richly furnished lounge

1864, Johnson Map of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, topography, cartography, geography
1864, Johnson Map of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho

Repeating Pattern - Skeletons (white background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Heath Robinson Motorcars
Repeating Pattern - Wiliam Heath Robinson illustrations from How to be a Motorist - pale yellow background. *PLEASE NOTE that the magifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern

Antique map of Van Diemen Island off Australia with vignettes

Citizens Bell Pavillion, Yongdusan Park, Busan, South Korea, Asia

Milling J850578
Rievaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire. Stone carving in Rievaulx museum showing miller, mule and mill

Easter Egg decorated with beads, folklore, traditional Hungarian

Pterois volitans, red lionfish
Plate 112 from the John Reeves Collection. John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Arts and Crafts room, Mount Grace Priory N100635
MOUNT GRACE PRIORY, North Yorkshire. Interior view of the Manor House. Room refurbished in the Arts and Crafts style. A vase and sideboard sit in front of the recreated Morris & Co wallpaper

Bolsover Castle N090697
BOLSOVER CASTLE, Derbyshire. View of the ceiling in the Elysium Room, depicting the heaven of the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece

Side table detail, Chiswick House K000363
CHISWICK HOUSE, London. The Gallery. Detail of the giltwood marble top side table to the right of the Tribunal or Saloon doorway

Traditional Turkish decorative pottery for sale, Grand Bazaar (Great Bazaar), Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Almost every Himba woman wears anklets. They comprise strands of homemade metal beads threaded onto leather. Women cover their bodies in red ochre mixed with butterfat

Russia, St Petersburg, Politseysky Bridge. Lamp post on the Politseysky Bridge across the Fontanka river. Russia, St Petersburg, Politseysky Bridge

Eltham Palace K990313
ELTHAM PALACE, London. Three gilded lead decorative leaves (originally from choir stalls in Henry VIII Chapel)

Chiswick House doorway K020255
CHISWICK HOUSE, London. Interior detail of one of the doorways in the Tribunal or Saloon

Advert, H & J Philp, Architects and Builders, Dunfermline
Advert for H & J Philp, Architects and Builders, Campbell Street, Dunfermline, Scotland. 1905

Advert for Maple & Co furniture 1895
Selection of household furnishings. Date: 1895

Castle Solitude near Stuttgart illuminated at sunset, Stuttgart, Germany

A young woman in a Non La conical hat and a traditional Ao Dai dress in the historical centre, Hoi An, Quang Nam, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Mosquito Legend Pole, Tlingit totem pole, rainforest, summer, Sitka National Historic Park, Sitka, Baranof Island, Alaska, United States of America, North America

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Step into a world of decorative wonders. From the intricate Chinoiserie wallpapers (J050121, J050124) that transport you to an exotic realm, to the historic Bayeux Tapestry (1066-1077) depicting scenes of epic battles. Marvel at the Antique map of Tasmania, a glimpse into the exploration and discovery of unknown lands. In Barcelona, be awestruck by the architectural masterpiece that is La Sagrada Familia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its soaring spires and intricate details will leave you in awe. And speaking of the Bayeux Tapestry (1066-1077), witness history come alive as it showcases the Battle of Hastings with vivid storytelling. Discover tranquility at St Pancras Old Church (AA062364), where time seems to stand still amidst its serene surroundings. Pay tribute to John Lennon at The Imagine Mosaic memorial near his former residence, the Dakota Building. Travel back in time with James Craig's 1768 Map of New Town, Edinburgh - an invaluable piece showcasing Scotland's rich history and topography. Immerse yourself in art and culture at Fundacion Cesar Manrique - a testament to creativity and innovation. Lastly, let Kings College Chapel (a98_04190) take your breath away with its grandeur and timeless beauty. Each hint tells a story; each decoration adds character to our world. Embrace these decorative treasures that enrich our lives.