Designs Collection (#2)

Front Cover from Papillons, pub. 1925 (pochoir print)
3467967 Front Cover from Papillons, pub. 1925 (pochoir print) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Costume design for Basilio, from The Marriage of Figaro, 1905 (colour litho)
GIA938515 Costume design for Basilio, from The Marriage of Figaro, 1905 (colour litho) by Caramba, Luigi Sapelli (1865-1936); Museo Teatrale alla Scala, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: Le nozze di Figaro)

Sanitary ware, Plate 42, showing wash basins, urinals and toilet bowls in a range of styles. Date: circa 1880s

Catalogue cover design, Geo. H. Harrison & Sons of Leeds and London, Latest Designs in Statue Series of chocolate box tops. Date: circa 1930s

Brochure cover, chocolate box designs
Brochure cover in blue, black and gold, chocolate box designs, Statue Series of box tops, Geo. H. Harrison & Sons, Statue Printing Works, Leeds, and Sentinel House, Southampton Row, London. Date: 1930

Yellow formula 1 racing car, front view

Picture No. 11768763
Retro Floral Collage with blue background Date:

Diving apparatus patent, 1880 C024 / 3604
Diving apparatus patent, 1880. Artwork of a metal diving suit designed by Stephen M. Tasker. It was designed to withstand the pressure of diving in water while articulated joints allowed the wearer

Fire-escape patent, 1879 C024 / 3605
Fire-escape patent, 1879. Artwork of a fire escape device designed by Benjamin Oppenheimer. The parachute is attached by harness to the persons head while thick rubber soled shoes were worn to

Ladder gripping attachment patent, 1913 C024 / 3612
Ladder gripping attachment patent, 1913. Artwork showing a device invented by Edmond Dennis that allows two people to climb at opposite ends of a ladder suspended in mid-air.The shoe attachment grips

Cover design, Aero and Motor Boat Exhibition
Cover design, catalogue of Aero and Motor Boat Exhibition, 19 to 27 March 1909, at Olympia, west London. Showing three Edwardian people looking up at one of the latest aircraft designs. March 1909

Fashions for the Festival of Britain, showing a woman modelling a series of scarves by Jacqmar, printed with designs relating to London and the Festival

The Latest Spelling Test by William Heath Robinson
A desperate effort to instil good luck into a five-franc plaque before returning to the Casino. Illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944)

Alarm Buoy, 1858
Engraving showing an alarm, or marker, buoy designed by Brown, Lenox and Company of Millwall, 1858. This buoy featured a water-wheel in its centre which, through the motion of the water

Pierre Balmain with one of his designs, 1948
Photograph showing Pierre Balmain presenting a pink and white petticoat, with gueppieres that helped to achieve a 48 centimetre waist, 1948

Owen Jones Byzantine 30
Designs from mosaics and marble pavements in Rome, Venice, Ravenna and Monreale

Designs for the Peel Monument, exhibited in the Town-Hall, at Bury, Lancashire (engraving)
1625423 Designs for the Peel Monument, exhibited in the Town-Hall, at Bury, Lancashire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Designs for the Peel Monument)

Charity (engraving)
778191 Charity (engraving) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info)

The Seasons: Spring, 1896 (colour litho)
2634669 The Seasons: Spring, 1896 (colour litho) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); Private Collection; Czech, out of copyright

Merton College Oxford (colour litho)
730246 Merton College Oxford (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merton College Oxford. From the Arms of the Colleges and Halls, University of Oxford)

The New East Front of Buckingham Palace (engraving)
1594530 The New East Front of Buckingham Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New East Front of Buckingham Palace)

Father William 3. Fuller & Richard - The Wonderland Postcards - Seven Designs Date: 1910

Father William. Fuller & Richard - The Wonderland Postcards - Seven Designs Date: 1910

Chocolate box design, lady in carnival mask
Chocolate box design, featuring the head and shoulders of a smiling lady in a carnival mask. Date: 20th century

Giant Atlas Moth - close up of wing scales - South East Asia - controlled conditions 14661
BB-2514 Giant Atlas Moth - close up of wing scales South East Asia Attacus atlas controlled conditions Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Parasol in point of lace 1868
This beautiful intricate section of a parasol in pointed lace, appointed by The Princess of Wales. 1868

Chocolate box design, 18th century scenes
Chocolate box design, featuring various 18th century scenes, with people boating, on a swing, playing blind mans buff, and playing the guitar. Date: 20th century

Design Magic Flute Hall Stars Palace Queen Night
Artokoloro

Brunels wheelbarrow for Wearmouth Dock, 1830s Date: 1830s

Old Bleach Linen Company Advert
An advertisement for The Old Bleach Linen Co. Ltd. and their new fadeless embroidered linen. Date: 1932

Owen Jones Assyrian 13
Designs taken from enamelled bricks, ornaments from a kings clothing, bronze shields and vessels, and a battering ram, from Khorsabad and Nimroud

Owen Jones Assyrian 14
Designs taken from columns and capitals, pilasters and mouldings, at Persepolis, Istakhr, Bi Sutoun and Ispahan

Morris Announcement
An announcement concerning the authenticity of Morris & Co (William Morriss designs) and warning clients against misleading firms

Queen of Hearts & Rose
The QUEEN OF HEARTS holding a rose

Playing Card Assortment
An assortment of cards from an old pack

Selection of Spades
A selection of spades : the 10, Knave, Queen, King, Ace

Shoes
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Corner of a Library, 1711. Creator: Jan van der Heyden
Corner of a Library, 1711. An interior set against a plain wall with a bookcase to one side on which are neatly arranged volumes in perfect order

Assembled Tea Service, 1806/7. Creator: Paul Storr
Assembled Tea Service, 1806/7. The sturdy, rounded shapes of the four vessels in this tea service, including a teapot, hot water jug, sugar bowl, and cream jug

Teapot And Cover, c1745. Creator: Meissen Porcelain
Teapot And Cover, c1745.

Book Cafe
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Woman in Dresses
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Litho German warships in motion, Sacrifice Day 1916
953122 Litho German warships in motion, Sacrifice Day 1916; Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Coat of arms Litho Albert of Saxony, 23 April 1898, Jubilee
946338 Coat of arms Litho Albert of Saxony, 23 April 1898, Jubilee; Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Warships Germany, S. M. S. Thuringen, Shipyard
953761 Warships Germany, S. M. S. Thuringen, Shipyard by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

S.M.S. Prussia, heavy rear guns
952137 S.M.S. Prussia, heavy rear guns by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Artist warship Crown Prince in motion, steam
950231 Artist warship Crown Prince in motion, steam by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Happy Easter, boy with basket, chick, rooster, meadow, Amag
949423 Happy Easter, boy with basket, chick, rooster, meadow, Amag by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

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"Exploring the Ingenious World of Designs: From William Heath Robinson's Kinecar to Da Vinci's Crossbow" Step into a realm where creativity knows no bounds, as we delve into the fascinating world of designs. Uncover the whimsical and imaginative creations that have captured our hearts throughout history. Take a journey back in time with William Heath Robinson's Kinecar, a marvelously intricate contraption that redefines transportation. Marvel at his Sketch Ideal Home No. VI, where sports thrive without vast expanses of land, showcasing innovation at its finest. Witness the brilliance of An Ideal Home No. I by William Heath Robinson, an architectural masterpiece that challenges conventional living spaces. And don't miss An Ideal Home No. III, which showcases space economy like never before - even at a wedding reception. Discover the artistry behind A Garden Guide as it reveals the delicate process of extracting weeds from a perfectly manicured lawn – proof that beauty lies in every detail. Unveil your royal side with King of Hearts/Card design and immerse yourself in Da Vinci's crossbow invention – an embodiment of Leonardo's genius mind. Join Playtime at Wimbledon by William Heath Robinson for a delightful glimpse into whimsy on the tennis court. Or marvel at Barnes Wallis' Bouncing Bomb design, revolutionizing warfare during World War II. Indulge in opulence with Wedding Feast by William Heath Robinson; witness how celebrations can be transformed into grand spectacles through meticulous planning and stunning designs. Travel across continents to Pynes House in Exeter or Mitchell’s Corn Palace in South Dakota - two architectural wonders representing different eras yet equally captivating in their unique designs and can not just about aesthetics; they embody human ingenuity and push boundaries beyond imagination. So let us celebrate these remarkable creations that shape our world one ingenious idea at a time.