Enamel Collection (#8)

Covered chalice (light blue glass with golden leaf and enamel)
5973954 Covered chalice (light blue glass with golden leaf and enamel) by Venetian School, (16th century); Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia, Italy; (add.info.: Venetian workshop)

Roundel bearing a profile portrait of Alexander the Great surrounded by a garland of foliage, Florence, c
XAM75395 Roundel bearing a profile portrait of Alexander the Great surrounded by a garland of foliage, Florence, c.1480 (terracotta with polychrome glaze) by Verrocchio

Genoa, Museum of the Treasury of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo: the Ark processional Ash St John the BaptiSt The Ark was
6372758 Genoa, Museum of the Treasury of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo: the Ark processional Ash St John the BaptiSt The Ark was commissioned by the Priors Chapel and was built by Teramo Danieli

Genoa, Museum of the Treasury of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo: the Ark processional Ash St John the BaptiSt The Ark was
6372757 Genoa, Museum of the Treasury of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo: the Ark processional Ash St John the BaptiSt The Ark was commissioned by the Priors Chapel and was built by Teramo Danieli

Portrait of King George lV (1762-1830), c. 1797-1830 (oil on canvas)
7240944 Portrait of King George lV (1762-1830), c.1797-1830 (oil on canvas) by Holmes, James (1777-1860); 12.5x10 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Portrait miniature: Richard Beau Nash by Nathaniel Hone, 1750 (enamel on copper)
450053 Portrait miniature: Richard Beau Nash by Nathaniel Hone, 1750 (enamel on copper) by Hone, Nathaniel (1718-84); The Holburne Museum, Bath

Portrait miniature: Richard Beau Nash by Nathaniel Hone, 1750 (enamel on copper)
450054 Portrait miniature: Richard Beau Nash by Nathaniel Hone, 1750 (enamel on copper) by Hone, Nathaniel (1718-84); The Holburne Museum, Bath

Comic Postcard - Improvements on Nature - Hair and Make-up (rouge, enamel, violet powder)
Comic Postcard - Improvements on Nature - Hair and Make-up (rouge, enamel, violet powder, a corset and a wig) - everything needed to transform ones appearance.. Date: 1910

Enamelled faience dish by Bernard de Palissy, 16th Century (chromolitho)
7173155 Enamelled faience dish by Bernard de Palissy, 16th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enamelled faience dish by Bernard de Palissy)

Venetian embossed and enamelled copper dish, 16th Century (chromolitho)
7173101 Venetian embossed and enamelled copper dish, 16th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venetian embossed and enamelled copper dish)

Enamelled brass figure of the Virgin and fastening of a bishops cloak, 12th Century (chromolitho)
7173078 Enamelled brass figure of the Virgin and fastening of a bishops cloak, 12th Century (chromolitho) by French School

The Last Supper (chromolitho)
7173190 The Last Supper (chromolitho) by French School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Supper, enamel painting on copper, 16th Century)

German gilded and enamelled silver beer mug, 16th Century (chromolitho)
7173106 German gilded and enamelled silver beer mug, 16th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German gilded and enamelled silver beer mug)

Indian dishes (chromolitho)
7185012 Indian dishes (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian dishes. Illustration from Les Civilisations de l Inde)

Enamelled Jewel presented by Mary Queen of Scots, to George Gordon, Fourth Earl of Huntly (engraving)
7179132 Enamelled Jewel presented by Mary Queen of Scots, to George Gordon, Fourth Earl of Huntly (engraving) by English School

Jesus Christ in Majesty, enamelled book cover, 13th Century (chromolitho)
7173197 Jesus Christ in Majesty, enamelled book cover, 13th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Christ in Majesty, enamelled book cover)

Silver-gilt chalice with enamelling, 13th Century (chromolitho)
7173087 Silver-gilt chalice with enamelling, 13th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver-gilt chalice with enamelling, 13th Century)

Louis XVI style period bedroom suite in white enamel (colour litho)
7157260 Louis XVI style period bedroom suite in white enamel (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis XVI style period bedroom suite in white enamel)

Labours of Hercules (engraving)
7185670 Labours of Hercules (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Labours of Hercules)

Eros riding a duck, ancient Greek enamelled vase (litho)
7149525 Eros riding a duck, ancient Greek enamelled vase (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eros riding a duck, ancient Greek enamelled vase found at Tanagra)

Adam style white enamelled bedroom suite (colour litho)
7157261 Adam style white enamelled bedroom suite (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adam style white enamelled bedroom suite)

Earthenware jug coated in gold enamel, 16th Century (chromolitho)
7173104 Earthenware jug coated in gold enamel, 16th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earthenware jug coated in gold enamel, 16th Century)

Enamelled faience dish by Bernard de Palissy, 16th Century (chromolitho)
7173152 Enamelled faience dish by Bernard de Palissy, 16th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enamelled faience dish by Bernard de Palissy)

Medieval enamelwork (chromolitho)
7173080 Medieval enamelwork (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval enamelwork)

Death of the Virgin Mary (engraving)
7185668 Death of the Virgin Mary (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of the Virgin Mary)

Enamelled reliquary, 13th Century (chromolitho)
7173082 Enamelled reliquary, 13th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enamelled reliquary, 13th Century)

Labours of Hercules (chromolitho)
7173189 Labours of Hercules (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Labours of Hercules)

Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou and Maine, enamel, 12th Century (chromolitho)
7173188 Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou and Maine, enamel, 12th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geoffrey Plantagenet (1113-1151)

Cup with Peonies, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing period (1522-1566). Creator: Unknown
Cup with Peonies, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing period (1522-1566)

Jar with Paired Dragons Chasing Flaming Pearls amid Stylized Clouds, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing reign mark and period (1522-1566)

Rectangular Vessel with Truncated Neck, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 16th century

Miniature Water Bucket with Birds by Lotus Flowers, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande reign mark and period (1425-1435)

Bowl with Medallions of Butterflies, Peonies, Chrysanthemums, Peaches, Plums and Orchids, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), spurious reign mark of Yongzheng (1723-35), overglaze painting perhaps added later

Bowl with Dragons Chasing a Flaming Pearl, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Zhengde reign mark and period (1506-1521)

Bowl with Medallionsof Butterflies, Peonies, Chrysanthemums, Peaches, Plums and Orchids, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), spurious reign mark of Yongzheng (1723-1735), overglaze painting perhaps added later

Famille-Rose Vase, first half of 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Famille-Rose Vase, first half of 20th century

Bowl with Dragons Chasing Flaming Pearls amid Clouds, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 16th century

Jar with Figural Scenes and Poem Describing the Osmanthus and Moon, Qing dynasty, 1646
Jar with Figural Scenes and Poem Describing the Osmanthus and Moon, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Shunzhi period (1644-1661), dated 1646, with later painted decoration

Covered Box with Scholars in a Garden Encricled by... Ming dynasty, probably Wanli
Covered Box with Scholars in a Garden Encricled by Birds, Fruits, and Flowers, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), probably Wanli period (1573-1620)

Dish with Paired Dragons, Cloudscrolls, and Flaming Pearl, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing reign mark and period (1522-1566)

Snuff Bottle with a Scene from the Dream of the Red... Qing dynasty
Snuff Bottle with a Scene from the Dream of the Red Chamber, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Jiaqing reign mark and period (1796-1820)

Bowl with Dragons and Phoenixes, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Bowl with Dragons and Phoenixes, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th century

Dish with Two Women in a Garden, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Creator: Unknown
Dish with Two Women in a Garden, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Dish with Birds on Flower Branches, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign mark (1563-1620)

Garlic-Shaped Bottle with Mandarin Ducks and Birds in a Lotus Pond, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign mark and period (1573-1620)

Large Plate with Dragons, Clouds and Floral Sprays, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), mark and reign of Jiajing (1522-66)

Bowl with Plum, Peach, Bamboo, and Lingzhi Mushrooms, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Yongzheng reign mark and period (1723-1735)

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Enamel, the delicate art of fusing glass to metal, has adorned objects throughout history. From the intricate details on a molar tooth to the opulent Gold enamelled brooch presented to Florence Nightingale, its versatility is undeniable. In 1913, The Winter Egg showcased enamel's beauty with its quartz, platinum, orthoclase and diamond composition. This masterpiece exemplified the craftsmanship behind this ancient technique. Even in everyday life, enamel finds its place. An advertisement for W H Smith displayed an eye-catching sign that captured attention with vibrant colors and flawless finish. Similarly, a Mobiloil enamel sign stood proudly as a symbol of quality and reliability. Not limited to commercial use alone, it also played a significant role in social movements. The Poor Law Workers Union Badge became a powerful statement of solidarity among workers fighting for their rights. The automotive industry embraced enamel too; Pratts Motor Oil and Champion Spark Plug Service signs were iconic symbols seen across roadsides worldwide. These signs not only represented trusted brands but also added a touch of nostalgia to our collective memory. Heraldic crests, rings, and brooches crafted meticulously in gold and they have been treasured heirlooms passed down through generations. Each piece tells a story of heritage and tradition while showcasing the exquisite beauty achieved by combining these two materials. But it isn't just about luxury or aesthetics; sometimes even decay can be captivating when viewed through polarised light microscopy—a mesmerizing display revealing both fragility and resilience within every molar tooth affected by decay. Enamel's charm extends beyond decorative purposes; it found practical applications too. In 1938 an advert for Main Mainstat gas cookers highlighted how this durable material could withstand high temperatures while adding elegance to any kitchen setting. From historical artifacts like The Winter Egg to everyday items like advertising signs or badges representing social change—enamel continues to captivate us with its timeless allure.