Initials Collection (#4)

White Star Line - two Stonier and Co demitasse saucers
White Star Line - brown and white Stonier and Co OSNC (Oceanic Steam Navigation Company) demitasse saucers. 4.75 inches

White Star Line - Stonier and Co Copeland Spode plate
White Star Line - Stonier and Co Copeland Spode a la carte side plate with gilt OSNC intertwined initials (Oceanic Steam Navigation Company). 9.5 inches

White Star Line - Stonier and Co cup and saucer
White Star Line - First Class Stonier and Co turquoise demitasse cup and saucer, with intertwined White Star Line initials

White Star Line - Buffalo china dinner plate
White Star Line - International Mercantile Co. Buffalo china dinner plate. 9.5 inches

White Star Line/Dominion Line - side plate with gilt rim
White Star/Dominion Line: rare First Class side plate with gilt rim and intertwined WSL initials in blue at the centre, Stonier and Co. 7.5 inches

White Star Line - Copeland Spode blue and white plate
White Star Line - Copeland Spode First Class blue and white snowflake design plate with intertwined OSNC initials (Oceanic Steam Navigation Company). 8.5 inches

White Star Line - Copeland Spode side plate with Greek key design and cobalt band decoration. 8 inches. Intertwined initials OSNC (Oceanic Steam Navigation Company)

Noted Breviary (Incunable Fragment)
Fragment of a leaf from an incunable breviary, parchment. Includes printed 4-line staves but the musical notation has not been added

Justinian Institutiones (Fragment)
Leaf from a copy of Justinian's Institutiones, parchment. Main body text in two columns in black in a protogothic hand with alternating red and blue decorated initials and red

Donatus Liber de Octo Partibus Orationis (Fragments)
Two double leaves (bifolia), parchment, from Liber de Octo Partibus Orationis, part of Donatus Ars Grammatica, specifically Ars Minor

Breviary (Fragment)
Two leaves, probably from a breviary, parchment. The leaves are from the same work but do not appear to be consecutive. Main body text in two columns in a Gothic textualis rotunda in dark brown ink

A Piggy Christmas Card
An unusual Victorian Christmas Greetings card. The artist is only known by his initials RD Date: circa 1880

Peter Pan Children Childrens Literature Story
peter, pan, children, childrens, literature, story, fantasy, english, illustration, arthur, rackham, barrie, kensington, gardens, 1906, 1900s, edwardian, touching, sight, two, tombstones, tombstone

A princely wedding performed by a bishop, late 16th century. late 16th century. Creator: Anon
A princely wedding performed by a bishop, late 16th century

Silver Sugar Bowl, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Charles Cullen
Silver Sugar Bowl, 1935/1942

Pie Plate, c. 1937. Creator: Elmer Weise
Pie Plate, c. 1937

Cowhide Trunk, c. 1937. Creator: Harry Mann Waddell
Cowhide Trunk, c. 1937

Conductor Head, 1937. Creator: Ivar Julius
Conductor Head, 1937

Stockings, c. 1936. Creator: William High
Stockings, c. 1936

Pa. German Chest, c. 1940. Creator: David Dorfman
Pa. German Chest, c. 1940

Single woman of Bern in distinctive straw hat decorated with flowers, Switzerland, 19th century
FLO4657766 Single woman of Bern in distinctive straw hat decorated with flowers, Switzerland, 19th century. Her chemise is embroidered with her initials, E.B

Godmother of Guggisberg, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a tuft hat, a pyramid of flowers
FLO4658012 Godmother of Guggisberg, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a tuft hat, a pyramid of flowers, a dress of black silk with ruff, and her initials embroidered on her bosom

Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 14th and 15th Centuries (colour photo)
7153227 Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 14th and 15th Centuries (colour photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 14th and 15th Centuries)

Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 10th Century (colour photo)
7153219 Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 10th Century (colour photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 10th Century)

Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 9th Century (colour photo)
7153218 Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 9th Century (colour photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 9th Century)

Historiated capital letter from the Bible of Souvigny, 13th Century (chromolitho)
7173018 Historiated capital letter from the Bible of Souvigny, 13th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 15th Century (colour photo)
7153232 Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 15th Century (colour photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 15th Century)

Medieval Greek manuscripts (chromolitho)
7172998 Medieval Greek manuscripts (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval Greek manuscripts)

Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 16th Century, Ribbon and Flower (colour photo)
7153235 Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 16th Century, Ribbon and Flower (colour photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 16th Century, Ribbon and Flower)

Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 14th Century (colour photo)
7153224 Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 14th Century (colour photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 14th Century)

Honest Sam House, the Patriotic Publican, Canvasser for Fox, 1784 (engraving)
7148351 Honest Sam House, the Patriotic Publican, Canvasser for Fox, 1784 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Honest Sam House, the Patriotic Publican)

Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 16th Century (colour photo)
7153238 Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 16th Century (colour photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 16th Century)

Extracts from the 11th Century Bible of Cardinal Mazarin and a 7th Century Latin Bible (chromolitho)
7173004 Extracts from the 11th Century Bible of Cardinal Mazarin and a 7th Century Latin Bible (chromolitho) by French School

Eton College: Initial Word, from illuminated charter, AD 1446 (engraving)
7178989 Eton College: Initial Word, from illuminated charter, AD 1446 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Initial Word, from illuminated charter, AD 1446)

Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: (colour photo)
7153239 Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: (colour photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 15th Century (colour photo)
7153230 Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 15th Century (colour photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 15th Century)

Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 14th Century (colour photo)
7153222 Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 14th Century (colour photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 14th Century)

Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 10th Century (colour photo)
7153221 Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 10th Century (colour photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 10th Century)

Carved Chair, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Joseph Sudek
Carved Chair, 1935/1942

Silver Coffee Pot, c. 1936. Creator: Margaret Stottlemeyer
Silver Coffee Pot, c. 1936

Butter Mold, c. 1940. Creator: Franklyn Syres
Butter Mold, c. 1940

Rawhide Chest, c. 1937. Creator: Gerald Transpota
Rawhide Chest, c. 1937

Butter Box, c. 1938. Creator: William Spiecker
Butter Box, c. 1938

Foot Warmer, c. 1936. Creator: Florence Stevenson
Foot Warmer, c. 1936

Sampler, c. 1936. Creator: Ella Josephine Sterling
Sampler, c. 1936. (Initials H. R. dated 1733)

Door Knocker, c. 1936. Creator: Jack Staloff
Door Knocker, c. 1936

Coronation Ribbon, England, 1761. Creator: Unknown
Coronation Ribbon, England, 1761

Box, c. 1936. Creator: Isidore Sovensky
Box, c. 1936

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"Initials: A Journey through Time and Luxury" Step into the world of initials, where design and history intertwine. From the grand motto of the Royal Artillery - "Ubique" meaning everywhere - to the elegant White Star Line artifacts, each piece tells a unique story. Behold the Stonier OSNC lozenge dish from the White Star Line, a symbol of opulence and sophistication. Its intricate design captures the essence of luxury travel during that era. Accompanying it is the First Class OSNC milk jug, exuding elegance with every pour. Indulge in a taste of nostalgia with the Copeland Spode soup bowl and dinner plate from White Star Line's collection. These exquisite pieces bring back memories of lavish dining experiences aboard their magnificent ships. The First Class oval lozenge dish takes us back to an era when attention to detail was paramount. Its delicate craftsmanship showcases timeless beauty that has stood against time's test. Discover historical significance as we unveil an original WW2 Birthday Card adorned with initials. This artifact serves as a reminder of courage and resilience during challenging times. Travel across borders to Clairvaux Abbey in Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, France, where initials hold spiritual importance. Witness how these sacred symbols connect people across generations within this serene sanctuary. Uncover secrets hidden beneath ocean depths with RMS Titanic artifacts like blue and gilt dessert plates bearing White Star Line's emblematic insignia. Each plate carries tales of both tragedy and triumph that forever etched themselves into history. Flip them over to reveal another side; even their backs tell stories worth exploring. The intricate details on these blue and gilt saucers showcase craftsmanship at its finest while reminding us that beauty can be found in unexpected places. As you immerse yourself in this captivating journey through initials' rich tapestry, let your imagination soar beyond boundaries set by time or place. Experience firsthand how these small yet significant symbols have left an indelible mark on our collective memory.