Items Collection (#6)

The Great Bed, c.1585 (embriodery)
7141207 The Great Bed, c.1585 (embriodery); Parham House, West Sussex, UK; (add.info.: The interior of the bed dates from c.1585)

Detail from the Great Bed backcloth, c.1585 (embroidery)
7141203 Detail from the Great Bed backcloth, c.1585 (embroidery); Parham House, West Sussex, UK; (add.info.: The figure on the backcloth is reputed to resember the painting of Marie de Medici by)

The National Gallery. The Annunciation is the announcement by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary. 16th century
7141105 The National Gallery. The Annunciation is the announcement by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary. 16th century. Ljubljana. Slovenia.; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal
7141091 Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal. St John the evangelist. Portugal.; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Inside view, statue of Saint Paul, 1791-1800
7242871 Inside view, statue of Saint Paul, 1791-1800; (add.info.: Parish church (Wannegem, Parochiekerk Sint-Machutus), Interior Wannegem, parochiekerk Sint-Machutus, Kruisem, Oost-Vlaanderen

Inside view, baptismal font, 1801-1810
7242863 Inside view, baptismal font, 1801-1810; (add.info.: Parish church (Wannegem, Parochiekerk Sint-Machutus), Interior Wannegem, parochiekerk Sint-Machutus, Kruisem, Oost-Vlaanderen

Baptismal font, 12th century
7242797 Baptismal font, 12th century; Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin), Interior Baptismal font, 12th century Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin, Dour

Interior, calvary sculpture group with painted wooden Jesus statue on cross
7242733 Interior, calvary sculpture group with painted wooden Jesus statue on cross, 19th century with plaster Statue of John and Mary, detail bust of the Statue of John; Brakel, East Flanders

Inside view, the northern side altar, detail, statue of a Madonna and Child on crescent moon, detail, ca 1750
7241973 Inside view, the northern side altar, detail, statue of a Madonna and Child on crescent moon, detail, ca 1750; Brakel, East Flanders

Interior, chapel of 1837, statue Virgin and child, comes from the top of the organ, Pierre le Sieurre ()
7242654 Interior, chapel of 1837, statue Virgin and child, comes from the top of the organ, Pierre le Sieurre (?), 16th century ()

Interior, chapel of 1837, statue Virgin and child, comes from the top of the organ, Pierre le Sieurre ()
7242651 Interior, chapel of 1837, statue Virgin and child, comes from the top of the organ, Pierre le Sieurre (?), 16th century ()

Inside, the tomb (cenotaph, recumbent) of Saint-Omer, 13th century
7242600 Inside, the tomb (cenotaph, recumbent) of Saint-Omer, 13th century; Basilique Notre Dame, Saint-Omer, France; (add.info.: Cathedral (Cathedrale Notre-Dame)

Bas-relief, Votive painting by Colars d'Avesnes, Jacques d'Avesnes and Catherine de Crespelaines, 1404-1410
7242374 Bas-relief, Votive painting by Colars d'Avesnes, Jacques d'Avesnes and Catherine de Crespelaines, 1404-1410; Tournai

Head of queen Tiye, 18th dynasty, unknown provenance, grey granite, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058336 Head of queen Tiye, 18th dynasty, unknown provenance, grey granite, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Senwosret III, middle kingdom, 12th dynasty, red granite, from Karnak temple, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058321 Senwosret III, middle kingdom, 12th dynasty, red granite, from Karnak temple, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Decorative art from various locations, 4000-3000 BC circa, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058299 Decorative art from various locations, 4000-3000 BC circa, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Decorative art from various locations, 4000-3000 BC circa, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058297 Decorative art from various locations, 4000-3000 BC circa, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Statue of Apollo, detail, roman period, 30 BC-313 AD, from Sakha, bronze, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058296 Statue of Apollo, detail, roman period, 30 BC-313 AD, from Sakha, bronze, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Seated statue of Rahotep, detail, 4th dynasty, limestone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058366 Seated statue of Rahotep, detail, 4th dynasty, limestone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Facade of a shrine, detail, 18th dynasty, from el Amarna, painted limestone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058361 Facade of a shrine, detail, 18th dynasty, from el Amarna, painted limestone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Collegiate church ("Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga"). Interior. Tapestry. Verdure from Oudenaarde
7208870 Collegiate church ("Parochiekerk Sint-Walburga"). Interior. Tapestry. Verdure from Oudenaarde. Scene with lovers in a garden

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7208802 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7208799 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7208798 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy

Flemis tapestry. Series The History of Thebe (De geschiedenis van Thebe-La Historia de Tebas)
7208458 Flemis tapestry. Series The History of Thebe (De geschiedenis van Thebe-La Historia de Tebas): Tidio and Polyneses (Tideus en Polineikes, Tidio y Polineces). Ca 1490-1500

Embroidered Walnut Armchair, c.1685 (wood, embroidery)
7141198 Embroidered Walnut Armchair, c.1685 (wood, embroidery); Parham House, West Sussex, UK; (add.info.: Birds, foliage and animals decorate the seat, while a formal banqueting scene)

Dessert plate (Creil et Montereau around 1880) with decoration inspired by the novel by Jules Verne "Around
7291199 Dessert plate (Creil et Montereau around 1880) with decoration inspired by the novel by Jules Verne "Around the World in 80 Days" (1873); Private Collection; (add.info)

Inside view, statue of Saint Peter, 1791-1800
7242873 Inside view, statue of Saint Peter, 1791-1800; (add.info.: Parish church (Wannegem, Parochiekerk Sint-Machutus), Interior Wannegem, parochiekerk Sint-Machutus, Kruisem, Oost-Vlaanderen

Baptismal font, 12th century
7242796 Baptismal font, 12th century; Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin), Interior Baptismal font, 12th century Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin, Dour

Inside view, statue of Our Lady with Child, 1691-1700, polychromed terracotta, detail
7242337 Inside view, statue of Our Lady with Child, 1691-1700, polychromed terracotta, detail; (add.info.: Parish church (Elsegem, Parochiekerk Sint-Maurus), Interior Elsegem

Statue, Saint Paul of Tarsus, 1791-1800, wood (of linden?)
7242246 Statue, Saint Paul of Tarsus, 1791-1800, wood (of linden?); Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Escanaffles, eglise Saint-Martin), Interior Statue, Saint-Paul, 1791-1800

Wooden statue, Saint Peter the Apostle, 1791-1800, wood (linden?)
7242245 Wooden statue, Saint Peter the Apostle, 1791-1800, wood (linden?); Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Escanaffles, eglise Saint-Martin), Interior Statue

The organ, Van Peteghem (?), 1751-1800, detail
7242238 The organ, Van Peteghem (?), 1751-1800, detail; Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Escanaffles, eglise Saint-Martin), Interior The organ, Van Peteghem ()

Choir stalls, Jan Schockaert, Jaak Schapelinck and Joos Blomme, 1640
7242181 Choir stalls, Jan Schockaert, Jaak Schapelinck and Joos Blomme, 1640; St Anne's Church, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Sint-Annakerk)

Stuffed emperor penguin, 1901-04 (bird skin, feathers)
7295355 Stuffed emperor penguin, 1901-04 (bird skin, feathers) by Wilson, Edward Adrian (1872-1912); 102.9x49.5x49.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Oriental jug, 19th century
CH1918 Oriental jug, 19th century; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

An antique rose-cut diamond necklace, c.1820 (diamond)
1766491 An antique rose-cut diamond necklace, c.1820 (diamond); Private Collection; (add.info.: An antique rose-cut diamond necklace, circa 1820.); Photo © Christie's Images

A selection of Victorian diamond, gold and enamel jewellery (diamond, gold, enamel)
1766481 A selection of Victorian diamond, gold and enamel jewellery (diamond, gold, enamel); Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of Victorian diamond)

A selection of Renaissance jewellery including a gold chain, an oval amethyst cameo and two reliquary pendants, c
1766467 A selection of Renaissance jewellery including a gold chain, an oval amethyst cameo and two reliquary pendants, c

Fan with silk mount, painted by Binet, c.1785 and three painted fans, one depicting Astronomy, mid 18th century (silk)
BAL1215 Fan with silk mount, painted by Binet, c.1785 and three painted fans, one depicting Astronomy, mid 18th century (silk); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK

Red glass vase, late Victorian period
XTC3470 Red glass vase, late Victorian period; Private Collection

War Shirt, 1830-40 (deer hide, ermine tails, glass pony beads, hair, porcupine quills, and trade cloth)
5862026 War Shirt, 1830-40 (deer hide, ermine tails, glass pony beads, hair, porcupine quills, and trade cloth) by Native American, (19th century); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Cosmetic Vessel (Cylinder Beaker), 1980-1801 BC (travertine)
XOS5886173 Cosmetic Vessel (Cylinder Beaker), 1980-1801 BC (travertine) by Egyptian, Middle Kingdom (2040-1640 BC); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12)

Badge, Belle, Bench, Blind, Block, Block, Board, Brace, Brace, Bread, Break, Brick (engraving)
8651805 Badge, Belle, Bench, Blind, Block, Block, Board, Brace, Brace, Bread, Break, Brick (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Badge, Belle, Bench)

Abacus, Acrobat, Adjutant, Albatross, Alembic, Alpaca, Ambulance, Andiron, Angel-fish, Animals, Ant-eater
8650086 Abacus, Acrobat, Adjutant, Albatross, Alembic, Alpaca, Ambulance, Andiron, Angel-fish, Animals, Ant-eater, Antelope (engraving) by German School

Wax-candle, Weathercock, Whale-fishing, Wheelbarrow, Whippletree, Whippoorwill, Whitewasher, Wilderness, Window-shade
8650109 Wax-candle, Weathercock, Whale-fishing, Wheelbarrow, Whippletree, Whippoorwill, Whitewasher, Wilderness, Window-shade, Wolverine, Woodpecker, Zodiac (engraving) by German School

Runaway, Saddle-bags, Safety-lamp, Safety-valve, Sand-piper, School-teacher, Scorpion, Screw-driver, Sea-lion
8650106 Runaway, Saddle-bags, Safety-lamp, Safety-valve, Sand-piper, School-teacher, Scorpion, Screw-driver, Sea-lion, Serenade, Sheep-shearing, Shoemaker (engraving) by German School

Monogram, Monument, Mucilage, Music-box, Music-stand, Music-stool, Nightingale, Obelisk, Opossum, Orchestra, Oriole
8650100 Monogram, Monument, Mucilage, Music-box, Music-stand, Music-stool, Nightingale, Obelisk, Opossum, Orchestra, Oriole, Overcoat (engraving) by German School

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An eclectic collection of items that tell stories and ignite curiosity. From a cast iron Victorian walking stick stand, standing tall with elegance, to the mysterious Sheela-na-Gig on the church wall of Killinaboy in County Clare, Ireland. A SEM diamond stylus delicately travels through LP grooves, creating melodies that transport us back in time. An enchanting advert for Shelley Vogue China 1931 captures the essence of an era long gone. The electric guitar and amplifier unleash a symphony of sound, captivating audiences around the world. The Rubik's Cube becomes a work of art as its vibrant colors intertwine in mesmerizing patterns. A stylus gently glides along an LP record, unlocking memories etched into each groove. A card index box holds secrets waiting to be discovered; it is a treasure trove of knowledge at our fingertips. An eye mask provides solace and tranquility amidst the chaos of everyday life. Snakes and ladders take us on a journey filled with ups and downs; luck guiding our every move. Rubber ducks bring joy to bath times and remind us to embrace playfulness even in adulthood. Each item tells its own unique story - from cherished memories to moments yet to unfold, and are reminders that beauty can be found in unexpected places if we only take the time to look.