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Ornamental Collection (#68)

"Exploring the World's Ornamental Treasures: From Antique Maps to Bronze Lions" Delve into history with an antique map of Tasmania

Background imageOrnamental Collection: The Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Art History), Vienna, Austria

The Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Art History), Vienna, Austria

Background imageOrnamental Collection: St. Stephens Cathedral (Stephansdom), Vienna, Austria

St. Stephens Cathedral (Stephansdom), Vienna, Austria

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Ornamental TropicalFLora, Windsor, Florida, US

Ornamental TropicalFLora, Windsor, Florida, US

Background imageOrnamental Collection: A bird made of wood, Trakai, Lithuania

A bird made of wood, Trakai, Lithuania

Background imageOrnamental Collection: A bud of the californian tree poppy ready to burst open

A bud of the californian tree poppy ready to burst open

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Lions architectural detail, Romania, Constanta

Lions architectural detail, Romania, Constanta

Background imageOrnamental Collection: France, Corsica. Grotesque face and ornate decoration on pediment above door in Ajaccio

France, Corsica. Grotesque face and ornate decoration on pediment above door in Ajaccio

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Old City Baths, Sofia, Bulgaria

Old City Baths, Sofia, Bulgaria

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Russian Church (St. Nikolai), Sofia, Bulgaria

Russian Church (St. Nikolai), Sofia, Bulgaria

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Belgium, Liege, coat of arms

Belgium, Liege, coat of arms

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Belgium, Liege, church pipe organ

Belgium, Liege, church pipe organ

Background imageOrnamental Collection: The Government Guesthouse of Midyat (Midyat Devlet Konukevi), Mardin, Turkey

The Government Guesthouse of Midyat (Midyat Devlet Konukevi), Mardin, Turkey

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Church in Midyat, Mardin, Turkey

Church in Midyat, Mardin, Turkey

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Bell tower of a church in Mardin, Turkey

Bell tower of a church in Mardin, Turkey

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Chefchaouen Morocco decorative Moroccan silver-colored hookahs for sale in the medina

Chefchaouen Morocco decorative Moroccan silver-colored hookahs for sale in the medina

Background imageOrnamental Collection: MEISSONIER: DOORWAY. Design for an apartment doorway. Engraving by Juste-Aurle Meissonnier

MEISSONIER: DOORWAY. Design for an apartment doorway. Engraving by Juste-Aurle Meissonnier, early or mid 18th century
MEISSONIER: DOORWAY. Design for an apartment doorway. Engraving by Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier, early or mid 18th century

Background imageOrnamental Collection: RICHARD TARLTON (1530-1588). English comic actor. Line engraving, English, 17th century

RICHARD TARLTON (1530-1588). English comic actor. Line engraving, English, 17th century

Background imageOrnamental Collection: BABEL: FOUNTAIN. Fountain in the form of a cartouche. Engraving by Pierre Edm

BABEL: FOUNTAIN. Fountain in the form of a cartouche. Engraving by Pierre Edm

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Lions head ornamental fountain in city churchyard, Festival Gardens, St

Lions head ornamental fountain in city churchyard, Festival Gardens, St. Pauls Cathedral, City of London, London, England, march

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Cultivated Crabapple (Malus sp. ) close-up of leaves, infected with Cedar-apple Rust

Cultivated Crabapple (Malus sp. ) close-up of leaves, infected with Cedar-apple Rust
Cultivated Crabapple (Malus sp.) close-up of leaves, infected with Cedar-apple Rust (Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae), U.S.A

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Davids Viburnum (Viburnum davidii) close-up of fruit, in garden, Cornwall, England

Davids Viburnum (Viburnum davidii) close-up of fruit, in garden, Cornwall, England

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Polyanthus Primrose (Primula sp. ) flowering, in wooden crate on sack-barrow, with winter aconites

Polyanthus Primrose (Primula sp. ) flowering, in wooden crate on sack-barrow, with winter aconites
Polyanthus Primrose (Primula sp.) flowering, in wooden crate on sack-barrow, with winter aconites, spring crocuses and snowdrops in garden, Norfolk, England, february

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) commercial crop, growing in large glasshouse, U. S. A

Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) commercial crop, growing in large glasshouse, U. S. A
Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) commercial crop, growing in large glasshouse, U.S.A

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica) close-up of berries and leaves, in garden, U. S. A

Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica) close-up of berries and leaves, in garden, U. S. A
Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica) close-up of berries and leaves, in garden, U.S.A

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Wandering Jew (Tradescantia pallida) Purple Heart, growing with Perilla (Perilla frutescens)

Wandering Jew (Tradescantia pallida) Purple Heart, growing with Perilla (Perilla frutescens) and Castor-oil Plant (Ricinus communis) in purple themed garden border, U.S.A

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Crocus (Crocus sp. ) flowering, emerging through snow, Essex, England, february

Crocus (Crocus sp. ) flowering, emerging through snow, Essex, England, february
Crocus (Crocus sp.) flowering, emerging through snow, Essex, England, february

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Carolina Rhododendron Rhododendron carolinianum) flowering, growing with Ostrich Fern

Carolina Rhododendron Rhododendron carolinianum) flowering, growing with Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris var)
Carolina Rhododendron Rhododendron carolinianum) flowering, growing with Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris var. pennsylvanica) in garden, U.S.A

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa) Bicolor Rose, flowering, in garden, U. S. A

Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa) Bicolor Rose, flowering, in garden, U. S. A
Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa) Bicolor Rose, flowering, in garden, U.S.A

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Kamchatka Stonecrop (Sedum kamtschaticum) flowering, growing beside cascade water feature in

Kamchatka Stonecrop (Sedum kamtschaticum) flowering, growing beside cascade water feature in garden, U. S. A
Kamchatka Stonecrop (Sedum kamtschaticum) flowering, growing beside cascade water feature in garden, U.S.A

Background imageOrnamental Collection: French Marigold (Tagetes patula x erecta) Lemon Drop, flowering

French Marigold (Tagetes patula x erecta) Lemon Drop, flowering, companion planting to discourage aphids in greenhouse, with hanging sticky insect traps, England

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Chinese Snowball Viburnum (Viburnum macrocephalum) habit, with Bridal Wreath (Spirea prunifolia)

Chinese Snowball Viburnum (Viburnum macrocephalum) habit, with Bridal Wreath (Spirea prunifolia) Plena, flowering in garden, Winterthur Gardens, Delaware, U.S.A

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Sargents Viburnum (Viburnum sargentii) Susquehanna, close-up of berries and leaves, in garden, U

Sargents Viburnum (Viburnum sargentii) Susquehanna, close-up of berries and leaves, in garden, U. S. A. autumn
Sargents Viburnum (Viburnum sargentii) Susquehanna, close-up of berries and leaves, in garden, U.S.A. autumn

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Fortunes Spindle (Euonymus fortunei) Emerald Gaiety, trained up fence in garden, U. S. A

Fortunes Spindle (Euonymus fortunei) Emerald Gaiety, trained up fence in garden, U. S. A
Fortunes Spindle (Euonymus fortunei) Emerald Gaiety, trained up fence in garden, U.S.A

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba speciosa) yellow form, close-up of flowers, Malta

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba speciosa) yellow form, close-up of flowers, Malta

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Guelder Rose (Viburnum opalus) Xanthocarpum, close-up of yellow berries and leaves, in garden, U

Guelder Rose (Viburnum opalus) Xanthocarpum, close-up of yellow berries and leaves, in garden, U. S. A. autumn
Guelder Rose (Viburnum opalus) Xanthocarpum, close-up of yellow berries and leaves, in garden, U.S.A. autumn

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Rhododendron (Rhododendron yungningense) habit, flowering, growing in woodland garden, U. S. A

Rhododendron (Rhododendron yungningense) habit, flowering, growing in woodland garden, U. S. A. spring
Rhododendron (Rhododendron yungningense) habit, flowering, growing in woodland garden, U.S.A. spring

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Busy Lizzy (Impatiens walleriana) Victorian Rose, close-up of flowers, in garden, U. S. A

Busy Lizzy (Impatiens walleriana) Victorian Rose, close-up of flowers, in garden, U. S. A
Busy Lizzy (Impatiens walleriana) Victorian Rose, close-up of flowers, in garden, U.S.A

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Contorted Willow (Salix sp. ) close-up of frost covered twigs, in garden, Suffolk, England, february

Contorted Willow (Salix sp. ) close-up of frost covered twigs, in garden, Suffolk, England, february
Contorted Willow (Salix sp.) close-up of frost covered twigs, in garden, Suffolk, England, february

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) Dissectum Nigrum ( Ever Red ), habit, growing in garden border, U

Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) Dissectum Nigrum ( Ever Red ), habit, growing in garden border, U. S. A
Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) Dissectum Nigrum ( Ever Red ), habit, growing in garden border, U.S.A

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Golden Flame Honeysuckle (Lonicera x heckrottii) close-up of flowers, in garden, U. S. A

Golden Flame Honeysuckle (Lonicera x heckrottii) close-up of flowers, in garden, U. S. A
Golden Flame Honeysuckle (Lonicera x heckrottii) close-up of flowers, in garden, U.S.A

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Balloon Milkwood (Asclepias physocarpa) close-up of fruits, flowers and leaves, in garden, U. S. A

Balloon Milkwood (Asclepias physocarpa) close-up of fruits, flowers and leaves, in garden, U. S. A
Balloon Milkwood (Asclepias physocarpa) close-up of fruits, flowers and leaves, in garden, U.S.A

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Unknown object with open-work base, ornamental shaft, and co

Unknown object with open-work base, ornamental shaft, and cord(?). Date 1878 Dec

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Scenes from the marriage of the Princess Royal, 1858

Scenes from the marriage of the Princess Royal, 1858
Scenes from the marriage of Victoria(Vicky)(1840-1901) the Princess Royal to Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm(1831-1888), including the King of Prussias palaces at Charlottenburg and Berlin. Date: 1858

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Arrival of the royal couple at Antwerp, 1858

Arrival of the royal couple at Antwerp, 1858
The arrival of newly weds Crown Prince Frederick William(1831-1888) and Victoria(Vicky) Princess Royal of Great Britain(1840-1901) at Antwerp, Belgium

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Italy - Siena - Pila dell Acqua Santa

Italy - Siena - Pila dell Acqua Santa (stoup of holy water) - designed by Antonio Federighi in the 1460s - within the Duomo (Cathedral). Date: circa 1902

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Japanese Botanical Gardens - the Greenhouses

Japanese Botanical Gardens - the Greenhouses
Higashiyama Botanical Gardens, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Japan. The Greenhouses. Opened in 1937. Date: circa 1937

Background imageOrnamental Collection: Rockingham Castle

Rockingham Castle
View of Rockingham Castle, Northamptonshire, England, showing its ornamental grounds. Date: late 11th century

Background imageOrnamental Collection: India - Songstress from Lucknow

India - Songstress from Lucknow
India - Beegun Songstress from Lucknow with an extremely exotic water pipe (nargile) Date: circa 1910s




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"Exploring the World's Ornamental Treasures: From Antique Maps to Bronze Lions" Delve into history with an antique map of Tasmania, unraveling the secrets of this enchanting island. Step back in time with a cast iron Victorian walking stick stand, a testament to elegance and practicality. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Australia's past through an antique map showcasing Victoria or Port Phillip, adorned with captivating vignettes. Uncover stories from East Yorkshire as you discover the haunting Driffield Union workhouse, a place that holds echoes of bygone eras. Marvel at the Trundholm sun chariot, an extraordinary artifact from the Early Bronze Age that captivates with its celestial allure. Journey to Lisbon, Portugal and admire azulejo - painted blue tiles - adorning its streets, adding ornate charm to this European gem. Find serenity on an ornamental Japanese wooden bridge at Daigoji Buddhist Temple in Kyoto; let it transport you to a tranquil world. Discover architectural wonder at Guernsey's Little Chapel in Channel Islands; its intricate ornamentation is truly awe-inspiring. Encounter nature's artistry as you gaze upon an ornamental Koi or Common Carp swimming gracefully in Malacca's historic shopping mall pond. Admire the delicate beauty of Sea Holly (Eryngium sp. ), nature's own decorative masterpiece that thrives along coastal landscapes. Walk beneath Laburnum arches and be enchanted by their cascading golden blooms – a sight straight out of fairy tales. Seek good fortune by rubbing the paws of a bronze lion statue outside HSBC Bank Headquarters; let its ornate presence bring luck your way. Embark on a journey where ornamentation takes center stage – uncovering cultural gems and natural wonders across continents.