Ornaments Collection (#3)

Candelabra, Vessels and Ornament, nos. 358-369 ("Designs for Various Ornaments, "... March 20, 1785)
Candelabra, Vessels and Ornament, nos. 358-369 ("Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl. 54), March 20, 1785

Candelabra, Vessels and Ornament, nos. 358-369 ("Designs for Various Ornaments, "... March 20, 1792)
Candelabra, Vessels and Ornament, nos. 358-369 ("Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl. 54), March 20, 1792

Ceiling Ornament, nos. CCCXXII-CCCXXVI ("Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl.... February 27, 1791)
Ceiling Ornament, nos. CCCXXII-CCCXXVI ("Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl. 50), February 27, 1791

Vases and Vessels, nos. 248-254 ("Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl. 44), July 1... July 17, 1782
Vases and Vessels, nos. 248-254 ("Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl. 44), July 17, 1782

Interior Ornamented Wall with Doors, nos. 228-239 ("Designs for Various Ornaments... July 17, 1791)
Interior Ornamented Wall with Doors, nos. 228-239 ("Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl. 42), July 17, 1791

Tripod and Panels of Ornament, nos. CCIV-CCXVII ("Designs for Various Ornamen... February 29, 1782)
Tripod and Panels of Ornament, nos. CCIV-CCXVII ("Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl. 39), February 29, 1782

Vases and Ornament Designs, nos. 200-208 ("Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl... February 29, 1782)
Vases and Ornament Designs, nos. 200-208 ("Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl. 38), February 29, 1782

Panels of Ornament, nos. CLXXXVI-CXCII ("Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl.... February 29, 1782)
Panels of Ornament, nos. CLXXXVI-CXCII ("Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl. 36), February 29, 1782

Ornament Designs, nos. CLVI to CLXXV ("Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl. 33), July 1, 1781

Panels of Ornament, nos. XLII-XLVI ("Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl. 14), May 30, 1778

Interior design of wall with door, fireplace, panels and benches (in "Designs for Various... 1784)
Interior design of wall with door, fireplace, panels and benches (in "Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl. 52), 1784

Ornament with a Woman in Ancient Dress, 1775/80. Creator: Jacques-Louis David
Ornament with a Woman in Ancient Dress, 1775/80

Ornament with a Bearded Man in Ancient Dress, 1775/80. Creator: Jacques-Louis David
Ornament with a Bearded Man in Ancient Dress, 1775/80

Red Mailbox with Pink Christmas Ornaments
Julia Ramiro

Christmas Chocolates
Julia Ramiro

Interior of a working class home 1920
Decor of early 1910s working class home, but photograph taken near the end or just after the First World War, showing carpeted floor, wallpaper, photographs in frames and ornaments on shelving

Medicine Crow-Apsaroke, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Medicine Crow-Apsaroke, c1908. Medicine Crow, Crow Indian, Montana, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, hawk hide headdress, two earrings in right ear, disc ornaments, shell beads

The International Exhibition: "The Auction - Last Day of the Sale", by G.B. O'Neil, 1862. Creator: E
The International Exhibition: "The Auction - Last Day of the Sale", by G.B. O'Neil, 1862. Auction after a clergyman's death....the aged partner and his comely daughter

The International Exhibition: cups made of ostrich eggs, in the Algerian Court, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: cups made of ostrich eggs, in the Algerian Court, 1862. The cups which we engrave may be classed amongst the curious works which wo have rarely the opportunity of

The International Exhibition: group of articles by Messrs. Minton and Co. 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: group of articles by Messrs. Minton and Co. 1862. The central object...is one of a pair of vases of considerable magnitude, supported on a group of four Parian Cupids

The International Exhibition: cabinet and candelabra by Wright and Mansfield, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: cabinet and candelabra by Wright and Mansfield, 1862....a splendid cabinet in the style of the English furniture of the eighteenth century...[which] consists of carved

Wedding presents to Her Royal Highness Princess Alice... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Wedding presents to Her Royal Highness Princess Alice: paper-weight; jewel casket, 1862. The Duchess of Athole's present was a presse papier

The International Exhibition: decoration, in the Furniture Court, by John G. Crace... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: decoration, in the Furniture Court, by John G. Crace - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862

The International Exhibition: Group of porcelain articles by Sir James Duke and Nephews, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Group of porcelain articles by Sir James Duke and Nephews, 1862. Ceramics in antique style which have...as a centrepiece a large vase of an Etruscan character

The International Exhibition: clock, candelabra, and portes bouquets, by M. Poilleux... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: clock, candelabra, and portes bouquets, by M. Poilleux, of Paris, 1862....the French have long surpassed us in cheapness of production and in artistic taste

The International Exhibition: figures bearing candelabra, in the French Court... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: figures bearing candelabra, in the French Court, by Messrs. Miroy Brothers, Paris, 1862. These works are not favoured with very conspicuous positions in the exhibition

The Great International Exhibition: chimneypiece by the Royal Saxon China Manufactory, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Great International Exhibition: chimneypiece by the Royal Saxon China Manufactory, 1862. Our Engraving represents a chimneypiece of a unique character

The International Exhibition: Bohemian glass, by Harrach and Hofmann, in the Austrian Court, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Bohemian glass, by Harrach of Bohemia, and Hofmann of Prague, in the Austrian Court, 1862. The central object...has its dishes

The International Exhibition: group of glass by Powell and Sons, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: group of glass by Powell and Sons, 1862. Within the memory of many of our readers, art was applied almost exclusively to the decoration of works for the wealthier

Glowing Bowl
Treechild

Painting on Paper, Lady Enjoying Music, India
3609795 Painting on Paper, Lady Enjoying Music, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Women Holding Oil Lamp Miniature Painting, India
3609792 Women Holding Oil Lamp Miniature Painting, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Portrait of Radha, Greatest Devotee of Krishna, India
3610010 Portrait of Radha, Greatest Devotee of Krishna, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Woman with Rudra Veena Miniature Painting, India
3609796 Woman with Rudra Veena Miniature Painting, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Woman Holding Rudra Veena and Flower Garland Miniature Painting, India
3609794 Woman Holding Rudra Veena and Flower Garland Miniature Painting, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Mughal Lady Enjoying Drink, India
3609799 Miniature Painting of Mughal Lady Enjoying Drink, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Woman Sitting on Elephant and Holding Flower Miniature Painting, India
3609793 Woman Sitting on Elephant and Holding Flower Miniature Painting, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Celtic Relics, Personal Ornaments of Gold and Bronze. Gold bracelet, three bronze fibulas, enamelled bronze horse trapping, enamelled ring, bronze torque, gold torque, gold earring, bronze ornament

Edwardian fireplace with ornaments. circa 1908

Man of Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia
Native man of Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia. Date: 1922

Lock-rings, Gorteenreagh, County Clare, Late Bronze Age, 800-700 BC (gold)
XBP390423 Lock-rings, Gorteenreagh, County Clare, Late Bronze Age, 800-700 BC (gold) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); diam: 9.9 cm; National Museum of Ireland, Dublin

Antique shop in The Old Salthouse, St Ives, Cornwall. 15th February 1954

Blue domed roofs, Tunisia
Ornamental blue domed rooftops, Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia Date: 1987

Irish old lady, Co Clare, Ireland
A little Irish lady wearing a flowered apron stands in her garden in front of a derelict lorry and a flowering hydrangea. County Clare, Ireland Date: 1990

Detail of facade of historical house at Holasovice Historal Village Reservation, UNESCO, Holasovice, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic

Park and Chateau Balleroy, Calvados, Normandy, France

Baroque Park and Chateau Balleroy, Calvados, Normandy, France

Portrait of a Msai woman wearing traditional beaded jewelry in a village near Arusha, Tanzania, Africa

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Ornaments: A Journey Through Time and Culture Step into the world of ornaments, where beauty and history intertwine. From the elegant streets of Paris to the charming countryside of Cornwall, these decorative pieces have adorned homes and brought joy for centuries. In The Oak (colour litho), we witness the grandeur of a majestic tree, symbolizing strength and resilience. Its branches reach towards the sky, echoing nature's intricate designs that inspire artists like Owen Jones. His Egyptian 10 ornament transports us to ancient times, while Renaiss 78 takes us on a journey through Renaissance opulence. Traveling further back in time, we enter Samuel John Goviers house in Chacewater, Cornwall during the early 1900s. The living room is filled with exquisite ornaments that tell stories of generations past. Mrs Gerald Legge proudly poses with her young sons Rupert and William amidst their cherished treasures. Leaving Europe behind, we find ourselves in Erfurt where Ludwig Müller's garden business showcases whimsical Gnomen-Figuren des Gartentechnischen Geschäfts. These enchanting figures bring life to gardens and remind us of our connection to nature. Art Nouveau Headdress /1 captivates with its intricate details and graceful lines. It represents an era when art merged seamlessly with everyday life - a true celebration of beauty in all forms. Venturing beyond aesthetics lies deeper symbolism within ornaments such as Easter Eggs decorated with beads from traditional Hungarian folklore or clay bulls adorning rooftops throughout Peru for good luck. These objects connect communities across borders and carry cultural significance passed down through generations. Finally, we encounter a Pokot man wearing beaded ornaments unique to his tribe – a testament to their rich heritage as pastoralists speaking Southern Nilotic languages. Each bead tells a story; each ornament carries meaning beyond mere decoration and can more than just embellishments; they are gateways into different worlds – glimpses into history, culture, and personal stories.