Ornaments Collection (#7)

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Pair of mid-Victorian shellwork flower displays, each depicting a flower-strewn
475968 Pair of mid-Victorian shellwork flower displays, each depicting a flower-strewn cornucopia (shell) by English School

Five Meissen figures emblematic of the senses, c. 1765 (porcelain)
CH463076 Five Meissen figures emblematic of the senses, c.1765 (porcelain) by Kaendler, Johann Joachim (1706-75); height: 28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Pair of Chinese export figures of Seated Pug Dogs, Qianlong, 1736-95 (ceramic)
3613252 Pair of Chinese export figures of Seated Pug Dogs, Qianlong, 1736-95 (ceramic) by Chinese School (18th century); height: 17.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Two Chelsea models of Hogarths dog Trump, c. 1747-50 (ceramic)
CH433420 Two Chelsea models of Hogarths dog Trump, c.1747-50 (ceramic) by Roubiliac, Louis Francois (1695-1762) (after); width: 27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Glimpses of Roosevelts hunting grounds in East Africa (b / w photo)
6002631 Glimpses of Roosevelts hunting grounds in East Africa (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Holkham II. 13, folio from Album Ashby II (w / c on paper)
5673787 Holkham II. 13, folio from Album Ashby II (w/c on paper) by Bartoli, Francesco (1675-1730); 26.3x17.2 cm; By kind permission of the Earl of Leicester

The Queens birthday table, Balmoral Castle, 24th May 1873 (b / w photo)
JHL390926 The Queens birthday table, Balmoral Castle, 24th May 1873 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria (1819-1901); ); English

The Queens Sitting Room, Villa Clara, c. 1870-80 (b / w photo)
JHL390925 The Queens Sitting Room, Villa Clara, c.1870-80 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advert for James Lindley s, 3 Cranbourne Street, Leicester Square, London (engraving)
586223 Advert for James Lindley s, 3 Cranbourne Street, Leicester Square, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for James Lindley s)

Japanese oiran and samurai. Japanese courtesan in kimono with fan and hair ornaments, and two Japanese samurai in chonmage hairstyle wearing montsuki over hakama with two swords (katana)

Garden decorations, from Magazine of Garden Gems, by G
STC172967 Garden decorations, from Magazine of Garden Gems, by G. van Laar, published 1802 (colour litho) (see also 172966) by Dutch School

Decorative ornaments from the tablinum of the house of Lucius Caecilius Jucundus. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhns Les Plus Belles

Decorative ornaments with centaurs and harpies in the oecus or living room in the house of Lucius Caecilius Iucundus. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno

Costumes of the Japanese, 1820s. Man in hat, kimono and sandals, holding a fan, and woman in silk robes with hair ornaments

Ornaments of the Native Americans of Virginia (Powhatan) worn in a dance: belts 1, 2, 3, girdle of Thevetia ahouai kernels 4, bead necklaces 5, 6, 7, feather headdresses 8, 9, apron 10 and shirt 11

Pair of Thai roof ornaments (painted wood)
3618328 Pair of Thai roof ornaments (painted wood) by Thai School; height: 211.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Distressed by acid rain and mounted on green-painted wood blocks)

Francos, Edad Media (colour litho)
2810693 Francos, Edad Media (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francos, Edad Media)

South African Ornaments and Utensils (chromolitho)
3649828 South African Ornaments and Utensils (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South African Ornaments and Utensils)

Ornaments on the walls, House of Sanchez (colour litho)
3652077 Ornaments on the walls, House of Sanchez (colour litho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ornaments on the walls, House of Sanchez)

Egyptian column, Mitchell, Vance & Co. Main Building, Centennial Exhibition
3822912 Egyptian column, Mitchell, Vance & Co. Main Building, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (b/w photo) by Centennial Photographic Co

Silver plating (chromolitho)
2817091 Silver plating (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver plating. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Folding mirror, c. 1876 (wood)
2972935 Folding mirror, c.1876 (wood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Coiffure with Plaits and Russian Bandeaux (engraving)
3623823 Coiffure with Plaits and Russian Bandeaux (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure with Plaits and Russian Bandeaux)

Coiffure with Curl-Bandeaux (engraving)
3623817 Coiffure with Curl-Bandeaux (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure with Curl-Bandeaux)

Brides Coiffure, 1830 (engraving)
3623816 Brides Coiffure, 1830 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brides Coiffure, 1830)

Coiffure Soiree, Turban, 1830 (engraving)
3623813 Coiffure Soiree, Turban, 1830 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure Soiree, Turban, 1830)

Young Ladys Ball-Coiffure (engraving)
3623811 Young Ladys Ball-Coiffure (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Ladys Ball-Coiffure)

Coiffure with a Turban, Madame de Stael (engraving)
3623808 Coiffure with a Turban, Madame de Stael (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure with a Turban, Madame de Stael)

Coiffure Empress Marie-Louise (engraving)
3623807 Coiffure Empress Marie-Louise (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure Empress Marie-Louise)

Coiffure of Lady Hussar (engraving)
3623802 Coiffure of Lady Hussar (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure of Lady Hussar)

Coiffure Princesse de Lamballe (engraving)
3623795 Coiffure Princesse de Lamballe (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure Princesse de Lamballe)

Coiffure of Bandeaux D Amour, Love-Bandeaux (engraving)
3623789 Coiffure of Bandeaux D Amour, Love-Bandeaux (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure of Bandeaux D Amour, Love-Bandeaux)

Coiffure a la Belle-Poule, Name of a Warship (engraving)
3623787 Coiffure a la Belle-Poule, Name of a Warship (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure a la Belle-Poule, Name of a Warship)

Powdered Coiffure Marie Antoinette (engraving)
3623786 Powdered Coiffure Marie Antoinette (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Powdered Coiffure Marie Antoinette)

Powdered Coiffure, Louis XV (engraving)
3623781 Powdered Coiffure, Louis XV (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Powdered Coiffure, Louis XV)

Coiffure a la Garcette, with Fringe (engraving)
3623761 Coiffure a la Garcette, with Fringe (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure a la Garcette, with Fringe)

The Tuscan Coiffure (engraving)
3623746 The Tuscan Coiffure (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tuscan Coiffure)

The "Aumusse, "or Pointed Hood (engraving)
3623738 The " Aumusse, " or Pointed Hood (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Aumusse, " or Pointed Hood)

A Floral Clock (engraving)
3627773 A Floral Clock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Floral Clock. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1893.); © Look and Learn

Bronze Age artefacts (colour litho)
3630318 Bronze Age artefacts (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bronze Age artefacts)

Vases, 1870-1910 (glass)
3084505 Vases, 1870-1910 (glass) by English School; height: 17.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info)

194 Vase, 1890-96 (earthenware)
3084492 194 Vase, 1890-96 (earthenware) by English School, (19th century); height: 24.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Bust of Queen Victoria, 1856 (ivory, marble & glass)
3084463 Bust of Queen Victoria, 1856 (ivory, marble & glass) by Noble, Matthew (1818-76); 23.3x8 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Bloemfontein, Dutch Reformed Church (b / w photo)
3092506 Bloemfontein, Dutch Reformed Church (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bloemfontein, Dutch Reformed Church)

Samoa: Island warrior in wartime dress (colour photo)
3106217 Samoa: Island warrior in wartime dress (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samoa: Island warrior in wartime dress)

Tools and ornaments of the aborigines of the Marquesas Islands, after Dumont D Urville (engraving)
961955 Tools and ornaments of the aborigines of the Marquesas Islands, after Dumont D Urville (engraving) by English School

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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.