Mottle Collection

Muffed Flying Tumblers, Pigeons
A portrait of four sub-variants of the Flying Tumbler pigeon breed. The Flying Tumblers shown is the Black Rose-Wing, the Red Rose-Wing, the Red-Badge and the Black Saddle

Bowl with Flared Rim and Partridge-feather Mottles, late 11th / 12th cent
Bowl with Flared Rim and Partridge-feather Mottles, Northern Song (960-1127) or Jin dynasty (1115-1234), late 11th/12th century

Stepped Art Deco fireplace 1936
Stepped Art Deco fireplace in two dull mottled coloured tiles with raised hearth, more for the bedroom. Date: 1936

Canada Lynx (Lynx canadensis) on the prowl through the snow outside of Whitehorse; Yukon, Canada

Canadian lynx in the wintry forest, Yukon
Portrait of a Canadian lynx (Lynx canadensis) sitting in the wintry forest, looking at the camera; Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

Tiled fireplace with wooden surround 1936
Slabbed in three different mottled tiles with kerbed hearth and a high oak wooden surround with ebonized shelf in the middle. Date: 1936

Art Deco fireplace 1936
Dull mottle tiles with plain vertical pattern to the side and a Art Deco centre. Date: 1936

Pigeons - Three Russian Trumpeters, Fancy Breed
Three Russian Trumpeters, Black-Mottled, Black and White, are seen here in their coop. The illustration presents the breeds unique feathering which radiates from around their heads

Hereford Bull
A Hereford Bull. Benjamin Tomkins is credited with founding the Hereford Breed in 1742, with a bull calf and Pigeon and Mottle, two cows inherited from his father. Date: 1950s

Two bedroom fireplace 1936
Two fire places with simple designs, one with two coloured tiles with kerbed hearth and the other with a raised hearth. Date: 1936

Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Armitage Green Basin
Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Armitage Green Wash Basin (sink). Date: circa 1920s

Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Staffordshire Blue Closet
Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Staffordshire Blue Water Closet (toilet). Date: circa 1920s

Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware -Dove Grey Basin
Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Dove Grey Wash Basin (sink). Date: circa 1920s

Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Mottled Amber Basin
Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware - Mottled Amber Wash Basin (sink). Date: circa 1920s

Pigeons - Burmese or Florentine, Starling and Spot Fairy
A portrait illustration showing three breeds of pigeon. At the top of the illustration is a Burmese pigeon, now commonly known as a Florentine

Pigeons - Clean Legged Flying Tumblers
A portrait of three sub-variants of the Clean Legged Flying Tumbler pigeon breed. The variants shown are a Yellow-Mottled, Red-Mottled, a Black-Mottled, or a Rosewinced

Short Faced Tumbler Pigeons
A portrait of four sub-varients of the Short Faced Tumbler pigeons seen in their coop with a nest. The four subvarients pictured are the Black, Red, and Yellow Mottled Short Faced Tumbler

Almond Tumbler Sub-varieties
A portrait of four sub-variety pigeons of the English Short Faced Tumbler breed. Showing the full-length body and characteristics of the Almond Splash, the Red Agate Splash or Mottle

Picture No. 10884298
Grey Whale - Whale-watcher tourist touching friendly calf (Eschrichtius robustus) Date:

Picture No. 10884283
Grey Whale - Whale-watcher tourist touching friendly calf (Eschrichtius robustus) Date:

Picture No. 10884289
Grey Whale - spy-hopping (Eschrichtius robustus) Date:

Picture No. 10884281
Grey Whale - Whale-watcher tourist touching friendly calf (Eschrichtius robustus) Date:

Picture No. 10884279
Grey Whale - Whale-watcher touching friendly whale (Eschrichtius robustus) Date:

Picture No. 10884282
Grey Whale - Whale-watcher tourist touching friendly calf (Eschrichtius robustus) Date:

Gray Whale - San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California, Mexico
SE-1321 Gray Whale San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California, Mexico Eschrichtius robustus Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Grey Whale - diving - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1337 Grey Whale - diving San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico Eschrichtius robustus Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Grey Whale - spy-hopping - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1330 Grey Whale - spy-hopping San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico Eschrichtius robustus Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Grey Whale - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1339 Grey Whale San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico Eschrichtius robustus Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Grey Whale - blowing - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1340 Grey Whale - blowing San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico Eschrichtius robustus Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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"Mottle: A Melange of Muffed Flying Tumblers, Art Deco Fireplaces, and Exquisite Pigeons" Step into a world where muffled flying tumblers dance through the sky, their feathers creating a mesmerizing display. Picture an elegant stepped art deco fireplace from 1936, exuding timeless charm and sophistication. In this captivating scene, three Russian trumpeter pigeons take center stage - a fancy breed that adds an air of regality to the surroundings. Travel back in time to the late 11th/12th century and discover a bowl with a flared rim adorned with partridge-feather mottles. Its intricate design speaks volumes about the craftsmanship of yesteryears. Meanwhile, a majestic Hereford bull stands proud against the backdrop of another stunning two-bedroom fireplace from 1936. As you explore further, you encounter yet another masterpiece - a tiled fireplace with a wooden surround from the same era. Its intricate details transport you to an era when elegance was paramount. But it's not just nature and architecture that showcase mottled beauty; Armitage Coloured (Mottle) Ware takes center stage as well. Behold the Armitage Green Basin - its vibrant hues blending seamlessly together like strokes on an artist's canvas. The Staffordshire Blue Closet follows suit with its own unique charm while showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. The Dove Grey Basin invites tranquility into any space it graces while emanating subtle sophistication. Lastly, feast your eyes upon the Mottled Amber Basin - its warm tones reminiscent of sunsets over vast horizons. In this enchanting world filled with muffle-flying tumblers, art deco fireplaces, and stunning pigeon breeds – both real and ceramic – we are reminded that beauty comes in many forms. From ancient artifacts to contemporary designs inspired by nature's palette or human ingenuity – each piece tells its own story within this captivating realm of mottles.