Ornate Collection (page 4)

Gateway, Clare College, Cambridge
An etching which shows an ornate iron gateway entrance to Clare College, Cambridge, founded in 1326, by Richard Badew. Date: circa 1920

Advert, Clyde Paper Company, Rutherglen, Scotland
Advert for Clyde Paper Company Ltd, Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Doultons improved hooded baths, London, Paisley and Paris. circa 1890

Italy, Veneto, Venice. Christmas tree in St Marks square near the cathedral, at dusk

Marble Balustrades of the Staircase in the Foreign Office, c1935. Creator: King
Marble Balustrades of the Staircase in the Foreign Office, c1935. The Italianate interior of the Foreign Office in King Charles Street, off Whitehall, in central London

Coat of arms 17th century Clegge and Wall
This image is from a copperplate engraving, and shows part of a roll of arms from Richard Blome s

Coat of arms copperplate 17th century Elwes and Choke
This image is from a copperplate engraving, and shows part of a roll of arms from Richard Blome s

Freiburg Minster Cathedral in Breisgau, Germany Circa 1887
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Freiburg Minster Cathedral in Breisgau, Germany Circa 1887. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Entrance to Heidelberg Castle in Heidelberg, Germany Circa 1887
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Entrance to Heidelberg Castle in Heidelberg, Germany Circa 1887. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Castle Solitude near Stuttgart illuminated at sunset, Stuttgart, Germany

Main entrance, Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset, a late Elizabethan mansion with garden. Date: circa 1960s

Advert for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Victorian items 1896
A selection of Victorian household items; twin oil and vinegar bottles, solid silver candlestick holders, ornate mounted hair brush, cut crystal scent bottle, chased silver lamp with burner

London Trade Card - Nathan Drake, Colourman, successor to Mr Robert Keating, White Hart, Long Acre, London, supplies for artists and house painters. circa 1760s

Harley Street and Queen Anne Street, London
Corner of Harley Street and Queen Anne Street, London. circa 1905

Middlesex Pauper Lunatic Asylum, 1849
The Italianate exterior of the New Middlesex Pauper Lunatic Asylum at Colney Hatch, near Friern Barnet, Middlesex (North London). The foundation stone was laid in 1849 by Prince Albert

South East Asia; Thialand; Bangkok; Yaksha at wat phra kaeo The Grand Palace
Thailand, Bangkok, Yaksha at Wat Phra Kaeo The Grand Palace

Europe, Spain, Barcelona, Arc de Triomf

Europe, Spain, Salamanca, Madonna and child painting in cathedral

Carnival Venice Italy Masked Costumes

Candelabra, St Stephens Cathedral, Vienna, Austria

Sarracenia or Trumpet Pitcher Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Sarracenia or Trumpet Pitcher Plant: Plate 54

Smithfield Market (1868), London, England, United Kingdom

Spain, Seville. Alcazar (aka Reales Alcazares), Moorish / Mudejar fortress rebuilt as a palace
Moorish architectural detail, Alcazar (Reales Alcazares), Seville, Spain

Germany, Passau. St. Stevens Cathedral, baroque interior. Worlds largest pipe organ with over 17, 000 pipes & 231 registers

Europe, Czech Republic, Cent. Bohemia, Prague (Praha) Nove Mesto: U Fleku Beer Hall
Europe, Czech Republic, Cent. Bohemia, Prague (Praha), Nove Mesto: U Fleku Beer Hall, sign detail

Down Cathedral historical burial place of St Patrick
In the period following St Patricks death in 461 AD the Hill of Down came to be regarded as his traditional burial place. Down Cathedral is known as the historical burial place of Saint Patrick

Bulgaria, Sofia, Natsionalen Istoritcheski Muzej, Gold leaf with animal figures from Varna
Prehistory, Bulgaria, Aeneolithic - Gold leaf with animal figures from excavations at Varna, tomb 36

Interior view of La Compania de Jesus, the Jesuit church in Quito, Ecuador

Africa, Ethiopia
Jordan, Petra. Central figure on the facade of Petra, Jordans most spectacular monument, The Treasury, is the eroded figure of and Amazon wielding an axe

Balloon ascent by Blanchard
Jean-Pierre Blanchards balloon, probably for the planned ascent from the Champ de Mars, Paris, 2 March 1784. A slightly fanciful representation of the balloon, parachute and carriage. circa 1784

Poster advertising Rajah Cigars, showing an Indian man in ornate clothes, wearing a turban. 20th century

Europe, Germany, Potsdam. Park Sanssouci, Schloss Sanssouci Castle, exterior detail

Asia, Japan, Kumamoto. Detail of the Kumamoto, jo Castle

Poplar Union Schools, Brentwood, Essex
In 1906, the Poplar Union (East London) established a Schools site located between Shenfield and Hutton, near Brentwood, Essex

Terracotta figures, Lalji Temple, Kalna, West Bengal, India
Detail of terracotta figures on the Lalji Temple in Kalna, known as the Temple City, in West Bengal, India. The temple was built in the mid-18th century

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Yalta, Ukraine
View of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Yalta, Ukraine. It was built in 1902

Items in the Tudor Exhibition, 1890
Engraving showing a number of relics from the sixteenth century exhibited in the Tudor Exhibition of 1890. The items pictured include: Henry VIIIs hat (top right)

Saint Bruno / Butler Lives
SAINT BRUNO alias BRUNO THE GREAT Archbishop of Cologne and Duke of Lorraine

Strauss / Rosenkavalier / 6
ROSENKAVALIER the Princess of Werdenberg unites Count Octavian and Sophie von Faninal

Frock, Fur & Feather Fan
Narrow tubular shaped dress in an ornate fabric by Worth with a plunging back, beaded straps, fur trimmed hem & a long train attached at the lower back. She holds a large feather fan

16th Century Cavalry
A young man in the suite of the emperor Carl V : his horse is partially armoured, and both rider and mount are heavily ornamented as befits an imperial courtier

Ceiling of the Spanish Synagogue in Prague
Anne Ponsen

The Imperial Institute, South Kensington, London Date: circa 1900

Programme cover, New Theatre Royal, Worthing, Sussex -- Manager, Mr Mallaby. circa 1890s

Sayajirao Gaekwad III, Maharaja of Baroda, Indian ruler
Sayajirao Gaekwad III (Shrimant Gopalrao Gaekwad) (1863-1939), Maharaja of Baroda from 1875 to 1939, and a notable reformist. Seen here during the First World War. Date: circa 1913-1914

Sir Pertab (Pratap) Singh, Maharaja of Idar, Indian ruler
Sir Pertab (Pratap) Singh (1845-1922), Maharaja of Idar (Gujarat), Indian ruler, First World War. Date: circa 1913-1914

Maharaja Dhiraja Holkar of Indore, Indian ruler
Maharajah Dhiraja Holkar of Indore (Tukojirao Holkar III) (reigned 1903-1926), Indian ruler, First World War. Date: circa 1913-1914

Advert, Blacklock & Macarthur, Glasgow, Scotland
Advert for Blacklock & Macarthur, Paint and Varnish Manufacturers, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

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Step into a world of opulence and grandeur with these ornate treasures from around the globe. First, feast your eyes on a vintage poster advertising Air Ceylon, adorned with intricate patterns that transport you to exotic destinations. Next, delve into the medieval tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, beautifully illustrated by William McLaren in rich hues and detailed designs. Travel back in time as you explore an antique map of Tasmania, its borders embellished with delicate cartographic elements. Then, discover the elegance of Barry, Ostlere & Shepherd Ltd through their captivating advert that showcases their craftsmanship. Marvel at the architectural wonder of the Tulip staircase in Queens House, Greenwich - a spiral masterpiece that exudes sophistication. Immerse yourself in history as you gaze upon a wartime poster featuring Churchill's famous words - an embodiment of strength and resilience. Experience glamour on wheels as Barbra Streisand glides across the screen on roller skates in "Funny Girl, " capturing hearts with her performance inspired by American comedienne Fanny Brice. Indulge your senses further with Marie Antoinette Meytens' portrait - every brushstroke revealing her regal allure. Reflect upon tradition and labor as Adam delved while Eve span is depicted through artistry. Feel the rhythm and passion emanating from Black Dyke Mills Band as they fill the air with melodious sounds. Lastly, encounter Sheela-na-Gig perched on an Irish church wall; this enigmatic figure invites contemplation about ancient customs and beliefs. Finally, immerse yourself in Claude Lorrain's landscape painting where nature intertwines seamlessly with human creation – a testament to both beauty and skill. These ornate wonders captivate our imagination; each one tells its own story through intricate details that leave us awe-inspired by human creativity throughout history.