Cloches Collection

Les Cloches de Corneville, French comic opera in English, Theatre Royal, Plymouth Date: early 20th century

Les Cloches de Corneville by Clairville and Charles Gabet. It was adapted into English by H. B. Farnie and Robert Reece. Reverse of the previous flyer for the Halifax Amateur Operatic Society

Ms 306 f. 27r King David seated strikes a peal of five bells, from a Breviary
FIT276967 Ms 306 f.27r King David seated strikes a peal of five bells, from a Breviary, Use of Paris, 1400 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); 16.5x7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Two plates with a selection of Chinese musical instruments (coloured engraving)
CHT176859 Two plates with a selection of Chinese musical instruments (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Tzar kolokol ou la reine des cloches a Moscou (engraving)
3629494 Tzar kolokol ou la reine des cloches a Moscou (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tzar kolokol ou la reine des cloches a Moscou)

Golden Soil: French methods of Market Gardening for England, showing scenes from the Market Garden at Thatcham, Berkshire. Date: 1908

Chimes of the Clock of St. Lambert in Liege, Belgium, from
KW260550 Chimes of the Clock of St. Lambert in Liege, Belgium, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho) by French School

Ms Gen 288 f. 183v King and music, c. 1460 (vellum)
GUL176508 Ms Gen 288 f.183v King and music, c.1460 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Glasgow University Library, Scotland; eUniversity of Glasgow Library; French, out of copyright

Ms 124 f. 83 Historiated initial depicting King David playing a carillon
XIR159104 Ms 124 f. 83 Historiated initial depicting King David playing a carillon, illustration from a psalter (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Amiens

Lawn Party at a Mansion, 1926 (screen print)
2629963 Lawn Party at a Mansion, 1926 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

The Spirits of the Bells, illustration to The Chimes
DHM139129 The Spirits of the Bells, illustration to The Chimes by Charles Dickens (1812-70) 1845 (colour engraving) by English School, (19th century); Charles Dickens Museum, London

The florist (engraving)
967829 The florist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The florist. Illustration for Sunshine for Showery Days (S W Partridge, c 1895)

Les Cloches de Corneville, Theatre Royal, Bath, E St Albans Comic Opera Company. 1905

Flight of a Belle - Witty French postcard showing a glamorous beauty taking flight over the countryside !!! Date: 1905

Florence St. John (1855 1912), English singer and actress of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, famous for her roles in operetta, musical burlesque, music hall

Strawberries under cloches, Duleek, Co Meath, Ireland

Corneville-les-Cloches, Eure, France - The Bells. Date: 1914

American women students visit St Pauls cathedral. 30 June 1926

Vegetables growing under cloche with watering can in garden, Kirk House, Chipping, Preston, Lancashire, England, May

Les cloches de Corneville. Date c1878

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"Cloches: The Melodic Charms of French Opera and Musical Instruments" Step into the enchanting world of "Les Cloches de Corneville, " a captivating French comic opera that has delighted audiences for generations. Set in the picturesque Theatre Royal, this timeless production by Clairville and Charles Gabet transports you to the idyllic village of Corneville, where love, laughter, and music intertwine. As you immerse yourself in this operatic masterpiece, imagine King David seated amidst grandeur striking a peal of five bells from a Breviary. The resounding chimes echo through your soul, filling it with joyous melodies reminiscent of Chinese musical instruments showcased on two vibrant plates. Intriguingly, an engraving titled "Tzar kolokol ou la reine des cloches à Moscou" captures the majestic beauty of Moscow's bell tower. Its golden allure symbolizes not only regality but also the rich soil that nurtures France's market gardens using innovative techniques shared in "Golden Soil: French methods of Market Gardening for England. " The harmonious rhythm continues as we journey to Liege, Belgium, where the chimes of St. Lambert's Clock mesmerize passersby with their melodious symphony. This echoes back to ancient times when King David himself played a carillon depicted in Ms Gen 288 f. 183v—a testament to music's enduring power throughout history. Fast forward to 1926 at a lavish mansion lawn party captured in vivid detail through screen print artistry—guests reveling amidst blooming flowers while being serenaded by ethereal spirits emanating from bells themselves as illustrated in "The Spirits of the Bells. " Finally, our exploration concludes with an exquisite engraving titled "The Florist. " It encapsulates both elegance and craftsmanship as delicate blossoms are arranged meticulously—a visual representation mirroring how each note is carefully composed within the magical realm of cloches.