Enamel Collection

ADS: BATHROOM, 1905. Advertisement for Standard porcelain enameled baths and one-piece lavatories. Line engraving, English, 1905

Molar tooth
Tooth, transparent cross section of a molar tooth showing the pulp chamber (orange)

The Winter Egg, 1913 (quartz, platinum, orthoclase, diamonds
CH463083 The Winter Egg, 1913 (quartz, platinum, orthoclase, diamonds, gold & demantoid) (see also 463082) by Holmstrom, Albert (1846-1920); height: 10.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement for W H Smith -- newsboy on an enamel sign. circa 1925

Pratts Motor Oil
A circular enamel sign advertising Pratts Motor Oil. *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

Mobiloil enamel sign
An enamel sign advertising Mobiloil. *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

Poor Law Workers Union Badge
An enamel badge worn by members of the Poor Law Workers Union, a trade union established in 1918 and changing its name in 1922 to the Poor Law Officer? Union Date: circa 1919

Mobiloil sign
An enamel sign advertising Mobiloil Oil with the distinctive Mobil company logo of Pegasus, the legendary winged horse in flight. *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

Gold enamelled brooch, presented to Florence Nightingale by Queen Victoria, 1855. Gold, with diamonds and enamel, said to have been designed by Prince Albert The Prince Consort (1819-1861)

Sutton Hoo Treasure. Royal shoulder-clasps. 7th-8th centurie
Sutton Hoo Treasure. Royal shoulder-clasps decorated with inlaid gold, enamel and garnet. 7th-8th centuries AD. From Mound 1. Near Woodbridge, Suffolk, England. British Museum. London. England

Advert for Main Mainstat gas cookers 1938
Providing ample accommodation for all the food and untensils required in cooking for a family of 6 to 8. This is one of the popular Main gas cookers obtainable in all-enamel

Champion Spark Plug Service Sign
Enamel sign advertising Champion Dependable Spark Plug Service. *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

Enamel sign for Mobiloil
A fine enamel sign advertising Mobiloil, featuring the winged horse Pegasus, the company emblem and logo of Mobil. *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

Heraldic crests, rings and brooches in enamel and gold. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

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

Polarised LM of a molar tooth showing decay
Tooth decay. Polarised light micrograph (PLM) of a longitudinal section through a molar tooth with dental caries, or tooth decay

Enamel eyes for deities made for shrines, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Labourers, 1781. Creator: George Stubbs
Labourers, 1781

Golden earrings with shaped like a dolphin
Earrings with shaped like a dolphin. Gold. From Taranto. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

The Grape Eaters (marble)
XIR895939 The Grape Eaters (marble) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Les Mangeurs de raisin); French, out of copyright

Bacchus and Ariadne, 1808-1811. Creator: Henry Bone (British, 1755-1834)
Bacchus and Ariadne, 1808-1811. Henry Bone devoted three years of his life to creating this work, a tremendous technical achievement and the largest enamel that had ever been made

Vichy, France - Bathroom
Vichy, France - Taking the healing waters - here the patient is wrapped up and then submerged within a superb enamel bath. Note the spectacular art nouveau tiling! Date: early 1910s

Catalan pharmacy pot (17th-18th c. ). Ceramics
Catalan pharmacy pot (17th-18th c.). Ceramics. SPAIN. Vic. Vic Episcopal Museum

Human tooth anatomy, artwork
Human tooth anatomy. Artwork of a cross-section through a human tooth to show its anatomical structure. The two main areas are the crown (above the gum-line) and the root (embedded in the gum)

Order of the Lion and the Sun
5304569 Order of the Lion and the Sun.; (add.info.: Order of the Lion and the Sun. Iran, Tehran Dated 1826-27. Fath Ali Shah created this order in 1810)

Order of the Lion and the Sun, 1826-27 (enamel)
5304565 Order of the Lion and the Sun, 1826-27 (enamel); (add.info.: Order of the Lion and the Sun. Iran, Tehran Dated 1826-27)

A selection of Victorian diamond, gold and enamel jewellery (diamond, gold, enamel)
1766481 A selection of Victorian diamond, gold and enamel jewellery (diamond, gold, enamel); Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of Victorian diamond)

An enamelled and gem set gold, eagle pendant, 18th century (gold)
3480632 An enamelled and gem set gold, eagle pendant, 18th century (gold); (add.info.: An enamelled and gem set gold, eagle pendant, Islamic possibly north African)

Early Sevres ware: Spring vase, portrait of Louis XV on a plaque, Autumn vase
FLO4633514 Early Sevres ware: Spring vase, portrait of Louis XV on a plaque, Autumn vase, flowers painted by an enamel artist on a plate, sugar bowl 1753, and birds from a sample plaque

Order of the Lion and the Sun
5304567 Order of the Lion and the Sun.; (add.info.: Order of the Lion and the Sun. Iran, Tehran Dated 1826-27. Fath Ali Shah created this order in 1810)

An example of Persian bookbinding from 1417, leather covered boards decorated with coloured enamels
3253040 An example of Persian bookbinding from 1417, leather covered boards decorated with coloured enamels; (add.info.: An example of Persian bookbinding from 1417)

19th century silver and enamel waist clasp from England
3520414 19th century silver and enamel waist clasp from England; (add.info.: 19th century silver and enamel waist clasp from England.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th Century silver, bronze, gold and enamel clasp from Japan
3520412 19th Century silver, bronze, gold and enamel clasp from Japan; (add.info.: 19th Century silver, bronze, gold and enamel clasp from Japan.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Gold Thewa Brooch
3520393 Gold Thewa Brooch; (add.info.: Gold Thewa Brooch made from gold, enamel and glass, in India during the 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A typical Victorian wash stand
5310217 A typical Victorian wash stand; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a typical Victorian wash stand with decorative enamelled back. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A selection of jewelled gold, enamel and pearl Renaissance jewellery (gold, enamel, pearl)
1766468 A selection of jewelled gold, enamel and pearl Renaissance jewellery (gold, enamel, pearl); Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of jewelled gold)

Portrait of Henri D'Albret, 1556 (enamel)
1574126 Portrait of Henri D'Albret, 1556 (enamel); (add.info.: Portrait of Henri D'Albret (1503-1555), King of Navarre

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The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving)
8644856 The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plate, 1866-75 (tin-glazed earthenware, stenciled and enameled)
5862034 Plate, 1866-75 (tin-glazed earthenware, stenciled and enameled) by Bracquemond, Felix (1833-1914); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Felix Henri Bracquemond).

Jewel formed as a merman blowing a conch
CH38304 Jewel formed as a merman blowing a conch; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images.

19th Century silver, bronze, gold and enamel clasp from Japan
3520413 19th Century silver, bronze, gold and enamel clasp from Japan; (add.info.: 19th Century silver, bronze, gold and enamel clasp from Japan.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A glass virginal from Austria
3507391 A glass virginal from Austria; (add.info.: A glass virginal, an early spinet with the strings parallel to the keyboard, typically rectangular, from Austria)

A glass virginal from Austria
3507390 A glass virginal from Austria; (add.info.: A glass virginal, an early spinet with the strings parallel to the keyboard, typically rectangular, from Austria)

Large dagger with a Damascus steel blade from Qajar, Iran
3079241 Large dagger with a Damascus steel blade from Qajar, Iran; (add.info.: Large dagger with a Damascus steel blade from Qajar, Iran. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

14th century Arabic vase in enamelled glass (colour litho)
8663512 14th century Arabic vase in enamelled glass (colour litho) by Middle Eastern School (15th-16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 14th century Arabic vase in enamelled glass)

A pair of jewelled lorgnettes; A French jewelled and plique-a-jour enamel dragonfly brooch; Art Nouveau plique-a-jour
1766488 A pair of jewelled lorgnettes; A French jewelled and plique-a-jour enamel dragonfly brooch; Art Nouveau plique-a-jour enamel brooch; a French Art Nouveau brooch pendant

A selection of pendants and brooches, a fine gold necklace and a Swiss gold and enamel bracelet watch (gold, enamel)
1766487 A selection of pendants and brooches, a fine gold necklace and a Swiss gold and enamel bracelet watch (gold, enamel); Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of pendants and brooches)

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Enamel, the delicate art of fusing glass to metal, has adorned objects throughout history. From the intricate details on a molar tooth to the opulent Gold enamelled brooch presented to Florence Nightingale, its versatility is undeniable. In 1913, The Winter Egg showcased enamel's beauty with its quartz, platinum, orthoclase and diamond composition. This masterpiece exemplified the craftsmanship behind this ancient technique. Even in everyday life, enamel finds its place. An advertisement for W H Smith displayed an eye-catching sign that captured attention with vibrant colors and flawless finish. Similarly, a Mobiloil enamel sign stood proudly as a symbol of quality and reliability. Not limited to commercial use alone, it also played a significant role in social movements. The Poor Law Workers Union Badge became a powerful statement of solidarity among workers fighting for their rights. The automotive industry embraced enamel too; Pratts Motor Oil and Champion Spark Plug Service signs were iconic symbols seen across roadsides worldwide. These signs not only represented trusted brands but also added a touch of nostalgia to our collective memory. Heraldic crests, rings, and brooches crafted meticulously in gold and they have been treasured heirlooms passed down through generations. Each piece tells a story of heritage and tradition while showcasing the exquisite beauty achieved by combining these two materials. But it isn't just about luxury or aesthetics; sometimes even decay can be captivating when viewed through polarised light microscopy—a mesmerizing display revealing both fragility and resilience within every molar tooth affected by decay. Enamel's charm extends beyond decorative purposes; it found practical applications too. In 1938 an advert for Main Mainstat gas cookers highlighted how this durable material could withstand high temperatures while adding elegance to any kitchen setting. From historical artifacts like The Winter Egg to everyday items like advertising signs or badges representing social change—enamel continues to captivate us with its timeless allure.