Ivories Collection

Peggy Piano Desmond - BBC Queen of the Ivories
Peggy Piano Desmond (1913-1977) - The BBCs Queen of the Ivories Date: circa 1943

Ivories (litho)
6006333 Ivories (litho) by Glazier, Richard (1851-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ivories. Illustration for A Manual of Historic Ornament by Richard Glazier (Batsford, 1899)

An ivory painter at work (engraving)
3635720 An ivory painter at work (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An ivory painter at work)

Mirror case (engraving)
3635716 Mirror case (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mirror case. Illustration for The Industrial Arts published for the Board of Education)

Italian comb, sixteenth century (engraving)
3635714 Italian comb, sixteenth century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian comb, sixteenth century)

Two sides of casket, in the British museum (engraving)
3635711 Two sides of casket, in the British museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two sides of casket, in the British museum)

Cup, in the British museum (engraving)
3635710 Cup, in the British museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cup, in the British museum)

Leaf of Roman diptych, second century (engraving)
3635708 Leaf of Roman diptych, second century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leaf of Roman diptych, second century)

Pieta, in the British museum (engraving)
3635719 Pieta, in the British museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pieta, in the British museum)

Illustration of Hands Playing a Piano, 1937 (woodcut print)
2622289 Illustration of Hands Playing a Piano, 1937 (woodcut print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of hands playing a piano; woodcut)

Half of a diptych, English, in the British museum (engraving)
3635723 Half of a diptych, English, in the British museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Half of a diptych, English, in the British museum)

Two groups of the chessmen found in the island of Lewis (engraving)
3635722 Two groups of the chessmen found in the island of Lewis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two groups of the chessmen found in the island of Lewis)

Chessman, in the British museum (engraving)
3635718 Chessman, in the British museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chessman, in the British museum)

Chessman, twelfth century (engraving)
3635717 Chessman, twelfth century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chessman, twelfth century)

Comb, English, eleventh century, in the British museum (engraving)
3635715 Comb, English, eleventh century, in the British museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comb, English, eleventh century, in the British museum)

Cover of a box (engraving)
3635713 Cover of a box (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover of a box. Illustration for The Industrial Arts published for the Board of Education)

Angel, in the British museum (engraving)
3635709 Angel, in the British museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angel, in the British museum)

Cherry blossom at Yoshiwara, Yokohama, Japan. Date: circa 1900s

ILN cover 1957, Assyrian ivory carving at Nimrud
Front cover of the Illustrated London News, 23rd November 1957. A god or prince plucking the flowering lotus: one of a series of superb ivories found in a hitherto untouched Assyrian palace at

Pyx Women Christ Tomb 500s Eastern Mediterranean
Artokoloro

Plaques, Scenes, Story, Joshua, 9001000, Constantinople, Byzantine, Ivory, traces, polychromy, gilding, bone, border strips, 17a, 2 1/2 x 3 9/16 1/4, 6.3 9 0.6 cm, b, 1 1/16 1/16, 2.7 9.1 0.2

Game Piece Scene Life Apollonius Tyre ca 1170
Artokoloro

Panel Diptych Announcing Consulship Justinian
Artokoloro

Book Cover Byzantine Icon Crucifixion 1000 ivory
Artokoloro

Around the Piano
A stylish young couple get ready to sing a duet beside the piano, while a smart pianist tickles the ivories.. Date: 1930s

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Peggy Piano Desmond - BBC Queen of the Ivories, known for her mesmerizing performances on the piano keys. Ebony and Ivory harmoniously blend under her skillful touch, creating melodies that resonate with the soul. The artistry transcends mere music; it encompasses a rich history and intricate craftsmanship. Intriguing engravings depict an ivory painter delicately at work, meticulously bringing life to mirror cases and Italian combs from centuries past. The British Museum proudly displays exquisite caskets adorned with intricate carvings, showcasing the mastery of ancient artisans. A cup crafted from ivory stands as a testament to human ingenuity, its elegant form reflecting both functionality and beauty. A leaf from a Roman diptych captures moments frozen in time, evoking emotions that have endured through generations. The Pieta engraving housed within the British Museum tells a poignant tale of grief and compassion carved into precious ivory. Each stroke etched by skilled hands immortalizes this iconic scene forevermore. An illustration dating back to 1937 showcases hands gracefully dancing across piano keys in perfect harmony – a timeless representation of the power held within these ivories. Lastly, an English diptych displayed at the British Museum offers us only half its story but still captivates our imagination with its detailed engravings. It serves as a reminder that even incomplete narratives can hold immense beauty and intrigue. From Peggy Piano Desmond's enchanting performances to historical artifacts preserved in museums worldwide, ivories continue to fascinate us with their elegance and cultural significance, and are not merely objects; they are gateways into worlds long gone yet forever imprinted on these delicate canvases of nature's artistry.