Ornament Collection

Snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, as design motif in wallpaper, borders and fabrics.. Lithograph by Verneuil with pochoir (stencil)

Gold Lunulae and Axehead, Early Bronze Age, St Merryn, Cornwall
Two Early Bronze Age gold lunulae and copper alloy flat axehead found in a barrow at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn in 1864. They were discovered on the west side of the bay, near the cliff edge

DANCE: HARKNESS THEATRE. Mural by Enrique Senis-Oliver from the proscenium arch of the Harkness Theatre, on Broadway and 62nd Street in New York City, depicting dancers paying homage to Terpsichore

The Trundholm sun chariot. Early Bronze Age. C. 1400 BC
Prehistory. The Trundholm sun chariot. Early Bronze Age. C. 1400 BC. Scandinavian

Prince Wales Feathers
The Prince of Waless feathers, with the motto Ich Dien (I serve)

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)

Paris, France - Champs-Elysees, The Paiva Mansion. Date: 1902

Advertisement for Rolls Royce cars -- Spirit of Ecstasy bonnet ornament. 1959

medallion, made by Josiah Wedgwood and Sons Ltd. 1775-1780
Late eighteenth century horizontal oval Wedgwood grey blue jasperware medallion, with white reliefs of two classical heads, a female and a youth. Marked " Wedgwood & Bentley"

Char Bangla Temple, Baranagore, West Bengal, India
Detail of carvings above the main entrance to one of the four Shiva (Siva) Mandirs at the Char Bangla Temple, built in the 18th century in Baranagore, West Bengal, India

The Oak (colour litho)
2638657 The Oak (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: Maurice Pillard Verneuil Illustration from Plants)

Matryoschka (russian dolls), Moscow, Russia

Painting of Krishna on glass, and photograph of Gandhi, in 1970s concrete structured home, Ahmedabad, Gujarat state, India, Asia

Jugendstil Dandelions
Dandelions in the Jugendstil manner

Arabic style colorful wooden door, Fez, Morocco, North Africa

The Vine (colour litho)
2638591 The Vine (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: Maurice Pillard Verneuil Illustration from Plants)

Victorian scraps (chromolitho)
3656428 Victorian scraps (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victorian scraps)

Azulejos at Carmo Church, Porto, Portugal

Okimono, Japan
This carved object, depicting an egg and two rats, was made in Japan in the mid 1800s. It is known as an okimono, which means object for display in Japanese

Old colorful Chinese ceramic souvenirs. Snuff boxes, Panjuan Flea Market, Beijing, China. Panjuan Flea Curio market has many fakes, replicas and copies of Chinese products

Lucky Red Lanterns Chinese New Year Decorations Ditan Park Beijing China. During Lunar New Year
Lucky Red Lanterns Chinese New Year Decorations Ditan Park, Beijing, China. During Lunar New Year, many parks and temples in China have large outdoor fairs, festivals

Advertisement for Rolls Royce cars -- Spirit of Ecstasy bonnet ornament photographed in motion. 1959

Block Letters (litho)
6002062 Block Letters (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Block Letters. Illustration for Lettering for Schools and Colleges for the Office)

Botanical illustration of the jonquil, Narcissus jonquilla, showing parts of flower.. Lithograph by Verneuil with pochoir (stencil)

Victorian style domestic interior with fireplace
A Victorian style domestic interior with fireplace, and different patterns everywhere you look

Blue John vase
A vase carved out of the mineral Blue John. The mineral is so far unique to one location in the Derbyshire Peak District, England

Japanese ornamental stone lantern post in a garden setting, next to a tall bush and small stones
JAPAN: GARDEN ORNAMENT. Japanese ornamental stone lantern post in a garden setting, next to a tall bush and small stones. Pen and ink drawing, c1878, possibly by Kano

Garden roller

medallion Clio, made by Wedgwood and Bentley * Josiah Wedgwood (and Sons) Ltd. 1777-1780
Late eighteenth century Wedgwood grey blue jasperware oval medallion with blue wash and white relief of Clio, the muse of history and poetry

Five Wedgwood cameos
An early nineteenth century Wedgwood jasperware convex, rectangular cameo, white with dark blue wash and white reliefs of a classical female figure with an urn. Marked on back " WEDGWOOD"

FRANCE, Jura, Doubs, MONTBELIARD / SOCHAUX: Peugeot Car Museum by Main Peugeot Car Plant
FRANCE, Jura, Doubs, MONTBELIARD/SOCHAUX: Peugeot Car Museum by Main Peugeot Car Plant, Peugeot Radiator Logo

Art Nouveau Flowers
A decorative art nouveau motif of long-stemmed flowers in brown and black

HAND IN HAND
Her hand in his, his hand in hers Date: circa 1880

ERTE: SET DESIGN, 1925. Set design by Erte, 1925, for an oriental ballet scene in the film Paris, released the following year

Easter Egg decorated with beads, folklore, traditional Hungarian

Images of deities on the wall of Kesava Temple, Keshava Temple, Hoysala style, Somnathpur, Somanathapura, Karnataka, South India, India, South Asia, Asia

ALASKA: WOMAN AND BASKETS. A Tlingit Native American woman in Yakutat, Alaska, holding a Haida crest hat and a bag on her lap while seated among baskets made by local villagers. Photographed c1900

Dragon-Shaped Architectural Ornament, 13th / 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Dragon-Shaped Architectural Ornament, 13th/14th century

Turkey. Istanbul. Mausoleum of Roxela. 16th century. Wife of Suleyman I. Tiling. Detail

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

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

Dinner Party at a Mandarins House, from China in a Series of Views
STC89203 Dinner Party at a Mandarins House, from China in a Series of Views by George Newenham Wright (c.1790-1877) engraved by G

Strasbourg Astron. Clock
The Astronomical Clock in the Cathedral at Strasbourg built in 1842 by J B Schwilgue in the form of earlier medieval astronomical clocks. The phases of the moon are shown

Cyclamen persicum plant as motif in designs for tapestry, fabric and wallpaper.. Lithograph by Anna Martin with pochoir (stencil)

North America, USA, Georgia; Hood ornament on rusted car at Old Car City
North America, USA, Georgia, Hood ornament on rusted car at Old Car City

North Africa, Morocco, Fes, Medina, display of Hamzas, or Hands of Fatima

Little girl decorating Christmas tree

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"Ornament: A Kaleidoscope of Beauty and Culture" From the intricate carvings on The Oak to the shimmering Gold Lunulae and Axehead, early Bronze Age artifacts from St Merryn, Cornwall, ornaments have always held a special place in human history. In Paris, France, the Champs-Elysees boasts The Paiva Mansion adorned with exquisite ornamentation that captivates passersby. Meanwhile, at New York City's Harkness Theatre, a mesmerizing mural by Enrique Senis-Oliver pays homage to Terpsichore, the goddess of dance. Traveling back in time to ancient civilizations, we encounter The Trundholm sun chariot - an ornamental masterpiece from the Early Bronze Age that still astounds us today. And who can forget the elegance of Prince Wales Feathers adorning regal attire? Moving forward in time brings us to 1913 when The Winter Egg was crafted using quartz, platinum, orthoclase and diamonds - a true testament to opulence and craftsmanship. Similarly impressive is Josiah Wedgwood and Sons Ltd. 's medallion dating back to 1775-1780. Venturing eastward takes us to Baranagore in West Bengal where Char Bangla Temple stands as a magnificent example of ornate architecture steeped in Indian tradition. On another note entirely is Rolls Royce's advertisement showcasing luxury cars as modern-day ornaments. Delving into Russian culture reveals Matryoschka dolls - charming wooden figurines nested within one another like delicate ornaments waiting to be discovered. Lastly but certainly not least is Krishna painted on glass; an artistic expression of devotion that adds beauty wherever it resides. Whether it be through ancient relics or contemporary creations, ornamentation continues to enchant our senses while reflecting diverse cultures across time and space.