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Spangle Collection

"Shimmering with Splendor: Exploring the World of Spangle" From the enchanting gold spangle moth to the mesmerizing drinker moth

Background imageSpangle Collection: Gold spangle and other moths

Gold spangle and other moths
Gold spangle, Autographa bractea 1, 2, Euchalcia modestoides 3, 4, Lamprotes c-aureum 5 and Panchrysia deaurata 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann

Background imageSpangle Collection: Drinker moth, Euthrix potatoria

Drinker moth, Euthrix potatoria, male, female, larva, pupae. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach

Background imageSpangle Collection: Gold spangle moth, Autographa bractea

Gold spangle moth, Autographa bractea (Phalaena Noctua bractea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

Background imageSpangle Collection: Spangle butterfly, Papilio protenor

Spangle butterfly, Papilio protenor. Illustration drawn by George Shaw and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Background imageSpangle Collection: Mans multi-coloured silks and spangle embroidered nightcap, 1610s (silk)

Mans multi-coloured silks and spangle embroidered nightcap, 1610s (silk)
3100413 Mans multi-coloured silks and spangle embroidered nightcap, 1610s (silk) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); (add.info)

Background imageSpangle Collection: Multi-coloured silks and spangle embroidered womans waistcoat, 1610s (silk)

Multi-coloured silks and spangle embroidered womans waistcoat, 1610s (silk)
3100412 Multi-coloured silks and spangle embroidered womans waistcoat, 1610s (silk) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); (add.info)

Background imageSpangle Collection: Tony Blackburn, pictured in Wales in 1996. Antony Kenneth Blackburn

Tony Blackburn, pictured in Wales in 1996. Antony Kenneth Blackburn (born 29 January 1943) is an English disc jockey. He first achieved fame broadcasting on the pirate stations Radio Caroline

Background imageSpangle Collection: Red Spangles Heuchera Blossom On Stem

Red Spangles Heuchera Blossom On Stem

Background imageSpangle Collection: The Set-too Between Old Price And Spangle Jack The Shewman - Fought With Unabated Vigour For Nine

The Set-too Between Old Price And Spangle Jack The Shewman - Fought With Unabated Vigour For Nine Rounds & Yet Undecided, Engraving 1809, A Pugilistic Encounter, Over New Theater Prices

Background imageSpangle Collection: Picture No. 11807473

Picture No. 11807473
Spangle-cheeked Tanager Tangara dowii A medium-sized passerine bird This tanager is an endemic resident breeder in the highlands of Costa Rica

Background imageSpangle Collection: The set-too between Old Price and Spangle Jack the Shewman - fought with unabated

The set-too between Old Price and Spangle Jack the Shewman - fought with unabated vigour for nine rounds & yet undecided, engraving 1809, A pugilistic encounter, over new theater prices

Background imageSpangle Collection: Common Spangle Gall Wasp (Neuroterus quercusbaccarum) galls, on underside of Oak (Quercus sp. ) leaf

Common Spangle Gall Wasp (Neuroterus quercusbaccarum) galls, on underside of Oak (Quercus sp. ) leaf
Common Spangle Gall Wasp (Neuroterus quercusbaccarum) galls, on underside of Oak (Quercus sp.) leaf, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, august

Background imageSpangle Collection: Spangle Gall (Neuroterus numismalis) On underside of oak leaves

Spangle Gall (Neuroterus numismalis) On underside of oak leaves

Background imageSpangle Collection: Oak spangle galls

Oak spangle galls
Common spangle galls of the gall wasp Neuroterus quercusbaccarum on underside of oak leaf. Dorset UK September 2009


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"Shimmering with Splendor: Exploring the World of Spangle" From the enchanting gold spangle moth to the mesmerizing drinker moth, nature unveils its intricate beauty through these winged wonders. The Euthrix potatoria, commonly known as the drinker moth, captivates with its velvety wings adorned in golden spangles that glisten under moonlit skies. Another dazzling member of this family is the Autographa bractea, also known as the gold spangle moth. Its delicate wings shimmer like precious metal, casting a spell on anyone lucky enough to witness its ethereal flight. Not limited to moths alone, even butterflies embrace this captivating allure. The Papilio protenor or spangle butterfly showcases an exquisite blend of vibrant colors and patterns that seem almost too perfect for reality. Stepping back in time to the 1610s, we find ourselves immersed in a world where fashion embraced opulence and extravagance. Men's multi-colored silks and spangled embroidered nightcaps became symbols of status and sophistication. Women flaunted their elegance with multi-colored silk waistcoats embellished with intricate spangle embroidery. In more recent times, Tony Blackburn graced Wales in 1996 exuding his own unique charm. Antony Kenneth Blackburn's charismatic personality sparkled just like those elusive creatures bearing his name. Artists throughout history have been captivated by these enchanting creatures as well. Colored engravings from 1783-1806 immortalize their delicate beauty on paper for generations to admire. Nature continues to surprise us with its diverse offerings; one such marvel being the Red Spangles Heuchera blossom delicately perched upon a stem—a testament to nature's ability to create artistry even at microscopic levels.