Antique Compendium

A very similar cup by Worcester in the same pattern is illustrated on Page 75 in the book A Compendium of British Cups by Michael Berthoud . The base has a scratched "B" to the bas...

The work is one of the finest late 19th-century compendiums of global ornamental design, compiled for artists, architects, and designers during a time of heightened interest in histo...

The ribbon-back is a published style in Chippendale's compendium The Gentleman & Cabinet Maker’s Director but it is not a form that was often produced in the mid-19th century in Phil...

These prints were published in Stuttgart in 1887 as part of *Der Ornamentenschatz* (The Treasury of Ornament), a major compendium of historical ornament edited by H. Dolmetsch and pr...

Antique Indian Decorative Art Print with Royal Textiles and Weaponry, 1887 This vibrant antique print offers a spectacular glimpse into the richly adorned ceremonial and decorative ...

It is part of "Der Ornamentenschatz," a comprehensive compendium of decorative arts compiled by H. Dolmetsch, published by Julius Hoffmann in Stuttgart in 1887.

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Victorian 1880 Chessboard set complete with chess pieces, boxed checkers pieces, br...

Dolmetsch, 1890s This striking set of four chromolithographic plates presents a vivid celebration of Italian Renaissance decorative arts, originally published in the late 19th centu...

Published in 1887 as part of the monumental design compendium *Der Ornamentenschatz* (The Treasury of Ornament), these plates were compiled by architect and historian H.

These prints were published in 1887 in Stuttgart, Germany, as part of *Der Ornamentenschatz*, a celebrated 19th-century compendium of ornamental styles from across the ages.

These zoological engravings were used in encyclopedic works and natural history compendiums to illustrate global fauna for scholars, collectors, and students.

A similar Coffee can by Worcester with a different pattern is illustrated in the book: A Compendium of British Cups by Michael Berthoud on Page 38, Plate 223.

These prints are part of a vast visual compendium of historical design, intended to document and inspire the decorative arts during the late 19th century.

Antique Persian Decorative Art Prints: Architecture, Ceramics, and Textiles, 1887 This stunning trio of antique prints offers an in-depth view into the refined beauty of Persian dec...

An array of instruments, including a nasal pipe, dropper tube, vial, tongue depressor and even a bandage with illustrations on proper usage are held within this remarkable medical co...

A cup in this pattern is shown in Michael Berthoud's book; "A Compendium of British Cups", page 16. Both pieces are unmarked to the base as was often the case.

He published major natural history studies, including Thaumatographia Naturalis (Amsterdam 1632), a compendium of contemporary knowledge of natural science including astronomy, palae...

Published by Halton & Truscot Smith LTD of London, this edition was a limited run of 1,000 copies authorised by his late wife. A fine compendium of Georgian and Victorian engravings...

He published major natural history studies, including Thaumatographia Naturalis (Amsterdam 1632), a compendium of contemporary knowledge of natural science including astronomy, palae...

Published in London around 1850, this work stands as a visual compendium of diverse animals and natural phenomena from around the world.

Literature: Jason Wigglesworth Burmantofts Faience A Compendium of Design, private press, page 58 for a comparable example.

The base of the cup is unmarked but it is definitely by Mason's and a very similar cup in a different pattern is shown on Page 140 of the book; A Compendium of British Cups" by Micha...

An English language hard bound compendium of sporting letters, dating to the Georgian period, published 1810.

The most complete compendium on the technical sciences of the era. Leupold, Jacob Theatrum Machinarum Generale.

Title: Engraving of Arachnids and Insects from Early 19th-Century Natural History Collection Description: This detailed engraving, part of an early 19th-century natural history co...

It stands out as a collectible artwork from the historical compendium "Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux de l'Amerique Septentrionale" by the ornithological innovator Louis Jean Pierre ...

THE MOST COMPLETE COMPENDIUM ON THE TECHNICAL SCIENCES OF THE ERA Leupold, Jacob Theatri statici universalis, sive Theatrum staticum, Das ist: Schau-Platz der Gewicht-Kunst und Waag...

Similar cups with the Hamilton Flute are illustrated in Michael Berthoud's classic book; A Compendium of British Cups, pages 22 & 23. This coffee can has no makers marks to th...

William Alexander’s "Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Russians" serves as a significant historical compendium, capturing the essence of early 19th-century ...

"Documents décoratifs" is a compendium of Mucha's iconic designs, bringing together a multitude of intricate details, organic forms and a celebration of feminine beauty.

"Documents décoratifs" is a compendium of Mucha's iconic designs, bringing together a multitude of intricate details, organic forms and a celebration of feminine beauty.

"Documents décoratifs" is a compendium of Mucha's iconic designs, bringing together a multitude of intricate details, organic forms and a celebration of feminine beauty.

"Documents décoratifs" is a compendium of Mucha's iconic designs, bringing together a multitude of intricate details, organic forms and a celebration of feminine beauty.

"Documents décoratifs" is a compendium of Mucha's iconic designs, bringing together a multitude of intricate details, organic forms and a celebration of feminine beauty.

"Documents décoratifs" is a compendium of Mucha's iconic designs, bringing together a multitude of intricate details, organic forms and a celebration of feminine beauty.

"Documents décoratifs" is a compendium of Mucha's iconic designs, bringing together a multitude of intricate details, organic forms and a celebration of feminine beauty.

"Documents décoratifs" is a compendium of Mucha's iconic designs, bringing together a multitude of intricate details, organic forms and a celebration of feminine beauty.

"Documents décoratifs" is a compendium of Mucha's iconic designs, bringing together a multitude of intricate details, organic forms and a celebration of feminine beauty.

"Documents décoratifs" is a compendium of Mucha's iconic designs, bringing together a multitude of intricate details, organic forms and a celebration of feminine beauty.

"Documents décoratifs" is a compendium of Mucha's iconic designs, bringing together a multitude of intricate details, organic forms and a celebration of feminine beauty.

"Documents décoratifs" is a compendium of Mucha's iconic designs, bringing together a multitude of intricate details, organic forms and a celebration of feminine beauty.

"Documents décoratifs" is a compendium of Mucha's iconic designs, bringing together a multitude of intricate details, organic forms and a celebration of feminine beauty.

They remained popular and acted as portable compendiums of instructive and useful information for a wide range of needs: they were printed quite cheaply, though often bound elegantly...

The prints within this compendium likely showcase a rich amalgamation of artistic precision and scientific accuracy.

The prints within this compendium likely showcase a rich amalgamation of artistic precision and scientific accuracy.

This is a superb antique Victorian coromandel, ormolu mounted and cased three decanter tantalus and games compendium, circa 1870 in date. It was skilfully crafted in rare coromandel...

The prints within this compendium likely showcase a rich amalgamation of artistic precision and scientific accuracy.

An image of an identical cup is shown in Plate 94, page 16, of Michael Berthoud's definitive book titled; A Compendium of British Cups, published by Micawber. However this pattern wa...

The prints within this compendium showcase a rich amalgamation of artistic precision and scientific accuracy.

The prints within this compendium likely showcase a rich amalgamation of artistic precision and scientific accuracy.

Original, leather binding. 86 pages perfect state of conservation. "Historical Compendium of the arcabuceros of Madrid from its origin to the present time, with two plates in which ...

The fluted detail on these pieces and similar pieces in Michael Berthoud's boof; A Compendium of British Cups all point to a date of circa 1790-1800.  

Originally published in 1855, Lossing continued to add to and update his compendium of Eminent Americans over four decades. This collection of hundreds of short biographies includes ...

They may have been part of a historical record, a fashion compendium, or a book of family lineages. More research needed.

The prints within this compendium likely showcase a rich amalgamation of artistic precision and scientific accuracy.

The prints within this compendium likely showcase a rich amalgamation of artistic precision and scientific accuracy.

The prints within this compendium likely showcase a rich amalgamation of artistic precision and scientific accuracy.

De Neufforge's work was more about presenting a compendium of architectural ideas rather than documenting existing structures.

The prints within this compendium likely showcase a rich amalgamation of artistic precision and scientific accuracy.

The prints within this compendium likely showcase a rich amalgamation of artistic precision and scientific accuracy.