PORCELAIN 19th century chromolithographs.
The Venetians were the first to bring porcelain to Europe from the East, early in the 14th century. “Porcellana” was composed of white natural clay. The Portuguese and Dutch also brought considerable quantities of Chinese porcelain to Europe. Although it was known that Kaolin or “hard” porcelain from China, was composed of treated white clay, the ability to manufacture any kind of porcelain in Europe was not achieved until the beginning of the 18th century. . . |
Limited Editions: affordable antique-style maps.
It is always nice to be able to afford an original antique copperplate engraving of a map or chart. However, it is not necessary to deprive yourself of their enjoyment simply through shortage of funds. Comfort yourself by the fact that many of the most sought after early maps are very rarely seen. These days, many popular and decorative maps are available as reproductions. More importantly, the few really special maps that are important in chronicling the discovery of early Australia (and Brisbane, Queensland), have been published as Limited Editions, and are available under the banner of Decorator Art from www.antiqueprintclub.com |
 Understanding your Antique Prints.
Appreciating the artistic skill, technical difficulties, and time taken.
For a better understanding of your finely detailed antique print, you might like to know a little about the process involved in its printing. Firstly, “printing” entails the transference of ink from a prepared printing surface (the block, plate or stone carrying the image) to the piece of paper. Ink can be carried on raised parts of a printing surface (relief process), in lowered carved or etched grooves (intaglio process), or on the surface itself (planographic or surface printing). . . |
Musical Instruments, Historic, Rare and Unique.
Music is never boring. Often controversial, it can be guaranteed to affect a response of some kind in most listeners - and often a different response from different people. Music can be passionately enjoyed by one listener, and also total irritation to someone else.
Not only can a musical composition be the subject of disparate views, the way an instrument is played can also cause quite a variety of reactions. Skill in playing a musical instrument and the actual performance of the musician are both important in playing a composition - for the audience’s enjoyment, as well as for the satisfaction of the musician. . . |
Surprise and Delight with a gift.
Have you considered the ultimate gift for your friend or associate? One that will continue to intrigue and provide entertainment as it is shared with others over the years? A well-chosen gift can instill a passion in a new subject – and temporarily erase any worries of work or home. The ultimate gift can inspire enthusiasm where there might be concerns for what may lie ahead, after retirement perhaps from a vocation that has absorbed years of commitment and hard work? (That’s “vocation” not “vacation”!). .
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