Fretwork Collection

The Court of the Lions, the Alhambra, Granada, 1853 (coloured litho)
STC170884 The Court of the Lions, the Alhambra, Granada, 1853 (coloured litho) by Asselineau, Leon Auguste (1808-89); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bureau Design, from Album sur L'Ebinisterie: Le Guide du Fabricant de Meubles, Michel Jansen, Paris
STC255859 Bureau Design, from Album sur L'Ebinisterie: Le Guide du Fabricant de Meubles, Michel Jansen, Paris, late 19th century; Private Collection; (add.info)

Shah Jahan (1592-1666) and his Wife, Arjumand Banu Begum (d.1631) Mumtaz-i Mahal
DND184170 Shah Jahan (1592-1666) and his Wife, Arjumand Banu Begum (d.1631) Mumtaz-i Mahal by Indian School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Safe. 16th century. Spain
Safe. 16th century. Cast iron and fretwork. Maria Pita House-Museum. Corunna, Galicia, Spain

White flowers on an Easter card with devotional words and decorative lacy border. circa 1890s

Votive Offering of Anichino Corsi (coral & gold)
875163 Votive Offering of Anichino Corsi (coral & gold) by Italian School, (15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; © Giuliano Valsecchi

Cruet set, Leeds pottery, painted at the Leeds enamelling shop, c. 1770 (creamware)
LMG144876 Cruet set, Leeds pottery, painted at the Leeds enamelling shop, c.1770 (creamware) by English School, (18th century); Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House)

Fret cutter at work, Broadwood piano factory, London
Fret cutter at work, Broadwood piano factory, Horseferry Road, Westminster, London. Date: 1842

A Victorian Christmas card of cottages made out of cork mounted on to a die-cut trellis
3605991 A Victorian Christmas card of cottages made out of cork mounted on to a die-cut trellis work card, Circa 1880 (cork) by English School

Waterside summer scene on a paper lace greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Boy and girl with floral trellis on a cutout Christmas card
Boy and girl with a floral trellis on a cutout Christmas card, with verse below. Date: circa 1890s

Mosaic design from the Alhambra, from The Arabian Antiquities of Spain
STC173832 Mosaic design from the Alhambra, from The Arabian Antiquities of Spain, published 1815 (w/c on paper) by Murphy

Chinese No 3, Plate LXI, from The Grammar of Ornament
STC286213 Chinese No 3, Plate LXI, from The Grammar of Ornament by Owen Jones (1809-68) (colour litho) by Jones, Owen (1809-74); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Comb (wood)
XIR212985 Comb (wood) by French School, (15th century); Musee Crozatier, Le Puy-en-Velay, France; French, out of copyright

Design for a Writing Table (pen and ink with grey wash over graphite on wove paper)
XYC151485 Design for a Writing Table (pen and ink with grey wash over graphite on wove paper) by Chippendale, Thomas (1718-79); 21.9x32.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

The Golden Horse of Altoetting by a Burgundian goldsmith, c. 1405
MG38434 The Golden Horse of Altoetting by a Burgundian goldsmith, c.1405 by French School, (15th century); height: 62 cm; Treasure Vault of the Holy Chapel, Altotting

Habana - A Cuban Home, Un Hogar Cubano, 1900s. Creator: Unknown
Habana - A Cuban Home, Un Hogar Cubano, 1900s. Single-storey house with decorative fretwork in Havana, capital of Cuba. Postcard. [The Rotograph Co. New York City]

Pottery Figure of standing woman, face painted with fret pattern, Guanajuato, Mexico, 2000BC-300. Chupicuaro: Pre-Clasic Period. Royal Scottish Museum, Edinburgh

Late Victorian 1890s Greetings Card Fretwork
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Lacy cross on a pale blue background on a greetings card
Lacy white cross on a pale blue background on a greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Waterside summer scene on a Christmas paper lace card. Date: circa 1890s

Waterside summer scene on a New Year paper lace card. Date: circa 1890s

In Falls Park, Belfast. The Fretwork of the Sky - a view of the Falls park and Bandstand with overhanging trees and branches. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast)

Fretwork wooden pocket-watch stand showing hand-to-hand fighting between British and German troops. Dated 1915.. Trench Art

Wooden gazebo with fretwork panels, containing garden furniture, set in front of tall trees

Cairo, Egypt - Sugar Cane Seller - a woman is handily placed to lean out of her (tiny) window to make a purchase! Date: circa 1905

Two kittens sewing on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

White flowers and silver bells on an Easter card
White flowers and silver bells with fretwork on an Easter card. Date: circa 1890s

Children on a fence on a cutout New Year card
Three children on a fence on a cutout New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Owl, ivy and trellis on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Snow scene with decorative border on a Christmas card
Snow scene with cottage, and decorative border with pink flowers and ribbon on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Snow scene on an oval Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Punch and Judy show on a Christmas and New Year card
Children watching a Punch and Judy show on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1870s

Snow scene with birds and cottage on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Boy with model boat on a New Year card
Boy in a sailor suit with a model sailing boat on a New Year card with decorative lacy border. Date: circa 1890s

Seascape and flowers on a Scandinavian greetings card
Seascape with a ship in moonlight and floral decoration on a Scandinavian greetings card with fretwork edging -- Hearty Congratulations. Date: circa 1890s

Rural scene with waterfall on a New Year card with decorative lacy border. Date: circa 1890s

Cross and flowers on a New Year card with decorative lacy border. Date: circa 1890s

Dove in flight on an Easter card with decorative lacy border. Date: circa 1890s

Snow scene and white flowers on a New Year card with decorative branch border. circa 1890s

Mill and wheel on a cutout birthday card with rustic border and verse. Date: circa 1890s

Pink and white flowers on a New Year card with a decorative lacy border. Date: circa 1890s

Mill and wheel on a cutout New Year card with rustic border and seasonal verse. Date: circa 1890s

Birds and mistletoe on a New Year card with a decorative lacy border. Date: circa 1890s

Girl leaning on a fence on a Christmas card
Girl in a pink dress, leaning on a fence on a Christmas card with decorative lacy border. Date: circa 1890s

Snowdrops on a New Year card with a decorative lacy border. Date: circa 1890s

Girl sitting on a swing on a Christmas card
Girl in a blue dress, sitting on a swing on a Christmas card. circa 1890s

Child with rustic branch border on a New Year card
Child with rustic branch border on a cutout New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

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"Fretwork: A Timeless Artistry in Spain's Alhambra and Beyond" Step into the enchanting world of fretwork, where intricate patterns come to life through delicate craftsmanship. The Court of the Lions at the Alhambra in Granada, 1853, showcases this mesmerizing art form with its breathtaking display of colored lithographs. Each detail meticulously carved into wood tells a story of Spanish heritage. Travel back to the 16th century in Spain and discover a safe adorned with fretwork. Its ornate design exudes elegance and serves as a testament to the skillful hands that created it. Meanwhile, white flowers delicately arranged on an Easter card add a touch of grace and beauty. Intriguingly, even everyday objects can be transformed by fretwork. Imagine a wooden pocket-watch stand from late Victorian times (1890s), showcasing both functionality and artistic flair. Greetings cards featuring intricate fretwork designs capture hearts during special occasions. Fretwork extends beyond traditional mediums; it finds its way onto unique pieces like Anichino Corsi's votive offering made from coral and gold—an exquisite blend of materials resulting in an extraordinary work of art. Similarly, Leeds pottery presents us with a cruet set painted at their enamelling shop around 1770—a true masterpiece crafted on creamware. The fusion between different crafts is evident in Qianlong period's altar table—lacquered wood beautifully complemented by jade inlay (1736-95). This stunning piece exemplifies how fretwork seamlessly integrates with other forms of artistry. Witnessing craftsmen at work adds another layer to our appreciation for fretwork—their precision while using a fret cutter at Broadwood piano factory in London is truly awe-inspiring. Their dedication ensures that every piece produced is nothing short of perfection. Even festive celebrations are enhanced by this captivating technique; Victorian Christmas cards feature cottages made out of cork, mounted on die-cut trellises.