South Kensington Museum Collection (page 5)

Carved walnut wood bellows, 1550-1600, (1881). Creator: D Jones
Carved walnut wood bellows, 1550-1600, (1881). Etching of a pair of bellows, made mid-late 16th century in Italy, possibly in Rome or Florence

Candle snuffers, 16th century?, (1881). Creator: W Wise
Candle snuffers, 16th century?, (1881). Etching of a pair of snuffers, possibly made in Italy. The shafts of the handles are in the form of human figures

Reliquary, 1497, (1881). Creator: W F Randall
Reliquary, 1497, (1881). Etching of a reliquary (a container for the relics of saints), made in Italy in the late 15th century, possibly by Cristoforus de Luca

Casket, c1180-1200, (1881). Creator: William Catley
Casket, c1180-1200, (1881). Etching of a (pearwood?) box, made in the late 12th century, probably in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Design for a lunette with portrait of Prince Albert, c1863, (1881). Creator: A Reid
Design for a lunette with portrait of Prince Albert, c1863, (1881). Decorative double arch and screen surmounted by a mosaic portrait of Albert, Prince Consort (1819-1861)

Crucifix, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGill
Crucifix, (1881). Etching of a cross described as silver gilt church plate, continental. From " The South Kensington Museum", a book of engraved illustrations, with descriptions

Spoon and fork, 15th century, (1881). Creator: T Charbonnier
Spoon and fork, 15th century, (1881). Etching of a rock-crystal and silver gilt spoon and fork, possibly made in Flanders

Reliquary, 14th century, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGill
Reliquary, 14th century, (1881). Etching of a medieval reliquary (a container for the relics of saints). The polygonal crystal container is mounted in silver

The St Nicholas Crozier, mid 12th century, (1881). Creator: A A Bradbury
The St Nicholas Crozier, mid 12th century, (1881). Etching of the carved ivory head of a pastoral staff, an important Romanesque piece made c1150-1170 in England, or possibly in France

Bronze knocker, c1560, (1881). Creators: M Sullivan, Danese Cattaneo
Bronze knocker, c1560, (1881). Etching of a door-knocker in the form of embracing mermaids and cherubs, made in Italy, (possibly Venice) by Danese Cattaneo

Boy playing the bagpipes, c1490-1520, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Boy playing the bagpipes, c1490-1520, (1881). Etching of a terracotta statuette made in Florence by Andrea della Robbia of the della Robbia family of ceramic artists

Alphabet design for tiles, 1864, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Alphabet design for tiles, 1864, (1881). Alphabet with figures, designed by Godfrey Sykes for tiles in the South Kensington Museums Centre Refreshment Room and Ceramic Gallery

Apelles: design for a mosaic, c1864, (1881). Creator: Bernard Collier
Apelles: design for a mosaic, c1864, (1881). Design for a glass mosaic in the Kensington Valhalla at the South Kensington Museum (later renamed the Victoria & Albert Museum)

Silver tazza, early 17th century, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGill
Silver tazza, early 17th century, (1881). Etching of a cup made c1600 in Germany or the Netherlands. From " The South Kensington Museum", a book of engraved illustrations

Design for the decoration of a niche, late 16th century, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Design for the decoration of a niche, late 16th century, (1881). Woodcut after a drawing made in Florence, on which is inscribed in a later hand on the mount Original design for a niche by Perino del

Trochus shell cup and lid, 1618-1625, (1881). Creator:s Thomas
Trochus shell cup and lid, 1618-1625, (1881). Etching of a cup made from a shell by Abraham Lotter II in Augsurg, Germany, early 17th century

Pewter ewer, 1580-1600, (1881). Creator: W. W. McCarty
Pewter ewer, 1580-1600, (1881). Etching of a decorative jug designed by Francois Briot and made in France in the late 16th century

Ivory mirror case depicting the Storming of the Castle of Love, early-mid 14th century, (1881). Etching of a circular mirror case squared off by corner terminals in the form of crouching lions

Metal box with lid, c1600, (1881). Creator: W E Mackaness
Metal box with lid, c1600, (1881). Etching of a decorated container (for tobacco?) made in the Netherlands, of bell metal, a form of bronze

Water-Colour Gallery, 1860s, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Water-Colour Gallery, 1860s, (1881). Interior of a room containing a display of watercolour drawings in the South Kensington Museum in London

Bronze pedestal, late 15th century, (1881). Creator: D Jones
Bronze pedestal, late 15th century, (1881). Etching of a pedestal or inkstand, made in Florence. The decoration includes four reliefs of Dionysiac figures

Porcelain pot, 16th century?, (1881). Creator: Z Pritchard
Porcelain pot, 16th century?, (1881). Etching of a jug mounted on a piece of plate bearing the hall mark of 1585. It is quite possible that the jug may be much older than even the end of

Design for a wall or ceiling decoration in the grotesque taste, 16th century, (1881). Renaissance design for architectural ornament

Incense boat, 1550-1600, (1881). Creator: F Brown
Incense boat, 1550-1600, (1881). Etching of a boat-shaped container used for storing the incense used in Catholic ritual. It is constructed of rock crystal with silver mounts, partially gilded

Oak cabinet, late 15th century, (1881). Creator: Frederick Albert Slocombe
Oak cabinet, late 15th century, (1881). Etching of a piece of carved furniture, possibly Flemish, decorated with figures of the cardinal virtues

Ivory box, 750- 850 AD, (1881). Creator: M Sullivan
Ivory box, 750- 850 AD, (1881). Etching of a container carved from a single piece of ivory in the 8th or 9th century, possibly in Egypt or Syria

Pastoral staff, early-mid 19th century, (1881). Creator: J A D Campbell
Pastoral staff, early-mid 19th century, (1881). Etching of the head of a gilt metal crozier, an eccliastical item used by Christian clergy. It was made c1800-1862, and is listed as Continental

Crystal cruet, 14th century, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGill
Crystal cruet, 14th century, (1881). Etching of a small ewer made 1340-1350 in Paris, of rock crystal, with gilt-silver and enamel

Decorative object, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Decorative object, (1881). Design for a bucket. Etching of an ornate object with a handle formed of two dolphins. Below, four mermaids with extended and upraised arms

Bronze hand bell, c1530-c1570, (1881). Creator: W E Mackaness
Bronze hand bell, c1530-c1570, (1881). Etching of a small bell with the arms of the Lippomani family of Venice, made in Italy (probably the Veneto), in the mid 16th century

Tankard, early 17th century?, (1881). Creator: W Harbutt
Tankard, early 17th century?, (1881). Etching of a tankard, possibly made in Germany at the beginning of the 17th century

Dagger and sheath, c1360-1400, (1881). Creator: J Brooke
Dagger and sheath, c1360-1400, (1881). Etching of a carved ivory dagger with its sheath, made in northern Italy, probably Venice, in the late 14th century

Silver plaque, 16th century?, (1881). Creator: D Jones
Silver plaque, 16th century?, (1881). Etching of a parcel-gilt plaque depicting the Deposition from the Cross, made in Spain, possibly in the 16th century

The Sheepshanks Gallery, South Kensington Museum, c1860s, (1881). Creator: John Watkins
The Sheepshanks Gallery, South Kensington Museum, c1860s, (1881). Interior view showing exhibition space designed by Captain Francis Fowke

Nautilus shell mounted in silver gilt, 1613, (1881). Creator: J P Fraser
Nautilus shell mounted in silver gilt, 1613, (1881). Etching of a cup made from a shell by Nicols van der Kemp, Utrecht, Netherlands, early 17th century

Silver Gilt Morse, mid 15th century?, (1881). Creator: John Watkins
Silver Gilt Morse, mid 15th century?, (1881). Etching of a morse (clasp for a liturgical vestment), possibly made in Germany

Bust of Pope Alexander VIII, c1690, (1881). Creator: Thomas Riley
Bust of Pope Alexander VIII, c1690, (1881). Etching of a bronze portrait bust of Alexander VIII, made in Italy by Domenico Guidi. Alexander (born Pietro Ottoboni), was Pope from 1689-1691

Glass beaker and cover, 1550-1620, (1881). Creator: J. I. Williamson
Glass beaker and cover, 1550-1620, (1881). Etching of a gilt drinking glass with moulded gilt decoration, made in the Southern Netherlands in the mid-late 16th century-early 17th century

Brass warming pan, 17th century, (1881). Creator: J Brooke
Brass warming pan, 17th century, (1881). Etching of a warming pan with perforated and engraved lid, made in England. The decoration shows a man and woman on a stylised floral ground

Ivory tryptich, 1470-1500, (1881). Creator: D Jones
Ivory tryptich, 1470-1500, (1881). Etching of a small small portable altar of carved ivory, made in France in the late 15th century

Silver cup and lid, c1550, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGill
Silver cup and lid, c1550, (1881). Etching of a silver gilt cup set with onyx cameos, made in Germany in the mid 16th century. The cameos, which show classical heads, may be Roman

Oak chest, 1460-1480, (1881). Creator: Frederick Albert Slocombe
Oak chest, 1460-1480, (1881). Etching of a 15th-century carved oak cupboard or credence of Gothic design, possibly made in Flanders or Germany

Bronze knocker, c1560, (1881). Creator: J Brooke
Bronze knocker, c1560, (1881). Etching of a door knocker, made in Italy in the mid 16th century. The escutcheon is formed by a lions head in high relief

Pyx, early-mid 19th century, (1881). Creator: R I Stevenson
Pyx, early-mid 19th century, (1881). Etching of a silver-gilt pyx made in a workshop in the Rhineland, Germany. A pyx is a container used to carry the consecrated host (Eucharist)

The Cadogan Lamp, c1507-1510, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGill
The Cadogan Lamp, c1507-1510, (1881). Etching of a bronze oil lamp made in the early 16th century in Padua, Italy, by Andrea Riccio, and acquired at the Cadogan sale in 1865

Design for a tureen or salt cellar, mid 16th century, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Design for a tureen or salt cellar, mid 16th century, (1881). Engraving of a decorative vessel supported on three goats. Woodcut after a drawing of 1540-1550 by Giulio Romano who had been one of

Cross, mid 14th century?, (1881). Creator: M Sullivan
Cross, mid 14th century?, (1881). Etching of a jewelled crucifix. From " The South Kensington Museum", a book of engraved illustrations, with descriptions

Steel key plate, early 18th century, (1881). Creator: John Watkins
Steel key plate, early 18th century, (1881). Etching of a chiselled steel escutcheon from a casket, made in France. The plate bears a bust portrait of King Louis XIV, in profile

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The South Kensington Museum, also known as the Victoria and Albert Museum, is a treasure trove of history and art. Step into the Green Dining-room, transported back to c1870 with its opulent decor and grandeur. The unknown creator of this masterpiece has left us in awe. As you wander through the museum's halls, you'll come across an exquisite casket from 1400, crafted by Frederick Albert Slocombe in 1881. Its intricate design tells stories of a bygone era, captivating visitors with its beauty. Imagine being present at a meeting where The Prince of Wales presides over discussions held at the South Kensington Museum on that fateful January day in 1867. An anonymous artist captured this historic moment for eternity. Sir Philip Cunliffe Owen was not just a name associated with the museum but also made it his home. A lithograph immortalizes him within those walls he cherished so dearly. Prizes were awarded by none other than Prince Teck himself at the South Kensington Museum. Engraved forever are memories of joyous celebrations and achievements marking significant milestones. A black-and-white photograph transports us to another time when people strolled through the corridors of the South Kensington Museum, their curiosity piqued by countless wonders displayed before them. The court within these hallowed walls was no ordinary one; it was filled with masterpieces from all corners of the world. An engraving captures its splendor and invites us to explore further. F. P Cunliffe Owen stands tall in an engraved portrait as his contributions to this magnificent institution are celebrated. His dedication echoes through time as we admire his legacy today. Brompton Boilers may seem like an odd subject for an engraving related to a museum until you realize they played a vital role in keeping this architectural marvel warm during colder months – ensuring visitors' comfort while exploring endless galleries filled with treasures untold.