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Unicorn Collection (page 6)

Unicorns have captivated our imaginations for centuries, their elusive presence leaving a trail of enchantment throughout history

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Coat of arms and crest with double-headed eagle of the right noble John Churchill

Coat of arms and crest with double-headed eagle of the right noble John Churchill
6340291 Coat of arms and crest with double-headed eagle of the right noble John Churchill, Prince of Mindelheim and 1st Duke of Marlborough, 1650-1722 by Johnston

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Coat of arms and crest of HRH Frederick Lewis, Duke of Gloucester, 1707-1751

Coat of arms and crest of HRH Frederick Lewis, Duke of Gloucester, 1707-1751
6340272 Coat of arms and crest of HRH Frederick Lewis, Duke of Gloucester, 1707-1751 by Johnston, Andrew (18th century); (add.info.: Coat of arms and crest of HRH Frederick Lewis, Duke of Gloucester)

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Coat of arms and crest of His Royal Highness George Augustus, Prince of Wales

Coat of arms and crest of His Royal Highness George Augustus, Prince of Wales, later King George II of England
6340268 Coat of arms and crest of His Royal Highness George Augustus, Prince of Wales, later King George II of England, 1683-1760 by Johnston

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Representation of the unicorn, 13th-14th century (miniature)

Representation of the unicorn, 13th-14th century (miniature)
LRI4666028 Representation of the unicorn, 13th-14th century (miniature) by Italian School, (14th century); Biblioteca Medicea-Laurenziana, Florence

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Louis XIV cabinet-on-stand (gilt-bronze, pietra dura, tortoiseshell, ash

Louis XIV cabinet-on-stand (gilt-bronze, pietra dura, tortoiseshell, ash
1766356 Louis XIV cabinet-on-stand (gilt-bronze, pietra dura, tortoiseshell, ash, ebonised & parcel-gilt) (see also 1766355-7) by Cucci, Domenico (1635-1734) & Gobelins workshop (attr)

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Louis XIV cabinet-on-stand (gilt-bronze, pietra dura, tortoiseshell, ash

Louis XIV cabinet-on-stand (gilt-bronze, pietra dura, tortoiseshell, ash
1766355 Louis XIV cabinet-on-stand (gilt-bronze, pietra dura, tortoiseshell, ash, ebonised & parcel-gilt) (see also 1766356-7) by Cucci, Domenico (1635-1734) & Gobelins workshop (attr)

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Picture Alphabet, U, V (engraving)

Picture Alphabet, U, V (engraving)
6010363 Picture Alphabet, U, V (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture Alphabet, U, V)

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Men of the unicorn country (b / w photo)

Men of the unicorn country (b / w photo)
6009114 Men of the unicorn country (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men of the unicorn country)

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Great Seal of King George I, 18th Century (engraving)

Great Seal of King George I, 18th Century (engraving)
6029816 Great Seal of King George I, 18th Century (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Seal of King George I)

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Orpheus Charming the Beasts (oil on panel)

Orpheus Charming the Beasts (oil on panel)
3937458 Orpheus Charming the Beasts (oil on panel) by Savery, Roelandt Jacobsz (1576-1639) (follower of); 73x105 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Monoceros, from A Celestial Atlas, pub. in 1822 (coloured engraving)

Monoceros, from A Celestial Atlas, pub. in 1822 (coloured engraving)
STC129815 Monoceros, from A Celestial Atlas, pub. in 1822 (coloured engraving) by Jamieson, Alexander (fl.1820); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUnicorn Collection: The Royal Supporters

The Royal Supporters
LLM461349 The Royal Supporters by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Supporters. Illustration for The National Arms of the United Kingdom by James King)

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Northern (Boreal) Hemisphere, from The Celestial Atlas

Northern (Boreal) Hemisphere, from The Celestial Atlas
OPT395357 Northern (Boreal) Hemisphere, from The Celestial Atlas, or the Harmony of the Universe, engraved by Pieter Schenk (1660-1719) and Gerard Valk (1651-1726) (hand-coloured engraving)

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Constellation of Gemini with Canis Minor, plate 13 from Atlas Coelestis

Constellation of Gemini with Canis Minor, plate 13 from Atlas Coelestis
STC182242 Constellation of Gemini with Canis Minor, plate 13 from Atlas Coelestis, by John Flamsteed (1646-1710), published 1729 (hand coloured engraving) by Thornhill

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Ms 251, f. 16r: The marriage of Adam and Eve from Des Proprietes De Choses, c

Ms 251, f. 16r: The marriage of Adam and Eve from Des Proprietes De Choses, c
FIT84914 Ms 251, f.16r: The marriage of Adam and Eve from Des Proprietes De Choses, c.1415 (gold leaf, gold ink & tempera on parchment) (detail of 276966) by Boucicaut Master

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Adam and Eve in Paradise (oil on canvas)

Adam and Eve in Paradise (oil on canvas)
RAF81609 Adam and Eve in Paradise (oil on canvas) by Peter, Johann Wenzel (1745-1829); 72x104.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Astrological tapestry (central detail)

Astrological tapestry (central detail)
XJL86570 Astrological tapestry (central detail) by Spanish School, (15th century); 415x800 cm; Museo de Santa Cruz, Toledo, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Procession of riders on unicorn, goat and horse

Procession of riders on unicorn, goat and horse
A procession with riders mounted on a unicorn, a goat and a horse wearing heraldic colours. The male and female riders hold lances with banners

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Sea unicorn or narwhal, Monodon monoceros

Sea unicorn or narwhal, Monodon monoceros. Rare specimen with double tusks. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Repas de Corps, caricature from Les Metamorphoses du Jour series

Repas de Corps, caricature from Les Metamorphoses du Jour series
CHT177460 Repas de Corps, caricature from Les Metamorphoses du Jour series, reprinted in 1854 (coloured engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Narwhal or sea canary, Monodon monoceros

Narwhal or sea canary, Monodon monoceros (1, 2). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by David after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Bernard Germain de Lacepedes Natural History of

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Grotesques, illustration from the Jewish Cervera Bible, 1299 (vellum)

Grotesques, illustration from the Jewish Cervera Bible, 1299 (vellum)
XIR316383 Grotesques, illustration from the Jewish Cervera Bible, 1299 (vellum) by Ha-Zarefati, Joseph (fl.1299); Instituto da Biblioteca Nacional, Lisbon

Background imageUnicorn Collection: R Moseley, carver and gilder to the king, trade card (engraving)

R Moseley, carver and gilder to the king, trade card (engraving)
731539 R Moseley, carver and gilder to the king, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: R Moseley, carver and gilder to the king, trade card)

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Samuel Keeley, Goldsmith, Jeweller, Silversmith & Cutler, trade card (engraving)

Samuel Keeley, Goldsmith, Jeweller, Silversmith & Cutler, trade card (engraving)
731533 Samuel Keeley, Goldsmith, Jeweller, Silversmith & Cutler, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Keeley, Goldsmith, Jeweller)

Background imageUnicorn Collection: J Bradwell, plumber, brass and iron founder, whitesmith and bell hanger

J Bradwell, plumber, brass and iron founder, whitesmith and bell hanger, trade card (coloured engraving)
731624 J Bradwell, plumber, brass and iron founder, whitesmith and bell hanger, trade card (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: J Bradwell, plumber)

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Roc, basilisk, phoenix, unicorn, vegetable lamb, and dragon

Roc, basilisk, phoenix, unicorn, vegetable lamb, and dragon
Mythical creatures: roc bird 1, basilisk 2, phoenix 3, unicorn 4, vegetable lamb of Tartary Agnus scythicus or Planta Tartarica Barometz, 5, and dragon 6

Background imageUnicorn Collection: The Unicorn is Found, c. 1500 (wool warp with wool, silk, silver, and gilt wefts)

The Unicorn is Found, c. 1500 (wool warp with wool, silk, silver, and gilt wefts)
3468972 The Unicorn is Found, c.1500 (wool warp with wool, silk, silver, and gilt wefts) by Netherlandish School (16th century); 368.3x378.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Military armour - costume for knights horse, c. 1847 (engraving)

Military armour - costume for knights horse, c. 1847 (engraving)
3780618 Military armour - costume for knights horse, c.1847 (engraving); (add.info.: Military armour - costume for knights horse, wearing a red caparison with decorative horn on its head. c)

Background imageUnicorn Collection: 'Woman with Unicorn, anonymous, c. 1510 (oil on canvas)

"Woman with Unicorn, anonymous, c. 1510 (oil on canvas)
3704095 " Woman with Unicorn, anonymous, c.1510 (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (16th century); 28x39 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Poster advertising Nestle, tribute to Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee

Poster advertising Nestle, tribute to Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee
3703755 Poster advertising NestlA©, tribute to Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee, 1897 (colour litho) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Departmental arms (chromolitho)

Departmental arms (chromolitho)
2775497 Departmental arms (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Departmental arms)

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Her Majesty the Queen (chromolitho)

Her Majesty the Queen (chromolitho)
2775496 Her Majesty the Queen (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majesty the Queen)

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Fireplace at Mr. Barne s, Counterslip (w / c on paper)

Fireplace at Mr. Barne s, Counterslip (w / c on paper)
2831628 Fireplace at Mr. Barne s, Counterslip (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Trade card for Alfred Jugla, glover (colour litho)

Trade card for Alfred Jugla, glover (colour litho)
3639793 Trade card for Alfred Jugla, glover (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for Alfred Jugla)

Background imageUnicorn Collection: The Arms and Supporters of a Debating Society, 1798 (hand-coloured etching)

The Arms and Supporters of a Debating Society, 1798 (hand-coloured etching)
2562211 The Arms and Supporters of a Debating Society, 1798 (hand-coloured etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles James Fox (1749 - 1806), left

Background imageUnicorn Collection: University of Glasgow - Outer Court from Staircase

University of Glasgow - Outer Court from Staircase. late 19th century

Background imageUnicorn Collection: University of Glasgow - Exodus from Old College

University of Glasgow - Exodus from Old College
University of Glasgow - Exodus of Rector, Dean and Masters from the Old College. late 19th century

Background imageUnicorn Collection: The Mystic Hunt of the unicorn

The Mystic Hunt of the unicorn
1278283 The Mystic Hunt of the unicorn by Chambiges, Martin (c.1460-1532); Eglise des Dominicans, Colmar, France; (add.info.: Colmar, l Eglise des Dominicans, France Martin Schongauer); French

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Some gave them white bread and some gave them brown (colour litho)

Some gave them white bread and some gave them brown (colour litho)
994031 Some gave them white bread and some gave them brown (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Arms of the City of Bristol, c. 1830 (pencil & w / c paper)

Arms of the City of Bristol, c. 1830 (pencil & w / c paper)
2832603 Arms of the City of Bristol, c.1830 (pencil & w/c paper) by Braikenridge, Miss (fl.1830) (attr.to); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageUnicorn Collection: The Lady and the Unicorn: Sight (tapestry) (detail of 172864)

The Lady and the Unicorn: Sight (tapestry) (detail of 172864)
XIR320991 The Lady and the Unicorn: Sight (tapestry) (detail of 172864) by French School, (15th century); Musee National du Moyen Age et des Thermes de Cluny

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Sir Geraint lies asleep, illustration from The Story of the Grail

Sir Geraint lies asleep, illustration from The Story of the Grail
STC328783 Sir Geraint lies asleep, illustration from The Story of the Grail and the Passing of Arthur, c.1910 (litho) by Pyle

Background imageUnicorn Collection: The Unicorn, London (photo)

The Unicorn, London (photo)
607665 The Unicorn, London (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Unicorn, London; photograph); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Background imageUnicorn Collection: The Lion and the Unicorn

The Lion and the Unicorn
LLM462794 The Lion and the Unicorn by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lion and the Unicorn)

Background imageUnicorn Collection: Drawings of a unicorn and a wild horse (w / c on paper)

Drawings of a unicorn and a wild horse (w / c on paper)
CHT349823 Drawings of a unicorn and a wild horse (w/c on paper) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris



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Unicorns have captivated our imaginations for centuries, their elusive presence leaving a trail of enchantment throughout history. In the Mappa Mundi from 1290, a delicate depiction of this mythical creature on vellum hints at its enduring allure. The Royal Coat of Arms proudly displays the majestic unicorn alongside the mighty lion, symbolizing strength and purity. Even in unexpected places, unicorns make their mark. A Trades Union membership certificate adorned with their graceful image reminds us that unity and solidarity can be as magical as these legendary beings. An Oval Trench Art lighter from World War I bears witness to the resilience and hope that unicorns represent during times of darkness. The Le Strange Coat of Arms reveals how unicorns have become intertwined with noble lineages, embodying grace and nobility through generations. The Lion & Unicorn Pavilion stands tall as a testament to their timeless appeal in architecture. In Lewis Carroll's "Alice Through the Looking-Glass, " we encounter an unforgettable scene where Alice encounters a conversation between a lion and unicorn – showcasing both power and gentleness coexisting harmoniously within these mythical creatures. Artistic renderings like Picture No. 12480150 and Picture No. 12020840 capture the ethereal beauty of unicorns, transporting us to realms where dreams come alive. The Royal Coat of Arms belonging to King George V further emphasizes their significance in heraldry – representing not only regality but also magic woven into royal bloodlines. Even mundane objects are touched by unicorn magic; a poster advertising Ransomes Lawnmowers adds whimsy to everyday life by featuring these fantastical beings amidst green fields – reminding us that even ordinary tasks can be transformed into extraordinary adventures when accompanied by imagination. Lastly, Picture No. 11992894 invites us into an enchanted forest where unicorns roam freely among nature's wonders - inviting us to believe in miracles once more. From ancient maps to modern artistry, unicorns continue to captivate our hearts and minds.