This engraving of a large coffee and tea service is from The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue, published for the proprietors, by George Virtue in London, 1851. This beautiful set was a work of Mr. John Ridgway of Cauldron Place, Staffordshire Potteries. Click on image to enlarge.
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Ornamental Square Design and Frame ~ Free Clip Art
This beautiful square ornamental design made up of swirls, flowers, and leaves is from The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue, published for the proprietors, by George Virtue in London, 1851. I think this makes a lovely frame without the floral design in the center. Click on images to enlarge.
Elegant Victorian Jug ~ Free Clip Art
This elegant floral etched jug, with a gracefully curved handle, is from The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue, published for the proprietors, by George Virtue in London, 1851. Click on image to enlarge.
Floral Vase Engraving ~ Free Vintage Clip Art
This beautiful floral vase engraving is from The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue, published for the proprietors, by George Virtue in London, 1851. Click on image to enlarge.
Antique Music Chairs ~ Free Clip Art Images
Here are two clip art images of elegant, antique music chairs. I scanned the original engravings from The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue, published for the proprietors, by George Virtue in London, 1851. Click on images to enlarge.
Antique Scissors Engravings Free Digital Collage Sheet
There are six pairs of unique, ornate, beautiful antique scissors on this digital collage sheet. I collected the scissors for this page from engravings I scanned from The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue, published for the proprietors, by George Virtue in London, 1851. Click on image to enlarge. This image is also available in png (transparent) format in…
Tea and Coffee Set
The various pieces of this silver and gilt tea and coffee set were modelled from the pitcher plant and the tray on which they are placed from a leaf of the Victoria Regia. This beautiful engraving is from The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue, published for the proprietors, by George Virtue in London, 1851. Click on image to enlarge.
Antique Rustic Chair ~ Free Clip Art Image
I can imagine a design with birds perched on the upper frame of branches and leaves or on the log arms of this rustic old chair. The engraving is from The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue, published for the proprietors, by George Virtue in London, 1851. Click on image to enlarge.
Antique Cutlery Engravings Set 2 ~ Free Clip Art
Here is a second random collection of beautiful antique forks, knives and spoons for you to use individually or mix and match as you wish. I scanned these engravings from The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue, published for the proprietors, by George Virtue in London, 1851. Click on image to enlarge.
Antique Cutlery Engravings ~ Free Clip Art
Here is a random collection of beautiful antique forks, knives and spoons for you to use individually or mix and match as you wish. I scanned these engravings from The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue, published for the proprietors, by George Virtue in London, 1851. I’m working on a second set of random cutlery from the same book and…
Victorian Water Fountain ~ Free Clip Art Image
This vintage engraving of a beautiful water fountain is from The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue, published for the proprietors, by George Virtue in London, 1851. Click on image to enlarge.
Antique Ornamental Clock Engraving ~ Free Clip Art
Here is a clip art image of a beautiful ornate clock. Two small cherubs decorate the top of the vase-shaped clock and two larger cherubs, casually draped with a garland of flowers, are relaxed on the elegant base. I think the cherub on the left, holding the arrow, is cupid. I would like to ask…
