Decorated Collection

This shield is taken from a MS of the twelfth century, in the Royal Library at Paris; and is of that narrow kite-like form which prevailed from the time of the Norman conquest till at least the reign

The Victorian art of decoupage - doileys, paper lace and flower designs cut out to decorate, in this instance an egg shaped box. credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Jars of spiced dried apricots in brandy, decorated as christmas gifts. credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

The Wedding cake of H R H Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip The cake is of four tiers, stands nine feet high and weighs about 5001bs 1947

Capital letter Q - initial letter taken from a MS in the Royal Library at Paris, of the 13th century

Chocolate muffin decorated with drizzled icing with dried mango pieces credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Hand-painted sign tied to a plane tree in the Midi of the South of France, warning traffic to slow down by the wine cooperative exit

Nurses from the Livingstone Hospital parade through the street on a donkey cart as part of the Dartford Carnival Procession. 1939

Glass stand with hand painted eggs including quais eggs credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Spectacular, dessert of meringue with vanilla ice cream, cherry coulis and fresh cherries dipped in dark chocolate on white plate garnished with mint sprig credit

Detail of fireplace decorated for Christmas with massed mixed foliage and golden Xmas tree ornaments credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Selection of shell shaped chocolates on white surface. credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

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