Medieval Illuminated Initials and Border Ornaments

A leaf from a medieval bible on vellum from France, first half of the 14th century. 2 columns of 32 lines, ruled in plummet, written in a gothic bookhand, with pen-work initials and foliate ornament,

A nicely penned medieval manuscript leaf circa 1480 of French origin, in Latin, double columned with SIXTEEN large initials in red and blue, some with scrollwork. On paper with several light breaks wi

Mid 15th C Illuminated Medieval Manuscript Eleven Gold Initials. Highly decorated illuminated medieval manuscript from a Book of Hours with eleven initials in gold leaf, beautiful marginalia. Fifteen

[Illuminated Manuscript]. Large Illuminated Initial "D" from a Medieval Book of Hours: Matins.

Probably 16th /17th Century double sided sheet music written in Latin on Vellum paper. Framed under glass in a Greek Key border frame. It measures 21" x 15"

Beautifully penned Medieval manuscript prayer leaf, circa early to mid 14th century, Italy. Double columned text with three illuminated initials in red and blue with bold scrollwork. Boldly penned i

Book: Medieval Manuscript Prayer Leaf Publishing: 15th century Size: 3.5 x 4.75 inches In Latin with twelve lines of handwritten text each side and seven illuminated initials in red and blue On fine v

Large Medieval manuscript prayer leaf in Latin circa 1500 most likely of French origin. Numerous large initials in red and blue, two with fine scroll work. Double columned on paper. Good condition, Tw

Illuminated manuscript leaf on vellum, from a Psalter, circa 13th century, likely Flanders. Text in 18 lines, in brown, blue, and rose colored ink, illuminated initials and decoration. Leaf 12.5 x 9 c

Title: Medieval Illuminated Manuscript Leaf Publishing: Northern Italy: 14th century Vellum leaf in Latin from a 14th century prayer book. Initials in red and blue with light scroll work. Size: 3.5 x

[CHOIR BOOK; ILLUMINATED INITIALS.] Large Latin choir book, tooled leather binding. Folio (17 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.). Calf over wood boards, tooled with blocking design of vining, scrolling borders; four r

15th Century Illuminated Medieval Antiphonal Leaf with a large Illuminated Initial "A" having six lines of manuscript music and five-line staves in red with black notes and black gothic text on both s

A beautifully penned Medieval manuscript leaf on paper circa 1500 in Latin with numerous large initials in red and blue, some fancy scrollwork. Fine with some light discoloration, large format measure

An illuminated medieval manuscript on vellum with beautiful gold leaf one side with initials and on scroll work. The leaf for the month of October from a calendar portion of a Book of Hours.In Latin,

A mid 20th-century Islamic book with hand-written Kufic calligraphy and illuminated page borders. Red leather hardcover with embossed and gilt ornaments, red bound bookmark. Presumably a compilation o

DescriptionCa. 15th century leaf printed on vellum with ornate woodcut borders.From a religious (Christian) work,Latin, likely a liturgical work.With one small initial illuminated.Size 7.25" x 4.5Very

Early 13th century AD. A vellum leaf from a manuscript bible with text in two columns of black lettre batarde script with decorated versal and highlighted initials and marginal ornament in red and blu

18th century AD. A silver finger ring with gusset to the hoop, cell to each shoulder with inset glass cabochon, scaphoid bezel with ropework border, enamelled floral ornament and central glass cabocho

Medieval Manuscripts. Anonymous, [Illuminated Leaf], 1380 (circa). Hand Color. Lovely vellum leaf from a Book of Hours with 20-line text in Dutch in black and red ink with initials in red and blue. Th

Early 14th Century Psalter Leaf Gold Initial. Decorative medieval Psalter leaf featuring a large initial of gold leaf and pastel border. Text in red and brown. Numerous initials. Circa the early 14th

Heading: Author: [Griggs, William] Title: Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum. Six Specimens of Miniatures, Borders, and Initials Reproduced in Gold and Colours with an Example of Successiv

Medieval Manuscripts. Anonymous, [Illuminated Leaf], 1440 (circa). Hand Color. Lovely vellum leaf from a Book of Hours likely created in Delft. This leaf has a magnificent initial on the recto in red,

THREE FOLIO SIZE PICTORIAL BOOKS- Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders, and Initials reproduced in gold and colours, descriptive text by George F. Warner, First Series, f

Late 18th-19th century AD. A hollow-formed parcel-gilt silver desk seal with scrolled textured bands and foliage, cruciform plaque with incised border and block initials 'R.M.'. 20 grams, 57mm (2 1/4"