Trompe l’oeil marquetry wall art Trompe l’oeil marquetry wall art can be admired at the Metropolitan Museum in New York, United States of America. Designed by Francesco di Giorgio and made by Giuliano da Majano between 1432–1490. Trompe l’oeil is a French phrase which means to deceive the eye. It describes the illusion of an object or scenery, in this…
Marquetry panels at Granite House, Gallaher Group. Gallaher Tobacco Company, Gallaher Limited. Two large landscape marquetry mural inlay panels and one smaller marquetry panel were commission for the Gallaher group, Gallaher Limited. Formerly in situ in the new reception hall at Granite House, Cannon Street London. Then moved to 65 Kingsway, London and then finally to Brooklands racing circuit, Weybridge.…
The Northern Belle Train How it begun. Based up North, The Northern Belle luxurious train offers day return journeys and fine dining trips in England, Scotland and Wales. In the year 2000, the Northern Belle began. It was the sister company to Belmond’s The British Pullman in London. In tune with The British Pullman, the Northern Belle train carriages have…
If you have the luxury of stepping aboard the Belmond British Pullman you’ll experience a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in an authentic travel adventure. The Belmond British Pullman offer a number of different excursions to allow passengers to explore historic destinations and the beautiful English countryside or just stay on board, relax and enjoy a meal watching the wonderful…
Custom designs of wood panels in the Pullman Cars There is something very special about the custom designs in the Pullman Cars. Each train carriage has its very own personality. From the individual name hand painted onto the side to the luxury interior décor. Every Pullman Car is unique in showcasing its very own bespoke wood panels, there are no…