Franz Sales Mayer’s second edition of “A Handbook of Ornament” is a visual masterpiece that celebrates the intricate world of decorative art. Through its pages, readers embark on a journey across cultures and epochs, delving into the language of ornamentation that transcends words. Mayer’s work unites cultures, highlighting the shared artistic threads that connect humanity. Not only a historical record, the handbook also serves as an endless well of inspiration for contemporary creatives. By preserving the artistic heritage of civilizations, “A Handbook of Ornament” stands as a testament to the enduring beauty and cultural significance of ornamentation throughout history.

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Mersey Repurposing operates from New Brighton near Liverpool. We ship all orders from this address.

Looking for a gift to show you’ve thought outside the box? MR has a range of individually designed gifts to show how unique your loved one is. Examples of our personalised gifts can be seen throughout our store. They range from antique phones and clocks brought back into modern day-to-day use to stunning pottery and glassware with a secondary and less ornamental purpose. We also have a collection of classic books, re-packaged with an information pack, making the reading that much more meaningful. For truly bespoke gifts, please view our antiques catalogue and email us with your idea. With your input, we can price it up and give you a timescale.

Due to the nature of our store, a great deal of research has gone into every item as we do not want to damage or change pieces that have historical significance in their current state. Therefore if any of our pieces are listed incorrectly, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Because we are a small, family-run business, at the moment our projects are relatively small scale and we cannot cater to extremely large custom orders. However, we pride ourselves on our finished products’ quality therefore will not sell objects in any other condition than advertised.

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