17th Collection (page 21)

German candle-makers 1669
Two German men from the 17th century making candlesticks. Date: 1669

Men playing Tric Trac (Backgammon)
Men playing a game of Tric Trac (Backgammon) on a table, maybe in a tavern. Date: 17th century

Cock-throwing on Shove Tuesday
Cock throwing on Shove Tuesday, also known as cock-shying or throwing at cocks, was a blood sport widely practised in England, where a rooster was tied to a post

Tilting at the ring
Horseman rides at full gallop towards a small metal ring to hopefully insert his lance through, this was a medieval sport. Date: 17th century

James I and attendants hawking. Date: 1614

Cuirassier 1645, specimen of Goodrich Court. Date: 1645

Cavalier 1620, specimen of Goodrich Court. Date: 1620

Pikeman 1635
Pikeman of 1635, specimen of Goodrich Court. Date: 1635

Military helmets 1645
Military helmets, specimen of Goodrich Court. Date: 1645

Musketeer 1603, specimen of Goodrich Court. Date: 1603

BOARD GAME TRIC-TRAC
A group of men enjoy a game of tric-trac (backgammon) at an inn. Date: 17th century

FRENCH PUBLIC CRIER
A French public crier makes an announcement : a mother shows her child the broadside, but passing street pedlars only laugh... Date: 17th century

ALCINOUS HANDMILL / C17TH
Alcinous handmill in operation. Date: 17th century

St Ouen Station, Paris, France
Saint Ouen Station (Clement Bayard), a characteristic suburban station on the Ceinture line which runs round Paris, in the avenue de Saint-Ouen, 17th arrondissement. Date: circa 1905

Fleet Prison - Cruikshank
Fleet Prison was notable as a debtors prison after the 17th century until it was demolished in 1845-46, having been rebuilt 3 times in 1381, 1666 and 1780. Date: 1828

PERSIAN EMIR AUDIENCE
An audience with the Emir of Persia Date: 17th century

C17 GAMBLING W / DICE
Gambling men stand around a table and cast dice from cups. Date: 17th century

PLAYING CARDS IN HOLLAND
Great interest is shown in a two-handed game of cards played in a Dutch tavern Date: 17th century

SKATING DUTCH PAIR C17
A smart Dutch couple skate together. Date: 17th century

NEWTONS SUNDIAL showing signs of the Zodiac, the seasons and the months of the years. Date: late 17th century

A German Chemist (or Alchemist!) and his assistants busy in a chemical laboratory. Date: 17th century

CHARLES I WATCH C17
Charles Is watch. Date: 17th century

Square des Epinettes, Paris, France
Square des Epinettes, off the Avenue de Saint Ouen, with children a at holiday time. Date: 1904

Batignolles Tunnel and railway, Paris, France
Batignolles Tunnel, railway line and cutting, Chemin de Fer de lOuest, 17th arrondissement, Paris, France. Date: circa 1905

Rue Dautancourt, Paris, France
Rue Dautancourt, Avenue de Clichy, Paris, France. Date: circa 1905

Rue des Moines, Paris, France
Rue des Moines, 17th arrondissement, Paris, France. Date: 1909

Rue Truffaut, Paris, France
Rue Truffaut, 17th arrondissement, Paris, France. Date: circa 1905

Avenue de St Ouen, Paris, France
Avenue de Saint Ouen, with the street market. Date: circa 1905

Rue Legendre, Avenue de Clichy, Paris, France
Rue Legendre, off the Avenue de Clichy, in the 17th arrondissement. Date: 1907

Avenue de Clichy, Paris, France. Date: circa 1905

C1690 BEAU (COSTUME)
A Beau of the late 17th century. This fine individual is identified as Beau Wilson. Date: circa 1690

A 17th century Hatter
A hat maker Date: 17th century

London Coffee House
Socialising in a London coffee house Date: circa 1700

SCIENCE / WALL / LIGHTNING
Wall discovers the resemblance of electricity to lightning. Date: late 17th century

FRENCH ARMY DRESS / 17TH C
Various costumes of the French army, infantry & naval

LIFEGUARDSMAN / 1661
A Lifeguardsman in uniform Date: 1661

FOUNTAIN VERSAILLES 1695
Fontaine de LObelisque, Versailles, France. Date: 1695

ANCIENT BINOCULARS
A pair of ancient binoculars Date: 17th century

ARCHITAS / MAGNETISM / C17
Magnetism demonstrated by the dove of Architas. The dove flies in a circle, not because of the wind, but through the influence of magnetism. Date: 17th century

Medicine - 17th century Quack Doctor
Here you may be cured ! - a 17th century quack stands beside his counter, strewn with wonderful potions and elixirs to cure all ailments Date: circa 1670

C17 CARRIAGE
A nobleman rides in his carriage, accompanied by running footmen Date: March 1635

I. JONES MASQUE COSTUME
A design for the costume of a torch bearer in a Masque, by Inigo Jones. Date: early 17th century

PARIS / 17TH CENTURY
A general view of Paris in the 17th century showing Le Pont- neuf and Notre Dame in the distance Date: 17th century

DEATH CRIERS
Two Death Criers who accompany the funeral procession : left - a French crier right - English Date: 17th century

THE GLOBE / HENRY IV C17
Masked and pipe-smoking ladies in the Pit watching a performance of Shakespeares Henry IV. Date: 17th century

DUTCH LADY & PAGE DUTCH LADY & PAGE
A Dutch lady washes her hands while her page holds the basin Date: 17th century

DRINKING SCENE / 17TH C
A man drinks in a tavern from a tall glass with his arm around a woman. Another woman keeps a tally of the bill on the wall. Date: 17th century

DARK DUTCH KITCHEN C17
A cook sits in a dark corner of a rather untidy kitchen, probably Dutch Date: 17th century

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