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Advert Theodore Hamblin, fold-away spectacles 1937Trade mark spectacle, that fold into a compact case, available from Theodore Hamblin, Wigmore Street, London. Date: 1937
V Marich & Co, Tobacconists, Valletta, MaltaBusiness card for V Marich & Co, Tobacconists, By Royal Appointment, 44 Palace Square, Valletta, Malta, established 1838. Date: 19th century
Advert for Mappin & Webb Princes Plate cutlery case 1935Polished oak cabinet containing a range of cutlery, with a course of handles. Date: 1935
Doctors visit in Aboisso, Ivory CoastLocals visiting a European doctor in the streets of Aboisso, south-east of Ivory Coast (then French West Africa). Date: circa 1910
Photographer C Vandyk, SW LondonPhotographer by royal appointment, C Vandyk, 125 Gloucester Road, South Kensington, SW London. circa late 19th century
Stationery, Fortnum & Mason Ltd, LondonStationery, Fortnum & Mason Ltd, Piccadilly and Jermyn Street, London, with handwritten details. 1915
Advertisement, Furniture and Fine Art DepositoriesAdvertisement for a sale of furniture and other items at the Furniture and Fine Art Depositories Ltd, 48-50 Park Street, Upper Street, Islington, London
Advertisement for Rapson TyresA square enamel sign advertising Rapson Tyres - " The Worlds longest mileage tyres". *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*
London Trade Card - Charles Peter, SurgeonLondon Trade Card - Charles Peter (c.1648-17??), Surgeon to King Charles II in the Dutch Wars, Surgeon of the Horseguards to King James II and Surgeon of the Household to King William
London Trade Card - Bun House at ChelseaLondon Trade Card - a perspective view of David Loudons Bun House (shop) at Chelsea, by Royal Appointment. They sold Chelsea buns and hot cross buns. circa 1750
Advert for Ushers Whisky by Bernard Partridge 1912Advertisement for Ushers Whisky by Bernard Partridge - A Royal Usher gestures his guests to enter (the Palace?). Date: 1912
Sarcophagus with processus consularis. Detail. Rome, 270 BCRoman Art. A lenos sarcophagus with processus consularis (a procession for the appointment of a Consul). Detail. Greek marble. Rome, 270 BC. Palazzo Massimo Alle Terme. Rome. Italy
Cartoon, Sir William Vernon Harcourt, Home SecretaryCartoon, Sir William Vernon Harcourt (1827-1904), Home Secretary in Gladstones newly elected Liberal government. On his appointment
E W Benson CaricatureEDWARD WHITE BENSON Bishop of Truro, caricatured at the time of his appointment to the Archbishopric of Canterbury. Date: 1829 - 1896
Alfred Austin (Strand)ALFRED AUSTIN, poet whose lack of talent was no hindrance to his appointment as Poet Laureate in 1896 : at different periods of his life. Date: 1835 - 1913
Advert for Aquascutum coats 1912Wrap-over full length waterproof coats for men and women. 1912
Advertisement, W Clarkson Wig ManufacturerAdvertisement, W Clarkson, Theatrical, Court and Private Wig Manufacturer, Wellington Street, Strand, London. 1883
Advertisement, Auguste & Cie Costumiers, LondonAdvertisement, Auguste & Cie, Costumiers de Paris, Wellington Street, Strand, London. 1883
Advertisement, Zephyr Bicycle and Tricycle Co, CoventryAdvertisement, The Zephyr Bicycle and Tricycle Co, Lower Ford Street, Coventry. 1883
Advert for Greens mowers and rollers 1902Advertisement for Greens Lawn Mowers and rollers. 1902
Price List, photographer C Vandyk, SW LondonPhotographer by royal appointment, C Vandyk, 125 Gloucester Road, South Kensington, SW London -- List of Prices. circa late 19th century
Advertisement, Mrs Samuel May, Costumier to the Royal Family, Bow Street, London. 1883
Stationery, Harvey Nichols & Co Ltd, LondonStationery, Harvey Nichols & Co Ltd, Knightsbridge and Sloane Street, London, with handwritten details. 1918
SUCRE, Antonio Jos頤e (1795-1830). Venezuelan militarySUCRE, Antonio Jos頤 e (1795-1830). Venezuelan military and politician, hero of the South American independence. Governmental decree of Sucre as president of Bolivia dated August 2, 1828
Reading the Tatler at Helena Rubinstein, 1917A lady waiting for an appointment at the beauty salon of Madame Helena Rubinstein whiles away the time by reading a copy of The Tatler. Date: 1917
The Next Man In - General Sir Douglas HaigA photograph of General (later Field-Marshal and Earl) Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1928), after his appointment as Commander-in-Chief of the British army, succeeding Sir John French, in December 1915
Photographers card, Sarony of Scarborough. (1 of 2) Date: 19th century
Advert for Rowe childrens overcoats 1914Advertisement for childrens overcoats from Rowe of New Bond Street, London, by appointment to H M the Queen, featuring the double-breasted Prince style. September 1914
Advertisement for Dunlop tyres, WW1A patriotic advertisement for Dunlop tyres in the early stages of the First World War. Dunlops are British-made -- avoid continental tyres made by the enemy! Date: September 1914
Advert for tinned Milkmaid Cream 1914Advertisement for tinned Milkmaid Cream by Nestle and Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co of Eastcheap, London. Perfect with fresh, stewed, canned or bottled fruit, in tea and coffee
Action for Libel, Lyons v Lipton, WW1Notice of an Action for Libel in the High Court of Justice, J Lyons & Co Limited being the plaintiffs, and Lipton Limited as defendants, during the early stages of the First World War
Advert for Scotts gentlemens hats 1912Gentlemens hats for country wear in two different styles. 1912
Advertisement for Sanitas disinfectant, WW1Wartime advertisement for Sanitas disinfectant, by appointment to King George V -- don t use German disinfectants. Sanitas Fluid for washing wounds, purifying the air of sick rooms, etc
Restaurant scene, The Unkept Appointment. Showing an elegant lady sitting alone at a table, watched by a waiter and three men at another table. Date: July 1914
Advert for Scotts womens hats 1912Matlock, hat, in smooth or rough finished felt with smartlt turned up brim, trimmed, with a wing and knot of ribbon. 1912
General Sir Douglas Haig, G. C. B, K. C. I. E, K. C. VGeneral (later Field-Marshal and Earl) Sir Dougals Haig (1861-1928), after his appointment as Commander-in-Chief of the British army in December 1915. 1915
John Arthur RoebuckJOHN ARTHUR ROEBUCK statesman, at the time of his appointment as Chairman of the committee on the state of the army before Sebastopol, in the Crimea war. Date: 1801 - 1879
Fourth Earl of Onslow 2WILLIAM HILLIER, fourth earl of ONSLOW statesman, governor of New Zealand, at the time of his appointment. Date: 1853 - 1911
Doctor and NurseA doctor sits at his desk taking an appointment over the phone with a nurse looking at it over his shoulder. Date: late 1960s
1st Earl Northbrook - 1THOMAS GEORGE BARING, first earl of NORTHBROOK statesman, at the time of his appointment as Viceroy of India. Date: 1826 - 1904
Italy - Laboratorio di precisione, Roma - Precision OpticsItaly - Laboratorio di Precisione, Roma - Precision Optics made in Rome - produced optical instruments used in WW1 - suppliers to the Royal family in Italy Date: circa 1906
Man turning into a catA gentleman visits his Doctor with the distinct impression he is turning into a cat.... by the evidence on show he is correct
Arms of Empress GermanyThe badge or coat of arms used to signify that a manufacturer has been granted the Royal Appointment of Her Imperial Majesty The Dowager Empress of Germany. Date: 1890s
Lord Kitchener made Military Admiral, 1909Fascinating page from the Bystander showing a photograph of Lord Kitchener with critical editorial of his new position as Military Admiral which required him to travel hundreds of miles to inspect
Enthronement of Archbishop LangA crowd scene at the enthronement of the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Cosmo Gordon Lang (1864-1945). He was the first bachelor to hold the appointment in 150 years
Lord Lytton (1831-1891)Engraving of (Edward) Robert Bulwer-Lytton, the 1st Earl of Lytton, the English poet diplomat and politician, shortly after his appointment as Viceroy of India, 1876
Grand Dinner to General Sir Charles J. Napier, at the LondonBanquet held by the directors of the East India Company at the London Tavern in honour of Sir Charles Napiers appointment as commander of the British army in the East Indies
Lace Advert & SamplesAn advertisement for Urlings Lace, depicting their offices at 392 The Strand, London and giving samples of common lace, Urlings lace, Cotton and Urlings patent thread