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Opulent Collection

Background imageOpulent Collection: The Coronation of the Shah of Iran

The Coronation of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980)

Background imageOpulent Collection: Three Cartier platinum and diamond bracelets

Three Cartier platinum and diamond bracelets Date: circa 1930s

Background imageOpulent Collection: The Queen of Diamonds - Shirley Kellogg in Elspeth Phelps

The Queen of Diamonds - Shirley Kellogg in Elspeth Phelps
Actress Shirley Kellogg pictured wearing an exquisite fringed dress of peau de soie embellished with silver and diamonds, the starring costume in the theatrical show

Background imageOpulent Collection: Main Staircase Titanic

Main Staircase Titanic
The opulent main staircase of the ill-fated Titanic showing various elegant passengers relaxing in the luxurious surroundings

Background imageOpulent Collection: South Manchurian Railway - Interior of the Sleeping Car

South Manchurian Railway - Interior of the Sleeping Car. Date: circa 1905

Background imageOpulent Collection: Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran - Shahs Coronation

Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran - Shahs Coronation
Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran (1960-) at the Coronation of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980)

Background imageOpulent Collection: The Coronation of the Shah of Iran - Mohammad Reza Pahlavi

The Coronation of the Shah of Iran - Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
The Coronation of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980)

Background imageOpulent Collection: Dining car of the Cote D Azur Express

Dining car of the Cote D Azur Express
Opulent interior of the new Calais-Mediterranean Express

Background imageOpulent Collection: A Present from Caesar by Fortunino Matania

A Present from Caesar by Fortunino Matania
A Present from Caesar, a Vision of Imperial Rome. Painting by Fortunino Matania, exhibited at the R. I. Galleries, 1926. Date: 1926

Background imageOpulent Collection: Queen Farah Dibah of Iran - Shahs Coronation

Queen Farah Dibah of Iran - Shahs Coronation
Queen Farah Dibah of Iran (1938-) at the Coronation of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980)

Background imageOpulent Collection: H H Maharajah of Upaipur

H H Maharajah of Upaipur
His Highness Maharana Dhiraj Sir Fateh Singh Bahadur, G.C.S.I. Maharana of Udaipur (Vydepore) in the robes of the Order of the Star of India. Date: circa 1905

Background imageOpulent Collection: Le Ciel - Paris Cabaret Nightclub - Inreior

Le Ciel - Paris Cabaret Nightclub - Inreior
The Interior of Le Ciel - Montmartre, Paris Cabaret Nightclub

Background imageOpulent Collection: Glamorous model wrapped in an opulent fur stole

Glamorous model wrapped in an opulent fur stole
Glamorous model in profile pose, wrapped in an opulent fur stole. Date: circa 1961

Background imageOpulent Collection: Grand Reception Room, Windsor Castle, Berkshire

Grand Reception Room, Windsor Castle, Berkshire - Painted by artist Charles Howard for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageOpulent Collection: Throne Room, Windsor Castle, Berkshire

Throne Room, Windsor Castle, Berkshire - Painted by artist Charles Howard for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageOpulent Collection: Van Dyck Room, Windsor Castle, Berkshire

Van Dyck Room, Windsor Castle, Berkshire - Painted by artist Charles Howard for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageOpulent Collection: A page from The Sphere reporting on yachting at Cowes in 1910

A page from The Sphere reporting on yachting at Cowes in 1910. The large bottom photograph shows the opulent interior of the Miranda owned by Lord Leith of Fyvie

Background imageOpulent Collection: Advertisement for Mazda electric lamps (made in Rugby) showing people in a rather opulent

Advertisement for Mazda electric lamps (made in Rugby) showing people in a rather opulent domestic interior seated on a sofa lit by a lamp which would fetch thousands on ebay today! Date: c.1924

Background imageOpulent Collection: Auditorium of the new London Hippodrome

Auditorium of the new London Hippodrome
The interior of the brand new London Hippodrome at the corner of Charing Cross Road and Cranbourn Street

Background imageOpulent Collection: DINNER PARTY W / MANDARIN

DINNER PARTY W / MANDARIN
A dinner party in full swing at the Mandarins house. Date: circa 1840

Background imageOpulent Collection: Banquet held at Audley End House. Date: 1852

Banquet held at Audley End House. Date: 1852

Background imageOpulent Collection: Paul de Longpre at home in Hollywood, California, USA

Paul de Longpre at home in Hollywood, California, USA
Paul de Longpre (1855-1911) (French painter of flowers, who worked mainly in the United States) at home in Hollywood, California, USA. Date: circa 1909

Background imageOpulent Collection: Lady from Nepal in traditional costume

Lady from Nepal in traditional costume with a vast array of bangles, necklaces, rings and other adornments. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageOpulent Collection: Tuthmosis Iii, Pharaoh

Tuthmosis Iii, Pharaoh
TUTHMOSIS III, PHARAOH also known as THUTMOSE etc, also Menkheperre, dominated when young by his stepmother Hatshepsut, later a successful conqueror and opulent ruler

Background imageOpulent Collection: White Star Line - RMS Olympic launch menu

White Star Line - RMS Olympic launch menu
White Star Line - RMS Olympic extremely rare launch menu dated 20 October 1910

Background imageOpulent Collection: Grand Saloon of the Great Eastern steam ship, 1859

Grand Saloon of the Great Eastern steam ship, 1859
The opulent interior of the Grand Saloon of the Great Eastern steam ship, 1859. See picture 10054741 for the same interior during a gale. 1861

Background imageOpulent Collection: Chesterfield House, London in the Tatler

Chesterfield House, London in the Tatler
Photographs in the Tatler of 20th October 1909 showing previously unpublished photographs of the interior of Chesterfield House, London, as well as the owner at the time, the Dowager Lady Burton

Background imageOpulent Collection: Cafe de Paris in the Hotel Donaupalast, Ritz - Budapest

Cafe de Paris in the Hotel Donaupalast, Ritz - Budapest, Hungary. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageOpulent Collection: Slovenia - National Costume

Slovenia - National Costume
Slovenia - Pretty young woman in National Costume a very pretty long floral dress and holding a bouquet of roses. This card was sold in Gorizia (Gorica) on the Italian/Slovenian border

Background imageOpulent Collection: The Blessing Of Science. By Charles Robinson

The Blessing Of Science. By Charles Robinson
The Pekingese arrives by private lift from his suite to partake of afternoon tea with his mistress

Background imageOpulent Collection: Riverboat Interior

Riverboat Interior
The opulent interior of the Mississippi steamboat Drew. The upper gallery is lined with individual cabins for those who prefer privacy to the society of the saloon

Background imageOpulent Collection: Valderbilt interior, New York, USA

Valderbilt interior, New York, USA
Cornelius Valderbilt interior, showing parlour and library, New York, USA. Date: 1890s

Background imageOpulent Collection: Cradle - Barcelonette

Cradle - Barcelonette
Barcelonette en acajou, drapee en taffetas. An opulent cradle supported by legs consisting of an eagles head atop a lions foot Date: 1807

Background imageOpulent Collection: The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy and M Barstow

The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy and M Barstow
Promotional postcard for The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy and M. Barstow (her husband). First produced New Theatre, St Martins Lane 5th January 1905

Background imageOpulent Collection: The Rajahs daughter by F. P Stephanoff

The Rajahs daughter by F. P Stephanoff
An oriental lady dreamily plucks a stringed instrument outdoors

Background imageOpulent Collection: Russian Aristocracy Enjoying a Luncheon

Russian Aristocracy Enjoying a Luncheon
Ten Wealthy Russians enjoying a spot of luncheon in 1913. Date: 1913

Background imageOpulent Collection: Lyon, France - International Exhibition (2 / 7)

Lyon, France - International Exhibition (2 / 7)
The Bed of Louis XVIII at the International Exhibition at Lyon Date: 1914

Background imageOpulent Collection: St Marks, Venice, Italy - Interior view

St Marks, Venice, Italy - Interior view
The interior of St. Marks Basilica, St Marks Square - Venice, italy. Date: circa 1910

Background imageOpulent Collection: Taking coffee in bed

Taking coffee in bed
A well-to-do lady takes her breakfast coffee in bed. She has an elaborate coffee machine / percolator on her bedside table! Date: 1905

Background imageOpulent Collection: Selfridges Frontage - Coronation of George VI

Selfridges Frontage - Coronation of George VI
Selfridges Frontage - decorated to celebrate the Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth - under floodlights at night. Date: 1937

Background imageOpulent Collection: Kandyan Chiefs - Sri Lanka

Kandyan Chiefs - Sri Lanka Date: circa 1910s

Background imageOpulent Collection: Carlton House / Staircase

Carlton House / Staircase
Carlton House, London: the staircase Date: 1812

Background imageOpulent Collection: Jules Jaluzot & Co. Store, Paris, 1884

Jules Jaluzot & Co. Store, Paris, 1884
Engraving showing the opulent interior of Jules Jaluzot and Companys store in the Boulevard Haussmann, Paris, 1884

Background imageOpulent Collection: Titanic Dining Saloon

Titanic Dining Saloon
The dining saloon of the ill-fated passenger liner, RMS Titanic showing the various tables immaculately set ready for dinner

Background imageOpulent Collection: Bishop Benjamin Hoadly

Bishop Benjamin Hoadly
Benjamin Hoadly, Bishop of Winchester

Background imageOpulent Collection: Opulent Bed 1851

Opulent Bed 1851
Opulent, gilt bedstead complete with canopy, fringing and drapery


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