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Advert for Ideal Central HeatingAdvert illustrating the benefits of installing an Ideal central heating system. Date: 1939
Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 1671The Dutch fort at Jaffna at the northern extremity of the island. The solid defences indicate that the Europeans expect to be attacked at any moment
Mask of TutankhamunThe famous mask of Pharoah TUTANKHAMUN, ruler of the 18th Dynasty of Egypt 1361 - 1352 BC, (Egyptian Museum, Cairo), made of solid gold, with inlaid glass and lapis lazuli
Triplex Grate C PatternThe C-pattern TRIPLEX grate, with heated compartments above and to one side of the open fireplace which has a warming stand in front of it
Golden Mask of Egyptian Pharoah TutankhamunThe famous mask of Pharoah TUTANKHAMUN, ruler of the 18th Dynasty of Egypt 1361 - 1352 BC, (Egyptian Museum, Cairo), made of solid gold, with inlaid glass and lapis lazuli
The Ladder of Fortune. Industry and Morality bring solid rewards. Idle schemes and speculations yield poverty and ruin. Date: 1875
German Massage ParlourGreetings from the Massage Parlour ! A young lady in spotty swimwear is treated (rather vigourously I would imagine) by a rather solid-looking Masseuse, who is kneading away at knots
Earths CrustCross-section of the solid crust of planet Earth Date: 1879
Shire horses and cart on Marazion beach, CornwallTwo white shire horses pulling a cart along Marazion beach in Cornwall, with St Michaels Mount in the background
Hadrians WallBritains chief Roman monument, the fort on Hadrians Wall in Northumberland, near Hexham. A section of the wall showing solid Roman masonry, eight feet thick and originally 12feet high
The Bone Shaker Bicycle of the 1840 sPhotograph of a cyclist on a Bone Shaker bicycle of the 1840s to 1850 s. This type of bicycle was innovative in having pedals, but earnt its moniker through the used of solid wood or metal wheels
Albion charabanc, Haverfordwest, South WalesA group of people on a choir outing in an Albion solid tyred charabanc outside Morses Refreshment Rooms in Dew Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
Batticaloa, Sri LankaThe Dutch fort at Batticaloa, on the east coast of the island. The solid defences are evidence that the Europeans expect to be attacked at any moment
Advert for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Victorian items 1896A selection of Victorian household items; twin oil and vinegar bottles, solid silver candlestick holders, ornate mounted hair brush, cut crystal scent bottle, chased silver lamp with burner
Modern Athenians plate 8 - EdinburghJohn Irvine (d. 1839) beautifully described as a " creeping figure, of too solid flesh, so sadly restricted in locomotion". Facing him is Captain Hugo Arnot (d)
Triplex Grate 1929The TRIPLEX grate, with heated compartments on either side of the open fireplace
Mountain climbing in snow, Mont Blanc, AlpsVintage 19th century photograph - climbing Mont Blanc, Alps
Ratner wooden safe stands - box, frame, drawer and cupboard. Date: circa 1920s
Zermatt, Switzerland - Old Wooden Houses Date: circa 1920
Lenin and WorkersLenin addresses workers at the Putilov factory, Petrograd, who provide solid support for his coup
Hardy Patent Pick Co. mining tools 1890sSelection of solid steel mining hand tools made by Hardy Patent Pick Co, in Sheffield. Date: 1890s
de Havilland Venom prototype VV612. The prototype Venom F.1 was produced by fitting moderately swept wings on the fuselage and tail of a Vampire FB.5 whilst on the production line
Mountain ValleyA landscape painting of a valley sitting between the lower point of two vast mountains. The foreground is made up of a solid forest of trees. Date: circa 1916
Green DoorAn oil painting of some female figures, holding parasols, stood by a solid green door of a posh street. Date: circa 1915
Queen Mary's Personal Secretaire Bookcase, HMS MedinaQueen Mary's Personal Secretaire Bookcase - The Royal Yacht, HMS Medina, 1911-1912 Coronation Expedition to India for the Durbar. Designed and made for Her Majesty by Waring and Gillow
Young girl taking her dolly out in a fine perambulatorA pretty young girl taking her dolly out for a spin in a fine perambuator. Date: circa 1903
A Peking Cart - Hong Kong. Date: circa 1900s
Grand Elderly Lady wrapped up warm in her bath chair outside the front door of her fine home. Date: circa 1910s
Ratner branch bank strong room door, drill proof and blowpipe resisting. Date: circa 1920s
Ratner strong room door, No. 6, banker's patent steel door with grip frame and ventilating grille. Date: circa 1920s
Ratner strong room door, No. 3, fire-resisting with lobby and grille. Date: circa 1920s
Three travelling vanity cases made of crocodile and Morocco leather. Date: 1907
Advert for Xmas presents in solid silver at the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company, 112 Regent Street, London. Four solid silver owl menu holders; salt cellars and spoons, two muffineers
Wooden spoked wheel on market barrow, LondonWooden spoked, iron rimmed wheel on an East End market barrow, London. Date: circa 1950s
WW2 - A corvette in heavy Atlantic Sea weatherWW2 - (2/3) Corvettes and Convoys - the little ships which are grappling with the u-boat menace. A corvette in heavy Atlantic Sea weather. 1941
WW2 - Corvette bucking through heavy Atlantic SeasWW2 - (3/3) Corvettes and Convoys - the little ships which are grappling with the u-boat menace. Corvette bucking through heavy Atlantic Seas 1941
A VE Day party in Pontardulais, Glamorgan, a strict methodist community. The party was probably dry and there isn t much food on the table; maybe it had all been eaten but it wouldn t have been a
Gas Bus the first one [in photo] was in public service between Kingston and Epsom Downs yesterday [2 Nov 1939]. Towed by the bus, the trailer produces gas from a stove burning solid fules
New City Hall and County Building, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Date: circa 1915
The Dewar Challenge Cup, 1904Non-stop motoring: the Dewar Challenge Cup. The gift of Scottish whisky distiller 1st Baron Thomas R. Dewar(1864-1930), the cup was wrought in solid silver and richly chased by Messrs Elkington
Village of d Heremence, Switzerland - Woman and Mule Rider on one of the narrow streets between the traditional wooden buildings. Date: 1908
Gold Rush, 1932Gold Rush - in 1932 Britain left the Gold Standard and the price of scrap gold soared. 1932
Mahogany Brass Bound BoxSolid Spanish Mahogany Brass Bound Box containing paints, inks, etc. circa 1880s
An Ancient British warrior and his chariotAn Ancient Briton with his war chariot. Note the sold form of the wheels and the addition of scythe blades to cause additional damage when engaging enemy forces. Date: Circa 100BC
Holstein and Jersey Cows Date: 1948
Two Hens Date: 1948
Advert for Mappin & Webbs dressing cases 1907 Advert for Mappin & Webbs dressingTwo travelling vanity cases made of crocodile and Morocco leather. Date: 1907
Advert for Oetzmann & Co. Victorian furniture 1896 Advert for Oetzmann & CoSelection of late Victorian household items furniture. Date: 1896