Images Dated 21st February 2012

8-shot service revolver - used by Austro-Hungarian army
Rast & Gasser of Wien, Model 1898, 8 mm. 8 shot, service revolver, Serial No. 175852. Used by the Austro-Hungarian army during World War One. Cross-hatched wooden grip with iron ring

SKI JUMP 1914
A ski jumper flies off the end of the ramp. Date: 1914

Robert Baden Powell, silhouette by H. L. Oakley
Silhouette portrait of Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell (1857-1941), the English soldier and founder of the Boy Scout Movement, by H. L. Oakley. circa 1920

Marchioness of Carisbrooke by H. L. Oakley
The Marchioness of Carisbrooke (1890 -1956), formerly Lady Irene Denison, wife of Prince Alexander of Battenberg, later Mountbatten, Marquis of Carisbrooke. 1920

Webley 455 Mk VI eight-shot double action service revolve
A Webley & Scott, Webley.455 Mark VI eight shot double action service revolver, Serial No. 32104, 6 inch barrel with chequered hard rubber grips. Firearms & Equipment

Imperial German dagger, with Imperial German crown
An Imperial German trench dagger, proofed with Imperial German crown, in a steel scabbard. Firearms & Equipment

Mark XI Trench Brass Periscope with wooden handle, WW1
Pattern 1796, Heavy Cavalry Sword, 1808-1818.Carried by Capt (later Lt Col) William Tyrwhitt Drake, Royal Horse Guards.Blade is straight, flat backed

Bohemian glass at the Great Exhibition, 1851
A display of fancy Bohemian coloured glass on display at the Great Exhibition in 1851. Date: 1851

Burgundian Soldiers
Burgundian soldiers in full body armour. Date: 1470

Curtiss P-40L -most later versions of the Warhawk found extensive use in the Pacific theatre - Photo Hugh W Cowin

8-shot service revolver - used by Austro-Hungarian army
Rast & Gasser of Wien, Model 1898, 8 mm. 8 shot, service revolver, Serial No. 175852. Used by the Austro-Hungarian army during World War One. Cross-hatched wooden grip with iron ring

8-shot service revolver - used by Austro-Hungarian army
Rast & Gasser of Wien, Model 1898, 8 mm. 8 shot, service revolver, Serial No. 175852. Used by the Austro-Hungarian army during World War One. Cross-hatched wooden grip with iron ring

Patinated metal relief of Field Marshal Ferdinand Foche
A patinated metal relief of Field Marshal Ferdinand Foche, GCB, OM, DSO (1851-1929). Chastenet

WWI Army rattle with Broad Arrow Ordnance Stamp
First World War Army rattle with Broad Arrow Ordnance Stamp, dated 1918. Firearms & Equipment

Webley 455 Mk VI eight-shot double action service revolve
A Webley & Scott, Webley.455 Mark VI eight shot double action service revolver, Serial No. 32104, 6 inch barrel with chequered hard rubber grips. Firearms & Equipment

Webley 455 Mk VI eight-shot double action service revolve
A Webley & Scott, Webley.455 Mark VI eight shot double action service revolver, Serial No. 32104, 6 inch barrel with chequered hard rubber grips. Firearms & Equipment

WWI Army rattle with Broad Arrow Ordnance Stamp
First World War Army rattle with Broad Arrow Ordnance Stamp, dated 1918. Firearms & Equipment

WWI American trench fighting dagger
First World War American trench fighting dagger. Blade is marked US LF&C 1917 together with its green leather scabard. Triangular section blade is 9 inches long. Firearms & Equipment

WWI American trench fighting dagger
First World War American trench fighting dagger. Blade is marked US LF&C 1917 together with its green leather scabard. Triangular section blade is 9 inches long. Firearms & Equipment

Imperial German dagger, with Imperial German crown
An Imperial German trench dagger, proofed with Imperial German crown, in a steel scabbard. Firearms & Equipment

WWI Army rattle with Broad Arrow Ordnance Stamp
First World War Army rattle with Broad Arrow Ordnance Stamp, dated 1918. Firearms & Equipment

Mark XI Trench Brass Periscope with wooden handle, WW1
Mark XI Trench Brass Periscope with wooden handle, R & J Beck Ltd, Reg. No. 16659

Prismatic compass belonging to Sergeant Ernest Blaikeley, 28th Battalion London Regiment - Artists Rifles.Used by Blakeley at the Sniping, Observation and Scouting School, Lingham

Trench Football Game (The Great International Game)
Trench Football Game. (The Great International Game- manufactured by R.F.& S.). Puzzles & Games - The Reverse with the rules. Date: circa 1916

Bohemian glass by Harrach and Hofmann
A selection of Bohemian fancy glass on display at the International Exhibition of 1862, featuring pieces by two manufacturers, Harrach of Bohemia, and Hofmann of Prague. Date: 1862

H. L. Oakley - silhouette artist
Jolly silhouette self-portrait by H. L.Oakley (1882-1960), renowned silhouette artist, who depicts himself with a knapsack and suitcase (complete with H.L.O initials) on tour

Silhouette of a woman
Full-length silhouette of a fashionable woman

Silhouette of a woman
Full-length silhouette of a woman in a hat, carrying a handbag. Unusually this is a full frontal portrait rather than Oakleys customary profile image

Silhouette of a Scottish soldier
Full-length silhouette of a Scottish soldier in a kilted uniform

Silhouette of an ATS officer
Silhouette of an ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) officer

Silhouette of 2nd Lieutenant, Black Watch
Full-length silhouette of a 2nd Lieutenant of the Black Watch

Silhouette of a woman in riding costume

Princess Marie Louise by H. L. Oakley
Silhouette portrait of Princess Marie Louise (1872 - 1956), fourth child and younger daughter of Princess Helena and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, and granddaughter of Queen Victoria

Silhouette of American WaC
Silhouette of an American WaC (Womens Auxiliary Army Corps) member

Silhouette of Gustav Holst, composer
Silhouette of Gustav Holst (1874-1934), British composer, in evening dress. 1929

Silhouette of a woman in a long scarf
Full length silhouette of a woman wearing a long scarf

Silhouette of a man in hat and coat
Full-length silhouette of a man in hat and coat

Silhouette of hotel commissionaire
Full-length silhouette of a commissionaire of The Cairn Hotel, in his uniform

Silhouette of Gustav Holst, composer
Silhouette of Gustav Holst (1874-1934), British composer, in evening dress. 1929

Silhouette of Donald Bradman, Australian cricketer
Silhouette of Donald George Bradman (1908-2001), Australian cricketer. 1956

Silhouette of a WaF Corporal
Full-length silhouette of a woman standing with her hands held behind her back. December 1933

Silhouette of a Canadian woman in uniform
Brigadier General Casey Barnard, commander of the 68th Brigade. Date: 1910s

Silhouette of a golfer
Full-length silhouette of a golfer with a putter tucked under his arm

Silhouette of a woman
Full-length silhouette of a woman standing with her hands held behind her back. 1925

Silhouette of a Norwegian officer

Silhouette of a woman in riding gear
Full-length silhouette of a woman in stylish riding gear, with a crop tucked under her arm

Silhouette of a military man
Full-length silhouette of a military man with a riding crop tucked under his arm

Silhouette of a man in tailcoat and spectacles
Full-length silhouette of a plump man in tailcoat and spectacles, reminiscent of Mr Pickwick

Silhouettes of three children
Full-length silhouettes of three children. The two on the left are wearing kilts

Silhouette of a figure in riding gear
Full-length silhouette of a figure (male or female) in riding gear, including hard hat, jodphurs and boots

Marchioness of Carisbrooke by H. L. Oakley
The Marchioness of Carisbrooke (1890 -1956), formerly Lady Irene Denison, wife of Prince Alexander of Battenberg, later Mountbatten, Marquis of Carisbrooke. 1920

Four wartime silhouettes: an American private from Oregon (top left), a Norwegian sailor (top right), an ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) officer (bottom left)

Silhouette of a family scene

Silhouette of John Hassall by H. L. Oakley
Silhouette portrait of the artist and illustrator, John Hassall (1868-1948), by Harry Lawrence Oakley. 1926

Silhouette of a tennis player
Full-length silhouette of a tennis player with two tennis racquets tucked under his arm. 1926

Silhouette of RAF OCTU officer

Poster design for a wartime The Dansant
A Fair Prospect -- poster or leaflet design for a wartime The Dansant at the Prospect Hotel, starting at 4pm. A man in uniform stands facing a woman, ready to dance together. circa 1940s

Silhouette of David Lloyd George
Silhouette profile portrait of David Lloyd-George (1863 - 1945), 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, the Welsh Liberal statesman by H. L. Oakley, made at Llandudno. circa 1925

Silhouette of a fashionable woman
Full-length silhouette of a fashionable woman

Silhouette of a woman
Full-length silhouette of a woman standing with her hands held behind her back. December 1933

German couple bathing in a pool
To enable Fritz and Frau to cool their portly persons -- a plump German couple bathing in a swimming pool, watched by two slimmer people sitting on a diving board

Silhouette of a woman in uniform
Full-length silhouette of a woman in uniform, possibly an American WaC (Womens Auxiliary Army Corps)

Silhouette, Back at 12. 30
Silhouette of a man walking away, entitled Back at 12.30. No doubt a notice which H. L. Oakley displayed during his lunch breaks

Silhouette of a Norwegian sailor

Silhouette of an American private from Oregon

Silhouette of a Royal Naval Reserve Lieutenant

Silhouette of John Hassall by H. L. Oakley
Silhouette portrait of the artist and illustrator, John Hassall (1868-1948), by Harry Lawrence Oakley. 1926

Silhouette of a Polish officer

The wives of the military
" The wives of the military" -- two ladies of contrasting stature (and possibly contrasting social stature!) stand talking about their husbands, both away at war. Silhouette by H L Oakley

Harry Lawrence Oakley self-portrait
Pencil sketch of the silhouette artist, H. L. Oakley (1882-1960). circa 1930

Silhouette of a little girl called Jean, holding a toy or pet

Advert for Wolsey spring fashions, underwear
Wolsey lustral arttificial silk underwear and hosiery. Young lady modeling a slip with a floral shawl with long fringing. 1928

Christmas / Presents 1960S
A little girl is given a present from Father Christmas who prefers a sports car to a sleigh any day Date: 1960s

GERMAN NOBLES 1570-88
Two German noblemen wear small ruffs, doublets, cut-fingered pumps, hose or breeches ornamented with embroidery or ribbon bows, a sleeveless jerkin & short cloak. Date: 1570 - 1588

Racial / Monastir / Thessaly
A man and two women from Monastir and Thessaly Date: late 19th century

17th Century Soldiers
An English & a Flemish soldier. Date: circa 1640

Racial / Breton Three
Three Bretons in traditional costume Date: late 19th century

Racial / Turkey / Soldiers
Four Turkish soldiers (Bashi-Bazouks) Date: 19th century

Racial / Breton Three
Three Bretons in traditional costume Date: late 19th century

German Soldiers / 15Th
Burgundian knights in armour. Date: 1470

Racial / Dutch / Marken 1880
Two Dutchmen from Marken Date: circa 1880

Racial / German / Bavaria
Two Bavarian countrywomen of Miesbach Date: circa 1880

Italian Soldiers / 14th C
Italian soldiers Date: circa 1375

German Military C18
Prussian troops : Officer of a Guard Battalion, saluted by a Grenadier Date: 1760

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