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Pierce Egans Anecdotes: bull-baiting by dogs
Colour plate The Grand Duke Nicholas witnessing a let-go match by the dogs for a silver collar by Olivers Game Bull at Combe Warren

The Royal Crown of Hungary and The Iron Crown
1. The Royal Crown of Hungary. 2. The Iron Crown. Date: circa 12th century

Sword of Charlemagne - Crown of Empress Constance
Ceremonial sword called the " Sword of Charlemagne" (with details). 2. Crown of Empress Constance, Fredericks wife. (with details). 3. Sword of Saint Maurice (with detail).4. Kings crown

German imperial crown, Sceptres, Orb and Bohemian Crown
1. The German imperial crown. 2. & 3. & 6. Sceptres. 4. Imperial Orb (with details). 5. Hungarian Sceptre (with details). 7. Bohemian Royal Crown. Date: circa 12th century

The Lady With the Fan by Abel Faivre
Inside front page of The Graphic - Christmas Number 1912 - The Lady With the Fan by Abel Faivre ). A grand lady wearing an elaborate hat (with thick long silk ribbon and ostrich feathers)

Alderton, Suffolk Date: 1908

Diss, Norfolk - The Market Place. Date: 1908

Miss Edna Mays Wedding to Oscar Lewisohn - Wedding party
Miss Edna Mays Wedding Party - featuring Miss Edna May (1878-1948) as well as Miss Jane May, Mrs Pettie, Miss Pauline Chase, Mr Oscar Lewisohn and Miss Gertie Millar

The New Masonic Temple, Great Queen Street, London1937
The New Masonic Temple, Great Queen Street, London - United Grand Lodge of England - Freemasons Hall. This building, the third on this site

Ranavalona III, Queen of Madagascar
RANAVALONA III (1862-1917) in 1883, at the commencement of her reign. In 1897 she was dethroned by the French and exiled to Reunion Date: 1883

Pierce Egans Anecdotes: duck hunting by dogs in river
Colour plate: The canine fanciers trying the qualities of their dogs at a duck hunt from Pierce Egans anecdotes of the turf, the chase, the ring and the stage, 1827

Pierce Egans Anecdotes: stunt riding astride 2 horses
Colour plate: The unparalleled feat of Monsieur Ducrow in the character of the Wild Indian Hunter on two rapid coursers in the circle at the Royal Amphitheatre from Pierce Egans anecdotes of

Pierce Egans Anecdotes: rowing race at Battersea
Colour plate: Life on the water: the grand rowing match for Mr Keans prize wherry, Red House, Battersea from Pierce Egans anecdotes of the turf, the chase, the ring and the stage, 1827

Pierce Egans Anecdotes: decrepid horses at Smithfield
Colour plate How to pick a rum one to look at and a good one to go in Smithfield ffrom Pierce Egans anecdotes of the turf, the chase, the ring and the stage, 1827

Pierce Egans Anecdotes: cartoon forced marriage pregnant b
Colour plate: A paris concern or prominent reasons for matrimony shows onlookers mocking couple in street scene from from Pierce Egans anecdotes of the turf, the chase, the ring and the stage, 1827

Pierce Egans Anecdotes: catroon brawl in tavern
Colour plate: The tavern in an uproar: Mrs Bonniface shewing more pluck than her good man by backing her husband against Bob Hit-a-Body ripe for mischief

Pierce Egans Anecdotes: cartoon scene in drawing room
Colour plate: Interesting interview between Mr Mathews and his Irish theatrical barber from Pierce Egans anecdotes of the turf, the chase, the ring and the stage, 1827

Pierce Egans Anecdotes: George IV at Ascot horse race
Colour plate: The royal stand at Ascot races: His Majesty George IV and the Duke of York enjoying the sports of the turf from Pierce Egans anecdotes of the turf, the chase, the ring and the stage

Pierce Egans Anecdotes: Charley Tell-Tale cartoon
Colour plate: Charley Tell-Tale: keeping the P.P. Gents on the broad Grin with his laughable Anecdotes from Pierce Egans anecdotes of the turf, the chase, the ring and the stage, 1827

Pierce Egans Anecdotes: lion killing dogs in Warwick
Colour plate The fight between the lion Wallace and the dogs Tinker and Ball in the factory yard in the town of Warwick from Pierce Egans anecdotes of the turf, the chase, the ring and the stage

Frances Kelly
Frances " Fanny" Kelly (1790-1882), immensely talented and popular Irish actress, appeared mostly at Drury Lane for 36 years with undiminished acclaim, renowned for comedy roles. Date: 1846

Sandals, gloves and other ornamental clothing items
1. & 2. Sandals; these are not genuine sandals, as worn by monks; these are the shoes worn by the ecclesiastical dignitaries from the Carolingian period (13th century) 3. & 4. Gloves 5. & 7

Charlemagnes Crown and Crown of St. Cunigunde
1. The German crown named after Charlemagne, dating from the 12th century. It consists of eight small plates (not all othe same size) of gold leaf, joined together

The First Born by Mary Y. Hunter. A new Mother tenderly cradles her infant son whilst a small girl fairy whispers words of advise (or comfort?). Date: 1912

A Gallant, Gay Lothario in the Days of the Grand Monarque - a barve young gent kisses the hand of his hearts desire as she carefully manouevres her wide gown into a small Opera Box in Paris, France

Kittens by Edward S. Annison. A pretty young woman seated on a wide padded stool plays with a little fluffy black kitten. Set within a border of kitten studies. Date: 1912

The Hope of the House by Balliol Salmon - A touching sentimental Christmas portrait of couple with their young daughter - sharing a heartfelt family embrace below the mistletoe. Date: 1912

Poorly puppy by the fire - His First Trouble by G E Studdy
His First Trouble by G E Studdy - A poorly puppy, wrapped up warm by the fire staring across to his medicine on the hearth with apprehension. Date: 1912

Cover of The Graphic - Christmas Number 1912
Cover of The Graphic - Christmas Number, November 25th 1912, featuring a young girl surrounded by toy farm animals and buildings - the style is akin to an old embroidery sampler. Date: 1912

Preparing for the ball by Rene Lelong
A fashionable pair prepare for a fancy dress ball, by dressing up in 18th century attire, complete with powder, flounces, perriwigs and patches

The Violin Lesson - A girl practises accompanied by Mother
The Violin Lesson - A girl in a short white party dress, black tights and a black bow in her hair practises some pieces, accompanied by her Mother playing an upright piano. Date: 1912

The Closed Book by St George Hare R. I
The Closed Book by St George Hare R.I. Date: 1912

The Picture Book - A rather bored girl flicks through a tome
The Picture Book - A rather bored girl dressed smartly in white dress, white gloves, wide-brimmed white hat and black tights flicks through a tome, seated on a draped chaise longue. Date: 1912

Watching the snow - Two children look at the flakes falling
Watching the snow - Two young children look out of their window at the flakes falling from a grey sky. Date: 1912

Stoking the fire before heading to bed on Christmas Eve
A young boy in nightshirt and nightcap stokes the fire with his Mother before heading to bed on Christmas Eve, to dream of the joy, fun and raft of surprises the morrow may bring... Date: 1912

The Noahs Ark - Two children play with the wooden animals
The Noahs Ark - Two children (Elder sister and younger brother?) play with the wooden animals on Christmas morning Date: 1912

Old Rose - A Cavaliers Drinking Song - " Now we re met like jovial fellows, let us do as wise men tell us, Sing Old Rose & burn the bellows

Advert for Ushers Whisky by Bernard Partridge 1912
Advertisement for Ushers Whisky by Bernard Partridge - A Royal Usher gestures his guests to enter (the Palace?). Date: 1912

Advert for Frys Cocoa - Mother prepares drinks 1912
Advertisement for Frys Cocoa - Mother prepares some cups of hot chocolate for her brood, occupied happily building a huge snowman in the garden. Date: 1912

The Matchmaker - eyeing up another match with a client
The Matchmaker - A stern woman in classic late Victorian garb suggesting a suitable match (passing in the back of a motor car) to her young male client... Date: 1912

Woman with Pekingese dog in a park Date: circa 1920s

The River Thames near Caversham Lock, Reading. Date: 1910

Albert Bridge over the River Thames, West London Date: 1906

Hammersmith Bridge over the River Thames, West London Date: 1906

The Coronation Procession reaches Horse Guards Parade
The Coronation Procession (for Edward VII) reaches Horse Guards Parade on 9th August, 1902. A procession of carriages carried British and overseas dignitaries and was followed by the Kings equerries

Pre-decimalisation British coinage - Victoria and Edward VII
Christmas Greeting postcards showing pre-decimalisation British coinage from the reign of Queen Victoria and Edward VII. Date: 1906

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