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Commemorative Collection (#2)

"Preserving History

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Booths bone china flared beaker

Booths bone china flared beaker. Hand-enamelled transfer. Portrait of Britannia entitled The Flag which never comes down. Royal Coat of Arms on reverse. Commemorative Ware

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Leaflet advertising Remembrance Day, 11th November 1927

Leaflet advertising Remembrance Day, 11th November 1927. Wear a Flanders Poppy - British Legion Appeals Department, 26 Eccleston Square, London SW1. Commemorative Art

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Commemorative card, convoy to Canadian troops, WW1

Commemorative card, convoy to Canadian troops, WW1
Commemorative card, British convoy to Canadian troops, arriving Plymouth, 14 October 1914. HMS Eclipse, Diana, Glory, Talbot and Charybdis acted as convoy to 32 liners carrying 33

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Shree Gha Buddhist Stupa, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Shree Gha Buddhist Stupa, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Background imageCommemorative Collection: LOUISA MAY ALCOTT (1832-1888). American author. U. S. commemorative postage stamp, 1940

LOUISA MAY ALCOTT (1832-1888). American author. U. S. commemorative postage stamp, 1940
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT (1832-1888). American author. U.S. commemorative postage stamp, 1940

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Dr Lehwess - Round the World By Car - at Moorlake

Dr Lehwess - Round the World By Car - at Moorlake
Dr Lehwess Round the world by car - 1902 - a commemorative card from Moorlake, Germany. A journey attempted by Dr Lehwess in his car Passe Partout

Background imageCommemorative Collection: G Washington / Postcard

G Washington / Postcard
GEORGE WASHINGTON First American President

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress N9323Z - 'Sentimental Journey'

Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress N9323Z - 'Sentimental Journey'
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress N9323Z / 44-83514 'Sentimental Journey' (msn 32155), of the Commemorative Air Force. Date: circa 1992

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina N7179Y

Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina N7179Y (msn 0226, Hull no 2168, ex 64097), of the Commemorative Air Force. Date: circa 1995

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Rochester Centennial - 1st Ct. House, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Rochester Centennial - 1st Ct. House, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Rochester Centennial - 1st Ct. House, between c1910 and c1915

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Sauce Boat From The George Washington Memorial Service, c1800. Creator: Unknown

Sauce Boat From The George Washington Memorial Service, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Sauce Boat From The George Washington Memorial Service, c1800

Background imageCommemorative Collection: General J.F. Bell, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service

General J.F. Bell, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
General J.F. Bell, between c1915 and c1920. Shows General James Franklin Bell (1856-1919), Commander of the Department of the East at the exercises held on the steps of City Hall, New York City

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Octagonal Plate From The George Washington Memorial Service, c1800. Creator: Unknown

Octagonal Plate From The George Washington Memorial Service, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Octagonal Plate From The George Washington Memorial Service, c1800

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Dedication of the Monument on the battle-field of Bull Run, Virginia, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Dedication of the Monument on the battle-field of Bull Run, Virginia, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Dedication of the Monument on the battle-field of Bull Run, Virginia, 1865. Two battles - that of July 21, 1861, and that of Aug

Background imageCommemorative Collection: The Seal of the National Shakspeare Committee, 1864. Creator: Unknown

The Seal of the National Shakspeare Committee, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Seal of the National Shakspeare Committee, 1864. Commemoration of the Tercentenary of Shakespeare's birth. We have engraved the design of the official seal of the National Shakspeare

Background imageCommemorative Collection: The Shakspeare Commemoration in London: unveiling a bust of Shakspeare... Agricultural Hall, 1864

The Shakspeare Commemoration in London: unveiling a bust of Shakspeare... Agricultural Hall, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Shakspeare Commemoration in London: unveiling a bust of Shakspeare at the Agricultural Hall, 1864. View of a musical and dramatic fete at the Agricultural Hall

Background imageCommemorative Collection: HRH Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VII), 1863 (litho)

HRH Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VII), 1863 (litho)
XND75988 HRH Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VII), 1863 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: HRH Albert Edward)

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Jigsaw puzzle depicting Prince Albert, c.1840

Jigsaw puzzle depicting Prince Albert, c.1840
BAL1504 Jigsaw puzzle depicting Prince Albert, c.1840; d cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1819-61); game commemorating his marriage with Queen Victoria in 1840;)

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Piazza delle Erbe with the market and Maffei's Palace in the background, Verona

Piazza delle Erbe with the market and Maffei's Palace in the background, Verona
3568714 Piazza delle Erbe with the market and Maffei's Palace in the background, Verona by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Piazza delle Erbe, Verona 1890 ca)

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Place de la Bastille in Paris with the bronze Colonne de Juillet in the center

Place de la Bastille in Paris with the bronze Colonne de Juillet in the center
3570900 Place de la Bastille in Paris with the bronze Colonne de Juillet in the center. In the background, a tree-lined avenue flanked by tall buildings by Unknown photographer

Background imageCommemorative Collection: View of Rome with the Temple of Winner Venus

View of Rome with the Temple of Winner Venus
3560778 View of Rome with the Temple of Winner Venus by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Rome 1870 ca. Date of Artwork: II - III secc)

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Animated view of Piazza Navona in Rome, with the Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone

Animated view of Piazza Navona in Rome, with the Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone
3560765 Animated view of Piazza Navona in Rome, with the Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Piazza Navona, Rome 1870 ca. Date of Artwork: VII sec)

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Celebrations on the anniversary of Belgian independence, Brussels (engraving)

Celebrations on the anniversary of Belgian independence, Brussels (engraving)
8676930 Celebrations on the anniversary of Belgian independence, Brussels (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Celebrating the millenary of King Edward the Elder (litho)

Celebrating the millenary of King Edward the Elder (litho)
8672111 Celebrating the millenary of King Edward the Elder (litho) by Sheldon-Williams, Henry Inglis Jodrel (1870-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Grenade-thrower, 1750 (inset) Grenadier Guardsman, 1939 (colour photo)

Grenade-thrower, 1750 (inset) Grenadier Guardsman, 1939 (colour photo)
8668618 Grenade-thrower, 1750 (inset) Grenadier Guardsman, 1939 (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grenade-thrower)

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Hoisting Nelson's Signal on Trafalgar Day, HMS 'Victory' (colour photo)

Hoisting Nelson's Signal on Trafalgar Day, HMS "Victory" (colour photo)
8669212 Hoisting Nelson's Signal on Trafalgar Day, HMS "Victory" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommemorative Collection: The Monument of Vittorio Emanuele II in Piazza del Duomo in Milan

The Monument of Vittorio Emanuele II in Piazza del Duomo in Milan
3563007 The Monument of Vittorio Emanuele II in Piazza del Duomo in Milan by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Piazza del Duomo)

Background imageCommemorative Collection: La roche du Calvaire, Saint-Mihiel; postcard

La roche du Calvaire, Saint-Mihiel; postcard
3575780 La roche du Calvaire, Saint-Mihiel; postcard; (add.info.: Saint-Mihiel, France 1910 ca. Photographer: Levy, A.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageCommemorative Collection: View of a group of Egyptians in traditional dress at the entrance of the Great Pyramid of Cheops

View of a group of Egyptians in traditional dress at the entrance of the Great Pyramid of Cheops
3561956 View of a group of Egyptians in traditional dress at the entrance of the Great Pyramid of Cheops. Cairo, El Giza, 1885 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Cairo, El Giza)

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Westminster Abbey in London

Westminster Abbey in London
3561573 Westminster Abbey in London by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1900-1910 ca. Date of Artwork: XIII-XVIII secc)

Background imageCommemorative Collection: View of the equestrian statue of Vittorio Emanuele II seen from the top, Rome

View of the equestrian statue of Vittorio Emanuele II seen from the top, Rome
3559506 View of the equestrian statue of Vittorio Emanuele II seen from the top, Rome by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Gallori, Emilio;Chiaradia)

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Monument at Camillo Benso, count of Cavour, in Turin

Monument at Camillo Benso, count of Cavour, in Turin
3558288 Monument at Camillo Benso, count of Cavour, in Turin by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Dupre, Giovanni Date of Artwork: 1872 Location: Turin Photographer: Alinari)

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Monumento to Amedeo VI of Savoia, called the green count, by Pelagio Palagi in Turin

Monumento to Amedeo VI of Savoia, called the green count, by Pelagio Palagi in Turin
3558286 Monumento to Amedeo VI of Savoia, called the green count, by Pelagio Palagi in Turin by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Palagi)

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Equestrian monument to Victor Emanuel II, by Ettore Ferrari, located on the Riva degli Schiavoni

Equestrian monument to Victor Emanuel II, by Ettore Ferrari, located on the Riva degli Schiavoni in Venice
3558119 Equestrian monument to Victor Emanuel II, by Ettore Ferrari, located on the Riva degli Schiavoni in Venice by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Ferrari)

Background imageCommemorative Collection: View of the Roman Forum with the Temple of Saturn and Vespasian and the Arch of Septimus Severus

View of the Roman Forum with the Temple of Saturn and Vespasian and the Arch of Septimus Severus, in Rome
3566429 View of the Roman Forum with the Temple of Saturn and Vespasian and the Arch of Septimus Severus, in Rome; (add.info.: Roman Forum, Rome 1861 Date of Artwork: 497 a. C)

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Album 'Voyage en Ecosse Septembre 1880': View of Calton Hill in Edinburgh

Album "Voyage en Ecosse Septembre 1880": View of Calton Hill in Edinburgh
3562554 Album "Voyage en Ecosse Septembre 1880": View of Calton Hill in Edinburgh; (add.info.: Scotland, Edinburgh, Great Britain 1880 Photographer: Wilson)

Background imageCommemorative Collection: The Arch of Titus. Three soldiers stand next to the ruins

The Arch of Titus. Three soldiers stand next to the ruins
3566424 The Arch of Titus. Three soldiers stand next to the ruins; (add.info.: Roman Forum, Rome 1864 Date of Artwork: 81-96. Photographer: Altobelli Gioacchino); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Some tourists climbing a pyramid

Some tourists climbing a pyramid
3568620 Some tourists climbing a pyramid; (add.info.: Egypt 1880 ca. Photographer: Abdullah, Freres); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Album 'Barcelone 1888': Arc de Triomphe built for the Universal Exhibition of 1888 in Barcelona

Album "Barcelone 1888": Arc de Triomphe built for the Universal Exhibition of 1888 in Barcelona
3563316 Album "Barcelone 1888": Arc de Triomphe built for the Universal Exhibition of 1888 in Barcelona; (add.info.: Barcelona)

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Equestrian statue of Frederick V, Amalienborg, Copenaghen, 1754-1777 (print on double-weight paper)

Equestrian statue of Frederick V, Amalienborg, Copenaghen, 1754-1777 (print on double-weight paper)
3562902 Equestrian statue of Frederick V, Amalienborg, Copenaghen, 1754-1777 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Copenaghen, Amalienborg, Denmark 1900 ca)

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Foreshortening view of the Basilica of Sant'Antonio and the equestrian monument to Gattamelata

Foreshortening view of the Basilica of Sant'Antonio and the equestrian monument to Gattamelata, Padova
3562830 Foreshortening view of the Basilica of Sant'Antonio and the equestrian monument to Gattamelata, Padova; (add.info.: Padua 1930 ca. Date of Artwork: 1232 -1749 Photographer: Fotocelere;S)

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Album ' Voyage en Ecosse Septembre 1880 ': Wellington Arch with the equestrian statue of Arthur

Album " Voyage en Ecosse Septembre 1880 ": Wellington Arch with the equestrian statue of Arthur Wellesley
3562593 Album " Voyage en Ecosse Septembre 1880 ": Wellington Arch with the equestrian statue of Arthur Wellesley the Duke of Wellington in London; (add.info.: England, London)

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Small bronze bust of Napoleon Ist (bronze)

Small bronze bust of Napoleon Ist (bronze)
2613394 Small bronze bust of Napoleon Ist (bronze); (add.info.: Small bronze bust of Napoleon commemorating the Battle of Waterloo, late nineteenth century. 1890); GSinclair Archive/UIG

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Joseph Jerome Lefrancais de Lalande, French astronomer. 19th century

Joseph Jerome Lefrancais de Lalande, French astronomer. 19th century (obverse of a commemorative medal)
540991 Joseph Jerome Lefrancais de Lalande, French astronomer. 19th century (obverse of a commemorative medal); (add.info)

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Commemorative print of the Fifteenth Amendment, 1870

Commemorative print of the Fifteenth Amendment, 1870
1576347 Commemorative print of the Fifteenth Amendment, 1870; (add.info.: The result of the Fifteenth Amendment, and the rise and progress of the African race in America and its final accomplishment)

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Equestrian monument to Prince Amedeo, sculpted by Davide Calabra, in Corso D'Azeglio, Turin

Equestrian monument to Prince Amedeo, sculpted by Davide Calabra, in Corso D'Azeglio, Turin
3559851 Equestrian monument to Prince Amedeo, sculpted by Davide Calabra, in Corso D'Azeglio, Turin; (add.info.: Artist: Calandra, Davide Date of Artwork: 1902 Location: Corso d'Azeglio)

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Commemorative medal depicting Louis Pasteur

Commemorative medal depicting Louis Pasteur
3733759 Commemorative medal depicting Louis Pasteur; (add.info.: Commemorative medal depicting Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) a French biologist

Background imageCommemorative Collection: Animated view of the Piazzetta San Marco in Venice, bounded by the Palazzo Ducale

Animated view of the Piazzetta San Marco in Venice, bounded by the Palazzo Ducale
3568361 Animated view of the Piazzetta San Marco in Venice, bounded by the Palazzo Ducale and the Libreria Marciana; in the background, the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore; (add.info.: Piazzetta S)




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"Preserving History: A Collection Treasures" Step back in time with these remarkable commemorative artifacts that capture significant moments and individuals throughout history. From wartime memorabilia to iconic figures, each piece tells a unique story. Immerse yourself in the bravery of soldiers during WW1 with Wartime Toby jugs, reminding us of their sacrifices. Remember the charismatic leadership of John Fitzgerald Kennedy through photographs that depict his captivating presence. Churchill and Domenica's union is forever etched in our memories - a love story celebrated by an exquisite memento from 1965. Explore the wit and humor of Bruce Bairnsfather's postcards, offering glimpses into life during tumultuous times. Travel back to the 16th century as you marvel at a map showcasing Venice's grandeur, evoking images of gondolas gliding through its enchanting canals. The Pall Mall Gazette headline announcing the signing of Armistice takes us straight to that historic moment when peace was restored. Sip your tea from a delicate ceramic moustache cup commemorating Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, transporting you to an era filled with elegance and regality. Admire the Soviet poster honoring Yuri Gagarin, symbolizing humanity's leap into space exploration. Witness Ypres' transformation before, during, and after war through ten poignant postcards that encapsulate resilience amidst destruction. Delve into Leysdown on Isle of Sheppey where coastguards and civilians united against adversity - their stories engraved within every photograph. Discover Islamic heritage with Othman bin Afan's panel - a testament to faith and devotion passed down generations since Prophet Mohammad himself. Marvel at a writing desk set crafted from Zeppelin L32's Duralium metal; it whispers tales from above as airships once ruled the skies. These commemorative treasures offer more than just material value; they connect us to our past, reminding us of the triumphs and tribulations that shaped our world.