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Accessories Collection (#10)

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Background imageAccessories Collection: Two ladies of Barbados, early 19th century (watercolour)

Two ladies of Barbados, early 19th century (watercolour)
7341860 Two ladies of Barbados, early 19th century (watercolour) by Brenton, Edward Pelham (1774-1839); 20.6x13 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAccessories Collection: Purse; belonged to a crew member of Franklins arctic expedition 1845, c.1845 (silk, metal, glass)

Purse; belonged to a crew member of Franklins arctic expedition 1845, c.1845 (silk, metal, glass)
7295501 Purse; belonged to a crew member of Franklins arctic expedition 1845, c.1845 (silk, metal, glass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A beaded silk purse sewn to a metal frame)

Background imageAccessories Collection: A relic from the Expedition (1845-1848) by John Franklin (1786-1847): a mast hoop

A relic from the Expedition (1845-1848) by John Franklin (1786-1847): a mast hoop, marked with a large arrow
MMM5476564 A relic from the Expedition (1845-1848) by John Franklin (1786-1847): a mast hoop, marked with a large arrow, 1845 (steel); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAccessories Collection: Universal equinoxial ring dial, reverse, for all latitudes. Brass instrument, c.1715 (brass)

Universal equinoxial ring dial, reverse, for all latitudes. Brass instrument, c.1715 (brass)
MMM5475138 Universal equinoxial ring dial, reverse, for all latitudes. Brass instrument, c.1715 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Universal equinoxial ring dial, reverse)

Background imageAccessories Collection: Universal equinoxial dial for all latitudes, deployed. Brass instrument and enamel

Universal equinoxial dial for all latitudes, deployed. Brass instrument and enamel, c.1800-50 (brass)
MMM5475103 Universal equinoxial dial for all latitudes, deployed. Brass instrument and enamel, c.1800-50 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAccessories Collection: Universal equinoxial dial for Latitude 0, reverse Brass instrument, c.1675-1715

Universal equinoxial dial for Latitude 0, reverse Brass instrument, c.1675-1715, by Michael Butterfield (brass)
MMM5475096 Universal equinoxial dial for Latitude 0, reverse Brass instrument, c.1675-1715, by Michael Butterfield (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAccessories Collection: Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 0. Copper and silver instrument

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 0. Copper and silver instrument, 1682 (copper and silver)
MMM5474505 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 0. Copper and silver instrument, 1682 (copper and silver); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAccessories Collection: Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 12 degrees

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 12 degrees. Brass instrument, 18th century (brass)
MMM5474454 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 12 degrees. Brass instrument, 18th century (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAccessories Collection: Sundial and lunar in diptych, c.1850-1900 (varnished wood)

Sundial and lunar in diptych, c.1850-1900 (varnished wood)
MMM5474421 Sundial and lunar in diptych, c.1850-1900 (varnished wood); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Sundial and lunar in diptych, open)

Background imageAccessories Collection: Butterfield dial for latitude 50 degrees, in its case, seen from the reverse

Butterfield dial for latitude 50 degrees, in its case, seen from the reverse. Silver instrument, 1700-20 (silver)
MMM5474073 Butterfield dial for latitude 50 degrees, in its case, seen from the reverse. Silver instrument, 1700-20 (silver) by Rowley, John (1668-1728); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAccessories Collection: Diptych sundial for 49° latitude, with magnetic compass. Wooden instrument

Diptych sundial for 49° latitude, with magnetic compass. Wooden instrument, first half of the 18th century
MMM5474050 Diptych sundial for 49° latitude, with magnetic compass. Wooden instrument, first half of the 18th century; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAccessories Collection: Diptych sundial, open, for latitude 41 degrees, 19th century (wood)

Diptych sundial, open, for latitude 41 degrees, 19th century (wood)
MMM5474041 Diptych sundial, open, for latitude 41 degrees, 19th century (wood); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial, open, for latitude 41 degrees)

Background imageAccessories Collection: Diptych sundial (closed), for latitude 42 degrees. Ivory instrument, mid-17th century

Diptych sundial (closed), for latitude 42 degrees. Ivory instrument, mid-17th century, by Thomas Ducher (?) (ivory)
MMM5474011 Diptych sundial (closed), for latitude 42 degrees. Ivory instrument, mid-17th century, by Thomas Ducher (?) (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAccessories Collection: Polyhedral sundial for latitude 20 degrees, with magnetic compass on its base

Polyhedral sundial for latitude 20 degrees, with magnetic compass on its base, 18th century (brass and wood)
MMM5474000 Polyhedral sundial for latitude 20 degrees, with magnetic compass on its base, 18th century (brass and wood); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAccessories Collection: Diptych sundial (open) for Latitude 48, with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, 1619 (ivory)

Diptych sundial (open) for Latitude 48, with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, 1619 (ivory)
MMM5473337 Diptych sundial (open) for Latitude 48, with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, 1619 (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial (open) for Latitude 48

Background imageAccessories Collection: Latitude 46 degree sundial, with magnetic compass, 16th century (gold)

Latitude 46 degree sundial, with magnetic compass, 16th century (gold)
MMM5470214 Latitude 46 degree sundial, with magnetic compass, 16th century (gold); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Latitude 46 degree sundial, with magnetic compass)

Background imageAccessories Collection: Walking Stick, Sailors Craftwork, Artist Unknown, 1865

Walking Stick, Sailors Craftwork, Artist Unknown, 1865
MMM5470195 Walking Stick, Sailors Craftwork, Artist Unknown, 1865; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A walking stick made from a shark's vertebrae threaded on a metal rod)

Background imageAccessories Collection: Universal equinoxial sundial for latitude 0-90 degrees. Brass instrument, c.1600 (brass)

Universal equinoxial sundial for latitude 0-90 degrees. Brass instrument, c.1600 (brass)
MMM5470143 Universal equinoxial sundial for latitude 0-90 degrees. Brass instrument, c.1600 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAccessories Collection: Two sundials (reverse) for latitude 48 degrees. Silver and enamel objects, from 1750-1800

Two sundials (reverse) for latitude 48 degrees. Silver and enamel objects, from 1750-1800
MMM5470055 Two sundials (reverse) for latitude 48 degrees. Silver and enamel objects, from 1750-1800, 1750-1800 (silver and enamel); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAccessories Collection: Magnetic compass dial for latitude 52 degrees, c.1910-1920 (copper and cardboard)

Magnetic compass dial for latitude 52 degrees, c.1910-1920 (copper and cardboard)
MMM5469103 Magnetic compass dial for latitude 52 degrees, c.1910-1920 (copper and cardboard); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Magnetic compass dial for latitude 52 degrees)

Background imageAccessories Collection: Augsburg compass (Germany) and its 10-degree latitude dial, with its lid including an engraved plate

Augsburg compass (Germany) and its 10-degree latitude dial, with its lid including an engraved plate
MMM5469066 Augsburg compass (Germany) and its 10-degree latitude dial, with its lid including an engraved plate, c.1750 (copper and glass compass); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAccessories Collection: Diyptic dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees, with engraved table

Diyptic dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees, with engraved table and the position of some European cities
MMM5469039 Diyptic dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees, with engraved table and the position of some European cities, 1556 (ivory and copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAccessories Collection: Wind Costume - A young Japanese girl in the rain, c.1890 (hand coloured photograph)

Wind Costume - A young Japanese girl in the rain, c.1890 (hand coloured photograph)
1766823 Wind Costume - A young Japanese girl in the rain, c.1890 (hand coloured photograph); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wind Costume - A young Japanese girl in the rain)

Background imageAccessories Collection: A Victorian diamond necklace/tiara, c.1890; An antique Russian diamond brooch

A Victorian diamond necklace/tiara, c.1890; An antique Russian diamond brooch
1766503 A Victorian diamond necklace/tiara, c.1890; An antique Russian diamond brooch, c.1890; An antique diamond serpent brooch, later rhodium plated, c.1840; five Victorian star brooches

Background imageAccessories Collection: A selection of antique diamond jewellery dating from, c.1890 (diamond)

A selection of antique diamond jewellery dating from, c.1890 (diamond)
1766502 A selection of antique diamond jewellery dating from, c.1890 (diamond); Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of antique diamond jewellery dating from circa 1890)

Background imageAccessories Collection: A pair of jewelled lorgnettes; A French jewelled and plique-a-jour enamel dragonfly brooch; Art

A pair of jewelled lorgnettes; A French jewelled and plique-a-jour enamel dragonfly brooch; Art Nouveau plique-a-jour
1766488 A pair of jewelled lorgnettes; A French jewelled and plique-a-jour enamel dragonfly brooch; Art Nouveau plique-a-jour enamel brooch; a French Art Nouveau brooch pendant

Background imageAccessories Collection: A selection of pendants and brooches, a fine gold necklace and a Swiss gold

A selection of pendants and brooches, a fine gold necklace and a Swiss gold and enamel bracelet watch (gold, enamel)
1766487 A selection of pendants and brooches, a fine gold necklace and a Swiss gold and enamel bracelet watch (gold, enamel); Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of pendants and brooches)

Background imageAccessories Collection: A Victorian jewelled and gold-mounted black enamel memorial bangle; A Victorian gemset

A Victorian jewelled and gold-mounted black enamel memorial bangle; A Victorian gemset
1766482 A Victorian jewelled and gold-mounted black enamel memorial bangle; A Victorian gemset, gold and enamel demi-parure; An attractive cameo habille pendant; A gold mounted black glass

Background imageAccessories Collection: A selection of Renaissance style, Napoleonic, late Georgian and Victorian rings

A selection of Renaissance style, Napoleonic, late Georgian and Victorian rings
1766480 A selection of Renaissance style, Napoleonic, late Georgian and Victorian rings; Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of Renaissance style, Napoleonic)

Background imageAccessories Collection: A selection of cameo and intaglio rings

A selection of cameo and intaglio rings
1766471 A selection of cameo and intaglio rings; Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of cameo and intaglio rings.); Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageAccessories Collection: The Dewey Arch, Madison Square, (pastel on paper laid down on japanese paper)

The Dewey Arch, Madison Square, (pastel on paper laid down on japanese paper)
822780 The Dewey Arch, Madison Square, (pastel on paper laid down on japanese paper) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 34.5x44.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dewey Arch, Madison Square)

Background imageAccessories Collection: Universal equinoxial dial for all latitudes, reverse, c.1695-1725 (gilded copper)

Universal equinoxial dial for all latitudes, reverse, c.1695-1725 (gilded copper)
MMM5475118 Universal equinoxial dial for all latitudes, reverse, c.1695-1725 (gilded copper) by Culpeper, Edmund (1660-1738); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAccessories Collection: The reverse side of an Italian time dial, made of paper mounted on wood, c.1820 (paper and wood)

The reverse side of an Italian time dial, made of paper mounted on wood, c.1820 (paper and wood)
MMM5473322 The reverse side of an Italian time dial, made of paper mounted on wood, c.1820 (paper and wood); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAccessories Collection: Interior of a foldable and portable clock dial, features a scale for degrees, hours

Interior of a foldable and portable clock dial, features a scale for degrees, hours, and zodiac signs, 1723 (wood)
MMM5473314 Interior of a foldable and portable clock dial, features a scale for degrees, hours, and zodiac signs, 1723 (wood); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAccessories Collection: Astrolabe dial (reverse) with the Prophatius projection (by Jacob ben Mahir ibn Tibbon 1236-1304)

Astrolabe dial (reverse) with the Prophatius projection (by Jacob ben Mahir ibn Tibbon 1236-1304), 17th century (brass)
MMM5473306 Astrolabe dial (reverse) with the Prophatius projection (by Jacob ben Mahir ibn Tibbon 1236-1304), 17th century (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAccessories Collection: Astrolabe: an example found in 1845 under the rocks of Valentia Island (southern Ireland)

Astrolabe: an example found in 1845 under the rocks of Valentia Island (southern Ireland), 16th century
MMM5457583 Astrolabe: an example found in 1845 under the rocks of Valentia Island (southern Ireland), 16th century; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAccessories Collection: Walk - Children's excursion. Drawing by Theodor Hosemann, (1807-1875) German illustrator

Walk - Children's excursion. Drawing by Theodor Hosemann, (1807-1875) German illustrator. Berlin 1855
JAB4120235 Walk - Children's excursion. Drawing by Theodor Hosemann, (1807-1875) German illustrator. Berlin 1855; (add.info.: Walk - Children's excursion)

Background imageAccessories Collection: France: profile view, little boy disguise as a hunting hunter with hunting horn, gibeciere

France: profile view, little boy disguise as a hunting hunter with hunting horn, gibeciere, stone rifle, hunting trunk
LUX4789986 France: profile view, little boy disguise as a hunting hunter with hunting horn, gibeciere, stone rifle, hunting trunk, dagger and cap, 1900; (add.info.: France: profile view)

Background imageAccessories Collection: Carrier, load pelerin packs climbing Mount Fuji - Coolie for conveying pilgrimage's parcels at

Carrier, load pelerin packs climbing Mount Fuji - Coolie for conveying pilgrimage's parcels at Fujiyama - Japan
CSO4979797 Carrier, load pelerin packs climbing Mount Fuji - Coolie for conveying pilgrimage's parcels at Fujiyama - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Carrier)

Background imageAccessories Collection: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): Military life of the 6th regiment

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): Military life of the 6th regiment: 2 soldiers discuss in a room, 1904
LUX4815710 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): Military life of the 6th regiment: 2 soldiers discuss in a room, 1904; (add.info.: France, Centre)

Background imageAccessories Collection: Johnstown flood in the United States in 1889 (Great Flood of 1889)

Johnstown flood in the United States in 1889 (Great Flood of 1889): the population reunited in the Pennsylvania
NWI4954248 Johnstown flood in the United States in 1889 (Great Flood of 1889): the population reunited in the Pennsylvania Railroad railway station which served as a refuge and morgue

Background imageAccessories Collection: Rich German patricians in the 14th century

Rich German patricians in the 14th century
NWI4957751 Rich German patricians in the 14th century.; (add.info.: Rich German patricians in the 14th century.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageAccessories Collection: European Women in Fashion, debut 1800 - European women's fashion, early 1800s

European Women in Fashion, debut 1800 - European women's fashion, early 1800s. Antique hand-colored print
NWI4956821 European Women in Fashion, debut 1800 - European women's fashion, early 1800s. Antique hand-colored print; (add.info.: European Women in Fashion)

Background imageAccessories Collection: France, Lower Normandy: A peasant with her headdress poses with her milk jar and a bag, 1885

France, Lower Normandy: A peasant with her headdress poses with her milk jar and a bag, 1885
LUX4806857 France, Lower Normandy: A peasant with her headdress poses with her milk jar and a bag, 1885; (add.info.: France)

Background imageAccessories Collection: Burgher and woman of Nuremberg, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's

Burgher and woman of Nuremberg, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4705804 Burgher and woman of Nuremberg, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Background imageAccessories Collection: Greece, La Sude, Suda, Crete: Debarking of English soldiers, with weapons, numerous luggage

Greece, La Sude, Suda, Crete: Debarking of English soldiers, with weapons, numerous luggage, bags and bicycles, 1908
LUX4763590 Greece, La Sude, Suda, Crete: Debarking of English soldiers, with weapons, numerous luggage, bags and bicycles, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, La Sude, Suda)

Background imageAccessories Collection: Little bergere clothed in Bohemian. Postcard from the beginning of the 20th century

Little bergere clothed in Bohemian. Postcard from the beginning of the 20th century
JAB5037063 Little bergere clothed in Bohemian. Postcard from the beginning of the 20th century; (add.info.: Little bergere clothed in Bohemian)

Background imageAccessories Collection: American daily life: a traveller taking a little rest in a clearing in the middle of the forest

American daily life: a traveller taking a little rest in a clearing in the middle of the forest
NWI4881867 American daily life: a traveller taking a little rest in a clearing in the middle of the forest, in the middle of the summer




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Step back in time and explore the world through captivating posters and iconic items. From Southsea to Portsmouth, BR poster in 1962, immerse yourself in the vintage charm. Travel further back to Guernsey with the GWR/SR poster from 1938, capturing the essence of a bygone era. Delve into nostalgia with Saltburn's LNER poster spanning from 1923-1947, showcasing timeless elegance. Rev up your style with a Lambretta scooter adorned with mod mirrors, epitomizing coolness and individuality. Transport yourself to Bournemouth's GWR poster from 1923-1947, where sophistication meets seaside allure. Indulge in luxury as you admire an advert for Louis Vuitton luggage from Paris in 1935 – a testament to timeless elegance and impeccable craftsmanship. Feel the coastal breeze at Whitley Bay through its enchanting BR poster dating between 1950-1965. Discover the ancient art of falconry as you witness exquisite falconry equipment that embodies both tradition and gracefulness. Admire David Wright's masterpiece 'Flower in her Hair, ' capturing beauty enhanced by delicate adornments. Travel back even further to My First Sermon (1863) and My Second Sermon (1864), created by John Everett Millais – these artworks remind us of how they are convey deep emotions and stories. Finally, marvel at Acme Moustache Guard - a quirky invention that adds humor while highlighting how they have always played a role in enhancing personal grooming throughout history and can not just embellishments; they are windows into different eras, cultures, and expressions of individuality.