Amber Collection

Mosquito in Dominican amber
A mosquito in trapped and preserved in Dominican amber. Lower Miocene about 20 million years old. Image from Amber The Natural Time Capsule. Figure 90

Fossil Centipede in Amber - Dominican Republlic - 15-40 million years old - oligocene
CAN-2447 Fossil Centipede in Amber - Dominican Republlic 15-40 million years old oligocene

Asia, India, Rajasthan, Jaipur Amber Fort. Arches

Fall / Crufts / 1966 / Poodle
CHAMPION OAKINGTON PUCKSHILL AMBER SUNBLUSH CRUFTS BEST IN SHOW 1966 Owned by Mrs Dobson Bred by Mrs CE Perry Sire: Puckshill Ambersuncrush

Diver collecting amber in the Baltic Sea, 1850s
Underwater diver gathering amber in the Baltic Sea, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Bare trees on a lake
Last light of the day casts amber hues on 3 bare trees at Menindee Lakes

Amber. The smaller pieces have been polished, the two larger pieces are unpolished. The amber at bottom right has an insect fossilised in it

Fossil Mantis in Amber - Dominican Republlic - 15-40 million years old - oligocene
CAN-2446 Fossil Mantis in Amber - Dominican Republlic 15-40 million years old oligocene

Interior decorative detail, Amber Fort, one of the great Rajput forts, Amber, near Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Gall midge in Baltic amber
A gall midge is a fragile mosquito-like fly which produces galls on plants, seen here preserved in Baltic amber. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Quercus in amber
A male oak tree flower in Baltic amber with a length of 3.7 mm and dating from the Upper Eocene about 35 million years old. Image from Amber The Natural Time Capsule page 29 figure 86

Traffic lights in Oxford Street
The new traffic light system in operation in Oxford Street, London in 1931 with uncertain pedestrians still warily looking for oncoming traffic

View from walls of Jaigarh fort, Amber, near Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Navajo woman at Lost Dutchman State Park, Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Young girl of Timbuktu, Mali. Although Muslim, she can go out without a veil, and wears a tall hat, Moorish costume of shawl, embroidered jacket, chemise and culottes

Costume of a pagan Saxon Chief standing on a dead Briton

Regency woman in morning dress seated on a stool

Intricate patterns on the mirror covered walls in Jai Mandir The Hall of Victory inside the Amber Fort near Jaipur in Rajasthan

Selective focus of diethyl ether liquid chemical compound in dark glass bottle inside a chemistry laboratory with copy space

USA, Washington State, Palouse. Combine harvesting at sunset

Marrakech, Morocco. Jewelry, turquoise, silver, amber

Windmill in fields during harvest

USA, Florida, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Classic 1953 Pontiac Chieftan Automobile Lucite Hood Ornament, Indian Chief Pontiac Head

India, Rajasthan, Jaipur, Amber, Amber Fort

Baltic amber, the gold of the Baltic, in the Amber museum. Gdansk, Poland

Woman in harlequin costume and mask for a fancy dress ball. Arlequine

Krishna Kisses Radha: Page from the Boston Rasikapriya (Lovers Breviary), ca. 1610
Krishna Kisses Radha: Page from the Boston Rasikapriya (Lovers Breviary), ca.1610

Combine harvesting at sunset

Fields during harvest

Downtown St. Louis at night from rooftop

Autumn hedges DP247342
North Orbital Road, Broadwater Park, Denham, Buckinghamshire. General view of hedges in the grounds of the business park, from the east

India, Rajasthan, Jaipure, Amber, traditional old Step Well

India, Rajasthan, Jaipur, Amber, Amber Fort and Wall Fortifications

View of Amber Fort from Jaigarh, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Courtyard in Amber Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace) in Amber Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

India, Rajasthan, Jaipur, Amber, Amber Fort and Wall Fortifications

Bottle, c1790-1830. Creator: Unknown
Bottle, c1790-1830

Pocket Bottle, c1800-30. Creator: Unknown
Pocket Bottle, c1800-30

Rider on the Dust
Oddfeel

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630801 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster

A Temple in Amber (b/w photo)
8651415 A Temple in Amber (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Temple in Amber)

Amber, Entree du palais des Radjahs (engraving)
8637844 Amber, Entree du palais des Radjahs (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amber, Entree du palais des Radjahs)

Collecting amber in the Baltic Sea, East Prussia (colour litho)
8663558 Collecting amber in the Baltic Sea, East Prussia (colour litho) by Saltzmann, Carl (1847-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Collecting amber in the Baltic Sea, East Prussia, Germany)

Indian gold bracelet inlaid with enamel
NUL104370 Indian gold bracelet inlaid with enamel, semi-precious and precious stones, 19th century, Jaipur; 17.5x2.5 cm; Private Collection

USA, Colorado, Aspen. Fenceline with autumn Aspens

USA, Colorado, Aspen. Fenceline with autumn Aspens

USA, Colorado, Aspen. Autumn Aspens and spruce trees

The corridor
Patosan

Amber Jar (Blown), c. 1937. Creator: Ralph Atkinson
Amber Jar (Blown), c. 1937

Unguent box in the form of a double royal cartouche
XBP391036 Unguent box in the form of a double royal cartouche, from the tomb of Tutankhamun

India - Amber early 1900s

E. Perkins, Jockey
Jamaican jockey E. Perkins riding the horse Black Amber at Windsor. Date: 1933

Visitor's Book
This picture shows a visitor's bookk for Beale & Co. Ltd, bound in amber brown Morocco, inlay and gold tooling, brown moire silk ends and gauffered edges. Date: circa 1925

Marston's Amber Ale

Meux's Amber Ale

Holt Brewery Amber Rays

Butler's Amber Ale

Two amber figures of the Apostles St
7414678 Two amber figures of the Apostles St. Peter and St

USA, Infrared Palouse fields, Backroad and Tree Date: 13-06-2011

USA, Palouse Country, Infrared Palouse fields and lone tree Date: 09-06-2011

USA, Washington State, Seabeck. Close-up of bracken fern pattern. Date: 21-07-2021

USA, Washington State, Seabeck. Pattern of downy feathers. Date: 28-06-2021

Arches National Park evening light. USA, Utah Date: 01-10-2006

USA, Washington, Seabeck. Panoramic of bracken fern pattern

USA, Washington State, Seabeck. Close-up of bracken fern pattern

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North America. USA. Alaska. On the Glennallen Hwy. Mountains and Autumn Color Date: 25/11/2012

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North America. USA. Alaska. Thompson Pass. Evening Light on the Mountain of Thompson Pass Date: 25/11/2012

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North America. USA. Alaska. Thompson Pass. Evening Light on the Mountain of Thompson Pass Date: 25/11/2012

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Europe, Italy, Tuscany, San Quirico D'Orcia, Belvedere House in Southern Tuscany Date: 14/02/2009

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Europe, Italy, Tuscany, San Quirico D'Orcia, Belvedere House in Southern Tuscany Date: 14/02/2009

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Europe, Italy, Tuscany, Zig Zag Road Through The Harvest Fields of Tuscany Date: 14/02/2009

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Europe, Italy, Tuscany, Date: 14/02/2009

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Europe, Italy, Venice. Gondolas tied up for the night Date: 24/11/2008

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Italy, Tuscany, Tractor Harvesting Hay in The Tuscan Hills. Date: 14/12/2010

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Langur Monkey, Amber Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Date: 01/10/2009

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Langur Monkey, Amber Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Date: 01/10/2009

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Langur Monkey, Amber Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Date: 01/10/2009

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Langur Monkey, Amber Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Date: 01/10/2009

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Langur Monkey, Amber Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Date: 01/10/2009

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Langur Monkey, Amber Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Date: 01/10/2009

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Elephant driver at Amber Fort, Jaipur, India Date: 11/11/2005

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Tourists riding elephants up to Amber Fort, Jaipur, India. Date: 11/11/2005

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Tourists riding elephants up to Amber Fort, Jaipur, India. Date: 11/11/2005

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"Amber: A Glimpse into Earth's Ancient Treasures" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of amber. From the mosquito trapped in Dominican amber to the fossil centipede preserved for millions of years, this hardened tree resin holds secrets from our past. Travel to Asia, India, where Rajasthan's Jaipur Amber Fort stands tall with its majestic arches. Marvel at the intricate interior decorative details that showcase the craftsmanship of a bygone era. Dive deep into history as you witness a diver collecting amber in the Baltic Sea during the 1850s. Imagine the thrill of discovering these precious gems hidden beneath its depths. As winter sets in, bare trees on a lake create a serene and melancholic atmosphere, reminding us of nature's ever-changing beauty. Gaze upon traffic lights illuminating Oxford Street, symbolizing progress and modernity juxtaposed against ancient treasures like amber. The walls of Jaigarh fort offer breathtaking views over Amber, near Jaipur. Take in the panoramic vista as you immerse yourself in Rajasthan's rich heritage. Discover more wonders trapped within Dominican amber - a fossil mantis frozen in time for millions of years. This extraordinary preservation allows us to study extinct species and understand their place within our ecosystem. Cross continents to North America's Palouse Country where combine harvesters work diligently to gather wheat fields under vast skies. Witnessing this agricultural marvel reminds us how far we've come since ancient times when humans first marveled at amber's mysteries. Amber is not just an ordinary substance; it is an invaluable portal connecting us with Earth's distant past. Let it transport you through time as you unravel its tales etched within each delicate piece – stories waiting patiently to be discovered by those who dare to look closer.