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Antiques Collection (#16)

A Cognocenti Contemplating Ye Beauties of Ye Antique: A glimpse into the world through Hannah Humphrey's publication

Background imageAntiques Collection: Cypriot terracotta amphora

Cypriot terracotta amphora and jugs 9-8th century BCE (private collection)

Background imageAntiques Collection: Mesopotamian terracotta head C016 / 4537

Mesopotamian terracotta head C016 / 4537
Mesopotamian terracotta head. This head in profile dates to the early second millennium BC

Background imageAntiques Collection: Medieval seal C016 / 4536

Medieval seal C016 / 4536
Medieval seal (left) and lead template (right). The template is used to impress a design onto wax use to seal a document. This template dates from the 13th century AD

Background imageAntiques Collection: Egyptian Limestone Stele C016 / 2811

Egyptian Limestone Stele C016 / 2811
An Egyptian Limestone Stele 1st millennium BCE depicting Isis, Anubis and Ptah

Background imageAntiques Collection: Manually pulled and operated Insurance Company engine

Manually pulled and operated Insurance Company engine
A manually pulled and operated Insurance Company fire engine

Background imageAntiques Collection: Bohemian glass by Harrach and Hofmann

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

Background imageAntiques Collection: Bohemian glass at the Great Exhibition, 1851

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

Background imageAntiques Collection: Two police officers patrol Shepherds Market, London

Two police officers patrol Shepherds Market, London
An atmospheric scene showing two police officers standing at a street corner on Shepherds Market in London. Date: 1950s

Background imageAntiques Collection: Christening Silver 1818

Christening Silver 1818
Silver candelabras and candlesticks, also Russian samovar and silver dish with ewer, used at the christening of King Christian IX (father of Queen Alexandra), 1818. Date: 1930s

Background imageAntiques Collection: Chester Rows

Chester Rows
Collectorss Find Antiques on the famous Rows, Lower Bridge Street, Chester, Cheshire, England. Date: 1960s

Background imageAntiques Collection: Chester Row Antiques

Chester Row Antiques
Young collectors gazing through the window of an antiques shop in the Rows, Chester, Cheshire, England. Date: 1960s

Background imageAntiques Collection: Dorchester High Street

Dorchester High Street
A glimpse of the High Street, Dorchester, Dorset, England, an important town in Roman Britain and a busy town today. Date: 1950s

Background imageAntiques Collection: Antique Shop Haggling

Antique Shop Haggling
A gentleman takes off his spectacles in disbelief at the price the old man in this jumbled antique shop is asking for a figurine. Time to haggle! Date: 1960s

Background imageAntiques Collection: Bath Chair & Antiques

Bath Chair & Antiques
A Victorian bath chair outside a British antiques shop. Date: 1960s

Background imageAntiques Collection: Charlie Brown Museum

Charlie Brown Museum
Curios and treasures at the Charlie Brown Saloon Museum. Date: 1930s

Background imageAntiques Collection: York Mansion House

York Mansion House
Some of the treasures of York Mansion House : Some swords and a mace. Date: 1950s

Background imageAntiques Collection: Antiques Shop - Martin-Eglise, France

Antiques Shop - Martin-Eglise, France
Antiques Shop Chez Aristide - at Martin-Eglise, Normandy, France Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAntiques Collection: Heinz Zinrams photography studio, Baker Street, London

Heinz Zinrams photography studio, Baker Street, London
A view of Heinz Zinrams photography studio, above the Cavendish Hood antique shop at No. 2 Baker Street, London. Examples of his photography of children are on display in the doorway

Background imageAntiques Collection: Garden, Museum Quinta das Cruzes, Funchal, Madeira

Garden, Museum Quinta das Cruzes, Funchal, Madeira
View of the garden of the Museum Quinta das Cruzes (Manor Estate of the Crosses) in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. The museum opened in 1953

Background imageAntiques Collection: The Loan Collection at the South Kensington Museum

The Loan Collection at the South Kensington Museum
The Loan Collection on display in the South Kensington Museum (now the Victoria and Albert Museum) in 1862, an exhibition comprising over 8000 different objects from around 450 contributors

Background imageAntiques Collection: Louvre, Antiques

Louvre, Antiques
Grande Salle Des Antiques

Background imageAntiques Collection: Fore Street, Hatfield

Fore Street, Hatfield Hertfordshire, in which James, 2nd Marquis of Salisbury, first experimented with wood block paving, a pioneer in this type of road surfacing

Background imageAntiques Collection: Market / London / 1950S

Market / London / 1950S
Two ladies browse the bargains on offer

Background imageAntiques Collection: Antique store in Virginia City, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Antique store in Virginia City, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Background imageAntiques Collection: Clock in Dolmabahce Palace, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Clock in Dolmabahce Palace, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Background imageAntiques Collection: Baoguo Temple antiques market, Beijing, China, Asia

Baoguo Temple antiques market, Beijing, China, Asia

Background imageAntiques Collection: A vendor selling war memorabilia, Baoguo Temple antiques market, Beijing, China, Asia

A vendor selling war memorabilia, Baoguo Temple antiques market, Beijing, China, Asia

Background imageAntiques Collection: Antiquarian Fair in Piazza Vasari, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Antiquarian Fair in Piazza Vasari, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Background imageAntiques Collection: Old truck outside Antique Store

Old truck outside Antique Store, Amarillo, Texas, United States of America, North America

Background imageAntiques Collection: Market Building

Market Building
The old central market building or butter cross in the village of Dunster, Somerset

Background imageAntiques Collection: In Antique Shop

In Antique Shop
To buy or not to buy - a customer considers an antique lamp




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A Cognocenti Contemplating Ye Beauties of Ye Antique: A glimpse into the world through Hannah Humphrey's publication, capturing the essence of appreciation for timeless treasures. (Market Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900s): Transporting us to a bygone era in picturesque Cornwall, where Market Street bustled with antique enthusiasts seeking hidden gems. (Duke and Duchess of Gloucester at home, 1960): Peek behind closed doors as we witness the regal couple surrounded by exquisite antiques that reflect their refined taste and heritage. (England / West Wycombe): Step into the enchanting village of West Wycombe, England, where every street corner holds stories within its ancient antiques. (Old lady, Burford, Cotswolds): Meet an endearing old lady in Burford who has spent a lifetime collecting cherished antiques that hold memories and tales from generations past. (Doonagore Castle, Co Clare, Ireland - 16th Century Tower House Overlooking The Atlantic Ocean): Explore the rugged beauty of Doonagore Castle while admiring its collection of carefully preserved antiques that whisper secrets from centuries ago. (USA, Maine - Wiscasset - Antique Shop in Autumn): Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors of autumn as you wander through an antique shop nestled amidst the charming town of Wiscasset in Maine's scenic landscape. (Italy - Piedmont - Lake Maggiore - Cannobio: Souvenirs and Antiques): Discover unique souvenirs and captivating antiquities while strolling along Lake Maggiore's shores in Cannobio – a treasure trove for collectors near Italy's Piedmont region. (Reading Berkshire – Cross Street from Broad Street) Uncover hidden treasures tucked away on Cross Street just off Broad Street – Reading’s secret haven for antique aficionados seeking rare finds. (Antique market Bromyard, Herefordshire).