Collectible Collection (#22)

James Hall Nasmyth, Scottish engineer and inventor, (c1924). Nasmyth (sometimes spelled Nasmith, 1808-1890) was famous for his development of the steam hammer

James Henry Greathead, British engineer, (1934). Greathead (1844-1896) worked on the underground railway networks of London

Samuel Finley Breese Morse, American inventor, (1934). Morse (1791-1872) was a painter of portraits and historic scenes. It is disputed whether Morse had invented the electrical telegraph in 1837 as

Sir Frederick Handley Page, English industrialist, (c1924). Handley Page (1885-1962) pioneered the design and manufacture of aircraft

Pierre Curie, French physicist, (c1924). Pierre Curie (1859-1906) was a pioneer in the study of crystallography, magnetism, piezoelectricity and radioactivity

Cyrus Hall McCormick, Irish American farmer, inventor, businessman, and marketer, (c1924). McCormick (1809-1884) became famous as the inventor of the mechanical reaper in 1831

Sir Charles Algernon Parsons, Irish engineer, (c1924). Parsons (1854-1931) is best known for his invention of the steam turbine

William George Armstrong, English industrialist, (c1924). Armstrong (1810-1900) was the effective founder of the Armstrong Whitworth manufacturing empire

Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim, inventor of the Maxim Gun, (c1924). Hiram Stevens Maxim (1840-1916) invented the first portable, fully automatic machine gun in 1884

Guglielmo Marchese Marconi, Italian electrical engineer, (c1924). Marconi (1874-1937) is known for the development of a practical wireless telegraphy system

Louis-Jacques-Mande Daguerre, French artist and chemist, (c1924). Daguerre (1787-1851) is recognized for his invention of the Daguerreotype process of photography

Virgo, The Virgin, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Leo, The Lion, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Cancer, The Crab, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Taurus, The Bull, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Gemini, The Twins, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Aries, The Ram, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Ambroise Pare, 16th-century French military surgeon, (19th century). Ambrose Pare (1509-1590) is widely regarded as the father of modern surgical practice

Moliere and the mendicant friar, (19th century). A scene showing the French playwright Jean Baptiste de Moliere (1622-1673) and a monk

Entry of Joan of Arc into Orleans, 1429, (19th century). Joan of Arc leads the French army and defeats the English siege of the city of Orleans

Vercingetorix surrenders to Julius Caesar, c46 BC, (19th century). Gallic chieftain Vercingetorix (died 46 BC) was defeated and captured by Julius Caesar (100-44 BC) at Alesia (near Dijon in France)

Pope Stephen II pleads for the safety of Pepin the Short from the Lombards, c750 AD, (19th century). Card from a series produced by the chocolate factory at the Monastery of Aiguebelle

Conversion of Witikind, 785 AD, (19th century). The Saxon leader Witikind (or Wittekind), resisted Emperor Charlemagne for a long time before finally submitting

Jeanne Hachette defends Beauvais, 1472, (19th century). Jeanne Laine, known as Jeanne Hachette (literally, Joan Axe), saved the city in 1472 from the forces of Charles the Bold of Burgundy

The Battle of Hastings, 1066, (19th century). Depiction of the famous battle between the invading Normans under William the Conqueror, and the Saxon army of King Harold in Sussex

The death of Admiral Casabianca and his son at the Battle of the Nile, 1798, (19th century)
The death of Admiral Casabianca and his son at the Battle of the Nile, Egypt, 1798, (19th century). Admiral Louis de Casabianca (c1755-1798) commanded the Orient, flagship of Napoleons fleet

Joan of Arc at the feet of Charles VII, c1429, (late 19th century). Joan of Arc (1412-1431) kneels before Charles (1403-1461), the king of France

Repression at Brazzaville, August 1896. Scene during a trade mission in Africa in the period of European colonisation. A European is chased by Africans at Brazzaville which was under French rule

Rest at Bahr-el-Ghazal, June 1897. Scene during a trade mission in Africa in the period of European colonisation. A European and his African porters break their journey

Scene from the life of Bertrand du Guesclin, (19th century). Death of Bayard. Last meeting of Bayard and the commander of the armies of Bourbon

Baptism of Clovis, 496 AD, (19th century). Clovis I (c466-511 AD), King of the Franks, converted to Christianity and was baptized in 496 AD

Philipe Auguste at the Battle of Bouvines, 1214, (19th century). King Philip II of France (1165-1223), known as Philip Augustus

Departure from Loango, July 1896. Scene during a trade mission in Africa in the period of European colonisation. African porters prepare luggage for a European in what is now the Congo

Saint Genevieve and Attila, c451 AD, (19th century). St Genevieve (419-512 AD), the patron saint of Paris, prevents Attila the Hun (406-453 AD) from attacking the city

Odin, 1890-1910. Artist: Delitz
Odin, 1890-1910. Scene from Richard Wagners (1813-1883) opera The Valkyrie, showing Odin, the king of the gods. Card published by the Liebig potted meat company

USA, California, Randsburg. Bottles in window of abandoned store. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, Variety of antique enamelware teapots, coffeepots, pitchers, saucepans, cups and soup tureens

USA, Tennessee, Cookeville. Detail of vintage car on display during an antique car show

Old style bellow camera with Meyer Gorlitz lens

AC Cobra Mk 4 Britain

Dixon, New Mexico, United States. Vintage car and gasoline pumps

Bruce Bairnsfather War collectibles
A selection of collectible items designed by the Bystanders World War I cartoonist, Bruce Bairnsfather. Includes an Ole Bill mascot (possibly a car mascot), a cigarette case

Kennedy Visits Berlin
A Card commemorating John F. Kennedys presidential visit to Germany, with portraits of him and Chancellor Konrad Adenauer

Little Red Book for sale, communist memorabilia, Dali, Yunnan, China, Asia

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"Journey through Time: A Collection of Fascinating Collectibles" Step into the world of collectibles and embark on a captivating journey through history. From the iconic MG MGC Roadster, a symbol of British automotive excellence, to the wartime Toby jugs from WW1 that tell tales of resilience and camaraderie. The Austin-Healey 3000 Pat Moss takes us back to an era where speed and elegance merged effortlessly on the open road. Meanwhile, The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders' Thin Red Line at Balaclava in 1854 reminds us of their bravery amidst chaos. In an antiques shop nestled in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, one can stumble upon figurines depicting Chairman Mao - remnants of a tumultuous period that shaped China's history. Two Wedgwood mugs designed by Eric Ravilious transport us to 1944 with their timeless beauty crafted by unknown hands. Witness The Royal Scots standing strong at Quatre Bras in 1815 as they faced adversity head-on. And let's not forget The Black Watch boldly proclaiming "Forward the 42nd. " during the Alma battle in 1854. The Morris Minor Alec Issigonis represents an era when simplicity met innovation, while the classic Ford A from 1930 evokes nostalgia for a time gone by. Titanic playing cards remind us of both tragedy and luxury intertwined within one ill-fated voyage. Lastly, we find ourselves aboard Steamship La Champagne from French Line's Ocean and River Steamers series (N83), sailing across vast oceans with dreams as boundless as its waters. Each collectible holds stories untold; they are windows into our pasts that deserve admiration and preservation. Let these treasures ignite your imagination as you delve into their rich histories - for every piece has a tale waiting to be discovered.