Collectors Collection (page 2)

Sheep and Goat, Yuan Dynasty, c. 1300 (ink on paper)
694204 Sheep and Goat, Yuan Dynasty, c.1300 (ink on paper) by Chao Meng-Fu or, Zhao Mengfu (1254-1322); 26.8x26.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Award Medal, Centennial Exhibition Scrapbook, 1876 (colour litho)
2920746 Award Medal, Centennial Exhibition Scrapbook, 1876 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Charles Townley and his Friends in the Towneley Gallery, 33 Park Street, Westminster
THA2288 Charles Townley and his Friends in the Towneley Gallery, 33 Park Street, Westminster, 1781-83 (oil on canvas) by Zoffany

Collectors cabinet on stand, c. 1700-30 (gilt & green Japanning) (see also 780666-7)
780668 Collectors cabinet on stand, c.1700-30 (gilt & green Japanning) (see also 780666-7) by Dutch School, (18th century); 166x115x42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Collectors cabinet on stand, c. 1700-30 (gilt & green Japanning) (see also 780666-8)
780667 Collectors cabinet on stand, c.1700-30 (gilt & green Japanning) (see also 780666-8) by Dutch School, (18th century); 166x115x42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A maker of idols is never an idolater, 1932 (colour litho)
473429 A maker of idols is never an idolater, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Duty Paid, 1896 (oil on canvas)
TW429406 Duty Paid, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Hedley, Ralph (1848-1913); 109x126.5 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear, UK; eSunderland Museums; English, out of copyright

Hospital Saturday, some Street Notes (engraving)
1044434 Hospital Saturday, some Street Notes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hospital Saturday, some Street Notes)

Cornelis van der Geest, 1827 (oil on panel)
3035942 Cornelis van der Geest, 1827 (oil on panel) by White, T.S. (fl.1827); 24x17.5 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Cornelis van der Geest (1577 - 10 March 1638)

Town Life: customers browsing at a book stall (colour litho)
5999666 Town Life: customers browsing at a book stall (colour litho) by King, Edward R. (active 1883-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Town Life: customers browsing at a book stall)

Mr A E Pratts Travels in Western China and Tibet (engraving)
1603054 Mr A E Pratts Travels in Western China and Tibet (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr A E Pratts Travels in Western China and Tibet)

The Usurers (The Money Lenders), c. 1540-60
LRI4612621 The Usurers (The Money Lenders), c.1540-60 by Reymerswaele, Marinus van (c.1490-c.1567); Museo Stibbert, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: after Massys); Luisa Ricciarini; Netherlandish

Collectors cabinet on stand, c. 1700-30 (gilt & green Japanning) (see also 780667-8)
780666 Collectors cabinet on stand, c.1700-30 (gilt & green Japanning) (see also 780667-8) by Dutch School, (18th century); 166x115x42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Les Brocanteurs (engraving)
3645384 Les Brocanteurs (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Brocanteurs. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1866)

The washerwoman knows the defects of the village, 1932 (colour litho)
473433 The washerwoman knows the defects of the village, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

One is never a friend by force, 1932 (colour litho)
473432 One is never a friend by force, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous illustration of a Persian proverb showing both the front)

A hairs breadth at the bow is a mile beside the butt, 1932 (colour litho)
473430 A hairs breadth at the bow is a mile beside the butt, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

William Wilson Corcoran, 1882-83 (marble)
496998 William Wilson Corcoran, 1882-83 (marble) by Ward, John Quincy Adams (1830-1910); 73.7x48.3x33 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

The dogs bark, but the caravan goes on, 1932 (colour litho)
473443 The dogs bark, but the caravan goes on, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

If you buy meat cheap, when it boils you smell what you have saved, 1932 (colour litho)
473436 If you buy meat cheap, when it boils you smell what you have saved, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Monks copying books for sale in the Middle Ages (chromolitho)
735860 Monks copying books for sale in the Middle Ages (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monks copying books for sale in the Middle Ages)

A travelling bookseller in the 16th century (chromolitho)
735861 A travelling bookseller in the 16th century (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A travelling bookseller in the 16th century)

Connoisseurs in an Antique Shop (oil on canvas)
CH204816 Connoisseurs in an Antique Shop (oil on canvas) by Moeller, Louis Charles (1855-1930); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

A collectors cabient with Abraham Ortelius and Justus Lipsius, 1618 (oil on canvas)
877035 A collectors cabient with Abraham Ortelius and Justus Lipsius, 1618 (oil on canvas) by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642)

Rubbish Collectors, from The Costumes of Great Britain, pub
872467 Rubbish Collectors, from The Costumes of Great Britain, pub. By Henry Miller, 1805 (hand-coloured print) by Pyne, William Henry (1769-1843); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Collector of Tithes (oil on panel)
BON120994 The Collector of Tithes (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter III (1589-1639); 58x88.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

George Dickinson with his collection of flat irons, tells his pub customers that they can iron out their problems at the Caunch Hotel, Langley Moor with his collection of flat irons

TAX COLLECTORS 1806
Tax collectors on the doorstep Date: 1806

Ashmolean, Oxford
England, Oxford, Ashmolean Museum

Gun salute Russia - Collectors card Biscuits Lefevre-Utile
Gun salute for Russia - Collectors card for Biscuits Lefevre-Utile of Nantes Date: circa late 1880s

Belgian Proverb - He who drank will drink. Date: circa 1908

Whalers slice open their catch and find Jonah !! Date: circa 1910

Belgian Proverb - Like Master, Like Valet (man/servant). Date: circa 1908

Baron Munchausen is towed through the air by ducks
Baron Munchausen is towed through the air by a flight of friendly ducks. A fictional German nobleman created by the German writer Rudolf Erich Raspe in his 1785 book. Date: circa 1910

Belgian Proverb - Needing help, no matter whom provides it
Belgian Proverb - " Everyone needs someone to look down on" - It simply means you may need help from a " lower class" person

Two children playing in their garden with their dolly
Two French children playing in their garden with their dolly Date: circa 1890s

Belgian Proverb - Never did a big nose have a beautiful face (!!). A quite wonderful card - note the large nose in evidence throughout the scene... Date: circa 1908

Two children write the name of their favourite hot chocolate
Two children write the name of their favourite brand of hot chocolate (Cacao Van Houten) on a wall. Date: circa 1890s

Queen Astrid of Belgium & King Leopold III, Genoa
Queen Astrid of Belgium (1905-1935) and King Leopold III (1901-1983) (left) on board the Ship Marnix de Sainte-Aldegonde at Genoa, Italy in January 1932

Queen Astrid of Belgium & King Leopold III, Memorial Service
Queen Astrid of Belgium & King Leopold III of Belgium at a Memorial Service for King Alexander I of Yugoslavia - October 1934. Date: 1934

Edmund John Millington Synge, 1871 - 1909. Irish playwright, poet, prose writer, travel writer and collector of folklore. After a contemporary print

The Bibliophiles. A Bookshop In Seville At The Beginning Of The 19Th Century. After A Painting By Jimenez Aranda. From La Ilustracion EspaAnola Y Americana Of 1881

Advertisement For The International Fur Store From The Connoisseur A Magazine For Collectors Printed November 1902

King Henry Vii Of England With Sir Richard Empson And Edmund Dudley, Two Of His Councillors Of The Council Learned In The Law

Washington DC, USA - Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington. Date: circa 1910s

Washington DC, USA - George Washington Masonic Memorial
Washington DC, USA - George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Alexandria, Virginia. Date: circa 1910s

Washington DC, USA - Tomb of Washington, Mount Vernon Date: circa 1910s

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic World of Collectors: A Glimpse into their Fascinating Obsessions" Delicate and captivating, the "Case of British Butterflies Lepidoptera" showcases nature's intricate beauty preserved for eternity. Harnessing the power of the sun, a solar panel basks in its radiance, symbolizing collectors' dedication to preserving history and sustainability. Nestled amidst Surrey's serene landscapes lies Caterham Asylum—a sanctuary where collectors find solace in their treasures, unlocking stories from forgotten times. Journey back to 1806 as tax collectors meticulously recorded every penny earned—an intriguing glimpse into society's financial past. British Railways memorabilia transports us through time, capturing the essence of an era when steam engines roared across picturesque landscapes. The Common Raven Skull whispers secrets from Cornwall's ancient lands—collectors unravel mysteries that lie within its delicate bones. An envelope bearing the plea "Buy War Bonds and Stamps" serves as a poignant reminder of sacrifice during WW2—a testament to collectors' preservation of historical moments. Flipping over a Raphael Tuck & Sons postcard reveals hidden messages etched by penmanship long lost to time—an intimate connection with those who came before us. Herbert S. Gilkes Advertisement beckons us into a world filled with curiosities—collectors embrace these relics, breathing life into forgotten tales. Queen Anne Red Lacquer Cabinet stands regally amidst opulent surroundings—a treasure chest holding centuries-old secrets cherished by discerning collectors. Stevens silk postcard adorned with King Edward V11 captures ephemeral beauty on fabric—collectors preserve artistry that transcends generations