Coppers Collection

Large Copper Butterfly - Alps - France
ME-1898 Large Copper Butterfly Alps - France Lycaena dispar batava Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Opening of the Anglesey Hunt
An opening custom of the Anglesey Hunt, whereby hot coppers or small change (heated in a bucket by the fire) are thrown from the balcony of the Bulkeley Arms Hotel following the hunt ball

Australian Gas Light Company Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for The Australian Gas Light Company, the image shows a woman doing household chores in an all-gas home

The Pavement Artist, "Coppers for coloured chalks"(colour litho)
2775740 The Pavement Artist, " Coppers for coloured chalks" (colour litho) by Adams, William Dacres (1864-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pavement Artist)

Sugar Refining (engraving)
6010344 Sugar Refining (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sugar Refining. Illustration for The Illustrated Exhibitor and Magazine of Art (John Cassell)

People working in a soap and candle factory, south London
People working in the B T & W Hawes soap and candle factory on the south bank of the River Thames in London, showing soap-boiling coppers. 1842

A Threatened Pack, the Royal Buckhounds at the Kennels at Ascot (litho)
1040297 A Threatened Pack, the Royal Buckhounds at the Kennels at Ascot (litho) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Threatened Pack)

The Scotch Railway Strike (engraving)
1062241 The Scotch Railway Strike (engraving) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scotch Railway Strike)

Railway Travel in South Africa (b / w photo)
3092350 Railway Travel in South Africa (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway Travel in South Africa)

Kitchen Ironmongery Department, Coppers, Aluminium Goods and Enamelware, Harrods (litho)
2811630 Kitchen Ironmongery Department, Coppers, Aluminium Goods and Enamelware, Harrods (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kitchen Ironmongery Department)

London policeman (b / w photo)
3096637 London policeman (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London policeman)

Two policemen march in step past Bury St Edmunds Abbey, Suffolk Date: 1988

Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)

Lancaster County Lunatic Asylum - Kitchen
Staff stand in front of large coppers at Lancaster County Lunatic Asylum

Pre-decimalisation British coinage - Victoria and Edward VII
Christmas Greeting postcards showing pre-decimalisation British coinage from the reign of Queen Victoria and Edward VII. Date: 1906

War Work Policewoman WW1. Policewoman causes quite a stir amongst her male colleagues. Caption - Carrie the Cop Copping Coppers. Date: circa 1917

Scotland Yard 1808
Scotland Yard before the coppers took it over... Date: 1808

Portuguese coins - early 20th century, charting the change from the reign of Carlos I, up to his assassination in 1908, the brief reign of his son Manuel II

Scarce Copper (Lycaena virgaureae) adult male, resting on flower, at 1900m, Maritime Alps, France, August

Sooty Copper (Lycaena tityrus) adult, resting on seedhead, Bulgaria, July

Balkan Copper (Lycaena candens) adult male, resting on flower, Bulgaria, July

Scarce Copper (Lycaena virgaureae) adult male, resting with wings half open, Italian Alps, Italy, July

Purple-edged Copper (Lycaena hippothoe eurydame) adult male, in alpine meadow, Formazza Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) adult, resting on leaf, Southwater Woods, West Sussex, England, July

Large Copper (Lycaena dispar) larva

Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) - larva and pupa

Money box
MODEL RELEASED. Money box. Young boy placing coins into a toy safe

Kitchen and inmates, Portland Prison, Dorset
A kitchen or cook-house at Portland Prison, Dorset. Inmates in arrow-patterned uniforms stand in front of a row of large steam-heated cooking coppers

Kitchens, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London
Staff and inmate helpers in the kitchens at the Lambeth Schools for workhouse children on Elder Road, West Norwood, South London. Kitchen fittings include a large cooking range and two coppers

A Fair Cop by George Ranstead
A humorous play on words as a female police officer leads away a naughty little boy. A cartoon illustration on a postcard by George Ranstead

Interior of kitchen, Strangeways Prison, Manchester
The interior of a prison kitchen, believed to be at Strangeways Prison, Manchester. The room is filled with assorted boilers, coppers, ovens and cooking hobs. Much of the cooking was done using steam

Policemen arrest a drunk
Cartoon postcard by Phil May - The New Licensing Act - two policemen escort a (once) smartly-dressed drunkard for a night in the cells to sober up

Small Copper Butterfly SPH 2413 UK Lycaena phlaeas © Steve Hopkin / ARDEA LONDON
SPH-2413 Small Copper BUTTERFLY - on flower. using proboscis to feed. UK Lycaena phlaeas Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Small Copper Butterfly UK
SPH-2412 Small Copper Butterfly UK Lycaena phlaeas Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Scarce copper Upperside, resting on leaf Bukk National Park Hungary
GET-1503 Scarce copper - Upperside, resting on leaf Bukk National Park - Hungary Heodes virgaueae Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Scarce copper Feeding on umbellifer head Bukk National Park Hungary
GET-1479 Scarce copper - Feeding on umbellifer head Bukk National Park - Hungary Heodes virgaureae Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Small / Common Copper Butterfly - on Common Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) - England - UK - Wings closed-side view - in
CAN-3280 Small / Common Copper Butterfly - on Common Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) UK Lycaena phlaeas John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sooty Copper Butterfly Normandy, France
ROG-12065 Sooty Copper BUTTERFLY Normandy, France Heodes tityrus tityrus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Small Copper Butterfly - larvae
JLMO-2250 Small Copper Butterfly - larvae Lycaena phlaeas John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Small Copper Butterfly - pupa
JLMo-2177 Small Copper BUTTERFLY - pupa Lycaena phlaeas John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Small Copper Butterfly
JLM-4422 SMALL COPPER BUTTERFLY Lycaena phlaeas John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Large Copper Butterfly - Male on Comfrey The Wieden, Overijssel, The Netherlands
VG-6133 Large Copper Butterfly - Male on Comfrey flower The Wieden, Overijssel, The Netherlands Lycaena dispar Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Purple-edged Copper Butterfly - Resting
USH-990 Purple-edged Copper BUTTERFLY - resting Palaechrysophanus hippothoe Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Coppers: A Glimpse into the Diverse Tapestry of Life" The Opening of the Anglesey Hunt: Eager riders and their majestic horses gather for a thrilling chase through picturesque landscapes, as the scent of adventure fills the air. Large Copper Butterfly - Alps - France: Nature's delicate masterpiece takes flight, showcasing vibrant hues against a backdrop of breathtaking Alpine scenery. Australian Gas Light Company Advertisement: Illuminating homes and streets with its brilliance, this company brings warmth and light to communities across Australia. The Pavement Artist, "Coppers for coloured chalks" (colour litho): An artist's imagination comes alive on city streets as vibrant colors dance beneath skilled hands, creating captivating works that enchant passersby. Sugar Refining (engraving): Witness the transformation from raw cane to sweet perfection in bustling refineries where skilled workers craft sugar crystals that bring joy to countless palates. People working in a soap and candle factory, south London: Amidst steam-filled rooms and rhythmic machinery hums, dedicated individuals pour passion into crafting cleansing bars and flickering candles that brighten homes worldwide. A Threatened Pack, the Royal Buckhounds at the Kennels at Ascot (litho): Majestic hounds stand tall amidst uncertainty as their future hangs in balance; an exquisite portrayal capturing both strength and vulnerability. The Scotch Railway Strike (engraving): In an era marked by social unrest, railway workers unite in solidarity demanding fair treatment while standing firm against injustice on tracks that connect nations. Railway Travel in South Africa (b/w photo): Journey through time aboard vintage locomotives traversing vast African landscapes; witness history unfold from within these iron giants' carriages. Kitchen Ironmongery Department, Coppers, Aluminium Goods and Enamelware Harrods (litho).