Embossed Collection (#19)

Benvenuti situla, laminated bronze situla with lid and embossed and engraved decoration, Etruscan civilization
Etruscan civilization, 7th century b.C. " Benvenuti" situla, laminated bronze situla with lid and embossed and engraved decoration, circa 600 b.C

Pound coin, SEM
Pound coin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the embossed writing on the side of an English one pound coin. Magnification: x8 at 6x7cm size

Ceremonial gold hands with embossed decoration. 800-1450. Chimu art. Jewelry. PERU. Lima. Peruvian Gold Museum

Italy, Venice. Sailor entering naval base

Embossed card shows balloon labelled rien d impossible ascending with passenger. Date between 1860 and 1900

Beauty wearing a large hat from Samara, Russia
Beautiful young lady wearing a large hat from Samara, Russia. The postcard is adorned with embossed jewel decorations. Date: 1909

Best Wishes greetings postcard Date: 1907

Gondola - Venice, Italy - out in the Venetian Lagoon. The card also features an lovely embossed version of the symbol of the city. Date: circa 1910s

Embossed Classical Frieze on Spanish postcard
Embossed Classical Frieze on Spanish art postcard. Featuring two young men carrying sword and spear seemingly being persued by two lady friends! Date: circa 1910s

Bank cards

Braille reading
MODEL RELEASED. Braille reading. Hand of a blind person reading braille. The braille writing and reading system was devised by the French teacher Louis Braille (1809-1852)

White Star Line paper napkin
A White Star Line paper napkin, embossed with an ornate design and the name of the luxury cruise line

White Star Line linen napkin
A White Star Line linen napkin, embossed with an ornate design and the name of the luxury cruise line

Close up of the ornate door at the peacock gate in the City Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Wat Phra Chetuphon, formerly Wat Po, founded in the 17th century, the oldest temple in Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Wat Sa Sri, Sukhothai, Thailand, Asia

Jewellery, Gioielli Tuareg, Southwest desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Animal in relief on the wall of the South Palace, archaeological site of Babylon, Iraq, Middle East

Lion brick relief, Nebuchadnezzars Palace, Babylon, Iraq, Middle East

Close-up of gold ornament on top of Jokhang temple, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Nine Dragon Wall, Forbidden City, Beijing, China, Asia

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"Embossed: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world treasures, where history and art intertwine. From King Oscar II of Sweden's Jubilee Postcard to a Suffragette Hunger Strike Medal Christmas Card, these exquisite pieces tell stories that transcend time. Travel across Europe, from France's elegant landscapes to Great Yarmouth's vibrant Marine Parade. Marvel at the craftsmanship on an RMS Titanic memorial card designed by Thomas Andrews himself. Explore the bravery of Royal Navy sailors aboard HMS Hood through their War Comforts Fund memorabilia. Delve into aviation history with original pencil designs of biplanes from the Samuel Cody Archive. Uncover the names and stories behind passengers and crew members on board the ill-fated RMS Titanic in The Annotated Lists. Discover whimsy in unexpected places as Mr Punch dons jockey attire while riding a pocket book wallet. Immerse yourself in Japanese culture with Tamamushi Zushi, a mesmerizing miniature temple crafted with intricate embossing techniques. Finally, gaze upon an embossed postcard showcasing New York City's iconic Singer Building - a testament to architectural grandeur in early 20th-century America. Embodied within each piece is not just visual beauty but also a glimpse into different eras, cultures, and human experiences. Let these captivating embossed artifacts transport you through time as they whisper tales waiting to be heard.