Gambling Collection (#44)

Advert for Asprey gift for christmas 1936
Acceptable gifts for christmas. Date: 1936

Joseph Cradock - 2
JOSEPH CRADOCK Writer of plays, travel notes (he climbed Snowdon !) and a novel against gambling; in his later years he lived on turnips and roasted apples. Date: 1742 - 1826

Joseph Cradock - 1
JOSEPH CRADOCK Writer of plays, travel notes (he climbed Snowdon !) and a novel against gambling; in his later years he lived on turnips and roasted apples. Date: 1742 - 1826

Serious Gamblers 1933
Players at a table consider the proceedings with care. Date: 1933

Coffeehouse, Paris 1830
Gentlemen gambling in a coffeehouse in Paris. 1830

Horses running in Duke of York Handicap, Kempton Park, Surrey, illustrating a fixtures card for October 1936. Date: circa 1936

Gipsies Camp, C17 France
Gipsy encampment in France: cooking & preparing food, gambling and giving birth... Date: circa 1630

Dan Bulger racehorse and Prince Monolulu at the races
Racehorse Dan Bulger with jockey on horseback, and Prince Monolulu, horseracing tipster, at the races. circa 1936

Racegoers and bookies at the Epsom Derby, 1933. Date: 1933

The Woman Who Gambles bys Buchanan Rogerson
Promotional postcard for The Woman Who Gambles by S. Buchanan Rogerson. First produced at the Colosseum, Oldham, 29th January and Princes Theatre, Poplar, 2nd July 1906

Two African American shoe shine boys playing a gambling game in America Date: circa 1901

Four African American children playing a gambling game in America Date: circa 1901

Nun playing on a fruit machine. Date: circa 1970s

Counting The Winnings. Sedgefield Co. Durham 1976 1976

American cartoon, Scotsman placing a bet at the dog track
American cartoon, showing a Scotsman placing a bet at the dog track, offering two dollars on the rabbit to win. Date: 1940s

Casino building, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
View of the Casino building in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Date: circa 1910

Woman in betting stub costume.. Lithograph with pochoir stencil handcolouring from Our Fancy Dress Costumes, Paris, 1928

Casino, Roger Williams Park, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
The Casino, Roger Williams Park, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Date: circa 1905

D�de loter�y expresiones de jugadores en los
Dic de loteric y expresiones de jugadores en los dic; de ella.... (Lottery Day. Expressions of players in the days...). Engraving. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Museo de Historia

French Revolution. Le Jeu de Hazard (The Gambling). Caricature alluding to the abolition of privileges of the nobility and clergy

Casino at night, Belle Isle, Detroit, Michigan, USA. Date: circa 1910

The Eagle hut disturbance, 1919
Soldiers, sailors and civilians retiring from Bow Street police station following a riot where a crowd of around 1000 had protested at the arrest of two American soldiers

Greek Street, Soho, the worst street in London
Scenes in Greek Street, Soho, the foreign quarter of London, called the worst street in London by an Inspector McKay, giving evidence before the Police Commission. 1. Soho types; 2

Lord and Lady Brougham and Vaux by Madame Yevonde. Victor Brougham, 4th Baron Brougham and Vaux (1909-1967), British peer and politician, and Violet Valerie French ( ) married in 1931

Douglas Stuart advertisement by William Heath Robinson
Advertisement for the bookmaker s, Douglas Stuart, designed by William Heath Robinson and featuring a typically crazy illustration of an entire family

Virginia Street at night, Reno, Nevada, USA -- the Biggest Little City in the World. Date: 1949

Bright Lights of Reno, Nevada, USA -- the Biggest Little City in the World. Date: 1941

Scene in the Bank Club, Reno, Nevada, USA. Date: circa 1930

21 Club Casino, Hotel Last Frontier, Las Vegas, USA
21 Club Casino, Hotel Last Frontier, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Date: 20th century

Mural painting, Hotel Last Frontier, Las Vegas, USA
Mural painting of gamblers and dancers, Hotel Last Frontier, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Date: 20th century

The Golden Nugget, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Night view of The Golden Nugget, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Date: 1940s

Main room, The Golden Nugget, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Date: 1940s

Wheel of Fortune, Nevada, USA. Date: 1940

The Northern Club, Center Street, Reno, Nevada, USA
Scene at The Northern Club, 207 Center Street, Reno, Nevada, USA Date: 1931

The winner. Theres no need for luck when a man has pluck, A smile and a cheerful song, and passes on strife in the game of life to help the world along

Music cover, The Piccolomini Waltz, from Verdis opera La Traviata, as performed at Almacks and the Court Balls. Marietta Piccolomini (1834-1899)

Joseph H. Hawley, Vanity Fair, ATn
SIR JOSEPH HENRY HAWLEY 3rd baronet (1813/41875). Racehorse owner and breeder, not adverse to a large wager himself winning 250, 000 on three races alone

Old Card Sharks
Old card sharks analysing the game in hand... Date: 1930s

Young Gamblers
Four young men playing a game of cards at a round table. Date: 1930s

Heads or Tails?
Heads I win, tails you lose. Date: 1960s

Card Gambling Jettons
In Austria, card gambling jettons are made of silver and are tested every day. Date: 1930s

Blackpool Bingo
A crowd playing bingo in an amusement arcade in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Date: late 1960s

Gaming Table Devonshire House 1791 Pen ink watercolor
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"Step into the world of gambling, where fortunes are made and lost. From the bustling streets of Walthamstow Dog Racing Stadium to the glamourous Playboy Club in London, the allure of chance beckons. Neon lights illuminate Billy The Rat Catcher's path as he navigates through a sea of excitement. In Boulogne sur Mer, France, a poster entices visitors with promises of thrilling games and unforgettable experiences. Meanwhile, Monte Carlo stands tall as an epitome of opulence, with its iconic Casino and Cafe de Paris captivating all who enter. A sketch from the 1920s transports us back in time to witness high-stakes gambling at its finest. The King and Queen of Hearts hold court on Goodall & Son Ltd. 's playing cards from yesteryears - symbols that have stood the test of time. The King of Spades adds his regal presence to this deck, reminding us that luck can be fickle even for royalty. Across oceans lies Las Vegas, Nevada - home to The Golden Nugget where roulette wheels spin endlessly amidst vibrant energy. James Dowsett emerges as a trusted bookmaker or turf accountant amidst this whirlwind atmosphere. As night falls upon Monte Carlo once again, the casino and Hotel de Paris become illuminated jewels against a dark sky - inviting both seasoned gamblers and curious souls alike. Gambling is not just about winning or losing; it is about embracing uncertainty while chasing dreams, and is an art form that captivates hearts across generations - transcending borders and cultures. " Note.