Gentleman Collection (#10)

French gentleman in top hat, long coat with horizontal pockets, boots. Redingote a poches horizontales. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pierre-Charles Baquoy after a fashion plate by Horace

French gentleman with wide-brim top hat, riding coat with velvet collar, grey American-style trousers, boots, holding a riding crop

French gentleman with top hat and cane, riding coat lined with taffeta, striped waistcoat or gilet, trousers with foot straps. Redingote doublee de Taffetas, Pantalon a Pieds

The Man with the Wrong Reflection
Dov Fuchs

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Bulldog, wearing top hat monocle and bow tie glasses Date: 11-09-2018

John Gilbert - American actor, screenwriter and director
John Gilbert (1897-1936) - American actor, screenwriter and director. Gilbert ose to fame during the silent film era and became a popular leading man known as The Great Lover. Date: circa 1920s

English gentleman held captive by two Papal guards in uniform in a room in Avignon. A prisoner at Avignon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Journal

Gentleman trying to play footsie with a beauty at the table
Gentleman trying to play footsie with a beauty under the dining table but pressing the wrong foot. More Miseries. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

English gentleman in hunting pinks having his portrait painted, 19th century. Ruddle the artist smoking a pipe while painting Bragg seated on a saddle stand. Mr. Braggs equestrian portrait

Woman in English-style dress, era of Marie Antoinette
Woman in English-style dress with laced bodice, era of Marie Antoinette. Robe a l Anglaise le corpsage lace par derriere. Copperplate etching by Auguste Etienne Guillaumot from Costumes et coiffures

Fashionable gentleman in coat, era of Marie Antoinette
Fashionable gentleman in coat, breeches and boots with cane and hat, era of Marie Antoinette. Copperplate etching by Auguste Etienne Guillaumot from Costumes et coiffures du XVIIIe siecle

Young lady curtsying on a street, 18th century. Copperplate engraving from The Polite Academy, or Instructions for a Genteel Behaviour and Polite Address in Masters and Misses, R

Young gentleman dancing the minuet in a ballroom with columns, 18th century. Copperplate engraving from The Polite Academy

Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811), German zoologist and botanist. Portrait engraved on steel by W.H. Lizars, from Sir William Jardines The Naturalists Library, 1833, Edinburgh

Fare you well Daisy Bell, by Harry Dacre
Promotional music sheet for Fare You Well Daisy Bell, written by Harry Dacre and sung by Lady Mansel and Miss Nora Gordon. Written in 1894, this was the sequel to the very famous Daisy Bell

Fred Perry (right) walks out onto the centre court with his opponent Jack Crawford (left) of Australia for the 1934 Mens Wimbledon Final

Fred Perry (GB) shakes hands with his opponent George Lott (USA at the Wimbledon Mens Quarterfinals 1934 Fred Perry won 6-4 2-6 7-5 10-8 Fred Perry won Wimbledon in 1934, 1935)

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PERU Cusco Peruvian man wearing colourful traditional hat with tassels in Mercado del Quiswarcancha. Colorful Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction

Denmark, Copenhagen, Hans Christian Andersen statue, near City Hall Square

Portrait by Sze Yuen Ming & Co, Yao Hua Studio, Shanghai
Male studio photographic portrait by Sze Yuen Ming & Co, Yao Hua Studio, Shanghai, China (active circa 1892 to 1920s). Date: circa 1895

Old man profile, Menorca, Spain
Profile portrait of old man wearing a Spanish beret and a smart grey sports jacket and tie. He is walking past a bright turquoise coloured wooden door in a street in Menorca, Spain

Lord Palmerston, c1850, (c1880). Creator: Unknown
Lord Palmerston, c1850, (c1880). Henry John Temple (1784-1865) British statesman who served twice as Prime Minister and dominated British foreign policy from 1830 to 1865

Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, c1880. Creator: Lesage
Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, c1880. Charles Gavan Duffy (1816-1903), Irish-Australian nationalist, journalist, poet and politician

The Vampire (Love and Pain). Artist: Munch, Edvard (1863-1944)
The Vampire (Love and Pain). Private Collection

The Vampire in the Forest. Artist: Munch, Edvard (1863-1944)
The Vampire in the Forest. Found in the collection of Munch Museum, Oslo

Canadian Gent with a fine moustache - Studio Portrait Date: circa 1890

A couple standing together - reverse silhouette
Interesting reverse silhouette card from The Netherlands - this card set within an oval - shows a couple standing together - clearly much in love. Date: circa 1910s

Slightly Tipsy Rakish Cad attempting to play billiards, but likely to only succeeding in spoiling the baize. Date: circa 1908

British wedding photograph - smart couple. Date: circa 1920s

The Essence of Britain - A small Afternoon Tea Stall Date: circa 1909

Smart and Handsome British Gentleman in straw boater hat, starched collar, white tie and suit. He is boasting a well-groomed moustache and a slightly serious expression

Beauty Contest Participant and Proud Parents
A Bathing Beauty Contest Participant and her Proud (if slightly shy) Parents! Date: circa 1949

Fall / Irish Setter / 1967
SHOW CHAMPION WENDOVER GENTLEMAN Owned by James. Date: 1967

Portrait of Gawen Goodman of Ruthin, 1582 (oil on canvas)
3106465 Portrait of Gawen Goodman of Ruthin, 1582 (oil on canvas) by British School, (16th century); National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Fashion for American man in late 19th century
3779647 Fashion for American man in late 19th century; (add.info.: Fashion for American man in late 19th century. Caption reads:'Typical afternoon costume for the well-dressed man)

Gentlemen never die
Balazs Solti

Sir Lion
Balazs Solti

Keep Calm and Be a Gentleman
amini54

The Gentleman
amini54

The Urbanite
amini54

Hands In Pockets
amini54

Japanese Lady and Gentleman

A gentleman of Tangier probably 1920s

Smart Gentleman gardener assembles a rustic garden archway
Smart Gentleman assembling a rustic archway in the garden of his Victorian terraced suburban house. Date: circa 1910s

Albert Vickers (1838-1919), Chairman of Vickers Ltd. (1908-1918) - photograph taken on his 81st birthday in 1919. Date: 1919

Barber Shop early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Sir Godfrey Tearle, British stage and film actor. Date: circa 1910s

WW2 - Background For Barbara
A WW2 children's short story illustration of a woman holding a baby, speaking with a young gentleman in the kitchen. Date: circa 1940s

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"Embodying Elegance: A Journey through Time with the Gentleman" Step into the world of refined sophistication as we delve into the essence of a true gentleman. From Jeeves and Wooster's witty banter in 1922 to the epic tale depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry during the Battle of Hastings (1066-1077), these glimpses offer us a glimpse into an era defined by chivalry. In Paris, France, Harry's New York Bar became a sanctuary for gentlemen seeking solace amidst Prohibition. Here, conversations flowed freely alongside perfectly mixed cocktails, embodying an air of timeless charm. A Game of Bowls in Britain back in 1903 showcased not only skill but also camaraderie among gentlemen. The green fields witnessed moments of friendly competition intertwined with mutual respect - values that still resonate today. Sir Donald Bradman stands tall as cricket's epitome of excellence, his name etched forever in sporting history. With grace and determination, he exemplified what it meant to be a gentleman both on and off the field. Jonathan Couch from Cornwall left his mark before 1870 as an esteemed naturalist and physician. His dedication to knowledge and compassion towards others set him apart as a true gentleman amongst scholars. Even leisure activities such as playing table tennis during Edwardian times demanded adherence to etiquette rules. Manners were paramount; every stroke was executed with precision while maintaining utmost decorum. Captain Albert Ball embodied bravery beyond measure during World War I (1896-1917). Decorated with VC and DSO honors for his gallantry in battle, he personified courage under fire - a testament to what it truly means to be a gentleman warrior. Robert Donat's portrayal in Alfred Hitchcock's "The 39 Steps" (1935) captivated audiences worldwide. His suave demeanor coupled with unwavering integrity made him an iconic representation of the gentleman spy.