Grandfather Collection (#5)

Room decorated in the Egyptian style, early 19th century
Room decorated in the Egyptian style, with man seated on a carpet, servants bringing drinks, grandfather clock, cushions and curtains

Victor Hugo (1802-85) and his grandchildren Georges and Jeanne, 1881 (b / w photo)
CHT164225 Victor Hugo (1802-85) and his grandchildren Georges and Jeanne, 1881 (b/w photo) by Melandri, A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Edmund Potter, MP, Beatrix Potters paternal grandfather (b / w photo)
3651960 Edmund Potter, MP, Beatrix Potters paternal grandfather (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edmund Potter, MP)

Little Nell and Her Grandfather (chromolitho)
3621774 Little Nell and Her Grandfather (chromolitho) by Brundage, Frances (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Nell and Her Grandfather. The Old Curiosity Shop)

Reverend John Wesley, grandfather of John Wesley (engraving)
3629081 Reverend John Wesley, grandfather of John Wesley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reverend John Wesley, grandfather of John Wesley)

Little Nell Waltz (colour litho)
3656467 Little Nell Waltz (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Nell Waltz)

Tea Room, King Edward Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Date: circa 1908

Family group at seaside, 1920s
Family group photograph at the seaside. An older couple sit on deckchairs with two girls in matching hats and swim suits, the adults smiling whilst the children look less sure theyre enjoying

Old Curiosity Shop: Nell Trent and Grandfather (engraving)
2563210 Old Curiosity Shop: Nell Trent and Grandfather (engraving) by Darley, F.O.C. & McRae, C. John (19th century); 20x13.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; eFree Library of Philadelphia; Print

Grandpa Removing a thorn from his Rose

Christmas card in the shape of a grandfather clock at midnight. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

The little child who led him (litho)
976649 The little child who led him (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The little child who led him)

The Holy Kinship, c. 1480-1490 (polychromed wood)
954825 The Holy Kinship, c.1480-1490 (polychromed wood) by German School, (15th century); National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Summer and Winter Skating (engraving)
1059388 Summer and Winter Skating (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Summer and Winter Skating)

Family Love (coloured engraving)
979189 Family Love (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family Love.); © Look and Learn

Little Nell and her Grandfather (engraving)
2776944 Little Nell and her Grandfather (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Nell and her Grandfather)

Family scene (engraving)
3646549 Family scene (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family scene. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

Literal (engraving)
3640709 Literal (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Literal. Illustration from Society Pictures by George du Maurier selected from Punch (Bradbury)

Old man milking cow, with child and cat (chromolitho)
733128 Old man milking cow, with child and cat (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old man milking cow)

The author Leon Tolstoy with his granddaughter Tatiana in Yasnaya Polyana
XBH366617 The author Leon Tolstoy with his granddaughter Tatiana in Yasnaya Polyana, 1910 (b/w photo) by Chertkov, Vladimir Grigorievich (1854-1936); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Henry and S. G. Lindeman with their son or grandson standing over shop
MNY381275 Portrait of Henry and S.G. Lindeman with their son or grandson standing over shop drawings for a piano, 1910 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

A girl getting ready for First Communion (colour litho)
2818503 A girl getting ready for First Communion (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A girl getting ready for First Communion)

Grandpas Sash (oil on panel)
1769800 Grandpas Sash (oil on panel) by Vibert, Jean or Jehan Georges (1840-1902); 73.7x99.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandpas Sash; La ceinture du grand-papa)

British Liberal politician William Ewart Gladstone with his granddaughter, Dorothy Drew, at his home, Hawarden Castle
5232573 British Liberal politician William Ewart Gladstone with his granddaughter, Dorothy Drew, at his home, Hawarden Castle, Flintshire, Wales, 1894 (colour photo) by English Photographer

"Grandfathers Watch, Tick! Tick!"(engraving)
1595234 " Grandfathers Watch, Tick! Tick!" (engraving) by Cei, Cipriano (1867-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Grandfathers Watch, Tick! Tick)

The Austrian Imperial Family, 1860 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT214707 The Austrian Imperial Family, 1860 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Austrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L to R)

Jack-o-Lantern (oil on canvas)
CH89284 Jack-o-Lantern (oil on canvas) by Graves, Abbott Fuller (1859-1936); 50.8x62.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) and his Grandson, John Hugh Lockhart (d. 1831) (engraving)
CWA98194 Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) and his Grandson, John Hugh Lockhart (d.1831) (engraving) by Deveria, Achille (1800-57) (after); City of Westminster Archive Centre, London

Long-case clock, late 19th century (oak)
CH3129 Long-case clock, late 19th century (oak) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Portrait of the Patriarch (pastel on paper)
NUL116438 Portrait of the Patriarch (pastel on paper) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 55.5x56 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The Life and Age of Man, Stages of Mans Life from the Cradle to the Grave, pub
2962437 The Life and Age of Man, Stages of Mans Life from the Cradle to the Grave, pub. C 1848 (hand coloured engraving) by American School

A Helping Hand
ECD71956 A Helping Hand by Hayllar, James (1829-1920); Elgin Court Designs Ltd. London, UK; English, out of copyright

Letter written by King George III to his grandfather when eleven years of age (engraving)
5228601 Letter written by King George III to his grandfather when eleven years of age (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Four generations of the British Royal Family: Queen Victoria holding her great-grandson, Prince Edward
5229739 Four generations of the British Royal Family: Queen Victoria holding her great-grandson, Prince Edward, watched by her son and grandson, the future Kings Edward VII and George V

A Family in an Interior, (oil on canvas)
989313 A Family in an Interior, (oil on canvas) by Faed, John (1820-1902); 91.5x120m cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Family in an Interior. John Faed (1820-1902). Oil on canvas

The Storyteller; Der Marchenerzahler (oil on canvas)
823475 The Storyteller; Der Marchenerzahler (oil on canvas) by Gelder, Lucia Mathilde von (1865-99); 68.6x88.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Storyteller; Der Marchenerzahler)

The Four Seasons of Life - Old Age, The Season of Rest, pub
3471053 The Four Seasons of Life - Old Age, The Season of Rest, pub. 1868, Currier & Ives (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

It fell on the foot of Acrisius, from The Heroes published by George Allen
3482326 It fell on the foot of Acrisius, from The Heroes published by George Allen and Unwin 1929 (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Old Salts (coloured photo)
3643091 Old Salts (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Salts. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Fighting his battles o er again (b / w photo)
3643065 Fighting his battles o er again (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fighting his battles o er again)

Old gentleman sitting in chair with girl and dog, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731228 Old gentleman sitting in chair with girl and dog, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Look! Grandpapa (chromolitho)
2780182 Look! Grandpapa (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Look! Grandpapa. Illustration for Chatterbox (1896).); © Look and Learn

The Mouse ran up the Clock (chromolitho)
730589 The Mouse ran up the Clock (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mouse ran up the Clock)

Home Friends (colour litho)
2800427 Home Friends (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home Friends. Illustration for The Quiver, 1867.); © Look and Learn

My Little Faggot (colour litho)
2796490 My Little Faggot (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: My Little Faggot. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1897.); © Look and Learn

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"Unveiling the Timeless Legacy: A Glimpse into Grandfather's Extraordinary Life" Step into the enchanting world of my beloved grandfather, a watchmaker at work, meticulously crafting intricate timepieces that would stand the test of time. Hailing from England's picturesque St. Ives, his skilled hands brought life to every delicate mechanism. Yet behind his craftsmanship lay a poignant tale rooted in County Kerry, Ireland. The haunting memories of eviction echoed through generations, reminding us of our resilient spirit and unwavering determination to rebuild amidst adversity. In our humble Swedish peasant interior, we found solace as a family. Gathered around the hearth, we shared stories and laughter while cherishing moments steeped in love and unity. Amidst this tapestry of memories lies an advertisement for Lifebuoy soap - a vibrant lithograph illustrating its power to combat dirt and disease. Grandfather understood that cleanliness was not just about appearance but also safeguarding health; he embraced modernity with open arms. As devout believers, we found solace in family worship captured within the pages of Pears Annual 1911 edition. Our hearts lifted as hymns resonated through our home - a testament to faith passed down from generation to generation. Grandfather possessed not only wisdom but also whimsy; W. Heath Robinson's illustration "O wilt thou be my Valentine?" encapsulated his playful nature perfectly. His mischievous smile warmed our souls even during challenging times. Prince Rupert of Teck stood tall among grandfather's treasured possessions – an emblematic figure symbolizing strength and nobility that inspired him daily on his journey towards greatness. Within the worn pages depicting Three Billy Goats Gruff on watercolor paper resided tales spun by grandpa himself – captivating narratives transporting us to magical realms where courage triumphs over adversity with wit and cunningness.