Guinea Gold Collection

Cecil Rhodes, (1853-1902), English-born South African entrepreneur and statesman, 1894-1907. Artist: Alexander Bassano
Cecil Rhodes, (1853-1902), English-born South African entrepreneur and statesman, 1894-1907. Rhodes made his fortune in the Kimberley diamond mines, and formed De Beers Consolidated Mines in 1888

General Louis Botha, (1862-1919), Afrikaner soldier and statesman, 1894-1907. Botha was Commander-in-chief of the Boer forces from 1900 during the 2nd Boer War (1899-1902)

George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, (1859-1925), British Conservative, 1894-1907
George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, (1859-1925), British Conservative statesman, 1894-1907. Curzon was the Viceroy of India and the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

Jerome K. Jerome, (1859-1927), English author, 1894-1907. Jerome is best known for his humorous travelogue Three Men in a Boat. From Ogdens Guinea Gold Cigarettes

Franz Liszt, (1811-1886). Hungarian pianist and composer, 1894-1907
Franz Liszt, (1811-1886). Hungarian pianist and composer. From Ogdens Guinea Gold Cigarettes

Israel Zangwill, (1864-1926). British humorist and writer, 1894-1907. Artists: Israel Zangwill, Unknown
Israel Zangwill, (1864-1926). British humorist and writer, 1894-1907. From Ogdens Guinea Gold Cigarettes

Hiram Stevens Maxim, (1840-1916). American-born British inventor and engineer, 1894-1907
Hiram Stevens Maxim, (1840-1916). American-born British inventor and engineer, Hiram Stevens Maxim, inventor of the Maxim Gun, the first portable, fully automatic machine gun in 1884

Ignacy Jan Paderewski, (1860-1941), Polish pianist and composer, 1894-1907. Polish pianist and composer. Paderewski was also a politician and spokesman for Polish independence

Frederic Leighton, (1830-1896), 1st Baron Leighton, famous painter, 1894-1907. Leighton was an English painter and sculptor whose works depicted historical, biblical and classical subject matters

Charles George Gordon, (1833-85), English soldier, 1894-1907. British army officer and administrator. Also known as Chinese Gordon, Gordon Pasha, and Gordon of Khartoum

Hugh Richard Arthur Grosvenor, 2nd Duke of Westminster, (1879-1953), 1894-1907. British landowner and one of the wealthiest men in the world. From Ogdens Guinea Gold Cigarettes

OGDENs CIGARETTES, 1898. Ogdens Guinea Gold cigarettes. British newspaper advertisement, 1898

OGDENs CIGARETTES, 1897. Ogdens Guinea Gold cigarettes. British newspaper advertisement, 1897

Still Scoring Heavily. English advertisement for Ogdens Guinea-Gold cigarettes, 1897
OGDENs CIGARETTES, 1897. Still Scoring Heavily. English advertisement for Ogdens Guinea-Gold cigarettes, 1897

OGDENs CIGARETTES, 1897. Still Scoring Heavily. English advertisement for Ogdens Guinea-Gold cigarettes, 1897

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"Guinea Gold: A Glimpse into the Glittering Era of 1894-1907" Step back in time to the enchanting era of 1894-1907, where Guinea Gold captivated the hearts and minds of prominent figures from various walks of life. Cecil Rhodes, an English-born South African entrepreneur and statesman, found himself drawn to its allure. With his visionary spirit, he sought to harness its potential for progress. General Louis Botha, a courageous Afrikaner soldier turned statesman, also fell under Guinea Gold's spell. His unwavering dedication and leadership skills were fueled by this golden inspiration as he worked towards shaping a brighter future. Intriguingly enough, even British Conservative George Curzon was captivated by Guinea Gold's charm during this period. As a man with great influence and power, he recognized its significance in shaping political landscapes. Jerome K. Jerome, an esteemed English author known for his wit and humor, found inspiration within these gilded realms too. Through his wordsmithery, he painted vivid pictures that brought Guinea Gold's essence alive on paper. The realm of music was not immune to the allure either; Franz Liszt graced this era with his mesmerizing compositions as influenced by Guinea Gold's mystique. The Hungarian pianist and composer transported audiences into realms filled with melodic richness. Israel Zangwill - a British humorist and writer - weaved tales inspired by this captivating treasure trove between 1894-1907. His literary prowess breathed life into characters who reveled in the glimmering splendor that only Guinea Gold could offer. Hiram Stevens Maxim stands tall among those whose inventive genius flourished amidst these golden years. This American-born British inventor harnessed innovation driven by Guinea Gold’s magnetic pull – forever changing our world through groundbreaking engineering feats. Ignacy Jan Paderewski added his musical brilliance to this era, enchanting audiences with his Polish piano compositions.