Holder Collection (#10)

Decorative lancet case, circa 1800 C017 / 3572
Silver lancet case with a floral decoration. Lancets are double-edged surgical blades with a pointed end. These instruments were used historically in medicine to open patients veins for bloodletting

1920s test-tube stand. Test-tube being held in a 1920s iron stand

Early 19th Century drugs jars. Two ceramic jars made to hold apiastrum. Made in 1800

Magnet man world record attempt, Georgia
Magnet man world record attempt. 40-year-old Etibar Elchiyev from the town of Marneuli, Georgia, known as magnet man, setting a world record by holding 50 metal spoons onto his body

Amber cigarette holder
Discovered in Romania. BM 1934, 934 A specimen from the collections of The Natural History Museum, London

Dagger-holder. Textiles. SPAIN. Madrid. Army Museum

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945), 32nd president of the United States, photographed on September 17
ROOSEVELT WITH CHURCHILL. Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945), 32nd president of the United States, photographed on September 17, 1944 at a press conference in Quebec, Canada

Scene of fire at warehouse in Bow, East London. Water is being drawn from the Thames to help fight the blaze

EGYPT: COSMETIC POTS. Ancient Egyptian pots for eye makeup. Left: in the shape of a pillar, with the stick for applying the makeup. Center: in the shape of a monkey

LONDON: INNHOLDERs HALL. View of Innholders Hall on College Street, London, England. Steel engraving, English, 1830, after Thomas Shepherd

PALETTE AND BRUSHHOLDER. Painters palette and novel brush holder. Wood engraving from an American magazine of 1881

DIVIDEND DAY, 1842. Dividend day at a bank in London. Wood engraving, English, 1842

CRAYON HOLDER, c1870. Line engraving, American

Annie Oakley - famous rifle shot and holder of the Police Gazette championship medal. Portrait photograph of sharpshooter Annie Oakley, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, holding rifle

Cunard Line R. M. S. Mauretania
Cunard Line R.M.S. Mauretania. Holder of the Blue Riband for the fastest transatlantic crossing (1907- 1929)

Captain Holder, Fusilier Guards. Captain Holder, full-length portrait, standing, with gabions at feet. Date 1855

Christmas in the 1930s - Dicky Bird by Val Soey
Two jolly looking friends, wrapped up warm against the cold, sit on the dicky seat of a convertible car as it zooms through the snow

The Vamp by Tony Castle
An aloof and fashionable young woman reclines on a chaise longue, with a cigarette holder in her mouth, as a number of opened letters, presumably professing love for her

Advert for Asprey cigarette cases
Asprey of Bond Street displaying a wide variety of Christmas present ideas for the woman, including lots of cigarette cases, cigarette holder, vanity case and powder boxes. Date: 1930

Advert for Yardleys Old English Lavender, with a couple sitting down for an evening meal, while the waiter is lighting up a mans cigar. 1927

Pocket Chess & Draughts
Pocket chess and draughts, combined with a metal holder to fix on the board, to keep it steady in its leather case. Date: 1930s

Art Nouveau scene with Handwalking greek girl
An Art Nouveau picture depicting a young handwalking greek girl along with an accompanying musician, playing a set of pipes

Beagle Puppy with Candle
A beagle puppy with a candle and holder, about to retire to bed, with a doll under one arm. Date: early 1930s

Ragnhild Hveger
Danish swimmer RAGNHILD HVEGER (b. 1920), who was the holder, in 1941, of no less than 19 world records at one time. 400 metre Silver medal winner at 1936 Olympics. Date: 1930s

Shagreen Cigarette Case
A cigarette case of silver and shagreen, painted wood matchbox and a wooden cigarette holder. Date: 1930s

Cigarette Accessories

Maximilian Ct. Boussu
MAXIMILIAEN van HENNIN, grave van BOUSSU Flemish statesman, Stadt- holder over Hollandt, West- Vrieslandt and Uytrecht. Date: 1542 - 1578

Dress by Henri Gowns, 1953
A romantic picture frock of grey-blue wild silk. The skirt is worked in huge petals and the rose which decorates the very plain strapless bodice is in muted shades of mauve, pink and grey

Two sleeveless evening dresses by Doeuillet
Two fashionable sleeveless evening dresses by Doeuillet. On the left, a v-necked green dress with gold speckles. On the right, a black crepe dress with embroidered scoop neck

Poster, Theres Health in the Bath Tub, showing a happy baby splashing about in the bath. Issued by the Health and Cleanliness Council. 20th century

Dapper Gent with Monocle
A woman sipping coffee, with pinkie held aloft, eyes a young mans waistcoat critically. Fortunately he is wearing a Catoir waistcoat - the choice of the discerning. Date: 1926

Cigarette Holder 1928
A womans hand holding a cigarette holder and cigarette which produces two perfect smoke rings Date: 1928

Bee in a holder. Honeybee (Apis mellifera) restrained in a tube for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRI is a technique, usually used in medical diagnostics

Microscope, artwork
Microscope. Artwork of a light microscope being used to examine samples in a petri dish. This is only part of the microscope, with the part seen here being the lenses or objectives

Container for the Philosophers Stone
Alchemy. Woodcut illustration of a vessel used to contain the Philosophers Stone. This was the aim of alchemists, to create this mythical substance that was able to turn base metals such as lead into

Large format sheet film holder. Holder for 5x4 inch large format photographic film (not seen). A single sheet of film is stored in the holder, which is attached to the back of the camera

Seed counter spoons. These spoons are used to measure out different quantities of flower seeds. The seed packet in the foreground is for sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) flowers

THE UNHOLY NIGHT, 1929. Film still

Silent Film Still: Smoking. Conrad Nagel
SILENT FILM STILL: SMOKING. Conrad Nagel

SILENT FILM STILL: SMOKING. Alice Averill and Jack Duffy

SILENT FILM STILL: FASHION. Robert Schable in a scene from Experience, 1921

Mobile phone holder current contemporary static cell telephone stars

Bentley Continental SS Convertible

Petrol Pumps Kyoto

1927 by Lewis Baumer
A quintessentially twenties young woman with an Eton crop, a short skirt and a cigarette holder, posed nonchalantly by a stylised picture of Adam and Eve hanging on the wall

Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, Save-all
Save-All. A man frugal with his money, possibly Scottish judging by his outfit, sits by candle light with his feet in a tub of water eating an unappetising bowl of something

The Motorists companion / W H Robinson
The Motorists companion: a Swiss army knife of usefulness, including small hammer for tapping a bent crankshaft into shape, and a cigarette holder

Little boy brushing his teeth
A little boy brushes his teeth -- he can only just reach over the washbasin. (2 of 2)

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"Holder: A Journey Through Time and Style" The Supermarine aeroplane, a testament to Holder's commitment to innovation and excellence in engineering. Rolls-Royce S. 6: A symbol of luxury and elegance, just like the timeless designs crafted by Holder. Transporting us back to the roaring twenties, a flapper girl sits at a cocktail bar, embodying the spirit of freedom and rebellion that inspired Holder's creations. Petticoat Lane in the 1940s captures the essence of everyday life with its bustling streets filled with people seeking quality products - just like those offered by Holder. An iconic Harley-Davidson advert showcases strength, power, and adventure - values that resonate with Holder's dedication to crafting durable and reliable pieces. In 1934, an enchanting advert for Mappin & Webb Ermeto Movado pocket watch captivates our attention with its timeless beauty - much like what you can expect from any piece created by Holder. Silhouettes tell stories without words; here we see a barmaid serving a customer in a cozy pub setting – reminiscent of the warm hospitality found within every holder establishment. Illuminating Kings Cross is an open gas street light evoking nostalgia for simpler times when craftsmanship was valued above all else – something deeply ingrained in every product bearing the name "Holder. " Ascot 1929 brings visions of glamourous racegoers adorned in exquisite hats and accessories – perfectly complemented by elegant jewelry designed by none other than Holder himself. Eve Adamised 1927 represents artistic expression through fashion as women embrace their newfound liberation – echoing how Holder has always celebrated individuality through their unique designs. A stunning photograph from 1928 showcases a captivating Flapper/Fantasio ensemble highlighting both style evolution during this era while also reflecting on how timelessly fashionable Holder's creations remain. Reggie Walker Athletics.