Holmes Collection (#11)

Exeter Salt, 1953. Artist: Johann Hass
Exeter Salt, 1953. The piece (1630) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Hilt and scabbard of the Jewelled State Sword, 1953. The piece was commissioned in 1820 for the coronation of George IV and is now part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London

Table Fountain, 1953. Artist: Peter Oehr I
Table Fountain, 1953. The piece (c1661) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Ampulla and Spoon, 1953. The pieces (second half 12th century) are part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA

St. Edwards Crown with which the Sovereign is crowned, 1953. St Edwards Crown, the official coronation crown of British monarchs and part of the Crown Jewels

Ewer and basin, c. 1735, 1953
Ewer and basin, c.1735, 1953. The pieces (1735) are part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. They were used in 1738 for the baptism of the future King George III

Arms Dish, 1660, 1953. Artist: Henry Greenway
Arms Dish, 1660, 1953. The piece (1660) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Robes of the Order of the Garter, 1953. The piece is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Dish warmer and cover, c. 1820, 1953
Dish warmer and cover, c.1820, 1953. The piece (c1820) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA

The Sovereigns Orb and Queen Mary IIs Orb, 1953. The Sovereigns Orb was commissioned for the coronation of Charles II (1661)

The head of the Sceptre with the Cross, 1953. Artist: Robert Viner
The head of the Sceptre with the Cross, 1953. The piece was commissioned in 1661 for the coronation of Charles II and is now part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London

The Prince and Princess of Wales with the infant Prince Albert Victor, 1864 (1910). Artist: Vernon Heath
The Prince and Princess of Wales with the infant Prince Albert Victor, 1864 (1910). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume I edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd

The future King George V and Queen Mary shortly after their marriage, 1893 (1911). Artist: WS Stuart
The future King George V and Queen Mary shortly after their marriage, 1893 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd

Lower Broadway, New York City, USA, 20th century. Artist: J Dearden Holmes
Lower Broadway, New York City, USA, 20th century. Sunbeam Tours stereoscopic card detail. (Colorised black and white print)

Mr. Riley. Umjan. Mr. Dawson, 1902. Artist: TW Holmes
Mr. Riley. Umjan. Mr. Dawson, 1902. The Shangani Patrol (or Wilsons Patrol), comprising 34 soldiers in the service of the British South Africa Company

Silver-gilt tankards, c. 1661, 1953
Silver-gilt tankards, c.1661, 1953. The pieces (c1661) are part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA

Watendlalh Tarn, near Kewsick, 1919 (1931). Artist: Charles John Holmes
Watendlalh Tarn, near Kewsick, 1919 (1931). Painting held at the Harris Museum & Art Gallery, Preston. From The Studio Volume 102, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1931]

Lock Gates, Blackburn, 1928 (1931). Artist: Charles John Holmes
Lock Gates, Blackburn, 1928 (1931). From The Studio Volume 102, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1931]

The Prince of Wales as a patron of the arts, 1896 (1911). Artist: W&D Downey
The Prince of Wales as a patron of the arts, 1896 (1911). The future King Edward VII in the robes of the Chancellor of the University of Wales

King Edward VII with Queen Alexandra, c1908 (1911). Artist: Lafayette
King Edward VII with Queen Alexandra, c1908 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1911]

The Private Chapel of Buckingham Palace, c1910 (1911). Artist: HN King
The Private Chapel of Buckingham Palace, where The Royal Family held services after King Edward VIIs death, c1910 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes

King Edward VII in his study at Marlborough House, London, c1904 (1911). Artist: Russell & Sons
King Edward VII in his study at Marlborough House, London, c1904 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1911]

The Royal house party at The Grove, Watford, Lord Clarendons residence, in July, 1909 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II Edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O

King Edward VII in private life, c1903 (1911). Artist: WS Stuart
King Edward VII in private life, c1903 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1911]

King Edward VII in a Tyrolean hat, 1903 (1911). The King photographed in Vienna in September, 1903. From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O

The future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in Denmark, 1900 (1911). The Prince and Princess of Wales with Alexandras sister the Dowager Empress of Russia

The future King Edward VIIand officers of the Queens Own Oxfordshire Hussars, 1897 (1911). Artist: Hills and Saunders
The future King Edward VIIand officers of the Queens Own Oxfordshire Hussars, 1897 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O

King George V and Queen Mary on their wedding day, 1893 (1911). Artist: Lafayette
King George V and Queen Mary on their wedding day, 1893 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1911]

The passing of the first German Emperor: the deathbed of William I, 1888 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd

Portrait study of the future Queen Mary, 1885 (1911). Artist: Francis Byrne & Co
Portrait study of the future Queen Mary, 1885 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II Edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1911]

Queen Alexandra in the year of Her Silver Wedding, 1888 (1911). Artist: W&D Downey
Queen Alexandra in the year of Her Silver Wedding, 1888 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II Edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1911]

A private portrait of King Edward VII, c1890 (1911). Artist: W&D Downey
A private portrait of King Edward VII, c1890 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1911]

The Prince of Wales in Highland costume, c1886 (1910). Artist: W&D Downey
The Prince of Wales in Highland costume, c1886 (1910). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume I edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1910]

Queen Alexandra and her second son, the future King George V, c1877 (1910). Artists: Sir Richard Holmes, W&D Downey
Queen Alexandra and her second son, the future King George V, c1877 (1910). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume I edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd

The Prince of Wales as a bencher of the Middle Temple, 1884 (1910). Artist: W&D Downey
The Prince of Wales as a bencher of the Middle Temple, 1884 (1910). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume I edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1910]

The Prince of Wales as Colonel of the 10th Hussars, c1865 (1910). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume I Edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1910]

The Royal Wedding, St Georges Chapel, Windsor, March 10, 1863 (1910). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume I Edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1910]

The royal party leaving the encampment at Giza, Egypt, c1861 (1910)
En route for the Great Pyramids: the royal party leaving the encampment at Giza, Egypt, c1861 (1910). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume I edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O

The future Queen Alexandra at the time of her marriage, c1863 (1910). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume I edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1910]

The Prince of Wales at the time of his marriage, c1863 (1910). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume I edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1910]

The Prince of Wales and his tutors at Oxford University, c1860 (1910). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume I edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1910]

King Edward VII in the first year of his reign, 1901 (1910). Artist: Sir Robert Ponsonby Staples
King Edward VII in the first year of his reign, 1901 (1910). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume I edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1910]

King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, c1902 (1911). Artist: WS Stuart
King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, c1902. From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1911]

A souvenir of the Silver Wedding of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, 1888 (1911). Artist: Lafayette
A souvenir of the Silver Wedding of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, 1888 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd

The future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in their marriage year, 1863 (1910). Artist: Vernon Heath
The future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in their marriage year, 1863 (1910). The Prince and Princess of Wales with the Alexandras sister, Princess Dagmar of Denmark, at Frogmore House

New York City from the river, USA, 20th century. Artist: J Dearden Holmes
New York City from the river, USA, 20th century. Sunbeam Tours stereoscopic card detail

5th Avenue, New York City, USA, 20th century. Artist: J Dearden Holmes
5th Avenue, New York City, USA, 20th century. Sunbeam Tours stereoscopic card detail

Madison Square, New York City, USA, 20th century. Artist: J Dearden Holmes
Madison Square, New York City, USA, 20th century. The tall skyscraper on the right is the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (Met Life) Tower

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