Honey Collection (#15)

Baltic amber with caddis fly
A Caddis fly, Trichoptera preserved in Baltic amber. The cracks in the amber are filled with crystals of iron pyrite. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Petaurus breviceps, sugar glider
Marsupial, Native name Dab-bie, possibly by Thomas Watling (1762 -c. 1814), from the Thomas Watling Drawings Collection, 1788-c. 1797, held at the Natural History Museum

Lacewing larva in amber
Lacewing larva preserved in Baltic amber. This specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

The Honey Bees Nest in an ant hill
At the Seba que River October 1870. Sketch 53 from a collection of original sketches by Thomas Baines, (1859-1871)

Honeycomb of Apis sp. honeybee
A close-up of the structure of a the honeycomb made by a colony of honeybees

Cancrinite comprises of (sodium calcium aluminum silicate carbonate) and is one of the rarer members of the feldspathoid group. Specimen from the Natural History Museum, London

Wild honey comb
Plate 42 from Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous (1858) by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928)

Banksia sp
Drawing 417 from the Watling Collection by Port Jackson Painter, 1788-1797. Illustration entitled Honey Tree of New South Wales, native name Wattang-ree

Copal

Icterus spurius, orchard oriole
Plate 42 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Varroa jacobsoni, honey bee mite

Apis mellifera, honey bee
Scanning electron microscope image of a honey bee coloured artificially by computer. The female worker caste of this species have special baskets on their legs to to take pollen back to the nest

Honeybee visiting a flower
A working honeybee visiting a flower and collecting pollen

Apis sp. honeybee visiting a flower
A honeybee collecting nectar and pollen whilst visiting a garden flower

Monarda punctata, horsemint (right) & Gleditsia tracanthos
Sketch 262 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches (unbound) by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Dioscorides, Pedanius (40-c. 70). Picking honey
" Dioscorides, Pedanius (40-c.70). Picking honey. Picture of " Tractatus de herbis", edition of 15th c. of the work " De Materia Medica" by Pedanius Dioscorides (fol 92r.)

Cynegetica: treatise on hunting and fishing by Oppianus. Greek school (11th c.). Farming works: beating olives, picking honey and killing a lamb. Romanesque art. Miniature Painting. ITALY. Venice

German Honey Cakes
SPICED HONEY CAKES WITH ARTISTIC EMBELLISHMENTS a German speciality. Date: circa 1930

Heather - with Apiculture shown in background
ME-2419 Heather - with Apiculture shown in background Calluna vulgaris Johan De Meester contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Honey - cutting comb with knife to release the honey
WAT-15704 Honey - cutting comb with knife to release the honey M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Bright yellow flowers of a Golden Penda tree - in a suburban garden. Note the fruit fly near the top
EL-1932 Bright yellow flowers of a Golden Penda tree - in a suburban garden. Found in the wild in rainforests along the eastern shores of Cape York, Australia

Honey - in jars in studio
LA-8404 Honey - in jars in studio Jean-Michel Labat contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

A bee hive beehive in the garden. Durovic Jovo Winery, Dupilo village, wine region south of Podgorica. Vukovici Durovic Jovo Winery near Dupilo. Montenegro, Balkan

Bees in Beehive, Coromandel Peninsula, North Island, New Zealand

France, Provence. Lone poppy in field of lavender

Tunisia, Northern Tunisia, Nefza, local honey

Honey jars in the fish market in Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey

Tangier Morocco honey and almond dessert in a clay dish at a restaurant

BEEHIVE. Symbol of industry. Line engraving

MOTHER GOOSE: QUEEN. The queen was in the pantry. Wood engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

ADIRONDACKS: BEE HUNTING. Smudging for bees. Bee hunting in the Adirondack Mountains. Wood engraving after a sketch by Theodore R. Davis, 1868

ADIRONDACKS: BEE HUNTING. Working down the bee tree. Bee hunting in the Adirondacks. Wood engraving after a sketch by Theodore R. Davis, 1868

INSECTS: QUEEN BEE. Queen honey bee. Wood engraving, 19th century

INSECTS: HONEY BEES. The worker, the drone and the queen. Wood engravings, 19th century

INSECTS: DRONE BEE. Drone honey bee. Wood engraving, 19th century

INSECT: HONEY BEE. The honey bee (Apis mellifera). Wood engraving, 19th century

Prevent revealing sensitive information to the enemy spies
A poster design from WW2, warning against idle talk to strangers, even if they are exceptionally attractive! circa 1940

George Arnole exhibits a super of honey raised on his farm in Chaffee County, Colorado. Date 1939 Oct

The Dolly Sisters in His Bridal Night
Sheet music for Honey Bunch from His Bridal Night featuring the Dolly Sisters, USA, 1916 1916

Northants Panorama
A panoramic scene looking from Honey Hill, near Cold Ashby, looking eastwards, Northamptonshire, England Date: early 1960s

She didn t know what to do
There was an old woman who lived in a shoe, she had so many children, she didn t know what to do -- an illustration to the nursery rhyme, showing the old woman not knowing where to start

Algeciras, Spain - Rio de la Miel ( River of the Honey ) Date: circa 1909

Seychelles Scouts being sworn in
23 Scouts are sworn in before His Excellency de Symons Montagu George Honey C.M.G. Governor & Commander-in-Chief. Government House, Seychelles. 27 October 1928

Diderot Hives
Various hives and other apicultural appliances Date: circa 1760

Bee keeping, mobile beehives on trailer in old Saxon village, Crit, Transylvania, Romania, october

Western Honey Bees using entrance to hive

Beekeeper inspecting Worker honey bees tending larva cells from the brood box part of the hive

Using a smoker over the open brood box part of the bee hive and exposed wax frames to pacify the honey bees, wood chipping and paper are used to make the smoke

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"Honey: A Sweet Symphony of Nature's Delight" In the enchanting world of Lear's "Owl and Pussycat, " where love sets sail on a pea-green boat, honey takes center stage as the ultimate symbol of sweetness. Just like the industrious honey bees buzzing around their intricate honeycomb, this golden elixir captivates our senses and nourishes our souls. As we delve into the fascinating life cycle of Apis mellifera, we discover a mesmerizing cross-section that reveals their tireless work ethic. The Bewick Honey Badger may be fierce, but it cannot resist the allure of nature's liquid gold – honey. David Wright's masterpiece captures the essence of heather honey, its rich flavor echoing through time. Remember when Edward Lear penned his whimsical tale? Well, even then, bees knew how to make an entrance. A swarm settled at Victoria Street's bomb site with grace and purpose—a reminder that amidst chaos, beauty can still thrive. In 1926, beekeeping reached new heights as hives buzzed with activity—bees tirelessly crafting their sweet treasure while teaching us about unity and collaboration. Bee anatomy becomes art in itself; intricate illustrations showcasing every delicate detail. From wings to stingers to pollen-laden legs—they are marvels worth admiring. And let us not forget Konafa—an Arabic delicacy made from shredded phyllo pastry drenched in luscious honey—a true testament to culinary perfection. But what about bananas? Ah yes. They too find solace in this nectarous delight—the perfect pairing for pancakes or a drizzle over warm toast—honey adds its magic touch to any dish it graces. So let us celebrate this natural wonder that has stood the test of time—honey—the epitome of sweetness entwined with history and culture. From ancient civilizations cherishing its healing properties to modern-day beekeepers nurturing their buzzing companions, honey remains a timeless treasure.