Investment Collection

Map of Bermuda (colour engraving)
XCF285171 Map of Bermuda (colour engraving) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Share certificate for The Yukon Goldfields
A share certificate for The Yukon Goldfields Limited, representing 35 shares. Gold deposits were first discovered along the Yukon River in Canada in 1896, and this triggered off a gold rush

Advertisement for National Savings -- your savings soon mount up -- showing a plane soaring above the countryside

WW2 poster, Wings for Victory, Lets Go, National Savings. Date: circa 1944

WW2 poster, Britains Sea Power, Destroyers in line ahead, maintain it with your savings. Date: circa 1940

Northern Trust Company Bank, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Northern Trust Company Bank, La Salle and Monroe Streets, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Date: circa 1900s

A man wears dollar sign rings in a jewellery shop in Manhattan in New York City
A man wears U.S. dollar sign rings in a jewellery shop in Manhattan in New York City November 6, 2014. A year-long investigation into allegations of collusion

Independent Order of Rechabites - Salford Unity Friendly Soc
Independent Order of Rechabites, a society of abstainers from alcohol - Salford Unity Friendly Society. Since 2004 The Rechabite Friendly Society has traded as Healthy Investment. Date: 1916

Dollar Savings Bank, Niles, Ohio, USA, marking the spot where President McKinley was born. Date: circa 1905

WW2 Poster -- Don t Waver, Help Wavell
Dont Waver, Help Wavell. En---ds War Weapons Week, 17-24 May 1940. War saving photolithographic poster, published by The National Savings Committee, London, The Scottish Savings Committee

Money tree, conceptual artwork
Money tree, conceptual computer artwork

The Parable of the Talents, c. 1884 (Oil on canvas)
7212780 The Parable of the Talents, c.1884 (Oil on canvas) by Rich, William George (1857-after 1901); The Ms Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Rich)

Stock Share Certificate - Blue Ridge Shirt Manufacturing Co, Tennessee, USA. 20th century

Stock Share Certificate - The Anaconda Company, 50 shares. 1970

West Indies, Cuba, Havana. French and Cuban flags fly from building. Credit as: Nancy & Steve Ross / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Maponya Mall, Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Illustration for Foolish Finance by Gideon Wurdz, 1905 (litho)
8634449 Illustration for Foolish Finance by Gideon Wurdz, 1905 (litho) by Goldsmith, Wallace (1873-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Foolish Finance compiled by Gideon Wurdz)

The failure of the South Sea Company
3586525 The failure of the South Sea Company; (add.info.: Dutch satirical engraving on the failure of the South Sea Company, Mississippi Company, and bubble schemes of John Law and others)

The second Royal Exchange, London, built after Gresham's Exchange had been destroyed in the Fire of London 1666
532320 The second Royal Exchange, London, built after Gresham's Exchange had been destroyed in the Fire of London 1666

Floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Engraving, 1885
536636 Floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Engraving, 1885; (add.info.: Floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Engraving, 1885); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Elizabeth I on her way to open the first Royal Exchange, London, 23 January 1571. Copperplate engraving c1680
532290 Elizabeth I on her way to open the first Royal Exchange, London, 23 January 1571. Copperplate engraving c1680.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Exterior view of the New York Stock Exchange. Wood engraving 1885
536651 Exterior view of the New York Stock Exchange. Wood engraving 1885; (add.info.: Exterior view of the New York Stock Exchange. Wood engraving 1885); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration for Foolish Finance by Gideon Wurdz, 1905 (litho)
8634450 Illustration for Foolish Finance by Gideon Wurdz, 1905 (litho) by Goldsmith, Wallace (1873-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Foolish Finance compiled by Gideon Wurdz)

Did it ever occur to you that time is money? (colour litho)
8656175 Did it ever occur to you that time is money? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Did it ever occur to you that time is money)

English dandies meeting merchants in the Royal Exchange, London, 1820. Tom pointing out to Jerry a few of the primest
FLO4662058 English dandies meeting merchants in the Royal Exchange, London, 1820. Tom pointing out to Jerry a few of the primest features of Life in London

Dutch satire on the failure of the South Sea Company
3586575 Dutch satire on the failure of the South Sea Company; (add.info.: Dutch satire on the failure of the South Sea Company. 1720.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Quincampoix, bankruptcy of Law system, 18th century (engraving)
3586526 Quincampoix, bankruptcy of Law system, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Quinquanpoix. A Dutch satire on John Law of Lauriston)

Royal Exchange London. Late 18th century (copperplate engraving)
532286 Royal Exchange London. Late 18th century (copperplate engraving); (add.info.: This was the second Royal Exchange built after Gresham's original building was destroyed in the Fire of)

The Valparaiso and Santiago Railway: the Maquis Viaduct, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The Valparaiso and Santiago Railway: the Maquis Viaduct, 1864. Engraving from a drawing by Mr. Boulet, of '...one of the highest railways in the world

Kerbstone stockbrokers in New York, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Kerbstone stockbrokers in New York, 1864. 'The prevailing mania just now in the city of New York is that of gambling in stocks...William-street is the great theatre of speculation...[with]

Bubbles for 1825 - or - Fortunes made by steam
3916887 Bubbles for 1825 - or - Fortunes made by steam; (add.info.: Bubbles for 1825 - or - Fortunes made by steam. The scene refers to the Panic of 1825, the first modern economic crisis)

'Pump Priming Deficits', 1933 (colour litho)
PNP253853 'Pump Priming Deficits', 1933 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What we need is another pump', Cartoon depicting Franklin D)

Embarcadère du chemin de Bruxelles, 1852. Creator: Honore Daumier
Embarcadere du chemin de Bruxelles, 1852. Vue prise dans un jour de liquidation difficile a la Bourse. (Embarking for Brussels - The scene [at the railway station] on a difficult liquidation day)

Une autre fois je fis encore un bon tour.. 1838. Creator: Honore Daumier
Une autre fois je fis encore un bon tour.. 1838. Robert Macaire explains how he swindles money out of gullible investors. Une autre fois je fis encore un bon tour...j'avais cree une societe au

L'assemblée d'Actionnaires, 1836. Creator: Honore Daumier
L'assemblee d'Actionnaires, 1836. - Messieurs, le journal franchement monarchique, que j'ai eu l'honneur de fonder avec vos capitaux et de diriger avec ma probite et mes lumieres

Actionnaires Californiens, 1850. Creator: Honore Daumier
Actionnaires Californiens, 1850. Californian shareholders. - J'ai verse hier cinq mille francs pour prix de mille actions de la societe des jaunets Californiens...nous avons l'exploitation de

Kahn, Otto H. Mr. and unidentified women, outdoors, 1928 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Kahn, Otto H. Mr. and unidentified women, outdoors, 1928

Kahn, Otto H. Mr. and unidentified man, with dog, standing outdoors, 1928 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Kahn, Otto H. Mr. and unidentified man, with dog, standing outdoors, 1928

Kahn, Otto H. Mr. estate, 1928 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Kahn, Otto H. Mr. estate, 1928

Un paiement de dividende, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un paiement de dividende, 19th century. Payment of dividends. (Disappointed investor complains that he'll have to take a carriage as he can't afford to tip his coachman)

Une mine d'or qui dort, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Une mine d'or qui dort, 19th century. Sleeping gold mine. Two men arguing - one claims he has found only sand

Une Panique a la Bourse, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Une Panique a la Bourse, 19th century. Panic at the stock exchange. C'est en vain qu'on offre des actions, tout le monde sort d'en prendre

Les Boursicotières. Me trouvez-vous bien... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les Boursicotieres. Me trouvez-vous bien... 19th century. Dabblers in the stock exchange. Woman in male attire: Do you think I look alright Monsieur Castorine, and will anyone recognise me

Lloyd's Merchants Room - Reading the News of the Victory of the Alma, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Lloyd's Merchants Room - Reading the News of the Victory of the Alma, 1854. Crimean War news. Lloyd's Rooms, in the Royal Exchange [in London], are...the resort of merchants, shipowners

Canada, Quebec, Montreal, Bank of Montreal

In the Stock Exchange, 1891 (oil on canvas)
7755354 In the Stock Exchange, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Brutt, Ferdinand (1849-1936); 74 x 99.5 cm; Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (add.info.: By Ferdinand Brutt)

Cartoon representing Octave Homberg (1876-1941) French diplomat and financier - Drawing by Adrien Barrere (1877-1931)
JAB4119036 Cartoon representing Octave Homberg (1876-1941) French diplomat and financier - Drawing by Adrien Barrere (1877-1931) from Fantasio, 1930 Private collection by Barrere

Buy a bond of the 2nd Liberty Loan and help win the War, c.1917 (litho)
1068763 Buy a bond of the 2nd Liberty Loan and help win the War, c.1917 (litho) by American School; xx cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

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"Unlocking the Path to Prosperity: Exploring the Art of Investment" A captivating journey begins as we navigate through a vintage map of Bermuda, unveiling hidden treasures and lucrative opportunities for investment. Holding in our hands a share certificate for The Yukon Goldfields, we witness the allure of striking it rich amidst untamed wilderness and golden dreams. An advertisement for National Savings reminds us that every penny saved is an investment towards a secure future, fostering financial stability and peace of mind. In Manhattan's bustling jewelry shop, a man proudly adorns dollar sign rings, symbolizing his belief in the power of wise investments to elevate one's status and wealth. Through "The Parable of the Talents, " painted on canvas in 1884, we learn that investing our talents wisely can yield remarkable returns beyond mere monetary gains. The Independent Order of Rechabites - Salford Unity Friendly Soc exemplifies how collective investments foster solidarity and support among communities striving for mutual prosperity. Dollar Savings Bank in Niles, Ohio stands as a testament to local institutions empowering individuals to save diligently and invest wisely within their own neighborhoods. Amidst World War II chaos, an inspiring poster urges citizens not to waver but instead invest their efforts into supporting General Wavell's noble cause – reminding us that even non-financial they can shape history. Stock Share Certificates from Blue Ridge Shirt Manufacturing Co and The Anaconda Company reflect America's industrial prowess where investors fueled innovation while reaping rewards from corporate success stories. Standing tall outside New York Stock Exchange building on Wall Street, the iconic Wall Street sign embodies ambition as countless investors strive daily to make shrewd decisions yielding substantial profits or losses alike. Above the entrance door adorned with an American flag at NYSE on Wall Street lies a reminder that investment is not just about personal gain, but also a testament to the nation's economic resilience and growth.