Jabez Collection

Advert for The Rolex Oyster waterproof wrist watch 1930
Jabez Wolffe timing Miss Micky West for forth-coming attempt on Channel records. The most accurate wrist watch in the World made waterproof. Date: 1930

E W Royce as Jabez Pasha in Don Juan Date: 1890s

The Alledged Liberator Companies Frauds - the Trial of Jabez Balfour. Date: 1895

A Golf Story (litho)
1048031 A Golf Story (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Golf Story. Illustration for The Graphic)

Dr. Jabez Bunting, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Dr. Jabez Bunting, 1843-47

Gertrude Ederle receiving advice from her trainer Jabez Wolff, 1926, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Gertrude Ederle receiving advice from her trainer Jabez Wolff, 1926, (1935). Miss Gertrude Ederle [1905-2003], the young American swimmer

Rolex Oyster Wrist Watch advertisement
Advertisement for the Rolex Oyster Wrist Watch, the most accurate wrist watch in the world made waterproof. To prove it, Jabez Wolffe

Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-1881), British Conservative statesman, 1878. Disraeli was twice Prime Minister of Britain, first in 1868 and then again between 1874 and 1880

Jabez Spencer Balfour, Vanity Fair, Spy
JABEZ SPENCER BALFOUR (1843-1916) Businessman, British Liberal Party politician and fraudster. Member of Parliament for Tamworth but held an interest in local politics in his home town of Croydon

Drawings Prints, Daniel Maclise, Drawing, Room, Portrait, Gallery, Eminent, Personages
Drawings and Prints, Daniel Maclise, The Drawing Room Portrait Gallery of Eminent Personages, Sitter, Engraver, Artist, After photograph by, Daniel Maclise, Daniel John Pound

DAGUERREOTYPE: MAN, c1844. Portrait of a man, possibly a self-portrait. Daguerreotype by John Jabez Edwin Mayall, c1844

SCHUYLER HAMILTON HOUSE. Also known as the Dr. Jabez Campbell House. Morristown, New Jersey. Photograph, 1936

The Crystal Palace at Hyde Park, London; John Jabez Edwin Mayall, British, 1810 - 1901; London, England, Europe; 1851; Daguerreotype; Image: 30.5 x 24.6 cm (12 x 9 11/16 in.)

Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-81) British Conservative statesman. Photograph by Jabez Hughes, 22 July, 1878 by command of Queen Victoria

Jabez Bunting - 2
JABEZ BUNTING Churchman, Wesleyan Methodist. Date: 1779 - 1858

Jabez Bunting - 1
JABEZ BUNTING Churchman, Wesleyan Methodist. with his autograph Date: 1779 - 1858

J. L. M. CURRY (1825-1903). Jabez Lamar Monroe Curry. American politician and educator. Wood engraving, 1885
J.L.M. CURRY (1825-1903). Jabez Lamar Monroe Curry. American politician and educator. Wood engraving, 1885. Honorable J.L.M. Curry, Minister to Spain. Photographed by Cook, Richmond

Board of Guardians election leaflet, South Wales
A Board of Guardians election leaflet, urging the electorate to vote only for Jones and Morgan. Jabez Jones (the father of W E Jones) is pictured on the right

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"Jabez: A Name that Echoes Through Time" In the world of horology, the name Jabez holds a special place. Dating back to 1930, an iconic advertisement for the Rolex Oyster waterproof wristwatch featured this remarkable timepiece as a symbol of durability and precision. But Jabez's influence extends beyond watchmaking. E. W. Royce immortalized himself as Jabez Pasha in his captivating performance in Don Juan, leaving audiences spellbound with his talent and charisma. However, not all associations with the name are positive. The alleged Liberator Companies Frauds tarnished the reputation of individuals connected to Jabez, reminding us that even great names can be entangled in controversy. Sports enthusiasts may recall a golf story lithograph where Jabez took center stage, showcasing both skill and sportsmanship on the green. Meanwhile, Gertrude Ederle sought guidance from her trainer Jabez Wolff during her historic swim across the English Channel in 1926 - a testament to their partnership and determination. Even political figures have been linked to this enigmatic name. Benjamin Disraeli, known as Cornelius Jabez Hughes' subject for portraiture in 1878, exemplified British conservatism at its finest. Yet again, Vanity Fair introduced us to another prominent figure named Jabez Spencer Balfour - a reminder that power can sometimes lead down treacherous paths if wielded irresponsibly. Returning full circle to Dr. Jabez Bunting's portrait by David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson from 1843-47; it serves as an enduring tribute to an influential individual whose impact reverberated through history. From watches to theater performances, fraud scandals to sporting achievements – each mention of "Jabez" offers glimpses into different realms of human endeavor throughout various eras, and is a name that has left its mark on artistry, politics, sportswomen, and even the world of horology.