Lucky Collection (#7)

The Greek Vowels, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Scarab, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Serpent, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Cross, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Crescent and Hand, 1923. Islamic symbol of protection. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Caduceus, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Ankh, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Abraxas, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The Abracadabra, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Pisces, The Fishes, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Capricornus, The Goat, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Aquarius, The Water-Bearer, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Sagittarius, The Archer, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Scorpio, The Scorpion, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Libra, The Balance, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

The marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Kent, November 1934, (c1935)
The marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Kent, 29th November 1934, (c1935). Prince George, Duke of Kent was the fourth son of King George V and Queen Mary

La Hausse (In Luck), End of 19th cen Artist: Linder, Philippe Jacques (1835-1914)
La Hausse (In Luck), End of 19th cen.. From a private collection

Lucky Dip / The Bran Tub
Three girls in beautiful white lace dresses and hats try their luck in the bran tub. They peek over the edge to try and win a good prize... Date: 1894

Royal corgis - Rozavel Lucky Strike
Welsh (Pembrokeshire) Corgi Rozavel Lucky Strike, international champion bred by Thelma Gray. Forefather and sire of a number of corgis owned by Queen Elizabeth II. Date: 1945

Leaves of the wood sorrel -Oxalis acetosella- with dew drops

Four-leaf clover (Trifolium sp.). Clover plants are used in agriculture as hay or pasture plants. They are also used as soil enrichers

Snowball in Face
One lucky young man gets a snowball in the face

Lucky Bamboo

Seven Spot Ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) on flower, against green background. Bavaria, Germany

A Sand Dollar Lies On The Beach; Cannon Beach, Oregon, United States Of America

Sugarloaf Mountain, Glengarriff, Co Cork, Ireland; House With A Rainbow And Mountain In The Distance

Envelope with red seal on a greetings postcard
Envelope with red seal and a four-leaf clover on a greetings postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Lucky Di Ridden By J.Weaver 09 July 1996 Date: 09 July 1996

Birthday card, Lots of Luck, with three black cats and a top hat Date: 20th century

Birthday card, Good Luck, with black cat, aeroplane and horseshoe Date: 20th century

Fall / Crufts Winner / 30-31
LUCKY STAR OF WARE CRUFTS BEST IN SHOW 1930 & 31 Owned by H. S. Lloyd Bred by M. Ottley Blue roan, born 15.09.28 Sired by Joyful Joe

Picture No. 11980849
88 butterfly / Widespread 88, Cueva de los Guacharos National Park / Cave of the Oilbirds, Colombia 88 butterfly / Widespread 88, Cueva de los Gucharos National Park / Cave of the Oilbirds

Advert for James Aitchison brooches 1883
James Aitchison, manufacturer of National Scottish Jewellery. From birds shot in the Highlands of Scotland, mounted as brooches in gold and silver, and set with Scotch Cairngorms stones. 1883

Wedding couple, 1940s
A newly married couple pose for the camera outside a church. Date: c.1945

Wedding couple, 1945
A just married bride and groom standing outside a church. Back of photograph includes a message thanking a Mrs Williams for all her help at the wedding on 9th June 1945 from Ivy and Cyril

Pierrot has good luck and bad
Heurs et Malheurs de Calino-Pierrot (Gluck und Ungluck des guten Michels) -- a Pierrot character experiencing good and bad luck in various situations. (2 of 2) 19th century

How Happy Could I be with Either
How happy could I be with either - Were t other dear charmer away - But while you thus teaze me together - To neither a word will I say (The Beggars Opera - John Gay, 1728). Date: 1906

Louis Wain, Daddy Cat - suppertime. circa 1910s

Darby & Joan Club
The Darby & Joan Club, Scratchley House, Thornton Heath, Surrey, where lucky members can enjoy old time sequence dancing, whist, bingo, snooker or darts... Date: 1970s

Cartoon, Pilot falling from plane, WW1
Cartoon, a German pilot falls from his plane towards an airfield below. He doesn t appear to have a parachute, but he feels fortunate to have his little dog mascot with him. Date: 1917

Lucky Cuss Restaurant, Tombstone
Painted wooden facia of the Lucky Cuss restaurant in the mining town of Tombstone, Arizona

For Good Luck by William Heath Robinson
Training black cats to enter the front door at the stroke of twelve on New Years Eve. A contraption to encourage a New Year tradition imagined by the cartoonist William Heath Robinson. Date: 1919

Good luck charms from J. C. Vickery, WW1
Advertisement displaying three types of lucky charm or good luck mascots available from J. C. Vickery of Regent Street, London, jewellers to Their Majesties

J. C. Vickery advertisement with Fums Up lucky mascot, WW1
Advertisement for J C. Vickery, Their Majesties Jeweller, featuring an active service watch with luminous hands and figures and FUMSUP" for luck, a popular lucky charm or talisman for soldiers

Lucky WWI bulldog mascot designed by John Hassall
A luck-bringer for soldiers at the front designed by the famous poster artist, John Hassall, and showing a British bulldog overturning the German eagle

CHARLES LUCKY LUCIANO (1897-1962). American (Italian-born) gangster. Being escorted into court. Photograph, 1936

Storks Nest - On a Chimney in Heidelberg, Germany
Storks Nest - On a Chimney in Heidelberg in the State of Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. Date: circa 1910s

The Bogey-Beast
The cheerful old lady considers herself lucky to encounter the BOGEY- BEAST, a mischievous but not particularly dangerous folklore creature

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"Lucky: From Gangsters to Good Fortune, a Captivating Journey" Step into the world of luck and discover its diverse manifestations throughout history. Meet Charles "Lucky" Luciano, an infamous American gangster whose photograph captured by the New York City Police Department in 1936 still intrigues us today. His story is one of power, crime, and a life filled with risks. But luck has many faces. Richard Arthur, also known as Dicky Nine Lives, defied death time and again during his adventures. Edwyn Vincent's captivating image from 1858 reminds us that fortune can be found in unexpected places. Even advertisements have embraced the concept of luck. Frys Chocolate entices us with their sweet treats promising moments of blissful serendipity. Meanwhile, a postman from the 1930s carries hopes and dreams within his mailbag as he delivers messages that could change lives forever. Animals too are not immune to this universal fascination with good fortune. Bathing a dog becomes an act of love intertwined with superstition—a belief that washing away negative energy brings blessings upon our loyal companions. In the Poodle Parlour of the 1930s, pampered pooches receive special attention while their owners hope for prosperity through these four-legged charms. Travel across continents to Beijing's Ditan Park during Lunar New Year celebrations where Lucky Red Lanterns illuminate streets and homes alike—symbols believed to bring wealth and happiness for those who encounter them. War often tests our faith in luck; however, even amidst chaos on WW1's Somme Battlefield soldiers carried maps revealing both strategic plans and perhaps secret talismans hidden within folds—their own personal run of luck against adversity. Venturing further south to Peru reveals clay bulls adorning rooftops—a traditional sight believed to attract good fortune upon households fortunate enough to display them proudly under clear skies or stormy weather alike.