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Numeral Collection (#2)

"Exploring the Rich History of Numerals: From Ancient Egypt to Modern Europe" Step back in time and discover the fascinating world of numerals

Background imageNumeral Collection: Master of the Vitae Imperatorum: The Trinity, miniature from an illuminated choirbook on vellum, c

Master of the Vitae Imperatorum: The Trinity, miniature from an illuminated choirbook on vellum, c
986269 Master of the Vitae Imperatorum: The Trinity, miniature from an illuminated choirbook on vellum, c.1440 (paint and burnished gold on vellum) by Italian School

Background imageNumeral Collection: Aeneas and the Sibyl of Caumae, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)

Aeneas and the Sibyl of Caumae, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)
1195394 Aeneas and the Sibyl of Caumae, 1874-c.1919 (w/c on vellum) by English School, (19th century); 33.5x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageNumeral Collection: Game of 'Odd and Even'(engraving)

Game of "Odd and Even"(engraving)
7193920 Game of " Odd and Even" (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Game of " Odd)

Background imageNumeral Collection: Biscuits (colour litho)

Biscuits (colour litho)
7150688 Biscuits (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Biscuits. Illustration from The Sugar Plum House that Jack Built (Ernest Nister, London)

Background imageNumeral Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Soustraction; Subtraction (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Soustraction; Subtraction (engraving)
7197616 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Soustraction; Subtraction (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soustraction; Subtraction)

Background imageNumeral Collection: British spiders: Figures illustrating the number and position of the eyes in different genera

British spiders: Figures illustrating the number and position of the eyes in different genera (colour litho)
7161810 British spiders: Figures illustrating the number and position of the eyes in different genera (colour litho) by English School

Background imageNumeral Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chiffre; Cipher; Namenszug (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chiffre; Cipher; Namenszug (engraving)
7195370 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chiffre; Cipher; Namenszug (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chiffre; Cipher; Namenszug)

Background imageNumeral Collection: Mistress and cook (colour litho)

Mistress and cook (colour litho)
7151118 Mistress and cook (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century)

Background imageNumeral Collection: Watch, England, 1824 / 29. Creator: John Harrison

Watch, England, 1824 / 29. Creator: John Harrison
Watch, England, 1824/29

Background imageNumeral Collection: Watch, Amsterdam, Late 18th to early 19th century. Creator: Jean Baptiste Daniel

Watch, Amsterdam, Late 18th to early 19th century. Creator: Jean Baptiste Daniel
Watch, Amsterdam, Late 18th to early 19th century

Background imageNumeral Collection: Watch, France, 1760. Creator: Jean Baptiste Baillon

Watch, France, 1760. Creator: Jean Baptiste Baillon
Watch, France, 1760

Background imageNumeral Collection: Urn (one of a pair), Paris, 1875 / 90. Creator: Brocot

Urn (one of a pair), Paris, 1875 / 90. Creator: Brocot
Urn (one of a pair), Paris, 1875/90

Background imageNumeral Collection: Table Clock, France, c. 1675. Creators: Andre-Charles Boulle the Elder, Nicolas Gribelin

Table Clock, France, c. 1675. Creators: Andre-Charles Boulle the Elder, Nicolas Gribelin
Table Clock, France, c. 1675

Background imageNumeral Collection: Wall Clock, France, 1735 / 40. Creators: Jean-Pierre Latz, Francis Bayley

Wall Clock, France, 1735 / 40. Creators: Jean-Pierre Latz, Francis Bayley
Wall Clock, France, 1735/40

Background imageNumeral Collection: Bracket Clock, London, 1756. Creator: Thomas Monkhouse

Bracket Clock, London, 1756. Creator: Thomas Monkhouse
Bracket Clock, London, 1756

Background imageNumeral Collection: Tall-Case Clock, Hindon, c. 1770. Creator: George Stevens Hindon

Tall-Case Clock, Hindon, c. 1770. Creator: George Stevens Hindon
Tall-Case Clock, Hindon, c. 1770

Background imageNumeral Collection: British racing driver George Bedfords Hillman, Grand Prix de Voiturettes, Le Mans

British racing driver George Bedfords Hillman, Grand Prix de Voiturettes, Le Mans
British racing driver George Bedford driving a Hillman, Grand Prix de Voiturettes, Le Mans, France, 1921

Background imageNumeral Collection: Sacred figures. 14th century (miniature)

Sacred figures. 14th century (miniature)
6437669 Sacred figures. 14th century (miniature) by Unknown Artist, (14th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris, France; (add.info.: Paranormal. Seraphin, the number 6)

Background imageNumeral Collection: Holy figures. 15th century (miniature)

Holy figures. 15th century (miniature)
6437667 Holy figures. 15th century (miniature) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris, France; (add.info.: Science. Mathematics. The figure 10)

Background imageNumeral Collection: Poster for the 1923 State Bauhaus Exhibition, 1923 (colour lithograph)

Poster for the 1923 State Bauhaus Exhibition, 1923 (colour lithograph)
1197758 Poster for the 1923 State Bauhaus Exhibition, 1923 (colour lithograph) by Schmidt, Joost (1893-1948); 68.5x48 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Background imageNumeral Collection: Shelf Clock, c. 1938. Creator: Lawrence Phillips

Shelf Clock, c. 1938. Creator: Lawrence Phillips
Shelf Clock, c. 1938

Background imageNumeral Collection: Clock (Grandfather), c. 1937. Creator: Lawrence Phillips

Clock (Grandfather), c. 1937. Creator: Lawrence Phillips
Clock (Grandfather), c. 1937

Background imageNumeral Collection: Clock, c. 1938. Creator: Lawrence Phillips

Clock, c. 1938. Creator: Lawrence Phillips
Clock, c. 1938

Background imageNumeral Collection: Tall Clock, c. 1938. Creator: Lawrence Phillips

Tall Clock, c. 1938. Creator: Lawrence Phillips
Tall Clock, c. 1938

Background imageNumeral Collection: Wall Clock, c. 1938. Creator: Lawrence Phillips

Wall Clock, c. 1938. Creator: Lawrence Phillips
Wall Clock, c. 1938

Background imageNumeral Collection: Shelf Clock, c. 1937. Creator: Louis Plogsted

Shelf Clock, c. 1937. Creator: Louis Plogsted
Shelf Clock, c. 1937

Background imageNumeral Collection: Clock, c. 1953. Creator: Lawrence Phillips

Clock, c. 1953. Creator: Lawrence Phillips
Clock, c. 1953

Background imageNumeral Collection: Tall Clock, c. 1936. Creator: Lawrence Phillips

Tall Clock, c. 1936. Creator: Lawrence Phillips
Tall Clock, c. 1936

Background imageNumeral Collection: Clock, c. 1936. Creator: Lawrence Phillips

Clock, c. 1936. Creator: Lawrence Phillips
Clock, c. 1936

Background imageNumeral Collection: Clock, 1936. Creator: Lawrence Phillips

Clock, 1936. Creator: Lawrence Phillips
Clock, 1936

Background imageNumeral Collection: Mantel Clock, England, 1875 / 80. Creator: Unknown

Mantel Clock, England, 1875 / 80. Creator: Unknown
Mantel Clock, England, 1875/80

Background imageNumeral Collection: Watch, England, Mid 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Watch, England, Mid 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Watch, England, Mid 19th century

Background imageNumeral Collection: Watch, France, Mid to late 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Watch, France, Mid to late 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Watch, France, Mid to late 18th century

Background imageNumeral Collection: Watch, London, 1692 / 93. Creator: Edward Orton

Watch, London, 1692 / 93. Creator: Edward Orton
Watch, London, 1692/93

Background imageNumeral Collection: Clock, Tall, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Virginia Richards

Clock, Tall, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Virginia Richards
Clock, Tall, 1935/1942

Background imageNumeral Collection: Clock, c. 1937. Creator: Edith Miller

Clock, c. 1937. Creator: Edith Miller
Clock, c. 1937

Background imageNumeral Collection: Clock, c. 1938. Creator: Arthur Johnson

Clock, c. 1938. Creator: Arthur Johnson
Clock, c. 1938

Background imageNumeral Collection: Clock, c. 1938. Creator: Nicholas Gorid

Clock, c. 1938. Creator: Nicholas Gorid
Clock, c. 1938

Background imageNumeral Collection: Banjo Clock, c. 1939. Creator: Frank M Keane

Banjo Clock, c. 1939. Creator: Frank M Keane
Banjo Clock, c. 1939

Background imageNumeral Collection: Altimeter, Zeppelin, L-49. Creator: G Lufft

Altimeter, Zeppelin, L-49. Creator: G Lufft
Aluminum case, black face, luminous markings, scale 0-8 km

Background imageNumeral Collection: Wrought Iron Numerals, c. 1937. Creator: Samuel Fineman

Wrought Iron Numerals, c. 1937. Creator: Samuel Fineman
Wrought Iron Numerals, c. 1937

Background imageNumeral Collection: Tall Clock, c. 1935. Creator: John Dieterich

Tall Clock, c. 1935. Creator: John Dieterich
Tall Clock, c. 1935

Background imageNumeral Collection: Shelf Clock, c. 1940. Creator: Harry Eisman

Shelf Clock, c. 1940. Creator: Harry Eisman
Shelf Clock, c. 1940

Background imageNumeral Collection: Eight Day Marine Clock, c. 1938. Creator: Edward L Loper

Eight Day Marine Clock, c. 1938. Creator: Edward L Loper
Eight Day Marine Clock, c. 1938

Background imageNumeral Collection: Clock, c. 1936. Creator: Albert Eyth

Clock, c. 1936. Creator: Albert Eyth
Clock, c. 1936

Background imageNumeral Collection: Clock, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Edward L Loper

Clock, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Edward L Loper
Clock, 1935/1942

Background imageNumeral Collection: Clock, 1936. Creator: John Dieterich

Clock, 1936. Creator: John Dieterich
Clock, 1936




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"Exploring the Rich History of Numerals: From Ancient Egypt to Modern Europe" Step back in time and discover the fascinating world of numerals. Journey through ancient civilizations like Egyptian and Assyrian, where counting systems laid the foundation for numerical representation. Marvel at Babylonian cuneiform numerals, intricate symbols etched into clay tablets that unlocked mathematical possibilities. In Prague's Old Town Square, be captivated by an astronomical clock adorning the Town Hall. This masterpiece not only tells time but also showcases zodiac signs and medieval figures, a testament to human ingenuity across centuries. Transport yourself to 1890 with an advert for Waterbury pocket watches, highlighting how numerals became essential tools in everyday life. Witness Milan's ornate clock adorned with statues, embodying Italy's artistic prowess combined with functional precision. Delve into history as you admire gold Etruscan jewelry from different eras—400-350 BC and 350-300 BC—where numbers seamlessly merge with exquisite designs. Explore Berlin during World War I through "Collection of Numbers, Designs and Letters Seen by Me, " a poignant artwork reflecting military influence on society. Grand Central Terminal Railway unveils a blend of artistry and functionality with its clock featuring sculptures of Hercules, Mercury, and Minerva—an ode to Roman mythology intertwined with precise timekeeping. Marvel at William Kerby's sun dial from 1937—a timeless creation that harnesses celestial movements to mark hours under open skies. Contrastingly, witness Lon Cronk's mantle clock from the same era—a symbol of modernity blending aesthetics and practicality within our homes. Lastly, confront societal struggles depicted in "The white slave market in New York. " This color lithograph portrays unemployed individuals selling themselves charmingly due to hunger—an unfortunate reminder that even numbers cannot always alleviate human suffering.