Numerals Collection

Palace of the Normans. Byzantine mosaics at the Palatine Cha
Italy. Sicily. Palerm. Palace of the Normans. Byzantine mosaics at the Palatine Chapel. Christ with Saint Peter and Paul above the throne stage. 12 th century

Block Letters (litho)
6002062 Block Letters (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Block Letters. Illustration for Lettering for Schools and Colleges for the Office)

Liverpool dock basin, England
Two men relaxing by the dock basin, Liverpool, England. circa 2013

Babylonian cuneiform numerals. Key to the clay-pressed Cuneiform numerals used in the later Babylonian period (2000BC to 75AD)

White Star Line flag and clock
A White Star Line flag mounted on a brass stand, alongside a ships clock with key attached by string

Clock and Hercules, Mercury and Minerva sculptures, Grand Central Terminal Railway
USA, New York City, Manhattan, Clock and Hercules, Mercury and Minerva sculptures, Grand Central Terminal Railway Station

Floral Clock, Bridlington, North Yorkshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Ocean liner watch, Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Queen Mary
OCEAN LINER WATCH: Extremely rare Rolex 14 carat gold self-winding waterproof bubble back wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and Queen Mary dial

Willy-Brandt-Platz
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Minute repeating full calendar keyless lever watch with moon phases in hunter case, c. 1900 (18k gold case)
5906700 Minute repeating full calendar keyless lever watch with moon phases in hunter case, c.1900 (18k gold case) by Pouldjian

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

Right Angle Alphabet (litho)
6002085 Right Angle Alphabet (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Right Angle Alphabet)

Stencil Letters, letters cut away (litho)
6002077 Stencil Letters, letters cut away (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stencil Letters, letters cut away)

Abbreviations and Monograms (litho)
6002066 Abbreviations and Monograms (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abbreviations and Monograms)

Black letter text (litho)
6002064 Black letter text (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Black letter text. Illustration for Lettering for Schools and Colleges for the Office)

Old English Capitals (litho)
6002055 Old English Capitals (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old English Capitals)

Writing, sloping (litho)
6002052 Writing, sloping (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Writing, sloping. Illustration for Lettering for Schools and Colleges for the Office)

Poster advertising Pan American World Airways - Round the World, Round the Clock Date: 1955

Alphabets based upon Anglo-Saxon (litho)
6002073 Alphabets based upon Anglo-Saxon (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alphabets based upon Anglo-Saxon)

Roman (litho)
6002065 Roman (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman. Illustration for Lettering for Schools and Colleges for the Office and Workship by Frank Steeley)

Old English (litho)
6002058 Old English (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old English. Illustration for Lettering for Schools and Colleges for the Office)

Aureus (obverse) of Diocletian (AD 284-AD 305) cuirassed, wearing a laurel wreath. (gold)
BAL46880 Aureus (obverse) of Diocletian (AD 284-AD 305) cuirassed, wearing a laurel wreath. (gold) by Roman, (4th century AD); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inscription)

Symbolic characters, numerals and figures of the Aztecs, Mexico. Number hieroglyphs, and symbols for day A, night B, midnight C, year D, century E, sky F, air G, earth H, water I, and flood L

Examples and Numerals (engraving)
2802358 Examples and Numerals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Examples and Numerals)

Panel showing Roman numerals (possibly inscribed with a race knife)
701107 Panel showing Roman numerals (possibly inscribed with a race knife), unknown symbols and outlines of a chisel, frame or bow saw, axes and an auger (oak) (verso of 701106) by Tijzer, E

Raphigraphy, new method of writing and reading for the blind, 1837 (b / w photo)
CHT253084 Raphigraphy, new method of writing and reading for the blind, 1837 (b/w photo) by German School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de l Institut d Ophtalmologie, Paris

Old Roman (litho)
6002063 Old Roman (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Roman. Illustration for Lettering for Schools and Colleges for the Office)

Comic set of numerals (colour litho)
6032814 Comic set of numerals (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic set of numerals)

German Text (litho)
6002061 German Text (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German Text. Illustration for Lettering for Schools and Colleges for the Office)

Charles II Thirty Hour Longcase Clock, c. 1680 (mixed media)
870170 Charles II Thirty Hour Longcase Clock, c.1680 (mixed media) by Tompion, Thomas (1639-1713); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Line or "Skeleton"letters, upright (litho)
6002053 Line or " Skeleton" letters, upright (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Line or " Skeleton" letters, upright)

Type Alphabets (litho)
6002082 Type Alphabets (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Type Alphabets. Illustration for Lettering for Schools and Colleges for the Office)

Pen and Ink Alphabets (litho)
6002072 Pen and Ink Alphabets (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pen and Ink Alphabets)

Gothic Capitals (litho)
6002071 Gothic Capitals (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gothic Capitals. Illustration for Lettering for Schools and Colleges for the Office)

Square Dial of a Charles II Thirty Hour Longcase Clock, c. 1680 (mixed media)
870171 Square Dial of a Charles II Thirty Hour Longcase Clock, c.1680 (mixed media) by Tompion, Thomas (1639-1713); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Ivory Desk Clock Date: 1950

Wooden Frame Clock Date: 1950

Ivory Round Clock Date: 1950

NEWTONS SUNDIAL showing signs of the Zodiac, the seasons and the months of the years. Date: late 17th century

Italy, Campania, Naples, Belltower on building in courtyard of Palazzo Del Conservatorio Dello Spirito Santo

EyeUbiquitous_20104881
USA, Nevada, Las Vegas, The Strip, tourists in gondoal outside the entrance to the Venetian hotela dn casino

EyeUbiquitous_20104880
USA, Nevada, Las Vegas, The Strip, clock detail above the entrance to the Venetian hotel and casino

6BJ0086. tif
Seagull perched on the gunwale of old wooden clinker-built fishing boat, with its number prominent, on the beach at dusk

Numerals, 1862. From The Book of Ornamental Alphabets - Ancient & Mediae val, by F. G. Delamotte. [E. & F. Spon, London, 1862]

16th Century. Large, Small and Numerals. French. MS. 1862. From The Book of Ornamental Alphabets - Ancient & Mediae val, by F. G. Delamotte. [E. & F. Spon, London, 1862]

Letter stamps DP130749
Whitechapel Bell Foundry, 32-34 Whitechapel Road, Tower Hamlets, London. Interior detail of stamps for shaping words into moulds

Letter stamps DP130747
Whitechapel Bell Foundry, 32-34 Whitechapel Road, Tower Hamlets, London. Interior, stamps for shaping words into moulds

Advert for Waterbury pocket watches 1890
Waterbury pocket watches for men, with nickel siver cases. 1890

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"From Ancient Babylon to Modern Milan: A Journey through Numerals" Step into the Palace of the Normans and marvel at the intricate Byzantine mosaics adorning the Palatine Chapel, where numerals come alive in vibrant colors. Hop aboard The Ghan as it travels from Alice Springs, Australia in 1978, immersing yourself in a land where numerals bridge vast distances and connect diverse cultures. In Liverpool dock basin, England, witness the White Star Line flag and clock standing tall as symbols of maritime history, reminding us how numerals guided ships safely home. Delve into ancient civilizations with Babylonian cuneiform numerals etched onto clay tablets, revealing their innovative numerical system that paved the way for modern mathematics. Pause by Bridlington's Floral Clock in North Yorkshire and let time bloom before your eyes. Its floral arrangement cleverly concealing hidden numerals amidst nature's beauty. Admire an Ocean liner watch - a Rolex Oyster Perpetual on Queen Mary - its precision exemplifying how numerals synchronize our lives with unwavering accuracy. Travel back to 1890 with an advert for Waterbury pocket watches; these timeless treasures showcasing elegant designs intertwined with meticulously crafted Roman numerals. In Italy's enchanting city of Milan stands a majestic clock adorned with two statues. This masterpiece by Spanish architect Benito Bails showcases his passion for blending artistry and precise numerical representation seamlessly. Explore "Elementos de Matematica, " an architectural wonder created by Benito Bails himself. These stunning structures embody his deep appreciation for numbers' role in shaping our world – both aesthetically and functionally. As we journey through time and space, let these captivating glimpses remind us that beyond mere symbols lies a universal language connecting humanity across centuries – Numerals.