Pieces Collection (#3)

Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Punish the PIrates
Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - The great seal of the United States Navy lies in ruins after a successful attack by Vietnamese forces - Punish the PIrates'. Date: circa mid-1970s

White Star Line - assorted metal souvenirs
White Star Line - metal souvenirs from RMS Homeric, Majestic, Doric and Britannic. Ashtray with five ridges for cigarettes. Ashtray with four ridges for cigarettes

White Star Line - demitasse cup and broken mug
White Star Line - Bradford pattern Second-Class demitasse cup, and broken Third-Class mug. Date: 20th century

Cunard Line, Queen Mary - three items
Cunard White Star Line, Queen Mary - three items. Take to Pieces model, Chad Valley, all twelve decks removable, revealing every item of the ship's wonderful interior. Dinky Toys No. 52A (boxed)

White Star Line, RMS Olympic and Majestic - jigsaw puzzles. Six complete, one with two pieces missing, boxed, plus a framed jigsaw puzzle. Date: 20th century

RMS Titanic - cigar case recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett
RMS Titanic - from inventory of items recovered from bodies by cable ship Mackay-Bennett - a silver cigar case of rectangular outline with rounded corners

Paper and Parchment Binding Fragments
Fragments of paper and parchment salvaged from the binding of a book. Two pieces of parchment are from the same document, possibly a letter or deed

Charter (Fragments)
Charter recording a mortgage for a house, cut into two pieces for use as book binding material. On parchment. Text in dark brown-black ink in a gothic cursive hand

Inventory
Sheet of paper, possibly the endpaper from a book, with a handwritten list or inventory in French dated 16 February 1605. With pieces of the binding thread attached in the gutter

Curtis Moffat Ltd Advertisement
Advertisement for Curtis Moffat Ltd, a modern decoration company promoting Modern furniture, lighting fixtures, fabrics, handwoven rugs, glass, original wedding and Christmas presents

A collection of English, Dutch and oriental silver miniatures. Date: 1954

SCHUBERT/DEATH/MAIDEN
Der Tod und das Madchen (Death and the Maiden)

ORPHEUS AND BACCHANTES
After the death of Eurydice, he goes off women, and they off him : when he meets a group of Maenads celebrating Dionysos, they tear him to pieces like wild animals

Scene of Schubert's Serenade
Schubert's Serenade - Horch, horch, die Lerch.. (Hark, hark, the lark) Date: 1917

Chess set, c. 1795 (ivory & walnut)
2648449 Chess set, c.1795 (ivory & walnut) by Indian School, (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Chess set, c. 1795 (ivory & walnut)
2648448 Chess set, c.1795 (ivory & walnut) by Indian School, (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Chess set, c. 1795 (ivory & walnut)
2648446 Chess set, c.1795 (ivory & walnut) by Indian School, (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Casque of King James II with cheek pieces and perforated steel visor representing the Royal Arms
619329 Casque of King James II with cheek pieces and perforated steel visor representing the Royal Arms, with scroll work of thistles below, from The British Army: Its Origins

Broken Pieces
Sandra Ulfig ARPS

Chess board, 15th century (ivory)
AMO152477 Chess board, 15th century (ivory) by Italian School, (15th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; © Ashmolean Museum

Playing Chess!
Ellen van Deelen

Indian Powder-Horn and Three Pieces of Matchlock Furniture (chromolitho)
5221808 Indian Powder-Horn and Three Pieces of Matchlock Furniture (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Descente du premier ballon a hydrogene a Gonesse, ou il est mis en pieces par les paysans (engraving)
5228230 Descente du premier ballon a hydrogene a Gonesse, ou il est mis en pieces par les paysans (engraving) by French School

Galere pontificale a voiles et a rames, pourvue de grosses pieces, dessinee par Breugel le Vieux et gravee par F Huys
6022325 Galere pontificale a voiles et a rames, pourvue de grosses pieces, dessinee par Breugel le Vieux et gravee par F Huys, XVIes (engraving) by French School

Bursting of a Gun on Board HMS Collingwood (engraving)
1623337 Bursting of a Gun on Board HMS Collingwood (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bursting of a Gun on Board HMS Collingwood)

Game pieces (glass & stone)
614972 Game pieces (glass & stone) by Roman; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Pedine da gioco); Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; out of copyright

Centre Ornament for the Mess-Table of the 17th Lancers (engraving)
1103797 Centre Ornament for the Mess-Table of the 17th Lancers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centre Ornament for the Mess-Table of the 17th Lancers)

Scenes from the Life of Christ, illustration from the Lewis Psalter, c
739809 Scenes from the Life of Christ, illustration from the Lewis Psalter, c.1225-50 (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: ff)

Page from The New Picture Book (colour litho)
2811938 Page from The New Picture Book (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The New Picture Book being Pictorial Lessons on Form)

The strangest game of chess (colour litho)
2809210 The strangest game of chess (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The strangest game of chess)

Shakespeare / Edward VI, Shovelboard Piece, c. 1550 (metal)
2959888 Shakespeare / Edward VI, Shovelboard Piece, c.1550 (metal) by English School, (16th century); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Coo - you ought to have seen ours
The Caption reads Coo! You ought to have seen ours. The bombs look like what were called Butterfly bombs. These were anti-personnel weapons dropped for people to pick up

A series of photographs showing the demolition of the Great Wheel at Earls Court, also known as the Gigantic Wheel. After twelve years the Earls Court wheel was been broken up

Treasure trove from the Dark Ages: pieces of Byzantine ornamental plate among the many magnificent objects that have been unearthed at Sutton Hoo, Suffolk

Regency designs for wooden chin pieces for falling animals
Regency designs for wooden chin pieces to protect animals when they fall, and to keep away boring Christians. The Puzzle for the Dog, The Puzzle for the Horse, The Puzzle for Turk, Frenchman, or

A Leaf of Mr Shapiras Supposed Manuscript of Deuteronomy, at the British Museum (engraving)
1107148 A Leaf of Mr Shapiras Supposed Manuscript of Deuteronomy, at the British Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cats with a Chess Board (oil on canvas)
BAG46221 Cats with a Chess Board (oil on canvas) by Talboys, Agnes Augusta (1863-1941); 30.4x46.9 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Given by the artist

Lat 9187 fol. 11v The debtor, from Coutumes de Toulouse, 1296 (vellum)
EDI42145 Lat 9187 fol.11v The debtor, from Coutumes de Toulouse, 1296 (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Fancy ice cream dessert pieces (photo)
6018382 Fancy ice cream dessert pieces (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fancy ice cream dessert pieces)

Centre pieces (photo)
6018374 Centre pieces (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centre pieces. Illustration for Praktische Konditorei-Kunst by J M Erich Weber)

Fancy pieces (photo)
6018372 Fancy pieces (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fancy pieces. Illustration for Praktische Konditorei-Kunst by J M Erich Weber)

Showcard, Kendal Brown Snuff, by Gawith, Hoggarth & Co, showing two Georgian gentlemen playing chess

Advert, Maison Nicol, Ladies Hair Pieces
Advert for Maison Nicol, Haymarket, London, Ladies Hair Pieces, Extensions, Wigs, etc. 1897

Advert, George Lichtenfeld, Ladies Hair Pieces
Advert for George Lichtenfeld, Great Portland Street, Regent Street and Piccadilly, London, Ladies Hair Pieces, Extensions and Wigs. 1897

Advert, Florian Sobocinski, Hair Pieces
Advert for Florian Sobocinski, Sidney Place, Leicester Square, London, Ladies Hair Pieces, Extensions and Implants, as well as face massage and manicure. 1897

Frontispiece of Fragmenta Aurea, A Collection of all the Incomparable Peeces written
XJF347956 Frontispiece of Fragmenta Aurea, A Collection of all the Incomparable Peeces written by Sir John Suckling, published in 1646 (engraving) by English School

Marie of Hainaut, wife of Louis I, Duke of Bourbon, 1280-1354. She wears a crown with ear pieces, a rich armorial robe with ermine bodice and sleeves

Extraordinary pieces of artillery: view and section of the culverine of Nancy, a triple cannon, a twin cannon and an ancient screwpiece

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"Pieces: A Symphony of Stories Unveiled" Mozart Cadenza: The intricate melodies intertwine, as each note dances with precision and grace, creating a masterpiece that transcends time. A Watchmaker at Work: With steady hands and meticulous attention to detail, the watchmaker breathes life into tiny gears and springs, transforming them into a harmonious symphony of ticking time. Judas Iscariot: History's enigmatic figure whose fragmented actions still puzzle minds today, reminding us of the complexity within human nature. Schubert / Erlkonig-Goethe: Through haunting melodies and poetic verses, Schubert captures the chilling tale of a father's desperate race against death itself in "Erlkönig. " Chess pieces: On a checkered battlefield they stand tall, representing strategy and intellect; kings and queens leading their armies towards victory or defeat. Pueblo Pots: Each stroke tells a story passed down through generations - vibrant colors adorning clay vessels that hold the essence of ancient cultures. Jigsaw puzzle: Scattered fragments waiting to be united; piece by piece we assemble our lives' puzzles until every part finds its rightful place. Cartier advertisement 1965: Timeless elegance captured in an image – diamonds shimmering on delicate wrists, embodying luxury beyond compare. SCHUBERT/TROUT: An enchanting composition where piano keys dance alongside strings in perfect harmony - Schubert's "Trout Quintet" echoes through centuries with joyous melodies. Derelict Tirpentwys Colliery, Pontypool, South Wales: Once thriving with industry's heartbeat now silenced; remnants remind us of forgotten tales etched within these abandoned walls. Parisienne models wearing headdresses 1914 .