Plaques Collection (#2)

The Norman Stone, Battle Abbey, Sussex (b / w photo)
3093859 The Norman Stone, Battle Abbey, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Norman Stone, Battle Abbey, Sussex)

Great Hall, Charterhouse (b / w photo)
3091260 Great Hall, Charterhouse (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Hall, Charterhouse. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Clevedon Court, Somersetshire (b / w photo)
1595868 Clevedon Court, Somersetshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clevedon Court, Somersetshire)

Canadian Rifles and VCs Memorials, Passchendaele
Three flat black marble plaques mark the part played by the 3rd Canadian Division, the 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles and the 3rd (Toronto)

Plaques to 4th Can Mounted Rifles, 3rd (Toronto) Bn and VCs Date: 2016

Mochica necklace, c. 200-600 AD (shell & turquoise)
1547221 Mochica necklace, c.200-600 AD (shell & turquoise) by Pre-Columbian; width: 26 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Composed of 27 trapezoidal conch shell plaques strung as a wide collar)

Mosaic fish tile fragments, c. 1st century BC - 1st century AD (glass) (see also 619150)
619149 Mosaic fish tile fragments, c.1st century BC - 1st century AD (glass) (see also 619150) by Roman; Private Collection; (add.info)

Delft chinoiseries shaped lozenge plaques, late 17th - early 18th century (faience)
693801 Delft chinoiseries shaped lozenge plaques, late 17th - early 18th century (faience) by Dutch School; Private Collection; (add.info.: lengths 36.5cm, 35.5cm, 37cm)

Monument to the Earl of Effingham, 1796 (marble)
LLW402716 Monument to the Earl of Effingham, 1796 (marble) by Bacon, John (1740-99); Spanish Town Cathedral, Jamaica; (add.info)

Operation Mallard Memorials, St Aubin d Auquenay
In the centre of this rather untidy collection of memorials in the centre of the village is one to 1st Special Service Brigade and flanking it are plaques to the Civilian Victims

Canadian and Belgian Memorials at Juno Beach entrance
Metal plaques placed near the sea are inevitably corroded by the salt air. Those in this stone pillar, at the beach entrance, are no exception

Votive monument of canon Jean de la Wastine, south ambulatory, Cathedrale Notre-Dame
3469620 Votive monument of canon Jean de la Wastine, south ambulatory, Cathedrale Notre-Dame, Tournai, Hainaut, Belgium, c.1431 (wood) by French School, (15th century); Cathedrale de Notre-Dame

Votive monument of canon Jean de la Wastine, south ambulatory, Cathedrale Notre-Dame
3469618 Votive monument of canon Jean de la Wastine, south ambulatory, Cathedrale Notre-Dame, Tournai, Hainaut, Belgium, c.1431 (wood) by French School, (15th century); Cathedrale de Notre-Dame

6th Canadian Field Company Canadian Royal Engineers
This, with other plaques, is on the side of a DD Sherman tank in Courseulles recovered from the sea. The area was the aiming point for the 7th Canadian Brigade Group whose engineers had the task of

US 2nd Armoured Division Hell on Wheels Memorial
These fading plaques are on a wall in the Club Belambra on Omaha Beach. The wall is on what was Exit 3 used for tanks. The Division landed on 9 June and went into action on the 11th

HQ General J Lawton Collins Haras la Hubert Normandy
An Advance HQ was set up here by General Eugene Landrum on D Day for V11 Corps. Plaques on the gatepost claim that General Collins established The first Command Post of the American Army in France

US 5th Engineer Special Brigade Memorial Omaha Beach
The memorial is standing on German bunker WN62 and overlooks Omaha Beach. It has a number of memorial plaques one or more of which has been stolen

Portrait of a wife, late 18th century (wax)
2959929 Portrait of a wife, late 18th century (wax) by German School, (18th century); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: One of a pair, probably Prussian.); German, out of copyright

Statue of Greyfriars Bobby, Edinburgh (b / w photo)
3095089 Statue of Greyfriars Bobby, Edinburgh (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Greyfriars Bobby, Edinburgh)

Chapel Cloister, Charterhouse (b / w photo)
3091256 Chapel Cloister, Charterhouse (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chapel Cloister, Charterhouse)

Medal commemorating Wellington and Blucher at Waterloo, 1815, 1865 (bronze electrotype mounted in wooden frame)
1268503 Medal commemorating Wellington and Blucher at Waterloo, 1815, 1865 (bronze electrotype mounted in wooden frame) by Dutch School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Anna Zinkeisen
Scottish artist Anna Katrina Zinkeisen (1901-1976), renowned as a painter, poster artist, illustrator and designer. Pictured with some designs for plaques for Wedgewood she carried out for the firm

Morning, drawn by F. R. Roffe (fl. 1850-63), engraved by William Callio Roffe (1817-89)
1067416 Morning, drawn by F. R. Roffe (fl.1850-63), engraved by William Callio Roffe (1817-89), mid-19th century (reprodction of engraving) by Thorvaldsen

Pipa, c. 1600 (wood, ivory, bone, silk)
3526052 Pipa, c.1600 (wood, ivory, bone, silk) by Chinese School (17th century); 94 long cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

George I Coronation Plaque, 1714 (silver)
2959922 George I Coronation Plaque, 1714 (silver) by English School, (18th century); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: George I (28 May 1660 - 11 June 1727)

Large presentation marquetry casket, c. 1885 (wood)
3725670 Large presentation marquetry casket, c.1885 (wood) by Seuffert, Anton (1815-87); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richly decorated in native New Zealand woods: the hinged)

Portrait of a husband, late 18th century (wax)
2959928 Portrait of a husband, late 18th century (wax) by German School, (18th century); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: One of a pair, probably Prussian.); German, out of copyright

Memorial to William Cobbett by J. Baddeley, 1835 (bronze)
2959926 Memorial to William Cobbett by J. Baddeley, 1835 (bronze) by Rouw, Peter (1771-1852) (after); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: Bust of William Cobbett (9 March 1763 - 18 June 1835)

Plaque depicting a king offering wine, Ptolemaic period, 305-30 BC (soft limestone)
425406 Plaque depicting a king offering wine, Ptolemaic period, 305-30 BC (soft limestone) by Egyptian Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BC); 18.9x16.5x3.9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Sumerian Goddess Lama (clay)
1220357 Sumerian Goddess Lama (clay) by Sumerian; (add.info.: Lama, the Sumerian goddess of protection who was believed to act as an intermediary between people and the gods)

Matched pair of frames, Trapani, mid 17th century (gilt-copper, enamel & coral)
2628241 Matched pair of frames, Trapani, mid 17th century (gilt-copper, enamel & coral) by Italian School, (17th century); 8.5x8.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian

Portrait Plaque of Admiral Lord Nelson, c. 1805 (bronze gilt)
2959910 Portrait Plaque of Admiral Lord Nelson, c.1805 (bronze gilt) by Wyon, Peter (1797-1822); 11x11 cm; Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: Bare head bust of Nelson, profile left)

Anthropomorphic Plaque, possibly the Fire Serpent, Pre-Columbian
1068092 Anthropomorphic Plaque, possibly the Fire Serpent, Pre-Columbian, 800-400 BC (serpentine & cinnabar) by Mesoamerican; 23.5x14x1.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Tapestry Room, Charterhouse (b / w photo)
3091257 Tapestry Room, Charterhouse (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tapestry Room, Charterhouse)

The Guards Chapel, The Great War Memorial (b / w photo)
3094472 The Guards Chapel, The Great War Memorial (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Guards Chapel, The Great War Memorial)

Victoria And Albert Museum: Plaques or Panels of a Casket, one a fragment, ivory, French, 14th century (engraving)
6011261 Victoria And Albert Museum: Plaques or Panels of a Casket, one a fragment, ivory, French, 14th century (engraving) by English School

Plaque, Meiji period. c. 1870 (silver, copper & gilt)
1070754 Plaque, Meiji period. c.1870 (silver, copper & gilt) by Japanese School, (19th century); 33.7x33.7x4.1 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts Collection, The John R

The birthplace of Lord Byron, Holles Street (b / w photo)
3096715 The birthplace of Lord Byron, Holles Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The birthplace of Lord Byron, Holles Street)

Memorial arch, Guards Chapel (b / w photo)
3094484 Memorial arch, Guards Chapel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Memorial arch, Guards Chapel)

The Font, Guards Chapel (b / w photo)
3094470 The Font, Guards Chapel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Font, Guards Chapel. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Votive monument of canon Jean de la Wastine, south ambulatory, Cathedrale Notre-Dame
3469619 Votive monument of canon Jean de la Wastine, south ambulatory, Cathedrale Notre-Dame, Tournai, Hainaut, Belgium, c.1431 (wood) by French School, (15th century); Cathedrale de Notre-Dame

Portrait of a wife, late 18th century (wax)
2959930 Portrait of a wife, late 18th century (wax) by German School, (18th century); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: One of a pair, probably Prussian.); German, out of copyright

Portrait of a husband, late 18th century (wax)
2959927 Portrait of a husband, late 18th century (wax) by German School, (18th century); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: One of a pair, probably Prussian.); German, out of copyright

Brewers Arms and other details, on chimneypiece at 13 Temple Street
2831655 Brewers Arms and other details, on chimneypiece at 13 Temple Street (pencil & w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Eight floral fragments of architectural plaques, mosaic glass technique, c
619148 Eight floral fragments of architectural plaques, mosaic glass technique, c.1st century BC - 1st century AD (glass) by Roman; Private Collection; (add.info.: 8.3cm high)

Plaque depicting a falcon, probably the god Horus, 26th Dynasty or Saite period
425408 Plaque depicting a falcon, probably the god Horus, 26th Dynasty or Saite period, 664-525 BC or later (limestone) by Egyptian 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC); 17.9x18.8x3.6 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

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Plaques: A Window into History and Culture From the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires to the iconic landmarks of London, plaques serve as silent storytellers, commemorating significant moments in history. In La Boca district, where tango was born, a stunning mural adorns the walls, capturing the essence of this passionate dance that has captivated hearts worldwide. Across the Atlantic Ocean in Liverpool's Matthew Street lies The Cavern Wall of Fame. This plaque pays homage to legendary musicians who graced its stage and forever changed the course of music history. It stands as a testament to their enduring impact on generations to come. London proudly displays blue plaques honoring luminaries such as Sigmund Freud and Mark Twain. These markers not only celebrate their remarkable contributions but also invite us to reflect upon their profound influence on society. In Paris' Quartier Latin, souvenirs take shape in beautifully crafted plaques. Each one tells a unique story, whispering tales from this enchanting city that has inspired countless artists throughout time. Traveling further south in France's Burgundy region brings us to Semur-en-Auxois, where St. Anthony of Padova is immortalized through an ornate plaque. This religious symbol serves as a reminder of faith's enduring power and its ability to unite communities across centuries. The picturesque village Moustiers-Sainte-Marie showcases exquisite faience pottery plaques that showcase local craftsmanship at its finest. These delicate works are not just decorative pieces; they represent a rich heritage passed down through generations. On Carriacou Island in Grenada's Caribbean paradise sits wooden plaques bearing names of visiting boats at Paradise Beach Club—a tangible record connecting travelers from all corners of the globe with memories etched into these shores forever. Meanwhile, maritime history comes alive with carved oak rampant lions by Gerry Holzman for Cunard Line—an emblematic tribute representing grand voyages embarked upon by countless adventurers.