Precious Collection (#5)

Articles in the Chinese Exhibition at Crystal Palace, 1865
Precious objects brought from the Emperor of Chinas Summer Palace, near Pekin, displayed at the Chinese Exhibition at Crystal Palace in 1865

Gold Rush, 1932
Gold Rush - in 1932 Britain left the Gold Standard and the price of scrap gold soared. 1932

Advert, Birch and Gaydon clocks and watches
Advert for Birch and Gaydon, Fenchurch Street, London, manufacturers of chronometers, watches and clocks, goldsmiths and jewellers, dealers in precious stones. circa 1880

Silver jewellery (chromolitho)
964336 Silver jewellery (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver jewellery (orfevrerie civile joaillerie), necklace

The Fairyland of Pharaoh
A page from The Sphere featuring precious relics of the Valley of the Kings. Images include statues of the following: the heretic pharaoh Akhnaton, the husband of Queen Nefertiti; Queen Tii

Ceremonial mask, c. 500-1 B. C. (gold)
1068476 Ceremonial mask, c.500-1 B.C. (gold) by Ilama Culture (1500BC-100 AD); 18.4x25.1x3.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; The Nora and John Wise Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jake L

Cylinder Seal with a Two-Humped Camel Carrying a Divine Couple
1273703 Cylinder Seal with a Two-Humped Camel Carrying a Divine Couple by Syrian; 2.8x1.3 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

An elegant ring (platinum & diamond)
753008 An elegant ring (platinum & diamond) by Cusi, Manuel (1859-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: SET WITH A RECTANGULAR-CUT H COLOUR DIAMOND. WEIGHING APPROX. 12.49 CARATS, VVS1 CLARITY)

Antique ring, c. 1870 (diamond, enamel & gold)
CH409893 Antique ring, c.1870 (diamond, enamel & gold) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: belonged to Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev (1938-93); rose-cut diamond

Pearl (chromolitho)
734777 Pearl (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pearl. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century)

Bowl, Iran, Sasanian Period (silver and gilt)
FSG325468 Bowl, Iran, Sasanian Period (silver and gilt) by Persian (3rd century BC); diam: 6.2 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; eFreer Slacker Gallery; Freer Gallery of Art

Baron de Brunnow (colour litho)
613725 Baron de Brunnow (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baron de Brunnow, One of the most precious products of political miscengenation)

The Clasp of the Emperor Charles V, c 1530
LLM457982 The Clasp of the Emperor Charles V, c 1530 by Shaw, Henry (1800-73); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clasp of the Emperor Charles V, c 1530)

Portrait of Muhammad Shah Holding an Emerald and the Mouthpiece of a Huqqa, c
2571248 Portrait of Muhammad Shah Holding an Emerald and the Mouthpiece of a Huqqa, c.1730 (ink with w/c & gold on paper) by Nidha Mal, Jharokha (fl.1730-75); San Diego Museum of Art

Goldsmiths workshop (chromolitho)
2788837 Goldsmiths workshop (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goldsmiths workshop. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Stone (colour litho)
2795459 Stone (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stone. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations Instructives)

Sizing gemstones (chromolitho)
2788863 Sizing gemstones (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sizing gemstones. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Gold prospectors travelling to the Klondike (chromolitho)
2788840 Gold prospectors travelling to the Klondike (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold prospectors travelling to the Klondike)

Gems and precious stones (litho)
6013733 Gems and precious stones (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gems and precious stones)

The first settlement of a new city (litho)
6005021 The first settlement of a new city (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first settlement of a new city)

Wien, Reliquienbuste des heiligen Eligius (b / w photo)
6008490 Wien, Reliquienbuste des heiligen Eligius (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wien, Reliquienbuste des heiligen Eligius)

Nurnberg, Jungfrauenbecher (b / w photo)
6008485 Nurnberg, Jungfrauenbecher (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nurnberg, Jungfrauenbecher)

Berlin, Kunstgewerbemuseum, Elefant von Christoph Jamnitzer (b / w photo)
6008478 Berlin, Kunstgewerbemuseum, Elefant von Christoph Jamnitzer (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berlin, Kunstgewerbemuseum)

Berlin, Kunstgewerbemuseum, Deckel des Kaiserbechers (b / w photo)
6008476 Berlin, Kunstgewerbemuseum, Deckel des Kaiserbechers (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berlin, Kunstgewerbemuseum)

Berlin, Kunstgewerbemuseum, Muttergottes; Aachen, Muttergottes (b / w photo)
6008468 Berlin, Kunstgewerbemuseum, Muttergottes; Aachen, Muttergottes (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berlin, Kunstgewerbemuseum)

Tiefenbronn, Monstranz (b / w photo)
6008466 Tiefenbronn, Monstranz (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tiefenbronn, Monstranz)

Marburg, Elisabethschrein (b / w photo)
6008460 Marburg, Elisabethschrein (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marburg, Elisabethschrein)

Osnabruck, Thronende Muttergottes (b / w photo)
6008459 Osnabruck, Thronende Muttergottes (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Osnabruck, Thronende Muttergottes)

Aachen, Karlsschrein (b / w photo)
6008453 Aachen, Karlsschrein (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aachen, Karlsschrein)

Berlin, Kunstgewerbemuseum, Patroklusschrein (b / w photo)
6008448 Berlin, Kunstgewerbemuseum, Patroklusschrein (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berlin, Kunstgewerbemuseum, Patroklusschrein)

Illustration for Deutsche Goldschmiedeplastik (b / w photo)
6008457 Illustration for Deutsche Goldschmiedeplastik (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rare jewelled two-colour egg bonbonniere, 1896-1908 (gold, silver-gilt & guilloche enamel)
3931004 Rare jewelled two-colour egg bonbonniere, 1896-1908 (gold, silver-gilt & guilloche enamel) by Faberge, Carl (1846-1920) (firm of); height: 4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Louis XVI Double-Opening Enamelled Gold Boite-a-Mouches, Paris, 1778 / 79 (gold & enamel)
3525702 Louis XVI Double-Opening Enamelled Gold Boite-A-Mouches, Paris, 1778/79 (gold & enamel) by French School, (18th century); width: 5.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Orpailleurs au milieu du seizieme siecle (engraving)
3644498 Orpailleurs au milieu du seizieme siecle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orpailleurs au milieu du seizieme siecle)

Ruby (chromolitho)
734774 Ruby (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruby. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century)

Sapphire (chromolitho)
734773 Sapphire (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sapphire. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century)

Topaz rock at Schneckenstein, Saxony (chromolitho)
2788864 Topaz rock at Schneckenstein, Saxony (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Topaz rock at Schneckenstein, Saxony)

A visit to the Royal Mint; testing the precious metal (engraving)
604139 A visit to the Royal Mint; testing the precious metal (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Precious Stones: Amethyst, 1900 (colour litho)
2634674 The Precious Stones: Amethyst, 1900 (colour litho) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); Private Collection; Czech, out of copyright

The Precious Stones: Ruby, 1900 (colour litho)
2634673 The Precious Stones: Ruby, 1900 (colour litho) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); Private Collection; Czech, out of copyright

Necklace of different coloured topazes and rose diamonds, Spanish
BAL2122 Necklace of different coloured topazes and rose diamonds, Spanish, 18th century (topaz and rose diamond) by Spanish School, (18th century); Private Collection; Spanish, out of copyright

Extractive metallurgy workers at work in the presence of the emperor (w / c on paper)
CHT265574 Extractive metallurgy workers at work in the presence of the emperor (w/c on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Martele dressing table and stool, made by the Gorham Manufacturing Company, 1899 (silver
1071541 Marteledressing table and stool, made by the Gorham Manufacturing Company, 1899 (silver, glass, fabric, and ivory) by Codman

Eros earrings, late 4th century B. C. (gold)
1071002 Eros earrings, late 4th century B.C. (gold) by Greek, (4th century BC); 5.4x2.2x2.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Greek, out of copyright

Pair of ear pendants with rosettes and cluster of globules, 2nd-1st centuries B. C. (gold)
1070598 Pair of ear pendants with rosettes and cluster of globules, 2nd-1st centuries B.C. (gold) by Greek, (2nd-1st century BC); 5.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Pair of earrings with dolphins, 2nd-1st centuries B. C. (gold and banded agate)
1070596 Pair of earrings with dolphins, 2nd-1st centuries B.C. (gold and banded agate) by Greek, (2nd-1st century BC); 3.5 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Museum League Purchase Funds

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"Unveiling the Precious: A Glimpse into the World of Royal Crowns and Sceptres" Step back in time to the roaring 1920s, where a glamorous pair enjoys their evening at a bar adorned with exquisite jewels. Behold the majestic Imperial State Crown, an emblem of power and grandeur that has graced countless royal heads throughout history. Dive into the enchanting world of celebrated diamonds, each one more dazzling than the last. These gems have captivated hearts for centuries with their unparalleled beauty. Discover the Birthstone Series: Amethyst Quartz, a gemstone believed to bring clarity and peace to its wearer. Its regal purple hue adds a touch of elegance to any ensemble. Witness gold being extracted from black sands in a gold pan, showcasing nature's precious gift transformed into pure luxury. Marvel at Koh-I-Noor, one of history's most famous diamonds that has witnessed empires rise and fall. Its brilliance is unmatched as it continues to mesmerize all who lay eyes upon it. Explore the Cross of Lothair II housed in Germany's Aachen Cathedral Treasury - an awe-inspiring symbol of faith and devotion passed down through generations. Admire coronation regalia jewels fit for kings and queens; heraldic crests, rings, and brooches crafted meticulously in enamel and gold tell tales of noble lineage. Pay homage to military badge jewelry worn by brave soldiers during WW1 - symbols of courage etched forever in precious metals as reminders of sacrifice made on distant battlefields. Gaze upon native silver gleaming under sunlight; this raw form showcases nature's artistry before it is shaped into something extraordinary by skilled hands. In this captivating journey through time, we uncover treasures beyond measure - from royal crowns to military badges - reminding us that true value lies not only in material wealth but also in stories woven within these precious artifacts.