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Representing Collection (#2)

Representing a tapestry of history and culture, this captivating collection captures the essence of diverse symbols

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Poster Pageant - Advert for Edwards Soup 1920

Poster Pageant - Advert for Edwards Soup 1920
The pageant was to promote the up-and-coming International Advertising Exhibition at White City, London. Over a mile long in the West End, well-known familiar bill board posters

Background imageRepresenting Collection: The pageant was to promote the up-and-coming International Advertising Exhibition at White City

The pageant was to promote the up-and-coming International Advertising Exhibition at White City, London. Over a mile long in the West End, well known familiar bill board posters

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Poster Pageant - Advert for Michelin Tyres 1920

Poster Pageant - Advert for Michelin Tyres 1920
The pageant was to promote the up-and-coming International Advertising Exhibition at White City, London. Over a mile long in the West End, well known familiar bill board posters

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Poster Pageant - Advert for Egall, Pure Dried Eggs 1920

Poster Pageant - Advert for Egall, Pure Dried Eggs 1920
The pageant was to promote the up-and-coming International Advertising Exhibition at White City, London. Over a mile long in the West End, well known familiar bill board posters

Background imageRepresenting Collection: TOMB OF MME LANGHANS

TOMB OF MME LANGHANS
The dramatic design of Madame Langhans tomb, representing the soul breaking out of the tomb on the day of judgment. (Sorry, we do not know where it is located.) Date: 1782

Background imageRepresenting Collection: THE CORONATION RING - Edward the Confessor giving a ring to a beggar

THE CORONATION RING - Edward the Confessor giving a ring to a beggar (in fact St John the Evangelist in disguise); a ring representing this one has been used at Coronations ever since

Background imageRepresenting Collection: CROWN JEWELS OF ENGLAND St George's Spurs (representing the King's Knighthood)

CROWN JEWELS OF ENGLAND St George's Spurs (representing the King's Knighthood) and the Bracelets (sincerity) Date: 20th century

Background imageRepresenting Collection: A nun binds the waist of Sir Galahad with a belt made of her hair

A nun binds the waist of Sir Galahad with a belt made of her hair and a device representing The Holy Grail in crimson
2915238 A nun binds the waist of Sir Galahad with a belt made of her hair and a device representing The Holy Grail in crimson and silver thread

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Fouga CM. 170R Magister

Fouga CM. 170R Magister
Fouga CM.170R Magister msn 23, msn 26 and msn 42 mounted on poles representing the Patrouille de France, at the Musee de l'air et de l'espace, Le Bourget, near Paris. Date: circa 1990

Background imageRepresenting Collection: English sword, c. 1580, with very rare flat pommel and swept S-Hilt, inlaid with silver

English sword, c. 1580, with very rare flat pommel and swept S-Hilt, inlaid with silver
619307 English sword, c. 1580, with very rare flat pommel and swept S-Hilt, inlaid with silver. On the pommel and extremities of the hilt are inlaid medallions of silver representing St

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Casque of King James II with cheek pieces and perforated steel visor representing the Royal Arms

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

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Stall of Carved Wood (engraving)

Stall of Carved Wood (engraving)
668425 Stall of Carved Wood (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stall of Carved Wood, Fifteenth Century, representing the Proverb)

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Historical and Religious Pageant at Bruges, Belgium, in Commemoration of the Blessed Charles

Historical and Religious Pageant at Bruges, Belgium, in Commemoration of the Blessed Charles the Good
1045931 Historical and Religious Pageant at Bruges, Belgium, in Commemoration of the Blessed Charles the Good, Thirteenth Count of Flanders (engraving) by Brewer

Background imageRepresenting Collection: The Luther Quatercentenary in Germany (engraving)

The Luther Quatercentenary in Germany (engraving)
1044395 The Luther Quatercentenary in Germany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Luther Quatercentenary in Germany)

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Relics of Captain Cook (engraving)

Relics of Captain Cook (engraving)
1046131 Relics of Captain Cook (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relics of Captain Cook, collected by him during the Voyage of the " Endeavour)

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Antiquities at Carchemish, Northern Syria (engraving)

Antiquities at Carchemish, Northern Syria (engraving)
1060408 Antiquities at Carchemish, Northern Syria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antiquities at Carchemish, Northern Syria)

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Indian Representatives at the Coronation (b / w photo)

Indian Representatives at the Coronation (b / w photo)
1629852 Indian Representatives at the Coronation (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian Representatives at the Coronation)

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Cypriote Antiquities recently discovered at the Temple of Artemis

Cypriote Antiquities recently discovered at the Temple of Artemis, at Achna and at Salamis (engraving)
1061416 Cypriote Antiquities recently discovered at the Temple of Artemis, at Achna and at Salamis (engraving) by Warry (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Cartoon, satire on Albert Grant, the graves representing his shady speculations (engraving)

Cartoon, satire on Albert Grant, the graves representing his shady speculations (engraving)
586239 Cartoon, satire on Albert Grant, the graves representing his shady speculations (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartoon)

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Spain, 1915 (colour litho)

Spain, 1915 (colour litho)
472967 Spain, 1915 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancing girl representing Spain; from a series of Dancing Girls of the World)

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Wales, cigarette card, 1915 (colour litho)

Wales, cigarette card, 1915 (colour litho)
472966 Wales, cigarette card, 1915 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The supply of cigarettes)

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Poland, 1915 (colour litho)

Poland, 1915 (colour litho)
472953 Poland, 1915 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancing girl representing Poland; from a series of Dancing Girls of the World)

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Norway, 1915 (colour litho)

Norway, 1915 (colour litho)
472952 Norway, 1915 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancing girl representing Norway; from a series of Dancing Girls of the World)

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Italy, 1915 (colour litho)

Italy, 1915 (colour litho)
472950 Italy, 1915 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancing girl representing Italy; from a series of Dancing Girls of the World)

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Holland, 1915 (colour litho)

Holland, 1915 (colour litho)
472949 Holland, 1915 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancing girl representing Holland; from a series of Dancing Girls of the World)

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Miniature, painted by Giulio Clovio, of the Sixteenth Century, taken from Dantes 'Paradise

Miniature, painted by Giulio Clovio, of the Sixteenth Century, taken from Dantes "Paradise, "(engraving)
668331 Miniature, painted by Giulio Clovio, of the Sixteenth Century, taken from Dantes " Paradise, " (engraving) by French School

Background imageRepresenting Collection: In the hour of glory (colour litho)

In the hour of glory (colour litho)
2808743 In the hour of glory (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the hour of glory)

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Interior of the old Royal Academy in Pall Mall, representing the exhibition of 1771

Interior of the old Royal Academy in Pall Mall, representing the exhibition of 1771. Date: 1771

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Cover of Dance Magazine, November 1930

Cover of Dance Magazine, November 1930, perhaps representing the tap dancer Bill Robinson (Boojangles). Sketched by Jose Manuel Acosta Date: 1930

Background imageRepresenting Collection: A sketch representing the Dolly Sisters, 1925

A sketch representing the Dolly Sisters, 1925 performing in Paris Date: 1925

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Monsignor Agliardi, Papal Nuncio in Vienna, representing the Holy See at the Coronation of

Monsignor Agliardi, Papal Nuncio in Vienna, representing the Holy See at the Coronation of the Czar (b / w photo)
1605343 Monsignor Agliardi, Papal Nuncio in Vienna, representing the Holy See at the Coronation of the Czar (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageRepresenting Collection: The Fire at a Charity Bazaar in Paris, Scenes representing Old Paris (b / w photo)

The Fire at a Charity Bazaar in Paris, Scenes representing Old Paris (b / w photo)
1597458 The Fire at a Charity Bazaar in Paris, Scenes representing Old Paris (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Doll representing a young man in front of a music score

Doll representing a young man in front of a music score to God Save the Queen. Wooden doll dressed by the young Princess Victoria. Color plate after an illustration by Alan Wright from Frances H

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Doll representing Miss Arnold

Doll representing Miss Arnold in poke bonnet, muslin frock, long fichu. Wooden doll dressed by the young Princess Victoria. Color plate after an illustration by Alan Wright from Frances H

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Doll representing a girl Victorine with her hands

Doll representing a girl Victorine with her hands in her pockets. Wooden doll dressed by the young Princess Victoria. Color plate after an illustration by Alan Wright from Frances H

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Dolls representing courtiers Sir William Arnold

Dolls representing courtiers Sir William Arnold and Lady Nina Morton with toy chair and table. Wooden dolls dressed by the young Princess Victoria

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Dolls representing Eugenie Dahaly and ballerina

Dolls representing Eugenie Dahaly and ballerina
Dolls representing Mme Eugenie Dahaly and ballet dancer Mlle. Augusta in costume from La Bayadere. Wooden dolls dressed by the young Princess Victoria

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Doll representing children of courtier Lady Isabella

Doll representing children of courtier Lady Isabella Poulteney and ivory toy dog. Wooden doll dressed by the young Princess Victoria. Color plate after an illustration by Alan Wright from Frances H

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Dolls representing courtier Alice, Countess of Rothesay

Dolls representing courtier Alice, Countess of Rothesay, and twin babies. Wooden dolls dressed by the young Princess Victoria. Color plate after an illustration by Alan Wright from Frances H

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Doll representing courtiers Lady Maria Arnold

Doll representing courtiers Lady Maria Arnold and Lady Maria Bulkeley. Wooden doll dressed by the young Princess Victoria. Color plate after an illustration by Alan Wright from Frances H

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Doll representing housekeeper Mrs. Martha

Doll representing housekeeper Mrs. Martha with toy dresser and mirror. Wooden doll dressed by the young Princess Victoria. Color plate after an illustration by Alan Wright from Frances H

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Doll representing courtier Juno, Countess of Durham

Doll representing courtier Juno, Countess of Durham, in a green satin outfit for the opera. Wooden doll dressed by the young Princess Victoria

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Doll representing courtier Mary, Lady Roxburgh

Doll representing courtier Mary, Lady Roxburgh, in a bright yellow silk frock and lace bonnet with blue ribbons. Wooden doll dressed by the young Princess Victoria

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Capotoline sarcophagus representing the Nine Muses

Capotoline sarcophagus representing the Nine Muses
Capotoline sarcophagus bas relief representing the Nine Muses. Clio 1, Thalia 2, Erato 3, Euterpe 4, Polyhymnia 5, Terpsichore 6, Calliope 7, Urania 8, Melpomene 9

Background imageRepresenting Collection: A Derby dry-edge Chinoiserie group emblematic of hearing from a set of the senses, c

A Derby dry-edge Chinoiserie group emblematic of hearing from a set of the senses, c
1766875 A Derby dry-edge Chinoiserie group emblematic of hearing from a set of the senses, c.1750-52 (china) by PlanchA©

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Miniature representing the Kingdom of Heaven before the creation: Sapientia, the Trinity

Miniature representing the Kingdom of Heaven before the creation: Sapientia, the Trinity
985947 Miniature representing the Kingdom of Heaven before the creation: Sapientia, the Trinity, and the Expulsion of Lucifer from Heaven, c.1410 (illuminated manuscipt on vellum) by French School

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Zetten Liberation Monument, Holland

Zetten Liberation Monument, Holland
This impressive Monument, designed by G. Berns, was inaugurated on 24th September 1984. It takes the form of a symbolic dugout representing the many civilians

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Etruscan Mural Painting Representing a Flute-Player (engraving)

Etruscan Mural Painting Representing a Flute-Player (engraving)
665256 Etruscan Mural Painting Representing a Flute-Player (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Etruscan Mural Painting Representing a Flute-Player)




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Representing a tapestry of history and culture, this captivating collection captures the essence of diverse symbols. From Hobbes' Leviathan to the enigmatic Frontis, each hint unravels intriguing stories waiting to be explored. Delve into the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse or uncover hidden secrets at Coxheath Camp's review. Uncover the mysteries within London's Masonic Lodges or embark on an intellectual journey through Christs College. Transport yourself back in time with an antique engraving of Banbury Church in Oxfordshire from 1786, or witness the chaos of Bastille Attack during the French Revolution. Immerse yourself in Shakespeare's enchanting world with an illustration from The Tempest, while Juno and Apollo beckon you towards their divine realm. Marvel at a broken-down classic 50s American car amidst Havana's vibrant streets or soar above Cairo with an antique birds-eye view engraving. Finally, get lost in the intricate beauty of a Gutemberg Bible facsimile from 1895 - representing not just words but centuries-old wisdom etched onto every page.