Simonis Collection

Henry Simonis & Co fire appliance, Nuremberg, Germany
A Henry Simonis & Co fire appliance, parked on a street in Nuremberg, Germany

Henry Simonis & Co fire appliances, Nuremberg, Germany
Two Henry Simonis & Co fire appliances on a street in Nuremberg, Germany

DDE-90022035
South Africa, Simon's Town, African (Jackass) Penguin (Spheniscus demersus) standing on rocky beach at the Boulders Beach near Cape Town Date: 17/07/2007

DDE-90022032
South Africa, Simon's Town, African (Jackass) Penguin (Spheniscus demersus) standing on rocky beach at the Boulders Beach near Cape Town Date: 17/07/2007

Grave effigy of Robert Scott, St. Mary, Lambeth
Grave effigy of Robert Scott, army officer in the Swedish and Danish services and military inventor, died 1631, St. Mary Lambeth

Greater musk-mallow, Malva alcea. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

The Nativity, ca. 1350. Creator: Puccio di Simone
The Nativity, ca. 1350

Henry Simonis & Co fire appliances, Nuremberg, Germany
Two Henry Simonis & Co fire appliances on a street in Nuremberg, Germany

Henry Simonis & Co fire appliance, Nuremberg, Germany
A Henry Simonis & Co fire appliance, parked on a street in Nuremberg, Germany

Peter Simonis
PETER SIMONIS Flemish churchman, bishop of Ypres Date: 1539 - 1605

BOY WITH PUNCHINELLO, BY SIMONIS, 1851 engraving

BOY WITH BROKEN DRUM, BY SIMONIS, 1851 engraving

BOY WITH PUNCHINELLO, BY SIMONIS, 1851 engraving

BOY WITH BROKEN DRUM, BY SIMONIS, 1851 engraving

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"Exploring the Legacy of Simonis: From Fire Appliances to Artistic Engravings" In the heart of Nuremberg, Germany, Henry Simonis & Co fire appliances were once a symbol of safety and protection. These sturdy machines, bearing the serial numbers DDE-90022035 and DDE-90022032, stood ready to combat any blaze that threatened the city's tranquility. But beyond their utilitarian purpose, there is another side to the name Simonis. In St. Mary's Lambeth churchyard lies a grave effigy honoring Robert Scott - a testament to history and remembrance. Nature too has its own way of paying tribute. The greater musk-mallow (Malva alcea), with its vibrant petals and delicate beauty, stands tall as if whispering tales from centuries past. Art enthusiasts will find solace in Puccio di Simone's masterpiece "The Nativity, " painted around 1350. This captivating creation transports viewers back in time, capturing the essence of an era long gone. Returning to Nuremberg once more, we encounter Peter Simonis - perhaps a descendant or an unrelated individual sharing this illustrious surname. What stories does he hold within his soul? The Great Exhibition engraving serves as a window into history itself - an event where innovation met creativity on an unprecedented scale. It was here that minds converged and ideas flourished under one roof. Finally, we stumble upon "Boy with Punchinello" by Simonis himself - an enchanting engraving from 1851 that captures both innocence and mischief in equal measure. Simonis may be more than just a company; it represents resilience against flames, artistic expression through engravings dating back centuries ago, historical figures immortalized in stone or paintbrush strokes – all woven together like threads connecting different chapters of human existence.