Spirits Collection (#6)

J Pearson, Warwick Arms Hotel, trade card (front and back) (engraving)
610444 J Pearson, Warwick Arms Hotel, trade card (front and back) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: J Pearson, Warwick Arms Hotel)

Ride of the Valkyries, 1906 (colour litho)
STC323697 Ride of the Valkyries, 1906 (colour litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

The norns vanish, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods
STC324262 The norns vanish, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Matthew Skeggs, as Seignor Bumbasto, playing
Matthew Skeggs, in the character of Seignor Bumbasto, playing a broomstick instead of a cello with a bow. Skeggs was a publican and performer of musical tricks with the Choice Spirits

The Lavandieres or the Night Washerwomen, illustration for Legendes Rustiques
CHT174652 The Lavandieres or the Night Washerwomen, illustration for Legendes Rustiques by George Sand (1804-76) 1858 (litho) by Sand

The Devils Violin, illustration from the Legends of Alsace
CHT173730 The Devils Violin, illustration from the Legends of Alsace by Georges Spetz, 1905 (colour litho) by Sattler, Joseph (1867-1931); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

March, illustration from Festkalender published in Leipzig c
AFC215848 March, illustration from Festkalender published in Leipzig c.1910 (colour litho) by Thoma, Hans (1839-1924); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Souls by the Styx (oil on canvas)
PNH430976 Souls by the Styx (oil on canvas) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 89.6x71 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English, out of copyright

Fausts dream (chromolitho)
735811 Fausts dream (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fausts dream. Liebig card)

Man checking pipes at a distillery, south-west London
Man checking pipes (the specific gravity of the contents to ascertain the strength or proof) at the worm end, at the Octavius Smith and Co distillery, Thames Bank, south-west London. Date: 1842

Wash still at a distillery, south-west London
Wash still at the Octavius Smith and Co distillery, Thames Bank, south-west London. Date: 1842

Mash tun at a distillery, south-west London
Men stirring the contents of the mash tun (mashing machine) at the Octavius Smith and Co distillery, Thames Bank, south-west London. Date: 1842

Cooling floor at a distillery, south-west London
Cooling floor for ground meal at the Octavius Smith and Co distillery, Thames Bank, south-west London. Date: 1842

Grain mill and meal sacks at a distillery, south-west London
Grain mill and meal sacks being filled at the Octavius Smith and Co distillery, Thames Bank, south-west London. Date: 1842

View outside a distillery, Thames Bank, south-west London
View outside the Octavius Smith and Co distillery, Thames Bank, south-west London. 1842

The Tempest - Shakespeare
3782966 The Tempest - Shakespeare by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: William Shakespeares play The Tempest - Act I, scene 1 - The deck of the Kings Ship: a Storm Thunder and Lightning)

The Tempest - Shakespeare
3789608 The Tempest - Shakespeare by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: William Shakespeares play The Tempest - Act I, scene 1 - The deck of the Kings Ship: a Storm Thunder and Lightning)

Paradise Lost: Ithuriel and Zephon, by Dore
3779888 Paradise Lost: Ithuriel and Zephon, by Dore. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Paradise Lost, by John Milton: Ithuriel and Zephon, by Gustave Dore)

Four Captive Demons, 1470-1500 (w / c and gold on silk)
3493029 Four Captive Demons, 1470-1500 (w/c and gold on silk) by Persian School, (15th century); 34x20.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Possibly by Muhammad Siyah Qalam)

Guardian Spirit of the Waters, 1878 (charcoal with black chalk, stumping, erasing
2972608 Guardian Spirit of the Waters, 1878 (charcoal with black chalk, stumping, erasing, incising, & subtractive sponge work, heightened with white chalk)

La reine du ciel (engraving)
2793221 La reine du ciel (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La reine du ciel. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1866 1H)

Le patron des armes (engraving)
2793224 Le patron des armes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le patron des armes. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1866 1H)

Le Festin Des Trepasses (engraving)
2789244 Le Festin Des Trepasses (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Festin Des Trepasses. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 31 December 1893)

Le four Porion pour l evaporation des vinasses de betteraves et la calcination du produit de cette evaporation
2787577 Le four Porion pour l evaporation des vinasses de betteraves et la calcination du produit de cette evaporation (engraving) by French School

Vue d ensemble d une distillerie montee avec les appareils Desire Savalle et produisant... (engraving)
2787575 Vue d ensemble d une distillerie montee avec les appareils Desire Savalle et produisant... (engraving) by French School

Spring Fantasy (engraving)
3621748 Spring Fantasy (engraving) by Roll, Alfred (1846-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spring Fantasy. Illustration from Moderne Kunst in Meister-Holzschnitten - nach Gemalden und)

Stagecoach, Buchanans Black & White Scotch Whisky
Advertising showcard, Stagecoach, Buchanans Black & White Scotch Whisky

Saint Bernard dog with puppy, Buchanans Whisky
Advertising showcard, large Saint Bernard dog with puppy, Buchanans Black & White Scotch Whisky

Black & White terriers, Buchanans Whisky
Advertising showcard, Black & White Scots and West Highland terrier dogs, Buchanans Whisky

Poltergeists (spiritism) (chromolitho)
1093879 Poltergeists (spiritism) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poltergeists (spiritism)

A Quiet Night on Board Ship (engraving)
1061404 A Quiet Night on Board Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Quiet Night on Board Ship)

The King and the Forester (colour litho)
1037543 The King and the Forester (colour litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King and the Forester)

Sir Walter Gilbey, of W&A Gilbey Ltd, wine and spirit merchants. late 19th century

The Old George Inn, Edgware, Middlesex. Date: circa 1910s

Russell Street, Melbourne, Australia, with Richardsons Hotel, J Richardson Wine & Spirits Merchant,s Barnetts Ham & Beef Shop, and the National Loan Office. Date: circa 1902

Advert, Henry Pointer, Wine and Spirit Merchant, Albion Street, Cheltenham. 1826

Poster, The Poor Mans Burden -- Lloyd Georges Budget on food, beer, tobacco and spirits. Date: circa 1909

The Flying Head Put To Flight (engraving)
980414 The Flying Head Put To Flight (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flying Head Put To Flight)

Doll of Calako Mana (colour litho)
980388 Doll of Calako Mana (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doll of Calako Mana)

A New Opera by an Englishwoman (litho)
1600821 A New Opera by an Englishwoman (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Opera by an Englishwoman, Scenes from " Der Wald)

Troisieme appareil distillatoire d Isaac Berard (engraving)
2787578 Troisieme appareil distillatoire d Isaac Berard (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troisieme appareil distillatoire d Isaac Berard)

Self-portrait, c. 1910 (oil on canvas)
3525767 Self-portrait, c.1910 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 101.9x84.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Also known as Leading the Life in the West)

Seller of spirits
3433172 Seller of spirits by Lingelbach, Johannes (1622-74); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; (add.info)

A primeval Stock Exchange - Bull versus Bear (colour litho)
3641723 A primeval Stock Exchange - Bull versus Bear (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A primeval Stock Exchange - Bull versus Bear)

A Distillery with an elderly Man buying Gin from a Woman, c. 1640-49 (oil on panel)
1217897 A Distillery with an elderly Man buying Gin from a Woman, c. 1640-49 (oil on panel) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 48.4x65.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

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"Spirits: A Journey through Time and Taste" Step into the world of spirits, where history and flavor intertwine. From the iconic Bitter Campari advertisement in 1921 to the alluring Dubonnet ad that captivated audiences, these timeless images remind us of the allure of these intoxicating elixirs. Coates Plymouth Gin takes center stage, inviting you to indulge in its smoothness and botanical notes. As we embark on "The Ghost Train, " a thrilling ride filled with laughter and excitement, we realize that spirits not only warm our hearts but also bring people together. Cinzano's vibrant poster by Leonetto Cappiello transports us back to 1920s Italy, evoking a sense of sophistication and elegance. Meanwhile, Glenlivet Scotch Whisky distillery stands as a testament to craftsmanship since 1890 – each sip tells a story steeped in tradition. Monnet Cognac captures our imagination with its refined taste and rich heritage dating back to 1927. The hauntingly beautiful artwork "The Vampire II" by Edvard Munch reminds us that they are evoke emotions beyond words. In County Cork's Midleton lies the Jameson Irish Whiskey Distillery – an expansive copper wonderland where time-honored techniques create liquid gold cherished worldwide. His Masters Vice by George Studdy playfully portrays how even man's best friend appreciates a good drink. Artistic masterpieces like Lesage's painting depicting spirits swirling within ethereal realms remind us that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to these libations. And who could forget Three Women Drinking? A celebration of friendship intertwined with shared moments over glasses clinking and can more than just drinks; they embody culture, history, and camaraderie. They transport us across eras and continents while leaving an indelible mark on our palates.