Watches Collection (#3)

The lady takes the reins while her groom watches admiringly. Date: 1902

During her annual spring holiday in the south of France, she watches the Holy Week procession through the streets of Nice Date: 1898

Seen from the Box 1906
Two ladies exchange comments while their male escort watches the action through his opera glass. Date: 1906

RELIGION/INDIA/KALI
KALI, the fearsome Hindu goddess of death, watches while a sacrifical victim is put painfully to death

JESUS ON CROSS POUSSIN
Mary watches, soldiers play dice, Jesus and his companions slowly die

On Time
Hadi Malijani

Broken time
Harry Bünger

If Wishes Were Horses (colour litho)
5222735 If Wishes Were Horses (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: If Wishes Were Horses)

Minute repeating full calendar keyless lever watch with moon phases in hunter case, c. 1900 (18k gold case)
5906700 Minute repeating full calendar keyless lever watch with moon phases in hunter case, c.1900 (18k gold case) by Pouldjian

Brian Ashton Watches Players England V Samoa, Rugby World CupFrance 07 England V Samoa Stade De La Beaujoire, Nantes, France 22 September 2007 Date: 22 September 2007

Mrs Armitages Watches Her Boys England V Italy, Rbs Six Nations England V Italy, Rbs Six Nations Twickenham, Middlesex, England 07 February 2009 Date: 07 February 2009

Verna Armitage Watches Her Boys England V Italy, Rbs Six Nations England V Italy, Rbs Six Nations Twickenham, Middlesex, England 07 February 2009 Date: 07 February 2009

Paul Collingwood Watches Some Sloppy Fielding England V Pakistan 1st Npower Test England V Pakistan 1st Npower Test Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England 29 July 2010 Date: 29 July 2010

Boxer Dog Watches Cricket Durham V Derbyshire C & G Trophy The Riverside, Chester Le Street, Co Durham 04 May 2005 Date: 04 May 2005

Wicket Keeper Kumar Sangakkara Watches Martin Guptill Been Bowled By Isuru Udana Thilakaratine New Zealand V Sri Lanka New Zealand V Sri Lanka Trent Bridge, Nottingham

Andrew Strauss Watches Prom The Pavillion 4th Ashes Test Match 4th Ashes Test Match, Npower Test Series 2009 Headingley, Leeds, England 07 August 2009 Date: 07 August 2009

Andrew Strauss Watches From The Pavillion 4th Ashes Test Match 4th Ashes Test Match, Npower Test Series 2009 Headingley, Leeds, England 07 August 2009 Date: 07 August 2009

Edoardo Molinari Watches Brothe Franceso Hit A Shot The Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor, 2010 The Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor, Newport, Wales, 2010 Celtic Manor, Newport

Craig Bellamy Watches Golf The Open, Royal Liverpool Date: 20 July 2006

David Toms Watches Colin Montgomerie Putt Ryder Cup, Oakland Hills, USA Ryder Cup Final Day Oakland Hills, Detroit, USA 19 September 2004 Date: 19 September 2004

Hal Sutton Watches Play Ryder Cup, Oakland Hills, USA Ryder Cup Day 2 Oakland Hills, Detroit, USA 18 September 2004 Date: 18 September 2004

Seve Watches Players On 17th Ryder Cup Valderrama, Spain, 28 September 1997 Date: 28 September 1997

Prince Andrew Watches The Ryder Cup At Oak Hill.N.Y. USA, 02 October 1995 Date: 02 October 1995

Dickie Bird Watches The Final World Snooker Championship World Snooker Championship The Crucible, Sheffield, England 03 May 2010 Date: 03 May 2010

Australian Water Dragon (Physignathus lesueurii), Australia
animal, animals, australia, australian, close, close-up, close-ups, closeup, closeups, detail, details, dragon, eye, eyes, face, faces, format, gaze, gazes, gazing, head, heads, landscape, lesueurii

Harp Seal pup sitting up on flippers looking at camera, Canada
Newborn Harp seal pup (Phoca groenlandicus) sitting up on flippers on the icy shore looking at camera; Canada

Portrait of bighorn sheep family standing on rocks, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Portrait of three young bighorn sheep standing on a cliff looking down at the camera; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1626423 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 April 1889)

A Relic of the Capture of Buda (engraving)
1624648 A Relic of the Capture of Buda (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Relic of the Capture of Buda)

Watchmakers workshop at La Chaux de Fonds (engraving)
727664 Watchmakers workshop at La Chaux de Fonds (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watchmakers workshop at La Chaux de Fonds)

Visit to a Clerkenwell watch factory (engraving)
582897 Visit to a Clerkenwell watch factory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit to a Clerkenwell watch factory)

Six pocket watches decorated with Revolutionary symbols (metal & enamel)
488862 Six pocket watches decorated with Revolutionary symbols (metal & enamel) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Switzerland (chromolitho)
2817156 Switzerland (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Switzerland. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Advert for watches from Mappin and Webb, London, 1925 Date: 1925

HMS "Terrible, "14, 220 Tons, the Largest Cruiser in the World, preparing for War (litho)
1606683 HMS " Terrible, " 14, 220 Tons, the Largest Cruiser in the World, preparing for War (litho) by Holland Tringham

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1596385 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

Advertisement, Bensons Watches (engraving)
1107371 Advertisement, Bensons Watches (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Bensons Watches)

Advertisements (engraving)
1107331 Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisements. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1107189 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

Pocket watches (metal & enamel)
488860 Pocket watches (metal & enamel) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Dials); French, out of copyright

Mappin Brothers Skirmisher wrist watch advertisement
Advertisement for the Skirmisher wrist watch by Mappin Brothers of Regent Street, London, complete with pigskin wristlet. " Strongly recommended by an officer of the Royal Horse Artillery

A pocket telescope, a silver pair case, and a box-lock pocket pistol, 19th century
828322 A pocket telescope, a silver pair case, and a box-lock pocket pistol, 19th century by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A pocket telescope by George Stebbing)

Victorian Greeting Card - Kittens Playing
Four kittens playing whilst alther watches. Date: circa 1890

Twinkle little star
Young girl with her doll watches the evening star from her bed. Artist: Clara Olmstead Date: 1909

The sailing ship
Young boy in a sailor suit watches a sailing ship arrive, manned by mice and the captain, a white goose. Artist: Alan Wright Date: circa 1910

Pocket watches (metal & enamel)
488859 Pocket watches (metal & enamel) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Dials); French, out of copyright

Pair-cased verge watch, c. 1685 (silver)
740649 Pair-cased verge watch, c.1685 (silver) by Colston, Richard (c.1682-1709); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

American Watch Co.s Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition
2629034 American Watch Co.s Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer

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"Timeless Elegance: A Glimpse into the World of Watches" Step back in time to 1931, when Rolex first captured hearts with their exquisite wrist watches. The iconic Rolex precision watches of 1937 set a new standard for accuracy and craftsmanship. In the enchanting painting "Moses, " Millais showcases a man wearing a Rolex wrist watch, symbolizing strength and sophistication. With hands up high, this timepiece becomes an emblem of power and style. Advertisements from that era highlighted the exceptional features of Rolex watches. The English Prizefighters proudly displayed their reliable companions on their wrists, while the Paris Gargoyle stood tall as a guardian of elegance. The advert for the revolutionary Rolex Oyster waterproof wrist watch in 1930 showcased its durability even during challenging times like the devastating flood at Johnstown, USA. This remarkable timepiece proved its resilience amidst chaos. Not only did pocket watches make a statement in fashion, but they also held historical significance. Mappin & Webb Ermeto Movado pocket watch from 1934 was an epitome of class and sophistication - an accessory fit for Sir Isaac Newton himself. From mythical creatures to great leaders, these captivating stories intertwine with horology. The Little Mermaid gracefully adorns her wrist with Ak/Col Pc's masterpiece - a testament to timeless beauty. Napoleon relied on his trusty spyglass to conquer nations; similarly, he trusted his faithful timepiece by his side. They have always been more than just tools; they are symbols representing our connection to history and our desire for precision and elegance.