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Allegorical title plate with the offering of the keys, 1751, Allegorical title plate with the offering of the keys of the city to the stadholder. In the foreground the city maid of Flushing with Mars, on the right History, in the air Fame.

The history of the birth of the Virgin Mary (antepentium), Antependium of tapestry fabric with four scenes: 1.Joachim in the temple 2.Proclamation to Anna by the angel 3.Meeting of Joachim and Anna under the Golden Gate 4.The birth of Mary, maker:

Thronus Justitiae duodecim pulcherrimis tabulis artificiosissime aeri incisis illustratus, Album with legal representations, Album with thirteen representations on fourteen album pages. The album contains the series: Thronus Justitiae. A title page

Giovanni de' Medici in consultation with Swiss mercenaries, Family History of the Family of de' Medici (volume 1) (series title), Mediceae Familiae rerum feliciter gestarum victoriae et triumphi (series title), Giovanni de' Medici, nicknamed

Committee of French Requisitions, 1795, The Committee of French Requisitions (title on object), Hollandia Regenerata (series title), Cartoon on the Committee of French Requisitions, 1795. Members of the committee confiscate money and goods from

Portrait of the geographer P.H. Witkamp, Carte-de-visite is part of a group of portraits from the estate of A.J. Nijland, collector of history prints, Ch. Binger & Co., Haarlem, 1881, paper, albumen print, height 104 mm × width 67 mm

Portrait of F. de Hooge [us], Carte-de-visite is part of a group of portraits offered to A.J. Nijland, collector of history prints, in August 1878, anonymous, Amsterdam, c. Aug-1878, paper, albumen print, height 104 mm × width 67 mm

Group Of Conifers Near The Obelisk On Windsor Estate, Group Of Scotch Firs Near The Obelisk. Age 104 Years (title on object), Group of conifers near the obelisk on Windsor Estate. In the foreground right a woman with a child on a pony. The

Retreat of Pietro Strozzi during the battle of Marciano, Family history of the de' Medici family (part 2) (series title), Mediceae Familiae rerum feliciter gestarum victoriae et triumphi (series title), The battle of Marciano in 1554. The French

History of housing, at the 1889 World's Fair, L'Histoire de l'Habitation (coté gauche) (title on object), Exposition Universelle de 1889 (series title on object), Jules Hippolyte Queval (mentioned on object), Paris, 1889, cardboard, paper,

Portrait of teacher L. Bouwman Noorddijk, Carte-de-visite is part of a group of portraits offered to A.J. Nijland, collector of history prints, Von Kolkow, Groningen, 1873, paper, photographic support, albumen print, height 104 mm × width

Descendant reading about the history of the present time, 1796, De Nakomelingschap by 't leezen der Historie van den Tegens woordigen tyd (title on object), Cartoon of a man (our descendant) who when reading the history of the present time is both

Defeat of the Turks at Piombino, Family History of the Family of the de' Medici (volume 2) (series title), Mediceae Familiae rerum feliciter gestarum victoriae et triumphi (series title), The Battle of Piombino in 1555. The invasion of the Ottoman

Giovanni de' Medici before King Francis IFamily history of the de' Medici family (part 1) (series title), Mediceae Familiae rerum feliciter gestarum victoriae et triumphi (series title), In an army camp Giovanni de Medici, nicknamed 'dalle Bande

Amsterdam Keizersgracht 808-806 Amsterdam: to photographs, for the most part taken by F.W. van den Berg around the years 1930-1931, Album contains a map of the neighborhood and a (handwritten) history of the house, photographs of the interior,

Two albums of 25 and 24 rubbings respectively, Rubbings of stone relief, the themes drawn from the history, mythology and religion of pre-Buddhist China., anonymous, Shandong, c. 1900 and/or c. 150, paper, ink

History of French coinage, 6 cartes-de-visite (mosaics) of the monetary history of France., A. Duvernel, (mentioned on object), Paris, c. 1860 - c. 1870, paper, cardboard, albumen print, height 105 mm × width 63 mm

Siege of Monteriggioni, Family History of the Family of the de' Medici (volume 2) (series title), Mediceae Familiae rerum feliciter gestarum victoriae et triumphi (series title), Cosimo de' Medici and his troops advance on Monteriggioni, near

Here begins a scoone stomme passye met Storien wt den bijbel ende ende ende ende ende ende ende ende, Stomme Passie, Book with 81 woodcuts in leather contemporary binding with brass clasp and brass support ring. The book contains the Christian

The death of a doe dedicated to Artemis, The history of Iphigenia and Orestes (series title), Tapestry showing Agamemnon killing a doe dedicated to Artemis; from a series of five tapestries with representations borrowed from Iphigenia on Tauris by

Giovanni de' Medici kills his opponent in a duel, Family history of the de' Medici family (volume 1) (series title), Mediceae Familiae rerum feliciter gestarum victoriae et triumphi (series title), Giovanni de Medici, nicknamed 'dalle Bande Nere'

History of Staindrop church and monuments, H.C. Lipscomb, (mentioned on object), publisher: Marshall, and Company Simpkin, (mentioned on object), London, 1888, paper, linen (material), printing, albumen print, height 197 mm × width 127

Capture of Milan, Family History of the Family of the de' Medici (volume 1) (series title), Mediceae Familiae rerum feliciter gestarum victoriae et triumphi (series title), The young Giovanni de' Medici, nicknamed 'dalle Bande Nere', conquers

Cosimo de' Medici before the College of Cardinals and Pope Pius V, Family History of the De' Medici Family (volume 3) (series title), Mediceae Familiae rerum feliciter gestarum victoriae et triumphi (series title), Cosimo de' Medici before the

Portrait of Mr. H. Compier, Carte-de-visite is part of a group of portraits offered to A.J. Nijland, collector of history prints., A. van Groeneveldt, Utrecht, before 1882, paper, photographic support, albumen print, height 104 mm × width

Album of rubbings, Rubbings of stone relief, the themes are drawn from the history, mythology and religion of pre-Buddhist China., anonymous, Shandong, c. 1900 and/or c. 150, paper, ink, height 42 cm × width 25 cm × depth 9 cm

History of an imperial servant in Persia; Time with the Mexicans, Persian History, Histoire de Perse, Veder Painter Konst, Art de peindre chés les Mexiquains (title on object), Les Indes Orientales et Occidentales et autres lieux (series

Giovanni de' Medici ensures a safe retreat of the imperial army at the fortress of Pontevico, Family History of the De' Medici Family (volume 1) (series title), Mediceae Familiae rerum feliciter gestarum victoriae et triumphi (series title),

Portrait of Dr. Willem Gleuns jr, W. Gleuns jr., Carte-de-visite is part of a group of portraits offered to A.J. Nijland, collector of history prints., anonymous, Netherlands, before 1878, paper, photographic support, albumen print, height

Portrait of Mr. K. Bouman, teacher, offered to Mr. A.J. Nijland, Carte-de-visite is part of a group of portraits offered to A.J. Nijland, collector of history prints, December 1879, Wegner & Mottu, Amsterdam, before Dec-1879, paper, albumen

Coronation of Cosimo De' Medici in 1569, Family History of the De' Medici Family (volume 3) (series title), Mediceae Familiae rerum feliciter gestarum victoriae et triumphi (series title), In the Sistine Chapel Cosimo De' Medici is crowned Grand

Portrait of Mr. Gobius Dusart, Gobius Dusart, Carte-de-visite is part of a group of portraits offered to A.J. Nijland, collector of history prints., anonymous, unknown, c. 1860 - c. 1880, paper, photographic support, albumen print, height

Return of Grand Duke Cosimo I of Tuscany to his palace, Family History of the De' Medici Family (volume 3) (series title), Mediceae Familiae rerum feliciter gestarum victoriae et triumphi (series title), After his coronation, Grand Duke Cosimo I

Portrait of Mr. W.F. van Stuyvesant Meyen, retired scout by night, Carte-de-visite is part of a group of portraits offered to A.J. Nijland, collector of history prints., Jean Jacques Antoine van Winsen, Utrecht, c. 1880 - c. 1905, paper,

Portrait of Mr. H.N. Thoden van Velzen, Carte-de-visite is part of a group of portraits offered to A.J. Nijland, collector of history prints., Cornelis Bernardus Broersma, Leeuwarden, c. 1879, paper, photographic support, albumen print,

Outburst of Pietro Strozzi, Family History of the Family of the de' Medici (volume 2) (series title), Mediceae Familiae rerum feliciter gestarum victoriae et triumphi (series title), Pietro Strozzi makes an outburst from besieged Sienna (1554). In

Triumph gate in honor of women, 1599, Arcus triumphalis fortunae muliebris (title on object), Triumph gate in honor of women, December 1599. Triumphal gate of the city of Antwerp with Fortuna and trumpeters on a balustrade at the top. Further

Orestes and Pylades before Iphigenia, The History of Iphigenia and Orestes (series title), Tapestry with King Thoas of Tauris ordering Iphigeneia to sacrifice the captured Orestes and Pylades to Artemis; from a series of five tapestries with

Giovanni de' Medici surrounded in Rome, Family history of the de' Medici family (part 1) (series title), Mediceae Familiae rerum feliciter gestarum victoriae et triumphi (series title), The young Giovanni de Medici, nicknamed 'dalle Bande Nere',

Bauer drew after the statues of knights in armor exhibited in the museum dedicated to the military history of France. Page 69 from a sketchbook with 35 pages, Knight on horseback in armour from the Musée des Invalides., draughtsman: Marius Bauer,

Bauer drew after the statues of knights in armor exhibited in the museum dedicated to the military history of France. Page 68 from a sketchbook with 35 pages, Knight on horseback in armour from the Musée des Invalides., draughtsman: Marius Bauer,

View from No.3 Temple Row West, Birmingham, 1821 Samuel Lines Snr, Topographical Views, Birmingham history, Cityscape, England, Midlands

John Bright's Reception In Birmingham, 1883 Five engravings relating to John Bright's Reception in Birmingham, Page from The London Illustrated News, featuring five engravings relating to John Bright's reception in Birmingham, 1883. Illustrations

Box of Perry Pen Nibs Manufacturer: Josiah Mason Card box with lid, pen nib mounted on top with gold foil surround containing 50 pen nibs, Social history, Science and Industry, Manufacturers, Writing, Calligraphy, Metal, Birmingham history,

Medical instrument, Surgeon's Instrument Case, c1798 This surgeon's mahogany instrument case was used by William Aston, a surgeon, about 1798. It contains five scalpels with ebony handles, made by Laundy. The silver blow pipe was used for

Postcard, Burlington Street Junior School Aston Topographical Views, Girl, Social history, Topographical Views, Child, Teacher, Birmingham history, Teaching, School, Classroom

The Birmingham Horse Fair, 1841-1849 By: David Cox, Watercolour, Animal, Horse, Birmingham history

18th Century Copper Token, Library, Birmingham, 1797 Peter Kempson, 18th Century, Numismatics, Coin, Library, Metal, Copper, Birmingham history

Topographical view of Birmingham, Watercolour Drawing Doorway of 37, Waterloo St, Birmingham, By F. Chamberlain, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Plaque of Charles Dickens, 1885 Carved by: T Fowke Social History, Profile of Charles Dickens carved into pearwood., Applied Arts, 19th Century, Wood, Sculpture, Literature, Author, Carved

Lithograph, D Cope & Son, Bartholomew St, Birmingham, 1862 Topographical Views, Vol IV Drawn by: F Grew Lithographer: F Grew, D Cope & Son's Spoon & Fork Works, Bartholomew St, Birmingham., Topographical Views, Science and Industry,

The Soho Manufactory near Birmingham Belonging to Messers Boulton & Watt Engraving. View of Soho manufactory, Handsworth. From The Monthly Magazine and British Register, May 1797, Social history, Topographical Views, Science and Industry, Lunar

Topographical view of Birmingham, Watercolour Hill Street and Town Hall, Birmingham, By Allen Edward Everitt, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Pearl Button, 1790-1800, Pearl button. Edge lightly carved with foliate design. Rope design in relief surrounds a central red moulded glass flower, held in place with copper pin. Copper pin shank with drilled brass ring., Social history,

Framed George Dawson, 1850-1855 John Prescott Knight, Oil Painting, Portrait, Male, Birmingham history, Bearded, Religion, Preacher

Topographical view of Birmingham, Watercolour Drawing Doorway of 45, Whittall St, Birmingham, By F. Chamberlain, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Engraving, Cherry St Chapel, Topographical Views, Birmingham history, Architecture, Church

Topographical view of Birmingham, Watercolour The Golden Lion pub, Deritend, Birmingham By James Billingsley, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Engraving, Swan Hotel, High Street, Birmingham, 25, 07, 1829 Engraver: Thomas Radclyffe Publisher: William Emans Drawn by: Thomas Radclyffe Topographical Views, Vol iii, Topographical Views, Animal, Horse, Birmingham history, Carriage,

Scientific instrument, Culpepper Compound Microscope, with Case, 1725-30 The compound microscope was invented in the early seventeenth century. Until around 1740, all microscopes consisted of a thin wooden or cardboard cylinder, generally

Topographical view of Birmingham, Etching Midland Institute, Birmingham, By Oliver Baker, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Portrait of Alderman Edward Lawley Parker, 1905 By Sir James Jebusa Shannon, Oil Painting, Portrait, Male, Birmingham history

Topographical view of Birmingham, Watercolour Victoria Square Birmingham By Ernest A. Mayo, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Postcard, The Green, Bournville, Birmingham 1908 Topographical Views, Topographical Views, Suburban, Birmingham history

Standing Cup and Cover, 1800-1900 This is a well made example of an ornamental cup and cover which has been turned from sycamore. The decoration is built up from a number of carvings which were then glued and dowelled together. Social history,

Engraving, Sketch Map of Birmingham, Circa 1876 Topographical Views, Vol ii Sketch map of the centre of Birmingham, indicating the areas of proposed improvements in the 1870s, including Corporation Street, Topographical Views, Plan,

Silhouette portrait of Mr James Bisset, 19th century Cut-out paper miniature portrait, Paper, Portrait, Oval, Birmingham history

The Forum, Rome, c.1805-1881 Samuel Palmer, Roman, Watercolour, Italy, Ruins, Blue sky, Frame, Topographic, Animal, Cow, Season, Summer, Roman history, Italy, Rome, Works on Paper

Money box, 19th Century 19th century English pine and metal money box. It works by placing a coin on the soldier's head. As he swings backwards and forwards, the coin falls into the tower and rings a bell. Getting the coins out is also fun. The

Postcard, Golden Cross Hotel Perry Common, 1930-40 Topographical Views, In the style described as Mock Tudor, Social history, Birmingham history, Public House, Postcard, Social history, Recreation & Leisure

Topographical view of Birmingham, Curzon Street Station, Birmingham, showing news cutting where ink drawing was published By John L. Baker, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Engraving, C Brandauer & Co, New John Street West, Birmingham Topographical Views, Vol iv C Brandauer's Steel Pen Works In New John St West., Topographical Views, Science and Industry, Manufacturers, Factory, Birmingham history,

Pottery Retort, a container used for distilling liquids Found at Weoley Castle, Birmingham, Ceramics, Birmingham history, Antiquities, Mediaeval

Birmingham from the Dome of St Philip's Church in 1821 By Samuel Lines Senior, Oil Painting, Topographical Views, Birmingham history, England, Midlands

Topographical view of Birmingham, Watercolour Christ Church from Waterloo Street, Birmingham By George Warren Blackham, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Tunbridgeware Glove Box, 1800-1900 This Tunbridgeware glove box was possibly made by Henry Hollamby of Tunbridge Wells around 1850-1860. The lid is decorated with a picture of Eton College which has been made from sticks of different woods, to make

An Iron Forge, c.1743-1822 Artist (Mezzotint):Richard Earlom After: Joseph Wright, Social history, Industry, Women, Frame, Printing, Mezzotint, Child, Men, Work, Workshop, Foundry, Works on Paper

Postcard, Graham White With Two Passengers, Castle Bromwich, c. 1900-1939 Topographical Views, Could be Claude Grahame-White, an English pioneer of aviation and the first to make a night flight., Topographical Views, Aeroplane, Aeronautical,

Standing Cup and Cover, 1800-1900 This is a well made example of an ornamental cup and cover which has been turned from sycamore. The decoration is built up from a number of carvings which were then glued and dowelled together. Social history,

Postcard, Great Gallery Aston Hall Topographical Views, Topographical Views, Long Gallery, Birmingham history, Postcard

Pear-Shaped Nesting Toy, 1895-1905 Sets of nesting toys were popular playthings in the late nineteenth century. Although they were often sold for a few pence, they took considerable skill to make. This set of six nesting pears was made in Hungary

Engraving, King Edward's Grammar School, Birmingham, Back View, Vol I Engraver: T Kearnan, Education, Topographical Views, Architecture, Printing, Engraving, School, Birmingham history, Teaching

Portrait Of James Lloyd, 1806 By John Constable, Oil Painting, Portrait, Male, Birmingham history

Booklet, Outer Circle Omnibus Service No.11, 1925-1939 Omnibus Guide & Route Plan, Birmingham Tramways and Omnibus Dept, Front cover of 48-Page booklet, containing descriptions and images of number 11 Outer Circle bus route around Birmingham.,

Town Hall Birmingham, undated L Tallis, Topographical Views, Printing, Engraving, Birmingham history, Architecture, Town Hall

Postcard, Hamstead Colliery Disaster, 1908 Topographical Views, Social history, Printed Materials, Birmingham history, Postcard, Social history, Employment, Manufacturers, Coal Mining

George Dawson, 1850-1855 John Prescott Knight, Oil Painting, Portrait, Male, Birmingham history, Bearded, Religion, Preacher

Postcard, Babies Bath Room, Pype Hayes Hall, Erdington Topographical Views, Topographical Views, Suburban, Birmingham history, Postcard

Lithograph, Grand Banquet, Birmingham Town Hall, 09, 04, 1854 Artist: Henry Harris Printer: R Moody, Social history, Topographical Views, Food, Birmingham history

Engraving, St Philip's Church, Topographical Views, Printing, Engraving, Birmingham history, Architecture, Church

Graphic Illustrations of Warwickshire: High Street Market, Birmingham, 1827 Engraver: William Radclyffe Artist: David Cox, Social history, Topographical Views, Printing, Engraving, Birmingham history, England, Midlands

Portrait of William Hutton (1723-1816), 1750-1800 British School, William Hutton was an English poet and historian and the first significant historian of the city, publishing his History of Birmingham in 1781., Oil Painting, Portrait, Male,

Knitting Sheath, 1600-1750 Knitting sheaths supported the weight of the knitting and stopped stitches slipping off the bottom of a double-ended needle. They were generally worn in the belt, on the right side, in a sloping position.They ranged from

Postcard, First Birmingham Military Hospital, 1918 Topographical Views, Topographical Views, World War I, Birmingham history, Hospital, Postcard, Armed Forces, Social history, Health and Medicine

Box of Perry Pen Nibs Manufacturer: Josiah Mason Card box with lid, pen nib mounted on top with gold foil surround containing 50 pen nibs, Social history, Science and Industry, Manufacturers, Writing, Calligraphy, Metal, Birmingham history,

Topographical view of Birmingham, Lyric Cinema, Edward Street, Birmingham, showing news cutting where ink drawing was published, By John L. Baker, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Steel button, 1790-1800 Flat steel button pierced and decorated with mille grain or raised dots & faceted steels. Pin of faceted steel boss fixes the wire shank in position. Produced in Birmingham., Social history, Manufacturers, Metal, Steel,

Topographical view of Birmingham, Ink Wash Drawing Birmingham Town Hall & Paradise St, Illuminated at night, with, crowds gathered in celebration of the marriage of Prince of Wales written in lights on the pediment of Town Hall:- 'Albert Edward

Topographical view of Birmingham, Pencil Drawing Preparation for the Railway, Hill Street, Birmingham Samuel Lines Snr, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Snuff Box, Portrait of John Baskerville (1706-1775) Artist: Samuel Raven After: James Millar, Made from hand painted paper, Applied Arts, 18th Century, Social history, Industry, Design, Typeface, Typography, Birmingham history

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