Chain Collection (page 7)

Madame Jacques-Louis Leblanc (Francoise Poncelle, 1788-1839), 1823

The Marquis of Salisbury, K. G. Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary, 1900. Creator
The Marquis of Salisbury, K.G. Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary, 1900. Robert Gascoyne-Cecil (1830-1903), styled Lord Robert Cecil, Prime Minister during the Second Boer War

William Dugdale, c1675, (1943). Creator: Unknown
William Dugdale, c1675, (1943). Portrait of English antiquary and herald William Dugdale (1605-1686). As a scholar he was influential in the development of medieval history as an academic subject

Sign Board from the White Hart, Witley, Surrey, c1750, (1943). Creator: Unknown
Sign Board from the White Hart, Witley, Surrey, c1750, (1943). Wooden sign made c1750, from The White Hart pub which dates from the 16th century

Through the Panama Canal, Pedro Miguel Locks, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
Through the Panama Canal, Pedro Miguel Locks, c1930s. Pedro Miguel Locks on the Panama Canal, one of the greatest engineering works ever undertaken when it opened in 1914

Arrival of a Steamer at Southampton Docks, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Arrival of a Steamer at Southampton Docks, 1898. The Southampton Docks company was formed in 1835, the first dock opened in 1842 and became known as The Gateway to the Empire

Wall Covering, The Pheasants from the Vatican Verdures Series, after 1799
Wall Covering, " The Pheasants" from the " Vatican Verdures" Series, after 1799. France developed a thriving silk industry in Lyon with the goal of becoming the fashion center of

King William IV, (c1830s?). Creator: Unknown
King William IV, (c1830s?). Portrait of William IV (1765-1837), King of the United Kingdom, in the ceremonial robes he wore at his coronation on 8 September 1831

Atabalipa, (c1502-1533), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Atabalipa, (c1502-1533), 1830. Atahualpa (c1502-1533) the last Inca Emperor. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J

Mr Edmund G Lamb, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Mr Edmund G Lamb, 1911. Portrait of a man. From " British Sports and Sportsmen: Racing Coursing and Steeplechasing", Part II, edited by William Scarth Dixon. [1911]

Martello Tower, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, UK, 25 / 5 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies
Martello Tower, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, UK, 25/5/10. Part of a chain of buildings from the early 19th century built to warn of the possible invasion by Napoleon, now visitor accommodation

Dry Dock at Esquimalt, British Columbia, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Dry Dock at Esquimalt, British Columbia, c1897. Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island on the west coast of British Columbia, Canada

Sheridans Tomb, National Cemetery, Washington, D. C. c1897. Creator: Unknown
Sheridans Tomb, National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. c1897. The tomb of Civil War Major General Philip Henry Sheridan in Arlington National Cemetery

This proud one would of his strength against almighty Jove make trial, c1890
" This proud one would of his strength against almighty Jove make trial, " said my guide; " whence he is thus requited: Ephialtes him they call", c1890

O senseless spirit! let thy horn for thee interpret, c1890. Creator
" O senseless spirit! let thy horn for thee interpret: therewith vent thy rage, if rage or other passion wring thee", c1890

St. Nicolas... saves the lives of..Innocent People... 1888, (1965). Creator: Il ya Repin
St. Nicolas, the Miracle-worker, saves the lives of Three Innocent People wrongly condemned to be executed in Mira in Lykia, 1888, (1965). St Nicholas saving three innocents from execution

Henry Fitzalan, Earl of Arundel, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: John Henry Robinson
Henry Fitzalan, Earl of Arundel, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English nobleman Henry Fitzalan, 19th Earl of Arundel (c1511-1580), a prominent figure at the courts of Edward VI

King Edward The Sixth, (early-mid 19th century). Creators: Henry Thomas Ryall, Unknown
King Edward The Sixth, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of Edward VI (1537-1553), King of England. The son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, Edward became king in 1547 when just nine years old

Il Ballo dell Orso, 1815. Creator: Bartolomeo Pinelli
Il Ballo dell Orso, 1815. A bear, chained and muzzled, is forced to dance to earn coins for its master. Dogs in miniature outfits walk on their hind legs as the crowd looks on

Unbekannte Dame, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Unbekannte Dame, (1933). Portrait of an unknown woman, possibly in a box at the theatre, after a miniature by either Caroline Stelzner or Karl Ferdinand Stelzner

A Negro hung alive by the Ribs to a Gallows, pub. 1796. Creator: John Gabriel Stedman (1744-97)
A Negro hung alive by the Ribs to a Gallows, from Narrative of a Five Years Expedition against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam, in Guiana, on the Wild Coast of South America, from the year 1772

Modern liners for Far Eastern Services of the German Lloyd Line built in 1935, 1937
For the Far Eastern Services of the German Lloyd Line, three modern liners were built in 1935, the Scharnhorst, the Gneisenau and the Posdam, 1937. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol

Gemma Nierga (1965 -), Spanish radio and television journalist, Gemma Nierga in radio studio

Russian warrior with his horse (Wereschtschagine painting), engraving, 1885

Houses at Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London, c1850

Edward III, King of England, c1370, (c1700). King Edward III is wearing robes, a crown placed over a hat, the badge of the Order of the Garter and a jewelled chain

St Paul before the Governor of Caesarea, Felix, and his Wife, Drusilla, c1810-1844

Sir John Whittaker Ellis, c1865. Artist: Maull & Co
Sir John Whittaker Ellis, wearing a scarlet gown and shrieval chain and badge, c1865. He served as Lord Mayor of London in 1881-1882

Sausages, c1660, from Cries of London, (c1819?). Artist: John Thomas Smith
Sausages, c1660, (c1819?). A sausage seller with her wares in a small basket under her arm. From Cries of London, (c1819?)

Third Degree of Torture of the Inquisition, 1813. Artist: LC Stadler
Third Degree of Torture of the Inquisition, 1813. The victim is stripped and an iron chain pulled against his chest until it breaks through the flesh to his bones; One of four scenes of Inquisition

A black and a white witch with a devil animal. Illustration from a collection of chapbooks on esoterica

Richard II, King of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
Richard II, King of England, (18th century). The reign of Richard II (1367-1400) was characterised by intermittent periods of tension between the king and the barons

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, British engineer, 1857. Artist: Robert Howlett
Isambard Kingdom Brunel, British engineer, 1857. Brunel (1806-1859) standing in front of the launching chains of his steamship the Great Eastern

Edward VI, King of England, (1825). Artist: Sarah, Countess of Essex
Edward VI, King of England, (1825). Portrait of Edward (1537-1553) aged about 14. The son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, he became king in 1547 when just 9 years old

King Edward II, Founder of Oriel College, 19th century. Edward II (1284-1327) succeeded his father, Edward I, in 1307. His reign was characterised by friction with the barons

Isambard Kingdom Brunel beside the Great Eastern, c1857. Artist: Robert Howlett
Isambard Kingdom Brunel beside the Great Eastern, c1857. Brunel (1806-1859) proposed to the Eastern Steam Navigation Company the construction of a steamship five or six times the size of any then in

Cutting off lead from a manganese chain casting, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1965
Cutting off lead from a manganese chain casting, Edgar Allens steel foundry, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1965

Chained bull

Children on a fairground ride, 2005

The Late Horace Hart, Hon. M. A. Dixon, 1916. Artist: Gillman
The Late Horace Hart, Hon. M.A. Dixon, 1916. Horace Henry Hart (1840-1916), English printer and biographer. From The British Printer Vol. XXIX. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co

Taking a submarine mine out of stores, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Portrait of Michel Montaigne, c1578, (1939). Artist: Daniel Dumonstier
Portrait of Michel Montaigne, c1578, (1939). Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592), philosopher. The portrait is housed in the Musee de Conde, Chantilly, France. From Verve - Nos. 5-6, July-October 1939

Slave Gang Crossing The African Desert, c1881-85. Episode of the Mahdist War, (1881-1899). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

The Reverend Robert Maguire, M. A. c19th century. Artist: Daniel John Pound
The Reverend Robert Maguire, M.A. c19th century. Reverend Robert Maguire (1826-1890), Irish-born Church of England clergyman. From a photograph by John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901)

Sir George Edward Wade (1869-1954), in the character of the Mayor of Mudcumdyke, c1912. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Sir George Edward Wade (1869-1954), in the character of the Mayor of Mudcumdyke, c1912. George Robey, English comedian, singer and actor

George Peabody, 1859. American-British financier widely regarded as the father of modern philanthropy. After a photograph of John Jabez Edwin Paisley Mayall of London (1813-1901)

King Henry VIII, c1537. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
King Henry VIII, c1537. King Henry VIII (1491-1547). Painting held in the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid. From The Outline of Art, edited by Sir William Orpen, K.B.E. R.A. R.I

Sunderland: the light house on the south pier, 1836. Artist: Edward Francis Finden
Sunderland: the light house on the south pier, 1836. After George Balmer (1806-1846). From Ports, Harbours, Watering Places and Coast Scenery of Great Britain, by William Finden (1787-1852)

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