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Holmes Collection

Background imageHolmes Collection: Holmes and Moriarty fighting over the Reichenbach Falls. Illustration for the short story The

Holmes and Moriarty fighting over the Reichenbach Falls. Illustration for the short story The Final Problem by Arthur Conan Do, 1896. From a private collection

Background imageHolmes Collection: Insignia of the Order of the British Empire, 1953

Insignia of the Order of the British Empire, 1953. The piece is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA

Background imageHolmes Collection: Robes of the Royal Victorian Order, 1953

Robes of the Royal Victorian Order, 1953. The piece is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Background imageHolmes Collection: Maj. T. [Theodore] Roosevelt, Jr., Lieut. C.R. Holmes, Sgt. J.A. Murphy, 5 Apr 1918

Maj. T. [Theodore] Roosevelt, Jr., Lieut. C.R. Holmes, Sgt. J.A. Murphy, 5 Apr 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Maj. T. [Theodore] Roosevelt, Jr., Lieut. C.R. Holmes, Sgt. J.A. Murphy, 5 Apr 1918. Lieutenant Christian R. Holmes and Sergeant James A

Background imageHolmes Collection: Prof. Wm. E. Holmes, President Central City College, Macon, Ga. 1902. Creator: Unknown

Prof. Wm. E. Holmes, President Central City College, Macon, Ga. 1902. Creator: Unknown
Prof. Wm. E. Holmes, President Central City College, Macon, Ga. 1902

Background imageHolmes Collection: Great Sword of State with scabbard, 1953

Great Sword of State with scabbard, 1953. The piece was commissioned in 1626 for the coronation of Charles I and is now part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London

Background imageHolmes Collection: Oliver Wendell Holmes, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes

Oliver Wendell Holmes, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1888

Background imageHolmes Collection: Niagara Falls, ca. 1855. Creator: Possibly by Silas A. Holmes

Niagara Falls, ca. 1855. Creator: Possibly by Silas A. Holmes
Niagara Falls, ca. 1855

Background imageHolmes Collection: Portrait of the violinist and composer Alfred Holmes (1837-1876). Creator: Anonymous

Portrait of the violinist and composer Alfred Holmes (1837-1876). Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of the violinist and composer Alfred Holmes (1837-1876). Private Collection

Background imageHolmes Collection: P. Holmes (Yorkshire), 1928. Creator: Unknown

P. Holmes (Yorkshire), 1928. Creator: Unknown
P. Holmes (Yorkshire), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]

Background imageHolmes Collection: Children cut-out from the series Heroes vs. Monsters by Bruguera publishers, Barcelona, ??1945

Children cut-out from the series Heroes vs. Monsters by Bruguera publishers, Barcelona, ??1945

Background imageHolmes Collection: Coronation rings, 1953. Artist: Rundell, Bridge and Rundell

Coronation rings, 1953. Artist: Rundell, Bridge and Rundell
Coronation rings, 1953. Queen Adelaides Coronation Rings (1831) are part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA

Background imageHolmes Collection: Chalices and patens, 1953

Chalices and patens, 1953. The pieces (17th century) are part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA

Background imageHolmes Collection: The crown made for the Prince of Wales in 1729, 1953

The crown made for the Prince of Wales in 1729, 1953. Coronet of Frederick was made in 1728 for Frederick, Prince of Wales, the eldest son of George II

Background imageHolmes Collection: Chalice, 1664, 1953

Chalice, 1664, 1953. The piece (1664) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Background imageHolmes Collection: Pitcher, 1692, 1953

Pitcher, 1692, 1953. The piece (1692) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Background imageHolmes Collection: Candlesticks, c. 1662, 1953

Candlesticks, c. 1662, 1953
Candlesticks, c.1662, 1953. The piece (c1662) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Background imageHolmes Collection: The Lily Font, 1953. Artist: Edward Barnard and Sons

The Lily Font, 1953. Artist: Edward Barnard and Sons
The Lily Font, 1953. The piece (1840) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Background imageHolmes Collection: Altar Dish, 1664, 1953. Artist: Henry Greenway

Altar Dish, 1664, 1953. Artist: Henry Greenway
Altar Dish, 1664, 1953. The piece (1664) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Background imageHolmes Collection: Exeter Salt, 1953. Artist: Johann Hass

Exeter Salt, 1953. Artist: Johann Hass
Exeter Salt, 1953. The piece (1630) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Background imageHolmes Collection: Hilt and scabbard of the Jewelled State Sword, 1953

Hilt and scabbard of the Jewelled State Sword, 1953. The piece was commissioned in 1820 for the coronation of George IV and is now part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London

Background imageHolmes Collection: Table Fountain, 1953. Artist: Peter Oehr I

Table Fountain, 1953. Artist: Peter Oehr I
Table Fountain, 1953. The piece (c1661) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Background imageHolmes Collection: Ampulla and Spoon, 1953

Ampulla and Spoon, 1953. The pieces (second half 12th century) are part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA

Background imageHolmes Collection: St. Edwards Crown with which the Sovereign is crowned, 1953

St. Edwards Crown with which the Sovereign is crowned, 1953. St Edwards Crown, the official coronation crown of British monarchs and part of the Crown Jewels

Background imageHolmes Collection: Ewer and basin, c. 1735, 1953

Ewer and basin, c. 1735, 1953
Ewer and basin, c.1735, 1953. The pieces (1735) are part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. They were used in 1738 for the baptism of the future King George III

Background imageHolmes Collection: Arms Dish, 1660, 1953. Artist: Henry Greenway

Arms Dish, 1660, 1953. Artist: Henry Greenway
Arms Dish, 1660, 1953. The piece (1660) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Background imageHolmes Collection: Robes of the Order of the Garter, 1953

Robes of the Order of the Garter, 1953. The piece is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Background imageHolmes Collection: Dish warmer and cover, c. 1820, 1953

Dish warmer and cover, c. 1820, 1953
Dish warmer and cover, c.1820, 1953. The piece (c1820) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA

Background imageHolmes Collection: The Sovereigns Orb and Queen Mary IIs Orb, 1953

The Sovereigns Orb and Queen Mary IIs Orb, 1953. The Sovereigns Orb was commissioned for the coronation of Charles II (1661)

Background imageHolmes Collection: The head of the Sceptre with the Cross, 1953. Artist: Robert Viner

The head of the Sceptre with the Cross, 1953. Artist: Robert Viner
The head of the Sceptre with the Cross, 1953. The piece was commissioned in 1661 for the coronation of Charles II and is now part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London

Background imageHolmes Collection: The Prince and Princess of Wales with the infant Prince Albert Victor, 1864 (1910)

The Prince and Princess of Wales with the infant Prince Albert Victor, 1864 (1910). Artist: Vernon Heath
The Prince and Princess of Wales with the infant Prince Albert Victor, 1864 (1910). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume I edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd

Background imageHolmes Collection: The future King George V and Queen Mary shortly after their marriage, 1893 (1911). Artist: WS Stuart

The future King George V and Queen Mary shortly after their marriage, 1893 (1911). Artist: WS Stuart
The future King George V and Queen Mary shortly after their marriage, 1893 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd

Background imageHolmes Collection: The crypt under the chancel of St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, 1910 (1911)

The crypt under the chancel of St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, 1910 (1911)
The crypt under the chancel of St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, where the body of King Edward VII lies, 1910 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II Edited by Sir Richard Holmes

Background imageHolmes Collection: Lower Broadway, New York City, USA, 20th century. Artist: J Dearden Holmes

Lower Broadway, New York City, USA, 20th century. Artist: J Dearden Holmes
Lower Broadway, New York City, USA, 20th century. Sunbeam Tours stereoscopic card detail. (Colorised black and white print)

Background imageHolmes Collection: Mr. Riley. Umjan. Mr. Dawson, 1902. Artist: TW Holmes

Mr. Riley. Umjan. Mr. Dawson, 1902. Artist: TW Holmes
Mr. Riley. Umjan. Mr. Dawson, 1902. The Shangani Patrol (or Wilsons Patrol), comprising 34 soldiers in the service of the British South Africa Company

Background imageHolmes Collection: Silver-gilt tankards, c. 1661, 1953

Silver-gilt tankards, c. 1661, 1953
Silver-gilt tankards, c.1661, 1953. The pieces (c1661) are part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA

Background imageHolmes Collection: Watendlalh Tarn, near Kewsick, 1919 (1931). Artist: Charles John Holmes

Watendlalh Tarn, near Kewsick, 1919 (1931). Artist: Charles John Holmes
Watendlalh Tarn, near Kewsick, 1919 (1931). Painting held at the Harris Museum & Art Gallery, Preston. From The Studio Volume 102, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1931]

Background imageHolmes Collection: Lock Gates, Blackburn, 1928 (1931). Artist: Charles John Holmes

Lock Gates, Blackburn, 1928 (1931). Artist: Charles John Holmes
Lock Gates, Blackburn, 1928 (1931). From The Studio Volume 102, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1931]

Background imageHolmes Collection: The Prince of Wales as a patron of the arts, 1896 (1911). Artist: W&D Downey

The Prince of Wales as a patron of the arts, 1896 (1911). Artist: W&D Downey
The Prince of Wales as a patron of the arts, 1896 (1911). The future King Edward VII in the robes of the Chancellor of the University of Wales

Background imageHolmes Collection: King Edward VII with Queen Alexandra, c1908 (1911). Artist: Lafayette

King Edward VII with Queen Alexandra, c1908 (1911). Artist: Lafayette
King Edward VII with Queen Alexandra, c1908 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1911]

Background imageHolmes Collection: King Edward VIIs hearse being drawn into the grounds of Windsor Castle, 1910 (1911)

King Edward VIIs hearse being drawn into the grounds of Windsor Castle, 1910 (1911). Artist: Horace Walter Nicholls
The last homecoming: King Edward VIIs hearse being drawn into the castle grounds at Windsor, 1910 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O

Background imageHolmes Collection: King Edward VIIs last journey through London: the funeral cortege in Piccadilly, 1910 (1911)

King Edward VIIs last journey through London: the funeral cortege in Piccadilly, 1910 (1911). Artist: Byam Shaw
King Edward VIIs last journey through London: the funeral cortege in Piccadilly, 1910 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II Edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O

Background imageHolmes Collection: The homage of his people: King Edwards lying in state, Westminster Hall, May 16-19, 1910 (1911)

The homage of his people: King Edwards lying in state, Westminster Hall, May 16-19, 1910 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O

Background imageHolmes Collection: The Private Chapel of Buckingham Palace, c1910 (1911). Artist: HN King

The Private Chapel of Buckingham Palace, c1910 (1911). Artist: HN King
The Private Chapel of Buckingham Palace, where The Royal Family held services after King Edward VIIs death, c1910 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes

Background imageHolmes Collection: King Edward VII in his study at Marlborough House, London, c1904 (1911). Artist: Russell & Sons

King Edward VII in his study at Marlborough House, London, c1904 (1911). Artist: Russell & Sons
King Edward VII in his study at Marlborough House, London, c1904 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1911]

Background imageHolmes Collection: The Royal house party at The Grove, Watford, Lord Clarendons residence, in July, 1909 (1911)

The Royal house party at The Grove, Watford, Lord Clarendons residence, in July, 1909 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II Edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O

Background imageHolmes Collection: King Edward VII in private life, c1903 (1911). Artist: WS Stuart

King Edward VII in private life, c1903 (1911). Artist: WS Stuart
King Edward VII in private life, c1903 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1911]

Background imageHolmes Collection: King Edward VII in a Tyrolean hat, 1903 (1911)

King Edward VII in a Tyrolean hat, 1903 (1911). The King photographed in Vienna in September, 1903. From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O



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