Argent Collection

Old Wine Bottles
Old and mouldy... fine wines in old bottles, from the famous caves of the Tour d Argent restaurant in Paris, France. Date: 1930s

The Royal Coat of Arms of King George V. Arms: Quarterly, first and fourth, gules three lions passant guardant in pale or, (England); second or, a lion rampant within a tressure flory counter-flory

The Queens Visit To Her Birthplace: The Scene Outside St. Marys Church, Kensington, (c1897)
The Queens Visit To Her Birthplace: The Scene Outside St. Marys Church, Kensington, London, (c1897). In the carriage with Her Majesty are the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess Serge of Russia

There's no harm in having too much, from 100 Proverbs, 1845 (engraving)
1733450 There's no harm in having too much, from 100 Proverbs, 1845 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info.: 100 proverbs, engraving by JJ Granville, 1845)

Letter O Goldsmith (makes and sells silverware). Engraving in "An instructive alphabet of arts and crafts"
DUV4211530 Letter O Goldsmith (makes and sells silverware). Engraving in "An instructive alphabet of arts and crafts"

The harp of Brian Boromh (1,2), silver prize harp (3), and bell harp (4). Copperplate engraving from Abraham Rees'
FLO4593969 The harp of Brian Boromh (1,2), silver prize harp (3), and bell harp (4). Copperplate engraving from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401115 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Sword hilt in iron decorated with silver A, and gilt hunting pipes decorated with sapphires B and a crocodile C
FLO4644200 Sword hilt in iron decorated with silver A, and gilt hunting pipes decorated with sapphires B and a crocodile C

View of city and mountain of Potosi, Bolivia, and its silver mines. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Nasi
FLO4621084 View of city and mountain of Potosi, Bolivia, and its silver mines. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Nasi from Giulio Ferrrario's Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Ancient Peruvian utensils and tools, including Inca tomb A, B, pendant in gold and silver C, copper axe heads D
FLO4621168 Ancient Peruvian utensils and tools, including Inca tomb A, B, pendant in gold and silver C, copper axe heads D, mirrors called Inca-rirpo E, F, G, stone axe H, pins I, L, M, clip K

Precious metals including gold 1, silver 2,3, copper dendrite 4, blue copper 5, malachite copper 6, garnet tin 7
FLO4573361 Precious metals including gold 1, silver 2,3, copper dendrite 4, blue copper 5, malachite copper 6, garnet tin 7, tin crystal 8, and tin sand 9

French medieval silver (argent) and copper (billon) coins with coat of arms: gros tournaments 1,2, blanc 3,4, liard 5
FLO4570346 French medieval silver (argent) and copper (billon) coins with coat of arms: gros tournaments 1,2, blanc 3,4, liard 5, and obole 6

Drapeau de la Liberte flotte sur la Terre. Flag of Liberty float above Earth
5674956 Drapeau de la Liberte flotte sur la Terre. Flag of Liberty float above Earth. by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); (add.info.: Histoire. France. Iere Guerre Mondiale)

Economy. Thomas Gresham and the queen Elisabeth inaugurate the London Stock Exchange, 1571
3433716 Economy. Thomas Gresham and the queen Elisabeth inaugurate the London Stock Exchange, 1571. Imagery, France, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: Economie. Imagerie, France, debut 20eme. Coll. Part)

History. Spain. Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, and the trader Anton Fugger. Imagery, France, c.1900 (print)
3433712 History. Spain. Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, and the trader Anton Fugger. Imagery, France, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: Imagerie, France, debut 20eme. Coll. Part. History. Spain)

(print)
3434424 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Bibl. Nationale, Paris (B.N.F. )Religion. China. Cai Shen (God of Prosperity) and the Cash Tree

A man of the Tuda race of the Nilagiri hills in India. He wears a handlebar mustache and silver necklace
FLO4688349 A man of the Tuda race of the Nilagiri hills in India. He wears a handlebar mustache and silver necklace. Handcoloured lithograph from James Cowles Prichard's Natural History of Man

Cup tracing the foundation of Cesaree in Palestine, 4th century AD (bronze, silver & copper)
JLJ4581416 Cup tracing the foundation of Cesaree in Palestine, 4th century AD (bronze, silver & copper); Diameter 20 cm cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Cup in bronze)

Duro minted in 1808 (duro Ferdinand VII). Corner. SPAIN. CASTILLE-LA MANCHA. Toledo. Army Museum
CUL4878558 Duro minted in 1808 (duro Ferdinand VII). Corner. SPAIN. CASTILLE-LA MANCHA. Toledo. Army Museum; Army Museum, Toledo, Spain; (add.info.: Duro minted in 1808 (duro Ferdinand VII). Corner

Superb sword hilt from the mid-16th century. Guard and pommel in black iron decorated with gold and silver figures
FLO4644168 Superb sword hilt from the mid-16th century. Guard and pommel in black iron decorated with gold and silver figures, grip with mesh of gold wire in a feather pattern

History. France. La Semeuse (the sower). Marianne, national emblem of France sowing
3433917 History. France. La Semeuse (the sower). Marianne, national emblem of France sowing. Allegory inspired by Oscar Roty, France, c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: France)

Precious metals (silver with calcite, silver with kongsbergite, hexahedric silver crystal, dendritic silver)
FLO4693936 Precious metals (silver with calcite, silver with kongsbergite, hexahedric silver crystal, dendritic silver, antimony silver)

Yellow or pale tussock moth, Calliteara pudibunda, grey dagger moth, Acronicta psi, and argent and sable moth
FLO4638673 Yellow or pale tussock moth, Calliteara pudibunda, grey dagger moth, Acronicta psi, and argent and sable moth, Rheumaptera hastata, on a plum branch, Prunus domestica

What needs Lloyd George? Lot of gold!, 1921 (illustration)
2392162 What needs Lloyd George? Lot of gold!, 1921 (illustration) by Del Marle, Felix (1889-1952); (add.info.: History. England. "What needs Lloyd George? Lot of gold!!")

Silver buckle. Celtic art. Jewelry. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Museum of Archaeology
CUL4875849 Silver buckle. Celtic art. Jewelry. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Museum of Archaeology. SPAIN. ANDALUSIA. JAEN. Villacarrillo; (add.info.: Silver buckle)

German cup made out of a nautilus shell decorated with gilded silver nautical ornaments, mid 16th century
FLO4644059 German cup made out of a nautilus shell decorated with gilded silver nautical ornaments, mid 16th century. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Alteneck's Costumes

Letter M Moulin (a vent); N Navigator (travels the seas to discover distant countries)
DUV4211498 Letter M Moulin (a vent); N Navigator (travels the seas to discover distant countries); O goldsmith (makes and sells silverware); P Painter (artist)

Pantagruel, 19th century (engraving)
2102126 Pantagruel, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. "Pantagruel". Monster. Purse shaped. Engraving (facsimile) in

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401049 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

The Merchant of Venice
2102102 The Merchant of Venice by Scheiner, Artus (1863-1938); (add.info.: Literature. Shylock and Antonio. The Merchant of Venice, play by William Shakespeare (1596-98)

The Money Changer and His Wife, 1514 (oil on panel)
JLJ4657087 The Money Changer and His Wife, 1514 (oil on panel) by Massys or Matsys, Quentin (c.1466-1530); 70x67 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Money Changer and His Wife)

Magna Graecia : Seashell shaped silver cosmetic case - 3rd century BC
LRI4562683 Magna Graecia : Seashell shaped silver cosmetic case - 3rd century BC by Greek School, (3rd century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Taranto, Apuglia

Californian miner, washing silver ore by hydraulic method, near San Francisco. Engraving after H
LSE4330327 Californian miner, washing silver ore by hydraulic method, near San Francisco. Engraving after H.Clergets drawing, to illustrate the story La conquete blanche, by William Hepworth Dixon

Grand evening dress in silver brocade, blue wig and feathers
5893114 Grand evening dress in silver brocade, blue wig and feathers. by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); (add.info.: Grand evening dress in silver brocade, blue wig and feathers)

Tete de saint Gerard, buste en argent (engraving)
3644511 Tete de saint Gerard, buste en argent (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tete de saint Gerard, buste en argent)

Monnaies gauloises, argent et plomb (engraving)
963583 Monnaies gauloises, argent et plomb (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monnaies gauloises, argent et plomb)

Mine Workers carrying bags of silver ore out of a mine in Mexico, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
3025351 Mine Workers carrying bags of silver ore out of a mine in Mexico, c. 1890 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

Roman-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Valance sheet, lambrequin drapes, brocatelle curtains. Planche 6. Croisee Style Roman. Cantonniere drap, application meme etoffe

Renaissance-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Wooden pelmet, velvet drapes with silk embrodery, damask wall hanging. Planche 10. Croisee Style Renaissance

Paying the Harvesters (sketch)
BON65248 Paying the Harvesters (sketch) by Lhermitte, Leon (1844-1925) (follower of); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; French, out of copyright

The money changer and his wife A couple of money lenders count and weigh money
JLJ4623309 The money changer and his wife A couple of money lenders count and weigh money. Painting by Marinus Claeszoon van Reymerswaele (1493-1567) 1538 Madrid, Prado Museum by Reymerswaele

Les mines d argent a Potosi, en Bolivie. Gravure du 19eme siecle
GIA4730967 Les mines d argent A Potosi, en Bolivie. Gravure du 19eme siecle. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les mines d argent A Potosi, en Bolivie)

Fibula with double bow and pin ending in duck protome, from Piscolo (Melfi), tomb 48
LRI741058 Fibula with double bow and pin ending in duck protome, from Piscolo (Melfi), tomb 48 by Greek School, (5th century BC); height: 3.2 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale Massimo Pallottino

Nef belonging to Empress Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814) 1804 (silver-gilt)
XIR180172 Nef belonging to Empress Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814) 1804 (silver-gilt) by Auguste, Henry (1759-1816); Chateau de Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, France; French, out of copyright

French medieval silver (argent) and copper (billon) coins with coat of arms: gros tournois 1, 2, blancs 3, 4, liard 5, and obole 6

Adrien Perlet as Fringale in le Gastronome
French comic actor Adrien Perlet (1795-1850) as Fringale in le Gastronome sans Argent by Eugene Scribe at the Theatre du Gymnase, 1821

Cabinet des medailles, Medaille commemorative, argent, des victoires navales des Danois en 1677 (engraving)
3645439 Cabinet des medailles, Medaille commemorative, argent, des victoires navales des Danois en 1677 (engraving) by French School

Vase en argent repousse, orne de pierres precieuses, execute par M Froment-Meurice (engraving)
3640410 Vase en argent repousse, orne de pierres precieuses, execute par M Froment-Meurice (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vase en argent repousse)

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"Argent: A Glimpse into the Silver Lining of History" Step back in time as we explore the allure of "argent, " a precious metal that has captivated civilizations for centuries. From old wine bottles to royal emblems, silver's shimmering presence is felt throughout history. Intriguingly, the Royal Coat of Arms of King George V proudly displays argent, symbolizing purity and nobility. It reminds us of an era when this lustrous metal held great significance in regal circles. Transport yourself to Kensington circa 1897, where Queen Victoria's visit to her birthplace unfolds outside St. Mary's Church. Amidst the crowd, one can almost hear whispers about silver treasures hidden within its walls. Literature enthusiasts may recall Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice, " where argent takes center stage as a pivotal plot element. The Money Changer and His Wife, depicted in a captivating oil painting from 1514, further immortalize silver's role in commerce and wealth accumulation. Venturing even further back in time brings us to Magna Graecia and its seashell-shaped silver cosmetic case from the 3rd century BC. This exquisite artifact showcases how ancient civilizations cherished both beauty and craftsmanship through their use of argent. Travel across continents to California during the gold rush era; here we find miners meticulously washing silver ore by hydraulic methods near San Francisco. This engraving vividly illustrates their pursuit for riches amidst rugged landscapes—a testament to argent's enduring allure. Fashionistas will be enchanted by a grand evening dress adorned with silver brocade alongside a striking blue wig and feathers—an ensemble fit for royalty or those seeking opulence at social gatherings. Art lovers are treated to engravings showcasing Tete de saint Gerard—a mesmerizing bust sculpted from argent—and Monnaies gauloises made from both lead and silver—testaments to ancient artistry preserved on metallic canvases.