Dividend Collection

Bank of England / Dividend
Dividend Day at The Bank of England

Une autre fois je fis encore un bon tour.. 1838. Creator: Honore Daumier
Une autre fois je fis encore un bon tour.. 1838. Robert Macaire explains how he swindles money out of gullible investors. Une autre fois je fis encore un bon tour...j'avais cree une societe au

Un paiement de dividende, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un paiement de dividende, 19th century. Payment of dividends. (Disappointed investor complains that he'll have to take a carriage as he can't afford to tip his coachman)

1849, A Railway Meeting, Emotion of the Shareholders at the Announcement of a Dividend of two and a half pence
2809920 1849, A Railway Meeting, Emotion of the Shareholders at the Announcement of a Dividend of two and a half pence (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1849)

Bank of England, Sir John Soanes Rotunda (engraving)
582103 Bank of England, Sir John Soanes Rotunda (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bank of England, Sir John Soanes Rotunda. Published 1842)

Safe Money, 1898 or later. Creator: Victor Dubreuil
Safe Money, 1898 or later

SOUTH SEA HOUSE C1810
South Sea House : the Dividend Hall in the offices of the South-Sea Company in Threadneedle Street, London Date: circa 1810

The Rotunda, Bank of England - Payment of Dividends, c1841. Artist: John Shury
The Rotunda, Bank of England - Payment of Dividends, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices

Ottoman Empire Bearer Bond. Date: 1863

South Sea House
February 1810: The dividend hall of South Sea House, a banking establishment on Threadneedle Street, London. Original Artwork: Drawn and engraved by Rowlandson and Pugin, aquatinted by Sutherland

DIVIDEND DAY, 1842. Dividend day at a bank in London. Wood engraving, English, 1842

DIVIDEND DAY, 1870. A scene at the Bowery Savings Bank in New York. Wood engraving, American, 1870

LONDON: BANK, 1770. Dividend Day at the Bank, 1770. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

Declaring a dividend. Illustration shows a band of pirates on a beach, gathered around their booty of treasure chest and bags of gold coins. Among the pirates are John D. Rockefeller and John D

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"Exploring the Rich History of Dividends: From Bank of England to Ottoman Empire Bearer Bonds" Dividend, a term deeply rooted in financial history, has played a significant role in shaping economies and societies. One notable example is the Bank of England, which has long been associated with dividends. The iconic Sir John Soanes Rotunda stands as a testament to its enduring legacy. Traveling back to 1849, we witness an intriguing scene at a railway meeting where shareholders experience intense emotions upon hearing news of a dividend announcement - two and a half pence per share. This engraving captures the excitement and anticipation surrounding this pivotal moment. Venturing further into time, we encounter the fascinating world of Ottoman Empire Bearer Bonds. These historical documents served as evidence for investors who sought their rightful dividends from various ventures within this vast empire. Fast forward to 1898 or later, Victor Dubreuil's artwork titled "Safe Money" depicts individuals seeking security through investments that offer steady dividends. It reflects society's desire for reliable income sources during uncertain times. Delving into London's past, we stumble upon the South Sea House circa 1810 - an emblematic institution known for distributing dividends among its shareholders. Its grandeur mirrors the significance placed on these payments within financial circles. The enchanting image of "The Rotunda at Bank of England - Payment of Dividends" by John Shury transports us back to c1841 when eager investors eagerly awaited their well-deserved returns amidst this architectural marvel designed by Sir John Soanes himself. Crossing continents, we find ourselves witnessing another dividend day scene in New York City's Bowery Savings Bank in 1870. Wood engravings capture bustling crowds eager to collect their hard-earned rewards across different cultures and nations. Even centuries ago in 1770s London, dividend days were celebrated events at banks like those depicted in wood engravings from that era. These illustrations provide a glimpse into the vibrant atmosphere surrounding dividend distributions.