Garnet Collection

The Zulu war. Sir Garnet Wolseleys camp at Ulundi. Zulus co
Following the Zulu defeat at Ulundi, Zulu capital and place of their ancestors, Garnet Wolseley took command of the British army from Lord Chelmsford

Sutton Hoo Treasure. Royal shoulder-clasps. 7th-8th centurie
Sutton Hoo Treasure. Royal shoulder-clasps decorated with inlaid gold, enamel and garnet. 7th-8th centuries AD. From Mound 1. Near Woodbridge, Suffolk, England. British Museum. London. England

The Gunpowder Plot, Guy Fawkes and conspirators
Early 19th century impression of the main protagonists in the conspiracy to blow up Parliament in 1605. From left, Tesmond, Garnet, T. Percy, Catesby, I. Wright, Guy Fawkes, I

Garnet Peridotite
Garnet-peridotite, a major constituent in the make-up of the Earth. Image published in Natures Connections An Exploration of Natural History. Published in 2000

HENRY HIGHLAND GARNET (1815-1882). American clergyman and abolitionist. Line engraving, 1881

Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley, 1833 - 1913. Anglo-Irish officer in the British Army
955270 Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley, 1833 - 1913. Anglo-Irish officer in the British Army. From Edward VII His Life and Times, published 1910.; Private Collection.

Engraving depicting the productions of Bohemian garnet
5309082 Engraving depicting the productions of Bohemian garnet; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the productions of Bohemian garnet)

Indian gold bracelet inlaid with enamel, semi-precious and precious stones, 19th century, Jaipur
NUL104370 Indian gold bracelet inlaid with enamel, semi-precious and precious stones, 19th century, Jaipur; 17.5x2.5 cm; Private Collection.

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Mother-of-pearl cup; Cellini Ewer; vase, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Cup, in form of a partridge; the body formed of overlapping pieces of mother-of-pearl in imitation of feathers...Circa 1600. Baron L. de Rothschild

Portrait of a young Woman, c.1830. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a young Woman, c.1830

Brooch, c. 1936. Creator: Edward White
Brooch, c. 1936. Part of a set, see image 960017524 by same artist

Garnet Earring, c. 1936. Creator: Edward White
Garnet Earring, c. 1936. Part of a set, see image 960017559 by the same artist

Finger Ring, Frankish, ca. 600. Creator: Unknown
Finger Ring, Frankish, ca. 600

Finger Ring, Frankish, 500-550. Creator: Unknown
Finger Ring, Frankish, 500-550

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Missal of Claude, Queen of Francis I., 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'A magnificent missal, painted on vellum, with illuminated capitals, and whole leaves painted with illustrations from Scripture history

Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley (1833 - 1913), early successes in India and Africa were followed by appalling incompetence during the Boer War

Pair of Earrings with Ibex Head Finials, 3rd century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Earrings with Ibex Head Finials, 3rd century BCE

Necklace with Pendant, 2nd-3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Necklace with Pendant, 2nd-3rd century. Gold, garnet, and emerald. Roman; probably Egypt

Ear Ornaments with Ibis, A. D. 1200 / 1450. Creator: Unknown
Ear Ornaments with Ibis, A.D. 1200/1450

Chalice, London, 1827 / 28. Creator: AWN Pugin
Chalice, London, 1827/28

Tart Mold Ring, France, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Tart Mold Ring, France, 13th century

Four-sided lentoid bead (enamel, garnet & gold)
1216342 Four-sided lentoid bead (enamel, garnet & gold) by Anglo-Saxon; 3.5x1.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Buckle (garnet & gold)
1216341 Buckle (garnet & gold) by Anglo-Saxon, (7th century); 2.5x6.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Tostock Anglo-Saxon gold buckle)

Ixworth Cross (garnet & gold)
1216339 Ixworth Cross (garnet & gold) by Anglo-Saxon; length: 4.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: The pendant was found at Ixworth, Suffolk in 1856)

Buckle with Animal-Shaped Thorn and Belt Plate, 400s (bronze with traces of gilding
499976 Buckle with Animal-Shaped Thorn and Belt Plate, 400s (bronze with traces of gilding and garnets) by Sarmatian; h:4.30 w:4.50 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; In memory of William M

Gem cutting works in Bohemia (chromolitho)
2788865 Gem cutting works in Bohemia (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gem cutting works in Bohemia)

Photograph of Sir Garnet Wolsey PH, Rotherhithe, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Chain with Two Pendants and a Cross, 500s (gold with granulation and a garnet)
491300 Chain with Two Pendants and a Cross, 500s (gold with granulation and a garnet) by Byzantine School, (6th century); h:45.75 Part 1 - h:2.60 w:2.60 Part 2 - h:2.80 w:1.95 Part 3 - h:1.95 w

Button, 500s (rock crystal with a garnet mounted in a gold granulated star)
491299 Button, 500s (rock crystal with a garnet mounted in a gold granulated star) by Byzantine School, (6th century); d:3.05 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mrs

Woman in white dress with black velvet trim, red waistcoat, blue fur sash, white hat ornamented with flowers. Handcoloured lithograph by E

Garnets (oil on canvas)
Ma198290 Garnets (oil on canvas) by Moore, Albert Joseph (1841-93); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Earring from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c. 1370-1352 BC) Valley of the Kings, Thebes, c
XIR68342 Earring from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) Valley of the Kings, Thebes, c.1336-1327 BC, New Kingdom (gold)

Two breast rosettes, Nagyszeben, c. 1675-1700 (silver-gilt, enamel & precious stones)
3434822 Two breast rosettes, Nagyszeben, c.1675-1700 (silver-gilt, enamel & precious stones) by Hungarian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Top, mark of Petrus Kersten)

Buckle, Hunnish, 300s (bronze, traces of gilding, and garnets)
491143 Buckle, Hunnish, 300s (bronze, traces of gilding, and garnets) by European School; h:5.80 w:4.40 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Purchase from the J. H

Earring, 400s (gold with garnets)
499876 Earring, 400s (gold with garnets) by Ostrogothic (5th century); 3.5x3.4x1.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Dr. and Mrs. John R. McKay; European, out of copyright

Jewelled disc pendants, Anglo-Saxon (gold, silver gilt and semi-precious stones)
AMQ118647 Jewelled disc pendants, Anglo-Saxon (gold, silver gilt and semi-precious stones) by Anglo-Saxon; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

Jewelled disc brooch, from Grave 3 at Monkton, Kent, Anglo-Saxon
AMQ118637 Jewelled disc brooch, from Grave 3 at Monkton, Kent, Anglo-Saxon (gold with garnets and shell) by Anglo-Saxon; diam

Snake necklace, 1844 (gold with pave-set diamonds, garnets and turquoises)
BAL7359 Snake necklace, 1844 (gold with pave-set diamonds, garnets and turquoises) by English School, (19th century); Cameo Corner, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Gems
LLM456771 Gems by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gems. Illustration from The National Encyclopaedia (William Mackenzie, c 1870).); © Look and Learn

Monogram of Christ (Chrismon), 500s (gold sheet, gold wire & garnets)
499631 Monogram of Christ (Chrismon), 500s (gold sheet, gold wire & garnets) by Byzantine School; 14.8x12.1x0.7 wt:94 grams cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Precious metals including gold, silver, copper and tin
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

Busts of the Period - Major General Wolseley
Figaro Cartoon, Busts of the Period - Major General Sir Garnet Joseph Wolseley

Cross (Holderness Cross) (calcium carbonate, garnet & gold)
1216480 Cross (Holderness Cross) (calcium carbonate, garnet & gold) by Anglo-Saxon, (7th century); 4.5x4.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

First Viscount Wolseley and George Wyndham
Ws. Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley, First Viscount Wolseley (1833-1913) issues orders to George Wyndham (1863-1913), former soldier, Politician and author. Date: 1900

Pendant Earring, 1-200 (gold with garnet and pearls)
491174 Pendant Earring, 1-200 (gold with garnet and pearls) by Parthian, (2nd century AD); h:3.80 w:2.90 d:1.30 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Joint Expeditions-Iraq Excavations Fund; Iranian

Imperial Eagle, 100 BC-100 (bronze with garnet inlays)
500092 Imperial Eagle, 100 BC-100 (bronze with garnet inlays) by Roman Imperial Period (27 BC-476 AD); 12.1x6.9x9.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; John L. Severance Fund; out of copyright

Four pendants, 17th - 19th century (gold, enamel, pearls & precious stones)
3434824 Four pendants, 17th - 19th century (gold, enamel, pearls & precious stones) by European School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Top left: A CONTINENTAL GOLD, ENAMEL)

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"Garnet: A Gem of History and Significance" Garnet, a gemstone known for its deep red color, holds a rich history intertwined with various significant events and notable figures. From the Zulu war to the Gunpowder Plot, this captivating stone has witnessed it all. In 1879, during the Zulu war, Sir Garnet Wolseley established his camp at Ulundi. The bravery of both the Zulus and their opponents left an indelible mark on history. Meanwhile, in another part of the world, Garnet Peridotite was discovered - a unique rock formation that fascinated geologists. The name "Garnet" also resonates with Henry Highland Garnet - an American clergyman and abolitionist who fought tirelessly against slavery in the 19th century. His unwavering dedication is immortalized in line engravings from 1881. Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley further adds to the significance of this name. As one of Britain's most distinguished military leaders, he earned himself the title of Viscount Wolseley through his exceptional service. Even ancient civilizations recognized garnets' allure as seen in Frankish finger rings dating back to 500-550 AD and 600 AD respectively. These intricate pieces showcase how garnets were cherished throughout different eras. Delving into more treasures from history brings us to Sutton Hoo where royal shoulder-clasps adorned with garnets were unearthed from graves dating between the 7th-8th centuries. Such discoveries offer glimpses into past cultures' reverence for this precious gemstone. Lord Wolseley's residence at Fir Grove House in Farnham stands as a testament to how deeply ingrained they are within historical narratives even beyond their physical presence. This connection extends further when examining caricatures depicting Sir Garnet Wolseley alongside Ahmad Arabi during political tensions. Lastly, we cannot forget the memorial of Garnett's execution, depicted in an engraving.