Queens Cup Collection

Yatch Race for the Queen's Cup at New York, 1870
1575711 Yatch Race for the Queen's Cup at New York, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving depicts yachts competing for the Queen's Cup at New York. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sketches at Cowes during the Regatta Week (engraving)
1627323 Sketches at Cowes during the Regatta Week (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Cowes during the Regatta Week)

Cowes Harbour and Club House of the Royal Yacht Squadron, Yachts starting for the Queens Cup (engraving)
1100718 Cowes Harbour and Club House of the Royal Yacht Squadron, Yachts starting for the Queens Cup (engraving) by English School

The Ascot Race Prize Plate, 1852 (engraving)
1607503 The Ascot Race Prize Plate, 1852 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ascot Race Prize Plate, 1852)

Yachting at Cowes and Southampton (engraving)
1060169 Yachting at Cowes and Southampton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yachting at Cowes and Southampton)

The Queens Cup at the Birmingham Cattle Show (engraving)
1064071 The Queens Cup at the Birmingham Cattle Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Cup at the Birmingham Cattle Show)

The German Emperor at Cowes, on Board the "Meteor"during the Race for the Queens Cup (engraving)
1062822 The German Emperor at Cowes, on Board the " Meteor" during the Race for the Queens Cup (engraving) by Wyllie

Ascot Races, 1848, the Prize Plate (engraving)
1607207 Ascot Races, 1848, the Prize Plate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascot Races, 1848, the Prize Plate)

Ascot Race Plate, 1857 (engraving)
2772751 Ascot Race Plate, 1857 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascot Race Plate, 1857)

The Queens Cup, won by Mr Johnsons Audax at the Royal Western Yacht Club Regatta (engraving)
1619741 The Queens Cup, won by Mr Johnsons Audax at the Royal Western Yacht Club Regatta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Cup)

Ascot Race Prize Plate, 1849 (engraving)
1618180 Ascot Race Prize Plate, 1849 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascot Race Prize Plate, 1849)

Some Snapshots during the Racing at Cowes (b / w photo)
1048008 Some Snapshots during the Racing at Cowes (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Snapshots during the Racing at Cowes)

Yacht-Racing on the Clyde (engraving)
1045564 Yacht-Racing on the Clyde (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yacht-Racing on the Clyde)

The Schooner Magic of the New York Yacht Club by Currier & Ives, 1870 (colour litho)
2630207 The Schooner Magic of the New York Yacht Club by Currier & Ives, 1870 (colour litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Yachting at the Isle of Wight (engraving)
1616030 Yachting at the Isle of Wight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yachting at the Isle of Wight)

The Ascot Cup and Queens Cup, won at Ascot Races (engraving)
1588741 The Ascot Cup and Queens Cup, won at Ascot Races (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ascot Cup and Queens Cup, won at Ascot Races)

HRH the Prince of Wales at Cowes (engraving)
1049621 HRH the Prince of Wales at Cowes (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: HRH the Prince of Wales at Cowes)

Yacht Race for the Queens Cup at New York (engraving)
1052092 Yacht Race for the Queens Cup at New York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yacht Race for the Queens Cup at New York)

Regatta at Kingstown, Ireland, the Race for the Queens Cup (engraving)
1057346 Regatta at Kingstown, Ireland, the Race for the Queens Cup (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Regatta at Kingstown, Ireland)

Royal Yacht Squadron Race for the Queens Cup, the Hildegarde running Home past Ryde (engraving)
1589591 Royal Yacht Squadron Race for the Queens Cup, the Hildegarde running Home past Ryde (engraving) by English School

The Ascot Cup (engraving)
1610040 The Ascot Cup (engraving) by Herring, Benjamin (1830-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ascot Cup. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 June 1859)

The Cowes Regatta, the Queens Cup (engraving)
1062823 The Cowes Regatta, the Queens Cup (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cowes Regatta, the Queens Cup, won by HIM the German Emperor)

The Ascot Prize Plate, 1844 (engraving)
1101268 The Ascot Prize Plate, 1844 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ascot Prize Plate, 1844)

YACHT: METEOR, 1899. The yacht Meteor, owned by Emperor Wilhelm II, at the Cowes Regatta in England. Photograph, 1896

COWES REGATTA, 1895. Scenes from the Cowes Regatta in England. Upper illustration: The arrival of the German Emperors yacht Hohenzollern. Middle: The Prince of Wales yacht Britannia

COWES REGATTA, 1900. Scenes at the Cowes Regatta in England. Upper illustration: the Sybarita finishing. Lower illustration: the Meteor and Satanita with spinnakers set. Illustration, 1900

YACHTING, 1870. The race for the Queens Cup - Rounding the light-ship. Engraving, 1870

Queens cup (Clintonia uniflora) flowers. Photographed in the Cascade Mountains, Oregon, USA

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"Capturing the Majesty: A Glimpse into the Prestigious Queens Cup" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the grandeur of historic regattas and races with these captivating engravings and snapshots. From Cowes to Ascot, this collection offers a window into the world of elite sporting events that have enthralled spectators for generations. The first engraving takes us to Cowes during Regatta Week, where sketches depict the bustling atmosphere as yachts compete for glory. The Cowes Harbour and Club House of the Royal Yacht Squadron stand proudly against a backdrop of excitement and anticipation. Moving on to Ascot Racecourse, we are presented with glimpses of magnificent prize plates from 1852, 1848, and 1857. These intricate engravings showcase not only exquisite craftsmanship but also highlight the significance attached to winning such esteemed trophies. Yachting enthusiasts will be delighted by depictions of thrilling races at both Cowes and Southampton. The Queens Cup becomes a symbol of excellence as it is triumphantly claimed by Mr Johnson's Audax at the Royal Western Yacht Club Regatta. Meanwhile, an intriguing engraving captures German Emperor's presence aboard "Meteor" during another intense race for this coveted trophy. Not limited to maritime events alone, our journey takes us inland to Birmingham Cattle Show where even there, we find ourselves captivated by an engraving showcasing none other than The Queens Cup itself – proving its versatility beyond expectations. For those seeking more candid moments amidst all this splendorous action, some black-and-white photographs offer snapshots during racing at Cowes; their timeless quality allowing us to feel like partakers in these exhilarating moments. Finally, our voyage concludes on Scotland's Clyde River with yacht-racing scenes that epitomize elegance intertwined with fierce competition - reminding us once again why The Queens Cup holds such allure across various domains.