Speculation Collection

The Princes in the Tower by Millais
The Princes in the Tower painted by John Everett Millais in 1878, depicting the sons of Edward IV (and nephews of Richard III), Edward V and his younger brother Richard

Norton I / American Royal
JOSHUA " EMPEROR" NORTON I Claimant to the imperial throne of North America (1859); he made a fortune in real-estate speculation

Volunteer Camp Windsor, I. Sleeping Partners. 2. Military Position, 3. In Flagrante Delicto. 4. Hi, Sir I What The 5. The Humphrey Cup. 6. A Commercial Speculation. 7. A Tight Fit. 8

Sea monster discovered in British Columbia
Possibly the last specimen that survived of Behrings sea cow (Rhytina Stelleri) discovered on the shores of the Henry Island, British Columbia

Monument consecrated to posterity in memory of the unbelievable folly of the 20th year of the 18th century. (engraving)
602591 Monument consecrated to posterity in memory of the unbelievable folly of the 20th year of the 18th century. (engraving) by English School

The speculative bubble at the time of the Law system, 19th century (engraving)
ELD4920303 The speculative bubble at the time of the Law system, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Economic system: the speculative bubble at the time of the Law system)

Ticker-tape machine at the stock exchange, 1881
3479639 Ticker-tape machine at the stock exchange, 1881; (add.info.: Ticker-tape machine at the stock exchange, 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The second Royal Exchange, London, built after Gresham's Exchange had been destroyed in the Fire of London 1666
532320 The second Royal Exchange, London, built after Gresham's Exchange had been destroyed in the Fire of London 1666

'View of the Grain Exchange, Burgh Quay and the Customs Building, Dublin (Ireland)
MMM5480624 'View of the Grain Exchange, Burgh Quay and the Customs Building, Dublin (Ireland). Lithography (23.4 x 34 cm), published in Livre des Vues d'Irlande by J

What show have you got, little man? 1908 (print)
2599250 What show have you got, little man? 1908 (print); (add.info.: What show have you got, little man? by Udo Keppler, 1872-1956, artist. published 1908)

Stockbrokers basket trading in the French Stock Exchange, 19th century, from L'Univers Illustre pub. 1867
3506130 Stockbrokers basket trading in the French Stock Exchange, 19th century, from L'Univers Illustre pub. 1867; (add.info.: Stockbrokers basket trading in the French Stock Exchange)

The Railway Juggernaut of 1845: Railway-mad investors falling down in front of the juggernaut of railway speculation
527920 The Railway Juggernaut of 1845: Railway-mad investors falling down in front of the juggernaut of railway speculation. Cartoon from Punch, London, 1845.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Liverpool: Exchange Buildings (litho)
8650740 Liverpool: Exchange Buildings (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exchange Buildings)

Elizabeth I on her way to open the first Royal Exchange, London, 23 January 1571. Copperplate engraving c1680
532290 Elizabeth I on her way to open the first Royal Exchange, London, 23 January 1571. Copperplate engraving c1680.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Hundred-Horse Chestnut , 1882
7125198 The Hundred-Horse Chestnut , 1882; (add.info.: The Hundred-Horse Chestnut, the largest and oldest known chestnut tree in the world possibly bettween 2,000 to 4,000 years old)

View of the rue Quincampoix with the speculators at the time of the system of John Law, 19th century (engraving)
ELD4905830 View of the rue Quincampoix with the speculators at the time of the system of John Law, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Economic system)

Phrygians crossing the Bosphorus from Europe into Asia (litho)
8660851 Phrygians crossing the Bosphorus from Europe into Asia (litho) by Rowlandson, George Derville (1861-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the stock exchange building and commodity warehouses in Saint Petersburg (Russia)
MMM5483800 View of the stock exchange building and commodity warehouses in Saint Petersburg (Russia). Lithograph (34.6x48 cm), published by Robert Sayer, 18th century.; National Maritime Museum

Quincampoix, bankruptcy of Law system, 18th century (engraving)
3586526 Quincampoix, bankruptcy of Law system, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Quinquanpoix. A Dutch satire on John Law of Lauriston)

Royal Exchange London. Late 18th century (copperplate engraving)
532286 Royal Exchange London. Late 18th century (copperplate engraving); (add.info.: This was the second Royal Exchange built after Gresham's original building was destroyed in the Fire of)

Illustration for Legends for Lionel by Walter Crane (colour litho)
8629451 Illustration for Legends for Lionel by Walter Crane (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: and a share of the celebrated pie)

Anatol de Saint Hypothese, daring player of the stock market (colour litho)
8656433 Anatol de Saint Hypothese, daring player of the stock market (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anatol de Saint Hypothese)

View of the Bankruptcy of the rue Quincampoix caused by the system of John Law, 19th century (engraving)
ELD4849543 View of the Bankruptcy of the rue Quincampoix caused by the system of John Law, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kerbstone stockbrokers in New York, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Kerbstone stockbrokers in New York, 1864. 'The prevailing mania just now in the city of New York is that of gambling in stocks...William-street is the great theatre of speculation...[with]

The Stock Exchange in Amsterdam, c.1675-80 (oil on canvas)
7443829 The Stock Exchange in Amsterdam, c.1675-80 (oil on canvas) by Berckheyde, Job (1630-93); Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (add.info.: By Job Berckheyde)

Politics Political People London 1972 1970s 70s
politics, political, people, london, 1972, 1970s, 70s, seventies, protesting, housing, problem, problems, pavement, street, message, protest, corner, powis, square, notting, hill, west, may, slogans

The Parable of the Great Supper, c. 1884 (Oil on canvas)
7212779 The Parable of the Great Supper, c.1884 (Oil on canvas) by Rich, William George (1857-after 1901); The Ms Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Rich)

Stock Exchange in Brussels, Belgium
7279467 Stock Exchange in Brussels, Belgium by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stock Exchange in Brussels, Belgium, Historic)

The trading Rue Quincampoix in 1720 (bankruptcy caused by Law). 18th century (engraving)
LRI4676481 The trading Rue Quincampoix in 1720 (bankruptcy caused by Law). 18th century (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris 4th arrondissement)

Plucked Geese--The story of the Gobang Mining Company, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Plucked Geese--The story of the Gobang Mining Company, 1890

Paris: La Bourse (b / w photo)
7163031 Paris: La Bourse (b/w photo) by Bucovich, Mario (1884-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Bourse. Illustration for Paris with photographs by Mario v Bucovich (Albertus-Verlag)

Government and home affairs during the reign of Louis XV of France, 1715-1774 (colour litho)
5207747 Government and home affairs during the reign of Louis XV of France, 1715-1774 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info)

A royal visit to the Berlin Stock Exchange (colour litho)
7201362 A royal visit to the Berlin Stock Exchange (colour litho) by Juttner, Franz (1865-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: A royal visit to the Berlin Stock Exchange)

Mammon: A Present Day Allegory (colour litho)
670071 Mammon: A Present Day Allegory (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mammon: A Present Day Allegory)

Major Speculation Ridden By T.Scudamore Cheltenham Festival 2004 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England 18 March 2004 Date: 18 March 2004

Nouveau Palais de la Bourse, a Bruxelles (engraving)
7157967 Nouveau Palais de la Bourse, a Bruxelles (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nouveau Palais de la Bourse, a Bruxelles. Architecte, M L Suys)

The Australian Joint Stock Bank Buildings, Sydney, NSW (engraving)
7164155 The Australian Joint Stock Bank Buildings, Sydney, NSW (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Australian Joint Stock Bank Buildings, Sydney, NSW)

Halle au ble a Paris, executee par Bellanger (engraving)
7179285 Halle au ble a Paris, executee par Bellanger (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Halle au ble a Paris, executee par Bellanger)

Earliest extant copy of Lloyds List, 1740 (engraving)
7184995 Earliest extant copy of Lloyds List, 1740 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earliest extant copy of Lloyds List, 1740)

First Royal Exchange, London, 1569 (engraving)
7184987 First Royal Exchange, London, 1569 (engraving) by English School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Royal Exchange, London, 1569)

The Stock Exchange or Bourse, Paris (b / w photo)
7160766 The Stock Exchange or Bourse, Paris (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stock Exchange or Bourse, Paris)

The Stock Exchange, Buenos Ayres (b / w photo)
7160713 The Stock Exchange, Buenos Ayres (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stock Exchange, Buenos Ayres)

The Stock Exchange, Commissioner Street (b / w photo)
7199044 The Stock Exchange, Commissioner Street (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stock Exchange, Commissioner Street)

An Act of Kindness (colour litho)
7181635 An Act of Kindness (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Act of Kindness)

Royal Exchange, London, 1798 (engraving)
7185000 Royal Exchange, London, 1798 (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: North front of the second Royal Exchange, City of London, 1798)

Baby Offered them all a Share (engraving)
7165783 Baby Offered them all a Share (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baby Offered them all a Share)

Exchange Buildings and Nelsons Monument (engraving)
7169886 Exchange Buildings and Nelsons Monument (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exchange Buildings and Nelsons Monument)

Palais de la Bourse, a Anvers (engraving)
7157959 Palais de la Bourse, a Anvers (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palais de la Bourse, a Anvers. Architecte: M Schadde. Dessin de M Toussaint)

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"Unraveling the Threads of Speculation: From Lost Princes to Sea Monsters" In this captivating journey through history, speculation takes center stage as we explore a myriad of enigmatic events and intriguing tales. First, let us delve into the mysterious disappearance of "The Princes in the Tower" by Millais. This haunting painting leaves us pondering their fate, fueling endless speculation about their untimely demise. Moving on to Norton I and the American Royal, we encounter a peculiar figure who declared himself Emperor of America. His audacious claim sparked wild speculation among both his supporters and skeptics. But wait. A sea monster discovered in British Columbia disrupts our thoughts with its monstrous allure. The mere existence of such a creature ignites fervent debates and imaginative speculations about what lies beneath our oceans' depths. Meanwhile, an engraving depicting a monument consecrated to posterity reminds us of the unbelievable folly that marked the 20th year of the 18th century. Such grandiose endeavors often become fertile ground for speculative interpretations as time passes. Shifting gears towards Volunteer Camp Windsor, we witness how military exercises can stir up rumors and conjectures among eager observers seeking hidden meanings behind troop movements or secret strategies. Ah. Halleys Comet's appearance in May 1910 triggers widespread fascination and superstition alike. People speculated about its celestial significance while contemplating their own mortality under its ethereal glow. Politics always provides ample fodder for speculation, especially when it involves political figures in London during the tumultuous 1970s. As images from that era resurface today, they invite us to reflect on past power struggles and intrigue within political circles. "The Parable of the Great Supper, " an oil painting from c. 1884 invites interpretation beyond its religious context—its symbolism sparks contemplation on human nature's insatiable desires and societal hierarchies ripe for speculative analysis.