1760 Collection

Ancient Arabic Alphabet
Different types of ancient Arabic alphabets Date: Circa 1760

Alphabet & Typography
The Ancient Japanese alphabet Date: Circa 1760

Warwick Castle 1760
The finest mediaeval castle in England. The present stone castle beig built in the 12th century. Ceasars Tower, Guys Tower & the Gatehouse are all depicted

Odin
Illustration of Odin in The Olafur Brynjulfsson Edda 1760, a manuscript which contains material from both the Younger and Elder Edda

George Ii / Players / 38 / 50
GEORGE II, KING OF ENGLAND Reigned 1727 - 1760

18th C French Kitchen
Several cooks work in a French kitchen to prepare and bake pies and pastry, a hare and a bird pie of some kind, perhaps pigeon

Beckford / Fonthill Abbey
WILLIAM BECKFORD Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire, built at enormous expense by the English writer, art collector and eccentric

Cider Pressing 18th C
Apples are being pressed to make cider in a French barn of the 18th century. Date: Circa 1760

Ancient Alphabets
Various ancient writing examples including the Egyptian and Phoenician alphabets. Date: Circa 1760

Ancient Alphabets
Writing examples of the Arabic, Turkish and Persian alphabets. Date: Circa 1760

Beckford / Fonthill Abbey
WILLIAM BECKFORD Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire, built at enormous expense by the English writer, art collector and eccentric

Dulwich College C1760
View of a corner of Dulwich College

Optique Telescope / Didero
An optique telescope

Patrick Cotter O brien
The celebrated Irish Giant Patrick Cotter O Brien. Aged 38 years, 8 feet 7 inches high

Beekeeping / Diderot
Various procedures of apiculture

BIFOCALS, 1760s. Benjamin Franklins sketch for bifocal eyeglasses, which he is credited with inventing

Woman Writing at Desk
A French young lady is writing a letter at her desk with a quill-pen. Date: Circa 1760

The Death of Bhishma, Mortally Wounded by Arjunas Numerous Arrows, c
1196881 The Death of Bhishma, Mortally Wounded by Arjunas Numerous Arrows, c.1760-1770 (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (18th century)

FELIX HALL
Felix Hall, Essex, the seat of Daniel Matthews esquire. Date: circa 1760

Stewart Banks 1725 - 1802 (c.1760-65). Lowry, Strickland 1737-c.1785 (attributed to). Date: 1760-1765 (circa)

ROME: ST. PETERs BASILICA. Interior of Saint Peters Basilica in Rome. Etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, c1760

Nik Ludwig Zinzendorf
NIKOLAUS LUDWIG, graf von ZINZENDORF German religious leader of the Moravian Brethren

Nervous System 18th C
The nervous system of the spine and the front body according to Vieuffens Date: Circa 1760

Niches Classical Orders
Niches and pediments of the Greek and Roman classical orders of architecture : Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian and Composite. Date: Circa 1760

Phoenician coins and writing
Phoenician coins. Engraving depicting various coins and medals from the Phoenician civilisation. Phoenicia existed as a collection of city states in the coastal areas of modern day Lebanon and Syria

King George II
GEORGE II, KING OF ENGLAND Reigned from 1727 to 1760

King George III
GEORGE III OF ENGLAND Reigned from 1760 to 1820

Coronation of George III
The coronation of George III

MAP / RUSSIA / SIBERIA C1760
Siberia and adjacent regions : St Petersburg and Moscow are on the far left, Irkutsk centre low right Date: circa 1760

Kilns from the 18th C
Various views of a French kiln from the 18th century used to make bricks and tiles. Date: Circa 1760

Ridinger Haute Ecole 2
Haute Ecole : Mounting - the first stage

Ridinger Haute Ecole 14
Haute Ecole : Trotting the horse in a circle by means of a cord attached to the bridle

B. Franklin / Lightning
Benjamin Franklins first lightning conductor on Benjamin Wests house

Quadrant / Diderot / 1760
An astronomical quadrant

Drawings Prints, Print, Stocks Up! Huzza!!, City Fluctuations, Publisher, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, Stocks Are Up! Huzza!!, City Fluctuations, Publisher, Artist, After, Rudolph Ackermann, Thomas Rowlandson, George Moutard Woodward, London, British

Germany, Baden-Wurttemburg, Wiblingen, Kloster Wiblingen Abbey, 18th century monastery, rococo-style library built in 1760

Embellishment of Platerias Street, Charles III enters Madrid
Attributed to Lorenzo de Quiros (1717-1789). Spanish painter. Embellishment of the Platerias Street (Main Street) on the occasion of the entry of Charles III in Madrid, circa 1760. Detail

Triumphal Arch of Santa Maria (Saint Mary) in Calle Mayor
Attributed to Lorenzo de Quiros (1717-1789). Spanish painter. Triumphal Arch of Santa Maria (Saint Mary) in Calle Mayor (Main Street), circa 1760. History Museum. Madrid. Spain

Embellishment of Plaza Mayor, Charles III enters Madrid
Embellishment of the Puerta del Sol on the occasion of the entry into Madrid of Charles III, circa 1760. Attributed to Lorenzo de Quiros (1717-1789). History Museum. Madrid. Spain

French Post Chaise of 1760 by Edward Penfield Date: 1760

STERNE'S GRAVESTONE
The gravestones of Laurence Sterne, the author of Tristram Shandy (1760), behind the Chapel of Ascension, close to Marble Arch, London, England. Date: 1713 - 1768

DDE-90027378
Caribbean, US Virgin Islands, St Croix, Frederiksted, Fort Frederik Museum (built 1760), canons, March Date: 08/12/2006

A Princely Paradise, c. 1750-1760 (w / c on paper)
1196880 A Princely Paradise, c. 1750-1760 (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 44.2x31.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Shiva Seated on a Tiger Skin, Holds Devi Wrapped in a Cloak, c. 1760 (w / c on paper)
1196770 Shiva Seated on a Tiger Skin, Holds Devi Wrapped in a Cloak, c.1760 (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 40.6x33 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

George Bannister, Hosier, Covent Garden, London, trade card, c 1760 (engraving)
3657202 George Bannister, Hosier, Covent Garden, London, trade card, c 1760 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Bannister, Hosier, Covent Garden)

St Martin s-le-Grand in 1760 (engraving)
3636330 St Martin s-le-Grand in 1760 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Martin s-le-Grand in 1760)

Corney House, in 1760 (engraving)
3637224 Corney House, in 1760 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corney House, in 1760)

George III, grandson of George II was born 1738; crowned in 1760; and died in 1820 (engraving)
6020302 George III, grandson of George II was born 1738; crowned in 1760; and died in 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George III)

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Step back in time to the year 1760, a fascinating era filled with historical landmarks and intriguing characters. Delve into the world of ancient Arabic alphabets and explore the captivating realm of alphabet and typography. Journey to Warwick Castle, where its majestic walls stood tall amidst the bustling activities of that time. Immerse yourself in tales of Odin, the mythical Norse god who held great significance during this period. Venture into an 18th-century French kitchen, where delectable aromas wafted through the air as skilled chefs prepared sumptuous feasts fit for royalty. Marvel at Beckford's architectural masterpiece, Fonthill Abbey, a testament to grandeur and opulence. Witness cider pressing in full swing during this era when traditional methods were employed to extract every drop of nature's nectar from ripe apples. Discover ancient alphabets that have long been forgotten but still hold secrets waiting to be unraveled. Learn about George II and his troupe of talented players who entertained audiences with their mesmerizing performances on stage. Explore Dulwich College, founded around 1760, which has nurtured countless minds throughout history. Gaze through an optique telescope crafted by Didero himself and marvel at how it brought distant celestial bodies closer than ever before. And let us not forget Patrick Cotter O'Brien, whose towering height made him a legend among men. The year 1760 was a tapestry woven with threads of culture, knowledge, artistry, and innovation—a glimpse into a world teeming with possibilities yet anchored in tradition. Step into this remarkable chapter in history and let your imagination soar as you uncover its hidden treasures.