Burglars Collection

Frys Cocoa advertisement by John Hassall
Advert for Frys Cocoa Powder showing two burglars, delighted to discover several jars of Frys cocoa and Frys milk chocolate in a safe. 2nd December 1908

Tricks of Early Cinema: A Cat Burglar
3787648 Tricks of Early Cinema: A Cat Burglar; (add.info.: Tricks of Early Cinema: A Cat Burglar. Wall climbing scene filmed on floor)

The Thieves on the Roof Awaken the Merchant, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna
The Thieves on the Roof Awaken the Merchant", Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

Violent robbery of a farm near Aalst, Belgium (colour litho)
2795700 Violent robbery of a farm near Aalst, Belgium (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Violent robbery of a farm near Aalst, Belgium)

A man climbs a ladder while a woman throws water on him from above, 1575-99
A man climbs a ladder while a woman throws water [?] on him from above, 1575-99. [Aspetta aspetta Mariolo ladro; Tu menti per la gola andem da qui patro; Amigo amigo]

Second Scene of Thieves, ca. 1805. Creator: Gror
Second Scene of Thieves, ca. 1805

First Scene of Thieves, ca. 1805. Creator: Gror
First Scene of Thieves, ca. 1805

House Breakers, print made by Thomas Molten, 1791 (hand-coloured engraving)
695550 House Breakers, print made by Thomas Molten, 1791 (hand-coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Published by S)

The Wooing of Colonel McTavishs Granddaughters (engraving)
1063329 The Wooing of Colonel McTavishs Granddaughters (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wooing of Colonel McTavishs Granddaughters)

Second Scene of Burglars: The Burglars Arrested, 1810 (oil on canvas)
877321 Second Scene of Burglars: The Burglars Arrested, 1810 (oil on canvas) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); 27.6x35.2 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown

"I put up my hand very softly, and drew the dagger from under my pillow"
451968 " I put up my hand very softly, and drew the dagger from under my pillow", illustration for a thriller crime story the Story of a Scar, from Appletons Journal, March 23

The Noisy Burglar, or the Cat and the Milk-jug (litho)
779967 The Noisy Burglar, or the Cat and the Milk-jug (litho) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Telephone call warning of burglars (colour litho)
3094446 Telephone call warning of burglars (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telephone call warning of burglars. Postcard, early 20th century)

Alarm of Burglars at a Fancy Ball (litho)
1615808 Alarm of Burglars at a Fancy Ball (litho) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alarm of Burglars at a Fancy Ball)

Jack and his accomplice Blueskin rob Mr Wood and his wife in their bedroom
STC239039 Jack and his accomplice Blueskin rob Mr Wood and his wife in their bedroom, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth, published 1839 (etching) by Cruikshank

Arrest of a notorious gang of burglars in Montmartre, Paris (engraving)
6000510 Arrest of a notorious gang of burglars in Montmartre, Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrest of a notorious gang of burglars in Montmartre)

Burglars arrested by women in Paris (colour litho)
2807656 Burglars arrested by women in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burglars arrested by women in Paris. Cambrioleurs arretes par des femmes)

An elderly couple robbed by masked intruders in their home in the Gers, France (colour litho)
2795563 An elderly couple robbed by masked intruders in their home in the Gers, France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Burglars in a Farm House (engraving)
2786961 Burglars in a Farm House (engraving) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burglars in a Farm House)

Shop window broken by suffragettes. Sign with text saying Burglars score again. Suffregattes 1 Burglars 2 Burglars lead by one point Date: 1912

A struggle between the police and a gang of prowlers (colour litho)
2807879 A struggle between the police and a gang of prowlers (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A struggle between the police and a gang of prowlers)

Great Northern Express Co. reward poster, 1901 (litho)
PNP249837 Great Northern Express Co. reward poster, 1901 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Burglars (engraving)
2786968 The Burglars (engraving) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burglars)

Two burglars captured by the police after their donkeys refused to move (litho)
2795578 Two burglars captured by the police after their donkeys refused to move (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two sensational news items (colour litho)
2779369 Two sensational news items (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two sensational news items)

Two audacious criminals (colour litho)
2782275 Two audacious criminals (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two audacious criminals. Deux Audacieux Bandits)

Sectional Jimmies and Skeleton Keys taken from Burglars (litho)
6022048 Sectional Jimmies and Skeleton Keys taken from Burglars (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sectional Jimmies and Skeleton Keys taken from Burglars)

Burglars attempting to roast Mr Porter (engraving)
2786977 Burglars attempting to roast Mr Porter (engraving) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burglars attempting to roast Mr Porter)

A Raid that failed and a Relief Column that distinguished itself (colour litho)
1037532 A Raid that failed and a Relief Column that distinguished itself (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Drunken Couple, c. 1655-65 (oil on panel)
3709982 The Drunken Couple, c.1655-65 (oil on panel) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 52.5x64 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

How Jones locked out his Uncle and was cut off with a Shilling (engraving)
1046585 How Jones locked out his Uncle and was cut off with a Shilling (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Burglary of a jewellers shop (colour litho)
2795916 Burglary of a jewellers shop (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burglary of a jewellers shop. Les perceurs de murailles)

Audacious burglars (colour litho)
2807696 Audacious burglars (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Audacious burglars. Audacieux cambrioleurs)

Antony Thomas, French burglar of churches (colour litho)
2779342 Antony Thomas, French burglar of churches (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antony Thomas, French burglar of churches)

The Mote and the Beam (engraving)
614418 The Mote and the Beam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mote and the Beam, or the preoccupations of Scotland Yard)

Jack Sheppard & Blueskin in Mr. Woods bed-room, illustration from Jack Sheppard
2636992 Jack Sheppard & Blueskin in Mr. Woods bed-room, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth, published 1839 (hand coloured etching) by Cruikshank

Burglar caught in the act (colour photo)
3094039 Burglar caught in the act (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burglar caught in the act)

Norton Lees (engraving)
1055347 Norton Lees (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norton Lees. Illustration for The Graphic)

It looks as though the Police had caught up with four pretty robbers, but after brief inquiries the police officers ascertained the four pretty girls dressed as robbers were on their way to the New

A Brace of Public Guardians, July 10, 1800. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Brace of Public Guardians, July 10, 1800

The Dog: Collie sheepdog: Newfoundland for water rescue: Deerhound for hunting: St Bernard rescuing travellers in the snow: Husky pulling a sledge: Dog skin for boots: Guard dog to deter burglars

Raffles the Amatuer Cracksman by E Hornung & Augene Presbrey
Promotional postcard for Raffles the Amateur Cracksman by E. W. Hornung and Eugene Presbrey. First produced at the Comedy Theatre, 12th May 1906. The character originated in short stories by Hornung

Illustration of cartoon characters stealing the moon

A Bond and Judgement, Sir John Fielding presiding over the Bow Street Court, 1779
XJF380268 A Bond and Judgement, Sir John Fielding presiding over the Bow Street Court, 1779 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

William Brodie (d1788) prosperous Edinburgh cabinetmaker. Brodie had secret life as leader of gang of burglars. Hanged for robbing Excise Office in Edinburgh

Tennis Illustrated - Comic Postcard - Our Advantage A romantic liason between the local Bobby (Definitely off the Beat!) and a parlour maid

Signs used by burglars and tramps
A series of photographs showing burglars secret signs to their accomplices. The signs are drawn onto houses to warn of the reception they are likely to recieve

Anna and Burglars
Anna Sciagal of Riga, Latvia, hears burglars in the house, pretends to be a ghost and scares them away

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"Burglars: Unveiling the Intriguing World of Thieves and Robbers" Step into a world shrouded in mystery, as we explore the captivating realm of burglars. From vintage advertisements to historical artworks, these hints offer a glimpse into their daring escapades and notorious deeds. In John Hassall's Frys Cocoa advertisement, mischievous burglars take center stage, reminding us that even thieves have their weaknesses – a sweet tooth perhaps? "The Thieves on the Roof Awaken the Merchant" depicted in an ancient folio from Kalila wa Dimna reveals how cunning burglars employ stealth and strategy to carry out their illicit plans. Their shadows dance under moonlit skies as they plot their next move. The black-and-white photograph captures "The Battle of Stepney, " freezing a moment in time when law enforcement clashed with audacious criminals. A testament to the constant struggle between order and chaos that has persisted throughout history. A chilling lithograph titled "Murderous Burglars" sends shivers down our spines, emphasizing the dark side of this criminal underworld. It serves as a stark reminder that not all burglaries end without bloodshed or violence. Traveling across borders, we witness another violent robbery near Aalst, Belgium through vibrant colors in yet another lithograph. The scene unfolds before our eyes like an action-packed thriller where farmers become victims at the hands of ruthless intruders. Delving deeper into history brings us face-to-face with bizarre scenes such as a ladder-climbing man drenched by water thrown from above during 16th-century mischief-making. An unexpected twist adds humor amidst tales of thievery. Gror's artwork offers two contrasting scenes – one depicting thieves caught red-handed while being arrested, highlighting justice prevailing over crime; while another showcases their initial scheming phase filled with secrecy and anticipation.