Cast Collection (page 6)

RMS Olympic - cast iron deck bench
RMS Olympic - rare original cast iron deck bench of the style seen on both Olympic and Titanic. The bench is in original condition with period skits and will benefit from restoration

Mahogany restaurant chair with cast iron base from liner
Mahogany restaurant chair with cast iron base, from a cruise liner Date: 20th century

Memorial for French soldiers who fell at Waterloo
The new monument commemorating the (roughly 25, 000) French soldiers who died in the Waterloo (18th June 1815). The French Military club erected this eagle in memory of those lost

Cast of A Trip to Scarborough, outdoor theatrical portrait, in costume. Characters captioned, Colonel Townly, Berinthia, Young Fashion, Miss Hoyden, Sir T Clumsy, Loveless'

Vile Bodies
A stage adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's novel Vile Bodies at the Vaudeville Theatre. Date: 1932

Ivor Novello in I Lived With You
Ivor Novello (1893-1951) wrote and starred in this stage production of I Lived With You, which was later made into a film

Production of Othello
Actor Ernest Milton (1890-1974) played the title role in this production of Othello at the St James's Theatre. Also pictured are Nicholas Hannen (1881-1972) as Cassio and Henry Oscar (1891-1969)

Post Office Gateway, Melbourne
An etching of a large arched gateway to the Post Office in Melbourne, with a decorative cast iron design at the top. Date: circa 1919

Roman Statue
A drawing from cast of a Roman statue, in a seated position, the identity of the figure is unknown. A drawing by a student of the National Gallery Schools, Melbourne

Evening Shadows
A landscape oil painting showing a rocky edge to a wide river, with shadows cast in the evening. Date: circa 1922

Advertisement for Nell Gwynn Candles
An advertisement for Nell Gwynn Candles.'Shadows of the past'. Even in the days of Charles II, Field's were making candles

Noel Coward's Cavalcade was a thirty-year retrospect of England in peace and war. It ran at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane between October 1931 and September 1932 and had a cast

Charlie Chaplin with members of the cast of The Vagabonds
The Vagabonds was a 2 reeler film made for the Mutual Distribution Company in 1916. This postcard was an advertisement for a showing at the Picturedrome Birmingham. Date: 1917

A White Man - play at The Lyric Theatre, London, featuring (from left) Mr A G Poulton as Sir John Applegate, Mr Charles Allan as Malcolm Petrie, Miss Nora Lancaster as Countess of Kerhill

The audience of the Old Time Music Hall TV show, entitled The Good Old Days, filmed at the City Varieties in Leeds. Dressed in Victorian and Edwardian costume, they were an integral part of the show

Two of the cast of the Old Time Music Hall TV show, known as The Good Old Days, filmed at the City Varieties in Leeds. The man on the left lights a candle, while the compere

Illustration by Kenny Meadows to Cymbeline, by William Shakespeare. Cast list, with dead deer and two spears. Date: 1840

Last Voyage Explorer Adventurer Discovery North
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Busy scene at a railway station. Date: 20th century

Hot steel being poured into a cast. Date: 1877

Proposed design published in The Illustrated London News for the cast-iron decorative street lamps that would align the River Thames on the Embankment, London. Date: 1870

Designs for the Electric Lamp on the Thames Embankment 1870
Proposed design by Timothy Butler of children climbing and an overflowing cornucopia. Published in ?The Illustrated London News

Decorative cast iron electric lamp pillar with drinking fountain for horses and driver, dog trough optional. Date: 1906

Cast iron circular horse trough with drinking fountain. Date: 1906

Case iron circular horse trough with drinking fountain. Date: 1906

Public cast iron water trough for horses, dogs and driver. Date: 1906

A ROLL OF THE DICE
The die is cast... Date: 1960s

WYCLIF'S ASHES SCATTERED
After his death, the Council of Constance condemns Wyclif for heresy : his body is exhumed, burnt and the ashes cast into the brook Swift, and carried to the wide world... Date: 1384

A fine overview of St. David's Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, taken from the Sir Walter Scott Monument, with its giant shadow cast up the length of this impressive street. Date: 1950s

Swiss Family Robinson Books Wyss First Published
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Benin Plaque, Nigeria (brass)
HSC206662 Benin Plaque, Nigeria (brass) by African School; Horniman Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: plaques adorned wooden pillars of royal palace; Portuguese figure on right holds a manilla)

Benin Plaque, Nigeria (brass)
HSC206683 Benin Plaque, Nigeria (brass) by African School; Horniman Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: plaques adorned wooden pillars of royal palace; chief wearing ceremonial war dress; holds shield)

Benin Plaque, Nigeria (brass) (see also 199828 & 199829)
HSC199827 Benin Plaque, Nigeria (brass) (see also 199828 & 199829) by African School; Horniman Museum, London, UK; (add.info)

Benin Plaque, Nigeria (brass)
HSC206684 Benin Plaque, Nigeria (brass) by African School; Horniman Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: plaques adorned wooden pillars of royal palace; holds shield (asa) & spear;

Benin Plaque, Nigeria (brass)
HSC206685 Benin Plaque, Nigeria (brass) by African School; Horniman Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: plaques adorned wooden pillars of royal palace; circular motif owen iba ede ku)

Benin Plaque, ritual to strengthen the Oba's mystical power, Nigeria (brass)
HSC206682 Benin Plaque, ritual to strengthen the Oba's mystical power, Nigeria (brass) by African School; Horniman Museum, London

Medeia killed her young brother, and cast him into the sea (litho)
STC445085 Medeia killed her young brother, and cast him into the sea (litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info)

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snowed in alp alm buildings in Loetschental before sunrise. loetschental is part of the UNESCO world heritage site Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn. Switzerland. Date: 22/01/2009

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snowed in alp alm buildings in Loetschental before sunrise. loetschental is part of the UNESCO world heritage site Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn. Switzerland. Date: 22/01/2009

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Italy, Sardinia, Stintino. View of the Spiaggia della Pelosa beach and Capo Falcone. Date: 19/05/2006

Hand Mirror, 470-450 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Hand Mirror, 470-450 BCE

Benin Plaque, Nigeria (brass)
XCF306896 Benin Plaque, Nigeria (brass) by Benin; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: plaques adorned wooden pillars of the Obas palace in Benin city; probably 16th century AD; ); African

Benin Plaque, Nigeria (brass)
XCF306875 Benin Plaque, Nigeria (brass) by Benin; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: plaques adorned wooden pillars of the Obas palace in Benin city; probably 16th century AD; )

Kora, a figure of an exotic dancer, (gilt, cold-painted bronze and ivory on red marble plinth)
1195339 Kora, a figure of an exotic dancer, (gilt, cold-painted bronze and ivory on red marble plinth) by Chiparus, Dimitri (1886-1947); 61 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Kamorna, (gilt, cold-painted bronze, ivory, red marble)
1195247 Kamorna, (gilt, cold-painted bronze, ivory, red marble) by Chiparus, Dimitri (1886-1947); 50.8x60.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Rare figure of an exotic dancer, (large silvered bronze and ivory on black marble base)
1195338 Rare figure of an exotic dancer, (large silvered bronze and ivory on black marble base) by Chiparus, Dimitri (1886-1947); 69 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Sunburst, early 20th century (gilt and cold-painted bronze, onyx base)
985663 Sunburst, early 20th century (gilt and cold-painted bronze, onyx base) by Chiparus, Dimitri (1886-1947); 58.5 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunburst; an Exotic Dancer)

Benin Plaque, Nigeria (brass)
XCF306877 Benin Plaque, Nigeria (brass) by Benin; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: plaques adorned wooden pillars of the Obas palace in Benin city; probably 16th century AD; ); African

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From Gilbert & Sullivan Operas to Ronnie Barker's iconic Arkwright, the cast of characters in entertainment never fails to captivate us. Whether it's a D'Oyly Carte Souvenir or a hilarious sitcom like 'The Honeymooners, ' these talented individuals bring stories to life and leave an indelible mark on our hearts. Just as Fisher Street in Doolin, County Clare stands proudly in Europe, the hominid crania remind us of our ancient origins - from Australopithecus afarensis (Lucy) to Homo erectus and possibly even Homo sapiens and Neanderthals. As we marvel at the Trajan Column in Rome or gaze upon the Archaeopteryx fossil in Berlin, we are reminded that history has its own cast of characters who shaped our world. And let's not forget about the beloved TV show 'Are You Being Served?' where the cast brought laughter into our homes back in August 1977. So as we look up at a cloud-filled blue sky, let us appreciate both past and present casts who have enriched our lives with their talent.