Gold Chain Collection

Miss Elizabeth Hoare (later Mrs J. Rawson Walker)
Artist: Barber, Thomas (attributed to) - Title: Miss Elizabeth Hoare (later Mrs J. Rawson Walker) - Date: 1826 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 74.9 x 62.2

Portrait of a Two-Year Old Girl, 1636 (oil on panel)
3087026 Portrait of a Two-Year Old Girl, 1636 (oil on panel) by Loenen, Johan Cornelisz van (fl.1620-27); 56x45 cm; Hallwyl Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Dutch, out of copyright

Midge Ure, Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael in the audience during the opening of the Live Aid Concert at Wembley Stadium. 13th July 1985

George Michael in the audience during the opening of the Live Aid Concert at Wembley Stadium. 13th July 1985

Picture No. 12020224
Kiang / Tibetan Wild Ass wearing sun glasses and gold chains. Digital manipulation Date:

Portrait of King Henry the Sixth, Henry VI of England, born 1421, began reign 1422 and died 1471
6338600 Portrait of King Henry the Sixth, Henry VI of England, born 1421, began reign 1422 and died 1471 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry the Sixth)

Portrait of King Henry the Fifth, Henry V of England, born 1388, began reign 1413 and died 1422
6338598 Portrait of King Henry the Fifth, Henry V of England, born 1388, began reign 1413 and died 1422 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry the Fifth)

Portrait of King William I the Conqueror, of England, born 1023, began reign 1066 and died 1087
6339105 Portrait of King William I the Conqueror, of England, born 1023, began reign 1066 and died 1087 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King William I the Conqueror)

Sir William High (1858-1934), 1929 (oil on canvas)
6198685 Sir William High (1858-1934), 1929 (oil on canvas) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937); 139.7x107.9 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Portrait of King Henry the Seventh, Henry VII of England, born 1457, began reign 1485 and died 1509
6338607 Portrait of King Henry the Seventh, Henry VII of England, born 1457, began reign 1485 and died 1509 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry the Seventh)

Portrait of King Richard the Third, Richard III of England, born 1450, began reign 1483 and died 1485
6338605 Portrait of King Richard the Third, Richard III of England, born 1450, began reign 1483 and died 1485 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Richard the Third)

Portrait of King Edward the Fourth, Edward IV of England, born 1443, began reign 1461 and died 1483
6338601 Portrait of King Edward the Fourth, Edward IV of England, born 1443, began reign 1461 and died 1483 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Edward the Fourth)

Portrait of King Edward the Sixth, Edward VI of England, born 1537, began reign 1547 and died 1553
6338611 Portrait of King Edward the Sixth, Edward VI of England, born 1537, began reign 1547 and died 1553 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Edward the Sixth)

Portrait of King Henry the Fourth, Henry IV of England, born 1367, began reign 1399 and died 1413
6338596 Portrait of King Henry the Fourth, Henry IV of England, born 1367, began reign 1399 and died 1413 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry the Fourth)

Portrait Presumed to Be of Antonio Zantani, 1550 / 60. Creator: Unknown
Portrait Presumed to Be of Antonio Zantani, 1550/60

Portrait of a Woman, 1562. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Woman, 1562

Old Man with a Gold Chain, 1631. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Old Man with a Gold Chain, 1631

A Lady Reading (Saint Mary Magdalene), About 1530. Creator
A Lady Reading (Saint Mary Magdalene), About 1530

Portrait of a Lady, 1550 / 60. Creator: Michele Tosini
Portrait of a Lady, 1550/60

King David Receiving the Cistern Water of Bethlehem, 1515 / 20
King David Receiving the Cistern Water of Bethlehem, 1515/20. [2 Samuel 23:15; And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, which is by the gate!]

Gold Chain, c. 1937. Creator: Dorothy Posten
Gold Chain, c. 1937

Portrait of a Man in a Red Cap, c. 1480. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Man in a Red Cap, c. 1480

Antique illustration of native American woman

Woman in the fashion of the Directoire, 1797 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986482 Woman in the fashion of the Directoire, 1797 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Woman in the fashion of the Directoire, 1797)

Portrait of a woman, c. 1611 (oil on wood panel)
3934282 Portrait of a woman, c.1611 (oil on wood panel) by Hals, Frans (1582/3-1666); 94.2x71.1 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

A Pair of Family Portraits, 1598 (oil on panel) (for pair see 228146)
RAF228145 A Pair of Family Portraits, 1598 (oil on panel) (for pair see 228146) by Geldorp, Gortzius (1553-1618); 101.6x76.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Flemish

Sir John Huddleston (c. 1517-57) (oil on canvas)
TRS231033 Sir John Huddleston (c.1517-57) (oil on canvas) by English School, (16th century); Huddleston Collection, St. Edmunds College, Cambridge

The Red Scarf (oil on canvas)
LMG157852 The Red Scarf (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 91.4x71.1 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Lotherton Hall) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; Irish, out of copyright

Portrait of a man in military costume, 1650 (oil on panel)
FIT69689 Portrait of a man in military costume, 1650 (oil on panel) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, (1606-69) (follower of); 128x103.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Gold Chain and Badge presented to the Mayor of Gateshead (engraving)
1625549 Gold Chain and Badge presented to the Mayor of Gateshead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of a woman, c. 1611 (oil on canvas)
CTS336343 Portrait of a woman, c.1611 (oil on canvas) by Hals, Frans (1582/3-1666); 94x72.5 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Sir Edmund Huddleston (1536-1606) (oil on canvas)
TRS231032 Sir Edmund Huddleston (1536-1606) (oil on canvas) by English School, (16th century); Huddleston Collection, St. Edmunds College, Cambridge, UK; English, out of copyright

Archibald, Earl of Angus, arresting the architect Robert Cochrane, a favourite of King James III of Scotland
5208319 Archibald, Earl of Angus, arresting the architect Robert Cochrane, a favourite of King James III of Scotland, and stripping the gold chain from his neck, 1482 (colour litho) by Skelton, J. R

Gold Chain and Badge for the Mayor of Sheffield (engraving)
1097582 Gold Chain and Badge for the Mayor of Sheffield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold Chain and Badge for the Mayor of Sheffield)

Portrait of a Man in Plumed Hat, (oil on canvas)
WAG292762 Portrait of a Man in Plumed Hat, (oil on canvas) by Daniels, William (1813-80); 43.2 x 33.7 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; British

A Young Boy with a Billy Goat (oil on canvas)
992246 A Young Boy with a Billy Goat (oil on canvas) by Vos, Jan de, IV (1619/20-63) (attr. to); 117.4x92.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: ); eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Dutch

Gold Chain and Badge for the Borough of Falmouth (engraving)
1604269 Gold Chain and Badge for the Borough of Falmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold Chain and Badge for the Borough of Falmouth)

Emmanual Philibert, Duke of Savoy, from Honor Military, and Civill, William Segar, pub
3051729 Emmanual Philibert, Duke of Savoy, from Honor Military, and Civill, William Segar, pub. Robert Barker, London, 1602 (hand coloured engraving) by Rogers

Portrait of a Woman, 1520 (oil on panel)
BRN196606 Portrait of a Woman, 1520 (oil on panel) by Flemish School, (16th century); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; Flemish, out of copyright

Strung Up
Darlene Hewson

Manchester City Manager Malcolm Allison seen here in 3rd March 1979

A Young Woman and Her Little Boy, c. 1540. Creator: Agnolo Bronzino
A Young Woman and Her Little Boy, c. 1540

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"Unveiling the Timeless Elegance: The Allure of the Gold Chain" In a world where fashion trends come and go, there is one accessory that has stood the test of time - the gold chain. Its timeless appeal can be traced back through history, from regal portraits to iconic moments. Take a glimpse into Miss Elizabeth Hoare's captivating portrait, painted in 1636. Adorned with a delicate gold chain around her neck, she exudes grace and sophistication beyond her years. This simple yet striking detail adds an air of refinement to her youthful innocence. Fast forward to 1985 when George Michael graced the audience during the opening of Live Aid Concert at Wembley. Amongst his charismatic presence, it was impossible not to notice his choice of jewelry - a bold gold chain that accentuated his magnetic stage persona. But it doesn't end there; even kings have embraced this symbol of power and prestige throughout history. From King Edward II's reign in England during the early 14th century to King Henry VI's tumultuous rule in the late 15th century, their royal portraits depict them wearing intricate gold chains as symbols of their authority. The allure continues with Sir William High's mesmerizing painting from 1929. A distinguished gentleman gazes confidently at us while sporting an impeccably crafted gold chain around his neck. It speaks volumes about his refined taste and social standing during that era. And let us not forget some legendary monarchs who left indelible marks on English history - King Henry VII, Richard III, and Edward IV all wore magnificent gold chains as they ruled over their kingdoms with strength and determination. Through centuries past and present, whether adorning noble figures or capturing hearts on stage or canvas alike –the golden thread remains unbroken. The undeniable charm of a well-crafted gold chain transcends time itself—a testament to its enduring beauty for generations to come.