Gold Collection (page 20)

Klondike miners in Canada weighing their gold pepites at a bank in Dawson, Alaska, 1898
NWI4834525 Klondike miners in Canada weighing their gold pepites at a bank in Dawson, Alaska, 1898. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Wall paintings of the Life of Saint Eloi " Blacksmith and Orfevre" by the Cathedrale Notre Dame de Rodez
JEB4928883 Wall paintings of the Life of Saint Eloi " Blacksmith and Orfevre" by the Cathedrale Notre Dame de Rodez

German women's costumes of the late 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912631 German women's costumes of the late 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: German women's costumes of the late 15th century)

Gold pendant, early 19th century (miniature, gold, enamel, seed pearls, human hair, glass)
7339280 Gold pendant, early 19th century (miniature, gold, enamel, seed pearls, human hair, glass) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810) (after); 5.5x4.5x0.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Tartessian civilization: jewels of the treasor of Aliseda, 7th century BC - Treasure of Aliseda. 7th c. BC
CUL4872207 Tartessian civilization: jewels of the treasor of Aliseda, 7th century BC - Treasure of Aliseda. 7th c. BC. Tartessian art. Jewelry. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Statuette of Atum, 18th dynasty, gesso gilded wood, from the tomb of Tutankhamun, treasury, Egyptian Museum, Cairo
7058306 Statuette of Atum, 18th dynasty, gesso gilded wood, from the tomb of Tutankhamun, treasury, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini.

Box made during the Konbaung period (photo)
5304599 Box made during the Konbaung period (photo); (add.info.: 1800 -1855, Konbaung period, Box made from gold, diamonds, emeralds and rubies)

Writing case in green, white and gold given to Marie Antoinette by Loius XVI with globe, celestial globe
FLO4633448 Writing case in green, white and gold given to Marie Antoinette by Loius XVI with globe, celestial globe, crown of pearls and fleurs de lys, cameos and painted cupids

Draped vase with striped canopy lid, vase with gold figures of sirens over a fluted base
FLO4633390 Draped vase with striped canopy lid, vase with gold figures of sirens over a fluted base, and vase with botanical panel decorated with ram heads and goatskin

Vases and jugs with blue and gold decoration. Vase and jug with gold lattice work over blue
FLO4633284 Vases and jugs with blue and gold decoration. Vase and jug with gold lattice work over blue, vase with gold floral ornament, and blue and white striped vase

Pieces from a porcelain service in gold and white (teapot, coffee pot, platter and plates)
FLO4633418 Pieces from a porcelain service in gold and white (teapot, coffee pot, platter and plates). Chromolithograph by Gillot of an illustration by Edouard Garnier from The Soft Paste Porcelain

Superb sword hilt from the mid-16th century. Guard and pommel in black iron decorated with gold and silver figures
FLO4644168 Superb sword hilt from the mid-16th century. Guard and pommel in black iron decorated with gold and silver figures, grip with mesh of gold wire in a feather pattern

Lady of rank, reign of Henry III/Phillip III, 1260. She wears a tall crown with veil, gold necklace
FLO4656136 Lady of rank, reign of Henry III/Phillip III, 1260. She wears a tall crown with veil, gold necklace, ermine-trimmed cape with drape sleeves, crimson brocade dress

Blessed Francoise d'Amboise (1427-1495), Duchess of Brittany, 1440. She wears a tiara of stars, her hair tied up
FLO4656029 Blessed Francoise d'Amboise (1427-1495), Duchess of Brittany, 1440. She wears a tiara of stars, her hair tied up, and armorial robe with blazons of Bourbon at left (azure)

Isabella of Castile, Spain, 1487. She wears a crown over purple veil, gold cape lined with ermine
FLO4655536 Isabella of Castile, Spain, 1487. She wears a crown over purple veil, gold cape lined with ermine, crimson jacket lined with ermine, green skirt

Chob-dar or mace bearer, in livery decorated with gold lace, holding a mace of gold or silver
FLO4565555 Chob-dar or mace bearer, in livery decorated with gold lace, holding a mace of gold or silver. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes,"

depiction of hypocrisy. A horned demon in holy robes preaches at a table while stealing gold from a fellow's purse
FLO4718189 depiction of hypocrisy. A horned demon in holy robes preaches at a table while stealing gold from a fellow's purse

Letter D: workshop of a doer (gilding). Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H
DUV4202456 Letter D: workshop of a doer (gilding). Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy. Unknown publisher

The Sun
3740668 The Sun; (add.info.: Medieval engraving titled 'The Sun'. The Sun was considered a male planet and those born under the sun were greedy for wealth and power)

Mozarabic Bible of Leon or Bible Legionensis (960)
3499683 Mozarabic Bible of Leon or Bible Legionensis (960); (add.info.: Mozarabic Bible of Leon or Bible Legionensis (960). 10th century. The miniaturists were Florencio and calligrapher Sancho

Prospector sits in front of his prospectors hut in the gold rush in Australia, 1892
3480409 Prospector sits in front of his prospectors hut in the gold rush in Australia, 1892; (add.info.: Prospector sits in front of his prospectors hut in the gold rush in Australia)

Gilded surfaces and lavish silk wall coverings in the Winter Palace, 1800
3507969 Gilded surfaces and lavish silk wall coverings in the Winter Palace, 1800; (add.info.: Gilded surfaces and lavish silk wall coverings in the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, Russia, which was)

19th Century silver, bronze, gold and enamel clasp from Japan
3520413 19th Century silver, bronze, gold and enamel clasp from Japan; (add.info.: 19th Century silver, bronze, gold and enamel clasp from Japan.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

German world war one propaganda poster
3521049 German world war one propaganda poster by Munzer, Adolf (1870-1953); (add.info.: German world war one propaganda poster. Spendet Geld u. Liebesgaben fur's Rote Kreuz)

Mud clod with pieces of broken gold, silver and foils
3520569 Mud clod with pieces of broken gold, silver and foils; (add.info.: Mud clod with pieces of broken gold, silver and foils. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

USA, Californian Gold Rush, engraving, 1850
2603972 USA, Californian Gold Rush, engraving, 1850; (add.info.: Washing for gold, California, c1850. The Californian Gold Rush begand in 1849. Wood engraving).

Guardians of the Empire. The overseas forces who came to England for the coronation of King George V
2915340 Guardians of the Empire. The overseas forces who came to England for the coronation of King George V. From The Illustrated London News, 1910.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Etruscan jewelry, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432446 Etruscan jewelry, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Etruscan jewelry. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900).

Vicente Gomez Martinez-Espinel, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473155 Vicente Gomez Martinez-Espinel, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Vicente Gomez Martinez-Espinel, 1550 - 1624)

Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland
3330367 Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland; (add.info.: Ring brooch with linked hoop from Ireland. Dated 8th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland
3330365 Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland; (add.info.: Ring brooch with linked hoop from Ireland. Dated 8th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland
3330229 Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland; (add.info.: Ring brooch with linked hoop from Ireland. Dated 8th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Coat of arms of the Kingdom of Portugal, 19th century (print)
2014323 Coat of arms of the Kingdom of Portugal, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Coat of Arms of the Portugal Kingdom. Draw, Portugal, 19th cent.); Photo © CCI.

Various muffles used in assay ovens
863648 Various muffles used in assay ovens; (add.info.: Assaying: Various muffles used in assay ovens for assaying gold and silver 1,2,3: 4,5,6, stopples, bottom plates and covers: 7)

American woodsmen in the rocky mountains, 1850
1575191 American woodsmen in the rocky mountains, 1850; (add.info.: American woodsmen in the rocky mountains, prospecting for gold with an elephant and two mules. 1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

President Cleveland holding an axe labelled 'Political Wisdom', 1896
1576826 President Cleveland holding an axe labelled 'Political Wisdom', 1896; (add.info.: Pioneer Cleveland' President Cleveland standing on the right)

Paul Masson French cyclist, being congratulated by a compatriot on winning a cycle race at the first modern Olympiad
541536 Paul Masson French cyclist, being congratulated by a compatriot on winning a cycle race at the first modern Olympiad, Athens 1896 (print); (add.info.: Paul Masson (1874-1945) French cyclist

Heidelberg. Statue; Madonna And Child
548649 Heidelberg. Statue; Madonna And Child.; (add.info.: Germany); Omniphoto/UIG.

Pre-Columbian: Columbia, Quimbaya. Seated figure, 14-15th century (gold figurine)
532960 Pre-Columbian: Columbia, Quimbaya. Seated figure, 14-15th century (gold figurine); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Anglo-Saxon Jewellery. 8th Century AD (object)
529444 Anglo-Saxon Jewellery. 8th Century AD (object); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Miners in the Californian gold fields inspecting the result of their digging by the light of the camp fire
533992 Miners in the Californian gold fields inspecting the result of their digging by the light of the camp fire. Wood engraving London c1880.; (add.info)

Eagle (gilded wood)
PEM219484 Eagle (gilded wood) by Bellamy, John Haley (1836-1914); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: Great Seal of the United States;).

British gold, silver, and bronze coins in current use (c 1920) (litho)
8633266 British gold, silver, and bronze coins in current use (c 1920) (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British gold, silver)

Fishing for Cockles at "The Wash", Shaking them through a Sieve to get rid of Sand (colour litho)
8633157 Fishing for Cockles at "The Wash", Shaking them through a Sieve to get rid of Sand (colour litho) by English School

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630784 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630735 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630718 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Real Photographs, c.1939: Johannesburg (coloured photo)
8671457 Real Photographs, c.1939: Johannesburg (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johannesburg)

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Captivating and radiant, gold has always held a mesmerizing allure. From the vibrant brushstrokes of Gypsy Splendour by Laura Knight to the opulent adornments of Anne Boleyn and her entourage in their golden attire, this precious metal has long been associated with splendor and royalty. In the realm of sports, gold symbolizes triumph and victory. Just like Eric Liddell's unforgettable Olympic 400m race finish in 1924, where his determination propelled him to claim the ultimate prize. And let us not forget the resplendent gold mask of Tutankhamun, housed within the Egyptian Museum in Cairo; a testament to ancient craftsmanship that continues to captivate visitors from around the world. Literature too finds its golden moments. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, we witness tales woven with valor and honor - qualities as enduring as gold itself. Meanwhile, nature showcases its own golden wonders through creatures like Ornithoptera alexandrae, also known as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly; an exquisite reminder of nature's artistry. Gold is not confined to art or nature alone but also plays a significant role in religious ceremonies worldwide. As Pope Francis presides over Easter Holy Mass at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, his presence exudes reverence amidst a sea of devoted followers adorned with touches of shimmering gold. Music takes on a golden hue when legendary singer Rod Stewart graces stages across Tyne and Wear with his timeless performances at Gateshead International Stadium – an experience that glimmers eternally in fans' memories. Even architectural marvels embrace this captivating color palette: think of ice skaters gracefully gliding below Rockefeller Centre building on Fifth Avenue – their movements reflecting off icy surfaces while surrounded by glistening lights that evoke visions of pure enchantment.