Memento Collection

Homage to Delacroix, 1864 (oil on canvas)
XIR74954 Homage to Delacroix, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); 160x250 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Fantin-Latour)

King George VI - Thanking British Children
A certificate from King George VI to the children of Great Britain on 8th June, 1946 - issued as a momento for sharing in the hardships and ultimate triumph during World War Two

Matryoschka (russian dolls), Moscow, Russia

Two Wedgwood Mugs Designed by Eric Ravilious, 1944. Creator: Unknown
Two Wedgwood Mugs Designed by Eric Ravilious, 1944. Wedgwood Commemorations mug - Etruria 1730: Barlaston 1940; Edward VIII Coronation mug dated 1937

Programme for the Tower Cinema, Peckham, London 1925 Programme for the Tower Cinema, Peckham, London 1925

Planoform scene of High Street, Southampton from a souvenir album circa 1895

Front cover of The Illustrated London News Wedding Number, 28th April 1923. Commemorating the wedding of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and the Duke of York (the future King George VI)

Bournemouth Pier, c1910. From Souvenir of Bournemouth. [J. H. Bishop, Bournemouth, ]

The Souvenir (Fidelity), c1787-1789, (1912). Artist: Jean-Baptiste Greuze
The Souvenir (Fidelity), c1787-1789, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

A memento of James Southertons benefit cricket match, 19th century (1912). James Southerton (1827-1880) was an English cricket international

The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual: Dr Watson watching Sherlock Holmes going through the mememtoes of his old cases. Illustration by Sidney E

Russian dolls, Siberia, Russia

Souvenirs including models of temples and postcards for sale, Selinunte, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Greek Traditional Woollen Slippers, Corfu Old Town, Corfu, The Ionian Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Vietnam, Tourist Goods, Painting of Vietnamese woman carrying goods in baskets on pole across her shoulders

A memento mori or vanitas trompe l'oeil optical illusion drawing of a couple riding a sledge, doubling as a human skull. Date: circa 1910

All is Vanity - optical illusion - woman at dressing table
All is Vanity (1892) - a memento mori or vanitas trompe l'oeil optical illusion drawing of a woman at her dressing table, doubling as a human skull. Date: 1892

Dearest May and Lily, Ilfracombe, 1857 (hand-coloured ambrotype in case)
STM620888 Dearest May and Lily, Ilfracombe, 1857 (hand-coloured ambrotype in case) by English School, (19th century); 10.2x8.3 cm; Saint Louis Art Museum, Missouri

The Military Triumph at Berlin: captured French eagles passing under the Brandenburg Gate, 1871

Saint Veronica Displaying the Sudarium; Book of Hours, about 1450-1455

Marriage of Princess Louise: the Castle Hill, Windsor, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Marriage of Princess Louise: the Castle Hill, Windsor, 1871

The French Siege of Paris: selling fragments of shells in the Avenue des Champs Elysees
The French Siege of Paris: selling fragments of shells in the Avenue des Champs Elysées, 1871

Two Men Seated in a Horse-Drawn Carriage in Front of Niagara Falls, 1860s

Colourful hat for sale, Shakhrisabz, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Shakrisabz, Colourful hat for sale

Erich Andres Italien - Erich Andres - Italy, Italia, Rome, Roma, catacomb, catacomba, history, historical

Opening of the Speculum Conscientie (Mirror of Conscience) illustration from the Hours of Joanne of Castile
BL2456426 Opening of the Speculum Conscientie (Mirror of Conscience) illustration from the Hours of Joanne of Castile, c.1496-1506 (vellum) by Master of the David Scenes (fl.1506); British Library

1960's scrapbook cover with price written in pencil

Europe, Poland, Malopolska province, Zakopane city, souvenirs shop Europe, Poland, Malopolska province, Zakopane city, souvenirs shop

The Fair of St. Cloud, near Paris, 1871. Creator: William James Palmer
The Fair of St. Cloud, near Paris, 1871. View of...the annual Fair of St

Astrakhan Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Astrakhan Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Vilnius Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Vilnius Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Suffrage Parade flag, c.1915 (mixed media)
CHH6355129 Suffrage Parade flag, c.1915 (mixed media) by American School, (20th century); Chicago History Museum, USA; (add.info.: View of a flag displayed in the Suffrage Parade, Chicago, Illinois)

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Vietnam, Painting of Vietnamese agricultural workers planting rice plants in a paddy field

Italy, Sicily, Erice, A Trinacria, ancient symbol of Sicily

Colourful hand puppets for sale, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Colourful hand puppets for sale

Cover of The Sphere, coronation number, June 1911. Creator: Unknown
Cover of " The Sphere", coronation number, June 1911

Search Of Lost Time
Josh M. G. Yates

Rock It
Josh M. G. Yates

Dead Things X
Josh M. G. Yates

Dead Things
Josh M. G. Yates

Love and Mercy
Josh M. G. Yates

Dead Things IX
Josh M. G. Yates

The Dublin Exhibition Medal, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Dublin Exhibition Medal, 1865

The 1948 London Olympic Games" - front cover, 1948. Creator: Unknown
The 1948 London Olympic Games" - front cover, 1948. Title page: Programme - Olympic, World's and British records - and useful visitors guide to London'

The 1948 London Olympic Games" - back cover, 1948. Creator: Unknown
The 1948 London Olympic Games" - back cover, 1948

"Olympic Games - Athletics Pictorial Souvenir - London 1948" - front cover, 1948

Gulf
Josh M. G. Yates

Follow
Josh M. G. Yates

In Touch
Josh M. G. Yates

Made for Us
Josh M. G. Yates

Disparo
Josh M. G. Yates

Tell Her Anything
Josh M. G. Yates

Secret Rain
Josh M. G. Yates

Some Time
Josh M. G. Yates

Know What Love Is
Josh M. G. Yates

Redivivus
Josh M. G. Yates

Whisper In the Well
Josh M. G. Yates

Sauce Boat From The George Washington Memorial Service, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Sauce Boat From The George Washington Memorial Service, c1800

Octagonal Plate From The George Washington Memorial Service, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Octagonal Plate From The George Washington Memorial Service, c1800

Shakspeare salver and jug, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Shakspeare salver and jug, 1864. Commemoration of the Tercentenary of Shakespeare's birth. The ale jug and salver, manufactured by Messrs. Minton, Hollis [sic], and Co

Specimens of M. Champfleury's collection of pottery, illustrative of the French Revolution, 1864. 1. The portrait of Necker:L'Espoir et le Soutien de la France...on a milk-pot. 2

brainstorm
Gilbert Claes

"Souvenir d'Ariccia", mid-late 19th century

Philadelphia Sketches: Selling the "Pennsylvania Journal" of One Hundred Years Ago, by one of our special artists, 1876

Belgian Bell Recovered; The victors of Messines were commanded... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Belgian Bell Recovered; The victors of Messines were commanded by General Plumer; to transport and hand over the bell of the church of Wytschaete

Doll Festival, c1802. Creator: Hokusai
Doll Festival, c1802. Series: Famous Views of the Eastern Capital

Le Chapeau qu'on rapporte de Paris, 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le Chapeau qu'on rapporte de Paris, 1844. The hat brought back from Paris

Medal struck to commemorate the Prince of Wales's visit to Canada and the inauguration of the Victoria Bridge (on the 25th inst.), 1860. The future King Edward VII visited North America

Parrot, 1879. Creator: Louis Charles Bombled
Parrot, 1879. This parrot may well have been the pet of the fabulously wealthy banker and art lover Daniel Franken

The Book of the Coronation, 1911. Creator: Unknown
The Book of the Coronation, 1911. King George V and his Queen consort Mary of Teck were crowned on 22 June 1911. From "The Book of the Coronation". [Cassell and Company, Ltd. London, 1911]

Mexico, portales of market, Aguas Calientes
Mexico, portals of market, Aguas Calientes, between 1884 and 1900

The Ascent of Balloons from the Esplanade of the Invalides, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Ascent of Balloons from the Esplanade of the Invalides, 1856. Paris celebrates the birth of Prince Louis Napoleon, heir to the French throne

Interior of pottery, Biloxi, Miss. c1901. Creator: Unknown
Interior of pottery, Biloxi, Miss. c1901

Interior of the pottery, Biloxi, Miss. c1901. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the pottery, Biloxi, Miss. c1901. Sign in center: Biloxi, Miss. Clay, artwork. Cannot be duplicated. G.E. Ohr. Fecit

Souvenirs, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Souvenirs, 19th century. Parisian types - Souvenirs

Senator Thompson & German war relics, c1914-1920. American politician and colleagues with war trophies posing by The Rescue sculpture, Capitol Building, Washington, D.C

Senator Thompson & German war relics, c1914-1920. American politician and colleagues with war trophies posing by The Rescue sculpture, Capitol Building, Washington, D.C

"The McKinley national memorial statue was modeled from this photograph: The official post card for sale here", c1907

Russian pony and sheep from Bomarsund, brought by Captain Hall, H.M.S. "Hecla", 1854. Animals and war trophies taken from Finland during the Crimean War by a British naval officer

Home from the Park - The Jubilee Mug, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Home from the Park - The Jubilee Mug, c1897. Family admiring their souvenir

Medal in Commemoration of the Union of France and England, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Medal in Commemoration of the Union of France and England, 1854. Mr

District of Columbia - Suffrage Voting For District, 1912

Puck's Souvenir Performance, from Puck, published March 2, 1887

Souvenir or The Guitar, 1895. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Souvenir or The Guitar, 1895

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Memento: A Journey Through Time and Memories" Step into the world of "Memento, " where history intertwines with personal recollections, creating a tapestry of cherished moments. From King George VI's heartfelt gratitude towards British children to the intricate Matryoshka dolls that hold secrets within their wooden shells, each item tells a unique story. Amongst these treasures lies two Wedgwood mugs designed by Eric Ravilious in 1944, their creator shrouded in mystery. These delicate vessels encapsulate an era long gone but forever preserved through artistry. Transporting us back to the early 20th century is Bournemouth Pier, standing tall against crashing waves and whispering tales of seaside adventures. It serves as a reminder of carefree days spent under the sun's warm embrace. A memento from James Southerton's benefit cricket match takes us even further back in time, to an age when sportsmanship reigned supreme. The echoes of cheering crowds and camaraderie linger within this artifact from 1912. In homage to Delacroix's masterpiece, we find ourselves immersed in an oil on canvas rendition that captures the essence of passion and revolution. This artwork becomes our own personal talisman for inspiration and creativity. The Titanic playing cards offer glimpses into both opulence and tragedy—a stark reminder that life can change course unexpectedly. As we shuffle through these cards, we are reminded to cherish every moment with those dear to us. Sherlock Holmes meticulously sifts through his collection of memorabilia from past cases—an assortment captured brilliantly by Sidney E Paget—each piece representing a puzzle solved or unsolved; memories etched indelibly upon his mind palace walls. The front cover of The Illustrated London News Wedding Number transports us into the grandeur and elegance surrounding matrimonial celebrations in April 1923—a snapshot frozen in time capturing love at its most radiant. Russian dolls stand as symbols not only of cultural heritage but also of the layers that make up our own identities.