Monocles Collection

Eventails, engraved by H. Reidel, 1924 (pochoir print)
1123807 Eventails, engraved by H. Reidel, 1924 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

A well-dressed couple pictured laughing (colour litho)
959983 A well-dressed couple pictured laughing (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Inspection of a line of police officers, illustration from L assiette au Beurre
STC397120 Inspection of a line of police officers, illustration from L assiette au Beurre: La Police, 23rd May 1903 (colour litho) by Ostoya

Gentleman waiting at a stage door (litho)
3096424 Gentleman waiting at a stage door (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gentleman waiting at a stage door)

A Step-fathers Rules (b / w photo)
3091223 A Step-fathers Rules (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Step-fathers Rules. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Poster, Visit Paris -- two men with monocles and top hats, with the Eiffel Tower in the background. Date: circa early 20th century

A well-dressed couple pictured laughing (colour litho)
959981 A well-dressed couple pictured laughing (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Anthropomorphic pigs celebrating New Year (chromolitho)
5996057 Anthropomorphic pigs celebrating New Year (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anthropomorphic pigs celebrating New Year)

Edwardian postcard of three rabbits in human clothes around a piano
3604854 Edwardian postcard of three rabbits in human clothes around a piano, one playing and the other two singing, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School

Monstrosities of 1824, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562184 Monstrosities of 1824, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Anthropomorphic fish (colour litho)
732281 Anthropomorphic fish (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two fish, one wearing a hat and a monocle)

Overflowing With Good Stories (colour litho)
3094668 Overflowing With Good Stories (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Overflowing With Good Stories)

Connoisseurs Examining a Collection of George Morland s, 1807 (engraving)
2562208 Connoisseurs Examining a Collection of George Morland s, 1807 (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Morland (26 June 1763 - 29 October 1804)

Bathers at the seaside (colour litho)
3096376 Bathers at the seaside (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathers at the seaside)

Lady and gentleman falling at a ball (colour litho)
3096453 Lady and gentleman falling at a ball (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady and gentleman falling at a ball)

A Good Spell Of Business (colour litho)
3093972 A Good Spell Of Business (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Good Spell Of Business. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

When I ventured to show myself on the hotel Piazza (colour litho)
3643441 When I ventured to show myself on the hotel Piazza (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: When I ventured to show myself on the hotel Piazza)

Two children in fancy dress (colour photo)
3091234 Two children in fancy dress (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two children in fancy dress)

A well-dressed couple pictured laughing (colour litho)
959985 A well-dressed couple pictured laughing (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Picture No. 12479625
Bulldog, wearing top hat monocle and bow tie Date:

Art Connoisseurs 1823-28 Lithograph hand-coloring
Artokoloro

Dinners singing Auld Lang Syne at the Savoy Restaurant, 19
Illustration showing some of the thousand guests who had supper at the Savoy Hotel on New Years Eve, 1907, and sang Auld Lang Syne to see in the New Year

Man with Eye-Glass
A man of revolutionary Paris peers scornfully through his eyeglass : a hundred years later he will sport an equally affected monocle

Female Type / 4 Admirers
A fashionable woman, with her four admirers, all of whom wear top hats and monocles

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"Monocles: A Glimpse into the World of Elegance and Whimsy" Step back in time with these exquisite monocles, as we explore a collection that transcends mere eyewear. From Eventails, engraved by H. Reidel in 1924, to the vibrant laughter captured in a colour litho featuring a well-dressed couple, each piece tells its own captivating story. Imagine an era where even police officers were subjected to meticulous inspection - L'Assiette au Beurre's illustration takes us there. Meanwhile, a gentleman patiently waits at a stage door, his monocle adding an air of sophistication to his anticipation. Intriguingly titled "A Step-father's Rules, " this black and white photo transports us to another time when authority was upheld with stern elegance. And what better way to entice visitors than through the enchanting poster inviting all to "Visit Paris. " Laughter resurfaces once more as another well-dressed couple joyfully embraces life's pleasures in vivid colours. But who could resist the charm of anthropomorphic pigs celebrating New Year or Edwardian postcards depicting rabbits dressed like humans gathered around a piano? Delve deeper into history with hand-coloured engravings showcasing the monstrosities of 1824 and 1835 - peculiar yet fascinating glimpses into society's fascination with oddities. And let us not forget about those whimsical anthropomorphic fish swimming through colourful lithographs. Finally, immerse yourself in tales overflowing with good stories depicted through vibrant lithographs that capture our imagination and transport us further into this world of elegance and whimsy. These magnificent monocles offer more than just visual aid; they unlock doors leading us on journeys filled with laughter, curiosity, and wonderment, and are windows into times gone by – reminders that style is timeless and eccentricity knows no bounds.