Valuables Collection

Safe. 16th century. Spain
Safe. 16th century. Cast iron and fretwork. Maria Pita House-Museum. Corunna, Galicia, Spain

The people of Prussia donating their possessions to help fund a new war against Napoleon, 1813 (colour litho)
6000588 The people of Prussia donating their possessions to help fund a new war against Napoleon, 1813 (colour litho) by Kampf

The Joseph and Bathsheba Pope carved and applied valuables cabinet, Salem, Massachussetts
931116 The Joseph and Bathsheba Pope carved and applied valuables cabinet, Salem, Massachussetts, 1679 (oak) (see also 465381) by Symonds, James (1633-1714) (attr)

Edward II and Piers Gaveston fill their empty coffers at the plunder of York, 1311 (colour litho)
3643307 Edward II and Piers Gaveston fill their empty coffers at the plunder of York, 1311 (colour litho) by English School

The Joseph and Bathsheba Pope carved and applied valuables cabinet, Salem, Massachussetts
CH465381 The Joseph and Bathsheba Pope carved and applied valuables cabinet, Salem, Massachussetts, 1679 (oak) (see also 465380) by Symonds, James (1633-1714) (attr)

The Chicago Fire (engraving)
1626021 The Chicago Fire (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chicago Fire. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 November 1871)

The Royal Palace of Laeken, Brussels, destroyed by Fire (engraving)
1626671 The Royal Palace of Laeken, Brussels, destroyed by Fire (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Palace of Laeken, Brussels)

The Great Fire at Boston (engraving)
1589056 The Great Fire at Boston (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Fire at Boston)

Vault fitted with Safes, Harrods (litho)
2811689 Vault fitted with Safes, Harrods (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vault fitted with Safes, Harrods)

The audacies of Parisian delinquency (Colour Litho)
2808869 The audacies of Parisian delinquency (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The audacies of Parisian delinquency)

English and Portuguese in East Africa, a Journey from Mandala to Ujiji through the Territory of the African Lakes
1062454 English and Portuguese in East Africa, a Journey from Mandala to Ujiji through the Territory of the African Lakes Company (engraving) by English School

The Joseph and Bathsheba Pope carved and applied valuables cabinet, Salem, Massachussetts
931114 The Joseph and Bathsheba Pope carved and applied valuables cabinet, Salem, Massachussetts, 1679 (oak) (see also 465381) by Symonds, James (1633-1714) (attr)

After the fire - recovering valuables from the ruins (engraving)
736210 After the fire - recovering valuables from the ruins (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Joseph and Bathsheba Pope carved and applied valuables cabinet, Salem, Massachussetts
CH465380 The Joseph and Bathsheba Pope carved and applied valuables cabinet, Salem, Massachussetts, 1679 (oak) (see also 465381) by Symonds, James (1633-1714) (attr)

The First Alarm at Larissa, Greeks hiding Valuables in their Garden before leaving the City in the General Panic (litho)
1597530 The First Alarm at Larissa, Greeks hiding Valuables in their Garden before leaving the City in the General Panic (litho) by Wright

Lloyd s, London (b / w photo)
3096632 Lloyd s, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lloyd s, London)

Advert for Chancery Lane Safe Deposit 1887
Chancery Lane safe deposit is to provide for the use of the public an absolutely secure but inexpensive depositoryfor titile deeds, jewellery

Looters Three men horse pass dead body path leave
Looters, Three men with a horse pass a dead body on a path that they leave behind naked, packing the valuables. the corpse, criminals, Jan van den Hecke (I), Southern Netherlands, 1630 - 1684, paper

Israelites bring valuables construction tabernacle
Israelites bring their valuables for the construction of the tabernacle, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1703 - 1762, paper, letterpress printing, h 112 mm × w 160 mm

Antique Pocket Watch On Chain

Advert for Chancery Lane safe deposit 1888
Chancery Lane Safe Deposit, interior showing entrance, cash box room, vestibule, strong room and safes and telephone room for the use of renters. Date: 1888

Advert for Chancery Lane safe deposit 1886
Fire-proof safes for all valuables; cash boxes, jewellery and title deeds. 1886

Safe deposits for the valuables of passengers on Queen Mary
The unique provision of safe deposits for the valuables of passengers on board the Queen Mary ocean liner. The problem of protecting valuables at sea solved by providing a passengers strong room

Marcus Furius Camillus arrives in Rome, Italy, print maker: Jan Saenredam, Polidoro da Caravaggio, Claes Jansz. Visscher II, 1593

Personification of satisfaction, Arnold Houbraken, 1710 - 1719

Man with a globe in his arms drops valuables, Jan Luyken, wed. Pieter Arentsz & Cornelis van der Sys (II), 1710

Jobless college graduates join the ranks of beachcombers in Atla
Atlantic City, New Jersey: c. 1935. Jobless college graduates have joined the ranks of beachcombers who daily sift the Atlantic City sands in search of valuables lost by the millions of summer

Pocket compass

Treasure chest

Royal Wedding Presents at St Jamess Palace
A general view of the magnificent array of presents in the main salon, one of the three rooms in St. Jamess Palace to which the public were admitted

Checking the Bank Thief: Steel Pill-Boxes Guard Valuables
Illustration of precautions taken by a Chicago Bank against bank robbers : an armoured pill box containg an armed guard

Londoners Prepare Blitz
Londoners prepare for aerial attack, removing valuables and important documents, and sandbagging buildings against the bomb attacks which they expect

Extreme Vasity Suit 1907
American style: extreme Vasity sac suit (rear view) with narrow fit trousers with front & back crease & a deep turn-up or cuff. The jacket sleeves also have cuffs

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"Unveiling the Secrets: Valuables Throughout History" Safekeeping Treasures: Explore a 16th-century Spanish safe, preserving the riches of a bygone era. Sacrifices for Victory: Witness Prussian generosity as they donate their possessions to fund a war against Napoleon in 1813. Masterpiece from Salem: Behold the exquisite Joseph and Bathsheba Pope cabinet, adorned with carved and applied valuables, crafted in Massachusetts. Plundering Prosperity: Delve into history as Edward II and Piers Gaveston replenish their coffers through the plunder of York in 1311. Rising from Ashes: Relive the devastation caused by fires like Chicago Fire or those that destroyed Brussels' Royal Palace of Laeken and Boston's Great Fire. Fortifying Wealth at Harrods: Marvel at vaults fitted with safes, ensuring utmost security for valuable possessions at Harrods department store (litho). Parisian Perils Unmasked: Discover the audacious acts of delinquency that plagued Paris during an era captured vividly in color lithographs. African Adventures Unveiled: Embark on a journey through East Africa alongside English and Portuguese explorers depicted in engravings from Mandala to Ujiji via the African Lakes Company territory. A Cabinet Fit for Royalty (Again): Revisit Salem's Joseph and Bathsheba Pope masterpiece - an intricately designed cabinet housing precious valuables. From safeguarding treasures to tales of sacrifice, destruction, opulent cabinets, and daring adventures – these glimpses into history remind us of humanity's enduring fascination with all things valuable throughout time.