Wealthy Collection (page 2)

Britannia and Eve magazine, March 1933
Front cover illustration featuring an extremely glamorous lady wearing a bright orange coat with fur trims, a yellow hat with orange feather and holding a blue clutch bag

Florence Nightingales carriage at the seat of war
Born in Italy in 1820, she moved to England with her wealthy family and was educated at home by her father. Although it was not deemed suitable for ladies of Florences social standing to become

Sturgeon and Caviar
Sturgeon swim in the ocean, and their eggs are canned for the enjoyment of wealthy humans

DDE-90029729
Chateau Chambord, Loire Valley, Centre France. Date: 07/10/2009

The King of Trusts. Andrew Carnegie. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796308 The King of Trusts. Andrew Carnegie. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Fornaro, Carlo de (1872-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King of Trusts)

The Election II: Canvassing for Votes, 1754-55 (oil on canvas)
SJS1997 The Election II: Canvassing for Votes, 1754-55 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 101.5x127 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Holtermanns Life Preserving Drops, 1880s (colour litho)
6257116 Holtermanns Life Preserving Drops, 1880s (colour litho) by Australian School, (19th century); 61.5x49.5 cm; Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; Mitchell Library

Ibant qui poterant, qui non potuere cadebant (Those who could
5864164 Ibant qui poterant, qui non potuere cadebant (Those who could, walked; those who could not, fell), 1739 (pastel, gouache on paper on canvas) by Troost

Illustration from Les Miserables, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
909614 Illustration from Les Miserables, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97); Private Collection; (add.info)

Equestrian Portrait of Cornelis and Michiel Pompe van Meerdervoort with their Tutor
3493006 Equestrian Portrait of Cornelis and Michiel Pompe van Meerdervoort with their Tutor and Coachman, Starting for the Hunt, c.1652-53 (oil on canvas) by Cuyp

The Strachey Family, c. 1710 (oil on canvas)
781804 The Strachey Family, c.1710 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); 150x242 cm; Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum, Burnley

Shernfold Park, 1835. Creator: Charles J Smith
Shernfold Park, 1835. House at Shernfold Park in Frant, Sussex built in 1790 by Charles Pigou, bought in 1820 by Colonel John By of the Royal Engineers

Castlewellan Castle, Castlewellan, Co. Down, Ireland

The Right Hon. Lord Northcliffe, c1890, (1911). Alfred Charles William Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe (1865-1922) a British newspaper and publishing magnate

GEORGE MASON (1725-1792). American planter and Revolutionary statesman. Oil on canvas, 1811, by Dominic Boudet, after a portrait of 1750 by John Hesselius

Great by H. M. Bateman
Caricature of a self-important gentleman in evening dress, puffing his chest out as he smokes a cigarette. Date: 1927

Dona Marianna Stampa Parravicina (born 1612), Condesa di Segrate. Creator: Unknown
Dona Marianna Stampa Parravicina (born 1612), Condesa di Segrate

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

Brookes and Whites Clubs, London 1796
Wealthy gentlemen patronise the exclusive Brookes (Whig) and White s(Tory) Clubs, at Pall Mall, London. Brookes is shown on the right

William Willett
WILLIAM WILLETT A wealthy builder who was the originator of daylight saving

The Jewish Bride, c. 1667 (oil on canvas)
XOS1109258 The Jewish Bride, c.1667 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 121.5x155.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

cash off
Julia Ramiro

Breaking the bank
Julia Ramiro

Statue of Saturn, god of time
7287218 Statue of Saturn, god of time; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statue of Saturn, god of time. Roman sculture dating on the 2nd century AD)

Black cat, c.1910 (print)
7293179 Black cat, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Paranormal. superstition. "Good Luck." A black cat, sign of wealth in the United Kingdom)

Sea Adventure: The buccaneers at Porto Bello (colour litho)
8668732 Sea Adventure: The buccaneers at Porto Bello (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The buccaneers at Porto Bello)

Portrait of a Man with a Rosary, c.1520 (oil on panel)
8712017 Portrait of a Man with a Rosary, c.1520 (oil on panel) by Lotto, Lorenzo (c.1480-1556); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Lorenzo Lotto)

Counter commemorating Queen Elizabeth I; obverse, c.1613 (silver)
7339297 Counter commemorating Queen Elizabeth I; obverse, c.1613 (silver) by Passe, Simon de (1595-1647); 6.1x5.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Simon van de Passe)

The spices, c.1910 (print)
7293368 The spices, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Spices as New Year gift in the XVIth cent. Imagery in: Histoire anecdotique de l'alimentation, France)

Henry VII, c.1505 (oil on panel)
7337933 Henry VII, c.1505 (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); 61x51 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London

Charles I (1600-1649), c.1631 (oil on canvas)
7337859 Charles I (1600-1649), c.1631 (oil on canvas) by Mytens, Daniel (1590-c.1648); 215.9x147.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Daniel Mytens)

Unidentified lady, early 17th century (watercolour, gum arabic, vellum, gilt)
7340109 Unidentified lady, early 17th century (watercolour, gum arabic, vellum, gilt) by Oliver, Isaac (c.1565-1617); 5.1x4.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Elizabeth I (the Armada Portrait'), c.1588 (oil on oak panel)
7342330 Elizabeth I (the Armada Portrait'), c.1588 (oil on oak panel) by English School, (16th century); 112.5x127 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Children at a dancing lesson
5310291 Children at a dancing lesson; (add.info.: Engraving depicting children at a dancing lesson. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A brass mesh fire guard
5310229 A brass mesh fire guard; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a brass mesh fire guard which could also be used as a screen when the fireplace was not in use)

Box made during the Konbaung period
5304601 Box made during the Konbaung period.; (add.info.: 1800 -1855, Konbaung period, Box made from gold, diamonds, emeralds and rubies)

Engraving depicting a couple greeting a stranger with a handshake, 19th century
5308931 Engraving depicting a couple greeting a stranger with a handshake, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a couple greeting a stranger with a handshake)

Engraving depicting villagers going to church for the Easter service, 19th century
5308600 Engraving depicting villagers going to church for the Easter service, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting villagers going to church for the Easter service)

Engraving depicting an old man reading at his desk, 19th century
5308550 Engraving depicting an old man reading at his desk, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an old man reading at his desk. Dated 19th century 01/02/1878); Universal History Archive/UIG

Children playing a game
5308523 Children playing a game.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting children playing a game: one boy is seated on the shoulders of another)

A Chinese lady being transported on a riding barrow
5312121 A Chinese lady being transported on a riding barrow; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Chinese lady being transported on a riding barrow. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A mother and daughter watching snowflakes
5312068 A mother and daughter watching snowflakes; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother and daughter watching snowflakes fall. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Advertisement for Bellis's Real Turtle Soup
5307825 Advertisement for Bellis's Real Turtle Soup.; (add.info.: Advertisement for Bellis's Real Turtle Soup made from the edible green turtle. Dated 19th century)

Grandparents with their grandchildren
5616055 Grandparents with their grandchildren; (add.info.: Illustration depicting grandparents with their grandchildren. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

A woman emerging from a carriage as she visits home for Christmas. 1876 (engraving)
5615942 A woman emerging from a carriage as she visits home for Christmas. 1876 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Engraving depicting a game of Tric-Trac - an early form of Backgammon, 18th century
5309158 Engraving depicting a game of Tric-Trac - an early form of Backgammon, 18th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a game of Tric-Trac - an early form of Backgammon)

Cartoon depicting a woman serving soup to dinner guests, 19th century
5308941 Cartoon depicting a woman serving soup to dinner guests, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a woman serving soup to dinner guests)

Illustration depicting elderly people sitting on a wooden park bench, 19th century
5308872 Illustration depicting elderly people sitting on a wooden park bench, 19th century; (add.info.: Illustration depicting elderly people sitting on a wooden park bench)

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Step into a world of opulence and grandeur with these captivating glimpses of wealth throughout history. From the lavish Silver Cross advertisement, showcasing elegance fit for royalty, to the resplendent Maharajah of Mysore during WW1, wealth has always been synonymous with luxury. Unearthed from the depths of time, we discover the Champagne Hoard hidden away in Paris' Champs-Elysees. A testament to indulgence and excess, this collection speaks volumes about the allure of extravagance. Intrigue awaits at The Paiva Mansion on Newport's shores in Rhode Island. Once a playground for America's elite in the 1880s yacht club scene, it exudes an air of sophistication that only true affluence can bring. Travel back centuries to a medieval dining room where lords and ladies reveled in their abundance. Gilded tapestries adorned walls as sumptuous feasts were served on silver platters – a sight reserved solely for those blessed with immense riches. Witness young William Strover Birkin at just 19 years old alongside Richard Pratchett Noble; their dapper attire reflecting their privileged upbringing. This portrait captures an era when social status was paramount and wealth defined one's place in society. Venture north to Ardconnel Terrace nestled amidst Oban's picturesque Argyllshire landscape. Here stands McCaig Tower – a symbol of prosperity overlooking breathtaking vistas – reminding us that even architecture can be touched by fortune's hand. A Rolls Royce glides through Essex streets, epitomizing timeless elegance intertwined with financial success. Its sleek lines and polished exterior mirror its owner's standing as they effortlessly navigate life’s highways. Embark on an exotic journey to Singapore where Raffles Hotel reigns supreme since 1887 - an exclusive retreat catering solely to discerning individuals seeking unparalleled luxury experiences, and is here that dreams are transformed into reality within its hallowed halls.