1690s Collection

Court record of testimony at the Salem witch trials, 1692
Record of Titubas testimony at the Salem witchcraft trials, 1690s. Halftone reproduction with a watercolor wash

Sleeping Beauty ballet, reawakening scene
While the King and Queen sleep, Prince Charming, with the blessing of the Lilac Fairy, bends to kiss the Sleeping Princess and thereby awaken her

Sleeping Beauty ballet, christening scene
The christening scene in a ballet version of the Sleeping Beauty, with the wicked fairy Carabosse putting her curse on the baby Princess in her cradle

Testimony at the Salem witchcraft trials, 1690s
Trial of a suspected witch at Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1692. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

William Thompsons fight off Poole, Dorset, 30 May 1695. Thompson was a local fisherman whose fishing boat was fired on by a French privateer near the Isle of Purbeck

Captain Henry Avery, pirate
Captain Avery and his crew taking one of the Great Moguls ships. In 1695, pirate Henry Averys (aka Every or Avary) ship, the Fancy

Royal Society endorsement of a lens-grinder, 1600s
Opticians advertisement illustrated with Archimedes at a telescope, London, 1694. Hand-colored woodcut of a 17th-century illustration

Puss in Boots Master dressed in fine clothes
Puss in Boots Master dresses in fine clothes given to him by the King after his drowning incident. Illustration to a fairytale by Charles Perrault, first published 1697

Puss tries on his new Boots at the Cobblers Shop. Illustration to a fairytale by Charles Perrault, first published 1697

Puss in Boots presents a rabbit from his Master to the King
Puss in Boots presents a gift of a rabbit from his Master to the King. Illustration to a fairytale by Charles Perrault, first published 1697

Puss in Boots and the Poor Millers Son
The Poor Millers Son leaves the mill with his cat (Puss in Boots). Illustration to a fairytale by Charles Perrault, first published 1697

FRANCE: COURT LIFE, 1690s. Waiting in The Fourth Room of the Apartments. One in a series of etchings, 1694-1696, by Antoine Trouvain, depicting a suite of reception rooms at the Palace of Versailles

FRANCE: COURT LIFE, 1690s. Playing cards in the Second Room of the Apartments. One in a series of etchings by Antoine Trouvain, 1694-1696

FRANCE: COURT LIFE, 1690s. Fourth Room of the Apartments. One in a series of etchings of a suite of reception rooms at the Palace of Versailles by Antoine Trouvain, 1694-1696

Founding of the Bank of England - proposed by William Paterson, the Bank of England was formed with Sir John Houblon as its first Governor, initially located in Mercers Hall. Date: 1694

Countess Stenbock, 1698. Creator: Martin Mytens the elder
Countess Stenbock, 1698

Death of Michael Godfrey, first Deputy Governor of the recently founded Bank of England, on 17 July 1695, during the Siege of Namur (2 July to 4 September 1695, part of the Nine Years War)

Charge of French cavalry at the Battle of Neerwinden or Landen, in the Spanish Netherlands (present-day Belgium), 29 July 1693, part of the Nine Years War (1688-1697). Date: 1693

Flowers, Birds and Fish (Album of 13 leaves) (image 7 of 10), 1690. Creator: Ma Yuanyu
Flowers, Birds and Fish (Album of 13 leaves) (image 7 of 10), 1690

Wooden Resurrection church, 1699, Plyos, Ivanovo region, Russia

Assumption church, 1699, Bernovo, Tver region, Russia

Church of Smolensk icon of Holy Virgin (1690s), Sofrino, Moscow region, Russia

Church of image of Saviour Not Made by Hands (1697), Ubory, Moscow region, Russia

Church of the Intercession (1694), Fili, Moscow, Russia

Church of Kazan icon of Our Lady (1694), Ustyuzhna, Vologda region, Russia

Wooden Dormition church (1694), Nelazskoe, Vologda region, Russia

Four types of Uniforms worn by Worcestershire Regiment
Four types of Uniforms worn by the Worcestershire Regiment - 1694, 1747, 1808, 1915 Date: 1694-1915

Peter the Great at Deptford, SE London Date: 1698

Handle of Queen Mary II's coffin. 1694

Riquet with the Tuft
5669725 Riquet with the Tuft by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Illustration showing "Riquet with the Tuft" (Riquet a la Houppe)

View of Limerick, c. 1750 (watercolour plans)
986014 View of Limerick, c.1750 (watercolour plans) by Hobson, Samuel (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Limerick; Vue de Limerick)

Map of Africa, c. 1696 (hand-coloured engraving)
986318 Map of Africa, c.1696 (hand-coloured engraving) by Danckerts, Cornelis III (1664-1717); 59x96 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Africa. Cornelis Danckerts III (1664-1717)

A signed and dated Syrian ceramic tile, painted in managanese, blue and brown, dated 1699
1766425 A signed and dated Syrian ceramic tile, painted in managanese, blue and brown, dated 1699, 1699 (ceramic) by Syrian School

Gaudi Ragini, Wife of Sri Raga, c. 1690-5 (gouache with gold and silver paint on paper)
1196846 Gaudi Ragini, Wife of Sri Raga, c.1690-5 (gouache with gold and silver paint on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 21x21 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

Portrait of a Lady, seated three-quarter length, in a white dress and fur-lined cape
827804 Portrait of a Lady, seated three-quarter length, in a white dress and fur-lined cape, 169- (oil on canvas) by Boonen

The Arrest of the Duke de Boufflers, Marshal of France, on 5 September 1695, by Everard Van Dyckvelt and twelve English Lifeguards, after the Siege of Namur (2 July to 4 September 1695)

Attack off Brest, Battle of Camaret, Brittany, France, 18 June 1694, part of the Nine Years War (1688-1697). English and Dutch ships attempted to seize the French port, but failed. Date: 1694

Irish Jacobite troops leaving Limerick for France, also known as the Flight of the Wild Geese, following the Treaty of Limerick, 3 October 1691

The Battle of La Hogue (Hougue), 1692
The Battle of La Hogue (Hougue), 29 May to 4 June 1692, Nine Years War, Normandy, France. 1692

Admiral Tulip, 1699 (engraving)
986078 Admiral Tulip, 1699 (engraving) by Italian School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Admiral Tulip. From Observationes de ortu ac vegetatione plantarum)

Portrait of a Lady as Diana returning from the Hunt, 1698 (oil on copper)
827914 Portrait of a Lady as Diana returning from the Hunt, 1698 (oil on copper) by Colombel, Nicolas (1644-1717); 65.7x81.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Groom with a Horse, 1694 (gouache and gold paint on paper)
1196958 A Groom with a Horse, 1694 (gouache and gold paint on paper) by Persian School, (17th century); 14.4x21.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Portrait of Raja Kirpal Pal of Basohli, c. 1690-1700 (gouache with gold paint on paper)
1196914 Portrait of Raja Kirpal Pal of Basohli, c. 1690-1700 (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 19x29 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

A Monstrous Serpent Devouring the Royal Fleet, c. 1670-1690 (illuminated manuscript)
1196764 A Monstrous Serpent Devouring the Royal Fleet, c.1670-1690 (illuminated manuscript) by Indian School, (17th century); 39.5x23.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

Bellis Afric: (African daisy / Osteospermum), 1697-1701 (hand-coloured engraving)
986394 Bellis Afric: (African daisy/ Osteospermum), 1697-1701 (hand-coloured engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); 39.7x25.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bellis Afric)

Map of Africa, Arabia and India (double-page), 1695-1702 (hand-coloured engraving)
986321 Map of Africa, Arabia and India (double-page), 1695-1702 (hand-coloured engraving) by Jaillot, Alexis-Hubert (1632-1712); 63x102

Two French men in costume 1690
Two French men in costume - nobleman and officer. Date: 1690

A selection of Frankfurt blue and white ceramics in a Chinese style, c. 1680-90 (ceramic)
1766869 A selection of Frankfurt blue and white ceramics in a Chinese style, c.1680-90 (ceramic) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic 1690s: A Tapestry of Trials, Tales, and Triumphs" Step back in time to the captivating era of the 1690s, where history unfolds with a series of remarkable events. Delve into the court records that bear witness to the Salem witch trials in 1692, as testimonies echo through time, revealing a dark chapter in colonial America. Amidst this somber backdrop emerges a glimmering spectacle—the Sleeping Beauty ballet. Immerse yourself in its enchantment as you witness the reawakening scene, where true love's kiss breathes life into slumbering beauty. Transported further, find solace in the christening scene—a momentous celebration filled with hope and joy. But let us not forget Captain Henry Avery's audacious exploits on treacherous seas. This notorious pirate defied all odds during these tumultuous times—his daring escapades forever etched into maritime folklore. Meanwhile, scientific progress takes center stage as The Royal Society endorses a visionary lens-grinder from the 1600s. Witness how this endorsement paves the way for groundbreaking discoveries and revolutionizes our understanding of optics. In another realm entirely lies Puss in Boots—masterfully dressed and ready for adventure. Follow his journey from trying on new boots at a cobbler's shop to presenting an extraordinary gift—a rabbit—from his master to none other than the King himself. Discover how this cunning feline weaves tales that captivate both young and old alike. As history unfolds further still, join William Thompson on May 30th, 1695 as he valiantly fights off adversaries in Poole, Dorset—an act of bravery that echoes through generations. And finally—the birth of financial stability arrives with resounding impact—the founding of The Bank of England—an institution destined to shape economies far beyond its borders.