17098, H Collection

Mechanics
Engraving titled Mechanics, depicting a series of engines and mechanisms for pile boring and extraction, Great Britain, 1816

Transparent Gage Plum
The transparent gage plum, or greengage, circa 1850. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Arms Of City Companies
Illustration titled Arms of City Companies, showing six coats-of-arms, one each for skinners, haberdashers, salters, ironmongers, vintners and clothworkers, Great Britain, circa 1850

Arms of City Companies
Illustration titled Arms of City Companies, showing six coats-of-arms, one each for drapers, fishmongers, goldsmiths, merchant taylors, mercers and grocers, Great Britain, circa 1850

Range Cooker
Illustration depicting a range cooker and iron chimney piece, with the oven door slightly ajar, circa 1800. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

A Lady Of Quality
Illustration titled The table service of a lady of quality, from a miniature from the Romance of Ranaud de Montauban, a manuscript of the fifteenth century, circa 1450

Street Vendor Selling Music
Illustration titled A New Love Song only ha penny a piece ( Cries of London Plate II), Great Britain, circa 1790. The image depicts a woman selling sheet music on the street with a small gathering of

Cup By Andrea Mantegna
Illustration depicting an ornate gold drinking cup, with the caption Cup by Andrea Mantegna, circa 1800. Mantegna was a 15th century Italian Renaissance artist noted for his experiments with

Pot A Biere
Illustration depicting an ornate 16th century gold-plated tankard, with a handle and a hinged cover, with the caption Pot a biere, en argent dore et nielle, France, circa 1848

St. Giles s
Cartoon titled St. Giless depicting an elderly women, dressed in clothes in need of repair, a shawl and headscarf, drinking from a small glass while standing at a bar in a public house, London

Chiselled Steel Keys
Illustration depicting nine elaborately chiselled steel keys dating from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, circa 1858. Published in The Treasury of Ornamental Art, printed by Day & Son

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17098, h: A glimpse into the intricate mechanics of history. From transparent gage plum to window tax, this captivating caption unravels the fascinating tapestry of bygone eras. Explore the heraldic arms of city companies and their significance in shaping urban landscapes. Marvel at the range cooker that revolutionized culinary artistry. Step into a world where a lady's quality was measured by her grace and refinement. Immerse yourself in the vibrant soundscape as street vendors sell music to eager ears. Behold the exquisite cup crafted by Andrea Mantegna, an artistic treasure frozen in time. Quench your thirst with a pot à bière, evoking conviviality and celebration through its frothy contents. Wander through St Giles's historic streets, steeped in stories untold yet etched into every chiselled steel key that unlocks its secrets.