Accountants Collection

And if we fail - we fail! Macbeth, page 7 from Elton
614764 And if we fail - we fail! Macbeth, page 7 from Eltons Comic All-my-nack, 1838 (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

In The Hands Of The Philistines (engraving)
1064614 In The Hands Of The Philistines (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In The Hands Of The Philistines)

The Money Changers, c. 1530 (oil on panel)
897330 The Money Changers, c.1530 (oil on panel) by Massys or Metsys, Quentin (c.1466-1530) (workshop of); 122x98 cm; Musee d Art et d Histoire, Geneva, Switzerland; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Lord Plender, head of the world-famous firm of chartered accountants, and Lady Plender, daughter of Mr. Peter George Laurie, taking in the sun and air at Monte Carlo. Date: 1938

Building for the Great Industrial Exhibition, to be erected in Hyde-Park (engraving)
1612237 Building for the Great Industrial Exhibition, to be erected in Hyde-Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tribunal of the Grand Vizier. Officials are lined up on the left. Petitioners, separated by sex, form various groups in front, with tax subjects last. Tribunale del Gran Visir

The Account Book (chromolitho)
734960 The Account Book (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Account Book)

Squaring Accounts (engraving)
1602549 Squaring Accounts (engraving) by Nicol, Erskine (1825-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Squaring Accounts. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 October 1876)

A man and women working in the credit office of the Mantle Lamp Co
MNY380837 A man and women working in the credit office of the Mantle Lamp Co. of America, New York, 1915-16 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

A Meeting at the Chambre des Comptes, from the Livre Ferre (vellum)
ARN180666 A Meeting at the Chambre des Comptes, from the Livre Ferre (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Mr Thomas William Keith (engraving)
1604347 Mr Thomas William Keith (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Thomas William Keith. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 June 1893)

The Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) ladies. Caption suggests these are pay clerks. Picture taken 9th March 1942

The Account Keeper Date: 1656

Motto - for Office use - Keep your books well balanced. An accountant does his best to do just this in front of his Junior staff, unaware that the boss is arriving...! Date: 1907

Settlement Of Accounts By The Brotherhood Of Charite-Dieu And Notre-Dame Of The Recovery Of Rouen In 1466. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 15Th Century Miniature In Livre Des Comptes Of The Society

Main Road, Wynberg, Cape Town, South Africa
Main Road, Wynberg, a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa. Date: circa 1908

Advert for Douglas Stuart, Turf Accointants, London 1926
Advert for Douglas Stuart (Duggie), Turf Accountants, Stuart House, Shaftesbury Avenue, London 1926 Date: 1926

Letterhead design - Turf Accountants, Leamington Spa
Letterhead design - P H Allden & Co Ltd, Turf Accountants, Leamington Spa. 1936

Accounts Department
A mature accountant wearing spectacles goes through her ledger, pinpointing any discrepancies. Date: 1960s

Paper Printing Machine
A machine for printing the lines on paper for accountants ledgers. Date: mid 19th century

Part of the frieze of The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Moorgate Place, London - architect John Belcher, assisted by two decorative sculptors Mr Hamo. Thorneycroft R.A

The Counting House, 1827 (engraving)
XJF862557 The Counting House, 1827 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in " A Representation of the Manufacturing of Earthenware")

Accountants at work, Pieter Serwouters, Michiel de Groot, 1680

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"Unveiling the World of Accountants: A Journey through Time and Space" Step onto Main Road, Wynberg, Cape Town, South Africa, and embark on a captivating exploration into the realm of accountants. Just like Macbeth's fateful words on page 7 from Elton's rendition - "And if we fail - we fail. " - these number-crunching wizards fearlessly navigate complex financial landscapes. As you delve deeper into their world, an engraving titled "In The Hands Of The Philistines" captures the challenges they face daily. Yet, armed with resilience and expertise akin to "The Money Changers, " depicted in a mesmerizing oil painting from c. 1530 (oil on panel), accountants skillfully maneuver through economic storms. Meet Lord Plender, head of the world-famous firm of chartered accountants, alongside Lady Plender. Their presence symbolizes excellence and trustworthiness within this esteemed profession. Gaze upon an enchanting engraving showcasing the grandeur of the Building for the Great Industrial Exhibition soon to grace Hyde Park. This architectural marvel stands as a testament to how accountants contribute to shaping economies worldwide. Witness their involvement in high-stakes decision-making at the Tribunal of the Grand Vizier; their meticulous record-keeping portrayed in "The Account Book" chromolithograph; and their relentless pursuit for accuracy captured in "Squaring Accounts. " Observe a man and woman diligently working in the credit office of Mantle Lamp Co. , exemplifying how accountancy extends its reach across various industries. Transport yourself back centuries as you witness a historic meeting at Chambre des Comptes through an intricate vellum illustration from Livre Ferre. Here lies evidence that accounting has long been intertwined with society's progress. Finally, encounter Mr Thomas William Keith himself through his striking engraved portrait—a reminder that behind every accountant is an individual dedicated to mastering this noble craft.