Antiquary Collection

Whistle and I ll Come 2
Oh, whistle, and I ll come to you ! The thing in Parkinss hotel room

Aubreys Plan of Avebury
John Aubreys plan of Avebury. Aubrey was an English antiquary, who suplimented his writings on sites with detailed plans and sketches

Elias Ashmole
ELIAS ASHMOLE Antiquary (Ashmolean Museum) and astrologer

Lord William Howard, Belted Will
Lord William Howard (1563-1640), English nobleman and antiquary, nicknamed Belted Will (or Bold Will). circa early 17th century

Whistle and I ll Come
Oh, whistle, and I ll come to you ! Parkinss dream of the thing on the sea-shore

Sir William Dugdale
SIR WILLIAM DUGDALE herald and antiquary with his autograph

Octavius G Gilchrist
OCTAVIUS GRAHAM GILCHRIST antiquary Date: 1779 - 1823

Samuel Pegge the Elder
SAMUEL PEGGE the elder churchman, prebendary at Lincoln, and antiquary. Date: 1704 - 1796

Peter I of Russia
PETER I known as the Great ruthless reformer who set the style for equally ruthless successors. with his autograph

Engraving of Edmund Lodge, 1830 (engraving)
1574553 Engraving of Edmund Lodge, 1830 (engraving); (add.info.: Edmund Lodge (1756-1839) English biographer, antiquary and herald. Engraving 1830.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Section of the 'Rous Rolls'
3329925 Section of the 'Rous Rolls'; (add.info.: Section of the 'Rous Rolls', an illustrated armorial roll-chronicle by John Rous, a medieval English historian and antiquary)

Johannes Bureus, 1568-1652, 1627. Creator: Unknown
Johannes Bureus, 1568-1652, 1627

The late Earl Stanhope, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The late Earl Stanhope, 1876. The Right Hon. Philip Henry Stanhope, fifth Earl Stanhope, Viscount Stanhope of Mahon, and Baron Stanhope of the Peerage of Great Britain...was for a short time

Johan Hadorph, 1630-1693, 1670. Creator: Anon
Johan Hadorph, 1630-1693, 1670

Portrait of Ottavio Strada, 1567. Creator: Jacopo Tintoretto
Portrait of Ottavio Strada, 1567

Roman Workmen Transporting an Antique Imperial Statue from the Colosseum through the... 1866-1867
Roman Workmen Transporting an Antique Imperial Statue from the Colosseum through the Arch of Titus to the Capitoline Museums, 1866-1867

Le singe antiquaire, 1740. Creators: Unknown, Jean-Simeon Chardin
Le singe antiquaire, 1740. Monkey antiquary looking at coins with a magnifying glass

Chez l'antiquaire, c.1891. Creator: Theodule Ribot
Chez l'antiquaire, c.1891. At the antiquary's

Portrait of Ennio Quirino Visconti, 1827. Creator: Luigi Rados
Portrait of Ennio Quirino Visconti, 1827

A Conversation of Virtuosis... at the Kings Arms, 1735, (1947). Creator: Gawen Hamilton
A Conversation of Virtuosis...at the Kings Arms, 1735, (1947). Group portrait of some of the leading British artists and architects of the 1730s who used to meet at the Kings Arms in New Bond Street

Cluvier, (1580-1622), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cluvier, (1580-1622), 1830. Philipp Cluver (1580-1622) German geographer, antiquary and historian who travelled in England, Scotland, and France on foot From " Biographical Illustrations"

Sir Thomas Tobin, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Sir Thomas Tobin, between 1855 and 1865. [British/Irish businessman and antiquarian: managing director of Ballincollig Royal Gunpowder Mills in Ireland]

Jan van Scorel (1495-1562) 1560 (oil on panel)
SOA235458 Jan van Scorel (1495-1562) 1560 (oil on panel) by Mor, Anthonis van Dashorst (Antonio Moro) (c.1519-1576/77); diameter: 56.5 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK

William Oldys, c. 1738 (oil on canvas)
1765245 William Oldys, c.1738 (oil on canvas) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 750x615 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of William Oldys (1696-1761)

William Burton, 1604 (oil on panel)
1765254 William Burton, 1604 (oil on panel) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); 90.1x72.4 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of the antiquary William Burton (1575-1645)

Drawing of Viking gold armlet from Ireland, c. 1812-13 (pen, ink & wash on paper)
1765208 Drawing of Viking gold armlet from Ireland, c.1812-13 (pen, ink & wash on paper) by Smirke, Richard (1778-1815); 24x31 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London

James Pettit Andrews, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)
1765247 James Pettit Andrews, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by Drummond, Samuel (1765-1844) (attr. to); 590x495 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of James Pettit Andrews (c 1737)

Joseph Sim Earle, c. 1884 (oil on canvas)
1765219 Joseph Sim Earle, c.1884 (oil on canvas) by Calkin, Lance (1859-1936); 111.4x74 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of Joseph Sim Earle (1839-1912)

Roger Gale, 1722 (oil on canvas)
1765248 Roger Gale, 1722 (oil on canvas) by Vanderbank, John (1694-1739); 890x685 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK; (add.info.: Roger Gale (1672)

Ralph Thoresby, after James Parmentier (1658-1730) (oil on canvas)
1765253 Ralph Thoresby, after James Parmentier (1658-1730) (oil on canvas) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 515x413 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London

George Vertue, 1723 (oil on canvas)
1765252 George Vertue, 1723 (oil on canvas) by Gibson, Thomas (c.1680-1751); 73.5x50.8 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London

William Stukeley, c. 1726 (oil on canvas)
1765251 William Stukeley, c.1726 (oil on canvas) by Collins, Richard (d.1732) (attr. to); 234x147.5 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of William Stukeley (1687-1765)

Philip Henry Stanhope, 5th Earl Stanhope, 1845 (oil on canvas)
1765244 Philip Henry Stanhope, 5th Earl Stanhope, 1845 (oil on canvas) by Partridge, John (1790-1872); 127x102 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London

Edward Harley, 2nd Earl of Oxford, c. 1719 (oil on canvas)
1765230 Edward Harley, 2nd Earl of Oxford, c.1719 (oil on canvas) by Dahl, Michael the Elder (1656-1743) (studio of); 84x68.5 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK; (add.info.: Edward Harley (1689)

John Frere, c. 1775 (oil on canvas)
1765242 John Frere, c.1775 (oil on canvas) by Walton, Henry (1746-1813); 50x43.5 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK; (add.info)

David Wilkins, c. 1735-45 (oil on canvas)
1765250 David Wilkins, c.1735-45 (oil on canvas) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 900x750 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London

Samuel Gale, c. 1730 (oil on canvas)
1765249 Samuel Gale, c.1730 (oil on canvas) by Whood, Isaac (c.1688-1752); 74.7x61 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK; (add.info.: Samuel Gale (1682)

Sir John Dodderidge, c. 1612 (oil on panel)
1765246 Sir John Dodderidge, c.1612 (oil on panel) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); 69x59 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK; (add.info.: Shown in his robes as a judge of the Kings Bench)

Martin Folkes, 1718 (oil on canvas)
1765243 Martin Folkes, 1718 (oil on canvas) by Richardson, Jonathan (1665-1745); 760x630 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London

The Art Connoisseurs, 1823-28. Creator: Louis Leopold Boilly
The Art Connoisseurs, 1823-28

An Antiquarian, October 23, 1789. Creator: Frederick George Byron
An Antiquarian, October 23, 1789

Arab Dancers from the series Voyage to the Levant 1819 (engraving)
3480392 Arab Dancers from the series Voyage to the Levant 1819 (engraving) by Fragonard, Alexandre Evariste (1780-1850); (add.info.: Arab Dancers from the series Voyage to the Levant 1819)

John Aubrey, English antiquary, natural philosopher and author (engraving)
6014835 John Aubrey, English antiquary, natural philosopher and author (engraving) by Faithorne, William (1616-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Aubrey (1626-1697), English antiquary

John Stow, English historian and antiquary (engraving)
6031968 John Stow, English historian and antiquary (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Stow (c1524-1605)

Thomas Hearne, engraved by George Vertue (1683-1756), c. 1735 (engraving)
418526 Thomas Hearne, engraved by George Vertue (1683-1756), c.1735 (engraving) by Tillemans, Peter (1684-1734) (after); 16.2x11 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum

Smart Lethieullier, c. 1730 (oil on canvas)
470227 Smart Lethieullier, c.1730 (oil on canvas) by Knapton, George (1698-1778) (attr. to); 74x61 cm; Breamore House, Hampshire

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"Exploring the Enigmatic World of Antiquaries: Unveiling History's Hidden Gems" Step into the captivating realm of antiquaries, where history comes alive through a myriad of intriguing artifacts and enigmatic tales. From Whistle and I'll Come 2 to Aubrey's Plan of Avebury, these hints unlock a treasure trove of knowledge. Elias Ashmole, an esteemed antiquary from the 17th century, delved deep into the mysteries surrounding ancient relics. His insatiable curiosity led him to uncover Lord William Howard's legendary belt - Belted Will - shrouded in myth and folklore. In "Whistle and I'll Come, " Sir William Dugdale embarked on a haunting journey that blurred the lines between reality and supernatural encounters. This eerie tale left readers spellbound as they explored the dark corners of their imagination. Octavius G Gilchrist, an avid collector himself, unraveled historical puzzles with his meticulous research. His works shed light on Samuel Pegge the Elder's profound contributions to archaeology, unearthing forgotten civilizations one artifact at a time. Even Peter I of Russia found solace in antiquarian pursuits during his reign. He recognized that understanding history was crucial for shaping a nation's identity and preserving its heritage for future generations. John Aubrey emerged as one of England's most renowned antiquaries, leaving an indelible mark on historical studies. His detailed observations immortalized George Vertue in oil on canvas in 1733 – capturing not just his likeness but also his essence within art itself. Centuries later, John George Landseer continued this tradition by immortalizing fellow scholars through portraiture. In c. 1848 he painted another masterpiece depicting an unnamed antiquary lost amidst ancient manuscripts – symbolizing their eternal quest for knowledge. Antiquaries are guardians of our past; they breathe life into dusty archives and resurrect forgotten narratives.