Bought Collection

The Emperor Stradivarius violin
The famous Emperor Stradivarius violin, dating from 1715. It was bought by the violinist and composer Jan Kubelik in 1910 for 10, 000 -- the highest price paid for a violin to that date. "

Street Girl & Cat 1860S
A street girl has bought some bread from a shop - a white cat shows interest... (1 of 2)

Joseph Haydn / In Street
JOSEPH HAYDN Austrian musician and composer out walking: he carries a score under his arm, and has just bought some flowers

Dornier Do-X Photo 1
First built in 1929, only three of these useless 12- motor flying boats are built, two of them bought in 1931 by the Italian Air Force : here moored on lake Como. Date: 1932

Londons new telephone-post kiosk
A new telephone kiosk in use in a London street, showing a caller inside, postage stamps being bought from the machine outside, and a postman collecting mail from the letterbox

SaB 91 Safir F-BHAJ
SaB 91B Safir F-BHAJ (msn 91298), parked next to Safir F-BHAG, at Biggin Hill in 1959. Air France bought five 91B Safirs in 1955 and used them for their Aero Club

Caricature of P T Barnum and Jumbo the elephant
Caricature of Phineas Taylor (PT) Barnum (1810-1891), American showman and businessman, and Jumbo the African elephant which he bought for his circus from London Zoo in 1882

Workmen begin the job of dismantling the Boeing mock-up of its SST 12/20. Marks Morrison, a Nebraska junk dealer, bought the model of the billion-dollar project at auction for $31, 000

Pyne - Drover
A SMITHFIELD DROVER Vast numbers of sheep and cattle are needed to feed the people of London, and Smithfield Market is where they are bought and sold

Colonial C-1 Skimmer N248B (msn 8), destroyed in a 1999 accident. The Skimmer was developed into the Lake LA-4 Buccaneer, via the C-2 Skimmer IV, after Lake Aircraft bought the design. Date: 1960s

RMS Lusitania - Archibald correspondence
RMS Lusitania - archive of correspondence relating to the sinking of the Lusitania. The letters date from 18 May 1915 and relate to a painting by Rubens, The Holy Family

Commemoration Postcard Penny Postage Jubilee
The Jubilee celebrations were held at the Guildhall. This card was probably bought there as it carries a special cancellation. It is printed in carmine on buff board. Only 10, 000 were printed

Beachy Head view down the cliffs to the sea and lighthouse
The picture looks down from the top of the cliffs over a beach to a lighthouse in the sea and beyond to a small steamer. Lloyds once had a signalling station at the Watch Tower on the cliff

SAAB 91B Safir F-BHAG (msn 91298), of Aero-Club Air France, at Sywell in May 1966. Air France bought five 91B Safirs in 1955 and used them for their Aero Club

Canadair C-4 Argonaut G-ALHS (msn 164), of the Republic of Biafra government, at Castle Donington in October 1969. First operated by British Overseas Airways Corporation as Astra

Hunterian Museum Royal College Surgeons Iln Import
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John Hunter (1728 - 1893), Scottish surgeon, one of the most distinguished scientists and surgeons of his day. He assisted his brother

Avro 652 Anson I N4877 - G-AMDA of the Skyfame museum at Staverton Airport N4877 was built at the Avro factory at Newton Heath, Manchester and was taken on charge by the Royal Air Force on Nov 17

He also caus d to be bought three fine young unicorns (litho)
5224762 He also caus d to be bought three fine young unicorns (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: He also caus d to be bought three fine young unicorns)

He bought a large quantity of food, put it in a basket, and carried it to the animal yard (colour litho)
6003333 He bought a large quantity of food, put it in a basket, and carried it to the animal yard (colour litho) by Sheringham

Armorel of Lyonesse, A Romance of To-Day, by Walter Besant (engraving)
1627032 Armorel of Lyonesse, A Romance of To-Day, by Walter Besant (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armorel of Lyonesse, A Romance of To-Day)

From Suburban Home to City Office, or dodged by a Dog (engraving)
1047754 From Suburban Home to City Office, or dodged by a Dog (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Suburban Home to City Office, or dodged by a Dog)

Bill for goods bought from Thomas & Nicholas Wilson, grocers (engraving)
584642 Bill for goods bought from Thomas & Nicholas Wilson, grocers (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bill for goods bought from Thomas & Nicholas Wilson)

Comic postcard, Couple with four babies Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Men chat in the street Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Vicar and woman in the street Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man with a glass of beer on the beach Date: 20th century

Manhattan Purchase (colour litho)
3095817 Manhattan Purchase (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manhattan Purchase. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Earls Court House
The eminent surgeon John Hunter (1728-1793) bought this house in Earls Court in London in 1765. It had large grounds which he used to house a collection of animals including zebra

Bought and Sold! "And Thereby Hangs a Tale"(engraving)
1595288 Bought and Sold! " And Thereby Hangs a Tale" (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bought and Sold)

The Farthing Pie House or Pye House in what is now the Euston Road was so called because mutton pies could be bought there for a farthing

The late Duke of Cambridges carriage which was put up for auction in 1904 fetching a price of just 21. The carriage was bought by Fred Karno and his entertainment troupe. Date: 1904

Record Newmarket Sales - Flair sold for 15, 000 guineas
Thoroughbred racehorses for Newmarket recently bought and sold by various enthusiasts. Most came from the stable of the late Sir Daniel Cooper, with Flair, bought by Sir Frederick Stern. 1909

The bees that bought the pig (engraving)
5998380 The bees that bought the pig (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The bees that bought the pig)

Bought of Schweppe & Co (engraving)
604798 Bought of Schweppe & Co (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bought of Schweppe & Co, 51 Berners Street, Oxford Street)

Bought of I Williams, architectural bookseller (engraving)
609370 Bought of I Williams, architectural bookseller (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bought of I Williams, architectural bookseller, 10 Charles Street)

"Galtee More, "bought by the Russian Government for £21, 000 (b / w photo)
1615614 " Galtee More, " bought by the Russian Government for £ 21, 000 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Galtee More)

Capture of the Chilean Ship Tornado by the Frigate Gerona
The capture of the Chilean ship Tornado by the frigate Gerona, near Madeira, on 21st August 1866. The Tornado having been bought by Chile from Britain

Film bought from a slot-machine 1928
The wide use of mechanical salesmen : A purchaser getting a film from a slot-machine in Copenhagen, this was used outside a merchants shop to maintain the sale of their wares when the shop is closed

Fruit bought from a slot-machine 1928
Shopping by a slot-machine in Copenhagen after closing. This slot-machine selling fruit was situated outside a merchants shop to maintain the sale of food when the shop was closed. 1928

The "Record Price"Blood Stock Sale at Newmarket (b / w photo)
1599932 The " Record Price" Blood Stock Sale at Newmarket (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

At the Leicester Agricultural Show (b / w photo)
1100132 At the Leicester Agricultural Show (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Leicester Agricultural Show)

Breton onion seller in a Bristol street. Date: circa 1960s

The ignored fortunes, tickets of a thousand found by chance inside a corset of a dead lady (colour litho)
2815090 The ignored fortunes, tickets of a thousand found by chance inside a corset of a dead lady (colour litho) by Beltrame

They had been bought for me without my knowledge by my wife (engraving)
2791682 They had been bought for me without my knowledge by my wife (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advert for old bought teas from the Covent Garden Tea Company (engraving)
608070 Advert for old bought teas from the Covent Garden Tea Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

What becomes of the Pictures (engraving)
1038273 What becomes of the Pictures (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What becomes of the Pictures)

Our visit to Grandfather, the Tale of an Old Master (colour litho)
1039349 Our visit to Grandfather, the Tale of an Old Master (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our visit to Grandfather, the Tale of an Old Master)

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"Bought: A Glimpse into the Past" The Emperor Stradivarius violin - a timeless masterpiece acquired by a connoisseur, resonating with centuries of musical history. Street Girl & Cat 1860s - an enchanting snapshot capturing the bond between a young girl and her feline companion amidst the bustling streets of yesteryears. Joseph Haydn / In Street - witness the legendary composer's presence as he strolls through a vibrant street scene, his melodies echoing in every corner. Dornier Do-X Photo 1 - behold the majestic flying boat that was purchased to conquer skies and explore new horizons, pushing boundaries of aviation technology. London's new telephone-post kiosk - an iconic symbol of progress, showcasing how communication transformed with each purchase made towards modernization. SaB 91 Safir F-BHAJ - soaring through clouds, this aircraft represents dreams taking flight as it was bought to transport people across vast distances effortlessly. Caricature of P. T Barnum and Jumbo the elephant - laughter ensues as these larger-than-life figures were acquired for entertainment purposes, forever etched in history's amusement archives. Workmen begin dismantling Boeing mock-up - witnessing skilled hands disassemble what once soared high reminds us that even great purchases have their time and place before making way for innovation. Pyne-Drover – glimpse into rural life where hardworking drovers navigate vast landscapes alongside their loyal animals; reminding us that simplicity can be just as valuable as grand acquisitions. RMS Lusitania-Archibald correspondence- delve into poignant letters exchanged aboard this ill-fated ship before tragedy struck; serving as a reminder that some purchases come at immeasurable costs.