Comprising Collection

Map / Europe / Balkans C1850
The Turkish-occupied territories in Europe, comprising all the Balkans apart from Greece

Walliss Hiking Kit Ad
Advertisement for Walliss hiking kit comprising rucksack, practical flannel shorts and mens pure wool stockings, all essential equipment for this pastime

Early Washing Machine
circa 1860: An early labour-saving machine for clothes washing, comprising a water barrel, water boiler, agitator and mangle. (Photo by Chaloner Woods/Getty Images)

Juno And Apollo
Engraving depicting Juno and Apollo, both are among the Dii Consentes, the list of twelve deities, comprising six gods and six goddesses. in Greco-Roman mythology

Dolmen of Bagneux
The Dolmen of Bagneux, near Saumur. A massive megalith of neolithic origin, comprising of eight upright slabs in two rows, covered by three immense horizontal slabs

Stiebel / Wrns Mess Wear
A design by Victor Stiebel for WRNS (Womens Royal Naval Service) officers mess undress, comprising of a long skirt, blouse with revered collar and bolero jacket

Grim Smile Cover Design
The (actually, six) towns comprising Bennetts Five Towns are Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley, Stoke, Longton and Fenton - all now parts of Stoke-on- Trent

Glasgow Motor Carriage
Motor carriage, comprising locomotive and coach in a single unit, of the Glasgow and South Western Railway

Dr White Eyes Littlehampton Royal Court Minstrels
Dr White Eyes Littlehampton Royal Court Black Diamond Minstrels - Minstrel Troupe comprising Dr White Eyes himself in academic robes and holding a banjo (one eye white, one black), two jovial ladies

The Victory Parade Selection
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for The Victory Parade Selection, comprising of songs including When The Guards Are marching On Parade, Were Gonna Hang Out The Washing On The Siegfried Line

WW2 Greetings Card, The Lion Has Wings
The inside of a WW2 greetings card, the fold out illustration portrays a saluting Royal Air Force man in his blue uniform, with a background comprising of British fighter planes and a large R.A.F

Maxwell Foster Artists Ltd Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Maxwell Foster Artists Ltd, a company comprising of artists of outstanding merit. The image shows a portrait of a smiling lady looking over her shoulder

Chrichton Studios Advertisement
An advertisement page for the Chrichton Studios Ltd, London based commercial art company, comprising of 30 artists. Images include subjects of men's fashion, travel and still life

Fox Hunting Party, Lincolnshire
A photograph of a large hunting party comprising of figures on horseback and a pack of beagles, given that Lincolnshire was famed for it's hunting during this period

The Green, Woldsea
An architectural drawing suggesting the plans for the Green to be built, comprising of a number of cottages with an attractive layout, at Woldsea

Tulip And Willow Chintz Design
A design for a chintz, comprising of a cluster of tulips and willow tree leaves. Manufactured by Morris and Co. Ltd. Date: circa 1873

Gentlemen In Conversation
A sketch comprising of a large group of top hat wearing gentlemen conversing in separate groups, relating to artists being the Brain of Paris Date: circa 1901

La Belle Madame Grenouil, Et Ses Adorateurs
A group portrait sketch comprising of the central figure, Madame Grenouil, with a smug look on her face, surrounded by five older, adoring men. Date: circa 1901

Les Quatre Ages
A series of simple illustrations on the subject of The Four Ages, by Ferdinand Bac, each comprising of a couple representing each age, with handwritten descriptions in French. Date: circa 1901

Les Invites De Marque
This illustration portrays a pair of distinguished guests, comprising of a young woman, reclined on a deck chair, reading a book, seeimingly disinterested in the man standing beside her

Au Cafe-Concert
This illustration shows the backs of a seated couple, comprising of a man smoking a cigar, wearing a top hat, and a lady looking through her Galilean binoculars, towards a female opera singer

Kentish Marshes
A landscape painting of a broad sky comprising of large, white rolling clouds, over a countryside in the Kentish marshes in south-east England. Date: circa 1923

Countryside Settlement
An oil painting of a countryside path leading to a settlement opening, comprising of a building surrounded by an old stone wall, and a centrally placed, large tree. Date: circa 1923

City At Night
This oil painting shows a city view, comprising of a cluster of tall buildings, at the base of which exists a yellow tram. Street lamps light the area well, revealing a very busy park area

A Cornish Cowyard
A watercolour painting of a cowyard, comprising of some Cornish farmhouses which are enclosed with a stone wall, the ground is muddy with a large puddle. Date: circa 1919

Hochst Group
An example of a Hochst group figurine, comprising of some men carefully tending to the appearance of the seated woman, one is holding a mirror

And So Home, Bored!
An illustration portraying a fed up looking couple, comprising of a lady wearing a billowing gown and headdress, and a man with his hands in his pockets, smoking a cigar. Date: 1915

Autunno
A portrait painting comprising of a boy and girl, relaxing under some hanging branches, on a hill during Autumn. A large black horse is standing just behind them. Date: circa 1916

Study For The Flight From Belgium
A painting of a number of people, mostly comprising of mothers and fathers having compassionate moments with each other and their children. Date: circa 1916

Enter The Tiger!
A still life oil painting, comprising of a seated figure of a man, an upturned bowl and a trail of multicoloured flowers. A toy tiger comically makes an appearance on the left. Date: circa 1918

March, 1918
A watercolour group portrait painting of a family of travellers, comprising of a mother with her children by her skirts, and an elderly man and woman

The Fairy Story
An artwork showing an enchanting view of a medieaval fantasy setting comprising of a village beside a huge, gnarled tree, with a castle sitting on a rocky hilltop in the background. Date: 1917

RMS Olympic - stateroom cabin door (detail)
RMS Olympic - rare walnut satinwood 1/2 veneer two panel First Class stateroom cabin door (detail) with gilt and silver plated door furniture

RMS Olympic - stateroom cabin door
RMS Olympic - rare walnut satinwood 1/2 veneer two panel First Class stateroom cabin door with gilt and silver plated door furniture. Comprising fingerplate, door handles and grip bar stamped C86

List of Names (Fragment)
Parchment leaf. A namenregister comprising a list of names in two columns, mostly men but including a few women. It has been suggested that it is perhaps a list of those who have subscribed to a

Ah Lum's Farm
An etching of Ah Lum's Farm, in Windsor, Australia, comprising of multiple agricultural buildings and fences. Date: circa 1925

The Blacksmith's Shop
An etching showing the interior of a blacksmith's shop, comprising of a set of wagon wheels being worked on, and a workbench in the background. Date: circa 1925

St. Marks, Venice
This oil painting shows Saint Mark's Basilica of Venice, Italy, comprising of Byzantine and Italian Gothic architecture, built originally c829. Date: circa 1907

Design From a Taphoglyph, Dubbo
A design comprising of downward arrows in red and blue over a striped background, taken from a taphoglyph, in Dubbo, New South Wales. Date: circa 1925

The Fisherman, Nocturne
A woodcut print of a nocturne scene, comprising of a mysterious slanted tree, partly concealing the form of a fisherman in his boat, under a moonlit sky. Date: circa 1924

A Studio Shrine
An oil painting of a studio shrine, comprising of an oriental figure, placed on a raised platform, beside a vase of flowers. Date: circa 1918

Flower Study
Still life watercolour painting of a flower piece, comprising of red, green, white and yellow flowers. Date: circa 1931

Sketches of a complete Spring outfit from Gordon Conway, London, 1925 - comprising dress, shoes, handbag, hat and coat Date: 1925

Advert for a French fashion ensemble called Le Chic on sale at Harrods, London, 1926 featuring a fashion threesome called Le Chic comprising jumper

Child in a Garden
The Lily Pool. One of six illustrations comprising a pictorial story entitled The Child in a Garden: Artist: Jessie Willcox Smith Date: 1903

A curda seca tile panel, comprising four rows of ten tiles
1196990 A curda seca tile panel, comprising four rows of ten tiles, painted with vegetation inhabited by birds, deer and lions, 17th century (ceramic) by Persian School

Punkah - type of ventilator 1886
A " punkah" -type of ventilator for keep cool during warm weather or heat wave, comprising of a large fan flap set above a table, operated by foot pedals

Descriptive map of London poverty, 1889 (engraving)
586450 Descriptive map of London poverty, 1889 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Descriptive map of London poverty)

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"Comprising a journey through time and culture, this captivating collection of hints takes us back to the mid-19th century in Europe, specifically the Balkans. As we unfold the map of history, we stumble upon an intriguing Walliss Hiking Kit Ad that promises adventure and exploration amidst breathtaking landscapes. Meanwhile, an early washing machine reminds us of the progress made in domestic technology during this era. Intriguingly, our attention is then drawn towards Juno and Apollo, mythical figures who continue to inspire awe and wonder even centuries later. The Dolmen of Bagneux stands as a testament to ancient civilizations' architectural prowess. Shifting gears from mythology to fashion, Stiebel/Wrns Mess Wear catches our eye with its stylish designs for military personnel. On another note, the Grim Smile Cover Design captivates with its enigmatic allure. Transportation enthusiasts will be fascinated by the Glasgow Motor Carriage advertisement which showcases innovation on wheels during this period. And speaking of celebrations, The Victory Parade Selection hints at joyous times following World War II. As we delve deeper into history's trove of treasures, a WW2 Greetings Card titled 'The Lion Has Wings' reminds us of bravery and resilience during challenging times. Maxwell Foster Artists Ltd Advertisement offers glimpses into artistic expressions that transcend time itself. Lastly but not leastly (if such word exists), Chrichton Studios Advertisement invites us into a world where imagination knows no bounds – where dreams become reality through visual storytelling. " Embark on this mesmerizing journey comprising various facets of life – from maps and advertisements to mythological tales and historical milestones – each hint offering a glimpse into different aspects that shaped our past.