Crate Collection (page 16)

A team of men moving the leopard in a wooden crate, followed by two boys, London Zoo
2662468 A team of men moving the leopard in a wooden crate, followed by two boys, London Zoo, 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

A new kind of pond, in the country of prohibition (colour litho)
2809263 A new kind of pond, in the country of prohibition (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new kind of pond, in the country of prohibition)

Delivery of the flag to the San Marco cruiser in Venice, transport of the bonnet in the Bissona... (colour litho)
2815436 Delivery of the flag to the San Marco cruiser in Venice, transport of the bonnet in the Bissona... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Die-Sinker (engraving)
2801965 Die-Sinker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Die-Sinker. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Under the sign of the Red Cross (colour litho)
2778432 Under the sign of the Red Cross (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Under the sign of the Red Cross)

The overwhelming Italian advance in Greece, before the Hellenic surrender (Colour Litho)
2778556 The overwhelming Italian advance in Greece, before the Hellenic surrender (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Comic postcard, People watching the Coronation - or trying to Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Scotsman providing sea breezes
Comic postcard, Scotsman providing his wife with sea breezes on the cheap Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man swearing in front of parrot Date: 20th century

Happy Couple Embracing on Valentines Day, 1948 (screen print)
2622193 Happy Couple Embracing on Valentines Day, 1948 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Elliston (Manager of the Surrey Theatre) in the character of
2493450 Elliston (Manager of the Surrey Theatre) in the character of Sylvester Daggerwood singing the song Bonaparte, written by Mr Lawler, pub

Illustration for La Vie De Londres by Mars (colour litho)
3096856 Illustration for La Vie De Londres by Mars (colour litho) by Bonvoisin, Maurice Charles Mathieu (Mars) (1849-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

French actor Louis Arsene Delaunay reciting Jules Clareties poem A Trianon at the Theatre de Marie Antoinette at
3098475 French actor Louis Arsene Delaunay reciting Jules Clareties poem A Trianon at the Theatre de Marie Antoinette at the Petit Trianon, Versailles (litho) by Myrbach-Rheinfeld

Puppet couple (b / w photo)
3096097 Puppet couple (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puppet couple. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Milkman and milk float, London
Milkman with his electric milk float making early morning delivery to Bloomfield Place, Westminster, London. Date: circa 1950s

Two young Chimpanzees sitting on a wooden crate, London Zoo, 1924 (b / w photo)
3057819 Two young Chimpanzees sitting on a wooden crate, London Zoo, 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Striking Scene between Queen Elizabeth and her favourite Essex (aquatint)
3100051 Striking Scene between Queen Elizabeth and her favourite Essex (aquatint) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Work box, c. 1830 (varnished and transfer-printed horse chestnut
3084509 Work box, c.1830 (varnished and transfer-printed horse chestnut, lined with paper and manila paper, with pressed metal attachments) by English School

Tea caddy, c. 1860 (carved and incised wooden caddy with zinc
3084508 Tea caddy, c.1860 (carved and incised wooden caddy with zinc and velvet lined compartments and containing a cut glass bowl) by English School

Unloading of the newly arrived Indian Rhinoceros, London Zoo, 1924 (b / w photo)
3066102 Unloading of the newly arrived Indian Rhinoceros, London Zoo, 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

A box of standard weights for silver coins, 1774 (brass weights in wooden box)
1220273 A box of standard weights for silver coins, 1774 (brass weights in wooden box) by English School, (18th century); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant, UK; eRoyal Mint Museum; English

The Leeds Musical Festival (engraving)
1616157 The Leeds Musical Festival (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leeds Musical Festival)

A Wet Day (engraving)
1614415 A Wet Day (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Wet Day. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 December 1885)

The Royal West India Mail New Steam-Ship "Orinoco"(engraving)
1607292 The Royal West India Mail New Steam-Ship " Orinoco" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Box in which the Freedom of the City of London was presented to Dr Livingstone (engraving)
1587555 Box in which the Freedom of the City of London was presented to Dr Livingstone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Box and Cox (engraving)
1594593 Box and Cox (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Box and Cox. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 4 December 1847)

Chasse, 1200-1250 (copper, gilded, engraved, chased, champleve enamel, wood core)
491490 Chasse, 1200-1250 (copper, gilded, engraved, chased, champleveenamel, wood core) by French School, (13th century); h:17.00 w:21.40 d:9.90 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Ivory Pyx (Box), 500s (ivory)
491393 Ivory Pyx (Box), 500s (ivory) by Byzantine School, (6th century); w:12.70 h:8.50 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Elaborately carved from a section of an elephants tusk)

Casket, 1100-1150 (gilded copper, champleve enamel, wood core (modern))
491354 Casket, 1100-1150 (gilded copper, champleveenamel, wood core (modern)) by Romanesque, (12th century); h:9.30 w:23.40 d:13.50 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Cinerary box (marble)
490767 Cinerary box (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); 29x30x24 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust; out of copyright

Detail of a manuscript chest from Myanmar (lacquered wood)
LIT372506 Detail of a manuscript chest from Myanmar (lacquered wood) by Burmese School; Private Collection; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Burmese, out of copyright

Charles Wellford Leavitt, 1911 (oil on canvas)
HEH372415 Charles Wellford Leavitt, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Beaux, Cecilia (1855-1942); 137.8x84.5 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Cross Section of a Theatre, plate VIII from a folio of designs, c. 1870 (w / c on paper)
STC284303 Cross Section of a Theatre, plate VIII from a folio of designs, c.1870 (w/c on paper) by Monnot, H. (fl.1870s); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

The Chest of Cypselus, illustration from General study of Greek architecture
STC255698 The Chest of Cypselus, illustration from General study of Greek architecture and sculpture, pub. Firmin-Didot, Paris, 1814 (colour litho) by French School

Original set of Napiers Bones with fitted case and contemporary publication
MFR348319 Original set of Napiers Bones with fitted case and contemporary publication, 1685 (boxwood) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chest Microscope, with selection of ivory sliders and list, c. 1800 (mixed media)
MFR348314 Chest Microscope, with selection of ivory sliders and list, c.1800 (mixed media) by English School, (18th-19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Dr. Richs Institute for Physical Education, engraved and pub. by Wm
MNY90547 Dr. Richs Institute for Physical Education, engraved and pub. by Wm. Endicott & Co, New York, 1850 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 48.5x30 cm; Museum of the City of New York

France - Trade - Dates from the desert oasis
Dates in wooden crates as they arrive direct from the desert oasis to the French warehouse of Champagne Freres Ld. Date: circa 1910s

King Caspar, 1887 (coloured chalks and gold)
AGN81568 King Caspar, 1887 (coloured chalks and gold) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 35.6x18.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Inro depicting the Courtesan Morokoshi of Echizen-ya writing a letter
AME117744 Inro depicting the Courtesan Morokoshi of Echizen-ya writing a letter, (polished lacquers and inlaid gold foil on a lacquer ground) by Eishi

Book-Shrine or Cumdach of Molaise, c. 1001-1025 (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF120797 Book-Shrine or Cumdach of Molaise, c.1001-1025 (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: originally housed St)

Group of toilet and writing utensils (ivory)
FIT111290 Group of toilet and writing utensils (ivory) by Roman, (1st century AD); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; out of copyright

Pen case, from Beni Hasan (wood) (see 107879)
AMQ107034 Pen case, from Beni Hasan (wood) (see 107879) by Egyptian, Middle Kingdom (2040-1640 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Egyptian, out of copyright

Pandora, 1881 (w / c on paper)
RWS137231 Pandora, 1881 (w/c on paper) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 26x24.3 cm; Trustees of the Royal Watercolour Society, London

Attic red figure pyxis depicting a bride, 5th century BC (pottery)
REV130947 Attic red figure pyxis depicting a bride, 5th century BC (pottery) by Greek, (5th century BC); Louvre, Paris, France; Greek, out of copyright

Top: Gold snuffbox inlaid with various stones with a cornelian cameo in the centre with
XZL149426 Top: Gold snuffbox inlaid with various stones with a cornelian cameo in the centre with amorini, possibly by J. C. Neuber of Dresden

Inro decorated with a carp in a waterfall, Japanese (lacquer)
LMG144887 Inro decorated with a carp in a waterfall, Japanese (lacquer) by Japanese School; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Leeds City Museum) UK; (add.info.: vessel to hold seals)

The Lady and the Unicorn: To my only desire (tapestry) (detail of 11819)
XIR238686 The Lady and the Unicorn: To my only desire (tapestry) (detail of 11819) by French School, (15th century); Musee National du Moyen Age et des Thermes de Cluny

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"Crate: A Journey Through Time and Treasures" Step into the world of crates, where history unfolds and treasures are transported. From the Dewars White Label Whisky shipping ad to the Army Chaplain in Great War Deeds during WW1, these wooden containers have witnessed it all. Imagine the Mephisto Cigars label, printed by F. Heppenheimers sons in New York, carefully placed on a crate destined for cigar aficionados. Its intricate design speaks volumes about craftsmanship and attention to detail. Poster design takes center stage with Anisetta Evangelisti's vibrant artwork adorning crates that held this beloved Italian liqueur. The colors pop, enticing passersby to indulge in its flavorsome delights. In the realm of sports betting, James Dowsett's Bookmaker - Turf Accountant crate stands tall as a symbol of anticipation and excitement. It holds secrets of countless wagers made by eager punters seeking their fortunes. Billinsgate Porters rely on sturdy crates to transport fresh catches from sea to market. Their strength and resilience mirror that of these hardworking individuals who ensure seafood reaches our tables. "Waiting for the Hour, " an enigmatic painting from 1863 captures unknown creators' talent alongside William Tolman Carlton's vision. Crates lie scattered amidst mysterious figures, inviting us to unravel their stories. The Shire horse-drawn dray gracefully pulls heavy loads atop its trusty wooden crate base—a testament to both equine power and human ingenuity at work together harmoniously. Crewe Station proudly displays railway sleepers beneath roaring locomotives—crucial components ensuring safe passage for passengers across vast distances while connecting communities far apart. "The Jewel Box, " delicately rendered with pencil and watercolor on paper, showcases how even small they can hold precious gems or cherished trinkets close to one's heart—a treasure trove within reach.