Crate Collection (page 19)

The Royal Victoria Coffee Palace and Music Hall, London (engraving)
584722 The Royal Victoria Coffee Palace and Music Hall, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Victoria Coffee Palace and Music Hall)

Exterior of the AB signal box of the South-Eastern Railway at the London Bridge Station (engraving)
584007 Exterior of the AB signal box of the South-Eastern Railway at the London Bridge Station (engraving) by English School

Gabled urn, from Tomb Q, Lapis Niger, Foro Romano (clay)
704112 Gabled urn, from Tomb Q, Lapis Niger, Foro Romano (clay) by Roman; Antiquarium, Rome, Italy; out of copyright

Coffer from the treasury of the tomb of Tutankhamun (c. 1370-52 BC
XZL149423 Coffer from the treasury of the tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-52 BC) New Kingdom (wood & ivory with applied gold & silver) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC)

The New Post-Office Letter-Box, at the Corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street
ILN121248 The New Post-Office Letter-Box, at the Corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street, from The Illustrated London News, 24th March 1855 (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School

Incense Burner, late 17th century (kakiemon porcelain with overglaze enamels)
AME117724 Incense Burner, late 17th century (kakiemon porcelain with overglaze enamels) by Japanese School, (17th century); height:12 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Ceiling in the Library and Dining Room, depicting the Legend of Pandora, c
SJS134739 Ceiling in the Library and Dining Room, depicting the Legend of Pandora, c.1834 (oil on panel) by Howard, Henry (1769-1847); Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Ms Fr 9141 fol. 235 The Duke Receiving Precious Stones, from
BLY159987 Ms Fr 9141 fol.235 The Duke Receiving Precious Stones, from Le Livre de la Propriete des Choses by Barthelemy l Anglais, c.1405 (vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Athena with a cist, Roman copy of a 4th century BC original (marble)
XIR183338 Athena with a cist, Roman copy of a 4th century BC original (marble) by Cephisodotus, (4th century BC) (after); Louvre, Paris

Queen Victoria (1819-1901) at the Opera (oil on canvas)
FC12286 Queen Victoria (1819-1901) at the Opera (oil on canvas) by Parris, Edmund Thomas (1793-1873) (after); FORBES Magazine Collection, New York, USA; eForbes Magazine Collection; English

Four case inro (gold fundame ground)
BAL2662 Four case inro (gold fundame ground) by Japanese School, (19th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: vessel to hold seals)

Four enamelled and jewelled boxes, butterfly, tulip and peach-shaped
BAL1621 Four enamelled and jewelled boxes, butterfly, tulip and peach-shaped, mid-18th century (enamel & jewels) by French School, (18th century); S.J. Phillips, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Model railway, c. 1870
BAL3264 Model railway, c.1870 by German School, (19th century); V&A Museum of Childhood, London, UK; German, out of copyright

The Mystic Marriage of St. Catherine with St. Francis, St. Clare, St. Cosmas and St
AII78615 The Mystic Marriage of St. Catherine with St. Francis, St. Clare, St. Cosmas and St. Damian by Pagani, Gaspare (1518-p.1543); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; Italian

The New Bedford (oil on canvas)
LMG100064 The New Bedford (oil on canvas) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 185.5x72.4 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; English

The Perfect Cure or, The Hat from Longchamp, plate 113 from Le Bon Genre
STC249555 The Perfect Cure or, The Hat from Longchamp, plate 113 from Le Bon Genre, early 19th century (coloured engraving) by French School

A Gentlemans Tool Chest, from the catalogue of Cutler & Co. (engraving)
STC209622 A Gentlemans Tool Chest, from the catalogue of Cutler & Co. (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Archaeological trophies destroyed on the road to Quito, Ecuador
TRV227742 Archaeological trophies destroyed on the road to Quito, Ecuador, from Travels Amongst the Great Andes of the Equator by Edward Whymper, 1892 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Corbould

A line of people bringing boxes and crates to a porter. He says, Of course, with pleasure. He thinks, These animals take me for a conveyor belt

The Courtrai Chest depicting scenes from the Battle of the Golden Spurs fought in
NCO179783 The Courtrai Chest depicting scenes from the Battle of the Golden Spurs fought in Courtrai in 1302 (wood) by Flemish School

Departure of Jumbo (engraving)
560439 Departure of Jumbo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Departure of Jumbo)

Farrier At Work
1926: Blacksmiths at work at their smithy, which also has a petrol pump, at Wood Green. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Embroidered casket, c. 1660 (silk, canvas, wood, tortoiseshell & silver mounts)
449756 Embroidered casket, c.1660 (silk, canvas, wood, tortoiseshell & silver mounts) by English School, (17th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; English, out of copyright

Charity beneath an arch, c. 1640 (silk, metal threads & spangles on satin)
449744 Charity beneath an arch, c.1640 (silk, metal threads & spangles on satin) by English School, (17th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; English, out of copyright

Snuff Box, 1860-1870 (goldstone, gold, micro mosaic glass)
500379 Snuff Box, 1860-1870 (goldstone, gold, micro mosaic glass) by Italian School, (19th century); h:2.00 w:7.70 d:5.60 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Bequest of Muriel Butkin; Italian

Lacquer Box, firm of Peter Carl Faberge (1846-1920), box by Factory N. Lukutin, c
499677 Lacquer Box, firm of Peter Carl Faberge(1846-1920), box by Factory N. Lukutin, c.1890 (lacquer, papier-mAchA©, gold)

The Quick Change Artiste Board Game (mixed media) (see also 315531)
NFM315530 The Quick Change Artiste Board Game (mixed media) (see also 315531) by English School, (19th century); National Football Museum, Manchester

The Honeymoon (oil on canvas)
RAF35703 The Honeymoon (oil on canvas) by Hannah, Robert (1812-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: The title of the present picture seems to have a double meaning)

The Monument and St. Magnus Church
GHL14202 The Monument and St. Magnus Church by Tidmarsh, Henry Edward (1855-1939); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright

Floozie leaning out of window (chromolitho)
732929 Floozie leaning out of window (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Floozie leaning out of window.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Hare with luggage and umbrella, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731249 Hare with luggage and umbrella, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hare with luggage and umbrella)

Toilers of the sea trawling on the Dogger Bank (engraving)
729466 Toilers of the sea trawling on the Dogger Bank (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toilers of the sea trawling on the Dogger Bank)

Donkeys wearing saddles (chromolitho)
731727 Donkeys wearing saddles (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Donkeys wearing saddles)

Household items including a mouse trap (engraving)
812820 Household items including a mouse trap (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Household items including a mouse trap.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Hugh Childers (1827-1896) British parliamentarian, telling Britannia of the success of
527899 Hugh Childers (1827-1896) British parliamentarian, telling Britannia of the success of the new Ballot Box. John Tenniel cartoon from Punch, London, 24 August 1872

The German Commercial Traveller stealing market shares from the British trade
CHT163705 The German Commercial Traveller stealing market shares from the British trade, caricature from Punch, The London Charivari, 5th September 1896 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

A White-toothed Shrew looking down over the edge of a wooden box
3474489 A White-toothed Shrew looking down over the edge of a wooden box, held by a keepers gloved hand, London Zoo, April 1917 (b/w photo) by Bond

Women riding on cases of TNT, WW1
Women riding on cases of TNT, packed for despatch to a shell factory, First World War. 1914-1918

The Hurter Laboratory (b / w photo)
3649848 The Hurter Laboratory (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hurter Laboratory)

Pit Boxes and Gallery, pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)
2909750 Pit Boxes and Gallery, pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

For the Christmas of the soldiers in Africa, departure from Milan, as from every other city, of avalanches
2815499 For the Christmas of the soldiers in Africa, departure from Milan, as from every other city, of avalanches... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The crimes of ignorance, the people of Molfetta destroy a cart of disinfectants intended for... (colour litho)
2815377 The crimes of ignorance, the people of Molfetta destroy a cart of disinfectants intended for... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A daring attempt by a thief against two ladies, in a theater in Bucharest (colour litho)
2815310 A daring attempt by a thief against two ladies, in a theater in Bucharest (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The war between Spain and Morocco, the families of the recalled try to prevent their departure... (colour litho)
2815250 The war between Spain and Morocco, the families of the recalled try to prevent their departure... (colour litho) by Beltrame

On St. Michaels Day in Milan, the appearance of the streets (colour litho)
2814942 On St. Michaels Day in Milan, the appearance of the streets (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: On St)

A Box of Lucifers (engraving)
2813204 A Box of Lucifers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Box of Lucifers. Illustration for Chatterbox (1890).); © Look and Learn

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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.