Double Headed Eagle Collection

Short-term obligation of the State Treasury of the Siberian Provisional Government ..., 1919. Creator: I. V
Short-term obligation of the State Treasury of the Siberian Provisional Government to pay 25 rubles on January 1, 1920, 1919

Title Page for Hoffman's German Flowers, 1790. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Title Page for Hoffman's German Flowers, 1790. From almanac: Deutchlands flora oder Botanisches Taschenbuch fur des jahr 1800

Illustration for Good Human Characteristics, 1789. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Good Human Characteristics, 1789. From almanac: Kleine Taschencalender for the year 1790

Original Anecdotes of Peter the Great, 1789. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Original Anecdotes of Peter the Great, 1789. From almanac: Pocket Calendar, 1790

Heraldic crests, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Heraldic crests, 1858. 1. Great Britain; 2. Belgium; 3. Portugal; 4. Sardinia; 5. Holland; 6. Prince of Wales; 7. Prince Albert; 8. Hanover; 9. Spain; 10. Denmark; 11. Turkey; 12. France; 13

Map of North Holland, c.1700-c.1710. Creator: Nicolaes Visscher
Map of North Holland, c.1700-c.1710. Kennemaria et Westfrisia vulgo et vernacule Noord-Holland tam in minores quam Praecipuas Ditiones...'

Russian Cross taken from a house in the rear of the Redan, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Russian Cross taken from a house in the rear of the Redan, 1856. Booty from the Crimean War. This interesting specimen of ecclesiastical art is in the possession of Captain Green

View of a triumphal arch with a two-headed eagle and a portrait bust of Joseph II... 1765-1799. Creator: Anon
View of a triumphal arch with a two-headed eagle and a portrait bust of Joseph II, German emperor, in Frankfurt am Main, 1765-1799

Coat of arms of Josephus Justus Scaliger, 1598. Creator: Anon
Coat of arms of Josephus Justus Scaliger, 1598

View of fireworks and a triumphal arch with a two-headed eagle and the name of Joseph... 1765-1799 Creator: Anon
View of fireworks and a triumphal arch with a two-headed eagle and the name of Joseph II, German emperor, 1765-1799. In the background on the left, a structure explodes. On the right a ship is burning

Catherine II of Russia in coronation dress, 1766 Creator: Vigilius Erichsen
Catherine II of Russia in coronation dress, 1766-1767

Sitting of the Crimean Board of Inquiry, in the Hall of Chelsea Hospital, 1856. Creator: Smyth
Sitting of the Crimean Board of Inquiry, in the Hall of Chelsea Hospital, [London], 1856. Military investigation into the actions of certain British officers during the Crimean War

Emperor Maximilian I, 1519. Creator: Hans Weiditz
Emperor Maximilian I, 1519

Prussian officer's hat
XAM82638 Prussian officer's hat by German School, (19th century); Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna, Austria

Fireworks and triumphal arch erected in Buda to celebrate the expulsion of the Turks, Sept... 1686. Creator: Anon
Fireworks and triumphal arch erected in Buda to celebrate the expulsion of the Turks, September 1686

Pages from Mirabilia Romae, Historia et Descriptio Urbis Romae by Pseudo-Aegidius Romanus
472850 Pages from Mirabilia Romae, Historia et Descriptio Urbis Romae by Pseudo-Aegidius Romanus, published by Andreas Freitag, Rome

Cope, England, 1490 / 1517, with later restoration. Creator: Unknown
Cope, England, 1490/1517, with later restoration. Robe worn by a priest or bishop, velvet with gold thread embroidery

Soup Plate, Saint Petersburg, 1762 / 66. Creator: Russian Imperial Porcelain Factory
Soup Plate, Saint Petersburg, 1762/66

Goblet, Russia, c. 1760. Creator: St Petersburg Glass Factory
Goblet, Russia, c. 1760

Plate, Saint Petersburg, 1855 / 81. Creator: Russian Imperial Porcelain Factory
Plate, Saint Petersburg, 1855/81

Pitcher, 1810 / 30. Creator: Unknown
Pitcher, 1810/30. Decorated with the American flag above the words Success to the United States of America, 1812 - E Pluribus Unum, flanked by a Native American and double-headed eagle

Jug, c. 1800. Creator: Unknown
Jug, c. 1800. Decorated with the American flag above the words Success to the United States of America - E Pluribus Unum, flanked by a Native American and double-headed eagle

Uncut Yardage (Panel for Dress), China, 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Uncut Yardage (Ribbon), China, 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Creator: Unknown
Uncut Yardage (Ribbon), China, 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Maximilian I Hearing Mass, ca. 1515. Creator: Hans Weiditz
Maximilian I Hearing Mass, ca. 1515

Votive monument of canon Jean de la Wastine, south ambulatory, Cathedrale Notre-Dame
3469622 Votive monument of canon Jean de la Wastine, south ambulatory, Cathedrale Notre-Dame, Tournai, Hainaut, Belgium, c.1431 (wood) by French School, (15th century); Cathedrale de Notre-Dame

Tile with the Arms of Leon and Castile, 1525 (earthenware)
1217933 Tile with the Arms of Leon and Castile, 1525 (earthenware) by Spanish School, (16th century); 15.7x15.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Coat of arms from the back cover of The Russian Imperial Family
BAL183674 Coat of arms from the back cover of The Russian Imperial Family, 1798 (embroidered silk) by Russian School (18th century); Pavlovsk Palace, St. Petersburg, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Coat of arms and crest with double-headed eagle of the right noble John Churchill
6340291 Coat of arms and crest with double-headed eagle of the right noble John Churchill, Prince of Mindelheim and 1st Duke of Marlborough, 1650-1722 by Johnston

Austro-Hungarian imperial coat of arms, published by Robraki & Co. Magdeburg, c
DHC379913 Austro-Hungarian imperial coat of arms, published by Robraki & Co. Magdeburg, c.1865 (coloured woodcut) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; Sammlung Hecht; German

The coat of arms of the Austrian Empire, before 1867 (gouache on paper)
CHT172482 The coat of arms of the Austrian Empire, before 1867 (gouache on paper) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Plate with the coat of arms of the Austro-Hungarian Empire
CHT172479 Plate with the coat of arms of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, from Heraldischer Atlas by the artist, 1899 (colour litho) by Strohl

Austro-Hungarian imperial coat of arms as an archery target, c. 1865 (coloured woodcut)
DHC379906 Austro-Hungarian imperial coat of arms as an archery target, c.1865 (coloured woodcut) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; Sammlung Hecht; German, out of copyright

The Resurrection of Christ
AII80459 The Resurrection of Christ by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); Palazzo Ducale, Urbino, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Triumph of the Emperor Maximilian, c. 1507 (engraving)
2962113 The Triumph of the Emperor Maximilian, c. 1507 (engraving) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aquila Imperialis; ); The Stapleton Collection; German

Map of Regensburg, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum
STC138963 Map of Regensburg, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Frans Hogenberg (1535-90) 1594 (coloured engraving) by Hoefnagel

Paved crest (marble)
991747 Paved crest (marble) by Italian School, (18th century); Basilica di San Marco, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

16th century glassware, illustration from the Dictionnaire de l
REV326676 16th century glassware, illustration from the Dictionnaire de l ameublement et de la decoration by Henry Havard, volume 4, plate 61, Paris, Maison Quantin

Specimens of the Hittite Inscriptions (engraving)
1594778 Specimens of the Hittite Inscriptions (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Specimens of the Hittite Inscriptions)

Emperor Maximilian I, armed on horseback, 1508 (chiaroscuro woodcut)
1217332 Emperor Maximilian I, armed on horseback, 1508 (chiaroscuro woodcut) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531); 32.2x22.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; German

Portrait of Emperor Maximilian I, c. 1519 (woodcut)
1217328 Portrait of Emperor Maximilian I, c. 1519 (woodcut) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 38.2x54.255x38.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; German

Nova orbis terrarum, from Tabulae Rudolphinae by Johannes Kepler
3618828 Nova orbis terrarum, from Tabulae Rudolphinae by Johannes Kepler, 1627-30 (engraving) by German School, (17th century); 44x72 cm; (add.info)

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The double-headed eagle, a symbol of power and prestige, has been depicted in various forms throughout history. From the Prussian officer's hat to the grand fireworks and triumphal arch erected in Buda to celebrate victory over the Turks in 1686, this majestic creature has left its mark on numerous artifacts. In ancient Rome, pages from Mirabilia Romae showcased woodcut prints featuring the double-headed eagle. These intricate illustrations captured the essence of the city and its rich history. Similarly, an English cope dating back to 1490-1517 displayed this iconic emblem with later restoration. Moving forward in time, Russia embraced the double-headed eagle as a symbol of imperial authority. The Russian Imperial Porcelain Factory crafted exquisite soup plates (1762/66), goblets (c. 1760), and plates (1855/81) adorned with this regal bird. A pitcher from 1810-1830 also featured this motif, showcasing its enduring popularity. Not limited to porcelain or glassware alone, China incorporated the double-headed eagle into uncut yardage for dresses and ribbons during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911). This fusion of cultures exemplified how symbols transcend borders and become part of shared heritage. Artistic representations further immortalized this powerful creature; Hans Weiditz's painting "Maximilian I Hearing Mass" circa 1515 portrayed Emperor Maximilian I surrounded by courtiers wearing garments embellished with double-headed eagles—a testament to their significance even within royal circles. Throughout centuries and across continents, whether adorning military attire or gracing fine china pieces, the double-headed eagle continues to captivate our imagination as a timeless emblem embodying strength and nobility.