Finance Collection (page 9)

The One Pound Look by Ricardo Brook
Front cover of The Bystander special issue focusing on the fall in the value of the pound during the first half of 1920. Here a rather aristocratic looking gentleman is fashioned out of a pound sign

Bank of Ireland, evening, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Lloyds insurance building and the Swiss Re Tower at night in London UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

The Stock Exchange, City of London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Grasshopper sign JRU01_01_106
Martins Bank, Lombard Street, City of London. Looking east along Great George Street towards Big Ben and Parliament Square, with pedestrians on the pavement in the foreground, photographed 1950-1953

Central business district of Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany

Portrait of Nicolas Fouquet (engraving)
AIS5365877 Portrait of Nicolas Fouquet (engraving); (add.info.: Superintendent of Finance, French Minister of State (1615-1680)); © Iberfoto.

The Purser, 19th century (pen, ink)
7341825 The Purser, 19th century (pen, ink) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 24.6x18.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Thomas Rowlandson Depicts clothing)

Catholic, Law, and General Life Assurance Company (engraving)
8650873 Catholic, Law, and General Life Assurance Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catholic, Law, and General Life Assurance Company, 8)

English and Cambrian Assurance Society (engraving)
8645293 English and Cambrian Assurance Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English and Cambrian Assurance Society, For Life, Annuities)

Mutual Life Assurance Society (engraving)
8645285 Mutual Life Assurance Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mutual Life Assurance Society, 39, King Street, Cheapside)

The Bank of England, Survey of Ground Floor as Existing 1924 (litho)
8633852 The Bank of England, Survey of Ground Floor as Existing 1924 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bank of England)

The Misers, from the picture in the National Gallery, London (litho)
8635985 The Misers, from the picture in the National Gallery, London (litho) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Misers)

Stock market: economic recession (crisis) (1884-1885) in America: financial panic on Wall Street, New York (New York)
NWI4828239 Stock market: economic recession (crisis) (1884-1885) in America: financial panic on Wall Street, New York (New York), United States (United States) on May 14, 1884

United States, State of Pennsylvania: Stock Exchange, omnibus depot and part of Dock Street, Philadelphia, 1850 years
NWI4967164 United States, State of Pennsylvania: Stock Exchange, omnibus depot and part of Dock Street, Philadelphia, 1850 years

Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1904_12_21: Budget Finances - Marianne Maurice Berteaux
ICA4939804 Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1904_12_21: Budget Finances - Marianne Maurice Berteaux (1852-1911) Illustration by Th Barn (1882-1939); (add.info)

Portrait of Frederick North, known as Lord North (1732-1792), Prime Minister of King George III of England
NWI4943009 Portrait of Frederick North, known as Lord North (1732-1792), Prime Minister of King George III of England, who was responsible for the financial measures that led to the American War of

The speculative bubble at the time of the Law system, 19th century (engraving)
ELD4920303 The speculative bubble at the time of the Law system, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Economic system: the speculative bubble at the time of the Law system)

Count Francisco CABARRUS
CUL4865775 Count Francisco CABARRUS by Unknown artist, (18th century); (add.info.: CABARRUS, Francisco, Count of (1772-1810). Spanish economist and erudite politician. Spain (1770)

Patriotic gifts, 27 September 1789: the women of the most distinguished artists presented themselves at the National
JAB5036967 Patriotic gifts, 27 September 1789: the women of the most distinguished artists presented themselves at the National Assembly and placed on the desk a box filled with jewelry

Cuba address to Uncle Sam " I come to buy, not to beg, sir" 1903. Colour engraving from a cartoon by W.A
NWI4958289 Cuba address to Uncle Sam " I come to buy, not to beg, sir" 1903. Colour engraving from a cartoon by W.A

The failure of the South Sea Company
3586525 The failure of the South Sea Company; (add.info.: Dutch satirical engraving on the failure of the South Sea Company, Mississippi Company, and bubble schemes of John Law and others)

First World War: France, Postcard showing a tankist next to his Renault tank, destined for national borrowing, 1918
LUX4735171 First World War: France, Postcard showing a tankist next to his Renault tank, destined for national borrowing, 1918; (add.info)

Lionel de Rothschild
3733236 Lionel de Rothschild.; (add.info.: Photograph of Lionel de Rothschild driving a team of zebras. Lionel de Rothschild (1808-1879) a British banker

Ferdinand de Rothschild
3733221 Ferdinand de Rothschild.; (add.info.: Photograph of Ferdinand de Rothschild (1839-1898) a French-born, Austrian-turned British and Jewish banker, art collector, and politician

Portrait of Mr Henry Clay Pierce (1849-1927), Founder & President of Water-Pierce Oil Company (1899)
SYC4195541 Portrait of Mr Henry Clay Pierce (1849-1927), Founder & President of Water-Pierce Oil Company (1899, Oil On Canvas by Anders Zorn (1860-1920)

American industrialist John Davidson Rockefeller Jr (1874-1960) at the time of the Teapot Dome affair
1703060 American industrialist John Davidson Rockefeller Jr (1874-1960) at the time of the Teapot Dome affair (oil reserve scandal that began during the administration of President Harding)

The second Royal Exchange, London, built after Gresham's Exchange had been destroyed in the Fire of London 1666
532320 The second Royal Exchange, London, built after Gresham's Exchange had been destroyed in the Fire of London 1666

World War I 1914-1918. Soldier in a trench holding a grenade and about to go 'over the top'
528647 World War I 1914-1918. Soldier in a trench holding a grenade and about to go 'over the top'. Text: And you? Subscribe to the 7th War Loan. Austrian poster 1917

Drawing of a money changer money lender in Paris, France circa 1880
5304848 Drawing of a money changer money lender in Paris, France circa 1880; (add.info.: Drawing of a money changer money lender in Paris, France circa 1880); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Neker or Jacques Necker, minister of state and director general of finances, 1732-1804
5324834 Neker or Jacques Necker, minister of state and director general of finances, 1732-1804; (add.info.: Neker or Jacques Necker, minister of state and director general of finances, 1732-1804)

French illustration of a bank cashier speaking with a customer as he drops important deeds
5617161 French illustration of a bank cashier speaking with a customer as he drops important deeds and papers on the floor 1900 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

French illustration of a bank cashier speaking with a customer 1900
5617159 French illustration of a bank cashier speaking with a customer 1900; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Drawing of a money changer money lender in Paris, France circa 1880
UIG5634482 Drawing of a money changer money lender in Paris, France circa 1880.

Economy. Thomas Gresham and the queen Elisabeth inaugurate the London Stock Exchange, 1571
3433716 Economy. Thomas Gresham and the queen Elisabeth inaugurate the London Stock Exchange, 1571. Imagery, France, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: Economie. Imagerie, France, debut 20eme. Coll. Part)

History. Spain. Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, and the trader Anton Fugger. Imagery, France, c.1900 (print)
3433712 History. Spain. Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, and the trader Anton Fugger. Imagery, France, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: Imagerie, France, debut 20eme. Coll. Part. History. Spain)

Economy. Tax: the gabelle (tax on salt in France). Salt smugglers attacked by the king's soldiers
3434731 Economy. Tax: the gabelle (tax on salt in France). Salt smugglers attacked by the king's soldiers. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France

What show have you got, little man? 1908 (print)
2599250 What show have you got, little man? 1908 (print); (add.info.: What show have you got, little man? by Udo Keppler, 1872-1956, artist. published 1908)

The favorite of the King Charles VII Agnes Sorel with Jacques Coeur (engraving)
ELD4870307 The favorite of the King Charles VII Agnes Sorel with Jacques Coeur (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: (Agnes Sorel)

Economic system: the speculative bubble at the time of the Law system, the agiotors of Rue Quincampoix - Under Louis
ELD4870878 Economic system: the speculative bubble at the time of the Law system, the agiotors of Rue Quincampoix - Under Louis XV, some brokers set up on Rue Quincampoix, under the name of bankers

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) shows a map of his journey to King Ferdinand II of Aragon
NWI4900890 Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) shows a map of his journey to King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella 1st of Castile (known as the Catholic). Engraving

College simile of an ancient silver coin of ancient Greece with the effigy of Athena
NWI4825854 College simile of an ancient silver coin of ancient Greece with the effigy of Athena. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

The run on the Bank (engraving)
8647824 The run on the Bank (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The run on the Bank)

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Bank of Deposit (engraving)
8645287 Bank of Deposit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bank of Deposit, National Assurance and Investment Association, 3, Pall Mall East)

Sovereign Life Assurance Company (engraving)
8645284 Sovereign Life Assurance Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sovereign Life Assurance Company, 49, St James's Street, near Piccadilly)

United Mutual Life Assurance Society (engraving)
8651662 United Mutual Life Assurance Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: United Mutual Life Assurance Society, 54, Charing Cross)

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"Unveiling the Layers of Finance: From Capitalist Pyramids to Shock Battalions" Step into the world of finance, where history and symbolism intertwine to shape our economic landscape. In 1911, an American Socialist poster depicted the capitalist pyramid, highlighting the power dynamics at play within financial systems. This visual representation reminds us that wealth often accumulates at the top, while those at the bottom struggle to climb. But finance is not just about hierarchy; it's also a battlefield. Just like in war, there are winners and losers. The concept of "Search And Destroy" resonates with traders who tirelessly seek profitable opportunities amidst market chaos. Wellington Bombers soaring through skies become metaphors for strategic maneuvers made by investors aiming for success. Yet finance isn't always about destruction; it can be a creative force too. Enter Biba Style - a fashion movement born out of London's swinging sixties that embraced individuality and self-expression through clothing choices. Similarly, financial innovation can bring new ideas and approaches to traditional markets. However, sometimes tragedy strikes even in this realm of numbers and profits. The Twin Towers stand as a somber reminder of how unforeseen events can shake global economies to their core – forever altering Wall Street's landscape. Amidst these ups and downs lies resilience – symbolized by Lancaster Bombers soaring high above adversity during World War II. Finance endures challenges but adapts to survive. The London Stock Exchange echoes this sentiment with its stock jobbers' pitches – bustling trading floors where fortunes rise or fall in seconds. Here, emotions run high as bulls battle bears in an allegorical painting from 1879 by William H. Beard. Beyond borders lie other iconic symbols tied to finance's influence on society: Fawley Oil Refinery represents energy markets shaping nations' destinies while R101 Airship signifies technological progress intertwined with investment risks taken on grand scales. And let us not forget the power of ideology.