Gas Balloon Collection

Le Tricolore, publ. 1874 (colour litho)
1219505 Le Tricolore, publ. 1874 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Ascension équestre de Jean-Eugène Poitevin to Champ de Mars, the 7th of July 1850, 1850. Creator: Unknown artist
Ascension equestre de Jean-Eugene Poitevin to Champ de Mars, the 7th of July 1850, 1850. Private Collection

Band of Hope Fete in Aston Park, Birmingham, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Band of Hope Fete in Aston Park, Birmingham, 1858. 6000 children attend a festival. A programme was drawn up for the amusements, which included a vontriloquial entertainment, a "temple of magic

Torchlight Demonstration of Firemen at Fredericton, New Brunswick, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Torchlight Demonstration of Firemen at Fredericton, New Brunswick, [Canada], 1858....a demonstration...in honour of Queen Victoria's birthday...[one of] the many proofs of the loyalty of our

The Launch of Blanchard's Balloon at The Hague in 1785, 1785. Creator: G. Carbentus
The Launch of Blanchard's Balloon at The Hague in 1785, 1785. The air balloon of the Frenchman Jean-Pierre Blanchard in the palace garden at Noordeinde Palace in The Hague on July 12, 1785

The Ascent of Balloons from the Esplanade of the Invalides, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Ascent of Balloons from the Esplanade of the Invalides, 1856. Paris celebrates the birth of Prince Louis Napoleon, heir to the French throne

Peace Commemoration, 1814 - Chinese Pagoda and Bridge, in St. James's-Park, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Peace Commemoration, 1814 - Chinese Pagoda and Bridge, in St. James's-Park, [London], 1856. Commemoration of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, (18 October 1748)

Enlèvement d'une fille de l'air, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Enlevement d'une fille de l'air, 19th century. Ballooning scene - flying woman asks to be allowed into the basket: Monsieur Godard I'm frozen...Godard

The Fete at Paris - Representation of the Siege of Silistria, in the Champ de Mars... 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Fete at Paris - Representation of the Siege of Silistria, in the Champ de Mars - Flotilla of Balloons, 1854. Re-enactment of an event from the Crimean War....everything appertaining to war or its

Ascent of M. Poiteven, on Horseback, in a Balloon, from the Champ de Mars, Paris, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Ascent of M. Poiteven, on Horseback, in a Balloon, from the Champ de Mars, Paris, 1850. Upwards of 10, 000 persons paid for admission...to witness the ascent...It was a matter of considerable

M. Petin's "System of Aerial Navigation", 1850. Creator: Unknown. M
M. Petin's "System of Aerial Navigation", 1850. French milliner and balloonist Ernest Petin..has sought to give to his apparatus the greatest possible power

Mrs. Graham's Balloon on Fire, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. Graham's Balloon on Fire, 1850. In 1826, Margaret Graham became the first British woman to make a solo balloon flight

Accident to the Nassau Balloon, between Gravesend and the Nore, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Accident to the Nassau Balloon, between Gravesend and the Nore, [Kent], 1850....Mr. Green ascended...accompanied by Mr. Rush...for the express purpose of testing the improvements made by that

Ascent of the Nassau Balloon, from Vauxhall Gardens, on Saturday, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Ascent of the Nassau Balloon, from Vauxhall Gardens, [London], on Saturday, 1850. A grand fete was given at these Gardens on Saturday

The rescue of Jules and Caroline Duruof from their balloon "Le Tricolore" off the coast of... 1874
The rescue of Jules and Caroline Duruof from their balloon "Le Tricolore" off the coast of England on September 1, 1874, 1874. Private Collection

The rescue of Jules and Caroline Duruof from their balloon "Le Tricolore" off the coast of... 1874
The rescue of Jules and Caroline Duruof from their balloon "Le Tricolore" off the coast of England on September 1, 1874, 1874. Private Collection

Instruments used by Mr. Glaisher during his balloon ascent, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Instruments used by Mr. Glaisher during his balloon ascent, 1862. 1. Barometer; 2; Wet and Dry Bulb Hygrometer; 3. Daniell's Hygrometer; 4. Chronometer; 5. Bucket of Water to keep Bulb wet; A. B

Panel (Furnishing Fabric), Nantes, c. 1785. Creator: Unknown
Panel (Furnishing Fabric), Nantes, c. 1785. Floral print with hot air balloon motif

Picture of a Balloon, 1860. Creator: Miyagi Gengyo
Picture of a Balloon, 1860

Snuff box with ballooning scene, late 18th century. Creator: Aubert
Snuff box with ballooning scene, late 18th century. The scene represents the launch of the first small Charliere gas balloon from the Champ de Mars in Paris, 27 August 1783

Dance card case and ivory cards, late 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Dance card case and ivory cards, late 18th century. Carnets de bal or dance cards were used at formal balls by ladies to record the names of the gentlemen with whom they intended to dance

Needle case with ballooning scenes, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Needle case with ballooning scenes, late 18th-early 19th century. The first successful flights in hot air balloons in the 1780s triggered a craze for ballooniana. Enameled brass needle case with lid

Box with scene showing Claytons Ascent, after 1835. Creator: Unknown
Box with scene showing Claytons Ascent, after 1835. Oval-shaped, pasteboard bandbox covered in paper block-printed with distemper, commemorating Richard Clayton, pioneering midwestern aeronaut

5c Buffalo Balloon imperforate vertical pair, 1877. Creator: Unknown
5c Buffalo Balloon imperforate vertical pair, 1877. Perhaps the most enigmatic of all American stamps, the Buffalo balloon stamp is certainly among the premier rarities in aerophilately

Le Geant, Champ de Mars, October 18, 1863, probably printed 1880 / 89. Creator: Nadar
Le Geant, Champ de Mars, October 18, 1863, probably printed 1880/89. Crowds at the launch of The Giant, a balloon commissioned by French photographer Nadar and built by Eugene Godard

Le Neptune, Place Saint-Pierre aMontmartre, September 23, 1870. Creator: Nadar
Le Neptune, Place Saint-Pierre a Montmartre, September 23, 1870. The Neptune leaves during the Siege of Paris, carrying 125 kg (276 lb) of mail. Gelatin silver printing out print

Interior of Le Geant Inflating, 1863. Creator: Nadar
Interior of Le Geant Inflating, 1863. The Giant, a balloon commissioned by French photographer Nadar and built by Eugene Godard

Filling a Hot Air Balloon With Gas, c. 1790 (wood engraving)
1123847 Filling a Hot Air Balloon With Gas, c.1790 (wood engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Three men in a Hot Air Balloon, pub. 1800s (lithograph)
1219504 Three men in a Hot Air Balloon, pub. 1800s (lithograph) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Panoramic Viewing Platform using a Hot Air Balloon, pub. c. 1880 (b / w engraving)
1219502 Panoramic Viewing Platform using a Hot Air Balloon, pub. c.1880 (b/w engraving) by Tilly, E. A. (fl.c.1890); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

The First Manned Gas Balloon Flight, 1st December 1783, c. 1783 (colour litho)
1123845 The First Manned Gas Balloon Flight, 1st December 1783, c.1783 (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The First Manned Gas Balloon Flight, 1st December 1783, c. 1783 (colour litho)
2962404 The First Manned Gas Balloon Flight, 1st December 1783, c.1783 (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poster promoting "Aerial Voyages over London", pub. 1867 (Colour Lithograph)
3025353 Poster promoting " Aerial Voyages over London", pub. 1867 (Colour Lithograph) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Departure of Blanchard and Jeffries Balloon from Dover, January 7, 1785, January 1794

British Army Gas-Balloon Flying Carrying 2 Soldiers at t?
British Army Gas-Balloon Flying Carrying 2 Soldiers at the End of the 19th Centuary Date: 1890s

Cesar Aeroplane-Mixte
Men Standing by the Half Airship / Half Biplane Cesar Aeroplane-Mixte with a Prini Berthard 50 HP Engine Parked Date: 1910

Three men in a Hot Air Balloon, 1800s
Three men in a Hot Air Balloon, pub. 1800s (lithograph)

Le Tricolore, 1874
Le Tricolore, publ. 1874 (colour lithograph)

Panoramic Viewing Platform using a Hot Air Balloon, c. 1880
Panoramic Viewing Platform using a Hot Air Balloon, pub. C. 1880 (b/w engraving)

Berlin Balloon Race, 1908 C016 / 4510
Berlin Balloon Race, 1908. Gas balloons competing in Berlin, Germany. The main competition that year was for the Gordon Bennett Cup (Coupe Aeronautique Gordon Bennett)

Early balloon designs, artwork C013 / 7577
Early balloon designs. Artwork showing several early balloon designs. The earliest design (top left) is by Francesco Lana de Terzi (1631-1687)

Chinese aerostat, 19th century artwork
Chinese aerostat. Historical artwork of a gas balloon picking up passengers. The balloon is filled with a gas that is less dense than air, and so is lifted by buoyancy

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"Exploring the Skies: A Journey through Time with Gas Balloons" Step back in time and embark on a captivating journey as we delve into the fascinating world of gas balloons. From historical lithographs to intricate needle cases, these hints offer glimpses into the rich history and allure of these majestic flying vessels. Le Tricolore, publ. 1874 (colour litho): This vibrant lithograph captures the patriotic spirit of France, showcasing a gas balloon adorned with the iconic tricolor flag soaring high above. Panel (Furnishing Fabric), Nantes, c. 1785: Uncover an exquisite fabric design from centuries ago, featuring delicate illustrations of gas balloons gracefully floating amidst ornate patterns. Picture of a Balloon, 1860: Miyagi Gengyo's artwork transports us to mid-19th century Japan, where he masterfully depicts a serene scene of a solitary gas balloon drifting peacefully across the sky. Snuff box with ballooning scene, late 18th century: Marvel at this intricately crafted snuff box that showcases an enchanting miniature ballooning scene—a testament to society's fascination with early aviation adventures. Dance card case and ivory cards, late 18th century: Delve into elegance and refinement as you discover this dance card case adorned with delicate carvings depicting whimsical hot air balloons suspended in flight—an accessory fit for aristocratic soirées. Needle case with ballooning scenes, late 18th-early 19th century: Witness craftsmanship at its finest as you explore this needle case embellished with miniature paintings capturing various stages of balloon ascents—each stitch representing moments frozen in time. Box with scene showing Clayton's Ascent after 1835: Unlock mysteries surrounding Clayton's ascent through this enigmatic box featuring an unknown artist's depiction—a tribute to one man's daring adventure reaching for new heights. 5c Buffalo Balloon imperforate vertical pair, 1877.