Glass Case Collection

Coral Gallery c. 1895
Photograph of coral display cases by Anthony Gepp. The Coral Gallery opened in 1881 in the West Wing of the Waterhouse Building. Date: 1881

Thomas Nortons laboratory, c1477 (1652). Engraving after a manuscript in the British Museum, London, which is probably the earliest illustration of a balance in a glass case

Geologists studying fossil examples stored 40 to 50 per drawer in a cabinet of curiosities
FLO4727831 Geologists studying fossil examples stored 40 to 50 per drawer in a cabinet of curiosities. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Unterhaltungen aus der

The International Exhibition: the Brazilian Court... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: the Brazilian Court - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862. The collection comprised diamonds, emeralds, topazes, amethysts, jasper

AI IMAGE - Dodo in a glass case in a museum, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Dodo in a glass case in a museum, 2023. The first recorded mention of the dodo (Raphus cucullatus), an extinct flightless bird living on the island of Mauritius

The Newly Opened Botanical Room at the British Museum, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Newly Opened Botanical Room at the British Museum, [London], 1858. At the two ends of the room are placed trunks of tree-ferns, palms, and other remarkable monocotyledonous trees...Of palms

At the museum - fourth grade, 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
At the museum - fourth grade, 1900. Photomechanical print showing school children standing at an exhibit case containing a model of a Native American man engaged in making handicraft

Museum in the Royal Botanic Gardens, at Kew, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Museum in the Royal Botanic Gardens, at Kew, [in London], 1850. The objects are exhibited in cases fixed to the walls, and in a double row in the centre

The International Exhibition: porcelain and works of ceramic art... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: porcelain and works of ceramic art exhibited by Messrs. John Rose and Messrs. Daniell and Co

The Fire at the India Museum and Inventions Exhibition, South Kensington (engraving)
1045065 The Fire at the India Museum and Inventions Exhibition, South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Mermaid, Now Exhibiting at the Turf Coffee House, St
GHL195991 The Mermaid, Now Exhibiting at the Turf Coffee House, St. Jamess Street, 1822 (etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); London Metropolitan Archives

The Royal Visit to Blenheim Palace (b / w photo)
1606028 The Royal Visit to Blenheim Palace (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Visit to Blenheim Palace)

The Museum of the London Missionary Society, on Bloomfield Street, published in the Illustrated London News
LLJ451749 The Museum of the London Missionary Society, on Bloomfield Street, published in the Illustrated London News, 25th June 1859 (litho) by English School

The Glass Case by Messrs F and C Osler, Birmingham and London (chromolitho)
961659 The Glass Case by Messrs F and C Osler, Birmingham and London (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Glass Case by Messrs F and C Osler)

The Figurine, 1921. Creator: William McGregor Paxton
The Figurine, 1921

What Londoners Used To Wear Displayed at Lancaster House, c1935. Creator: Unknown
What Londoners Used To Wear Displayed at Lancaster House, c1935. Displays in the Costume Gallery at Lancaster House (previously known as York House and Stafford House) in St James s, central London

Buckingham Palace: The Prince Consorts Music-Room, 1886. Interior of the royal residence in London - room in the Gothic style used by Prince Albert. From The Magazine of Art

The Ornithologist, mid-late 19th century. Two men arrange taxidermy specimens of birds in a display case

The magnificent jewellery of Queen Ahhotep (c1560BC-1530BC), Cairo Museum, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The magnificent jewellery of Queen Ahhotep (c1560BC-1530BC), Cairo Museum, Egypt, 1905. These luxurious adornments were found with the body of Queen Ahhotep at Thebes in 1860

The Glass Case, 19th century. Artist: John Burley Waring
The Glass Case, 19th century. By F & C Osler of London and Birmingham

Specimens from Mr Punchs industrial exhibition of 1850 (engraving)
XJF3037885 Specimens from Mr Punchs industrial exhibition of 1850 (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info)

Stuffed leopard in glass-case, (B&W)

Cape lion specimen C016 / 6152
Cape lion (Panthera leo melanochaitus). This mounted skin was sent to the Natural History Museum, London, UK, in 1954. It was shot near South Africas Orange River in about 1830

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Step into the world of history and art with a mesmerizing glass case. The Coral Gallery, circa 1895, showcases delicate coral specimens that have stood the test of time. Witness the aftermath of The Fire at the India Museum and Inventions Exhibition, South Kensington through an enchanting engraving - a haunting reminder of lost treasures. Discover mythical wonders as you gaze upon The Mermaid, Now Exhibiting at the Turf Coffee House. This captivating creature will leave you spellbound with its ethereal beauty. Travel back in time to witness The Royal Visit to Blenheim Palace captured in a timeless black and white photograph - a glimpse into regal grandeur frozen forever. Immerse yourself in historical narratives as you explore The Museum of the London Missionary Society on Bloomfield Street depicted in a lithograph from 1859. Marvel at The Glass Case by Messrs F and C Osler, Birmingham and London - their chromolitho masterpiece is an exquisite blend of craftsmanship and elegance. Indulge your senses with William McGregor Paxton's creation, The Figurine from 1921. Lose yourself in its intricate details that bring life to this artistic marvel. Delve into fashion history with What Londoners Used To Wear Displayed at Lancaster House around 1935 - an unknown creator's tribute to bygone styles. Experience awe-inspiring realism as you encounter The Wax Figures in Westminster Abbey from 1881; their lifelike presence will transport you through centuries past. Get a glimpse into Buckingham Palace: The Prince Consorts Music-Room captured beautifully in 1886; it exudes opulence fit for royalty. Embark on an ornithological adventure with The Ornithologist from the mid-late 19th century; his expertise immortalized within this glass case serves as inspiration for aspiring naturalists today.