Gold Collection (page 4)

Share certificate for The Yukon Goldfields
A share certificate for The Yukon Goldfields Limited, representing 35 shares. Gold deposits were first discovered along the Yukon River in Canada in 1896, and this triggered off a gold rush

Fanny Blankers-Koen hurdling, 1948 London Olympics
Fanny Blankers-Koen, a Dutch housewife, taking the victory in the 80 metres hurdles and setting a new Olympic record. Maureen Gardner of Britain took the silver

Shakyamuni Buddha statue in Main Hall, Po Lin Monastery, Tung Chung, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Kenworth Tractor unit with refrigerated trailer

Buell XB-12S Lightning (Cafe Racer)

Britannia and Eve magazine, October 1940
Front cover illustration featuring a 1940s blonde beauty, wearing a halter-neck red and white top, along with gold hoop earrings, and necklace

David Wright woman holding black negligee
Elegant naked woman sitting on a red and gold couch, holding a flimsy black negligee or underskirt. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour

Italian Wedding Card
Dancing cherubs on a good luck card, looking forward to the couples silver, gold and diamond anniversaries!

London Bridge (New Version), words and music
London Bridge is broken down, ... My fair Lady! Build it up with penny loaves... iron and steel... silver and gold... etc

Kwanseum Bosal, Avalokitesvara (Bodhisattva of Compassion), Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Detail of Sekhmet freize on shrine of Tutankhamun, Cairo Museum, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Animation Cel from Michel Ocelots Kirikou et la Sorciere (1998)

British equestrian team medal winners
Britains only victory in the XVth Olympic Games in Helsinki: the winners of the team showjumping gold medal (from l to r) Colonel H.M. Llewellyn, with Foxhunter; Mr W

Close up of the head of a reclining Buddha statue, Wat Pha Baat Tai, Luang Prabang, Laos

Kufic manuscript, Mashad Shrine Library, Iran, Middle East

The Lord Mayors Show, City of London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Pectoral decorated with winged scarab, protected by the goddesses Isis and Nephthys, made from gold cloisonne with glass-paste, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun

Pectoral of the sacred eye flanked by the serpent goddess of the North and the vulture goddess of the South, made from gold cloisonne with glass-paste, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun

Edward Iv / Players / 16 / 50
KING EDWARD IV Reigned 1461 - 1483

Field / Cloth / Gold: Debay
FIELD OF THE CLOTH OF GOLD Francois I of France meets Henry VIII of England for a social/political get-together near Calais

Kitchener / Army Celebs
Horatio, Lord Kitchener 1st Earl Kitchener of Khartoum Soldier

Bank / Klondike / Gold / 1898
Weighing gold at the bank in Klondike, Canada

Scene from Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice
A scene from Shakespeares comedy, The Merchant of Venice, with Portia and other characters

Statue of the Buddha in Golden temple, Patan, Nepal, Asia

Swedawmyat Paya, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

One of Four Portraits of Horses - a Chestnut Horse (? Old Partner) held by a Groom: standing facing right, wearing blue saddle-cloth edged with gold; the groom in blue

Gold with black sands in a gold pan
Gold (Au) is an elemental metal. It occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks or as seen here, as grains in alluvial deposits

David Wright woman in black and pink
Elegant woman in a black top, with a pink and black bow in her hair and gold jewellery. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour

Alchemist at work
Black and white print of the painting, " L Alchimiste" by David Teniers the Younger, dated 1790. HPF/5C/4"

Kentucky Railroad Shares
Kentucky and Great Eastern Railway Company - thousand collar share certificate

Dinner in an aristocratic French home, with servants attending to everyones needs

Detail of mudra, Buddha statue, Paris, France, Europe

Buddhas at Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn), Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Reclining Buddha in Wat Po temple, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia

Restored gilded wrought iron work and lamp by Lamor in the Place Stanislas in Nancy, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lorraine, France, Europe

Henry Iii / Players / 8 / 50
HENRY III Reigned 1216 - 1272

Advert / Gold Flake Cigs
Willss Gold Flake at Ascot - the Mans cigarette that Women like

Measuring a Gold
Archery is much favoured by Victorian females, who are seen here measuring their achievements

Soviet gold bars, stamped with their weight and the hammer-and-sickle symbol of the Soviet Union. The stamp of CCCP is the abbreviation for the Cyrillic form of USSR

Two golden harps on a cutout greetings card with a country scene. Date: circa 1890s

1950S Pinup Girl
A 1950s model reclining wearing a rather revealing gold dress, gold earrings and gold ankle chain

Ethiopia - Order of the Seal of Solomon: emblem with the portrait of Haile Selassie 1st
LRI4632281 Ethiopia - Order of the Seal of Solomon: emblem with the portrait of Haile Selassie 1st- 1950-1975 by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ethiopia - Order of the Seal of Solomon)

Dressing Fante Ladys hair - Sekondi, Gold Coast, Africa
Dressing a Fanti (Fante) Ladys hair - Sekondi, Gold Coast, West Africa (modern Ghana). Date: circa 1910s

the Nefertiti
Ajar Setiadi

Prometheus statue, Rockefeller Center Plaza, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
USA, New York City, Manhattan, Prometheus statue, Rockefeller Center Plaza

Canopic shrine, Treasures of Tutankhamun, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt

India, Punjab, Amritsar, a sikh pilgrim carrying a barcha spear at the Golden Temple - the holiest shrine of Sikhism

Cyprinus carpio, or Common Carp. Date: 1879

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Captivating and radiant, gold has always held a mesmerizing allure. From the vibrant brushstrokes of Gypsy Splendour by Laura Knight to the opulent adornments of Anne Boleyn and her entourage in their golden attire, this precious metal has long been associated with splendor and royalty. In the realm of sports, gold symbolizes triumph and victory. Just like Eric Liddell's unforgettable Olympic 400m race finish in 1924, where his determination propelled him to claim the ultimate prize. And let us not forget the resplendent gold mask of Tutankhamun, housed within the Egyptian Museum in Cairo; a testament to ancient craftsmanship that continues to captivate visitors from around the world. Literature too finds its golden moments. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, we witness tales woven with valor and honor - qualities as enduring as gold itself. Meanwhile, nature showcases its own golden wonders through creatures like Ornithoptera alexandrae, also known as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly; an exquisite reminder of nature's artistry. Gold is not confined to art or nature alone but also plays a significant role in religious ceremonies worldwide. As Pope Francis presides over Easter Holy Mass at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, his presence exudes reverence amidst a sea of devoted followers adorned with touches of shimmering gold. Music takes on a golden hue when legendary singer Rod Stewart graces stages across Tyne and Wear with his timeless performances at Gateshead International Stadium – an experience that glimmers eternally in fans' memories. Even architectural marvels embrace this captivating color palette: think of ice skaters gracefully gliding below Rockefeller Centre building on Fifth Avenue – their movements reflecting off icy surfaces while surrounded by glistening lights that evoke visions of pure enchantment.