Lump Collection

Sugar Loaf Late 19C
Maman is watched by her daughter as she cuts a lump off the sugar loaf : at this time, sugar was supplied in cones which were broken off as required

Sporting Gal and her horse - Dumb Luck
Dumb Luck Sporting Gal and her horse bemoaning the lack of success in the previous race. Dobbin is still the lucky recipient of a chunk of finest Tate & Lyle... Date: circa 1910

Appuyez fort, ça fait rentrer la bosse... 1838. Creator: Honore Daumier
Appuyez fort, ca fait rentrer la bosse... 1838. Appuyez fort, ca fait rentrer la bosse - (L'enfant) Oh! la...oh!...la la la...la...C'est ca appuyez toujours il n'y a rien de meilleur

How Our Boys spent their Holidays (engraving)
1047585 How Our Boys spent their Holidays (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Our Boys spent their Holidays)

Memories of an Indian Tour, leaves from a Travellers Diary (litho)
1040706 Memories of an Indian Tour, leaves from a Travellers Diary (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Memories of an Indian Tour)

Shaduf (engraving)
2775001 Shaduf (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shaduf. Illustration for Picturesque Palestine edited by Sir Charles Wilson (Virtue)

Blacksmith hammering at a lump of metal with a long hammer
Blacksmith in his forge hammering at a lump of metal with a long hammer. Date: 1887

The merchants home, The travellers, Jacks hard lump, The broken pipe (engraving)
6010541 The merchants home, The travellers, Jacks hard lump, The broken pipe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The merchants home, The travellers)

Gold from California (engraving)
1611931 Gold from California (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold from California. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 January 1850)

Studenting (engraving)
1063551 Studenting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Studenting. Illustration for The Graphic)

Tiny (10mm) pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) sheltering in seafan (Muricella sp)
Tiny (10mm) pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) sheltering in seafan (Muricella sp.) Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Gava Venus, from the prehistoric mines of Can Tintorer. It is made of ceramic and represents the figure of a woman with her arms resting on the belly. It is shown with quite naturalism

Marie Carteri, 1737, (1885). Cured on 4 September at the tomb of M[?] de Paris, all pain ceased. The next morning, on removing her bandage or blindfold

Antarctica, Grandidier Channel, Pleneau Island. Grounded iceberg

Picture No. 11050180
Chalk Rotting Dean, England, UK Date:

LS Plate 159 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Porcelain vase and molten glass bottle from Hiroshima, Japan
ROYAL NAVY/MILITARIA/ICONIC EVENTS: Two astounding relics recovered near Ground Zero at Hiroshima, Japan, by Commander R W Pakeman RN OBE while serving onboard HMS Belfast at the end of WW2

Lump of copper encrusted rock

Peace Negotiations by Lawson Wood WW1 horses
Cartoon by Lawson Wood showing a British soldier trying to placate a horse with a sugar lump - a humorous comment on the number of badly behaved horses requisitioned by the British Army during

Suffragette Female Agitator
One solution for dealing with the problem of the Female Agitator. Hang a lump of cheese around her neck, tie her hands behind her back and introduce a hungry rodent

Blue and white plate with bread on a Christmas card
Blue and white plate with a cottage loaf of bread, cheese and a knife on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Happy Families - Miss Flue. circa 1940s

Roman barbotin ceramics. 1st century AD
Roman barbotin ceramics. Found in Egyptian tombs as grave goods and the Meroitic kingdom. 1st century AD. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Aberdeen Snowballed
George Hamilton Gordon, fourth earl of ABERDEEN Statesman - but not, it seems, a very popular one; as prime minister during the Crimea War he was much criticised Date: 1784 - 1860

Studio portrait, woman with Pomeranian dog
Studio portrait, young woman holding up a treat for a little black Pomeranian dog. Date: 1914

Cross section biomedical illustration of fine needle aspiration of breast lump

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Ice on the beach. Date:

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Ice on the beach. Date:

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Ice on the beach. Date:

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Ice on the beach. Date:

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In the late 19th century, atop the majestic Sugar Loaf mountain, a lump of rock stood tall as a testament to nature's beauty. The Sporting Gal and her horse, Dumb Luck, would often gallop past this geological wonder, their spirits soaring in sync with its grandeur. As the sun set on another day in the countryside, a farmer went trotting through his fields. With each step of his trusty steed, he felt the rhythmic thump beneath him - a reminder of hard work and perseverance. Charcoal sketches captured moments frozen in time - delicate porcelain vases juxtaposed against molten glass bottles from Hiroshima. These contrasting materials formed an unlikely bond that mirrored life's intricate balance between fragility and strength. Engraved scenes depicted how our boys spent their holidays - laughter echoing through memories etched forever. A lithograph diary chronicled an Indian tour; leaves pressed between pages whispered tales of adventure and discovery. A shaduf engraving showcased ancient irrigation techniques while highlighting mankind's ability to adapt and innovate. In another image, a blacksmith hammered at a stubborn lump of metal with unwavering determination - forging it into something extraordinary with his long hammer. The merchant's home welcomed weary travelers who sought solace within its walls. Among them was Jacks Hard Lump - weathered by life's trials but resilient nonetheless. And there lay The Broken Pipe; once cherished for its companionship now shattered but still holding stories untold. An engraving portrayed gold from California gleaming under sunlight; dreams realized through grit and determination. This precious metal symbolized not only wealth but also hope for those seeking fortune beyond horizons unknown. In these diverse glimpses into history lies one common thread: lumps representing challenges overcome or treasures waiting to be discovered. Whether natural formations or metaphorical obstacles faced by humanity throughout time, they remind us that even amidst uncertainty, there is beauty and strength to be found.