Memento Collection (page 8)

Antique Pocket Watch On Chain

Souvenir Handkerchief Commemorating "Visit of His Royal Highness Prince of Wales to
Souvenir Handkerchief Commemorating " Visit of His Royal Highness Prince of Wales to America, 1860", United States, 1860

Rock from Normandy Beaches, D-Day 1944, June 6, 1944. Creator: Unknown
This stone was collected by an American soldier during the D-Day landings in northern France during World War II, and sent to African-American teacher and historian Hattye Thomas Yarbrough

Number 23 Mills hand grenade made as an ink stand
A Number 23 Mills hand grenade made as an ink stand on a round glazed metal base, inscribed Memento of the Great War. Actual hand grenade casting as used by the Allies. Registered Number 651542

Mills hand grenade made as an ink stand
A Number 23 Mills hand grenade made as an ink stand on a glazed metal base, inscribed Memento of the Great War. Actual hand grenade casting as used by the Allies. Registered Number - 651542. 1915

Shop Selling Sponges A Tradition Of Kalymnos, Kalymnos, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

A Memento of the Great Public Question of Reform
Reform Bill - A Memento of the Great Public Question of Reform - showing King William IV, the Duke of Sussex, Lord John Russell, Lord Grey (Prime Minister), Lord Althorpe, Lord Brougham

Egyptian Gods Wall Hanging
Early 20th Century applique cloth picture wall hanging, a typical memento or souvenir from a visit to Egypt around 1910. Fragments of finely woven cotton materials sewn on more heavily textured

Wall plaque - A Memento of the Great War
Wall plaque with ornate border showing plane, shells, parcels, tins, barbed wire, etc. Centre shows cartoon I likes me drop o rum. A Memento of the Great War on base. Bairnsfather Ware

Cream pottery bowl - WWI - Bairnsfatherware
Cream pottery bowl. With transfer I likes me drop o rum. On reverse - Grimwades, Stoke-on-Trent. A Memento of the Great War

Ministry of Information War Photograph bureau
Customers inspecting picture albums at a new bureau for the sale of official war photographs opened by the Ministry of Information at Coventry Street by John Buchan in October 1918. Date: 1918

WWI - Bairnsfatherware - Wall plaque
Bairnsfather Ware wall plaque with ornate border. Well if you knows..... A Memento of the Great War on reverse. Date: circa 1917

Female Tourist in Egypt
A lady tourist in Egypt is accosted by a man selling local curios. Date: early 1930s

Gymnasium for Women at Alexandra House, Kensington Gore, Drawing Presented to The
Gymnasium for Women at Alexandra House, Kensington Gore, Drawing Presented to the Princess of Wales, President of the Institution, as a Memento of her Royal Highnesss Special Visit to the Gymnasium

Elizabeth (1750-88) Countess of Hopetoun, 1789 (w / c & gouache on ivory)
XYC258602 Elizabeth (1750-88) Countess of Hopetoun, 1789 (w/c & gouache on ivory) by Cosway, Richard (1742-1821); 7.6x5.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

1077819; out of copyright

Posing for a photograph with the pigeons of Trafalgar Square, London, England. Date: circa 1940

St Jerome, 1521, oil on panel, Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) German painter and printmaker. St Jerome (c340-420) a father of Western Christian Church and compiler of the Vulgate

St Jerome Reading, oil on canvas by a follower of Jusepe de Ribera (1591-1652) Spanish Tenebrist painter. St Jerome (c340-420) a father of Western Christian Church and compiler of the Vulgate

Odd fellows memento. Date c1883 Apr. 10

Coronation Medals of the Kings and Queens of England, from William and Mary to George VI

A Memento of Poland
Group of Scouts attending an outdoor religious ceremony. Inscription reads: A memento of Poland. August 1933

Holiday photos

Transparencies on a lightbox

Prince of Wales (George V) at Shepton Mallet
The Prince of Wales (soon to be George V), with his wife Mary behind him, plants an oak tree sapling as a memento of their visit to the market town of Shepton Mallet in Somerset. Date: 1909

Letter to Thomas Henry Ismay
A letter to Thomas Henry Ismay from twenty of his colleagues and employees on White Star Works headed paper, dated Bootle, 6 February 1899

Carved wood masks in street market, Swakopmund, Namibia, Africa

Models of temples for sale, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Ambroise Pare / Trade Card
AMBROISE PARE French medical, author of books on medicine and monsters

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"Memento: A Journey Through Time and Memories" Step into the world of "Memento, " where history intertwines with personal recollections, creating a tapestry of cherished moments. From King George VI's heartfelt gratitude towards British children to the intricate Matryoshka dolls that hold secrets within their wooden shells, each item tells a unique story. Amongst these treasures lies two Wedgwood mugs designed by Eric Ravilious in 1944, their creator shrouded in mystery. These delicate vessels encapsulate an era long gone but forever preserved through artistry. Transporting us back to the early 20th century is Bournemouth Pier, standing tall against crashing waves and whispering tales of seaside adventures. It serves as a reminder of carefree days spent under the sun's warm embrace. A memento from James Southerton's benefit cricket match takes us even further back in time, to an age when sportsmanship reigned supreme. The echoes of cheering crowds and camaraderie linger within this artifact from 1912. In homage to Delacroix's masterpiece, we find ourselves immersed in an oil on canvas rendition that captures the essence of passion and revolution. This artwork becomes our own personal talisman for inspiration and creativity. The Titanic playing cards offer glimpses into both opulence and tragedy—a stark reminder that life can change course unexpectedly. As we shuffle through these cards, we are reminded to cherish every moment with those dear to us. Sherlock Holmes meticulously sifts through his collection of memorabilia from past cases—an assortment captured brilliantly by Sidney E Paget—each piece representing a puzzle solved or unsolved; memories etched indelibly upon his mind palace walls. The front cover of The Illustrated London News Wedding Number transports us into the grandeur and elegance surrounding matrimonial celebrations in April 1923—a snapshot frozen in time capturing love at its most radiant. Russian dolls stand as symbols not only of cultural heritage but also of the layers that make up our own identities.