Mentone Collection

19th-century illustration showing fireworks in honour of Queen Victoria's visit to Mentone, France 1882
5310715 19th-century illustration showing fireworks in honour of Queen Victoria's visit to Mentone, France 1882; (add.info.: Date: 1882); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The gathering of Olives in Mentone
3740730 The gathering of Olives in Mentone; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the gathering of Olives in Mentone, Australia. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mentone Beach
This oil painting shows a variety of people strolling, reading and relaxing on Mentone Beach, on Port Phillip Bay, Victoria. Date: circa 1921

The Queens Visit to the Continent (engraving)
1060629 The Queens Visit to the Continent (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Visit to the Continent)

Olive Gathering at Mentone in April (engraving)
1623935 Olive Gathering at Mentone in April (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Olive Gathering at Mentone in April)

Mentone and its Neighbourhood (engraving)
1060390 Mentone and its Neighbourhood (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mentone and its Neighbourhood)

Prehistoric Man, Discoveries by the Prince of Monaco at Mentone (b / w photo)
1629664 Prehistoric Man, Discoveries by the Prince of Monaco at Mentone (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prehistoric Man)

The Queen at Mentone (engraving)
1060700 The Queen at Mentone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen at Mentone)

A Donkey Ride under the Plane Trees at Mentone (engraving)
1592171 A Donkey Ride under the Plane Trees at Mentone (engraving) by Logsdail, William (1859-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Donkey Ride under the Plane Trees at Mentone)

The Prince of Wales and his Family at Cap Martin, near Mentone (engraving)
1614782 The Prince of Wales and his Family at Cap Martin, near Mentone (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Queen in the Riviera (engraving)
1623926 The Queen in the Riviera (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen in the Riviera. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 April 1882)

Illuminations at Mentone in Honour of the Queens Visit (engraving)
1623917 Illuminations at Mentone in Honour of the Queens Visit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illuminations at Mentone in Honour of the Queens Visit)

Notes at Mentone during the Recent Foreigners Fete (engraving)
1060568 Notes at Mentone during the Recent Foreigners Fete (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mentone in France (engraving)
1103782 Mentone in France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mentone in France)

Buying a Christmas-Tree at Mentone (engraving)
1107031 Buying a Christmas-Tree at Mentone (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buying a Christmas-Tree at Mentone)

Fisher-folk, Mentone (engraving)
966939 Fisher-folk, Mentone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fisher-folk, Mentone)

Memorial to the late Empress of Austria on the Pont Elizabeth at Mentone, unveiled 30 April (b / w photo)
1598838 Memorial to the late Empress of Austria on the Pont Elizabeth at Mentone, unveiled 30 April (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Drinking-Fountain at Mentone commemorating the Queens Diamond Jubilee (b / w photo)
1597444 Drinking-Fountain at Mentone commemorating the Queens Diamond Jubilee (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Queen on the Riviera, Views about Mentone (engraving)
1623888 The Queen on the Riviera, Views about Mentone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen on the Riviera, Views about Mentone)

View of Mentone, the Queens Southern Retreat on the Mediterranean Coast (engraving)
1623878 View of Mentone, the Queens Southern Retreat on the Mediterranean Coast (engraving) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Mentone)

The Queen in the Riviera (engraving)
1623905 The Queen in the Riviera (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen in the Riviera. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 March 1882)

Sketches of Mentone (engraving)
1623868 Sketches of Mentone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Mentone. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 March 1882)

Mentone, looking East, 5th March 1878 (w / c on paper)
3108968 Mentone, looking East, 5th March 1878 (w/c on paper) by Tinling, George Douglas (1844-80); 17.8x25.4 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK; British, out of copyright

House in the Avenue de la Gare, Mentone, ruined by the Riviera Earthquake, 1887 (engraving)
967953 House in the Avenue de la Gare, Mentone, ruined by the Riviera Earthquake, 1887 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: House in the Avenue de la Gare)

An Exciting Balloon Adventure at Mentone, Rescue of the Aeronaut (engraving)
1050326 An Exciting Balloon Adventure at Mentone, Rescue of the Aeronaut (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Exciting Balloon Adventure at Mentone)

The Carnival at Mentone, King Carnival makes his Entree (engraving)
1047105 The Carnival at Mentone, King Carnival makes his Entree (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carnival at Mentone)

The Queen at Mentone, Arrival of Her Majesty at the Chalet des Rosiers (engraving)
1060644 The Queen at Mentone, Arrival of Her Majesty at the Chalet des Rosiers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen at Mentone)

The Queen at Mentone, Views in the Riviera (engraving)
1623910 The Queen at Mentone, Views in the Riviera (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen at Mentone, Views in the Riviera)

Mentone (engraving)
3092294 Mentone (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mentone. Illustration for Picturesque Europe (Cassell, c 1880)

Singular Religious Festival near Mentone (engraving)
1611465 Singular Religious Festival near Mentone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Singular Religious Festival near Mentone)

Mentone (engraving)
969455 Mentone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mentone. Illustration for Italy from the Alps to Mount Etna (Chapman and Hall)

Royalty in South of France, Sketches at Mentone and Cap Martin where the Prince and Princess of Wales are staying
1056091 Royalty in South of France, Sketches at Mentone and Cap Martin where the Prince and Princess of Wales are staying (engraving) by Tidmarsh

Her Majestys Visit to Mentone (engraving)
1060632 Her Majestys Visit to Mentone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majestys Visit to Mentone)

Her Majestys Visit to Mentone (engraving)
1060630 Her Majestys Visit to Mentone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majestys Visit to Mentone)

Fruit Stall, Mentone Market, c1875-1906, (1906). Artist: Walter Frederick Roofe Tyndale
Fruit Stall, Mentone Market. From The Studio Volume 38 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1906.]

View Mentone France Davanne & Aleo 1865 1870
View of Mentone, France; Davanne & Aleo; 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print

Mentone Promenade - Promenade, houses, hills behind, people, sea on right. Part of Box 145 Boswell Collection - East Coast. Date: circa 1900

View of the beach at Mentone, France, circa 1890. Date: circa 1890

View of Mentone, France, circa 1890. Date: circa 1890

Old houses, Mentone, France
" Mentone itself is one of the very few places open the coast which keeps a rememberance of its early beauty... the people themselves are still half Italian." Date: 1904

At Mentone during the Recent Foreigners FaaTe

Her Majestys Visit to Mentone: 1. Gathering Lemons at Mentone; 2. Maison Bottini, Formerly the Seat of Government of the Principality of Monaco, Now Used as a Lemon Storehouse; 3

Her Majestys Visit to Mentone: the ChaaULet Des Rosiers, with the Mountains Behind It

Her Majestys Visit to Mentone: Gare-Aa-Vent, Mentone (The ChaaULet Des Rosiers is Marked with a White Star)

HER MAJESTYs VISIT TO MENTONE: 1. A Mule Path Near Mentone; 2. An Olive Mill, Mlntone; 3. Mentone, from the Promenade; 4. Stone Pines; 5. An Olive Grove; 6. Bridge and Aqueduct Near Mentone

HER MAJESTYs VISIT TO MENTONE: 1. The Fountain between the East and West Bays; 2. Rue Mattoni, Old Mentone; 3. The Oldest Street in Old Mentone; 4. Olive Mill at Grimaldi, Near Mentone; 5

THE QUEEN AT MENTONE: 1. The Monastery of the Annunciation; 2. H.M.S. Inflexible in Harbour: " A Royal Salute" ; 3. H.M. Gunboat Cygnet in the Harbour

The Queen at Mentone: her Majesty and Princess Beatrice Watching the Good Friday Procession from the Balcony of the British Vice-Consulate

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"Mentone: A Riviera Gem Steeped in History and Natural Beauty" Nestled along the picturesque coastline, Mentone Beach offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. With its golden sands and crystal-clear waters, it beckons visitors to bask in the warm Mediterranean sun. The Queens Visit to the Continent left an indelible mark on Mentone's history. Engraved images capture her regal presence as she explored this charming seaside town, immersing herself in its unique culture and breathtaking vistas. In April, locals gather for Olive Gathering at Mentone, a time-honored tradition that celebrates their rich agricultural heritage. Engravings depict scenes of unity as families come together to harvest olives under the azure sky. Mentone and its Neighbourhood offer a tapestry of enchanting landscapes. From rolling hills adorned with vibrant wildflowers to rugged cliffs overlooking the sea, nature's beauty is ever-present here. Prehistoric Man comes alive through black-and-white photographs showcasing discoveries made by Prince of Monaco at Mentone. These archaeological findings shed light on our ancient origins and ignite curiosity about our past. The Queen at Mentone captures moments of royal elegance amidst this idyllic setting. Engravings immortalize her graceful presence as she strolls along palm-lined promenades or engages with locals who warmly welcome her visit. A Donkey Ride under the Plane Trees adds a touch of whimsy to one's experience in Mentone. Engravings depict joyous laughter echoing through tree-lined avenues as visitors embark on delightful adventures atop these gentle creatures. The Earthquake on the Riviera shook this coastal region but did not dampen its resilient spirit. Encampment in Place des Carmes showcases how communities united during challenging times, offering support and solace amid adversity. Cap Martin near Mentone served as an exquisite backdrop for The Prince of Wales and his Family's leisurely escapades.