Millionaires Collection

A sketch of a girl as part of the living Christmas pie, American millionaires surpised their guests with, 1923 Date: 1923

Illegal Night Club 1934
During Prohibition, Cooks tourists in New York are given a glimpse of an illegal night club where only millionaires can afford to buy a drink. Date: 1934

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, blue and gilt dessert plate
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. Arguably one of the most important White Star Line porcelain items in private hands today. A Spode R4331 OSNC (Oceanic Steam Navigation Company)

White Star Line, Titanic, blue and gilt dessert plate (back)
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. Arguably one of the most important White Star Line porcelain items in private hands today. A Spode R4331 OSNC (Oceanic Steam Navigation Company)

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, blue and gilt saucer (back)
White Star Line, RMS Titanic, rare cobalt blue and gilt saucer (back) with gilt Oceanic Steam Navigation Company OSNC initials to centre

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, OSNC blue and gilt saucer
White Star Line, RMS Titanic, rare cobalt blue and gilt saucer with gilt Oceanic Steam Navigation Company OSNC initials to centre

RMS Titanic - page from The Knickerbocker Press of Albany New York State, 17 April 1912: Heroism and Discipline of Titanic's Crew Save Women and Children as Millionaires Perish

W K Vanderbilt (engraving)
3627671 W K Vanderbilt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: W K Vanderbilt. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1893.); © Look and Learn

Sir Philip Manfield (b / w photo)
3642080 Sir Philip Manfield (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Philip Manfield)

The editorial staff, Reuters Press Agency (b / w photo)
3642077 The editorial staff, Reuters Press Agency (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The editorial staff, Reuters Press Agency)

William Munton Bullivant (b / w photo)
3642068 William Munton Bullivant (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Munton Bullivant)

Mr J B Robinson, Dudley House, Park Lane, London (b / w photo)
3642066 Mr J B Robinson, Dudley House, Park Lane, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr J B Robinson, Dudley House, Park Lane, London)

Mr Benjamin Lee Guinness, the maker of the firm (b / w photo)
3642064 Mr Benjamin Lee Guinness, the maker of the firm (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Benjamin Lee Guinness, the maker of the firm)

Sir Walter Gilbey (b / w photo)
3642063 Sir Walter Gilbey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Gilbey)

Mr Cecil Rhodess New House, Grootschur, Cape Town (b / w photo)
3642059 Mr Cecil Rhodess New House, Grootschur, Cape Town (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Cecil Rhodess New House, Grootschur, Cape Town)

The Pantheon, Oxford Street, London, used as offices and stores by Messrs W&A Gilbey (b / w photo)
3642056 The Pantheon, Oxford Street, London, used as offices and stores by Messrs W&A Gilbey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pantheon)

How the workers go down to the open diamond mines at Kimberley (b / w photo)
3642055 How the workers go down to the open diamond mines at Kimberley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Cartwright Memorial Hall, Bradford (b / w photo)
3642054 The Cartwright Memorial Hall, Bradford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cartwright Memorial Hall, Bradford)

Sir John Arnott (b / w photo)
3642038 Sir John Arnott (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Arnott)

King Edward VII firing one of Sir Hiram Maxims guns (b / w photo)
3642037 King Edward VII firing one of Sir Hiram Maxims guns (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward VII firing one of Sir Hiram Maxims guns)

May good fortune smile on you this Christmas! (colour litho)
3641799 May good fortune smile on you this Christmas! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: May good fortune smile on you this Christmas)

J. B. Robinson (b / w photo)
810866 J. B. Robinson (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr J. B. Robinson, the South African millionaire who made his wealth in mining)

Page from The Tatler reporting on the new Plaza Hotel, a hotel for New York millionaires. Date: 1908

Residence of J. A. McMurtrie (b / w photo)
DPL415419 Residence of J. A. McMurtrie (b/w photo) by Rose & Hopkins Studio (fl.1896-1901); Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; (add.info.: mansion of John A)

Leopold de Rothschild (engraving)
3627675 Leopold de Rothschild (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leopold de Rothschild. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1893.); © Look and Learn

Firing a Krupp gun to test it (b / w photo)
3642087 Firing a Krupp gun to test it (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firing a Krupp gun to test it)

A romantic incident in the life of Charles Tennant, the life of the founder of the St Rollox Works (litho)
3642078 A romantic incident in the life of Charles Tennant, the life of the founder of the St Rollox Works (litho) by English School

Lord Ardilaun, who purchased the Muckross Estate, Killarney (b / w photo)
3642067 Lord Ardilaun, who purchased the Muckross Estate, Killarney (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Ardilaun)

Silk drawing, Lord Mashams Mills (b / w photo)
3642053 Silk drawing, Lord Mashams Mills (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silk drawing, Lord Mashams Mills)

Spooling silk, Lord Mashams Mills, Manningham (b / w photo)
3642050 Spooling silk, Lord Mashams Mills, Manningham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spooling silk, Lord Mashams Mills, Manningham)

Mr Liberty and his co-directors in the trial studio (b / w photo)
3642049 Mr Liberty and his co-directors in the trial studio (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Liberty and his co-directors in the trial studio)

Mr Lawson Johnstons first Bovril office, 10 Trinity Square, Tower Hill, London (b / w photo)
3642042 Mr Lawson Johnstons first Bovril office, 10 Trinity Square, Tower Hill, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Sir William Arrol, MP (b / w photo)
3642036 Sir William Arrol, MP (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Arrol, MP)

Mr J Pierpont Morgan (b / w photo)
3642024 Mr J Pierpont Morgan (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr J Pierpont Morgan)

The Chamberlain Screw (right) and its predecessor (b / w photo)
3642021 The Chamberlain Screw (right) and its predecessor (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chamberlain Screw (right) and its predecessor

Sir Sydney Waterlows Town House, Chesham Place (b / w photo)
3642020 Sir Sydney Waterlows Town House, Chesham Place (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Sydney Waterlows Town House, Chesham Place)

Mr Yerkes first deal (litho)
3642019 Mr Yerkes first deal (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Yerkes first deal)

Mr Councillor Chamberlain (b / w photo)
3642016 Mr Councillor Chamberlain (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Councillor Chamberlain)

The Late Jay Gould (engraving)
3627662 The Late Jay Gould (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Jay Gould. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1893.); © Look and Learn

John Jacob Astor (engraving)
3627676 John Jacob Astor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Jacob Astor. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1893)

Ancestral home of the Krupps now stands within the works (b / w photo)
3642082 Ancestral home of the Krupps now stands within the works (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Princess Hatzfeld, the adopted daughter of Mr C P Huntington (b / w photo)
3642071 Princess Hatzfeld, the adopted daughter of Mr C P Huntington (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Hatzfeld)

Lord Iveagh, who has devoted a million of money to housing the poor of London and Dublin (b / w photo)
3642070 Lord Iveagh, who has devoted a million of money to housing the poor of London and Dublin (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Iveagh)

Weaving silk, Lord Mashams Mills (b / w photo)
3642052 Weaving silk, Lord Mashams Mills (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weaving silk, Lord Mashams Mills)

Mr T H W Idris, in court dress (b / w photo)
3642047 Mr T H W Idris, in court dress (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr T H W Idris, in court dress)

Sir Hiram Maxim making flying machine experiments (b / w photo)
3642041 Sir Hiram Maxim making flying machine experiments (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Hiram Maxim making flying machine experiments)

Sir Hiram Maxim and the men who helped him to make his flying machine (b / w photo)
3642039 Sir Hiram Maxim and the men who helped him to make his flying machine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr J M Cook, who personally conducted the German Emperor through Palestine (b / w photo)
3642035 Mr J M Cook, who personally conducted the German Emperor through Palestine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr J M Cook)

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"Captivating Tales of Millionaires: From Illegal Night Clubs to Ill-Fated Ships" Step back in time to the year 1934, where hidden beneath the glitz and glamour of an Illegal Night Club, a secret world thrived. Amidst the dimly lit rooms and smoky atmosphere, millionaires mingled with a sense of secrecy. But let's set sail on a different journey now, aboard the majestic White Star Line's RMS Titanic. Picture yourself dining in elegance as you admire a stunning blue and gilt dessert plate that once graced its tables. The intricate design tells stories of opulence and luxury that were tragically lost at sea. Turn it around, and you'll find another glimpse into history - this time through the eyes of those who served on board. A blue and gilt saucer bears witness to their tireless efforts amidst grandeur; a reminder that even behind-the-scenes heroes played their part in creating unforgettable experiences for wealthy passengers. Flipping through pages from The Knickerbocker Press dedicated solely to RMS Titanic reveals how this legendary ship captured imaginations worldwide. It was more than just an ocean liner; it symbolized dreams realized or shattered forever. Yet not all millionaires sailed upon ships or frequented nightclubs. In bustling New York City, USA stood Millionaires Row - a testament to wealth beyond measure. Among these illustrious residents were notable figures like W. K Vanderbilt whose name became synonymous with affluence engraved in society's memory forever. Sir Philip Manfield stands tall among them too - his black-and-white photograph capturing both power and prestige emanating from every pore. And let us not forget the diligent journalists who documented such tales; their monochrome image reminds us how they shaped public perception through Reuters Press Agency. Lastly, we encounter William Munton Bullivant – his portrait revealing determination etched onto every line on his face as he carved out his own path towards riches.