Pawn Collection (page 2)

Science Jottings by Dr W. Heath Robinson II
II Testing gold with the uncle magnet at the mint. Typically ridiculous invention by Heath Robinson showing men at the Royal Mint testing gold by holding a pawn brokers sign nearby. Date: 1909

London Trade Card - John Flude, Pawnbroker and Silversmith, 2 Gracechurch Street. 18th century

Pawnbroker and customer on a postcard -- Trying to pass the time. Date: circa 1900s

Chess board with pieces on a greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Spain. 19th century. Pawnshop. Pawn jewelry. Madrid. Colored
Spain. 19th century. Pawnshop and Savings Bank, an institution created with a social and religious assistance to the most needy. Pawn jewelry. Madrid

The last pawning. 18th century. Colored engraving. The Artistic Illustration, 1886

Two kittens on a New Year card, playing with chess pieces. circa 1890s

The Chess Players, illustration from Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll
KW232584 The Chess Players, illustration from Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll (1832-98) first published 1871 (litho) by Tenniel

Three schoolboys run away from school in nautical disguise
Three errant schoolboys run away from school and disguise themselves as little sailors Date: 1898

Carved stone chess pieces from India
INDIAN CHESS PIECES. Carved stone chess pieces from India

CARROLL: LOOKING GLASS. White Pawn (Alice) to play, and win in eleven moves. Wood engraving after Sir John Tenniel for the first edition of Lewis Carrolls Through the Looking Glass, 1872

Distress in Paris 1874
The war with Prussia, followed by the Commune, leave France in an impoverished condition : in Paris the poor are forced to pawn household possessions such as bedding, Date: 1874

London Pub / The Castle
The Castle public house, Cowcross Street, Clerkenwell, London, where a penniless King George IV once pawned his watch and later granted the pub pawnbrokerage forever! Date: 19th century

Chess computer. Conceptual computer artwork representing a chess-playing artificial intelligence. Computers such as IBMs Deep Blue can now beat human grandmasters

Pawnbroker Sign / 1940S
Symbol of the pawn shop, the Three Golden Balls was adapted from the arms of the Medici financiers who came to this country from Italy in 1282 to lend money to English Kings

Egan / Pawning Costumes
Pawning theatre costumes in a pawn shop

Caxton / Queens Pawn
PAWN - the pawn that stands before the Queen represents a physician and apothecary

Caxton / Sixth Pawn
THE SIXTH PAWN - a hostler

Caxton - Second Pawn
THE SECOND PAWN which stands before the Knight represents a smith who provides the knight with bridles, saddles etc

Caxton / Third Pawn
THE THIRD PAWN - who stands before the Bishop and represents a clerk

Caxton / Fourth Pawn
THE FOURTH PAWN - the pawn placed before the King on the board represents a merchant and moneylender

Caxton / First Pawn
THE FIRST PAWN - representing the common man and labourer without whose work the nobles cannot rule. He stands on the board before the Rook (officer of the king) whom he serves

The Bottle, 2 -- Cruikshank
The Bottle, scene 2 The family pawn clothing to pay for The Bottle

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"Pawn: A Symbol of Society's Intemperance and Desperation" In the intricate tapestry of human existence, one can find profound symbolism in the most unexpected places. Take for instance William Hogarth's famous painting, "Gin Lane, " a haunting depiction of London's drinking culture in the 18th century. Amidst this chaotic scene, a pawnbroker's shop stands as a testament to society's intemperance. Just like chess pieces on a board they can often sacrificed in the game of life. They represent those who bear the weight of desperation and make difficult choices to survive. The window of a Los Angeles pawn shop adorned with neon lights serves as an alluring yet melancholic reminder that sometimes we must part with our possessions to navigate through challenging times. Traveling back in time to Cripplegate, London, in 1903 reveals an era where buildings dating back centuries were demolished without hesitation. Among them stood Quest House and various pawn shops - structures that witnessed countless stories unfold within their walls. A chess set from 1795 crafted meticulously from ivory and walnut captures both elegance and strategy; it mirrors how individuals maneuver through life’s challenges while trying not to be mere pawns themselves. This juxtaposition is further emphasized by Dr W. Heath Robinson II’s Science Jottings – reminding us that even amidst scientific progress, societal struggles persist. London Trade Card featuring John Flude, Pawnbroker and Silversmith showcases how these establishments played vital roles within communities throughout history. Their presence offered hope or solace during times when financial security seemed out of reach. Lastly, Mr Uncle the pawnbroker immortalized on November 8th, 1935 reminds us that behind every business lies someone who witnesses humanity at its most vulnerable moments – offering temporary relief but also bearing witness to personal hardships etched into their memories forever. In essence, "pawn" transcends its literal meaning.