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Plaques Collection

Plaques: A Window into History and Culture From the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires to the iconic landmarks of London, plaques serve as silent storytellers

Background imagePlaques Collection: Mural in La Boca district where the tango originated, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Mural in La Boca district where the tango originated, Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America

Background imagePlaques Collection: Blue plaque commemorating Sigmund Freud, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Blue plaque commemorating Sigmund Freud, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePlaques Collection: The Cavern Wall of Fame in Matthew Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England

The Cavern Wall of Fame in Matthew Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePlaques Collection: Otherton Cross

Otherton Cross, near East Budleigh, Devon, England, is a Georgian brick column capped by a cross. Dated 1743, it carries plaques with place names and travel verses. Date: 18th century

Background imagePlaques Collection: Blue plaque commemorating Mark Twain, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Blue plaque commemorating Mark Twain, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imagePlaques Collection: Souvenirs, Quartier Latin, Paris, France, Europe

Souvenirs, Quartier Latin, Paris, France, Europe

Background imagePlaques Collection: St. Anthony of Padova, Semur-en-Auxois, Cote d Or, Burgundy, France, Europe

St. Anthony of Padova, Semur-en-Auxois, Cote d Or, Burgundy, France, Europe

Background imagePlaques Collection: 17th Century Icelandic saddle ornament

17th Century Icelandic saddle ornament
5304697 17th Century Icelandic saddle ornament.; (add.info.: Saddle ornaments, crupper bosses and plaques, 17th-18th century, Icelandic)

Background imagePlaques Collection: 17th Century Icelandic saddle ornament

17th Century Icelandic saddle ornament
5304698 17th Century Icelandic saddle ornament.; (add.info.: Saddle ornaments, crupper bosses and plaques, 17th-18th century, Icelandic)

Background imagePlaques Collection: Decorative furniture plaques by Sevres with pastoral scenes, floral garlands, sneakers and ribbons

Decorative furniture plaques by Sevres with pastoral scenes, floral garlands, sneakers and ribbons
FLO4633425 Decorative furniture plaques by Sevres with pastoral scenes, floral garlands, sneakers and ribbons. Chromolithograph by Gillot of an illustration by Edouard Garnier from The Soft Paste

Background imagePlaques Collection: Jewelled Sevres porcelain tea and coffee cups, saucers and vase decorated with enamel (email)

Jewelled Sevres porcelain tea and coffee cups, saucers and vase decorated with enamel (email)
FLO4633359 Jewelled Sevres porcelain tea and coffee cups, saucers and vase decorated with enamel (email) in relief on gold plaques

Background imagePlaques Collection: Plaque, Egypt, New Kingdom (circa 1569 - 1081 BCE). Creator: Unknown

Plaque, Egypt, New Kingdom (circa 1569 - 1081 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Plaque, Egypt, New Kingdom (circa 1569 - 1081 BCE)

Background imagePlaques Collection: Molded Faience Rectangular Plaque with Title or Royal Name (?), New Kingdom-Late Period (1569)

Molded Faience Rectangular Plaque with Title or Royal Name (?), New Kingdom-Late Period (1569... Creator: Unknown)
Molded Faience Rectangular Plaque with Title or Royal Name (?), New Kingdom-Late Period (1569-333 BCE)

Background imagePlaques Collection: Faience Plaque with name of Deceased as Osiris (image 2 of 2), Late Period (714-333 BCE)

Faience Plaque with name of Deceased as Osiris (image 2 of 2), Late Period (714-333 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Faience Plaque with name of Deceased as Osiris (image 2 of 2), Late Period (714-333 BCE)

Background imagePlaques Collection: Faience Plaque with name of Deceased as Osiris (image 1 of 2), Late Period (714-333 BCE)

Faience Plaque with name of Deceased as Osiris (image 1 of 2), Late Period (714-333 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Faience Plaque with name of Deceased as Osiris (image 1 of 2), Late Period (714-333 BCE)

Background imagePlaques Collection: Mounted Plaque with Shi'ite Invocation, 17th-18th century. Creator: Unknown

Mounted Plaque with Shi'ite Invocation, 17th-18th century. Creator: Unknown
Mounted Plaque with Shi'ite Invocation, 17th-18th century

Background imagePlaques Collection: Ritual Diadem Plaque with a Buddha Surmounting a Skull, 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Ritual Diadem Plaque with a Buddha Surmounting a Skull, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Ritual Diadem Plaque with a Buddha Surmounting a Skull, 17th century

Background imagePlaques Collection: Plaque, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown

Plaque, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Plaque, 12th-13th century

Background imagePlaques Collection: Plaque: Rooster. Creator: Unknown

Plaque: Rooster. Creator: Unknown
Plaque: Rooster

Background imagePlaques Collection: Plaque (Three Horses) (image 1 of 2), 5th-4th century B.C.. Creator: Unknown

Plaque (Three Horses) (image 1 of 2), 5th-4th century B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Plaque (Three Horses) (image 1 of 2), 5th-4th century B.C

Background imagePlaques Collection: Plaque (Feline) (image 2 of 3), 5th-4th century B.C.. Creator: Unknown

Plaque (Feline) (image 2 of 3), 5th-4th century B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Plaque (Feline) (image 2 of 3), 5th-4th century B.C

Background imagePlaques Collection: Plaque, 7th century. Creator: Unknown

Plaque, 7th century. Creator: Unknown
Plaque, 7th century

Background imagePlaques Collection: Plaque, 5th century BC. Creator: Unknown

Plaque, 5th century BC. Creator: Unknown
Plaque, 5th century BC

Background imagePlaques Collection: Plaque (Camel) (image 2 of 2), 4th-3rd century B.C.. Creator: Unknown

Plaque (Camel) (image 2 of 2), 4th-3rd century B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Plaque (Camel) (image 2 of 2), 4th-3rd century B.C

Background imagePlaques Collection: Plaque, 11th-12th century. Creator: Unknown

Plaque, 11th-12th century. Creator: Unknown
Plaque, 11th-12th century

Background imagePlaques Collection: Design for an organ pendula, c.1785-c.1790. Creator: Anon

Design for an organ pendula, c.1785-c.1790. Creator: Anon
Design for an organ pendula, c.1785-c.1790. Organ pendulum clock, inlaid with two blue and white plaques, presumably from Sevres porcelain, open worked with a Chinese-style geometric pattern

Background imagePlaques Collection: Charles Darwin Plaque, c. 1870 (ceramic)

Charles Darwin Plaque, c. 1870 (ceramic)
2959923 Charles Darwin Plaque, c.1870 (ceramic) by English School, (19th century); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: Charles Darwin (12 February 1809 - 19 April 1882)

Background imagePlaques Collection: Memorial wall, Wawel Royal Castle, Krakow Old Town, Krakow, Poland, Eastern Europe

Memorial wall, Wawel Royal Castle, Krakow Old Town, Krakow, Poland, Eastern Europe

Background imagePlaques Collection: Wooden plaques of visiting boats to the Paradise Beach Club, Carriacou Island, Grenada, Caribbean

Wooden plaques of visiting boats to the Paradise Beach Club, Carriacou Island, Grenada, Caribbean

Background imagePlaques Collection: Prayer tablets (Ema), Meiji Shrine, Yoyogi Park, Tokyo, Japan

Prayer tablets (Ema), Meiji Shrine, Yoyogi Park, Tokyo, Japan

Background imagePlaques Collection: Wooden Ema plaques talisman, Kiyomizu dera, Kyoto, Japan

Wooden Ema plaques talisman, Kiyomizu dera, Kyoto, Japan

Background imagePlaques Collection: Imola Track Walk

Imola Track Walk
Plaques. Imola Track Walk, Imola, San Marino, Thursday 17 September 2009

Background imagePlaques Collection: Cunard Line, carved oak rampant lion by Gerry Holzman

Cunard Line, carved oak rampant lion by Gerry Holzman
Cunard Line, superb and highly impressive carved oak Cunard Line rampant Lion holding a globe aloft and stood upon a coil of rope by Gerry Holzman as signed to the underside G HOLZMAN 69

Background imagePlaques Collection: Shell Motor Spirit Silver Trophy, Samuel Cody Archive

Shell Motor Spirit Silver Trophy, Samuel Cody Archive
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: The Shell Motor Spirit Silver Trophy, 1912, by Mappin and Webb, hallmarked London 1912, with fine model of Cody?s Flyer, Type No

Background imagePlaques Collection: Spirits materialise at a seance organised by Achille Borgnis ; they are illuminated by luminous

Spirits materialise at a seance organised by Achille Borgnis ; they are illuminated by luminous plaques Date: circa 1920

Background imagePlaques Collection: Interior of Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)

Interior of Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)
CLF294210 Interior of Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: main part of present building begun by King Henry III in 1245;); © Country Life

Background imagePlaques Collection: Detail of the RWF Christmas Truce Plaque, Frelinghien

Detail of the RWF Christmas Truce Plaque, Frelinghien
The plaque is on the memorial plinth unveiled by the daughter of Frank Richards in 2008. There are also plaques to the German 6th Jaeger Battalion and the 133rd Saxon Infantry Regiment

Background imagePlaques Collection: Verdun - On ne passe pas, c. 1917 (plaster)

Verdun - On ne passe pas, c. 1917 (plaster)
2650809 Verdun - On ne passe pas, c.1917 (plaster) by Mattei, Louis Octave (b.1880); 20x26.5 cm; Private Collection; © Liss Fine Art; French, out of copyright

Background imagePlaques Collection: Memorial Plaque, c. 1949 (plaster)

Memorial Plaque, c. 1949 (plaster)
700235 Memorial Plaque, c.1949 (plaster) by Gillick, Ernest George (1874-1951); 38x53x10 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; Leeds Museums and Galleries, UK; English

Background imagePlaques Collection: Viewing Votive Plaques at Mukojima, Japan, c. 1785 / 89. Creator: Kubo Shunman

Viewing Votive Plaques at Mukojima, Japan, c. 1785 / 89. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Viewing Votive Plaques at Mukojima, Japan, c. 1785/89

Background imagePlaques Collection: Mosaic fish tile fragments, c. 1st century BC - 1st century AD (glass) (see also 619149)

Mosaic fish tile fragments, c. 1st century BC - 1st century AD (glass) (see also 619149)
619150 Mosaic fish tile fragments, c.1st century BC - 1st century AD (glass) (see also 619149) by Roman; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePlaques Collection: Votive monument of canon Jean de la Wastine, south ambulatory, Cathedrale Notre-Dame

Votive monument of canon Jean de la Wastine, south ambulatory, Cathedrale Notre-Dame
3469622 Votive monument of canon Jean de la Wastine, south ambulatory, Cathedrale Notre-Dame, Tournai, Hainaut, Belgium, c.1431 (wood) by French School, (15th century); Cathedrale de Notre-Dame

Background imagePlaques Collection: Plaque featuring Cecil Thomas, Sculptor & Medallist, 1946 (bronze in wooden frame)

Plaque featuring Cecil Thomas, Sculptor & Medallist, 1946 (bronze in wooden frame)
5845944 Plaque featuring Cecil Thomas, Sculptor & Medallist, 1946 (bronze in wooden frame) by English School, (20th century); The Art Workers Guild Trustees Limited, London

Background imagePlaques Collection: Maquette for an octagonal plaque (gilded plaster)

Maquette for an octagonal plaque (gilded plaster)
833459 Maquette for an octagonal plaque (gilded plaster) by Gilbert, Alfred (1854-1934); 8x7x1 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; English

Background imagePlaques Collection: The Regiments Colours, Guards Chapel (b / w photo)

The Regiments Colours, Guards Chapel (b / w photo)
3094478 The Regiments Colours, Guards Chapel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Regiments Colours, Guards Chapel)

Background imagePlaques Collection: The Norman Stone, Battle Abbey, Sussex (b / w photo)

The Norman Stone, Battle Abbey, Sussex (b / w photo)
3093859 The Norman Stone, Battle Abbey, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Norman Stone, Battle Abbey, Sussex)

Background imagePlaques Collection: Great Hall, Charterhouse (b / w photo)

Great Hall, Charterhouse (b / w photo)
3091260 Great Hall, Charterhouse (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Hall, Charterhouse. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn



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Plaques: A Window into History and Culture From the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires to the iconic landmarks of London, plaques serve as silent storytellers, commemorating significant moments in history. In La Boca district, where tango was born, a stunning mural adorns the walls, capturing the essence of this passionate dance that has captivated hearts worldwide. Across the Atlantic Ocean in Liverpool's Matthew Street lies The Cavern Wall of Fame. This plaque pays homage to legendary musicians who graced its stage and forever changed the course of music history. It stands as a testament to their enduring impact on generations to come. London proudly displays blue plaques honoring luminaries such as Sigmund Freud and Mark Twain. These markers not only celebrate their remarkable contributions but also invite us to reflect upon their profound influence on society. In Paris' Quartier Latin, souvenirs take shape in beautifully crafted plaques. Each one tells a unique story, whispering tales from this enchanting city that has inspired countless artists throughout time. Traveling further south in France's Burgundy region brings us to Semur-en-Auxois, where St. Anthony of Padova is immortalized through an ornate plaque. This religious symbol serves as a reminder of faith's enduring power and its ability to unite communities across centuries. The picturesque village Moustiers-Sainte-Marie showcases exquisite faience pottery plaques that showcase local craftsmanship at its finest. These delicate works are not just decorative pieces; they represent a rich heritage passed down through generations. On Carriacou Island in Grenada's Caribbean paradise sits wooden plaques bearing names of visiting boats at Paradise Beach Club—a tangible record connecting travelers from all corners of the globe with memories etched into these shores forever. Meanwhile, maritime history comes alive with carved oak rampant lions by Gerry Holzman for Cunard Line—an emblematic tribute representing grand voyages embarked upon by countless adventurers.