Precious Metal Collection

Soviet gold bars, stamped with their weight and the hammer-and-sickle symbol of the Soviet Union. The stamp of CCCP is the abbreviation for the Cyrillic form of USSR

The famous Crown tin mine at Bottallack on the North Cornish coast, now abandoned but its old shafts extend way out
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Sea Cliffs stained green from copper deposits leaching from the old Geevor Tin Mine near St Just in Cornwall
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Varieties of gold and silver ores. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Georg Wolfgang Knorr from his
FLO4652426 Varieties of gold and silver ores. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Georg Wolfgang Knorr from his Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden der Natuur

Varieties of copper, coppernickel and malachite ores. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4652420 Varieties of copper, coppernickel and malachite ores. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Georg Wolfgang Knorr from his Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden

Varieties of tin ores. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Georg Wolfgang Knorr from his Deliciae Naturae
FLO4652436 Varieties of tin ores. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Georg Wolfgang Knorr from his Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden der Natuur, Blusse and Son

Lump of Gold from California - value £500, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Lump of Gold from California - value £500, 1850. This "big lump" of gold is pronounced by competent judges to be not only the largest, but the finest specimen yet brought to England

Map of the Russian Empire showing the regions of the precious metals, 1890. Creator: A. Jlyne
Map of the Russian Empire showing the regions of the precious metals, 1890

Half-crown Day at the International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson
Half-crown Day at the International Exhibition, 1862. The International Exhibition of 1862 was a world's fair held in South Kensington, London

Goldbeater
3782191 Goldbeater; (add.info.: Goldbeater from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...), Collection of woodcuts by Jost Amman (13 June 1539 -17 March 1591)

Goldsmith
3782188 Goldsmith; (add.info.: Goldsmith by Jost Amman, from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

The Gold Souk, Al Ras, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Reconstruction of helmet elements from the Staffordshire Hoard (gold & silver)
6182365 Reconstruction of helmet elements from the Staffordshire Hoard (gold & silver) by Anglo-Saxon; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

Reconstruction of helmet elements from the Staffordshire Hoard (gold & silver)
6182366 Reconstruction of helmet elements from the Staffordshire Hoard (gold & silver) by Anglo-Saxon; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

Page 168. A pair of solid gold ornaments supposed to have belonged to the antient Irish Druids
5670066 Page 168. A pair of solid gold ornaments supposed to have belonged to the antient Irish Druids, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby

Jewelry Designs in Gold and Rose Gold, 1879. Creator: Jean Francois Barousse
Jewelry Designs in Gold and Rose Gold, 1879. Plate 5 from L Art de la Bijouterie, a work on jewellery

A visit to the Royal Mint, testing the Precious Metal (litho)
1038698 A visit to the Royal Mint, testing the Precious Metal (litho) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A visit to the Royal Mint)

Mine Workers carrying bags of silver ore out of a mine in Mexico, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
3025351 Mine Workers carrying bags of silver ore out of a mine in Mexico, c. 1890 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

Female figure, Colombia (gold)
XBP356014 Female figure, Colombia (gold) by Muiscan Culture (10th-16th Century); height: 19.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Colombian, out of copyright

Gold beating in a London workshop (sepia photo)
STC347596 Gold beating in a London workshop (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Plaque, late 19th / 20th century. Artist: Rene Lalique
Plaque, late 19th/20th century. From the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon, Portugal

Assorted Greek and Roman jewelry, 4th century BC-17th century. Greek gold ring, 4th century BC, Gold bracelet, Parthian, 2nd century AD, golden earing, Roman, 3-4th century

Brooch, late 19th / 20th century. Artist: Rene Lalique
Brooch, late 19th/20th century. From the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon, Portugal

Pectoral, late 19th / 20th century. Artist: Rene Lalique
Pectoral, late 19th/20th century. From the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon, Portugal

Plaque for eagles and pine choker, c1899-1901. Artist: Rene Lalique
Plaque for eagles and pine choker, c1899-1901. From the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon, Portugal

Diadem, late 19th / 20th century. Artist: Rene Lalique
Diadem, late 19th/20th century. From the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon, Portugal

Female face pendant, c1898-1900. Artist: Rene Lalique
Female face pendant, c1898-1900. From the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon, Portugal

Custodia, 1527. From the Goldsmithery, Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro, Portugal

Bible, Portuguese, 17th Century

Chalice, 12th century. From the Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro, Portugal

Women washing the precious metal platinum from alluvial gravels, Urals, Russia, 1916

Laboratory for refining gold and silver, showing typical laboratory equipment, 1683. 1) Athanor or Slow Harry, a self-feeding furnace maintaining a constant temperature

Entrance to the bullion vaults of the Bank of England, London, 1872. Scene showing ingots of precious metals, each of which would be checked for weight on the balance in the centre

Pandora female figure sitting front dark tree-rich landscape
Pandora, A female figure, is sitting in front of a dark tree-rich landscape, her upper body is bare, the white shirt has fallen down from the shoulders

Pearl and diamond pendant
643946 06/01/1972 Platinum pendant with pearls and diamonds by contemporary Russian artist jeweler Natalia Rostovtseva. Diamond Depository, Moscow. Yu. Levyant/RIA Novosti

Russian gold coin from 1896. This coin has a denomination value of 25 roubles, and is showing the head of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was shot by Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution

The Tasmania Gold Mine, Beaconsfield, Tasmania, c
KW187926 The Tasmania Gold Mine, Beaconsfield, Tasmania, c.1900, from Under the Southern Cross - Glimpses of Australia, published in 1908 (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century)

The stupor as represented on the Cambodian Real currency. This is Vientiane, Laos

Alchemical gold, 19th century
Alchemical gold. 19th-century artwork of an alchemist (centre) holding out a sample of molten gold. Either side, a man and woman look on in amazement

Gold nuggets C014 / 4288
Gold nuggets. Gold (Au) is a transition metal element. It has a melting point of 1064 degrees Celsius. It is soft and the most malleable and ductile of all the metal elements

Gold nuggets C014 / 4289
Gold nuggets. Gold (Au) is a transition metal element. It has a melting point of 1064 degrees Celsius. It is soft and the most malleable and ductile of all the metal elements

Gold nuggets C014 / 4287
Gold nuggets. Gold (Au) is a transition metal element. It has a melting point of 1064 degrees Celsius. It is soft and the most malleable and ductile of all the metal elements

Gold nugget. Gold (Au) is a transition metal element. It has a melting point of 1064 degrees Celsius. It is soft and the most malleable and ductile of all the metal elements

Gold stamp mill, USA, 1888
Gold stamp mill. Workers cleaning the inside of a stamp mill used to obtain gold from crushed ore. After crushing (at right), the ore was washed over mercury-coated copper sheets (at left)

Islamic gold coin C015 / 6755
Islamic gold coin. This gold coin is from the Portalon cave (the entrance cave) to the Cueva Mayor, a cave in the Sierra de Atapuerca foothills near Burgos, Spain

Islamic gold coin C015 / 6756
Islamic gold coin. This gold coin is from the Portalon cave (the entrance cave) to the Cueva Mayor, a cave in the Sierra de Atapuerca foothills near Burgos, Spain

Bronze Age gold bracelet C015 / 6751
Bronze Age gold bracelet. This gold bracelet dates from around 3000 years ago. It is thought to have been used in ceremonial or religious settings

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"Unearthing the Treasures: Exploring the World of Precious Metals" Delving into History: The famous Crown tin mine at Bottallack on the North Cornish coast, now abandoned but its old shafts extend way out below the sea cliffs stained green from copper deposits leaching from the old Geevor Tin Mine near St Just in Cornwall. Glittering Artifacts: Reconstruction of helmet elements from the Staffordshire Hoard (gold & silver), showcasing intricate craftsmanship and ancient splendor. A Glimpse of Opulence: The Gold Souk, Al Ras, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East - a bustling marketplace where precious metals gleam under vibrant lights. Ancient Irish Druids' Legacy: Page 168 reveals a pair of solid gold ornaments supposed to have belonged to the antient Irish Druids in 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text), offering a glimpse into their rich cultural heritage. Timeless Elegance: Jewelry Designs in Gold and Rose Gold by Jean Francois Barousse in 1879 showcase exquisite pieces that continue to captivate with their timeless beauty. Behind-the-Scenes at Royal Mint: Embark on a fascinating journey through A visit to the Royal Mint as they meticulously test and produce precious metal coins - an art form blending tradition and innovation. Tales from Mexican Mines: Witness mine workers carrying bags of silver ore out of a mine in Mexico circa 1890 (b/w photo) - an arduous yet rewarding pursuit for these brave individuals who contribute to our world's wealth. Nature's Canvas: Sea Cliffs stained green from copper deposits leaching from the old Geevor Tin Mine near St Just in Cornwall create breathtaking natural artwork along coastal landscapes – reminding us of Earth's hidden treasures beneath our feet. Unveiling Riches Below.