Priceless Collection

Sutton Hoo treasure
A double-page spread relating to the Anglo-Saxon ship burial ground discovered at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk. it was filled with many priceless treasures, a few of which are shown here

The Coronation Regalia of Britain
The various pieces of regalia used during the Coronation ceremonies of British Kings and Queens. 1. St. Edwards Crown, 2. The Imperial State Crown, 3. Prince of Wales coronet, 4

The Imperial State Crown
A painting showing the Imperial State Crown which was made for Queen Victorias Coronation and was the only crown used in the ceremony. Date: 1838

Coronation regalia jewels
Page from The Sketch depicting some of the famous and priceless jewels forming the Coronation regalia of King George VI in 1937. St

The library and reading room in the British Museum London UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

German soldiers destroying a French chateau and stealing priceless art works during WWI (litho)
3252888 German soldiers destroying a French chateau and stealing priceless art works during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mug shot of Vincenzo Peruggia, Italian painter who stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre on August 21, 1911, c
3714149 Mug shot of Vincenzo Peruggia, Italian painter who stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre on August 21, 1911, c.1913 (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer

How The Rome Police Were To Get Back A Precious, Stolen Painting By Sassoferrato (Colour Litho)
2798477 How The Rome Police Were To Get Back A Precious, Stolen Painting By Sassoferrato (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Society women in their jewels
Page from The Sketch featuring a number of ladies of nobility wearing pearl necklaces, tiaras and other family jewels. 1. Lady Gooch, 2. Lady St. Oswald in a splendid dog collar, 3

Russian state jewels to be auctioned in London
Page from The Illustrated London News reporting on a sale of magnificent jewellery forming part of the Russian state jewels, which were auctioned at Christies in 1927

Caesars Tower, Warwick (photo)
727541 Caesars Tower, Warwick (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caesars Tower, Warwick)

Picture shows Mr Albert Little, a 69 year old retired Manchester businessman, holding a lamp given to him by Florence Nightingale, when he was 12 years old

Society ladies at the Jewels of Empire Ball
Three of the ladies at the Jewels of Empire Ball, held in June 1935 at the Grosvenor House Hotel. Over 3 million pounds worth of jewels were worn in the shape of bracelets, tiaras, necklaces

Crown for Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother), Coronation 19
The crown for Queen Elizabeth, consort of King George VI, to wear at the 1937 Coronation based on a Victorian circlet and including the Koh-i-Noor diamond

Royal Wedding 1923 - wedding presents
King George V and Queen Marys gifts to the Duke and Duchess of York on the occasion of their marriage on 26 April 1923. They include a necklace from Queen Alexandra

The Golden Ampulla and the Anointing Spoon
The most ancient regalia used in the most solemn Coronation rite for the anointing of the sovereign - the golden ampulla and the spoon

Royal Sovereigns Golden Orb
Antique illustration of a Royal Sovereigns Golden Orb

Chatsworth House is a stately home in North Derbyshire, England, convert|3.5|mi|km northeast of Bakewell and west of Chesterfield

Chatsworth House is a stately home in North Derbyshire, England, convert|3. 5|mi|km
Chatsworth House is a stately home in North Derbyshire, England, convert|3.5|mi|km northeast of Bakewell and west of Chesterfield

Restaurant Chez Philippe. Marseillan. Languedoc. France. Europe. Wine glass

A tin of black caviar with slices of bread and a spoon of mother-of-pearl to scoop up the precious eggs " Caviar et Prestige" Saint Sulpice et Cameyrac Entre-deux-Mers Bordeaux Gironde

Royal Wedding Presents at St Jamess Palace - jewels
Worth a Kings ransom, some of the jewels presented to Princess Marina of Greece on her marriage to Prince George, Duke of Kent on 29 November 1934

Royal Wedding 1947 - bridal gifts
Superb jewels presented to Princess Elizabeth on the occasion of her marriage ot Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten on 20 November 1947

The Loan Collection at the South Kensington Museum
The Loan Collection on display in the South Kensington Museum (now the Victoria and Albert Museum) in 1862, an exhibition comprising over 8000 different objects from around 450 contributors

Fragment of Sintrams Evangelium Longum
A fragment of Sintrams Evangelium Longum, a gospel book. It is one of the great treasures of the Monastery and Library of St Gall in Switzerland

Romans Eating at Home
Roman eating scene (actually the profligate son of the tragedian Aesop dining off priceless singing-birds) - in Valerius Maximus, Facta et dicta Memorabilia, 1475

Mme. Schliemann & Jewels
MADAME SCHLIEMANN wife of archeologist Heinrich Schliemann, wearing ornaments found at Mycenae and supposed by her husband to be the property of Helen of Troy

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"Unveiling the Priceless: A Journey through History and Luxury" Step into a world where treasures hold stories of grandeur, mystery, and opulence. From the Sutton Hoo treasure to The Coronation Regalia of Britain, these artifacts whisper tales of ancient civilizations and royal ceremonies that have shaped our collective heritage. Behold the Imperial State Crown, adorned with dazzling coronation regalia jewels that sparkle with unparalleled brilliance. Each gem carries a legacy of power and tradition, reflecting centuries of British monarchy. In the heart of London's British Museum lies a sanctuary for knowledge seekers - the library and reading room. Here, priceless manuscripts preserve wisdom from eras long gone by; their pages filled with secrets waiting to be unraveled by curious minds. A mug shot frozen in time captures Vincenzo Peruggia, an audacious Italian painter who dared to steal Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa from the Louvre in 1911. This daring act reminds us that even masterpieces can fall victim to human greed. At the Jewels of Empire Ball, society ladies bedecked themselves in radiant gems fit for royalty. Their elegance mirrored those who once graced palaces and courtly affairs throughout history. Witness how Rome police orchestrated an intricate plan to reclaim a stolen painting by Sassoferrato. The lengths they went to recover this precious artwork demonstrate its immeasurable value as both cultural heritage and symbol of national pride. Society women adorned in resplendent jewels embody timeless beauty intertwined with wealth beyond measure. These accessories speak volumes about social status while serving as testaments to craftsmanship admired across generations. The auctioning off Russian state jewels in London unveils an opportunity for collectors worldwide to possess fragments of Russia's imperial past. As bidders engage in fierce competition, these pieces transcend monetary worth; they become gateways into history itself. Caesars Tower stands tall amidst Warwick's landscape - a testament to the architectural marvels of bygone eras.