Purchased Collection

Saab J35D Draken purchased by the Austrian Air Force

House built by John Kingsmill Abbott, at Wingen, on the first 330 acres of land purchased by the Abbotts in Australia
5988545 House built by John Kingsmill Abbott, at Wingen, on the first 330 acres of land purchased by the Abbotts in Australia in 1843 (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century)

de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk G-AOUO of Air Service Training. AOUO was purchsed by the Royal Air Force Gliding and Soaring Association in the early 1970s and converted to a Supermunk

Brockwell Park, near Herne Hill and Dulwich, to be purchased for the Public Recreation (engraving)
1596451 Brockwell Park, near Herne Hill and Dulwich, to be purchased for the Public Recreation (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brockwell Park)

George and Edward Scheutz's calculating machine. Based on Babbage's 'difference engine'
530832 George and Edward Scheutz's calculating machine. Based on Babbage's 'difference engine', it was developed between 1837 and 1843

North American P-51C-10-NT Mustang N1202 Houstonian (msn 111-29080, formerly 44-10947), with race number 60. One of three owned by Oil Tycoon Glenn McArthy

Sud-Aviation Caravelle VII F-BJAO - Caravelle Santa Maria
Sud-Aviation Caravelle VII F-BJAO / N420GE (msn 042) Caravelle Santa MariaThis was a Caravelle Series III (c/n 042) that was purchased by General Electric

Martin B-26C-T XB-LOX Ay Jijos ! of PEMEX Built as Martin B-26C-20-MO Marauder 41-35071 for the United States Army Air Force, 35071 was modified to AT-23B and later redesignated TB-26C

The Princess Mary Caravan. The Girls Friendly Society supported young women by help in finding work, providing hostels etc

HMS Pegasus (ex HMS Ark Royal)
Royal Navy - HMS Pegasus (ex HMS Ark Royal) at A Spithead re in 1938. HMS Pegasus was re-named from the 1914 HMS Ark Royal seaplane carrier

White Star Line, RMS Majestic, auction sale catalogue
White Star Line, RMS Majestic, rare auction sale catalogue for the furnishings and fittings, including two complimentary ladies appointment cards for a hairdressing salon

Chiddingstone High Street. One of the prettiest villages in Kent, and perhaps England, Chiddingstone is a beautiful example of a Tudor one-street village

Everybody's Underground Part 1
Part one of a set of three Everyone's Underground posters designed by Aubrey Hammond. One of the most remarkable poster groups ever issued by London Transport

Everybody's Underground Part 3
Part three of a set of three Everyone's Underground posters designed by Aubrey Hammond. One of the most remarkable poster groups ever issued by London Transport

Everybody's Underground Part 2
Part two of a set of three Everyone's Underground posters designed by Aubrey Hammond. One of the most remarkable poster groups ever issued by London Transport

White Star Line, MV Britannic, chromium clock in the form of a ship's wheel of the type purchased on board. 4.5 inches. Date: 1930s

QSS Lusitania - souvenir of launch, commemorative 18 carat gold handled scissors, with stainless steel blades, the crossover engraved with John Brown and Co

La Rue des Mauvais Garcons
This proof on Chinese paper, shows two dark figures, conversing in a shadowed street in France. (The street of the bad boys). A very rare example, purchased by Mr

Bell H-13J-BF Sioux 57-2728
United States Air Force (USAF) - Bell H-13J-BF Sioux 57-2728 (MSN 1575). ne of two H-13Js purchased for use by President Eisenhower

HMS Swiftsure - Swiftsure-class pre-dreadnought battleship
Royal Navy - HMS Swiftsure, the lead ship of the Swiftsure-class pre-dreadnought battleship, moored up. Originally known as Constitucion, ordered by the Chilean Navy

Photograph of James Watt Planing Machine, originally installed in the Soho Foundry of Boulton and Watt, Birmingham which was purchased by Avery in 1895. Showing the planing machine. Date: circa 1920

Photograph of Old Face Plate Lathe, originally installed in the Soho Foundry of Boulton and Watt, Birmingham which was purchased by Avery in 1895. 3-speed gear and differential. Date: circa 1920

This Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs doll's china tea set can be purchased at Selfridges or Harrods for a mere 4'/6 (four shillings and six pence in old money). Date: 1930s

North American T-39N Sabreliner N314NT - 165522
United States Navy - North American T-39N Sabreliner N314NT - 165522 (msn 282-28, NA-265-40 Sabreliner 40), of VT-86, on the apron at NAS Pensacola, Florida

Wonderful England: Horses purchased in bunches abroad (colour litho)
5226035 Wonderful England: Horses purchased in bunches abroad (colour litho) by Ames, Mary Francis (1853-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horses purchased in bunches abroad)

There was an Old Person of Brigg, who purchased no end of a Wig (litho)
966324 There was an Old Person of Brigg, who purchased no end of a Wig (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of Brigg)

Chinese Vase, purchased by the King of the Belgians (engraving)
1103858 Chinese Vase, purchased by the King of the Belgians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Vase, purchased by the King of the Belgians)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Sew What
The Caption is Sew What? Clothing could only be purchased if one had enough Points to do so and the Points were rationed. A wartime slogan was Make do and Mend

Groot Constantia, Wynberg (b / w photo)
3092414 Groot Constantia, Wynberg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Groot Constantia, Wynberg)

Tintern Abbey, purchased by the Government from the Duke of Beaufort (b / w photo)
1600197 Tintern Abbey, purchased by the Government from the Duke of Beaufort (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tintern Abbey)

Burlington House
A view of Burlington House in 1875. It was originally a private Palladian mansion owned by the Earls of Burlington and was expanded in the mid-19th century after being purchased by the British

James Watt Planing Machine
Photograph of James Watt Planing Machine, originally installed in the Soho Foundry of Boulton and Watt, Birmingham which was purchased by Avery in 1895

Photograph of Old Face Plate Lathe, originally installed in the Soho Foundry of Boulton and Watt, Birmingham which was purchased by Avery in 1895. The lathe taking work up to 26 feet diameter

Whiteleys Farms: The Rookeries House, on the estate purchased by Mr Whiteley, February 1894 (b / w photo)
6007135 Whiteleys Farms: The Rookeries House, on the estate purchased by Mr Whiteley, February 1894 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A Cape Garden (b / w photo)
3092471 A Cape Garden (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cape Garden. Illustration for Picturesque South Africa (Dennis Edwards)

Queens Road, Osborne (engraving)
1605974 Queens Road, Osborne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queens Road, Osborne. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 November 1896)

Ashburton House, Stokes Bay, Gosport, purchased by Government for a College for Naval Cadets (engraving)
1620275 Ashburton House, Stokes Bay, Gosport, purchased by Government for a College for Naval Cadets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ashburton House)

There was an Old Person of Brill, who purchased a Shirt with a Frill (litho)
966270 There was an Old Person of Brill, who purchased a Shirt with a Frill (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of Brill)

There was an Old Man of the Dargle, who purchased six barrels of Gargle (litho)
966268 There was an Old Man of the Dargle, who purchased six barrels of Gargle (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Man of the Dargle)

The Duke of Buccleuchs House and Grounds, purchased by the Richmond Vestry (engraving)
1624724 The Duke of Buccleuchs House and Grounds, purchased by the Richmond Vestry (engraving) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fountaine Collection, Articles purchased by the Syndicate (engraving)
1622606 The Fountaine Collection, Articles purchased by the Syndicate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fountaine Collection)

Walpole Park, purchased by the Ealing District Council for the Town of Ealing (b / w photo)
1593635 Walpole Park, purchased by the Ealing District Council for the Town of Ealing (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walpole Park)

The Blenheim Raphael, purchased from the Duke of Marlborough for the National Gallery (engraving)
1591003 The Blenheim Raphael, purchased from the Duke of Marlborough for the National Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blenheim Raphael)

Toilet-Glass, purchased by Her Majesty, at the Dublin Exhibition (engraving)
1097281 Toilet-Glass, purchased by Her Majesty, at the Dublin Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toilet-Glass, purchased by Her Majesty)

Improved Short-Horns, purchased for the United States (engraving)
1097493 Improved Short-Horns, purchased for the United States (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Improved Short-Horns, purchased for the United States)

HMS Hecla, Merchant Steamer purchased and fitted for the Royal Navy (engraving)
1621579 HMS Hecla, Merchant Steamer purchased and fitted for the Royal Navy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Hecla)

"Tonstall purchased the whole of them, and burnt them publicly in Cheapside"(engraving)
2780799 " Tonstall purchased the whole of them, and burnt them publicly in Cheapside" (engraving) by English School

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"Purchased: From Parks to Battleships, a Glimpse into the Past" Brockwell Park, near Herne Hill and Dulwich, to be purchased for Public Recreation (engraving): A historic moment when this picturesque park was acquired for the enjoyment of the public, forever preserving its natural beauty. De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk G-AOUO: Take flight with this classic aircraft that was proudly purchased by aviation enthusiasts, showcasing its timeless design and thrilling capabilities. Saab J35D Draken purchased by the Austrian Air Force: Witness the power of modern military acquisitions as Austria adds this formidable fighter jet to their aerial arsenal, ensuring national security reaches new heights. HMS Pegasus (ex HMS Ark Royal): Delve into naval history as this majestic vessel finds a new home under a different name after being purchased, symbolizing resilience and adaptability in times of change. White Star Line, RMS Majestic auction sale catalogue: Step back in time through an auction catalogue that reveals the grandeur and opulence of one of White Star Line's most luxurious ocean liners ever sold - RMS Majestic. Schlachtschiff Bismarck lapel badge - German battleship WW2: Commemorate bravery and honor with this lapel badge representing Germany's legendary battleship Bismarck during World War II – a cherished memento from a tumultuous era. Chiddingstone High Street: Explore the charm of yesteryears on Chiddingstone High Street where every building tells a story; each shopfront revealing tales from generations past since it was first acquired by locals long ago. Everybody's Underground Part 1/Part 2/Part 3: Embark on an extraordinary journey beneath bustling cities as hidden tunnels are discovered and transformed into vibrant spaces for all to enjoy – proof that even the underground can be purchased for communal delight.