Reliable Collection

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

For safety and comfort take the old reliable Cunard line. Date c1875 Jan. 22

Lord Harlech, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Lord Harlech, 1876. Engraving from a photograph by Barraud and Jerrard. The Right Hon. John Ralph Ormsby-Gore, who has recently been raised to the Peerage by the title of Baron Harlech

Un locataire qui paye exactement son terme, 1847. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un locataire qui paye exactement son terme, 1847. A tenant who pays his rent right on time. (Landlord stands aside out of politeness). From Locataires et proprietaires, no. 21

Sir, you can count on us as on the Old Guard, 1831. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Sir, you can count on us as on the Old Guard, 1831

A Variety of womens shoes 1926
Ladies 1920s footwear, including slippers, tennis and dress shoes. Date: circa 1926

Babcock and Wilcox 6 ton Steam Roller YB7976 Toby (msn 95/4009). Seen with a 1955 Standard 10 motor car 200CPJ at a 1959 Walford Cross auction. Built in 1925 to the design of Messrs

Advertisement for a range of fur winter coats, made from seal musquash, white fox fur and seal musquash coat with skunk collar and cuffs. Date: 1915

Comic postcard, Little girl walking in the rain Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy and pillar box Date: 20th century

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Good Egg
The caption is Good Egg. As the egg has not yet been opened let us hope so. A good egg is of course used to describe a reliable person

Advert, Atwater Kent Model 32 Radio. 1926

A Variety of womens walking shoes 1926
Ladies 1920s footwear walking shoe. Date: circa 1926

A Scouts Honour is to be trusted, 1929 (colour litho)
472982 A Scouts Honour is to be trusted, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Scout Law)

I m Johnny on the spot (photo)
5999821 I m Johnny on the spot (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I m Johnny on the spot. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Poster advertising the Royal Mail service to South America, c. 1930 (colour lithograph)
1770109 Poster advertising the Royal Mail service to South America, c.1930 (colour lithograph) by Shoesmith, Kenneth (1890-1939); 102x64 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Ediswan poster
3661063 Ediswan poster by English School, (19th century); Discovery Museum, Tyne & Wear, UK; (add.info.: The Edison and Swan Electric Light Company Limited (better known as Ediswan)

Pocket Watch In Black And White

Shackells Inks Are Reliable, 1907. Artist: Shackell Edwards & Co
Shackells Inks Are Reliable, 1907. Printed with Shackells inks. From The British Printer Vol. XX. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1907]

The Old Time Sparking Plug is the Best After All. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The Old Time Sparking Plug is the Best After All. Stereoscopic card detail

Union Pacific Railways, World War II poster, LA PA WWII KEEP WAR SUPPLIES ROLLING; Studio Shot

Packaging, Wood-Milne Pilot Rubber Soles
Packaging design, Wood-Milne Pilot Rubber Soles for Ladies Shoes, price one shilling. circa 1940s

WW2 - Bofors gun crew from the King?s African Rifles
Photograph of Bofors gun crew from the King?s African Rifles, 1939-1945 (c). The Bofors 40mm gun was the most widely used Allied anti-aircraft gun of the Second World War

Brochure illustration, Oldsmobile car -- safety interiors, beautifully furnished, luxuriously comfortable. Date: 1930s

Brochure illustration, Oldsmobile Eight, showing a stylish green car on a road -- the text suggests that the car is affordable luxury. Date: 1930s

Rumpler CI two-seat reconnaissance German biplane
Rumpler CI 53/16 two-seat reconnaissance German biplane. The CI was considered to be the best and most reliable of all C types produced. Date: circa 1916-1918

WW2 poster, Tommys always on the job! Are you? Stick to your guns. Victory won t wait for the worker whos late! Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s

British aeroplanes for private ownership by G. H. Davis
Aircraft for the owner-pilot: British aeroplanes designed and built solely for private ownership. Showing 1945 examples of the family aeroplane of the future -- sturdy, reliable, and easy to fly

Advert for Debenham & Freebody womens furs 1929
Reliable furs, for Christmas fashion. Date: 1929

Virgo is the sixth astrological sign of the Zodiac. Its symbol is the virgin or maiden

Sweet Little man making his case to bathing beauties
Sweet Little man making his case to three bathing beauties: " I may not be much to look at, Girls, but I m Reliable." Date: circa 1925

Urinal with a pretty tiled blue wall

Black Labrador Retriever (Canis familiaris) holding a black leather glove in its mouth, and sitting next to a basket full of gardening equipment, front view

Golden Retriever (Canis familiaris) with letters in its mouth

Seated Golden Retriever (Canis familiaris) with letters in its mouth

Teak mill - elephant - Moulmain - Steele Bros. Teak Mill - 40 years prime age for an elephant; 25 years old not entirely reliable. Always work with the same oozies. Date: 1951

Yak-18U / Nanchang CJ5 / 6 Russian Trainer licensed by the Chinese taking off during CAF Air Show in St
Yak-18U/Nanchang CJ5/6 Russian Trainer licensed by the Chinese taking off during CAF Air Show in St. Paul

JW Johnsons Old Reliable Virginia Minstrels the show that is different. Date 1921?

JW Johnsons Old Reliable Virginia Minstrels worlds best colored show : the show that is different. Date 1921?

The old reliable McFaddens flats everything new. Date c1902

Solar cooking device, artwork. This device works by using foil to reflect rays of sunlight (yellow arrows) inside a plastic bag or other transparent container

Soyuz A-2 rocket nozzles
Soyuz rocket nozzles. This Soviet and later Russian launcher, part of the R7 family of rockets, was introduced in 1966, and many variants have been developed since

Safe, artwork
Safe, computer artwork

Yak-18U / Nanchang CJ5 / 6 Russian Trainer built by the Chinese during the CAF Air Show in St
Yak-18U/Nanchang CJ5/6 Russian Trainer built by the Chinese during the CAF Air Show in St. Paul, Minnesota

Pigeon Container on a British Paratrooper, Second World War
Photograph showing a pigeon container strapped to the stomach of a British paratrooper, 1944. Pigeons are one of the oldest and most reliable forms of military communication

Edwardian Ladys Maid
Eva Morrison, the demure and reliable ladys maid in the Edwardian Country House

The Rotor Ship Buckau, 1924
Photograph of the experimental Rotor ship Buckau, on sea trials, 1924. Anton Flettner equipped the 680 ton schooner, Buckau, with two rotating cylindrical towers to test his Flettner rudder

Short Singapore
Flown by Cobham in 1927, this reliable flying boat is used throughout the thirties, and this model III is in service with the RAF at the outbreak of World War Two

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"Reliable: A Legacy of Trust and Dependability" Step back in time to 1915, where safety and comfort were paramount. The de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk G-AOUO soared through the skies, a symbol of reliability in aviation. For those seeking warmth amidst the winter chill, the old reliable Cunard line offered solace with their range of fur winter coats. Made from luxurious seal musquash, white fox fur, and adorned with a skunk collar and cuffs, these coats epitomized both style and durability. In every household across the nation, Hudson's Soap Advertisement graced bathroom walls. With its long-standing reputation for cleanliness and purity, Hudson's soap became synonymous with reliability - ensuring that families felt confident in their hygiene routines. Debenham and Freebody Advertisement catered to discerning customers who sought quality garments that would stand the test of time. Their impeccable craftsmanship ensured that each piece was not only fashionable but also reliable – a true investment for any wardrobe. On bustling streets filled with construction work during the early 20th century, Babcock and Wilcox 6-ton Steam Roller YB7976 Toby reigned supreme. Its unwavering strength made it an indispensable tool on construction sites – a testament to its reliability even under immense pressure. Even art captured moments of dependability; "The Reliable Contraband, " an etching from 1876 depicted individuals finding solace in something forbidden yet steadfastly dependable during challenging times. Comic postcards brought joy amidst rain or shine; whether it was a little girl walking confidently in the rain or a mischievous boy leaning against a pillar box – they reminded us that laughter could be our reliable companion throughout life's ups and downs. During World War II era when uncertainty loomed large, comic postcards like "Good Egg" provided much-needed humor as people clung onto anything they could rely on – even a comical egg.