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Representing a tapestry of history and culture, this captivating collection captures the essence of diverse symbols

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Hobbes / Leviathan / Frontis

Hobbes / Leviathan / Frontis
LEVIATHAN : Frontispiece to the first edition, representing the spiritual and temporal power united in the person of the King, and ruling over the whole earth

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse

Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse
A woodcut illustration depicting the Four Horsemen of The Apocalypse, by German artist Albrecht Durer (1471 - 1528) (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Review at Coxheath Camp

Review at Coxheath Camp
A Perspective View of COXHEATH CAMP [near Maidstone, Kent] representing a Grand Review of the Army. (Britain was currently at war with its awkward American colonists)

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Londons Masonic Lodges

Londons Masonic Lodges
London Masons meet in front of a board representing the many Lodges of Great Britain

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Christs College

Christs College
circa 1930: The gateway of Christs College, Cambridge, depicting the college crest. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Herbert Felton/Getty Images)

Background imageRepresenting Collection: The Millionth Ton of Supplies reaches Berlin, 1949

The Millionth Ton of Supplies reaches Berlin, 1949
Photograph showing Flight Lieutenant K.J. Ryall of the Royal Air Force handing a sack, representing the millionth short ton of supplies to be flown into Berlin during the airlift, to Dr

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Antique engraving of Banbury Church Oxfordshire 1786

Antique engraving of Banbury Church Oxfordshire 1786
BANBURY CHURCH, IN OXFORDSHIRE, 1786 from Views and Representations of the Antiquities of England and Wales. An uncoloured copper engraved view. 7 1/4 x 5 inches

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Bastille Attack In French Revolution

Bastille Attack In French Revolution
Engraving depicting the mass attack on the Bastille fortress, igniting the French Revolution, Paris, France, July 14, 1789. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Illustration From Shakespeares The Tempest

Illustration From Shakespeares The Tempest
Illustration depicting a scene from William Shakespeares play The Tempest, with the fairy Ariel holding onto the mast of a sailing ship as men stand on the deck below during a strorm

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Juno And Apollo

Juno And Apollo
Engraving depicting Juno and Apollo, both are among the Dii Consentes, the list of twelve deities, comprising six gods and six goddesses. in Greco-Roman mythology

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Broken down Classic 50s American car Havana Cuba

Broken down Classic 50s American car Havana Cuba
The old cars of Cuba preserved since the USA trade sanctions have become the symbol of Cuba. This broken down car being pushed symbolises the collapsed local economy

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Antique engraving depicting birds eye view of Cairo

Antique engraving depicting birds eye view of Cairo

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Gutemberg Bible facsimile 1895

Gutemberg Bible facsimile 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Working For Suffrage

Working For Suffrage
circa 1913: A crowd of women representing the various professions on a Womens Suffrage Movement parade through New York City. (Photo by Paul Thompson/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Ancient Italian Anphora

Ancient Italian Anphora
An Amphora of Cervetri representing a sacrifice. Cervetri is an ancient stronghold of Etruvia

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Pulcinello & Velocipede

Pulcinello & Velocipede
Toy representing Pulchinello riding a velocipede

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Destroy This Mad Brute Date: 1917

Destroy This Mad Brute Date: 1917

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Lady Cynthia and Oswald Mosley, Smethwick, 1926

Lady Cynthia and Oswald Mosley, Smethwick, 1926
Photograph showing Lady Cynthia and Oswald Mosley campaigning in Smethwick, West Midlands, during elections in 1926. At that time Oswald Mosley was representing the Labour party. Date: 18/12/1926

Background imageRepresenting Collection: French Revolution 1789: anti-clericalism

French Revolution 1789: anti-clericalism. Anti-clerical caricature on the confiscation of the wealth of the Church. A monk, representing the Church

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Bristol Blenheim IVT G-BPIV - QY-C

Bristol Blenheim IVT G-BPIV - QY-C
Bristol Type 149 Blenheim IVT G-BPIV / QY-C (ex RCAF 10201). A restored Fairchild-built ex RCAF example, representing a Blenheim IVF night-fighter. Date: circa 1990

Background imageRepresenting Collection: WW2 R. A. F. And Royal Navy Valentines

WW2 R. A. F. And Royal Navy Valentines
A pair of WW2 Valentines greetings cards in the shape of a V for victory, representing the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Madness And Reason

Madness And Reason
An illustration which shows two separate processions of people on a red carpet, one representing reason, and the other representing madness

Background imageRepresenting Collection: A La Suite d'un Article Signe: Boulimy

A La Suite d'un Article Signe: Boulimy
This sketch shows a group of four gentlemen interacting, visually representing the following caption, translated in English. Mr

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Les Quatre Ages

Les Quatre Ages
A series of simple illustrations on the subject of The Four Ages, by Ferdinand Bac, each comprising of a couple representing each age, with handwritten descriptions in French. Date: circa 1901

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Stephen Gwynn

Stephen Gwynn
A sculpture which portrays the Irish journalist, author, poet and politician, Stephen Lucius Gwynn, 1864-1950. He was a member of parliament for the Irish parliamentary party

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Porta Della Carta, Venice

Porta Della Carta, Venice
An etching which shows the magnificence of the Porta Della Carta, an illustrious carved marble gateway which sits between the Basilica of San Marco and the Doge's Palace

Background imageRepresenting Collection: RMS Titanic items in a frame

RMS Titanic items in a frame: models of the ship and of a lifebelt, a nameplate, and various newspaper articles (including New York Times) and photographs

Background imageRepresenting Collection: A grave tree carving

A grave tree carving
A grave tree, from a south pacific island expedition in 1925. Each mark represents an episode in the dead chiefs life. This was published in the book green islands in glittering seas

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Japanese Nara Dolls

Japanese Nara Dolls - wooden carved dolls used for decorative purposes at a festival of the Kasuga shrine at the time of Emperor Sutoku in 1137

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Kabuki actor as Kiyohime, Japanese traditional story

Kabuki actor as Kiyohime, Japanese traditional story
Kabuki actor as Kiyohime, in a Japanese traditional story involving the beautiful daughter of a village magistrate who falls in love with a young priest

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Aboriginal Shield Design

Aboriginal Shield Design
This design was adapted from a shield in Cairns, north Queensland, representing a section of a continuous design for borders to hanging shades, curtains, cushions etc. Date: circa 1925

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Tableau of Hope

Tableau of Hope
Mrs Ernest Platt performing a tableau of Hope at the Ritz Hotel in London. She is representing a painting of the same name by the artist George Frederic Watts, painted in 1886. Date: 1910

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Bristol Blenheim IVT G-BPIV

Bristol Blenheim IVT G-BPIV
Bristol Type 149 Blenheim IVT G-BPIV / Z7522 / WM-Z (ex RCAF 10201). A restored Fairchild-built ex RCAF example, representing a Blenheim IVF night-fighter. Date: circa 1990

Background imageRepresenting Collection: 4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, showing Gabriel starting 6

4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, showing Gabriel starting 6
4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, showing Gabriel (representing France) starting 6. Date: 2nd July 1903

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Only interview between the Commanders, Wellington and Nelson

Only interview between the Commanders, Wellington and Nelson
The Army and Navy representing the only interview between the Great Commanders, Wellington and Nelson! Chromolithograph, unknown publisher

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Poster Pageant - Advert for Pears Soap, Bubbles 1920

Poster Pageant - Advert for Pears Soap, Bubbles 1920
The pageant was to promote the up-and-coming International Advertising Exhibition at White City, London. Over a mile long in the West End, well known familiar bill board posters

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Poster Pageant - Advert for Edwards Soup 1920

Poster Pageant - Advert for Edwards Soup 1920
The pageant was to promote the up-and-coming International Advertising Exhibition at White City, London. Over a mile long in the West End, well-known familiar bill board posters

Background imageRepresenting Collection: The pageant was to promote the up-and-coming International Advertising Exhibition at White City

The pageant was to promote the up-and-coming International Advertising Exhibition at White City, London. Over a mile long in the West End, well known familiar bill board posters

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Poster Pageant - Advert for Michelin Tyres 1920

Poster Pageant - Advert for Michelin Tyres 1920
The pageant was to promote the up-and-coming International Advertising Exhibition at White City, London. Over a mile long in the West End, well known familiar bill board posters

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Poster Pageant - Advert for Egall, Pure Dried Eggs 1920

Poster Pageant - Advert for Egall, Pure Dried Eggs 1920
The pageant was to promote the up-and-coming International Advertising Exhibition at White City, London. Over a mile long in the West End, well known familiar bill board posters

Background imageRepresenting Collection: TOMB OF MME LANGHANS

TOMB OF MME LANGHANS
The dramatic design of Madame Langhans tomb, representing the soul breaking out of the tomb on the day of judgment. (Sorry, we do not know where it is located.) Date: 1782

Background imageRepresenting Collection: THE CORONATION RING - Edward the Confessor giving a ring to a beggar

THE CORONATION RING - Edward the Confessor giving a ring to a beggar (in fact St John the Evangelist in disguise); a ring representing this one has been used at Coronations ever since

Background imageRepresenting Collection: CROWN JEWELS OF ENGLAND St George's Spurs (representing the King's Knighthood)

CROWN JEWELS OF ENGLAND St George's Spurs (representing the King's Knighthood) and the Bracelets (sincerity) Date: 20th century

Background imageRepresenting Collection: A nun binds the waist of Sir Galahad with a belt made of her hair

A nun binds the waist of Sir Galahad with a belt made of her hair and a device representing The Holy Grail in crimson
2915238 A nun binds the waist of Sir Galahad with a belt made of her hair and a device representing The Holy Grail in crimson and silver thread

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Fouga CM. 170R Magister

Fouga CM. 170R Magister
Fouga CM.170R Magister msn 23, msn 26 and msn 42 mounted on poles representing the Patrouille de France, at the Musee de l'air et de l'espace, Le Bourget, near Paris. Date: circa 1990

Background imageRepresenting Collection: English sword, c. 1580, with very rare flat pommel and swept S-Hilt, inlaid with silver

English sword, c. 1580, with very rare flat pommel and swept S-Hilt, inlaid with silver
619307 English sword, c. 1580, with very rare flat pommel and swept S-Hilt, inlaid with silver. On the pommel and extremities of the hilt are inlaid medallions of silver representing St

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Casque of King James II with cheek pieces and perforated steel visor representing the Royal Arms

Casque of King James II with cheek pieces and perforated steel visor representing the Royal Arms
619329 Casque of King James II with cheek pieces and perforated steel visor representing the Royal Arms, with scroll work of thistles below, from The British Army: Its Origins

Background imageRepresenting Collection: Stall of Carved Wood (engraving)

Stall of Carved Wood (engraving)
668425 Stall of Carved Wood (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stall of Carved Wood, Fifteenth Century, representing the Proverb)



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Representing a tapestry of history and culture, this captivating collection captures the essence of diverse symbols. From Hobbes' Leviathan to the enigmatic Frontis, each hint unravels intriguing stories waiting to be explored. Delve into the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse or uncover hidden secrets at Coxheath Camp's review. Uncover the mysteries within London's Masonic Lodges or embark on an intellectual journey through Christs College. Transport yourself back in time with an antique engraving of Banbury Church in Oxfordshire from 1786, or witness the chaos of Bastille Attack during the French Revolution. Immerse yourself in Shakespeare's enchanting world with an illustration from The Tempest, while Juno and Apollo beckon you towards their divine realm. Marvel at a broken-down classic 50s American car amidst Havana's vibrant streets or soar above Cairo with an antique birds-eye view engraving. Finally, get lost in the intricate beauty of a Gutemberg Bible facsimile from 1895 - representing not just words but centuries-old wisdom etched onto every page.