Spar Collection

Mountain hares (Lepus timidus) boxing in snow, Scotland, UK, December

Iceland spar
A specimen of Iceland spar from Rodefjord, Iceland. Transparent crystal composed of the mineral, calcite (calcium carbonate) which has unusual property of double refraction

FENCING SCHOOL, 1890. A School of Arms. Engraving, English, 1890

Plate 1 from Histoire naturelle? (1789)
Plate 1 Histoire Naturelle ou Mineralogie Complete, from Histoire naturelle: ou, Exposition des morceaux, les mieux choisis pour servir? (1789) by by Swebach Desfontaines

A jib boom, 1850
3330563 A jib boom, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a jib boom, a spar run out forward as an extension of the bowsprit. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Man climbed up a flagpole of a boat
3562275 Man climbed up a flagpole of a boat by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: France 1880-1900 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

The Grand Naval Review - Supplement, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Grand Naval Review - Supplement, 1856. Familiar for the past two years with the story of naval and military achievements

Eastern grey kangaroo (Macropus giganteus), two males fighting. Grampians National Park, Victoria, Australia

Galena, Sphalerite, Bitumen and Fluorite, Ashover, Derbyshire, England
Grey galena, brown sphalerite, black bitumen and colourless fluorite. Collector Philip Rashleigh wrote in his mineral catalogue

Withdrawal ceremony of the English allied troops in front of the Palazzo della Provincia in Naples
3562671 Withdrawal ceremony of the English allied troops in front of the Palazzo della Provincia in Naples. The soldiers, standing to attention

Animated view of the port in Civitavecchia, postcard Civitavecchia. Date of Photograph:1901

Seascape with ships and boats, postcard Liguria. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Sculptural group of Christopher Columbus, in 15th century clothes, with an allegorical female figure. The monument, placed between the tracks of a south american freight yard

View of Piazza San Marco from Piazzetta dei Leoni towards the Procuratie in Venice. In the foreground, seen from the back, the marble lion. A few people add life to the scene Venice

Sailboat shipwrecked by a south-westerly gale, 1911 Trieste. Date of Photograph:1911

Allahabad, India. View of the villa-residence of the governor in Neoclassic Style (19th cent.). On one side of the building a flagstaff with flag with a cannon on either side

The Exposition Building of Brazil, at the Paris World's Fair of 1889 France Paris Building, Exhibit Center Eclecticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The Art Museum in Golden Gate Park, in San Francisco. The building is surrounded by a lawn with flower beds and trees United States California - San Francisco. Date of Photograph:1895 -1920 ca

View of Innsbruck from the small hill of Berg Isel':in the foreground the Wilten Basilika flanked by a small cemetery

The beach of Castiglione della Pescaia crowded with people. In the foreground the bathing establishments, beach chairs and umbrellas, and cabins

St. Mark's Square in Venice by night. The facade of the Basilica of San Marco can be seen beneath a sky full of clouds and a full moon. On the left is the Clock Tower

View of Largo Chigi and Via del Corso, in Rome, crowded with pedestrians and carriages. In the middle ground, Palazzo Chigi and Palazzo dei Magazzini Bocconi (now Rinascente)

The Neudstadtermarkt Square, in Dresden, with the equestrian statue in gilded copper of the Prince Elector Frederick Augustus the Strong

Mergellina Marina with view of Vesuvius. Naples Mergellina. Date of Photograph:1879-1910

View of the Port of Naples with moored boats. Naples Port. Date of Photograph:1879-1910

Bison sparring, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

Europe, France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Bouches-du-Rhone, Camargue, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Two stallions spar on the beach in the Camargue

Two male Black grouse (Lyrurus tetrix) fighting and sparing over territory at a snow covered lek, Vasterbotten, Sweden. April

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Two Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) sparring in winter, Churchill Wildlife Management Area, Churchill, MB Canada Date: 25/06/2010

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Two Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) sparring, Churchill Wildlife Management Area, Churchill, MB Canada Date: 25/06/2010

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Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) sparring, Churchill Wildlife Management Area MB Date: 25/06/2010

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Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) sparring, Churchill Wildlife Management Area MB Date: 25/06/2010

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Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) sparring, Churchill Wildlife Management Area MB Date: 25/06/2010

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South Africa, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Two Adult Male Gemsbok(Oryx gazella) sparring on sand dunes along dry riverbed Date: 19/02/2005

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South Africa, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Meerkat (Suricate suricatta) fights Cape Ground Squirrel (Xerus inauris) Date: 19/02/2005

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South Africa, Addo Elephant National Park, Bull elephants (Loxodonta africana) spar near water hole Date: 19/02/2005

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Namibia, Etosha National Park, Plains Zebra (Equus burchelli) fight near desert hole Date: 19/02/2005

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Namibia, Etosha National Park, Two male Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) sparring Date: 19/02/2005

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Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Two Bull elephants (Loxodonta africanus) sparring with tusks on savanna Date: 19/02/2005

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Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Topi antelope calves (Alcelaphus buselaphus) butt heads along Mara River Date: 19/02/2005

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Botswana, Moremi Game Reserve, Young Hippopotami (Hippopotamus amphibius) spar in Dombo Pool along Khwai River Date: 19/02/2005

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Botswana, Chobe National Park, Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) fight in Chobe River Date: 19/02/2005

Lucy Elliott, British long-distance runner. Date: 1 August 1997

Tracy Goddard, British sprinter and long-jumper. Date: 4 June 1996

Rime of the Ancient Mariner - and still it neared
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, A speck, a mist, a shape, I wist ! and still it neared and neared

Henry VIIIs warship
Vintage engraving from 1876 from an orginal by Holbain. A warship of Henry VIII King of England leaves Dover on route to France

Plate 345. Wrestling, Lock, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950069 Plate 345. Wrestling, Lock, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.3x44.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 340. Boxing; Open Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950324 Plate 340. Boxing; Open Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.3x32.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

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"Spar: Nature's Battlefields Unfold Across the Globe" Witness the breathtaking sight of Mountain hares engaging in a fierce boxing match amidst the snowy landscapes of Scotland, UK. (Plate 1 from Histoire naturelle? (1789)) Marvel at the mesmerizing beauty of Iceland spar, as it reveals its crystal-clear splendor. Step into a fencing school straight out of history, where students hone their skills in an enchanting engraving from 1890. (FENCING SCHOOL, 1890. A School of Arms. Engraving, English, 1890) Discover Ashover in Derbyshire, England - a treasure trove boasting Galena, Sphalerite, Bitumen and Fluorite that captivate with their vibrant hues. Enter Grampians National Park to witness two Eastern grey kangaroos engaged in an epic battle for dominance. (Picture No. 11993261) Feel the ground tremble as bison lock horns and spar fiercely within Yellowstone National Park's majestic wilderness in Wyoming, USA. Immerse yourself in the untamed beauty of Camargue beach in France's Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region as two stallions engage in a captivating sparring session on its golden sands. Journey to Sweden's snow-covered lek and bear witness to male Black grouse fighting relentlessly over territory – a testament to their unwavering determination and strength. (Two male Black grouse (Lyrurus tetrix) fighting and sparing over territory at a snow-covered lek, Vasterbotten, Sweeden. April) (DDE-90028289) From icy tundras to sun-kissed shores; across continents and through time – nature's battles unfold before our eyes through these remarkable glimpses into the world of spar.