Spirits Collection

The Witchs Frolic by Alfred Bestall
The witchs frolic, taking place on Hallowe en, the date when Saman, Lord of Death

Cognac Bisquit, ca 1899. Creator: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
Cognac Bisquit, ca 1899. Private Collection

Absinthe Robette (Poster), 1896. Artist: Privat-Livemont, Henri (1861–1936)
Absinthe Robette (Poster), 1896. From a private collection

Gin Lane (Beer Street and Gin Lane 2), 1751. Artist: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
Gin Lane (Beer Street and Gin Lane 2), 1751. From a private collection

Bitter Campari, 1921. Private Collection

Maurin Quina, 1906. Creator: Cappiello, Leonetto (1875-1942)
Maurin Quina, 1906. Private Collection

Coates Plymouth Gin
A label for Coates Plymouth Gin

Dubonnet advertisement
Advertisement for Dubonnet with a red-haired lady grinning at a black cat. Date: c.1895

Glenlivet Scotch Whisky distillery 1890
Six thousand barrels of whisky in a bonded warehouse on the ground floor, Edinburgh, Scotland, proprietors Andrew Usher and Co. 1890

The Vampire II, 1895-1900. Artist: Munch, Edvard (1863-1944)
The Vampire II, 1895-1900. Private Collection

Cinzano, 1920. Creator: Cappiello, Leonetto (1875-1942)
Cinzano, 1920. Private Collection

Monnet Cognac, 1927. Private Collection

Three Women Drinking
Three happy women enjoy an alchoholic drink; one has a beer, one a glass of wine, and one spirits

Dolly of the Chop House
Wily owner of the chop house in Queen s-head-passage, London, Dollys fame was such that she is remembered in print. Here she pours herself a medicinal drop of something

Ireland, County Cork, Midleton, Jameson Irish Whiskey Distillery, massive copper distilling kettle

Witch with her black cat
Witch casting a spell accompanied by a raven and a black cat. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

His Masters Vice by George Studdy
Bonzo finds that consumption of his masters favourite drink has an unforeseen effect

Painting by Lesage
Painting by French coal miner Augustin Lesage who was told by the spirits that they would see to it that he became a famous artist

The Ghost Train, travel on the thrills and laughter line
The Ghost Train, Do you feel like Nothing on Earth? Then there is an Express reason why you should see The Ghost Train with a real Bogey

Paranormal / Mediumship
How apports are supposed to pass through walls thanks to the agency of the spirits

Mytton Rides Bear
JOHN MYTTON English eccentric decides to enliven a dinner party by riding a bear into the dining -room. The bear bit him on the calf & the doctor was called

Pandemonium. Artist: Martin, John (1789-1854)
Pandemonium. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Dantes Inferno, suicides and the Harpies
Dantes Inferno. Canto XIII, line 11: Here [suicide tree] the brute Harpies make their nest (at right: Dante and Virgil)

Advert, Courvoisier-Cognac, The Brandy of Napoleon, Chateau Courvoisier and Distillery in France Date: 1911

Johnnie Walker advertisement
An advertisement for Johnnie Walker whisky - still going strong. Date: 1927

Illustration to the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri (Abyss of Hell), 1480-1490. Found in the collection of the Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana

Advert for Gordons Gin 1929
Advertisement for Gordons Gin, as endorsed by S. M. Jolly, bartender at the Ambassadors Club in London. 1929

Prohibition -The vision 1920
In these days even " Spirits" have their " Ghost". Satire in a British periodical, depicting Uncle Sam thinking about when alcohol was freely available

Anti-Demon Prayer
This prayer will defend you against evil spirits and demons : if they can t read it, they can take warning from the picture !

Circe does Magic
doing magic with spirits and serpents

Fox Sisters
The Fox family respond to mysterious rappings in their home at Hydesville, New York, which they attribute to spirits; this leads to the creation of spiritualism

Advert, John Beggs Scotch Whisky, Royal Lochnagar Distiller
Advert for John Beggs Scotch Whisky, Royal Lochnagar Distillery, Scotland. 1905

Scots terrier, Buchanans Black & White Scotch Whisky
Advertising showcard, Scots terrier dog, Buchanans Black & White Scotch Whisky

Dante and Virgil in Hell. Artist: Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905)
Dante and Virgil in Hell. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Kings College students on buses
Kings College students in high spirits, on two buses which are about to leave the Strand campus for Wormwood Scrubs (an open space in west London, not the prison!) for a football match

Barmaid in Smoky Pub
A barmaid serves a customer in a smokey London pub. On the back wall is a fine selection of spirits while in the foreground, punters chat among themselves

Christmas advertisement for Haig Scotch whisky (colour litho)
6001973 Christmas advertisement for Haig Scotch whisky (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas advertisement for Haig Scotch whisky)

The Evil Spirits of the Modern Daily Press (colour litho)
3620689 The Evil Spirits of the Modern Daily Press (colour litho) by Griffin, Sydney B. (1854- c.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Evil Spirits of the Modern Daily Press)

Glenlivet Scotch Whisky distillery 1890
View of the worm tubs, where spirit vapour is condensed, at Andrew Usher & Co, in Edinburgh. Date: 1890

BORNE BY THE WAVES
Two fishes swimming in the sea are not more lawless than we... Date: 1913

Ghost of Akugenda Yoshihira Attacking Nanba Jiro at Nunobiki Waterfall, ca 1825. Private Collection

The Hell. Artist: Napoletano, Filippo (1598-1629)
The Hell. Private Collection

A glass of whisky rests beside a shell encrusted picture of a red deer stag in the sitting room in GlenBatrick Lodge

Mariner, Seraph-Band
The angelic spirits leave the dead bodies of the sailors: This seraph-band, each waved his hand: It was a heavenly sight!

Carhampton Apple Tree
APPLE TREE CUSTOM Trees are toasted with mulled cider while singing a wassail song; cider-soaked toast is left for robins, and guns are fired to frighten evil spirits

Iphigenia Not Sacrificed
Agamemnon is about to sacrifice his daughter so the Greek fleet can get under way to Troy, but Diana substitutes a deer at the last minute, and spirits her off to Tauris

Ghosts in Churchyard
A countryman passing through a churchyard at night is surprised to see three elegant female spirits floating in the air

Shaman from the Cofán people in the Ecuadorian-Colombian amazon forest performing ceremony Shaman of the Cofan people performing ceremony in the Cuyabeno reserve in Ecuador (on tourist)

Comic postcard, wartime alcohol and fuel restrictions - ensuring a good supply! Date: circa 1916-1918

Adult man performs asana exercises. Yoga concept. Sports and healthy lifestyle

Adult man performs asana exercises. Yoga concept. Sports and healthy lifestyle

Image board of Sadhu and female legs. Yoga concept. Spiritual practices. Nailing

Image board of Sadhu and female legs. Yoga concept. Spiritual practices. Nailing

The Tempest by William Shakespeare. Act V, scene I. Prospero: You demi-puppets that by moonshine do the green sour ringlets make. Illustration by Edmund Dulac. Date: 1908

The Tempest by William Shakespeare. Act V, scene I. Prospero: And ye that on the sands with printless foot do chase the ebbing Neptune. Illustration by Edmund Dulac. Date: 1908

The Tempest by William Shakespeare. Act V, scene I. Prospero: Ye elves of hills, brooks, standing lakes and groves. Illustration by Edmund Dulac. Date: 1908

The Tempest by William Shakespeare. Act IV, scene I. Prospero: We are such stuff as dreams are made on. Illustration by Edmund Dulac. Date: 1908

The Tempest by William Shakespeare. Act IV, scene I. Enter certain Reapers, properly habited: they join with the Nymphs in a graceful dance. Illustration by Edmund Dulac. Date: 1908

The Tempest by William Shakespeare. Act IV, scene I. Iris: You Nymphs, call'd Naiads, of the windring brooks, leave your crisp channels. Illustration by Edmund Dulac. Date: 1908

The Tempest by William Shakespeare. Act III, scene II. Caliban: Sounds and sweet airs that give delight and hurt not. Illustration by Edmund Dulac. Date: 1908

The Tempest by William Shakespeare. Act II, scene II. Caliban: But for every trifle are they set upon me. Illustration by Edmund Dulac. Date: 1908

Israfel by Edgar Allan Poe, Dulac illustration
Illustration by Edmund Dulac to the poem Israfel by Edgar Allan Poe. Ambiguous figure of the archangel Israfel. Date: 1912

Al Aaraaf by Edgar Allan Poe, Dulac illustration
Illustration by Edmund Dulac to the poem Al Aaraaf by Edgar Allan Poe

Henry Fuseli or Johann Heinrich Fuessli, 1741 - 1825, Swiss painter, draughtsman and writer, digitally edited after Northcote, 1778, The Nightmare, painting by Fuseli

Henry Fuseli or Johann Heinrich Fuessli, 1741 - 1825, Swiss painter, draughtsman and writer, digitally edited after Northcote, 1778, The Nightmare, painting by Fuseli

Henry Fuseli or Johann Heinrich Fuessli, 1741 - 1825, Swiss painter, draughtsman and writer, digitally edited after Northcote, 1778, The Nightmare, painting by Fuseli

Henry Fuseli or Johann Heinrich Fuessli, 1741 - 1825, Swiss painter, draughtsman and writer, digitally edited after Northcote, 1778, The Nightmare, painting by Fuseli

Henry Fuseli or Johann Heinrich Fuessli, 1741 - 1825, Swiss painter, draughtsman and writer, digitally edited after Northcote, 1778, The Nightmare, painting by Fuseli

Henry Fuseli or Johann Heinrich Fuessli, 1741 - 1825, Swiss painter, draughtsman and writer, digitally edited after Northcote, 1778, The Nightmare, painting by Fuseli

Henry Fuseli or Johann Heinrich Fuessli, 1741 - 1825, Swiss painter, draughtsman and writer, digitally edited after Northcote, 1778, The Nightmare, painting by Fuseli

Henry Fuseli or Johann Heinrich Fuessli, 1741 - 1825, Swiss painter, draughtsman and writer, digitally edited after Northcote, 1778, The Nightmare, painting by Fuseli

Henry Fuseli or Johann Heinrich Fuessli, 1741 - 1825, Swiss painter, draughtsman and writer, digitally edited after Northcote, 1778, The Nightmare, painting by Fuseli

Henry Fuseli or Johann Heinrich Fuessli, 1741 - 1825, Swiss painter, draughtsman and writer, digitally edited after Northcote, 1778, Prophecy from the witches

Henry Fuseli or Johann Heinrich Fuessli, 1741 - 1825, Swiss painter, draughtsman and writer, digitally edited after Northcote, 1778, Prophecy from the witches

Henry Fuseli or Johann Heinrich Fuessli, 1741 - 1825, Swiss painter, draughtsman and writer, digitally edited after Northcote, 1778, Prophecy from the witches

Henry Fuseli or Johann Heinrich Fuessli, 1741 - 1825, Swiss painter, draughtsman and writer, digitally edited after Northcote, 1778, Prophecy from the witches

Henry Fuseli or Johann Heinrich Fuessli, 1741 - 1825, Swiss painter, draughtsman and writer, digitally edited after Northcote, 1778, Prophecy from the witches

Henry Fuseli or Johann Heinrich Fuessli, 1741 - 1825, Swiss painter, draughtsman and writer, digitally edited after Northcote, 1778, Prophecy from the witches

Henry Fuseli or Johann Heinrich Fuessli, 1741 - 1825, Swiss painter, draughtsman and writer, digitally edited after Northcote, 1778, Prophecy from the witches

Henry Fuseli or Johann Heinrich Fuessli, 1741 - 1825, Swiss painter, draughtsman and writer, digitally edited after Northcote, 1778, Prophecy from the witches

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Spirits: A Journey through Time and Taste" Step into the world of spirits, where history and flavor intertwine. From the iconic Bitter Campari advertisement in 1921 to the alluring Dubonnet ad that captivated audiences, these timeless images remind us of the allure of these intoxicating elixirs. Coates Plymouth Gin takes center stage, inviting you to indulge in its smoothness and botanical notes. As we embark on "The Ghost Train, " a thrilling ride filled with laughter and excitement, we realize that spirits not only warm our hearts but also bring people together. Cinzano's vibrant poster by Leonetto Cappiello transports us back to 1920s Italy, evoking a sense of sophistication and elegance. Meanwhile, Glenlivet Scotch Whisky distillery stands as a testament to craftsmanship since 1890 – each sip tells a story steeped in tradition. Monnet Cognac captures our imagination with its refined taste and rich heritage dating back to 1927. The hauntingly beautiful artwork "The Vampire II" by Edvard Munch reminds us that they are evoke emotions beyond words. In County Cork's Midleton lies the Jameson Irish Whiskey Distillery – an expansive copper wonderland where time-honored techniques create liquid gold cherished worldwide. His Masters Vice by George Studdy playfully portrays how even man's best friend appreciates a good drink. Artistic masterpieces like Lesage's painting depicting spirits swirling within ethereal realms remind us that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to these libations. And who could forget Three Women Drinking? A celebration of friendship intertwined with shared moments over glasses clinking and can more than just drinks; they embody culture, history, and camaraderie. They transport us across eras and continents while leaving an indelible mark on our palates.