Swashbuckling Collection

Blackbeards last fight (coloured engraving)
PNP269591 Blackbeards last fight (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Teach or Blackbeard (1680-1718)

Fencing positions and equipment
Sword and cloak versus sword and lantern, defensive guard of small and broad swords, and weapons, breastplate, mask, glove

Poster for Babes in the Wood, advertising a pantomime. Date: circa 1930s

Mr Herbert Waring in Under the Red Robe (colour photo)
2818008 Mr Herbert Waring in Under the Red Robe (colour photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Herbert Waring in Under the Red Robe)

Lewis Waller, Romantic Drama, Vanity Fair cartoon, 13 October 1904 (colour litho)
560342 Lewis Waller, Romantic Drama, Vanity Fair cartoon, 13 October 1904 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lewis Waller, Romantic Drama)

Horatio Nelson boarding the San Josef at the Battle of Cape St Vincent
STC255276 Horatio Nelson boarding the San Josef at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14th February 1797, engraved by John Crew after the original in Greenwich Hospital Collection (engraving) by Jones

Blackbeards last fight (colour litho)
PNP269592 Blackbeards last fight (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Teach or Blackbeard (1680-1718)

Blackbeard the pirate (coloured engraving)
PNP269593 Blackbeard the pirate (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: as portrayed by Mr Helme the actor in 1799; Edward Teach or Blackbeard)

The Duelist, print made by Jean -Louis -Ernest Meissonier, 19th century (etching)
1066725 The Duelist, print made by Jean A-Louis A-Ernest Meissonier, 19th century (etching) by Gilbert, Achille Isidore (1828-99); 25.1x15.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Filming of The Sword and the Rose in which Richard Todd stars as Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk. Pictured 21st October 1952

Anne Bonny, female pirate
Anne Bonny, also known as Bonney (c.1700-1782), famous female buccaneer, pictured in a ships cabin pointing her pistol at two unsuspecting sailors in their bunks below deck. Date: c.1725

Caricature of Montagu Williams, actor, playwright and lawyer
Caricature of Montagu Stephen Williams (1835-1892), English actor, playwright, barrister, magistrate and teacher. A commentary on a libel case between Henry Labouchere

Wilhelm Ii / Punch 1915
WILHELM II German Emperor as a swashbuckling pirate: The Bread-Winner Date: 1915

Douglas Fairbanks, American film star
Douglas Fairbanks (1883-1939), American film star, screenwriter, director and producer, and co-founder of United Artists. Date: 20th century

Men battling on deck of sailing ship

advice, balance, bowler hat, crowd, duel, earnings, excitation, fence, head master
Speech day at Merchant Taylors School, 1891 in Britain, teacher; head master; schoolteacher; schoolmaster; pupil; fence; sabre; school hall; tension; balance; stress; pressure; reward; honor; prize;

1878, title, book, c. j. staniland, cap, chest furniture, decorated fan, doll, draught-screen
A Young Lady Of Properties; C.J. Staniland; 1878;, decorated; decorated fan; long dress; doll; cap; vanity; doll; wall rug; draught-screen; sable; sword; swashbuckling; chest furniture; interior;

Portrait of a mercenary, 1621-25 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR283015 Portrait of a mercenary, 1621-25 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Vouet, Simon (1590-1649); Gemaldegalerie, Braunschweig

Rafael Sabatini (1875-1950) Italian-born English novelist whose works include Scaramouche (1921), Captain Blood (1922) and The Sea Hawk which were made into swashbuckling Hollywood films

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"Swashbuckling: Tales of Adventure and Daring on the High Seas" Step into a world of fearless pirates and thrilling sword fights as we delve into the captivating realm of swashbuckling. From Anne Bonny, the legendary female pirate who defied all odds, to Blackbeard's last epic battle immortalized in a vivid colored engraving, this is a journey you won't want to miss. Picture yourself standing amidst skilled fencers, their positions poised for action, with gleaming swords and protective equipment ready for combat. The very essence comes alive in every flicker of steel. As you wander further through history's treasure trove, discover an enchanting poster for "Babes in the Wood, " transporting you to an era filled with daring escapades and hidden treasures. Witness Mr Herbert Waring donning his vibrant red robe in a color photo that captures the spirit of adventure. Lewis Waller takes center stage in a romantic drama portrayed through a magnificent Vanity Fair cartoon from October 1904. His charismatic presence echoes the allure and excitement synonymous with swashbuckling tales. The Battle of Cape St Vincent unfolds before your eyes as Horatio Nelson fearlessly boards the San Josef ship. This iconic moment showcases bravery beyond measure—a true testament to what it means to be a swashbuckler. Blackbeard himself commands attention in both colored lithographs and engravings—his menacing gaze reminding us why he remains one of history's most notorious pirates. The thrill intensifies as we explore Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier's etching depicting "The Duelist, " capturing intense duels fought with honor and skill. Intriguingly enough, even Montagu Williams—an actor, playwright, and lawyer—finds his place among these illustrious figures through caricature. Swapping legal battles for daring exploits adds another layer of fascination to the swashbuckling world.