Tarnish Collection

RMS Titanic - cigar case recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett
RMS Titanic - from inventory of items recovered from bodies by cable ship Mackay-Bennett - a silver cigar case of rectangular outline with rounded corners

PT_0158
variety not identified Grass Brown subject Blue b/g

PT_0169
Pinus contorta latifolia Pine - Lodgepole pine Brown subject Blue b/g

PT_0157
Welwitschia mirabillis Welwitschia Green subject Blue b/g

PT_0154
Acaia erioloba Camel thorn Brown subject Blue b/g

PT_0156
Acaia erioloba Camel thorn Brown subject Blue b/g

PT_0160
Acaia erioloba Camel thorn Brown subject Blue b/g

PT_0155
Aloe dichotoma Quiver tree Green subject Blue b/g

PT_0153
Variety not identified Brown subject Brown b/g

PT_0159
Acaia erioloba Camel thorn Brown subject Blue b/g

Perennial Aquatic Flowering season Summer Plant
Common Water Hyacinth, Eichornia crassipes. Spikes of pale blue flowers of water plant considered invasive outside native habitat

KB_0047
Betula pendula Birch - Weeping birch Brown subject

KB_0049
Betula pendula Birch - Weeping birch Brown subject

GP_0296
Quercus robur Oak Black subject

GP_0213
Quercus - variety not identified Oak Brown subject

GP_0423
Fagus sylvatica Beech Brown subject Brown b/g

mangrove, mangrove
Mangrove Mangrove Brown subject

CS_F08
Quercus robur Oak White subject Blue b/g

Chelsea Flower Show 2013, Fera - Stop the spread, Designer Jo Thompson. Silver Flora medal

CS_C08-5013
Pachycereus Marginatus Colour Editorial Nobody View - Front view View - Side view Foliage Plant Drought resistant Repetition Several Growing Evergreen Outdoor Succulent Stem Sustainable plant Unusual

CS_C08-5012
Pachycereus Marginatus Colour Editorial Nobody View - Front view View - Side view Foliage Plant Drought resistant Repetition Several Growing Evergreen Outdoor Succulent Stem Sustainable plant Unusual

CS_C08-5029
Agave tequiliana Colour Editorial Nobody View - Front view View - Side view Foliage Plant Drought resistant Growing Evergreen Outdoor Succulent Sustainable plant Unusual plant Graphic Daytime Sunny

CS_C08-8991
Variety not identified Brown subject

Blackberry, Wild, Rubus fruticosus
Tangle of discarded orange nylon string caught in bare bramble twigs

CS_C08-3139
variety not identified Colour Editorial Daytime Growing Plant Autumn Copy space Evergreen Grass Garden Orientation - Horizontal orientation Outdoor People Repetition Row Garden border Flowering

CS_C08-3138
variety not identified Colour Editorial Daytime Growing Plant Autumn Copy space Evergreen Grass Garden Orientation - Horizontal orientation Outdoor People Repetition Row Garden border Flowering

CS_C08-3155
Geranium - variety not identified Colour Editorial Daytime Growing Plant Autumn Garden Orientation - Horizontal orientation Outdoor People Garden border Flowering season - Autumn View - Front view

CS_C08-3129
variety not identified Colour Editorial Daytime Growing Plant Autumn Copy space Evergreen Grass Garden Orientation - Horizontal orientation Outdoor People Repetition Row View - Back view Garden

CS_C08-3122
variety not identified Colour Daytime Editorial Evergreen Autumn Garden Garden border Grass Growing Orientation - Horizontal orientation Outdoor People Repetition Row View - Front view mower, mowing

CS_C08-8993
Variety not identified Brown subject

CS_C07-6797
Lunaria annua Honesty White subject Brown b/g

CS_C07-6737
Platanus acerifolia London plane Brown subject Brown b/g

CS_C06-1421
Triticum aestivum Wheat - Bread wheat Gold subject Blue b/g

Tarnished sodium metal. Chunk of the reactive metallic element sodium (Na). Part of this surface was recently exposed by a knife cut

Peacock Ore C015 / 0881
Bornite is named after Ignaz von Born (1742-1791), Austrian mineralogist.Bornite has a brown to copper-red color on fresh surfaces that tarnishes to various iridescent shades of blue to purple in

Peacock Ore C015 / 0880
Bornite is named after Ignaz von Born (1742-1791), Austrian mineralogist.Bornite has a brown to copper-red color on fresh surfaces that tarnishes to various iridescent shades of blue to purple in

Bronze close-up artwork in downtown Siem Reap, Cambodia

Europe, ENGLAND, London: Notting Hill, Portobello Road Market, Antique Silverware

Tarnished silver fork
Tarnished silver. Tarnished (bottom) and untarnished (top) silver forks. Silver tarnishes slowly as sulphur compounds in the atmosphere react with the surface to form black silver sulphide (Ag2S)

Tarnished silver spoon. Silver tarnishes slowly as sulphur compounds in the atmosphere react with the surface to form black silver sulphide (Ag2S)

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"Tarnish: A Glimpse into History's Unfading Legacy" In the depths of the ocean, where time stands still, lies a treasure trove of stories waiting to be unraveled. The RMS Titanic, once an emblem of luxury and grandeur, met its tragic fate on that fateful night in 1912. But amidst the wreckage, hope emerged as CS Mackay-Bennett recovered artifacts that would forever bear witness to this iconic event. Among these relics was a cigar case (PT_0158), tarnished by years spent beneath the waves. Its surface now etched with tales untold and secrets locked away. As we examine each detail - PT_0169, PT_0157, PT_0154 - we can almost hear whispers from the past echoing through time. The journey continues as we delve deeper into this submerged world. PT_0156 reveals another piece of history preserved in tarnish – a testament to resilience against nature's relentless grasp. And there it is again – PT_0160 beckoning us closer with its enigmatic allure. But beyond sunken treasures lies another realm altogether – one filled with life and beauty. In summer's embrace, perennial aquatic flowering plants bloom effortlessly beneath tranquil waters (KB_0047). Their delicate petals dance gracefully amidst gentle currents; their vibrant colors contrasting against the backdrop of murky depths. As we reflect upon these captivating images - PT_0155 and PT_0153 - our minds wander back to those who perished aboard Titanic but left behind an indelible mark on history. Tarnish becomes more than just oxidation; it becomes a symbol of endurance and remembrance. So let us not forget those lost souls who embarked on that ill-fated voyage nor dismiss the power held within tarnished remnants like these artifacts recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett (PT_0159).