Transactions Collection

London Stock Exchange
Business transactions taking place at the London Stock Exchange. Date: late 1960s

Stockbrokers basket trading in the French Stock Exchange, 19th century, from L'Univers Illustre pub. 1867
3506130 Stockbrokers basket trading in the French Stock Exchange, 19th century, from L'Univers Illustre pub. 1867; (add.info.: Stockbrokers basket trading in the French Stock Exchange)

Virginia opossum, Didelphis virginiana. Illustration copied from one in the Philosophical Transactions
FLO4641110 Virginia opossum, Didelphis virginiana. Illustration copied from one in the Philosophical Transactions. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine

Northern cassowary by JG Keulemans
Hand-coloured lithograph of cassowary head by JG Keulemans (c. 1898), based on the live animals at Walter Rothschilds Museum at Tring

Africa. Floating factory on the shrimp river
History of Africa. 19th century. Floating factory on the shrimp river. The lack of security meant that in some areas of the Congo

Cash Register (chromolitho)
2802096 Cash Register (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cash Register. Illustration for one of a series of cigarette cards on Famous Inventions)

The Sale of the Castle of Marienburg in 1457 to King Casimir IV of Poland
CHT277007 The Sale of the Castle of Marienburg in 1457 to King Casimir IV of Poland, 1854 (engraving) by Rosenfelder, Ludwig (1813-81) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Winter melon or Valencia melon, Cucumis melo, raised in Spain. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical painting by William Hooker from The Transactions of the Horticultural Society of

White dodo and duck by Pieter Withoos
White dodo I by Pieter Withoos, female, Illustrated London News, 1856 (23) and white dodo II by Pieter Withoos, female, Transactions of the Zoological Society of London, 1863 (24)

The circulation of money (colour litho)
3099290 The circulation of money (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The circulation of money)

A Business Transaction: The Admiral Came in His Gig of State
823171 A Business Transaction: The Admiral Came in His Gig of State, (oil en grisaille on canvasboard) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); 51x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Business Transaction)

Dwarf cassowary by JG Keulemans
Hand-coloured lithograph of cassowary head by JG Keulemans (c. 1898), based on the live animals at Walter Rothschilds Museum at Tring

STOCK EXCHANGE / JONATHANS
Jonathans Coffee House, Change Alley, London, the informal venue for commercial transactions that became the London Stock Exchange Date: 18th century

Sheet dozens small representations legal nature
Sheet with dozens of small representations of legal nature (illustrations for Ars magna et admirabilis (...) Pandectarum tituli (...) ope figurarum emblematicarum

Microscopes and microscopical objects, 1750. I: Wilsons pocket microscope. II: Scroll microscope. III: Tripod microscope - improved form of Marshalls double microscope

The Needles on which La Pomone was wrecked, An Account of the Transactions of His Majestys Mission to the Court of Persia, in the years 1807-11, 19th century engraving

Picture No. 10861009
Illustration: Asian lion from Transactions Zoological Society, 1835. Original artwork by Edward Lear Date:

Lord Rosses 72 inch (1. 8m) reflecting telescope, 1849. William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse
Lord Rosses 72 inch (1.8m) reflecting telescope, 1849. William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse (1800-1867) Irish astronomer and engineer, built the then largest telescope on his estate at Parsonstown

Alessandro Volta (1745-1827) Italian physicist. His wet battery (pile) from his paper published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, London, 1800

Observation of spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici by Lord Rosse. From his paper Observations of Nebulae Philosophical Transactions, London, 1850. Engraving

Wherry Mine, Mounts Bay, Penzance, Cornwall, England. Wooden trestle bridge carrying the horizontal rods from the steam engine, left

Goldweigher, 17th century
Goldweigher. 17th-century artwork of a goldweigher, with a balance and accounts book, handing a bag of weighed gold to a kneeling assistant

Franklins letter to the Royal Society
n 1752 Peter Collinson FRS arranged for a letter from Franklin, describing his experiment on lightning, to be read to the Royal Society in London

Glove as Symbol - 6
Gloves displayed in a medieval market place were a symbol of the authority of the tax- collector to impose a levy on market transactions

Jonathans Coffee House, Change Alley, London, the informal venue for commercial transactions that became the London Stock Exchange

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"Exploring the Global Tapestry of Transactions: From London Stock Exchange to Floating Factories on Shrimp River" Step into the world of transactions, where diverse landscapes and intriguing creatures intertwine with economic exchanges. Journey through the financial hub of London Stock Exchange, witnessing the ebb and flow of investments shaping global economies. Venture further to Africa's vibrant shores, where a floating factory on Shrimp River showcases an innovative approach to seafood transactions. Marvel at this unique fusion of commerce and nature as shrimp are harvested amidst breathtaking scenery. Delve into artistry as JG Keulemans' brushstrokes bring forth the majestic Northern Cassowary, reminding us that even in nature's realm, intricate transactions occur between species for survival and adaptation. Transitioning from wildlife to human endeavors, witness the evolution of trade captured in Cash Register (chromolitho), symbolizing our reliance on technology for seamless monetary transactions. Embark on a nocturnal adventure with Senegal Bushbaby or Lesser Galago - these agile creatures exemplify resourcefulness in their quest for sustenance within dense African forests. Their nightly expeditions mirror our own pursuit of profitable transactions under different circumstances. Discover another facet of cooperation within Macrotermes bellicosus colonies; worker ants diligently engage in complex transactional processes alongside soldiers and queens. Witness how their collective efforts shape termite society's prosperity. Travel back in time to 1457 when King Casimir IV acquired Marienburg Castle through a historic sale - an emblematic transaction that altered political landscapes forever. Reflect upon how pivotal moments like these have shaped history through power dynamics intertwined with financial dealings. Amidst all this complexity lies simplicity found in Winter Melon or Valencia Melon cultivation – humble yet essential commodities traded worldwide. These fruits remind us that even seemingly ordinary transactions contribute significantly to global markets' interconnectedness. Pieter Withoos captures whimsy by juxtaposing White Dodo and Duck – two distinct creatures representing the delicate balance between supply and demand in transactions.