Treasure Collection (page 9)

Pirates in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving)
3630060 Pirates in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pirates in Ancient Greece)

Snow White and Rose Red (colour litho)
3622324 Snow White and Rose Red (colour litho) by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snow White and Rose Red)

Ancient Rome (coloured engraving)
3630137 Ancient Rome (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Rome. Illustration from Bilder aus dem Alterthume (Braun & Schneider, Munich)

Prize Agents extracting treasure (colour litho)
3062582 Prize Agents extracting treasure (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

The Discovery Of A Treasure Made At Random By Some Farmers In Casaleone, In The Lower Agro Veronese (Colour Litho)
2798429 The Discovery Of A Treasure Made At Random By Some Farmers In Casaleone, In The Lower Agro Veronese (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The discovery of great treasures of ancient Thebes in the tomb of a Pharaoh (colour litho)
2809166 The discovery of great treasures of ancient Thebes in the tomb of a Pharaoh (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Henry I, seizing the treasure at Winchester (engraving)
2808213 Henry I, seizing the treasure at Winchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry I, seizing the treasure at Winchester)

The Fate of Chowles and Judith, from Old Saint Paul s, pub
2637012 The Fate of Chowles and Judith, from Old Saint Paul s, pub. 1847 (hand coloured engraving) by Franklin, J. (fl.1847); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Illustration, Frank Heartwell discovering the treasure. Date: 1842

Israel hands: "One more step, Mr Hands", said I "and I
1218844 Israel hands: " One more step, Mr Hands", said I " and I ll blow your brains out" (colour litho) by Wyeth

Golden Gate International Exhibition, San Francisco, 1939
The Golden Gate International Exhibition in San Francisco, USA - Tower of the Sun and Towers of the East reflected in the Treasure Garden Pool. 1939

The Camp of Exercise at Delhi (engraving)
1623218 The Camp of Exercise at Delhi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Camp of Exercise at Delhi)

Children at play on a beach
1920s. Boy and girl discovering pirates buried treasure on an island. Illustration from Ladies Home Journal August 1922. Artist anon. Date: 1922

A statue of King Tutankhamun
Front cover of The Illustrated London News featuring a statue of Tutankhamun on guard at his sepulchre for 3000 years. It was one of the life size statues standing either side of a sealed door which

Strange Tales of the Silver Thames in the Holiday Season, what we may Expect (engraving)
1042896 Strange Tales of the Silver Thames in the Holiday Season, what we may Expect (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pantomime Poster - Aladdin

Poster, Spend your Holidays in Jamaica, loveliest and most romantic tropical isle. early 20th century

BURYING CHILD ALIVE
Encouraged by her family and a local magician, a woman of Madras, India, kidnaps a baby and buries it alive, to coax a goddess to reveal the location of hidden treasure Date: 1925

MADRAS SORCERY
Madras, India : to encourage a goddess to reveal where treasure is hidden, a lady kidnaps a child and buries it alive, backed by her family and the local magician Date: 1925

The Ghost of Perianders Wife (colour litho)
1056291 The Ghost of Perianders Wife (colour litho) by Weguelin, John Reinhard (1849-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ghost of Perianders Wife)

The Capture of Bonapartes Carriage, Papers and Treasure by Major Von Keller
1077660 The Capture of Bonapartes Carriage, Papers and Treasure by Major Von Keller, 1816 (etching) by Clark, John Heaviside (1770-1863) (after); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan

The island (chromolitho)
961381 The island (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The island. 19th century illustration by unknown artist.); © Look and Learn

Virgin and Child, 17th century (polychrome terracotta)
7110372 Virgin and Child, 17th century (polychrome terracotta) by Delabarre, Gervais (1570-1644) (attr. to); Poitiers Cathedral, Poitiers

lectorin, 1863 (bronze and gilded iron)
7110339 lectorin, 1863 (bronze and gilded iron) by Poussielgue-Rusand, Placide (1824-1889); Notre Dame, Paris, France; (add.info.: lecterin by Placide Poussiegle-Rusand (1824-1889)

Peter II of Bourbon with Saint Peter, detail. Triptych of the master of Moulins
7110307 Peter II of Bourbon with Saint Peter, detail. Triptych of the master of Moulins, 1502 (tgempera on wood) by Hey, Jean (fl.1494); Moulins Cathedral, Allier

Virgin and Child, 1679 (sculpture)
7110224 Virgin and Child, 1679 (sculpture) by Degoullons, Jean (Dugoulon) (d.1687); Cathedral of St. Peter, Angouleme, France; (add.info.: lapidary room Virgin and Child by Jean Degoullons ()

Virgin and Child, 1679 (sculpture)
7110222 Virgin and Child, 1679 (sculpture) by Degoullons, Jean (Dugoulon) (d.1687); Cathedral of St. Peter, Angouleme, France; (add.info.: lapidary room Virgin and Child by Jean Degoullons ()

California: Mission Santa Barbara, founded 1786, a treasure house of ancient relics (b / w photo)
6024762 California: Mission Santa Barbara, founded 1786, a treasure house of ancient relics (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Explorations in Vigo Bay, diving for Treasure sunk in 1702 (engraving)
2773770 Explorations in Vigo Bay, diving for Treasure sunk in 1702 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Explorations in Vigo Bay)

To the Hidden Treasure (colour litho)
2799421 To the Hidden Treasure (colour litho) by Furniss, Dorothy (1879-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: To the Hidden Treasure)

A large hole was soon dug and the treasure carefully laid in (colour litho)
2801124 A large hole was soon dug and the treasure carefully laid in (colour litho) by Williams, George Alfred (1875-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

The real fight began, from Howard Pyles Book of Pirates published by Harper & Bros
3436713 The real fight began, from Howard Pyles Book of Pirates published by Harper & Bros, 1921 (colour litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Times correspondent looking on at the sacking of the Qaisar Bagh after the capture of Lucknow
3626652 The Times correspondent looking on at the sacking of the Qaisar Bagh after the capture of Lucknow, 15 March 1858 (engraving) by English School

Plunder of the Qaisar Bagh, Lucknow, Indian Mutiny, 1857 (engraving)
3622474 Plunder of the Qaisar Bagh, Lucknow, Indian Mutiny, 1857 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plunder of the Qaisar Bagh, Lucknow, Indian Mutiny)

Salon de 1857, Peinture, Les Deux Ecoliers de Salamanque, preface de Gilblas (engraving)
3644932 Salon de 1857, Peinture, Les Deux Ecoliers de Salamanque, preface de Gilblas (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salon de 1857, Peinture)

King John crossing The Wash (engraving)
3634777 King John crossing The Wash (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John crossing The Wash. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1888)

Roman soldiers looting a conquered city (coloured engraving)
3630132 Roman soldiers looting a conquered city (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman soldiers looting a conquered city)

Captain Smollett defies the mutineers: then climbing on the roof
1218841 Captain Smollett defies the mutineers: then climbing on the roof, he with his own hand ran up the colours (colour litho) by Wyeth

Jewel representing a shield found in the Cenote of Chichen Itza, Yucatan, d Mexico
JPC252813 Jewel representing a shield found in the Cenote of Chichen Itza, Yucatan, d Mexico, Early Post Classic Period (900-1000 AD) (mosaic) by Mayan; Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City

The Wreckers (oil on canvas)
SOU242594 The Wreckers (oil on canvas) by Morland, George (1763-1804); Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire, UK; eSouthhampton City Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Treasure: A Journey through Time and Culture" Embark on a captivating adventure as we delve into the world of treasure, where hidden riches await to be discovered. From ancient civilizations to thrilling tales, these hints offer glimpses into the allure and enchantment that surround treasures throughout history. The William Smith Geological Map leads us deep beneath the Earth's surface, where precious gems and minerals lie concealed, waiting for intrepid explorers to unearth their beauty. Meanwhile, the Treasure Island Map beckons with its promise of buried chests overflowing with gold doubloons and shimmering jewels. Intrigue takes center stage as we encounter RUSSELL: STAGE ROBBER, a gripping scene capturing both danger and fortune. The shotgun-wielding robber guards his ill-gotten treasure box while a lifeless messenger lies in his wake—a reminder that wealth often comes at a great cost. Pressed seaweed specimens C016/6127 remind us that nature herself holds her own treasures—delicate marine flora preserved like precious secrets within each delicate specimen. And what could be more regal than The King's Two Daggers—one adorned with golden splendor, the other forged from sturdy iron—symbols of power wielded by those who seek dominion over land and sea? Venturing further back in time, we discover ornate relics from ancient Egypt—the gilt shrine depicting goddess Isis reveals an opulence fit for pharaohs while Tutankhamun's tomb unveils wonders beyond imagination. The Chalice with a paten crafted by Cabot workshop exudes elegance in vermeil—an embodiment of craftsmanship transformed into treasure. The ivory diptych of Stilicho transports us to an era when artistry met devotion—a masterpiece etched upon ivory surfaces telling stories untold. And then there is Ankhesenamun seated at Tutankhamun's gold-plated throne—an intimate glimpse into royal rituals and the meticulous care taken in every aspect of a king's life.