Uncut Collection

Sri Lanka - Hindu Ascetic - Incredibly long hair
Sri Lanka - Hindu Ascetic Sadhu with incredibly long hair, worn in thick dreadlocks called jata. Date: circa 1910s

Page of Victorian printed scraps (coloured engraving)
6030295 Page of Victorian printed scraps (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Uncut Koh-i-noor Diamond, c. 1851
Engraving of the Koh-i-noor ( mountain of light ) diamond, in its original state, circa 1851. Previously owned by the Mogul emperors, the Persian Shahs and Ranjit Singh, the Lion of the Punjab

Fragment, Italy, c. 1600. Creator: Unknown
Fragment, Italy, c. 1600

Fragment, Italy, 1601 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Fragment, Italy, 1601/25

Bead pendant, 1609-39 (spinel)
3080345 Bead pendant, 1609-39 (spinel) by Mughal School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The spinel bead, weighing approximately 128.10 carats, engraved Jahangir Shah Akbar Shah)

Bead pendant, 1609-39 (spinel)
3080342 Bead pendant, 1609-39 (spinel) by Mughal School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The spinel bead, weighing approximately 128.10 carats, engraved Jahangir Shah Akbar Shah)

Page of Victorian printed scraps (coloured engraving)
6030317 Page of Victorian printed scraps (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The New Picture Book (colour litho)
2811938 Page from The New Picture Book (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The New Picture Book being Pictorial Lessons on Form)

Bead pendant, 1609-39 (spinel)
3080344 Bead pendant, 1609-39 (spinel) by Mughal School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The spinel bead, weighing approximately 128.10 carats, engraved Jahangir Shah Akbar Shah)

First edition of Samuel Johnson s, A Dictionary of the English Language
1195470 First edition of Samuel Johnson s, A Dictionary of the English Language, 1755 (leather, paper boards, paper) by English School

Bead pendant, 1609-39 (spinel)
3080343 Bead pendant, 1609-39 (spinel) by Mughal School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The spinel bead, weighing approximately 128.10 carats, engraved Jahangir Shah Akbar Shah)

Page of Victorian printed scraps (coloured engraving)
6030294 Page of Victorian printed scraps (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page of Victorian printed scraps (coloured engraving)
6030291 Page of Victorian printed scraps (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Velvet Strip 1600s Italy 17th century Velvet
Velvet Strip, 1600s. Italy, 17th century. Velvet (cut and uncut); silk and metal thread; overall: 25.4 x 50.8 cm (10 x 20 in.)

Domestic Dog, Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier, adult, close-up of head, panting, England, October

Harvested fields with lines of loose straw and round bales in evening sunlight, with uncut and ploughed fields in distance, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland, August

Rough opal C018 / 2526
Rough opal. Opal is the national gemstone of Australia, which produces 97 per cent of the worlds supply. This specimen is from Coober Pedy, South Australia

Rough opal C018 / 2527
Rough opal. Opal is the national gemstone of Australia, which produces 97 per cent of the worlds supply. This specimen is from Coober Pedy, South Australia

Uncut diamond C013 / 9277
Uncut diamond. Close-up of a woman holding a large uncut (rough) diamond. Photographed at Gokhran, the Russian State Precious Metals and Gems Repository, Moscow, Russia

Blue sapphire
Sri Lankan specimen of blue sapphire. A rare example of the uncut material

Natural ruby in marble
From the mines of Mogok in Burma (Myanmar). Ruby is the red variety of the mineral corundum with small impurities of chromium that turn it red

Sheet of uncut Massachusetts currency

Wildlife garden, area of uncut meadow at edge of lawn, Suffolk, England, june

Zetor Proxima 75 tractor with flat eight bale system, baling in traditional hay meadow, with strip of unmown grass around meadow edge to help encourage wildlife, Upper Teesdale, County Durham

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"Uncut: A Glimpse into the Timeless Beauty of Victorian Elegance and Beyond" Step back in time as you leaf through a page of Victorian printed scraps, adorned with exquisite coloured engravings. Each delicate piece tells a story, capturing the essence of an era long gone. Journey to Sri Lanka, where a Hindu Ascetic mesmerizes with their incredibly long hair. A symbol of devotion and spirituality, it cascades down like a waterfall, untouched by scissors or shears. Behold the Uncut Koh-i-noor Diamond from 1851, radiating brilliance and mystery. This legendary gemstone holds secrets untold within its unpolished facets, captivating all who gaze upon it. Travel further back in time to Italy in the 1600s. Fragments from this enchanting land reveal intricate artistry crafted by unknown hands. These remnants whisper tales of Renaissance grandeur that continue to captivate our imagination. Marvel at the bead pendants from 1609-39; each spinel gemstone carefully preserved in its natural state without any cuts or alterations. These precious adornments carry an air of timeless elegance that transcends centuries. Another glimpse into Victorian splendor awaits on another page filled with printed scraps and coloured engravings. The vibrant hues bring life to scenes frozen in time, inviting us into a world brimming with beauty and nostalgia. Turn yet another page to discover a color litho from "The New Picture Book. " Vibrant illustrations leap off the paper, transporting us to distant lands where dreams come alive through art's uncensored lens. Finally, witness history unfold within the pages of Samuel Johnson's first edition dictionary - "A Dictionary of the English Language. " Its uncut edges remind us how knowledge is forever evolving; words waiting patiently for curious minds to explore their depths.