Valuable Collection (page 4)

Catherine Hutton, Writer
CATHERINE HUTTON Author of The miser married and other novels : she also left valuable correspondence with many leading writers of her day. She never married. Date: 1756 - 1846

Sir George Harrison
SIR GEORGE HARRISON Provost of Edinburgh 1882- 1885, responsible for providing the city with valuable open spaces. Date: ? - 1885

Turkey, Kusadasi. Turkish carpet workshop & showroom

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Two anemonefish swim among poisonous anemone for protection
Two anemonefish swim among poisonous anemone for protection from predators, Raja Ampat Islands, Irian Jaya, West Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

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Pearl Oyster being opened at oyster market Date:

Picture No. 11676111
Pearls from Pearl Oyster Date:

Interior of Monsieur Sauvageots Collection Room, 1856 (oil on canvas)
XIR179982 Interior of Monsieur Sauvageots Collection Room, 1856 (oil on canvas) by Roberts, Arthur Henri (1819-1900); 48.5x59 cm; Louvre, Paris

Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Dobu Island. Vintage historic seashell and bead artifacts that are traded between villages and are displayed showing the villagesa wealth, not for sale and not souvenirs

Gold bars in a drawer cabinet

Sea-side board-walk scene
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Sea-side board-walk scene. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Hugues Martin, the owner of the truffles farm holding a gigantic fresh black Perigord
Hugues Martin, owner of the truffles farm, holding a fresh black Perigord truffle in his hand, weighing arund 700 grams, Truffiere de la Bergerie, Ste Foy de Longas, Dordogne, France

In Captivity
circa 1961: A jaguar with a rich yellow coat and black spots. (Photo by Chaloner Woods/Getty Images)

Hypnosis: Introvision (power of looking into a body) The most practical and valuable aspect of supersensuous perception, is known as introvision Patient, seated right, with introvisional subject

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), centre. The natural source of digitalin, a powerful cardiac stimulant, valuable in the treatment of heart disease

The Gutenberg Bible. First major book printed with a movable type printing press, marking the start of the " Gutenberg Revolution" and the age of the printed book

The London Scavenger. This man would sweep and clean streets, market places and pavements, picking up anything useful or valuable

Polished Section of Elephant Tooth

Metals including, clockwise from left, Copper, Aluminium, Zinc, Iron and Lead

Rubies spilling from a wine glass, computer artwork

The Emperor and Nike. Roman gold coin depicting emperor Vespasian 69-79 CE (private collection)

Michael Faradays microscope
A microscope belonging to scientist Michael Faraday, made by Wm. Matthews of London. This object is preserved at the Royal Institution, London

Shimon Bar Kokhba revolt C016 / 2817
Bronze coin from the Shimon Bar Kokhba revolt 132-135 AD. Left wreath and inscription Shimon Nasi Israel" Right Lyre with 5 strings"

Silver tetradrachm C016 / 2795
5 Ancient Greek coins Silver tetradrachm 5-4 century BCE depicting the head of Athena

Gold bullion C013 / 5139
Gold bullion. Molten gold being poured into an ingot mould. Photographed at the Zoloto Severnogo Urala plant, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia

Gold mining, Russia C013 / 5387
Gold mining. Worker holding gold mined in the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia

Gold refinery
Gold bullion. Worker holding a newly formed bar of gold at the Uralelectromed gold refinery. Photographed in Verkhnyaya Pyshma, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia

Gold refinery C013 / 5335
Gold refinery. Workers casting 24 karat gold bars at a refinery. Photographed in Novosibirsk, Russia

Gold refinery C013 / 5336
Gold refinery. 24 karat gold bars being cast at a refinery. Photographed in Novosibirsk, Russia

Gold specimens
A variety of gold specimens held at the Natural History Museum, London. Gold is an elemental metal. It occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits

Royal Wedding Presents at St Jamess Palace
A general view of the magnificent array of presents in the main salon, one of the three rooms in St. Jamess Palace to which the public were admitted

Smallest book, SEM
Smallest book in the world. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the smallest published book in the world. This tiny leather- bound volume measures just 2.4 by 2.9 millimetres in page area

Diamond gemstones. Various sized diamonds cut and polished in the traditional round brilliant shape. Diamond is a naturally occurring form of carbon that has crystallised under great pressure

Sodium chloride crystals
Cut and polished diamond. Diamond is a naturally occurring form of carbon that has crystallised under great pressure. Pure crystals are colourless and transparent

Garnet gemstones. Garnet is a relatively common group of minerals, which can be cut and polished for use in jewellery. Gemstones are solid crystalline substances (minerals)

Diamonds
Cut and polished diamonds. Diamond is a naturally occurring form of carbon that has crystallised under great pressure. Pure crystals are colourless and transparent

Precious gemstones of ruby (red) and garnet (pink). Gemstones are solid crystalline substances (minerals), formed by natural processes, which are prized by collectors and used in jewellery

Diamonds, computer artwork
Cut and polished diamonds, computer artwork. Diamond is a naturally occurring form of carbon that has crystallised under great pressure

Gold wires for jewellery manufacture
Gold wire. Coils of gold wire used to make chains in the jewellery business. The different colours of gold come from various alloyed metals

Gold bullion
Gold. A 250 gram bar of gold bullion. The purity mark on this states that it is 99.99% pure (999.9 parts in 1000). In 2007 the Russian Savings Bank (Sberbank)

Smelting precious metal ores
Smelting. View of a smelting oven used to recover precious metals from their ores. Photographed at the Krastsvetmet plant at Krasnoyarsk, Russia

Moon rock sample. The Apollo moon landings from 1969 to 1972 returned 2, 415 samples and over 380 kilograms of moon rock. Most of this is kept in Houston in the USA

Shetland sheep grazing at Rare Breed Trust Cotswold Farm Park were probably brought to the Shetlands by the Viking
MAB-782 Shetland sheep grazing at Rare Breed Trust Cotswold Farm Park were probably brought to the Shetlands by the Viking settlers

Admiralty Islands - decorated gourds
Decorated gourds from the Admiralty Islands, New Guinea. Pen & Ink with watercolour wash drawings by Raymond Sheppard

Loving Cup Presented to John Wilkes, 1772
Engraving of a Loving Cup presented to John Wilkes, MP and Lord Mayor of London, by the City Corporation on 24th January 1772 in commemoration of his valuable services in defending the freedom of

Lighthouse Chersonese
Cape Chersonese is close to Balaklava, and this lighthouse is a valuable seamark to Allied shipping during the Crimea War

James Anderson, Economist
JAMES ANDERSON - Scottish economist and inventor : actively concerned with the Scottish fisheries, and in agricultural reform, where he made valuable innovations

James Anderson, Botanist
JAMES ANDERSON - Physician- general to the East India Company, made valuable medical innovations in India, important studies of insects and crop introduction

Stephen Hales, Medical
STEPHEN HALES churchman who opposed the drinking of spirits and made valuable medical discoveries

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"Unveiling the Valuable Treasures: From Oyster Catch to Cartier Bracelets" Discover the hidden gems of Whitstable, where the rare Oyster Catch resides amidst its picturesque shores. As valuable as these feathered creatures are, they pale in comparison to the Three Cartier platinum and diamond bracelets that exude opulence and elegance. Behold the brilliance of a diamond, meticulously crafted into a mesmerizing computer artwork that transcends imagination. Just like this digital masterpiece, Captain Smith's last known photo aboard RMS Titanic captures an invaluable moment frozen in time. Venture eastward to China, where emerald reigns supreme as an important gem adorned with green hues derived from traces of chromium. Its allure rivals even the most precious diamonds showcased alongside it. Delve into history's archives and witness portraits capturing all known valuable breeds of poultry from around the world. Each portrait tells a story of beauty and rarity that only nature can create. Step back in time as you gaze upon a cut diamond safely locked away within a 16th-century Spanish safe. This priceless treasure stands as a testament to Spain's rich heritage and enduring craftsmanship. In Madrid's National Library lies another chapter of Spain's history - remnants from the Spanish Civil War. Among them is an image depicting one member of the Volunteer Women's Militia who provided invaluable service during those tumultuous times. Travel across borders to England, where you'll find yourself captivated by The King's Orb from their illustrious Crown Jewels. Dating back to 1919, this vibrant symbol represents centuries-old tradition and royal splendor. From natural wonders like emeralds and diamonds to historical artifacts safeguarded for generations, these treasures remind us that true value extends beyond monetary worth - they embody our collective human legacy.