Waxed Collection

Canadian Gent with a fine moustache - Studio Portrait Date: circa 1890

Sketch, Oct 1939 - WWII The Old Soldier Never Dies
Front cover of The Sketch featuring a photograph of a jolly British soldier, complete with pipe and waxed moustache. Hes even sitting on a pile of sandbags

Cameo rings, gold bauble and writing tools
Cameo rings with Pan and archer, golden bauble from a figure of a young Nero in the Villa Lante 2, cylindrical box to store papyri in a library 3, and a waxed tablet and stylus

Cabinet photograph - Royal Navy Officer stationed in India. Date: circa 1890s

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, enjoying a pint of beer as he sits on his carriage outside a local pub. 21st July 1975

Brittany, France - Traditional male costume - Douarnenez
Brittany, France - The traditional costume of a man from Douarnenez. Date: 1906

Morning Coat 1909
Lord Chesterfield elegantly dressed in morning coat, grey striped trousers, town boots, shirt with high all-round collar, black tie, top hat, pink carnation & white gloves Date: 1909

14TH CENTURY STYLI
These styli, or stili, are used to write on waxed tablets, in which they leave a trace with their sharp points. The Romans used much the same instruments. Date: 14th century

PANKHURST AS WAXWORK
Christabel Pankhurst, Womens Rights agitator, models for Madame Tussauds Date: 1908

Townhall, Seville, 1853. Creator: Vicomte Joseph Vigier (French, 1821-1862)
Townhall, Seville, 1853

Four Fine Chums
Four very elegant Gentleman pose for their Group Studio Portrait. The two on the right are sporting very precise waxed moustaches and all four are keeping the UK Starch industry in business

Design for Textile or Wallpaper in white and gold. White Gouache on waxed tracing paper. circa 1895

The traditional costume of Albanians from Shkoder
The wonderful traditional costume of Albanians from Shkoder, which includes embroidered waistcoats, rifles, white fez hats and upturned waxed moustaches

Baskets A. C Vroman American 1856 1916 1898 Sepia toned
Baskets; A.C. Vroman (American, 1856 - 1916); about 1898; Sepia toned waxed platinum print; 11.4 x 10.7 cm (4 1, 2 x 4 3, 16 in.)

Townhall Seville 1853 Vicomte Joseph Vigier French
Townhall, Seville, 1853. Vicomte Joseph Vigier (French, 1821-1862). Salted paper print, waxed, from waxed paper negative; image: 27.6 x 35.8 cm (10 7/8 x 14 1/8 in.); matted

Men of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in a formal photograph. One of the soldiers sports a splendid waxed moustache. Date: C.1911

The traditional costume of an Albanian from Shkoder
The wonderful traditional costume of an Albanian from Shkoder, which includes an embroidered waistcoat, pistol, bullet belt, rifle, white fez hat and upturned waxed moustache

Sir Penn Symong (1843 - 1899) British military commander (participant in the Boer War)

WWI - Italian Garibaldier Infantryman at the Forest of Argonne, January 1915. Date: 1915

Julien Vallou de Villeneuve (French, 1795 - 1866), Etude d apres Nature [nude study], 1854, salted paper print from waxed paper negative mounted on blue paper

Jean-Baptiste Fra net (French, 1814 - 1889), Portrait of Woman and Child, 1855, salted
Jean-Baptiste Fra© net (French, 1814 - 1889), Portrait of Woman and Child, 1855, salted paper print, waxed

Temple of Amon, Luxor; John Beasly Greene, American, born France, 1832 - 1856; 1853 - 1854; Salted paper print from a waxed calotype negative; Image: 23.5 x 29.2 cm (9 1/4 x 11 1/2 in.)

[Baskets]; A.C. Vroman, American, 1856 - 1916; about 1898; Sepia toned waxed platinum print; Image: 11.4 x 10.7 cm (4 1/2 x 4 3/16 in.), Sheet: 12.5 x 11.7 cm (4 15/16 x 4 9/16 in.)

Curtain of Trees; Gustave Le Gray, French, 1820 - 1884; Paris, France, Europe; about 1849; Salted paper print from a waxed calotype negative; Image: 19.8 x 26.4 cm (7 13/16 x 10 3/8 in.)

Factory, Terre-Noire; Gustave Le Gray, French, 1820 - 1884; France, Europe; between 1851 - 1855; Salted paper print from a waxed paper negative; Image: 24.61 x 32.7cm (Image: 9 11/16 x 12 7/8 in.)

Louis De Clercq (French, 1836-1901), Kalaat-El Hosn, deuxieme enceinte, exterieur, midi, 1859-1860, albumen print from waxed-paper negative

Stack of decorative metallic foil cake and muffin cases credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Stack of coloured paper cake and muffin cases credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Stacks of decorative paper and foil cake and muffin cases credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Stack of decorative flowery paper cake and muffin cases credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Design for Textile or Wallpaper in green and beige. Gouache on brown waxed tracing paper with ruled Pencil lines. circa 1895

Design for Woven Textile in brown and beige. Gouache on waxed tracing paper. Silver Studio. 1895

Design for carpet filling with leaves and flowers. Pencil on brown waxed tracing paper. James Templeton & Co. Glasgow; Silver Studio. 1891

DANILO I
DANILO PETROVIC-NJEGOS King Danilo I, who abdicated in 1921 in favour of his nephew (KIng Michael I), only one week after succeeding his father, Nicholas I

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"Waxed: A Glimpse into the Timeless Charm of Dapper Gentlemen" Step back in time and meet a Canadian gent with a finely groomed mustache, captured in a studio portrait that exudes elegance and sophistication. Travel further through history to witness the brave men of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, standing tall in their uniforms during World War II. Their unwavering spirit reminds us that the old soldier never dies. Delve into opulence as you admire cameo rings, gold baubles, and exquisite writing tools - symbols of wealth and refinement from days gone by. Immerse yourself in colonial India as you gaze upon a cabinet photograph of a distinguished Royal Navy Officer stationed there. His presence evokes tales of adventure on distant shores. Experience the rich cultural heritage of Brittany, France through traditional male costumes worn proudly by its inhabitants in Douarnenez. Each garment tells a story steeped in tradition and pride. Transport yourself to 1909 with an elegant morning coat - an epitome of sartorial excellence that has stood the test of time for over a century. Marvel at 14th-century styli, ancient writing instruments that were once wielded by scholars seeking knowledge and enlightenment. These delicate tools are reminders of our thirst for wisdom throughout history. Discover suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst immortalized as waxwork; her likeness forever capturing her indomitable spirit and fight for women's rights. Admire the architectural grandeur of Seville's Townhall captured in 1853 by Vicomte Joseph Vigier. This masterpiece stands as testament to human ingenuity across centuries. Lastly, join four fine chums whose camaraderie shines through their shared experiences and cherished memories – bonds forged through laughter, support, and friendship. In this captivating journey through time, we encounter Sir Penn Symong – an enigmatic figure who leaves us pondering the stories behind his distinguished presence.