Chauffeurs Collection

Alcibiades defying the Teamster (litho)
8660760 Alcibiades defying the Teamster (litho) by Mosley, Leslie (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alcibiades defying the Teamster)

Ancient Greek chariot (engraving)
8634941 Ancient Greek chariot (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek chariot. Illustration from Hellas)

Irish Express Passenger Mail, 1836 (colour litho)
8663940 Irish Express Passenger Mail, 1836 (colour litho) by Hayes, Michael Angelo (1820-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish Express Passenger Mail, 1836)

Bus transport (litho)
8663964 Bus transport (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bus transport. Bus driver's view through the windscreen)

Design for a self-propelled cannon (engraving)
8663719 Design for a self-propelled cannon (engraving) by German School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Design for a self-propelled cannon, 1760)

Parisians leaving a ball at six o'clock in the morning (colour litho)
8673204 Parisians leaving a ball at six o'clock in the morning (colour litho) by Jeanniot, Pierre Georges (1848-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

London workers on their annual day trip to the country by horse-brake, 1900 (b/w photo)
8626616 London workers on their annual day trip to the country by horse-brake, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Golden Arrow, car in which Henry Seagrave broke the World Land Speed Record, 1929 (b/w photo)
8672412 The Golden Arrow, car in which Henry Seagrave broke the World Land Speed Record, 1929 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Golden Arrow)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220338 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Dictionary: Cab, Abbreviation of Cabriolet (engraving)
8636633 Dictionary: Cab, Abbreviation of Cabriolet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cab, Abbreviation of Cabriolet)

Impulsoria (engraving)
8673245 Impulsoria (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Impulsoria, a locomotive designed by Clemente Masserano powered via a gearbox by horses on a)

The Dawn of Golf (engraving)
8672679 The Dawn of Golf (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dawn of Golf. Illustration from The Boy's Own Annual (London)

Leon Bollee tricar built in 1897 (litho)
8647550 Leon Bollee tricar built in 1897 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leon Bollee tricar built in 1897)

Man driving an early 20th century car (b/w photo)
8655991 Man driving an early 20th century car (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man driving an early 20th century car)

Knifeboard bus, London, 1900 (b/w photo)
8626622 Knifeboard bus, London, 1900 (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knifeboard bus, London, 1900)

New double decker tram on Kingsway Subway, London, 1930 (b/w photo)
8626564 New double decker tram on Kingsway Subway, London, 1930 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Architect, Butcher, Cabinet-Maker, Driver (colour litho)
8634731 Architect, Butcher, Cabinet-Maker, Driver (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Architect, Butcher, Cabinet-Maker, Driver)

Cinderella's Coach drawn by a team of goats (b/w photo)
8625996 Cinderella's Coach drawn by a team of goats (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cinderella's Coach drawn by a team of goats)

Walter Rothschild's trained zebra (b/w photo)
8625995 Walter Rothschild's trained zebra (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walter Rothschild's trained zebra)

Great golfers: J Ball, Junior, A Characteristic Finish with Driver (b/w photo)
8623034 Great golfers: J Ball, Junior, A Characteristic Finish with Driver (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: J Ball, Junior)

The horseless carriage in New York, 1897 (b/w photo)
8634592 The horseless carriage in New York, 1897 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The horseless carriage in New York, 1897)

Mule team transporting grain in California (b/w photo)
8663695 Mule team transporting grain in California (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mule team transporting grain in California)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669749 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sightseeing tour by motor charabanc, London, 1908 (b/w photo)
8626603 Sightseeing tour by motor charabanc, London, 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sightseeing tour by motor charabanc, London, 1908)

Karrier railbus, 1931 (b/w photo)
8626559 Karrier railbus, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Karrier railbus of the London)

Bateau a vapeur & Chemin de Fer, 19th century (hand coloured woodcut on paper)
7485300 Bateau a vapeur & Chemin de Fer, 19th century (hand coloured woodcut on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 30x37 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Continental tyres, c.1900 (print)
8698411 Continental tyres, c.1900 (print) by Mich (Michel Liebaux) (1881-1923); (add.info.: Transport. Car. A tramp on a DIY car)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220324 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Shire horse pulling a brewer's dray, London (b/w photo)
8663697 Shire horse pulling a brewer's dray, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shire horse pulling a brewer's dray, London)

Early motor car (b/w photo)
8672179 Early motor car (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early motor car)

Horse-drawn tram passing electrification works for the line, 1902 (b/w photo)
8626611 Horse-drawn tram passing electrification works for the line, 1902 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Motor bus, London, 1905 (b/w photo)
8626605 Motor bus, London, 1905 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Motor bus of the London General Omnibus Company converted from a horse bus)

The Ox-Cart (b/w photo)
8649200 The Ox-Cart (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ox-Cart. Illustration for Things seen in Northern India by T L Pennell (Seeley, Service)

Official descriptions for the twenty-four main types of bodywork (litho)
8647554 Official descriptions for the twenty-four main types of bodywork (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Competitor in an early motor car race, 1894 (b/w photo)
8672182 Competitor in an early motor car race, 1894 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Competitor in an early motor car race, 1894)

V for Fiddlers and Villageoise - W for Wattwoman, around 1920 (print)
8600187 V for Fiddlers and Villageoise - W for Wattwoman, around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet du bal costume")

The Motor March, c.1770-1959 (print)
3672523 The Motor March, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

The London Motor Garage Co (photo)
602343 The London Motor Garage Co (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for The London Motor Garage Co, Ltd)

First professional female chauffeur 1909
Sheila O Neill, the first professional female chauffeur in London, photographed in her car, with a medical accident emergency case on the seat next to her that reads " Miss Sheilah O

First motorised taxi cab in Liverpool 1906
First motorised taxi cab in Liverpool, with drivers and mechanic. Date: 1906

Chauffeurs and cars, Burford Bridge Hotel, Box Hill, Surrey
Chauffeurs and cars outside the Burford Bridge Hotel, Box Hill, Surrey. circa 1912

Mecaniciens et Chauffeurs (coloured photo)
3623626 Mecaniciens et Chauffeurs (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mecaniciens et Chauffeurs)

Couple with a motor car (colour photo)
3094190 Couple with a motor car (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple with a motor car. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Charabanc, Berlin (b / w photo)
3095836 Charabanc, Berlin (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charabanc, Berlin. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Chauffeurs Assistance Date: 1950

A Variety of Mens Hats
A selection of mens hats, including a Bowler Hat, a Tweed Cap, a soft felt hat, a best silk hat, an opera hat, a chauffeurs cap, a Ladies Riding hat and a Tweed hat

Dunhills for chauffeur uniforms advertisement, 1924
Is your chauffeur smartly clothed? If your chauffeur is to do credit to you, and to your car, he must be smartly and correctly clothed. Advertisement for Dunhills Limited of Conduit Street. Date: 1924

De Dietrich, Rolls Royce Silver Ghost, Darracq cars
Three cars and their chauffeurs outside a garage. From left to right: De Dietrich, Rolls Royce Silver Ghost, Darracq. Two of the cars have Kent registration numbers. circa 1910

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"Unveiling the Royal Ride: Queen Elizabeth II's Chauffeurs in Australia, 1954" In a historic visit to Australia in 1954, Queen Elizabeth II was accompanied by her trusted chauffeurs who ensured her smooth and regal transportation throughout the country. Amongst the fleet of prestigious vehicles were iconic models like De Dietrich, Rolls Royce Silver Ghost, and Darracq cars, reflecting both luxury and reliability. Captured in a captivating photograph from that era is The London Motor Garage Co. , showcasing their expertise in maintaining these magnificent automobiles. This image serves as a testament to the skilled individuals behind the scenes who kept these royal rides running flawlessly. Breaking gender barriers even before this memorable trip, history witnessed its first professional female chauffeur back in 1909. Her pioneering spirit paved the way for women to enter this traditionally male-dominated profession. The advent of motorized taxi cabs revolutionized public transportation across cities worldwide. Liverpool proudly introduced its first one in 1906, marking an exciting milestone for both passengers and chauffeurs alike. Beyond royal excursions and urban commutes lie picturesque destinations such as Burford Bridge Hotel at Box Hill, Surrey. Here we find chauffeurs expertly maneuvering cars amidst breathtaking scenery – a perfect blend of elegance meeting nature's beauty. Mecaniciens et Chauffeurs pose together in a colored photo capturing camaraderie among colleagues united by their passion for automobiles. Their dedication ensures safe journeys for all those they serve. A vibrant couple stands beside their motor car captured through another colorful lens - symbolizing freedom on wheels during an era when owning such vehicles was still relatively rare. Traveling further abroad brings us to Berlin where charabancs take center stage against timeless black-and-white backdrops. These open-air buses offered tourists unforgettable experiences while being skillfully driven by dedicated chauffeurs along bustling streets. Chauffeur Assistance takes us back to 1950, showcasing the importance of support services for these professionals.