Trotter Collection

Double Harness racing horse competition 1857

The grand pacer Mascot by Deceiver. Date c1893

Harry Wilkes by George Wilkes - dam Molly Walker by Capt. Walker. Date c1885

Nicholas Lyndhurst (left) and David Jason who all appear in the BBC TV comedy series " Only Fools and Horses". 14th February 1985

Harness racing horse engraving 1857

Pheasant-tailed Jacana / Lotus Bird / Lily Trotter - male at nest - Sri Lanka
JVG-901 Pheasant-tailed Jacana / Lotus Bird / Lily Trotter - male at nest Sri Lanka. Hydrophasianus chirurgua Joanna Van Gruisen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Still Life with Pig's Head, Pig's Knuckles and Sausage, 1600-1650. Creator: Monogrammist JVR
Still Life with Pig's Head, Pig's Knuckles and Sausage, 1600-1650

Charles Darwin Plaque, c. 1870 (ceramic)
2959923 Charles Darwin Plaque, c.1870 (ceramic) by English School, (19th century); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: Charles Darwin (12 February 1809 - 19 April 1882)

Actors Buster Merryfield, David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst, who all star together in the smash TV comedy series Only Fools And Horses, February 1985

Major General Sir Henry Trotter, Home District Date: 1902

Trotter in Action, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Henry Murphy
Trotter in Action, 1935/1942

Trotter and Gig Iron Toy, c. 1939. Creator: George File
Trotter and Gig Iron Toy, c. 1939

The Central Walk, Municipal Gardens (b / w photo)
3092305 The Central Walk, Municipal Gardens (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Central Walk, Municipal Gardens)

The Queen of the Turf, Maud S, Driven by W. W. Bair, pub
STC98434 The Queen of the Turf, Maud S, Driven by W.W. Bair, pub. by Currier and Ives, 1880 (litho) by Leighton, Nicholas Winfield Scott (1848-98) (after)

The Prince of Wales at Biarritz
The Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor), travelling as the Earl of Chester, pictured in Biarritz in April 1926

The King of the Turf, St. Julien, Driven by Orrin A. Hickok, pub
STC98433 The King of the Turf, St. Julien, Driven by Orrin A. Hickok, pub. by Currier and Ives, 1880 (litho) by Leighton, Nicholas Winfield Scott (1848-98) (after)

Society on the beach at Biarritz - with the cartoonist Sem
Count Michael Vorontzov, Marquis de Polginac, the cartoonist Sem (who frequently caricatured society at Biarritz and Deauville), General Trotter, Count de Gaigneron, Count de Lancastre

The Orderly Officers Mule, a Tale of Indian Life (litho)
1036726 The Orderly Officers Mule, a Tale of Indian Life (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Orderly Officers Mule, a Tale of Indian Life)

The Learned Pig (hand-coloured etching)
NCO193433 The Learned Pig (hand-coloured etching) by English School, (18th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: Walk in. Walk in Gentlemen)

Still Life with Pigs Head, Pigs Knuckles and Sausage, c. 1650 (oil on panel)
3704071 Still Life with Pigs Head, Pigs Knuckles and Sausage, c.1650 (oil on panel) by Monogrammist JVR (fl.1650); 55x72 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: ); Dutch

Left to right, Buster Meredith, David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst who all appear in the BBC TV comedy series " Only Fools and Horses". 14th February 1985

The Trotter, c. 1860. Creator: Charles S. Humphreys
The Trotter, c. 1860

Budd Doble Driving Goldsmith Maid at Belmont Driving Park, 1876. Creator: Charles S
Budd Doble Driving Goldsmith Maid at Belmont Driving Park, 1876

Three buildings in St Georges Fields, Southwark, London, c1790. Artist: Thomas Trotter
Three buildings in St Georges Fields, Southwark, London, c1790. Views of Magdalen Hospital, top, the Dog and Duck Inn, centre and the Royal Circus, below

A North Country Transfer... 1805. Trotter, Paymaster of the Navy, leaving the Bank of England with two sacks. Abraham Newland (Chief Cashier) appears through the door

Blanche of Castile (1188-1252), niece to King John. Artist: Thomas Trotter
Blanche of Castile (1188-1252), niece to King John. Blanche of Castile was born in Spain, the third daughter of Alfonso VIII, king of Castile, and Eleanor of England

Dr Johnson, English literary figure, (1912). Artist: Thomas Trotter
Dr Johnson, English literary figure, (1912). Portrait of dictionary compiler and man of letters Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)

Queen Mary I of England, (1788). Artist: Thomas Trotter
Queen Mary I of England, (1788). Mary Tudor (1516-1558) was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 1553 until her death

King Edward IV of England, (1788). Artist: Thomas Trotter
King Edward IV of England, (1788). Portrait of Edward IV (1442-1483) who was King of England from 1461 to 1483, with a break of a few months in the period 1470-1471

Dr Johnson in his travelling dress, as described in Boswells Tour, c1773, (1786). Artist: Thomas Trotter
Dr Johnson in his travelling dress, as described in Boswells Tour, c1773, (1786). The famous English lexicographer wearing tricorne hat, frock coat, waistcoat, breeches and boots

Mambrino Pilot, Daisy Burns, and Rosamond: trotting for a purse, $100 mile heats, best 3 in 5 in harness. Date c1866

Catherine Cockburn
CATHERINE COCKBURN, nee Trotter : precocious writer whose first play was staged when she was 16 ! Friend of Congreve and Locke : thought beautiful when young. Date: 1679 - 1749

Salmo salar, or Parr and Samlet
Salmo salar (Salmo salmulus) Parr and Samlet, also known as Branlin, Palmer Trout, Trotter, Hipper and Farthing Trout. Date: 1865

The phenomenal trotting gelding Jay Eye See, by Dictator, dam Midnight, by Pilot Jr: driven by Edwin D. Bithers. Date c1884

Trotting stallion Directum by Director: record 2: 05 1 / 4
Trotting stallion Directum by Director: record 2:05 1/4. Date c1894

The trotting mare Goldsmith Maid driven by Budd Doble. Date c1870

A good send off, -go!: Goldsmith Maid, American Girl, Lucy and Henry, trotting at Fleetwood Park, Morrisania, N.Y. July 9th 1872. Date c1872

Trotting stallion Phallas, driven by Ed. Bithers: by Dictator, dam Betsey Trotwood, by Black Chief. Date c1883

Fast trotting to fast wheels. Date c1893

Fast trotting in the west: Lucy and Goldsmith Maid. Date c1871

Trotter / Sheffield Weds
J Trotter, player for Sheffield Wednesday

Pigs trotter, close-up

The Lady Globe-Trotter, Miss Florence
Miss Florence, a young American woman, who walked from London to Brighton on a ball in June 1903. Quite literally, a globe trotter. Date: 1903

Grenadier Guards in London 1914
The 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards march through London in their campaign kit. They are headed by Major Edward Henry Trotter (1872-1916), who had lost an arm during the Second Boer War

Robert T. Hermon-Hodge, Vanity Fair, Spy
ROBERT TROTTER HERMON-HODGE, 1st Baron Wyfold (1851-1937) British Conservative politician, becoming Member of Parliament for Accrington, Lancashire (1886), later Henley

John Trotter
JOHN TROTTER Presbyterian churchman, minister in London Date: 1728 - 1808

Horse and colt engraving 1857
Frank Foresters Horse and Horsemanship of the United States

Pickwick Papers, The kitchen door opened, and in walked Mr. Job Trotter"
Pickwick Papers, " The kitchen door opened, and in walked Mr. Job Trotter"

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In the world of harness racing, the name "Trotter" holds a rich history and diverse meanings. From the thrilling Double Harness racing horse competition in 1857 to legendary pacers like Mascot by Deceiver, it has always been synonymous with speed and elegance on the track. One notable trotting star was Harry Wilkes, sired by George Wilkes and born out of Molly Walker by Capt. Wa. This lineage produced a champion who left his hoofprints on the annals of equine greatness. But Trotter isn't just limited to horses; it extends its influence beyond the racetrack. Actors Nicholas Lyndhurst and David Jason, known for their roles in BBC's comedy series, share this iconic surname. Their comedic chemistry mirrors that of a well-matched double harness team, bringing laughter to audiences worldwide. Even nature pays tribute to Trotter's legacy. The Pheasant-tailed Jacana, also known as Lotus Bird or Lily Trotter, showcases its vibrant plumage while nesting in Sri Lanka—a true symbol of grace amidst serene surroundings. The name continues to make an impact outside equestrian circles too. Major General Sir Henry Trotter commanded respect within his Home District while Catherine Cockburn left her mark as an influential figure in her own right. From salmon species like Parr and Samlet (Salmo salar) swimming against strong currents to vintage toys like the charmingly crafted Trotter and Gig Iron Toy from 1939—each representation adds depth to this multifaceted name. Whether it be capturing action-packed moments through engravings or witnessing creative masterpieces from artists like Henry Murphy or George File—the essence of "Trotter" remains timeless throughout history. So whether you're cheering for your favorite trotting horse at a race or enjoying classic television humor from actors Buster Merryfield, David Jason, and Nicholas Lyndhurst—remember that behind every mention lies a story of passion, talent, and the pursuit of excellence.