1777 Collection

John Bacon (The Younger)
JOHN BACON (THE YOUNGER) English Sculptor. Date: 1777 - 1859

Betsy Ross sewing the first American flag. Painting by Henry Mosler (1841-1920)
BIRTH OF THE FLAG. Betsy Ross sewing the first American flag. Painting by Henry Mosler (1841-1920)

Match at Hambledon / 1777
A cricket match at Hambledon, Hampshire. The club was founded in 1750, and beat a strong All-England team in 1777. The early matches were played on Broadhalfpenny Down

The Nation Makers. Depicts the Battle of Brandywine of 1777 during the Revolutionary War
PYLE: NATION MAKERS, 1906. The Nation Makers. Depicts the Battle of Brandywine of 1777 during the Revolutionary War. Oil on canvas by Howard Pyle, 1906

Youghal Clock Gate
The famous Youghal Clock Gate, in the seaport of Youghal, County Cork, Ireland, was built in 1777 on the site of Trinity Castle, part of the towns fortifications. Date: 18th century

Madame Recamier
JEANNE-FRANCOISE-JULIE- ADELAIDE RECAMIER nee BERNARD Also known as MADAME RECAMIER, influential French social and political hostess

GAUSS, Karl Friedrich (1777-1855). German mathematician, physicist and astronomer. Portrait of Carl Friederich Gauss. Engraving

Rubbing from an 18th century New England gravestone for an American soldier killed at the Battle of Bennington in 1777
GRAVESTONE: 18th CENTURY. Rubbing from an 18th century New England gravestone for an American soldier killed at the Battle of Bennington in 1777

Plan of Silchester / 1777
A plan and details from the well-preserved Roman town of Silchester (Calleva Atrebatum). The entire circuit of the town wall, and bowl of the amphitheatre have survived

Benjamin Franklin (1706-90)
After a portrait of Benjamin Franklin by Nicholas Cochin the younger made in 1777. American experimental scientist and statesman

Non Corridor Brake Composite carriage No. 6276
Built in 1954 to diagram E167, Lot 1777

TOLLEMACHE AND PENNINGTON. The duel between Captain John Tollemache and Captain John Pennington at the New York Arms, over a sonnet that Pennington wrote about Tollemaches wife, 1777

Greenwich From Deptford

Chiswick From The River

Washington: Valley Forge
WASHINGTON: VALLEY FORGE. George Washingtons prayer at Valley Forge. Color engraving, American, 19th century

Edmund Pendleton Gaines
EDMUND PENDLETON GAINES American military commander who served in the 1812 war, the Seminole war, the Mexican war, the Black Hawk war etc

Mme Recamier / Cig Card
JEANNE-FRANCOISE-JULIE- ADELAIDE RECAMIER nee BERNARD French society beauty and wit

Maj Gen Arthur St. Clair
MAJOR GEN. ARTHUR ST.CLAIR served in Continental army as Brigadier General; evacuated Fort Ticonderoga before Burgoynes advance (1777). Date: 1736 - 1818

PHILADELPHIA: BARRACKS. British Barracks, Philadelphia. Line engraving after Willam L. Breton, c1830s, after a drawing made during the British occupation of 1777-1778

Betsy Ross, 1777. Betsy Ross showing Major Ross and Robert Morris how she cut the stars for the American flag; George Washington sits in a chair on the left. Date c1932 July 28

Campbells Home, Sydenham
THOMAS CAMPBELLs HOME at Sydenham, South London. Date: 1777 - 1844

Thomas Campbell - 2
THOMAS CAMPBELL Scottish poet Date: 1777 - 1844

Title page of the first printed copy of the Articles of Confederation, 1777
ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION. Title page of the first printed copy of the Articles of Confederation, 1777

John Burgoyne / Chapman
JOHN BURGOYNE Dramatist and army officer (he surrendered at Saratoga in 1777)

Surrender at Saratoga
After being defeated by Gates at the battle of Stillwater, Burgoyne surrenders at Saratoga : this is a turning point in the war ensuring victory for the colonists

Guillaume Dupuytren
GUILLAUME DUPUYTREN French surgeon and anatomist

Spa Fields Chapel
Engaving depicting Spa Fields Chapel in 1781. Spa Fields Chapel, erected in 1777, was one of many founded by Selina Hastings, the Countess of Huntingdon

The Unfortunate Discovery - hand-coloured mezzotint
The Unfortunate Discovery, hand-coloured mezzotint, printed for and sold by Carington Bowles after John Collet, published 24 July 1777. Date: 24/06/1777

British Museum

Tower of London From Thames

Chelsea From Battersey

Wandsworth From Mr Nanneck'S

Putney and Fulham From Mr Nanneck'S

Hammersmith From Chiswick

Kew From The North

Hampstead From Primrose Hill

Isleworth From Richmond Gardens

Mortlake From The River

Richmond From The River

Hampton Court From The River

Queens Palace St James Park

Camberwell

Palace and Gardens Hampton Court

Late-Baroque mausoleum of Marshal Maurice de Saxe
The grand late-Baroque mausoleum of Marshal Maurice de Saxe (Maurice, Count of Saxony) (1777), created by Jean-Baptiste Pigalle in St Thomas Church (Eglise Saint-Thomas, Thomaskirche) in Strasbourg

Portrait of Miss Constance Collier
Miss Constance Collier (22nd January 1878- 25th April 1955), born Laura Constance Hardie, was an English stage and film actress and acting coach

Spain. Limpias. Church of Saint Peter. Main altarpiece. Deta
Spain. Limpias. Church of Saint Peter. Main altarpiece. 1777. Rococo. Detail depicting Christ dead in the arms of the Virgin Mary. Pieta

Lieutenant Nelson volunteering to board a prize in a violent gale (engraving)
960029 Lieutenant Nelson volunteering to board a prize in a violent gale (engraving) by Westall, Richard (1765-1836) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Image from Volume 4, page 125, 1809 (w / c)
7069575 Image from Volume 4, page 125, 1809 (w/c) by Ffarington, William (b.1777); The Mariners Museum, Newport News, Virginia

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In 1777, a pivotal year in American history, Betsy Ross skillfully sewed the first American flag, symbolizing the birth of a new nation. Henry Mosler's captivating painting immortalizes this historic moment, showcasing her dedication and craftsmanship. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean, an intense cricket match took place at Hambledon in 1777. This thrilling event demonstrated the passion for sports even amidst political turmoil. The Battle of Brandywine unfolded in 1777 during the Revolutionary War. Howard Pyle's oil on canvas masterpiece "The Nation Makers" vividly captures this fierce clash between British and American forces. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by brave soldiers fighting for freedom. Across Europe, Youghal Clock Gate stood tall as a testament to architectural brilliance in 1777. Its timeless beauty continues to captivate visitors today. In France, Madame Recamier epitomized elegance and grace with her portrait painted in 1777. Her allure transcends time and leaves us mesmerized by her charm. Karl Friedrich Gauss, renowned mathematician and physicist (1777-1855), revolutionized various fields through his groundbreaking discoveries that continue to shape our understanding of science today. An ancient gravestone rubbing from New England reveals the sacrifice of an American soldier who fell during the Battle of Bennington in 1777. It serves as a poignant reminder of those who gave their lives for liberty. Silchester's plan from 1777 showcases its strategic importance during that era—a glimpse into urban planning centuries ago that still fascinates historians today. Brigadier General John Stark led victorious American forces at the Battle of Bennington on August 16th, 1777. Alonzo Chappel's steel engraving immortalizes this heroic leader directing his troops towards triumph—an image etched into history forevermore. Major General Arthur St. Clair played a crucial role in shaping the destiny of America during this significant year.