Antediluvian Collection

A rare British broadsheet illustration with contemporary hand colouring, drawn and engraved by John Emslie and published by James Reynolds in 1849

Forest Primeval
This is the forest primeval... or, to be more precise, in the Carboniferous Period of the Antediluvian Epoch of our planet

Leech Cartoon Dinosaurs
The figures of prehistoric animals in the Palace grounds, created by Waterhouse Hawkins, are sufficiently realistic to frighten children

1849 The antidiluvian world by reynolds
A rare British broadsheet with contemporary hand colouring, drawn and engraved by John Emslie and published by James Reynolds in 1849

1858 Prehistoric marine reptiles
1858 Marine Monsters by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins. Plate 23, to face page 33, of the New Edition, postumously published

Dinner in Iguanodon dinosaur
1854 Illustrated London News January 7th, page 22. Dinner in the iguanodon model, at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham. Hosted 31st December 1853 by the Crystal Palace model maker Benjamin Waterhouse

RAOB Orphanage, Southborough
The orphanage at Southborough, Kent, opened in 1924 by the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes. Date: Date unknown

The Antediluvian, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
FLP465411 The Antediluvian, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Advert for Shuck Maclean and Co Ltd, printing ink manufacturers. The Secretary of the Spoof Museum - Antediluvian Art Section - writes: Replying to your enquiry

Reconstruction of Antediluvian period by Georges Cuvier, French naturalist and zoologist (1769-1832). (chromolitho)
724730 Reconstruction of Antediluvian period by Georges Cuvier, French naturalist and zoologist (1769-1832). (chromolitho) by French School

Illustration from Voyage au centre de la terre by Jules Verne (1828-1905)
CHT163444 Illustration from Voyage au centre de la terre by Jules Verne (1828-1905), engraved by Pannemaker, published by J.Hetzel, 19th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by Riou

Skeleton Of Mylodon Darwinii From The Book Journal Of Researches By Charles Darwin Also Known As Darwins Journal Of A Voyage Around The World Published 1890

Skeleton Of The Megatherium From The Book Journal Of Researches By Charles Darwin Also Known As Darwins Journal Of A Voyage Around The World Published 1890

Order of Buffaloes
Certificate of an initiate into the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes

Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes Orphanage, Druids Heat
The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (RAOB) Orphanage at Druids, Aldridge, near Walsall, Staffordshire. The home was later taken over by Barnardos and became an Approved School. Date: circa 1907

Remains of Gigantic Antediluvian Animals Recently Discovered in the Rocky Mountains, Colorado, United States of America

Remains Of Gigantic Antediluvian Animals Recently Discovered In The Rocky Mountains, Colorado, United States Of America

Antediluvian record

1855 Dinosaur nightmare of Crystal Palace
" The effects of a hearty dinner after visiting the Antediluvian Department at the Crystal Palace" from Punch, Volume 28, 1855

1860 Duncans prehistoric epoch panorama
Tinted lithograph (colour enhanced version) by W.R. Woods appearing as the frontis to Isabella Duncans " Pre-Adamite Man"

1853 First Dinosaur models Crystal Palace
1853 The Illustrated London News, December 31st, page 600. " The Extinct Animals Model-Room, at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham" by P.H. Delamotte

1862 Hawkins Icthyosaur & Plesiosaur. 1862 Hawkins Icthyosaur & Plesiosaur
Coloured lithograph of Plesiosaur and ichthyosaur, a contemporary continental version of the wall chart by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins entitled " Waterhouse Hawkins Diagrams of the Extinct

1849 The antidiluvian world crop Jurassic
A rare British informational broadsheet with contemporary hand colouring, drawn and engraved by John Emslie and published by James Reynolds in 1849

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Step into the forest primeval and journey back in time to the antediluvian era, a world untouched by human hands. Imagine leech-like creatures slithering through murky waters, cartoon dinosaurs roaming freely, and prehistoric marine reptiles ruling the ancient seas. In 1849, Reynolds unveiled his masterpiece "The Antidiluvian World, " a captivating glimpse into this forgotten realm. A rare British broadsheet illustration with exquisite hand coloring transports us to an age long gone. Fast forward to the late 19th century when the RAOB Orphanage in Southborough provided shelter for children orphaned during these tumultuous times. The spirit of resilience echoed through "The Antediluvian, " a remarkable artwork from the 1920s depicting life amidst chaos - pen and ink brought it to life with watercolors on paper. Advertisements for Shuck Maclean and Co Ltd remind us that even in modern times, echoes of antiquity persist. As we marvel at their products or services, we can't help but wonder if they draw inspiration from those distant days. Georges Cuvier's meticulous reconstruction of the antediluvian period showcases his expertise as a French naturalist and zoologist. His chromolithograph breathes life into creatures long extinct, reminding us of our planet's ever-changing history. Jules Verne takes us on an extraordinary adventure in his book "Voyage au centre de la terre. " Through vivid illustrations accompanying his words, we explore hidden realms beneath our feet where remnants of this antediluvian world may still lie dormant. Athanasius Kircher's depiction giants captures our imagination - towering figures who once roamed Earth before being lost to time. Their existence remains shrouded in mystery yet fuels endless fascination among scholars and enthusiasts alike. As we reflect upon these fragments from history - be it art or literature.