Antiquus Collection

Bones of Extinct Animals found at Charing-Cross (engraving)
1624163 Bones of Extinct Animals found at Charing-Cross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bones of Extinct Animals found at Charing-Cross)

Sapphire damsel and harlequin sweetlips
Sapphire damsel, Pomacentrus pavo, pavone di mare 1, and harlequin sweetlips, Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides, Plettorinco chetodonoides 2

Fossil skeleton of an extinct pterodactyl, Pterodactylus antiquus, and red lionfish, Pterois volitans. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries

Urbis Romae Sciographia ex Antiquus Monumentis Accuratiss. Delineata. Collection of maps of Rome, Du Perac, Etienne, d. 1604, Print, Large archeological plan of Rome in 8 sheets, 520 x 420 mm. each

Belemnotheutis antiquus
A well-preserved Upper Jurassic squid aged 160 million years. This specimen originates from the famous clay deposits in Wiltshire

1820-1830 Early Geologist fossil cartoon
An unrecorded, possibly unique print by E.S - F.G.S (Fellow of Geological Society) in mezzotint style with contemporary hand colouring and ink inscription

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Discover the wonders of the ancient world with Antiquus. Witness the awe-inspiring findings of extinct creatures, such as the Bones of Belemnotheutis antiquus, the giant belemnite discovered in the Early Geologist era. Marvel at the intricate details of the Sapphire damsel and Harlequin sweetlips, vibrant fish depicted in engravings from Charing-Cross. Gaze upon the majestic Fossil skeleton of an extinct Pterodactyl, a flying reptile that once ruled the skies of Urbis Romae (Ancient Rome). Delve deeper into the mysteries of the past with Antiquus Monumentis, a fascinating account of the Urban Sciences from the 1820-1830s. Join us on this captivating journey through time.