Brokerage Collection

Wall Streets Tontine Coffee House in the late 1700s
Tontine Coffee House, corner of Water and Wall Street, meeting-place of New York brokers who formed the NY Stock Exchange. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Traders outside the New York Stock Exchange, 1912
Busy curb market outside the NY Stock Exchange, early 1900s. Halftone reproduction of an illustration

Jacob Lietke, ship broker and agent, trade card (engraving)
731574 Jacob Lietke, ship broker and agent, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacob Lietke, ship broker and agent)

Gibsons & Williams public notaries and stock brokers, trade card (engraving)
731625 Gibsons & Williams public notaries and stock brokers, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

China - Shanghai - Huxinting Teahouse (Huxinting Chashi)
Huxinting Teahouse (Huxinting Chashi), Shanghai, China. The pavilion was built in 1784 by cotton merchants as a brokerage house. In 1855 it became, and remains, a quintessential Chinese teahouse

Wall Street crash in 1884
Financial panic on Wall Street, May 14, 1884. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

New York financial district during a crisis, 1800s
Financial panic on Wall Street, late 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Brokers working. Nineteen-century colored engraving

Huxinting Teahouse (Huxinting Chashi), Shanghai, China. The pavilion was built in 1784 by cotton merchants as a brokerage house. In 1855 it became, and remains, a quintessential Chinese teahouse

Washington E Connor, partner and broker of Jay Gould. Thought to do the largest brokerage business in the New York Stock Exchange. Engraving 1885

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From the bustling Wall Streets Tontine Coffee House in the late 1700s to traders outside the New York Stock Exchange in 1912, it has been an integral part of financial history. Jacob Lietke, ship broker and agent, left his mark with a captivating trade card engraving that showcased his expertise. Meanwhile, Gibsons & Williams public notaries and stock brokers also made their presence known through their intricate trade card engraving. Even across continents, brokerage thrived as seen in China's iconic Huxinting Teahouse (Huxinting Chashi) serving as a hub for business dealings. However, not all moments were filled with prosperity; the Wall Street crash of 1884 and crises faced by New York's financial district during the 1800s serve as reminders of the volatility inherent in this field. Yet amidst challenges, brokers continued working diligently to navigate complex markets and secure success for their clients. The Huxinting Teahouse (Huxinting Chashi) in Shanghai stands witness to countless negotiations conducted within its serene walls. One prominent figure who left an indelible mark was Washington E Connor - partner and broker of Jay Gould - whose reputation soared as he orchestrated some of the largest deals ever witnessed. Through centuries of trials and triumphs, brokerage remains at the heart of global finance – connecting individuals and shaping economies.