Curiosities Collection

Advertisement for Ewings Grand Exhibition of Royal Figurines (wax figures / waxworks), 1816
Printed by C.andW. Thompson SheffieldOriginal at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP 48 M

Virgils Tomb (1785). Wright, Joseph of Derby 1734-1797. Wright travelled in Italy from 1774-76 and produced many fine drawings of classical subjects and geological curiosities

advertisement for a display of Grand Fireworks by Signior Petro in the Green ajoining his house in the Park, 1815
Printed by T. Pierson, Sheffield.Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP 49 M

Tuscon, Arizona - Indian Blanket Department
USA - Tuscon, Arizona - Indian blanket Department of R. Rasnessens Curio Store

1700 Russian Tsar Peter the Great
Engraving with later tinting of Peter the Great (1672-1725). Tsar of Russia from 1682-1721. Peter taught himself technical and mechanical arts, especially in relation to military and naval science

Ripley Odditorium - New York, USA - A Shrunken Human Head
Ripley Odditorium - New York, USA - An Amazonian Shrunken Human Head. According to the card caption, although many years old, the hair still grows... Date: 1939

1816 Bullocks Museum curios and fossils
1816 handcoloured copperplate engraving by R. Sands from a drawing by J.P. Neale, published by John Harris for " The Beauties of England and Wales"

The bearded lady: Miss Annie Jones 1897
Annie Jones Elliot (1865 - 1902), a " freak" and part of the " Greatest Show on Earth". The accompanying article describes her as " in every respect the best of the "

The bearded lady: Miss Annie Jones 1898
Annie Jones Elliot (1865 - 1902) also known as " the Bearded Lady" toured with the showman P. T. Barnum as a circus attraction. 1898

Grand Arabian Bazar, Tunis, Tunisia - Perfume Shop (Boutique de Parfumier), also selling numerous and multiple Tourist items, curiosities and knick knacks, including traditional fabric

Old telephones, Goreme, Cappadocia, Nevsehir Province, Central Anatolia, Turkey

Antiques shop, Balat district, Istanbul, Turkey

The Terrace, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Date: 1812

Types ofantique armour
Types of antique armour - 1. roundel (shield), 2. target, 3. lead mallet used by archers, 4. iron mace used by cavalry, 5. black bill in armoury of Canterbury Town Hall, 6

Page 18. The Lion Seal;the tooth of the Mammoth;bezores stones taken out of the stomach of an animal in the East Indies
5669988 Page 18. The Lion Seal; the tooth of the Mammoth; bezores stones taken out of the stomach of an animal in the East Indies 2 drawings; bezores composed of concentrical coats 2 drawings

The Old Curiosity Shop (oil on canvas)
CH426429 The Old Curiosity Shop (oil on canvas) by Chapman, John Watkins (1832-1903); 50.8x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Still life with shells, with nautilus, vases, glasses and coral branches (oil on panel)
3084899 Still life with shells, with nautilus, vases, glasses and coral branches (oil on panel) by Ryckaert, David II (1586-1642); 60x90.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Chelsea Bun-House (coloured engraving)
611014 The Chelsea Bun-House (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chelsea Bun-House)

Cabinet of curiosities of Baron Davillier (engraving)
977931 Cabinet of curiosities of Baron Davillier (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabinet of curiosities of Baron Davillier.); © Look and Learn

Curiosities of Ancient Times (engraving)
605385 Curiosities of Ancient Times (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Museum 2043 - curiosities of Ancient Times)

Interior, romantic bric-a-brac (oil on canvas)
XHC409203 Interior, romantic bric-a-brac (oil on canvas) by Couder, Alexandre (1808-79); Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg, France; (add.info.: Interieur, bric-a-brac romantique; ); French

Women on stilts dressed as asparagus (b / w photo)
3094713 Women on stilts dressed as asparagus (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women on stilts dressed as asparagus)

Thomas A Beckets Grace Cup (engraving)
1612160 Thomas A Beckets Grace Cup (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas A Beckets Grace Cup)

English gentleman at the tomb of Petrarchs muse, Laura de Sade, Laure des Noves, in the Chapelle des Sade, convent of the Cordeliers, Avignon. At the tomb of Laura

St. George on horseback slaying the dragon, 14th century
St. George on horseback slaying the dragon in front of a kneeling princess while a king and queen watch from a castle tower

Hennel Landschad and his wife Mia, 14th century
Hennel Landschad von Steinach, died 1377, and his wife Mia von Sickingen. From a grave effigy in a church in Neckarsteinach

The Natural History Museum of Emperor Ferdinand III from Historia Naturale
TPG210666 The Natural History Museum of Emperor Ferdinand III from Historia Naturale by Ferrante Imperato (1550-1631) pub

Don Salteros Coffee House, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London
Don Salteros Coffee House and Curiosity Museum, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London. 18th century

The bearded lady: Miss Annie Jones
Annie Jones Elliot (1865 - 1902) also known as " the Bearded Lady" toured with the showman P. T. Barnum as a circus attraction

The Antiquarian, 1863 (w / c, gouache & gum Arabic on paper)
863155 The Antiquarian, 1863 (w/c, gouache & gum Arabic on paper) by Cattermole, Charles (1832-1900); 14x19.1 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Geologists studying fossil examples stored 40 to 50 per drawer in a cabinet of curiosities. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte

Curiosities in Ireland (engraving)
729716 Curiosities in Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curiosities in Ireland, Glandilough Mountains, the Skelig Isle, a round tower)

The Castle, Warwick (photo)
727540 The Castle, Warwick (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Castle, Warwick)

Some Curiosities of the British Population (engraving)
2773407 Some Curiosities of the British Population (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Curiosities of the British Population)

The Kings Stone, Kingston (colour photo)
3095378 The Kings Stone, Kingston (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kings Stone, Kingston)

The Bible used by King Charles I on the Scaffold, on the Day of his Martyrdom, 30 January 1648 (engraving)
1611925 The Bible used by King Charles I on the Scaffold, on the Day of his Martyrdom, 30 January 1648 (engraving) by English School

Curiosities of Sacsahuaman, the Chingana (engraving)
968083 Curiosities of Sacsahuaman, the Chingana (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curiosities of Sacsahuaman, the Chingana)

Pages from the Album Amicorum of Philipp Hainhofer, 1596-1633
479161 Pages from the Album Amicorum of Philipp Hainhofer, 1596-1633 (pen & ink and watercolour on paper) by European School; 20.8x16 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Pax, New College, Oxford (engraving)
1611909 Pax, New College, Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pax, New College, Oxford)

Craftsmen make curiosities in Hong Kong (chromolitho)
735995 Craftsmen make curiosities in Hong Kong (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Craftsmen make curiosities in Hong Kong)

Commerce de curiosites, Boutique d objets d art et d industrie a Yokohama (engraving)
2790235 Commerce de curiosites, Boutique d objets d art et d industrie a Yokohama (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commerce de curiosites)

Portland Museum, 1786 (engraving)
468773 Portland Museum, 1786 (engraving) by Burney, Charles (1757-1817) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Portlands private collection)

Stag Hunting in Normandy (colour litho)
1048316 Stag Hunting in Normandy (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stag Hunting in Normandy)

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Step right up and behold the wonders of the world. From Ewings Grand Exhibition of Royal Figurines in 1816 to Virgil's Tomb, prepare to be amazed by an array that will leave you speechless. In 1815, Signior Petro set the sky ablaze with his Grand Fireworks display in the Green adjoining his house in the Park. The explosions lit up the night, captivating all who witnessed this spectacle. Traveling westward, we find ourselves in Tuscon, Arizona at their Indian Blanket Department. Here, vibrant colors and intricate patterns come together to create stunning works of art that pay homage to Native American culture. But wait. There's more. In New York City's Ripley Odditorium, a Shrunken Human Head awaits your gaze. This macabre curiosity is sure to send shivers down your spine as you ponder its mysterious origins. Transporting ourselves back in time to 1700s Russia, we encounter Tsar Peter the Great himself. Marvel at his grandeur and vision as he shaped a nation through his leadership and reforms. Fast forward to 1816 where Bullocks Museum showcases an assortment of curios and fossils from around the globe. Unearthed treasures from ancient civilizations will transport you back in time and ignite your imagination. Heading northwards along England's coast brings us to The Terrace in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Breathtaking views await as you take a leisurely stroll along this picturesque promenade filled with charming shops and delightful curiosities. Venturing into Joseph Rodgers and Sons Ltd. , cutlery manufacturers' cellar on Norfolk Street reveals an Ivory store like no other. Immerse yourself in a world where craftsmanship meets elegance as ivory masterpieces grace every corner. Ascend further into No. 6 Norfolk Street where a corner staircase beckons exploration.