Expert Collection

Knitting Expert
A young man in an armchair gets himself in rather a tangle with his knitting!

James Figg, Boxer
Generally regarded as the earliest of Prize Ring champions, Figg was also a expert in the use of swords, cudgels and quarterstaffs

Dom Perignon, French monk known for wine-making
Dom Perignon (1638-1715), French Benedictine monk who is often (incorrectly) credited with the invention of sparkling champagne

Red Indian Chief, Eastbourne, Sussex
Edward Blackmore, an Eastbourne plumber and adopted member of the North American Sioux Indian Tribe. In 1964 he travelled to South Dakota to meet the tribe, and during his visit he was made a Chief

Maurice and Eleonora at the Acacia, 1926
The famous dancer Maurice Mouvet and Eleanora Ambrose, the daughter of a Kansas City oil millionaire, captured by Annie Fish giving an exhibition dance at the Acacia in Paris. Date: 1926

Advertisement, James Figg, sword fighting, boxing
Advertisement for the services of the champion boxer James Figg - teaching gentlemen the use of the small backsword and quarterstaff, at home and abroad

Gwendoline Dyer hair salon, offering permanent waving. Date: circa 1920s

Lesley Abdela
LESLEY ABDELA MBE An expert advisor to governments and international organisations in the fields of gender, human rights and democratic enpowerment

Expert grinder at Wilkinson Sword Works, WW1
Expert grinder at Wilkinson Sword Works, working on a new bayonet during the First World War. 1914-1918

Wine expert at Tanners Wine Merchants, Shrewsbury
A wine expert with a glass of claret in the old shop of Tanners Wine Merchants, Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The company was established in 1842 by sea captain William Tanner

Advertisement, George Augustus Nicholas, Furs
Advertisement, George Augustus Nicholas, 36 Bruton Street, London W1, Londons Expert Furrier. 1927

Sir Edward Richard Henry
SIR EDWARD RICHARD HENRY Irish policeman and fingerprint expert

Robin Hood
5307673 Robin Hood.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Robin Hood, a legendary English folk hero and outlaw, champion of the poor. An expert with the longbow and quarter-staff)

Cartoon depicting a man having his teeth removed by his dentist, 19th century
5308992 Cartoon depicting a man having his teeth removed by his dentist, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a man having his teeth removed by his dentist)

Joseph Ernest Renan (1823-1892) (engraving)
5672160 Joseph Ernest Renan (1823-1892) (engraving); (add.info.: French expert of Semitic languages and civilizations (philology), philosopher, historian, and writer

Robin Hood (c1250-c1350) legendary English folk hero and outlaw, champion of the poor. Early 19th century (woodcut)
536282 Robin Hood (c1250-c1350) legendary English folk hero and outlaw, champion of the poor. Early 19th century (woodcut); (add.info.: Expert with longbow and quarter-staff. Robin drawing his bow)

A swinging urinal on a vertical hinge from the Practical Dictionary of Mechanics, 1850
3359504 A swinging urinal on a vertical hinge from the Practical Dictionary of Mechanics, 1850; (add.info.: Design for a swinging urinal on a vertical hinge from the Practical Dictionary of Mechanics)

Thomas Sexton, 1848-1932
3083187 Thomas Sexton, 1848-1932.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish journalist, financial expert, nationalist politician)

French historian Ernest Renan, 19th century (engraving)
3733437 French historian Ernest Renan, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Ernest Renan (1823-1892) a French expert of Semitic languages and civilizations, philosopher, historian

Spitalfields silk weaver and his wife, 1893
3480209 Spitalfields silk weaver and his wife, 1893; (add.info.: Spitalfields silk weaver and his wife showing a visitor their family records)

A portable water closet from the Practical Dictionary of Mechanics, 1850
3359505 A portable water closet from the Practical Dictionary of Mechanics, 1850; (add.info.: Design for a portable water closet from the Practical Dictionary of Mechanics by Edward H)

Joseph Ernest Renan, from L'Univers Illustre, pub. June 1863
3473160 Joseph Ernest Renan, from L'Univers Illustre, pub. June 1863; (add.info.: Joseph Ernest Renan, 1823 - 1892. French expert of Semitic languages and civilizations, philologist, philosopher)

A transport wagon of the A.S.C., it was not styled Royal until after the war, requires expert attention during WWI
3502707 A transport wagon of the A.S.C., it was not styled Royal until after the war, requires expert attention during WWI, from The Pageant of the Century

Splitting the King's Great Diamond by a Hammer Blow, 1908 (b/w photo)
ILN138651 Splitting the King's Great Diamond by a Hammer Blow, 1908 (b/w photo); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London, UK.

Secretary of expert commissions N.S. Ivanov., 1911. Creator: A. A. Antonov
Secretary of expert commissions N.S. Ivanov., 1911. From a collection of photographs documenting the First West Siberian Agricultural, Forestry, and Industrial Trade Exhibition

The Wine Connoisseurs, c.1640-c.1642. Creator: Jacob Duck
The Wine Connoisseurs, c.1640-c.1642

L'Hotel des Commissaires-priseurs: L'Expert, 1863. Creator: Charles Maurand
L'Hotel des Commissaires-priseurs: L'Expert, 1863

Aircraft Standardization Board - Joint Army-Navy Technical Board, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Aircraft Standardization Board - Joint Army-Navy Technical Board, 1917. Seated Left, Ericcson [Ericsson?], In Charge, Canadian Aircraft; Right, George K

Painting Experts, 1863, printed 1920. Creator: Charles Maurand
Painting Experts, 1863, printed 1920

The Auction House: The Expert, 1863, printed 1920. Creator: Charles Maurand
The Auction House: The Expert, 1863, printed 1920

Olivier de Serres, 1858. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Olivier de Serres, 1858

Olivier de Serres, 1858. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Olivier de Serres, 1858

Altdorf, Switzerland - Statue of William Tell
1910

The Wine Commission, mid 19th century. Creator: AH Payne
The Wine Commission, mid 19th century. Men seated round barrels in a cellar, tasting wine. Engraving after a painting

The Art Historian, Professor Dr. Karl Voll (1867-1917) 1911 (oil on canvas)
XKH152165 The Art Historian, Professor Dr. Karl Voll (1867-1917) 1911 (oil on canvas) by Slevogt, Max (1868-1932); 120x93 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Hatters James Lock & Co, founded in 1676, St Jamess street, London, UK
Hatters James Lock & Co, founded in 1676, St Jamesas street, London, UK

White Star Line, RMS Titanic - commemorative vase
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - unusual Carlton ware memorial commemorative vase, formerly the property of Brian Ticehurst, expert on the Titanic. 2 inches. Date: early 20th century

White Star Line, RMS Titanic - commemorative jug
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - unusual Carlton ware memorial commemorative jug, formerly the property of Brian Ticehurst, expert on the Titanic. 2.25 inches. Date: early 20th century

White Star Line, RMS Titanic - commemorative thimble cup
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - unusual Carlton ware memorial commemorative thimble cup, formerly the property of Brian Ticehurst, expert on the Titanic. 1.75 inches. Date: early 20th century

HMV 78rpm record, and brass To Life Boats sign
HMV 78rpm gramophone record in buff coloured paper sleeve, Be British and Stand to Your Post, and a brass To Life Boats sign, 20 inches. Formerly the property of Brian Ticehurst, Titanic expert

HMS Southampton, British nautical pennant, framed and glazed, formerly the property of Brian Ticehurst, expert on the Titanic. 32 x 20 inches. Date: 20th century

RAF cadets watch an expert demonstrating the controls, WW2
RAF cadets watch an expert demonstrating the controls Date: circa 1941

Fritz Lang's M
Images from Fritz Lang's 1931 film M, including Peter Lorre (1904-1964) as Hans Beckert in his first major film role. Date: circa 1931

W. A. Little and McIveen Advertisement
Ad advertisement photograph showing the interior of a laid out auction sale room, belonging to W. A. Little and McIveen Ltd, expert valuers and auctioneers of fine art and furniture. Date: circa 1922

Old Belt, (oil on masonite)
985205 Old Belt, (oil on masonite) by Curry, John Steuart (1897-1946); 73.3x86.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Belt. John Steuart Curry (1897-1946). Oil on masonite

The Unofficial Opening of the Inner Chamber of the Tomb of Tutankhamun. Dr. A
STC159188 The Unofficial Opening of the Inner Chamber of the Tomb of Tutankhamun. Dr. A. Gardiner and Professor Breasted, who were present as experts to examine the seals affixed to the entrance to

The Valuation of Jewels, (oil on canvas)
989928 The Valuation of Jewels, (oil on canvas) by Salinas Tervel, Juan Pablo (1871-1946); 39.4x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Valuation of Jewels. Juan Pablo Salinas (1871-1946)

The Fair Conchologist, (pencil and watercolour with gum arabic)
991386 The Fair Conchologist, (pencil and watercolour with gum arabic) by Bayes, Alfred Walter (1858-1903); 37.5x27.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fair Conchologist)

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"Unraveling the Secrets: Meet the Knitting Expert who weaves magic with every stitch. " Step into the world of James Figg, a Boxer turned legend, whose fists spoke volumes in the ring. Discover Dom Perignon, the French monk known for his divine wine-making skills that continue to tantalize taste buds even today. Meet the Red Indian Chief from Eastbourne, Sussex, whose wisdom and leadership left an indelible mark on his tribe. Travel back in time through an advertisement featuring James Figg showcasing his sword fighting and boxing expertise – a true spectacle. Indulge in luxury at Gwendoline Dyer hair salon where every strand is transformed by expert hands into a masterpiece. Learn from Lesley Abdela, a trailblazing authority empowering women globally with her knowledge and expertise. Witness the resilience of Maurice and Eleonora at Acacia in 1926 as they showcased their unmatched skills amidst challenging times. Wrap yourself in opulence with George Augustus Nicholas' fur collection - an advertisement that epitomizes elegance and style. Explore Sir Edward Richard Henry's groundbreaking contributions to forensic science - an expert who revolutionized crime-solving techniques. Marvel at Wilkinson Sword Works' WW1 hero - an expert grinder whose precision sharpened blades for warriors defending their nations. Savor exceptional wines guided by Tanners Wine Merchants' wine expert - experience flavors that transport you across vineyards worldwide.