Gold Collection (#10)

Music cover, The Torpedo Galop, by Charles d Albert, based on music from Edmond Audrans comic opera, Olivette. 1880

Birkenhead / Fe Smith / 1919
FREDERICK EDWIN SMITH 1st EARL of BIRKENHEAD Lawyer and statesman, depicted with a copy of Samuel Smiless Self Help Date: 1872 - 1930

Jerome K Jerome / Laszlo
JEROME K. JEROME Writer Date: 1859 - 1927

Cover design, The Mothers Picture Alphabet
Cover design in blue and gold, The Mothers Picture Alphabet, dedicated by Her Majestys Permission to HRH the Princess Beatrice, designed by Henry Anelay, engraved by James Johnston. Date: circa 1860

Tinca tinca, or Tench. Date: 1879

Wills Gold Flake advertisement
An eye-catching advertisement by Wills Gold Flake, the All Virginia Cigarette. Date: 1928

Austria, Melk monastery, Church of the Abbey, Wachau Valley

Costas Hummingbird at yellow desert flower
Male, immature Costas Hummingbird with the early morning sunlight reflected on his purple gorget as he approaches a stalk of desert yellow wildflowers

Silver City, Nevada, c. 1870, from American Pictures, published by The Religious
KW187915 Silver City, Nevada, c.1870, from American Pictures, published by The Religious Tract Society, 1876 (engraving) by English School

Still Life with Silver Ewe, c. 1655-60 (oil on canvas)
XOS1121266 Still Life with Silver Ewe, c.1655-60 (oil on canvas) by Kalf, Willem (1619-93); 73.8x65.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Aston Martin Lagonda Tarif, 2015, Gold
Aston Martin Lagonda Tarif 2015 Gold

Gold Cup to be awarded to the winner of the speed race of the MacRobertson Air Race from RAF Mildenhall to Melbourne in 1934

Hydraulic mining at Michigan City (later Michigan Bluff) in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California
CALIFORNIA: MINING, 1850s. Hydraulic mining at Michigan City (later Michigan Bluff) in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. From a daguerreotype, 1850s

Madonna and Child. Berlinghiero (active by 1228, d1236) Italian artist. Tempera on wood, gold ground

Gold krater, from Derveni, Macedionia, Greece, circa 330-320 B. C
Greek civilization, 4th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Gold Derveni krater, 330-320 b.C

Microchip connecting wire, SEM
Micro-wire. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a micro-wire (yellow, often made of gold) connecting to the surface of a microchip

Bucephala clangula, common goldeneye
Plate 31 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

CLOVIS (c466-511). King of the Salian Franks, 481-511. Steel engraving, French, 19th century

World famous Shwedagon, Yangon, Myanmar, Asia

A couple of Peasants from Baden, Germany. A book of national types and costumes from the early 19th century

Reclining Buddha, Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand

Dubai Souk, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Russia, St Petersburg, Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin). Catherine Palace was commissioned by the Empress Elizabeth and built by the Italian architect Rastrelli, and was finally finished in 1756

Olympics / 1908 / Marathon
THE MARATHON Dorando Pietri passing through Wembley. He finished first but was disqualified because he was helped at the finish. He was awarded a special cup

Vast golden wheat field
Golden wheat field on farmland on a sunny day under a blue sky with a lone oak tree along a country road; Washington, United States of America

Detail of angels in a fresco in the Visitation Church in Ein Kerem, Israel, Middle East

Buddhist deity at Wat Sene temple, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

The Dome of the Rock and Mount of Olives, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Priest during Eucharist celebration, Paris, France, Europe

Detail of a large Buddha statue, Paris, France, Europe

Detail of mudra, Buddha statue, Paris, France, Europe

Throne and altar in St. Peters Basilica, Vatican, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

St. Peters crucifixion medallion in St. Peters Basilica, Vatican, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Crucifix in St. Peters Basilica, Vatican, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Mosaic depicting St. Peter, Monreale cathedral in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Buddhist deity Guanyin, Shanxin, China, 1100-1200 (Painted and gilded wood)
XOS2909680 Buddhist deity Guanyin, Shanxin, China, 1100-1200 (Painted and gilded wood) by Anonymous; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; out of copyright

Europe, Italy, Tuscany, San Galgagno. San Galgagno Abbey at twilight. Credit as: Marie Bush / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Lady in gold, Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Cathedral of the Annunciation in the Kremlin, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Wat Tham Suwan Khuha Buddhist Cave, Phang Nga Bay, Krabi Province, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Mosaic depicting doves drinking from vase, copy of Pergamenian original of 2nd century B. C
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Mosaic depicting doves drinking out of a vase, 85x98 cm. Copy after a Pergamenian original of the 2nd century b.C. from Hadrians Villa at Tivoli, Italy

Painting of St. Barnabas in interior of St. Barnabas Monastery, North Cyprus, Cyprus, Europe

Nun in front of reclining Buddha statue, Shwethalyaung, Bago (Pegu), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Statue, Karon Beach, Buddhist Temple, Phuket Island, Phuket, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Quercus in amber
A male oak tree flower in Baltic amber with a length of 3.7 mm and dating from the Upper Eocene about 35 million years old. Image from Amber The Natural Time Capsule page 29 figure 86

Procession and Buddha statues in Doi Suthep temple, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Norman Gnome

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Captivating and radiant, gold has always held a mesmerizing allure. From the vibrant brushstrokes of Gypsy Splendour by Laura Knight to the opulent adornments of Anne Boleyn and her entourage in their golden attire, this precious metal has long been associated with splendor and royalty. In the realm of sports, gold symbolizes triumph and victory. Just like Eric Liddell's unforgettable Olympic 400m race finish in 1924, where his determination propelled him to claim the ultimate prize. And let us not forget the resplendent gold mask of Tutankhamun, housed within the Egyptian Museum in Cairo; a testament to ancient craftsmanship that continues to captivate visitors from around the world. Literature too finds its golden moments. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, we witness tales woven with valor and honor - qualities as enduring as gold itself. Meanwhile, nature showcases its own golden wonders through creatures like Ornithoptera alexandrae, also known as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly; an exquisite reminder of nature's artistry. Gold is not confined to art or nature alone but also plays a significant role in religious ceremonies worldwide. As Pope Francis presides over Easter Holy Mass at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, his presence exudes reverence amidst a sea of devoted followers adorned with touches of shimmering gold. Music takes on a golden hue when legendary singer Rod Stewart graces stages across Tyne and Wear with his timeless performances at Gateshead International Stadium – an experience that glimmers eternally in fans' memories. Even architectural marvels embrace this captivating color palette: think of ice skaters gracefully gliding below Rockefeller Centre building on Fifth Avenue – their movements reflecting off icy surfaces while surrounded by glistening lights that evoke visions of pure enchantment.