Happen Collection

White Elephant Siam 19C
The white elephants of the kings of Siam (Thailand) are venerated by people who happen to encounter them

Mystical Fog in Fairyland envelopes a Princess
At any moment, in fairyland, mysterious mists are apt to descend and enshroud the Princess and, next thing she knows... well, if you re a Princess, ANYthing can happen - by Florence Mary Anderson

Lippersheys Lenses
The legendary account of the invention of the telescope : Hans Lippersheys apprentices, playing with lenses, happen to hold two of them up together - the rest is history

Paying for letter delivery, 1871 (chromolithograph)
541960 Paying for letter delivery, 1871 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: After introduction (1840) of Rowland Hill's system of pre-payment by adhesive stamps, payment by adddressee was superceded

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Don t worry, it may not happen
The Caption is Don t worry. It may not happen. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1944

Ship & lighthouse on a greeting card depicting hope for good things to happen in the New Year. Date: circa 1920

The Second Annual Meet of the Motor Car Club (engraving)
1598181 The Second Annual Meet of the Motor Car Club (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Second Annual Meet of the Motor Car Club)

Mounted Pipers for the Highland Regiments, what might happen at the First Parade (engraving)
1046834 Mounted Pipers for the Highland Regiments, what might happen at the First Parade (engraving) by Bigot, Georges Ferdinand (1860-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

"What is going to happen?"(engraving)
5212823 " What is going to happen?" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " What is going to happen)

Because accidents happen, is fox-hunting to be interfered with? (engraving)
736115 Because accidents happen, is fox-hunting to be interfered with? (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The man Who Said Big Ben Was Wrong by H M Bateman. This illustration shows what would happen when the establishment is doubted. The whole world jars, a wobble in the time contiuum

WW2 poster, Work carefully, avoid scrap
WW2 poster, Accidents sometimes happen... Work carefully, avoid scrap. HMSO, Ministry of Aircraft Production. Date: 1940s

Diving Suit Ca 1875
A state-of-the-art diving suit of the late 19th century, made of rubber and fitted with an emergency air tank, just in case the unthinkable should happen... Date: circa 1875

George Raft / Postcard
George Raft, American film actor with Rosalind Russell in It had to happen Date: 1895 - 1980

How the deuce did this happen? by George Studdy
How the deuce did this happen? Bonzo and his first view of the Bonzolines (a large number of his offspring). George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo

A New Mode of Travelling, what May Happen if the Vienna Tailors Plan is Generally Adopted, Engraving 1890

The heroic Charlotte la Corday, upon her trial, at the bar of the revolutionary tribunal of Paris, July 17, 1793, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, artist, engraving

Fall of Icarus, Hans Bol, Anonymous, c. 1550 - c. 1650

The robbery of Europe, Jacob de Gheyn (II), c. 1592

Paying for letter delivery. After introduction (1840) of Rowland Hills system of pre-payment by adhesive stamps, payment by adddressee was superceded

The Heroic Charlotte La Corday, Upon Her Trial, At The Bar Of The Revolutionary Tribunal Of Paris, July 17, 1793, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Artist, Engraving

A New Mode of Travelling, what May Happen if the Vienna Tailors Plan is Generally Adopted, Engraving 1890

What may happen at the seashore if summer is as cold a proposition as spring. Illustration shows a vignette cartoon suggesting how it might look if the summer is as cold as spring; in the central

Mistakes will happen written by Grant Stewart. Date c1898

Meeting at Lyon
At Lyon, Napoleon and Eugenie happen to run into the dowager empress of Russia, who is staying at the Hotel de l Univers

William Tell
WILLIAM TELL Heroic Swiss patriot, shooting an apple off his son Walters head by order of the Austrian governor. Did it really happen ? Did he even exist ?

May - Annunciation
One day she is reading a book when an angel appears and tells her what is going to happen to her

Prophecy for 1865
The British Lion - the emperor Napoleon - guns and warships - the papal crown - a coffin - Bismarck whispering to the German emperor - it looks like being an eventful year !

Practice Gas Attack
At Osaka, a mock gas attack is staged, involving not only the military but also the civil population, to prepare them for what is likely to happen in a future war

Rail Accident Cleared
Accidents will happen in spite of the most elaborate precautions - and when they do, the wrecking crane is brought in to shift the wreckage and clear the line

Off-Course Scenes
Various activities happen between races, such as drinking and gambling

Mystery - No other Tiger
NO OTHER TIGER by A E W Mason... Fantastic things may happen to anyone

Hazardous Street
One man crosses a busy street while a couple are caught between a horse cab & a loaded wagon in the days before pedestrian crossings. An accident waiting to happen

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Happenings from the Past to Present: A Captivating Journey" Step into the enchanting world of White Elephant Siam 19C, where vibrant colors and intricate designs transport you back in time. Mystical fog envelops a princess in Fairyland, adding an air of mystery and wonder to her surroundings. Lippersheys Lenses revolutionize vision as we know it, allowing us to see the world with newfound clarity. In a WW2 era comic postcard, we are reminded not to worry too much about what may or may not happen – sometimes life surprises us in unexpected ways. A ship battles against treacherous waves while a lighthouse stands tall, guiding its way through the stormy sea. The Second Annual Meet of the Motor Car Club brings together enthusiasts who share their passion for automobiles through captivating engravings. Mounted pipers prepare for the Highland Regiments' first parade; anticipation fills the air as spectators wonder what might happen during this grand event. An engraving titled "What is going to happen?" leaves us on edge, eager for answers that lie just beyond our reach. Accidents are inevitable, but should they interfere with fox-hunting? This thought-provoking engraving challenges our perception of tradition and safety. H. M Bateman's satirical illustration humorously questions those who dare challenge Big Ben's accuracy. In times of war, caution becomes paramount - a WW2 poster reminds workers to handle their tasks carefully and avoid unnecessary scrapes. Caution also extends beneath the surface as divers explore uncharted depths wearing diving suits from 1875 - an era when exploration took courage and curiosity knew no bounds. From historical events etched in engravings to whimsical tales captured on postcards, these glimpses into different moments remind us that life is full of surprises waiting to unfold before our eyes.