Mantell Collection

1854 Crystal Palace Dinosaurs by Baxter 1
1854. Sydenham Crystal Palace with Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins dinosaur sculptures in the foreground. 11cm x 16.3 cm. Miniature colour print by the George Baxter patent process of mutiple ink blocks

1855 Punch Dinosaurs Crystal Palace
1855 Cartoon from Punchs Almanac of that year, ascribed to John Leech. " A visit to the antediluvian reptiles at Sydenham - master Tom strongly objects to having his mind improved"

1866 Waterhouse Hawkins model dinosaurs
1866. Restorations of Fossil Reptiles, page 80 of Henry Wards Catalogue of Casts of Fossils. Henry Ward sold scale model copies in America of Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins life sized sculptures of

1862 Dinosaurs and Pterosaurs
Lithograph with later hand colouring combining two of Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins six wall posters " Waterhouse Hawkins Diagrams of the Extinct Animals" produced for the Department of

1836 Gideon Mantell Mantel Piece sawrian
" A Sawrian" From " The Anniversary of the Literary Fun 1836" by Thomas Hood, published by Baily and Co, Cornhill

Gideon Mantell and iguanodon
Gideon Mantell (3 February 1790 - 10 November 1852). Gideon Mantell was a local doctor whose interest in fossils lead to his 1822 discovery near his home in Lewes of the first Iguanodon fossils

1812 Hippopotamus skeleton by Cuvier
Skeleton of a hippopotamus, fine folio copperplate engraving from Cuviers " Ossamens Fossiles". Cuvier saw that the key to understanding fossils was to relate their bones to animals

1862 Megalosaurus reconstruction
1862 Megalosaurus wallchart after Waterhouse Hawkins with Pterosaurs in background. One of six wall charts entitled " Waterhouse Hawkinss Diagrams of the Extinct Animals" for the Department

1849 The antidiluvian world by reynolds
A rare British broadsheet with contemporary hand colouring, drawn and engraved by John Emslie and published by James Reynolds in 1849

1873 Richard Owen Old bones Vanity Fair
Richard Owen (20, July 1804- 18 December 1892). Caracature from Vanity Fairs Men of the Day series March 1st 1873. Owen was a comparative anatomist

1857 Zimmermans The Primitive World 1857 Zimmermans The Primitive World
1857 Engraved chromo lithograph frontispiece by Pannemaker from the French translation Edition of Zimmermans " Le Monde avant la Creation de L" Homme"

1883 Richard Owens study ex BMNH
Richard Owen (20, July 1804- 18 December 1892). 1883 portrait in his home study for The Graphic magazine. The year he retired from the BMNH

Dinner in Iguanodon dinosaur
1854 Illustrated London News January 7th, page 22. Dinner in the iguanodon model, at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham. Hosted 31st December 1853 by the Crystal Palace model maker Benjamin Waterhouse

A Sawrian: cartoon on Gideon Mantell (1790-1852) the English geologist who discovered a suarian, the Iguanodon, near Cuckfield, Sussex in 1820, and deduced from the teeth that it was a herbivore

Plate 17. Mantells Geology of Sussex
Plate 17 from Illustrations of the Geology of Sussex, 1827 by G. A. Mantell

Plate 19. Mantells Geology of Sussex
Plate 19 from Illustrations of the Geology of Sussex, 1827 by G. A. Mantell

The Strand from Charing Cross, London (photo)
610269 The Strand from Charing Cross, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strand from Charing Cross)

A Sawrian, 1836. Artist: John Scott
A Sawrian, 1836. Cartoon on Gideon Mantell (1790-1852) the English geologist who discovered a saurian, the Iguanodon, near Cuckfield, Sussex, in 1820

Gideon Algernon Mantell, English geologist, 1852. In 1820 Mantell (1790-1852) discovered fossil parts of the Iguanodon and deduced from its teeth that it was a herbivore

DINOSAUR: IGUANODON. Drawing of the first reconstruction of the skeleton of Iguanodon by Gideon Mantell, c1825

Ufos / Mantell / Godman
Captain Thomas Mantell of the U.S. National Guard encounters a huge UFO in his P-51, but crashes while attempting to pursue it (picture 1 of 2) Date: 7 January 1948

Thomas Mantell
Captain Thomas Mantell, 25- year old USAF pilot, who died pursuing a UFO, now generally considered to have been a Skyhook weather balloon

1833 Gideon Mantell Tilgate dinosaurs
" Strata of Tilgate Forest in Surrey" showing Gideon Mantell (seated) while two workmen excavate a partly exposed fossil (spine of Iguanodon?)

1811 Parkinson mammoth mastodon tooth
Natural tone image - " The back grinding tooth of the mammoth or Mastodon of Ohio, weight 4lb and 11oz, drawn and engraved by Springsguth from life"

Iguanodon tooth
Original Iguanodon tooth found by Dr. and Mrs. Mantell. Iguanodon was a large plant eater with cheek teeth for grinding vegetation and hoof-like claws

GASLIGHT CHANDELIER, c1866. Parlor at 61 University Place, New York City. Photograph, c1866

Gideon Algernon Mantell (1790-1852) English geologist who, in 1820, discovered the Iguanodon and deduced from its teeth that it was a herbivore, not a carnivore like previously known dinosaurs

Comparison of fossil teeth & nasal horn of Iguanadon and, 13, lower jaw & teeth of modern Iguana (Mantell). From William Buckland Geology and Mineralogy London 1836

(1790-1852). English surgeon, geologist, and paleontologist. Wood engraving, English, 1852
GIDEON ALGERNON MANTELL (1790-1852). English surgeon, geologist, and paleontologist. Wood engraving, English, 1852

British surgeon, geologist, and paleontologist: engraving, English, c1849
GIDEON A. MANTELL (1790-1852). British surgeon, geologist, and paleontologist: engraving, English, c1849

Plate 20. Mantells Geology of Sussex
Plate 20 from Illustrations of the Geology of Sussex, 1827 by G. A. Mantell

Collection of fossilised molluscs
Plate 21 from Gideon Algernon Mantells Fossils of the South Downs, 1822

Quarry scene, Tilgate Forest
Quarry scene in the Tilgate Forest, frontispiece from Illustrations of the Geology of Sussex (1827) by G. A. Mantell

Gideon Algernon Mantell (1790-1852)
Portrait of Gideon Algernon Mantell, a fossil collector, geologist and surgeon. Portrait lithograph, 1836

Plate 11. Mantells Geology of Sussex
Plate 11 from Illustrations of the Geology of Sussex, 1827 by G. A. Mantell

Dr Gideon Algernon Mantell (1790-1852)
Gideon Algernon Mantell, L.L.D. F.R.S. &c. Fossil collector, geologist and surgeon

IGUANODON. A restoration of Gideon Mantells Iguanodon. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

GIDEON ALGERNON MANTELL (1790-1852). English surgeon, geologist, and paleontologist. Engraving, c1849

Rob t B. Mantell assisted by Miss Marie Booth Russell and a company of players in classic and romantic productions. Date c1904

RB Mantell in the great 5 act play, Monbars. Date c1887

Robert B. Mantell. Hamlet. Date 1890

Robert B. Mantell as Monbars. Date c1887

1850 Richard Owen zoologist lecturing
Richard Owen (20, July 1804- 18 December 1892) Caricature from Punch 1850, captioned " A scientific institution during a lecture of an eminent savan " (sic)

1851 Takahe Mantells Petrifactions book
The frontis to Gideon Mantells 1851 book, " Petrifactions and their Teachings - a handbook to the gallery of organic remains at the British Museum"

1855 Dinosaur nightmare of Crystal Palace
" The effects of a hearty dinner after visiting the Antediluvian Department at the Crystal Palace" from Punch, Volume 28, 1855

1824 Bucklands Megalosaurus spine clean
1824 Plate of a portion of Megalosaurus spine drawn by Mary Moreland, from William Bucklands first " Notice on the Megalosaurus or great Fossil Lizard of Stonesfield"

1833 Iguanodon mistaken spike horn fossil
From Mantell 1833. Accompanying legend reads: the " Horn of the Iguanodon" (3) and " The Claw or unguical bone of an Iguanodon" (1) with

1896 Iguanodon loses its horn, tinted
Restoration of the Iguanodon by Alice B. Woodward from Lydekkers The Royal Natural Historyins Frederick Warne and co, 1896

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"Mantell: Unearthing the Prehistoric Wonders" Step back in time to the mid-19th century, where a fascination with dinosaurs and ancient creatures gripped the world. In 1854, Baxter's Crystal Palace Dinosaurs showcased lifelike replicas of these magnificent beasts, captivating imaginations and sparking curiosity. The following year, Punch magazine humorously depicted these Crystal Palace Dinosaurs in their own comical scenarios, adding a touch of whimsy to the prehistoric realm. Meanwhile, Waterhouse Hawkins meticulously crafted model dinosaurs in 1866, bringing them to life for all to marvel at. Gideon Mantell played a significant role in uncovering the secrets of this lost world. His groundbreaking discovery of iguanodon teeth in 1822 revolutionized our understanding of dinosaurs. In 1836, his work "Mantel Piece Sawrian" further solidified his reputation as a pioneer paleontologist. Mantell's contributions extended beyond mere fossils; he also studied abnormalities like fused spines found within dinosaur remains. This research shed light on ancient anatomical anomalies that fascinated scientists and enthusiasts alike. During this era of exploration and scientific advancement, other remarkable discoveries emerged. Cuvier's Hippopotamus skeleton from 1812 provided valuable insights into extinct species' anatomy while Megalosaurus reconstruction in 1862 allowed us to envision these colossal predators roaming Earth once more. Books such as Reynolds' "The Antidiluvian World" (1849) transported readers into an imagined past filled with awe-inspiring creatures long gone but not forgotten. Richard Owen's Vanity Fair caricature from 1873 highlighted his influential role as an authority on old bones and prehistoric wonders. Zimmerman's "The Primitive World" publication in both 1857 editions offered vivid illustrations and captivating narratives about early life forms inhabiting our planet millions of years ago.