Number 5 Collection

Colour coded jackets for greyhound race dogs

Jar, 1935/1942. Creator: Elsie Wein
Jar, 1935/1942

Beatrice and Dante
" Beatrice and Dante rising to the fifth heaven. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

Richard Brasier of French racing driver Leon Thery, winner of the 1904 Gordon Bennett Cup

Richard Brasier of Leon Thery, winner of the 1904 Gordon Bennett Cup, Homburg, Germany
Richard Brasier of French racing driver Leon Thery, winner of the 1904 Gordon Bennett Cup, Homburg, Germany

Jim Clark driving his Lotus 49 R3 DFV at the Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands
Jim Clark driving his Lotus 49 R3 DFV to victory at the Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, 1967. Immediately behind Clark is Denny Hulmes Brabham-Repco which finished third

The madonna and four saints
The Madonna and four saints

Jug, probably 1937 / 1938. Creator: George Loughridge
Jug, probably 1937/1938

Stoneware Jug, c. 1938. Creator: Annie B Johnston
Stoneware Jug, c. 1938

Comic set of numerals (colour litho)
6032814 Comic set of numerals (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic set of numerals)

Three Guinness trays, (tin)
1194957 Three Guinness trays, (tin) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Three Talbot-Darracqs at the JCC 200 Mile Race, Brooklands, 1922. Artist: Bill Brunell
Left: Talbot-Darracq Entry No: 5. Driver: Chassagne, J. Crashed. Centre: Talbot-Darracq Entry No: 6. Driver: Lee Guiness, K. Right: Talbot-Darracq 1487 cc. Entry No: 7. Brooklands. J.C.C

AC of Lilian Roper competing in the MAC Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1923
AC Open 2-seater. 11.9 hp Vehicle Reg. No. PC7022. Event Entry No: 5. Driver: Roper, Miss. L.M. Finished: 1st. in Ladies class on time. Place: M.A.C Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 8.9.23

Peugeot of Percy Topping at the JCC 200 Mile Race, Brooklands, Surrey, 1921. Artist: Bill Brunell
Peugeot 1014 cc. Event Entry No: 5 Driver: Topping, Percy H. Retired after 43 laps with a broken connecting-rod. Place: Brooklands. J.C.C. 200-mile Race. Date: 22.10.21

MG and Bowler-Hofman Special competing in the BRDC 500 Mile Race, Brooklands, 1937
Left: MG 747S cc. Event Entry No: 5. Driver: Noble, G.P.H. Right: Bowler-Hofman Special 4490 cc. Event Entry No: 22. Driver: Beaver, Dr. R.A. Place: Brooklands. BRDC 500 Mile Race. Date: 18.9.37

Cars of George Harvey-Noble, Charles Goodacre and Bert Hadley, BRDC 500 Mile Race, Brooklands, 1937
MG 747S cc. Entry No: 5. Driver: Noble, G.P.H. Centre: Austin 744S cc. Entry No: 1. Driver: Hadley, H.L. Left of centre: Austin 744S cc. No: 2. Driver: Goodacre, C.L. Left: MG 747S cc. Brooklands

MG K3 of JHT Smith racing at Brooklands, Surrey, c1930s. Artist: Bill Brunell
MG K3 Event Entry No: 5. Driver: Smith J.H.T. Place: Brooklands

ERA and Charles Mortimers Bugatti Type 35B at Brooklands, Surrey, 1939. Artist: Bill Brunell
Left: Maserati Event Entry No: 9. Left of centre: ERA Event Entry No: 5. Right: Bugatti Type 35B 2262S cc. Event Entry No: 10. Driver: Charles Mortimer. Place: Brooklands. Date: 11.5.39

TP Cholmondeley-Tappers Bugatti Type 37A leading a Frazer-Nash TT replica at Donington Park
Bugatti Type 37A 1496S cc. Reg. No. YW2943. Event Entry No: 5 Driver: Cholmondeley-Tapper, T.P. Chassis No. 37332. Standard G.P. type body. Right: Frazer-Nash TT Replica 1934 1496 cc. Reg. No

Bugatti of JR Jeffery, winner of a race at a Surbiton Motor Club meeting, Brooklands, Surrey, 1928
Bugatti 1496 cc. Event Entry No: 5 Driver: Jefferys, J.R. Finished: 1st. Place: Brooklands. Surbiton M.C. Date: 1.9.28

MG J2 competing in a trial, Crowell Hill, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, 1930s. Artist: Bill Brunell
MG J2 1932 847 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. AGY339. Event Entry No: 5. Chassis No. J3280. Place: Crowell Hill, Chinnor, Oxfordshire. Unidentified Trial

St. Magnus, Jockey: R. Perryman, 1939. Winners of the Liverpool Spring Cup and Queen Anne Stakes in 1938. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Free Fare, Jockey: B. Hobbs, 1939. Winner of the General Peace Open Hurdle Race at Lingfield in 1938. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

La Salle Rene-Robert Cavelier Sieur De La Salle
The Great Explorers. La Salle. Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle. After a work by American artist Frederic Sackrider Remington, 1861 - 1909

Trams Freiberg Shops Saxony Number 5 rail vehicles
Trams in Freiberg, Shops in Saxony, Number 5 on rail vehicles, 1903, Landkreis Mittelsachsen, Freiberg, Erbische Strasze mit Straszenbahn, Germany

Banknote motifs number 5 building topped cupola
Artokoloro

Front, back covers printed, same sheet, collection, songs, year 1901, number 5, man
Front and back covers printed on the same sheet for a collection of songs for the year 1901 (number 5), a man on his knees before a woman, Jose Guadalupe Posada (Mexican, 1851-1913), 1901

Banknote motifs number 5 portrait Thayendanegea
Artokoloro

Banknote motif number 5 circular panel lace lathe work
Artokoloro

Illustration of Roman and Arabic numerals

Number 5 tile on concrete wall
An old concrete red facade with a number 5 blue tile in Antigua, Guatemala. Antigua is one of the most important and most visited destinations in Guatemala

Flatiron Building
The Fuller Building (built in 1902), known as the Flatiron Building, on Broadway, Fifth Avenue and 23rd Street, New York City. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Occupation Of Rome
5th June 1944: US fifth Army tanks roll past the Coliseum at the onset of the US occupation of Rome as townspeople look on, Italy, World War II. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Italian World War I knit military hat
Militaria, Italy, 20th century. Bearskin of the 5th Artillery Regiment with a cloth

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"Number 5: A Multitude of Stories Unveiled" In the vibrant world of greyhound racing, number 5 stands out with its striking colour-coded jackets. These jackets not only add a touch of flair to the race but also help distinguish each dog as they sprint towards victory. Just like Beatrice guiding Dante through his journey in "The Divine Comedy, " number 5 leads us into an intriguing tale filled with triumph and adventure. It symbolizes a path that promises excitement and unexpected turns. Speaking of triumph, Richard Brasier's remarkable win at the 1904 Gordon Bennett Cup in Homburg, Germany deserves special mention. Driving Leon Thery's French racing car, Brasier showcased his exceptional skills and left spectators awestruck. Meanwhile, Jim Clark's thrilling drive in his Lotus 49 R3 DFV at the Dutch Grand Prix takes our breath away. Number 5 roars across the track, leaving competitors trailing behind and etching another chapter in racing history. Art enthusiasts will find solace in contemplating "The Madonna and Four Saints. " This masterpiece captures divine harmony as four saints surround Mary, creating a serene atmosphere that resonates with number 5's elegance. From art to pottery, we encounter two unique jugs from different creators - George Loughridge and Annie B Johnston. Crafted around 1937-1938, these stoneware jugs showcase their makers' creativity while adding charm to any collection. Comic lovers will appreciate a colorful litho set featuring numerals playfully brought to life. Each digit has its own personality—a whimsical reminder that even numbers can have character beyond their mathematical significance. For those seeking nostalgia or perhaps enjoying a pint of Guinness themselves, three tin trays adorned with iconic Guinness branding transport us back to simpler times when sharing laughter over drinks was cherished among friends.