Passant Collection

The Royal Coat of Arms of King George V. Arms: Quarterly, first and fourth, gules three lions passant guardant in pale or, (England); second or, a lion rampant within a tressure flory counter-flory

RICHARD I 1157 - 1199
RICHARD I, THE LIONHEART Depicted riding into battle, broadsword in hand, armoured from head to foot. His shield bears three lions passant, the English Kings royal symbol

France-Feature-Shoeshiner
An undated picture shows a shoeshiner woman working in a street in a city in France. (Photo by - / AFP)

France-Feature-Paris
Picture released in the 30s shows traffic around the Opera de Paris. (Photo by - / AFP)

France-Fevrier 1934
Des passants lisent des affiches proclamant " la patrie en danger" Paris la suite des meutes du 6 fvrier 1934. Ce mouvement faisait suite au scandale de l affaire Stavisky

France-Winter-Daily Life
Undated picture showing a street vendor selling roasted chestnuts during on a cold day of the winter season. (Photo by - / AFP)

Paris-Feature-Concorde
Picture taken in 1945 of people standing in front of the fountain of Place de la Concorde. (Photo by - / AFP)

Paris-Feature-Abbesses
A truck is parked in a street of the district of Abbesses, in Paris. (Photo by - / AFP)

France-Paris Square-Daily Life
Undated picture showing the Chatelet theatre and the eponymous square, in Paris. (Photo by - / AFP)

RMS Titanic - cigar case recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett
RMS Titanic - from inventory of items recovered from bodies by cable ship Mackay-Bennett - a silver cigar case of rectangular outline with rounded corners

Procession de la Ligue passant rue du Marche-Palud, devant la salle du Legat de l Hotel-Dieu
963453 Procession de la Ligue passant rue du Marche-Palud, devant la salle du Legat de l Hotel-Dieu, et sortant de la rue Neuve-Notre-Dame, 1590

Herald of Swabia, Herold der Schwabische. He wears an armorial tunic in gold and black lozenges, holds an escutcheon gules, three lions passant or

Silver Counter of Ambrose Dudley, Third Earl of Warwick, 1588 (silver)
2959933 Silver Counter of Ambrose Dudley, Third Earl of Warwick, 1588 (silver) by English School, (16th century); 2.6x2.6 cm; Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: A bear and ragged staff)

The Skating Season, "Un coup d Oeil en Passant"(engraving)
1611567 The Skating Season, " Un coup d Oeil en Passant" (engraving) by Boutibonne, Charles Edouard (1816-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Skating Season)

Fancy dress ball near Rag Fair (engraving)
604309 Fancy dress ball near Rag Fair (engraving) by Hasenpflug, Carl Georg Adolph (1802-58); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life en passant - fancy dress ball near Rag Fair)

Paris-Feature-Bastille
Picture taken in the 30s showing the Colonne de Juillet (July Column) in the center of Place de la Bastille in Paris. On top of the column, a gilded globe, on which stands a colossal gilded figure

England, c1935. Creator: Unknown
England, c1935. From " An Album of National Flags and Arms". [John Player & Sons, c1935]

Estonia, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Estonia, c1935. From " An Album of National Flags and Arms". [John Player & Sons, c1935]

Wales, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Wales, c1935. From " An Album of National Flags and Arms". [John Player & Sons, c1935]

Persia, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

West Friesland, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

Illustration of national flag of Wales, with red dragon passant on green and white field

RMS Titanic - nail scissors recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett
RMS Titanic - from inventory of items recovered from bodies by cable ship Mackay-Bennett - silver mounted steel nail scissors with rusted steel blades

French Theatre -- Le Pelerin Passant
Le Pelerin Passant (The Passing Pilgrim), a monologue by Maistre Pierre Taserye. Showing a pilgrim in his travelling clothes. Date: 16th century

Illustration of heraldic symbol of lion passant reguardant representing courage

Sarah Bernhardt in Le Passant - playing a Lute
Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in Le Passant (play by Coppee) - playing a Lute. Date: circa 1895

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"Passant: A Glimpse into History's Footprints" Step back in time and witness the stories that lie within the enigmatic word "passant. " From the regal halls of King George V to the tragic tale of RMS Titanic, this captivating term carries a multitude of intriguing hints. Imagine standing before The Royal Coat of Arms, an emblem that symbolizes power and heritage. It whispers tales of kingship and nobility, reminding us of a bygone era when monarchs ruled with authority. Travel further back in time to Richard I's reign, where chivalry flourished amidst medieval castles. His name evokes images of knights clad in armor, embarking on daring quests for honor and glory. Then comes the haunting echo from beneath the ocean depths - remnants salvaged from RMS Titanic. CS Mackay-Bennett's recovery mission unearthed artifacts like a cigar case once held by someone aboard this ill-fated vessel. Such relics serve as poignant reminders of human resilience amidst tragedy. In contrast, Maria Robinson's gold memorial medal tells a different story – one filled with love and remembrance. This precious keepsake immortalizes her connection to those lost on Titanic, forever etching their memory into history. Shifting our gaze towards France, we encounter everyday scenes that capture its essence: shoeshiners diligently polishing shoes along bustling streets; Parisians strolling through picturesque neighborhoods like Abbesses or Concorde; winter days unfolding with grace amid daily life routines in February 1934; squares teeming with vibrant energy in Paris. Even seemingly mundane objects bear significance when tied to monumental events. Nail scissors recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett become more than just tools; they represent survival against all odds during Titanic's fateful voyage. "Passant" invites us to delve deeper into these fragments from various eras – each hint offering glimpses into lives lived long ago.