Provenance Collection

The Astrolabe of Sir Francis Drake, in Greenwich Hospital, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Astrolabe of Sir Francis Drake, in Greenwich Hospital, 1856....instrument for taking the altitude of the sun or stars, once belonging to the famous Drake...This instrument

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, List of First Class Passengers
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. Rare First Class passenger list that survived the sinking in the pocket of George Brereton. He was a professional gambler

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, column section from restaurant
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. Section of a column from Titanic?s a la carte restaurant on B Deck. Fluted with a 1ins. gilt carved ribbon

RMS Titanic, table of English composer Archibald Joyce
An important piece of musical and Titanic history, a late 19th/early 20th century oak barley twist gateleg table on which the composer and ?English Waltz King? Archibald Joyce (1873)

Ship's bell trophy won in 1934 in motor yacht race
MOTOR YACHTING: Superb ship's bell trophy owned by Sir Roy Fedden (1885?1973), a leading aero and motor car designer. It was won by Dolphin II in 1934 for South Coast power boat races organised

RMS Titanic - book, Thomas Andrews, Shipbuilder
RMS Titanic - Thomas Andrews's family copy of Shan F. Bullock's definitive volume, Thomas Andrews, Shipbuilder, 1912 first edition. Provenance Andrews family. Date: 1912

RMS Titanic passenger Jack Odell
RMS Titanic - First Class passenger (from Southampton to Queenstown only) Jack Odell, photograph taken around 1912. Date: circa 1912

RMS Olympic - stateroom ventilation grille with frame
RMS Olympic - original Louis XIV style First Class open frame and wine ventilation grille from stateroom parlour suite C62. Provenance Henry Aldridge, Marquis of Granby dispersal sale 14-4-2000

RMS Olympic - stateroom cabin door (detail)
RMS Olympic - rare walnut satinwood 1/2 veneer two panel First Class stateroom cabin door (detail) with gilt and silver plated door furniture

RMS Olympic - stateroom cabin door
RMS Olympic - rare walnut satinwood 1/2 veneer two panel First Class stateroom cabin door with gilt and silver plated door furniture. Comprising fingerplate, door handles and grip bar stamped C86

RMS Olympic - wooden panel from stateroom cabin
RMS Olympic - original walnut satinwood 1/4 veneer panel from stateroom cabin C86. Provenance Henry Aldridge, Marquis of Granby dispersal sale 14-4-2000. 74 x 7.5 inches

RMS Titanic - telegram from Marconi to Carpathia
RMS Titanic - one of the rarest and finest Titanic related telegrams known, described by the late Ken Schultz as an exceptional piece of history'

Motorsport - Le Mans winning Jaguar XJ9 rear racing wheel and front tyre from the Tom Walkinshaw Silk Cut Jaguar racing team, 1988

RMS Titanic - Marconi portrait with Carpathia telegram
RMS Titanic - one of the rarest and finest Titanic related telegrams known, described by the late Ken Schultz as an exceptional piece of history'

Robert Falcon Scott, Terra Nova Expedition, Antarctic
Robert Falcon Scott Terra Nova Expedition - important archive of 52 negatives taken by Lt. Henry Birdie Bowers during the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition that claimed the lives of Scott

RMS Titanic - Fred Pennal, bathroom steward, victim
RMS Titanic - studio portrait photo of Thomas Frederick Cohen Pennal (1878-1912), bathroom steward First Class, who lost his life when the ship sank

QSS Lusitania - souvenir of launch, commemorative 18 carat gold handled scissors, with stainless steel blades, the crossover engraved with John Brown and Co

Royal Navy typewritten message, WW2
Original Royal Navy typewritten message, dated 23 May 1941 regarding the movements of the German battleship Bismarck and a Cruiser as they left the port of Bergen to take part in the massive naval

Advert for Arthur Sanderson and Sons, highlighting the international provenance of the fabrics and wallpapers available at their Berners Street showroom. Date: 1954

Advert for Morny Perfumes, emphasisng their British provenance. Date: 1932

Le roi achetant la Joconde, a Leonard de Vinci (colour litho)
3095685 Le roi achetant la Joconde, a Leonard de Vinci (colour litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le roi achetant la Joconde, a Leonard de Vinci)

RMS Titanic - birthday card, Fred Pennal to wife Maud
RMS Titanic - Fred Pennal, first class bathroom steward, handwritten birthday card to his wife Maud My Darling wife - Your Loving husband Fred xxx

Justice ca 1440 Pen brown ink brush wash blade
Artokoloro

Food queries, conceptual artwork
Food queries. Conceptual artwork of food on a plate in the form of a question mark, representing queries, questions and concerns about food

Plumgarths farm shop in Kendal, Cumbria, UK. Farm shops are a great way for farmers to diversify
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Free range eggs at Plumgarths farm shop in Kendal, Cumbria, UK. Farm shops are a great way for farmers to diversify
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Beef locally produced on Kitridding farm in Kirkby Lonsdale on a farmers market in Kendal, Cumbria UK
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Pies locally produced on Kitridding farm in Kirkby Lonsdale on a farmers market in Kendal, Cumbria UK
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Free range eggs on a farmers market in Kendal, Cumbria UK. Farmers markets are a great way for farmers to diversify
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Locally reared free range chickens on a farmers market in Kendal, Cumbria UK
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Locally produced and smoked bacon at Plumgarths farm shop in Kendal, Cumbria, UK
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Free range sausages at Plumgarths farm shop in Kendal, Cumbria, UK. Farm shops are a great way for farmers to diversify
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Locally reared and slaughtered meat at Plumgarths farm shop in Kendal, Cumbria, UK
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"Provenance: Tracing the Stories of Iconic Artifacts and Historical Moments" Step into the world of provenance, where every object holds a tale waiting to be unraveled. From the grandeur of the White Star Line to the tragic fate of RMS Titanic, these artifacts offer glimpses into history's most captivating narratives. Intrigue surrounds a column section from the restaurant aboard RMS Titanic - witness to opulent dining experiences that once graced this majestic vessel. A table once occupied by English composer Archibald Joyce carries echoes of melodies played amidst oceanic splendor. A ship's bell trophy won in 1934 during a motor yacht race serves as a testament to triumphs on turbulent waters. Its gleaming surface reflects not only victory but also resilience against nature's unpredictable forces. Within the pages of an RMS Titanic book lies insight into Thomas Andrews, the visionary shipbuilder whose dreams turned tragically awry. Meanwhile, passenger Jack Odell's story unfolds through personal belongings found onboard – fragments that connect us intimately with those who sailed on this ill-fated voyage. Ventilation grilles and cabin doors from RMS Olympic evoke memories of luxurious staterooms that housed countless travelers seeking comfort and elegance at sea. Wooden panels whisper tales from their former lives within these private sanctuaries. Amongst historical treasures is a telegram sent by Marconi to Carpathia, bearing news that forever changed maritime history. This artifact encapsulates both hope and despair as it chronicles rescue efforts amidst chaos and loss. Beyond maritime realms, provenance extends its reach into motorsport glory with Le Mans winning Jaguar XJ9. Each dent tells stories of adrenaline-pumping races fought on legendary tracks – proof that speed can etch itself onto metal surfaces just as deeply as time does onto ancient relics. Provenance invites us to delve deeper than mere objects; it beckons us towards understanding our shared human experience through tangible fragments of the past.