Sterling Collection

Southwest, Indian handicrafts. Jemez pottery, 12-century Anasazi Mimbres bowl, Navajo buckle, Navajo bead work & turquoise necklaces, Acoma seed pot. PR

Southwest, American Indian art & handicrafts. Navajo blanket, beadwork, turquoise necklace, silver & turquoise belt buckle, 12-century Anasazi Mimbres bowl. PR

CONFEDERATE GENERALS. The Generals of the Confederate Army. Jefferson Davis, with red cloak, is at center left; Robert E. Lee, standing with saber, is at center right. Contemporary American lithograph

UK money, pound coins

Sterling Ladies munition workers football team, WW1
The Sterling Ladies (munitioneers) football team, pictured having just defeated the Handley Page Ladies Football Club in a match at Cricklewood in 1918. Date: 1918

Music cover, Down at the Old Bull & Bush, words by Russell Hunting, Percy Krone and Andrew B Sterling, music by Harry Von Tilzer, sung with enormous success by Miss Florrie Forde. Date: 1905

Sparta, Ontario, Canada
The Sterling Bank of Canada and Eakins General Store at Sparta, Ontario

The One Pound Look by Ricardo Brook
Front cover of The Bystander special issue focusing on the fall in the value of the pound during the first half of 1920. Here a rather aristocratic looking gentleman is fashioned out of a pound sign

Oh! Oh! Miss Phoebe, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Oh! Oh! Miss Phoebe, 1900. Standard-Sellers by Harry Von Tilzer

Scottish Widows Fund, 1938. Advertisement for the Scottish Widows insurance company

Black Wednesday. Chancellor of the Exchequer Norman Lamont gives a press conference during the pound crisis as David Cameron looks on in the background. 16th September 1992

A purse filled with pound notes. 31st January 1977

Advertisement for Swan Pens, by Mabie, Todd and Co. Captioned, Send a Swan!, and Give Swans this Xmas!, with illustrations of ladies pens with rolled gold or sterling silver mountings

Three travelling vanity cases made of crocodile and Morocco leather. Date: 1907

Teapot, London, 1713. Creator: Joseph Ward
Teapot, London, 1713

Tureen with Cover, Edinburgh, 1783 / 84. Creator: William Davie
Tureen with Cover, Edinburgh, 1783/84

Ladle, London, 1719. Creator: William Looker
Ladle, London, 1719

Entree Dish with Cover from the Hood Service, London, 1806 / 07. Creator: Paul Storr
Entree Dish with Cover from the Hood Service, London, 1806/07

Soup Tureen with Cover from the Hood Service, England, 1806 / 07. Creator: Paul Storr
Soup Tureen with Cover from the Hood Service, England, 1806/07

Tea and Coffee Service, London, 1865. Creator: George Angell
Tea and Coffee Service, London, 1865

Sauce Tureen and Cover from the Hood Service, England, 1807 / 08. Creator: Paul Storr
Sauce Tureen and Cover from the Hood Service, England, 1807/08

Don t worry! I have millions at the back of me! (colour litho)
3641787 Don t worry! I have millions at the back of me! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Don t worry! I have millions at the back of me)

Arch of old London Bridge called Long Entry Lock (coloured engraving)
609996 Arch of old London Bridge called Long Entry Lock (coloured engraving) by Cooke, Edward William (1811-80); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arch of old London Bridge called Long Entry Lock)

Lord Iveagh (b / w photo)
1064167 Lord Iveagh (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Iveagh, who has just given away half a million sterling)

Advert for Mappin and Webb presentation silver ware, 1925
Advert for Mappin & Webb presentation silver ware, 1925 Date: 1925

Advert for Sterling toilet Service from Goldsmiths & Silversmiths, London, 1925 showing cloth brush, powder jar, hair brush, dressing comb and hand mirror Date: 1925

Advert for Sterling Premax hornless loud speaker, 1925 Date: 1925

Advert for Sterling Primax hornless loud speaker, 1925 Date: 1925

British army soldier guarding a Bank of England Five Pound Note, 1886-95 (colour litho)
488415 British army soldier guarding a Bank of England Five Pound Note, 1886-95 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advert, Sterling Engine Company, Modern Fishing Boat
Advert, Sterling Engine Company, Buffalo, New York State, USA - Modern Fishing Boat with Sterling Dolphin 6 cylinder 300 hp engines. Date: 1931

Silber and Flemings sterling silver plate, gold and silver jewellery, and watch and clock departments (engraving)
587141 Silber and Flemings sterling silver plate, gold and silver jewellery, and watch and clock departments (engraving) by English School

Advert for Mappin & Webb sterling silver xmas gifts 1927
Mappin & Webbs range of sterling silver Christmas gifts. 1927

Advert for Charles Packer, electro-plate items 1927
Sterling silver afternoon tea set and electro-plate pyrex glass dish, nut dish and crax and an oak whisky barrel. 1927

Christmas present - Dutch doll sugar tongs 1922
Novelty sterling silver Dutch doll sugar tongs with enamelled face, available by Vickery of Regent Street. 1922

Trade Catalogue for Tantalus frames 1930
A choice of fumed oak, mahogany and Princes plate Tantalus frames with finely cut glass decanter bottles and a elegant mahogany or oak cocktail table completely fitted with English cut-glass

Trade Catalogue for decanters, cocktail sets 1930
A choice of Princes plate cocktail trays and shakers with either 6 etched or cut glasses. Different shaped English cut glass decanters with sterling silver mount. 1930

Trade Catalogue for dessert and cake baskets 1930
Selection of sterling silver pierced dessert and cake baskets. 1930

Advert for Mappin & Webb Edwardian items 1907
Selection of Princes plate and sterling silver items from 1907. Date: 1907

Advert for Mappin & Webb luxury items 1916
Varity of sterling silver luxury Christmas gifts for the homefront. 1916

Advert for Mappin & Webb tea & coffee service 1929
Seletion of three different style sterling silver tea and coffee service, with tea pot, sugar basin, cream jug, coffee pot, kettle and stand and tea tray. 1929

Purse full of Money, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730960 Purse full of Money, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Purse full of Money)

Scottish soldier guarding a Bank of England Five Pound Note, 1886-95 (colour litho)
488414 Scottish soldier guarding a Bank of England Five Pound Note, 1886-95 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sterling Baking Powder (colour litho [tradecard])
1079055 Sterling Baking Powder (colour litho [tradecard]) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

English tourists in Egypt (chromolitho)
972255 English tourists in Egypt (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English tourists in Egypt)

Great Britain - currency (chromolitho)
961322 Great Britain - currency (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Britain - currency.); © Look and Learn

Crowds on the street outside the Stock Exchange in the City of London as Britain abandoned the gold standard
6015589 Crowds on the street outside the Stock Exchange in the City of London as Britain abandoned the gold standard, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The new one pound coin. Cab driver Paul Herman. 12th April 1983

The new one pound coin. 12th April 1983

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"Exploring the Multifaceted World of Sterling: From Southwest Indian Art to Confederate Generals" Delve into the rich heritage of Southwest Indian art and handicrafts, adorned with intricate Navajo blankets, mesmerizing beadwork, and stunning turquoise necklaces. Let the harmonious melodies transport you as you discover a music cover featuring "Down at the Old Bull & Bush, " a timeless classic that captures the spirit of old-time charm. Uncover history's enigmatic figures through a contemporary American lithograph showcasing Confederate generals - Jefferson Davis in his striking red cloak and Robert E. Lee standing tall with his saber. Journey across borders to explore UK currency, where pound coins reign supreme as symbols of financial stability and value - truly embodying sterling quality. Pay homage to the resilience and strength of women during WW1 by celebrating the remarkable achievements Ladies munition workers' football team, defying societal norms on and off the field. Discover Sparta in Ontario, Canada – a hidden gem known for its captivating landscapes and vibrant community that embodies true Canadian spirit alongside its own unique sterling charm. Immerse yourself in literature with Ricardo Brook's "The One Pound Look, " an intriguing tale exploring themes of wealth, power dynamics, and societal expectations through a lens intrigue. Step back in time through vintage advertisements showcasing Swan Pens by Mabie Todd & Co. , enticing readers to "Send a Swan. " or "Give Swans this Xmas. " – elegant writing instruments crafted with rolled gold or sterling silver mountings alongside plain 14ct gold mounts. Indulge your senses with three exquisite vanity cases made from crocodile leather intertwined with Morocco leather dating back to 1907 – each piece exuding opulence while preserving their timeless appeal.