Unofficial Collection

Statue of Perkeo of Heidelberg - jester and court dwarf
Statue of Perkeo of Heidelberg (born Clemens Pankert or Giovanni Clementi) (1702-1735) - a notable jester and court dwarf of Elector Palatine Charles III Philip in Heidelberg

Cartoon, Quoth the Raven, David Lloyd George
Cartoon, Quoth the Raven, with Prime Minister David Lloyd George surrounded by people pointing the finger at him. Date: 1919

RMS Lusitania - propaganda medal, leaflet and other items
RMS Lusitania - Carlton ware model 6.5 inches, together with German propaganda medal, leaflet, and other items. The bronze German Lusitania medal was designed by Karl Goetz

Il vous rend chaste et pure aux mains de votre Epoux
3329984 Il vous rend chaste et pure aux mains de votre Epoux, illustration from The Marriage of Figaro by Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, 1784 (engraving) by Naudet

Waltzing Matilda, music cover (b / w photo)
5998067 Waltzing Matilda, music cover (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waltzing Matilda, music cover)

Curtiss ModeI 58A X986M (msn 1, marked as XF9C-2). The second prototype of the F9C family, built as a private venture, given the unofficial designation XF9C-2

Unofficial Rough Outline HMS Fiji Fiji-class
Unofficial rough outline of HMS Fiji. From British Warships, published 1940

Sonia (or Sophie) Kowalevski (or Kowalevski), Russian mathematician, (1850-1891). She was appointed professor of mathematics at Stockholm in 1884

Unofficial surrender of Jerusalem, WW1
Street scene during the unofficial surrender of Jerusalem, First World War, two days before General Allenbys official entry. Date: 9 December 1917

King Alexander I of Greece and his wife
King Alexander of Greece(1893-1920) with his wife, Madame Aspasia Manos of Athens(1896-1972), a commoner. The unofficial civil marriage ceremony was conducted in secret in November 1919

W. Edrich and N. W. D. Yardley going out to bat, Lahore, 1937
Photograph of W. Edrich and N.W.D. Yardley walking out to open the innings for the Lord Tennyson XI, in the match against an All-India XI, held at Lahore, 1937

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"Unofficial Glimpses of History: From Cartoons to Surrenders" Step into a world where hints and whispers reveal the untold stories of our past. In this captivating journey, we encounter a myriad of intriguing elements that have shaped history in unconventional ways. A mischievous cartoon character comes to life, as Quoth the Raven takes us on an enigmatic adventure through time. Meanwhile, David Lloyd George's influential leadership echoes in the corridors of power. The haunting tragedy of RMS Lusitania unfolds before our eyes through a propaganda medal, leaflet, and other relics. We witness how these artifacts became powerful tools in shaping public opinion during World War I. In Heidelberg stands the Statue of Perkeo, a jester and court dwarf whose presence reminds us that even amidst grandeur, humor has its place. Il vous rend chaste et pure aux mains de votre Epoux - these words whisper secrets about love and devotion from another era. Waltzing Matilda dances across the pages of an old music cover alongside a black-and-white photograph. The notes carry melodies that resonate with national pride and tales from distant lands. The Curtiss Model 58A X986M soars through the skies like an unofficial ambassador bridging nations with its cutting-edge technology. It symbolizes progress and innovation pushing boundaries beyond imagination. An unofficial rough outline unveils HMS Fiji Fiji-class ship's hidden story; it speaks volumes about naval prowess and strategic significance during times when diplomacy was tested at sea. Sonia (or Sophie) Kowalevski emerges from history books as a remarkable Russian mathematician who defied societal norms to pursue her passion relentlessly. Her legacy inspires generations to break barriers fearlessly. As Queen Elizabeth graces Norway with her regal presence, diplomatic ties strengthen between two nations bound by shared values and aspirations for peace and prosperity. Finally, we witness Jerusalem's unofficial surrender during World War I, a momentous event that forever altered the course of history.