Antique Outlaws

After around 1830 because legislation had outlawed the use of mercury other techniques were used instead.

After circa 1830 because legislation had outlawed the use of mercury other techniques were used instead.

After around 1830 because legislation had outlawed the use of mercury other techniques were used instead.

Preissig, along with his daughter Irena Bernášková, supported the Czech resistance during both World Wars and was arrested in 1940 for doing graphic design work for one of the most i...

Preissig, along with his daughter Irena Bernášková, supported the Czech resistance during both World Wars and was arrested in 1940 for doing graphic design work for one of the most i...

No true ormolu was produced in France after circa 1830 because legislation had outlawed the use of mercury. Therefore, other techniques were used instead but nothing surpasses the or...

Nigerian currency crafted by the Fulani tribe. Outlawed in the 19th century by Colonel Phelps. The unusual forms and sizes of ethnographic currencies are both fascinating and surpris...

No true ormolu was produced in France after around 1830 because legislation had outlawed the use of mercury. Therefore, other techniques were used instead but nothing surpasses the o...

It is a finishing technique which adds an overall gold look to any object without the massive cost and impracticality of making an object out of solid gold. Mercury was outlawed in t...

Beyond its undeniable functionality, this George III thief's tool serves as a captivating historical artifact, offering a glimpse into a bygone era where outlaws and lawmen engaged i...

After around 1830 because legislation had outlawed the use of mercury other techniques were used instead.

After around 1830 because legislation had outlawed the use of mercury other techniques were used instead.

In 1824 the issue of the Brassard de Bordeaux was controlled by the Royal Order of Legion of Honour and in all a little over one thousand were awarded before it was abolished by King...

After circa 1830 because legislation had outlawed the use of mercury other techniques were used instead.

After around 1830 because legislation had outlawed the use of mercury other techniques were used instead.

No true ormolu was produced in France after around 1830 because legislation had outlawed the use of mercury. Therefore, other techniques were used instead but nothing surpasses the o...

The most influential and politically capable of the rebels, he led the Dutch to several successes in the fight against the Spanish. Declared an outlaw by the Spanish king in 1580, he...

No true ormolu was produced in France after circa 1830 because legislation had outlawed the use of mercury. Therefore, other techniques were used instead but nothing surpasses the or...

Before 1874, when foreign military service was outlawed by the Swiss Constitution, the Swiss Guards were based at various European Courts.

After circa 1830 because legislation had outlawed the use of mercury other techniques were used instead.

Decrees were given by kings outlawing football from the cities and towns for the rambunctious nature of the sport.

No true ormolu was produced in France after around 1830 because legislation had outlawed the use of mercury. Therefore, other techniques were used instead but nothing surpasses the o...

A Bill for the suppression of the practice was introduced into the House of Commons in 1802, but was defeated by thirteen votes. It was not finally outlawed until parliament passed t...

No true ormolu was produced in France after around 1830 because legislation had outlawed the use of mercury. Therefore, other techniques were used instead but nothing surpasses the o...

After circa 1830 because legislation had outlawed the use of mercury other techniques were used instead.

No true ormolu was produced in France after circa 1830 because legislation had outlawed the use of mercury. Therefore, other techniques were used instead but nothing surpasses the or...

No true ormolu was produced in France after circa 1830 because legislation had outlawed the use of mercury. Therefore, other techniques were used instead but nothing surpasses the or...

Sir Henry and his elder brother, Sir Charles Danvers, fled to Titchfield, where Southampton sheltered them. The brothers were outlawed, and eventually escaped to the continent where ...