Tichborne Baronetcy Collection

New York City and docks, 19th century
New York City and docks, 19th-century artwork. This view looks north-east up the East River from the bay of New York Harbour, USA

Castaway at sea, Tichbourne case. Roger Tichbourne, the heir to a large fortune and baronetcy, had been missing presumed dead after the shipwreck of the ship Bella off Brazil in April 1854

South American lagoon, 19th century C013 / 7750
South American lagoon plants. 19th-century artwork of tropical swamp plants in a lagoon near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This artwork accompanied text describing a journey in this region in April 1854

Doughty family, Tichbourne case. Katherine Doughty (1834-1906) being comforted by Lady Doughty (died 1872). Katherine was cousin to Roger Tichbourne, the heir to a large fortune and baronetcy

Steamer Oneida in the Altlantic, 1868 C013 / 7747
Steamer Oneida in the Atlantic. 19th-century artwork of the voyage undertaken in 1868 by the claimant to the fortune and baronetcy of Roger Tichbourne

Storm petrels at sea, 19th century C013 / 7748
Storm petrels (Hydrobates pelagicus) at sea, 19th-century artwork. This seabird spends most of the year at sea in northern Atlantic waters, feeding in flight on plankton at the waters surface

Samuel Johnson and friends, 1778
Samuel Johnson and friends. English lexicographer and author Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) wrote widely before founding his own periodical, The Rambler, in 1750

Francois de Chateaubriand, French writer
Francois-Rene de Chateaubriand (1768-1848), French vicomte and writer. Chateaubriand is considered the founder of Romanticism in French literature

John Locke, English philosopher
John Locke (1632-1704), English philosopher. Lockes early years lecturing at Oxford University were followed by fifteen years in France, where he met most of Europes leading scientists and thinkers

Arthur Orton, Tichborne case claimant
Arthur Orton (1834-1898), Tichborne case claimant. Roger Tichbourne, the heir to a large fortune and baronetcy, was missing presumed dead after a shipwreck in 1854

George Cruikshank, British caricaturist
George Cruikshank (1792-1878), British caricaturist. Cruikshank was born in London and served his apprenticeship with his father, a prominent caricaturist of the late 1790s

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"The Tichborne Baronetcy: A Tale of Mystery and Controversy in 19th Century New York City" In the bustling streets of 19th century New York City, where docks echoed with the sounds of trade and adventure, a captivating story unfolded - the enigmatic Tichborne baronetcy. This tale began with a castaway at sea, lost amidst treacherous waves that would eventually lead to one of history's most intriguing legal battles - the Tichborne case. Across distant South American lagoons in the 1800s, whispers emerged about C013 / 7750; an elusive figure whose identity remained shrouded in mystery. The Doughty family found themselves entangled within this perplexing web as they became central figures in the infamous Tichborne case. As steamers like Oneida sailed across the vast Atlantic Ocean in 1868 (C013 / 7747), storm petrels danced above restless waves, mirroring the uncertainty surrounding this peculiar saga. Even renowned individuals such as Samuel Johnson and his esteemed friends from 1778 couldn't resist being captivated by its allure. From French writer Francois de Chateaubriand to Scottish explorer David Livingstone and English philosopher John Locke, minds both great and curious were drawn towards unraveling this enigma that had captured public imagination. Enter Arthur Orton - a man who claimed to be Roger Charles Tichborne, heir to the illustrious baronetcy. His audacious assertion ignited fervent debates among society's elite while capturing George Cruikshank's artistic eye (British caricaturist). The courtroom drama that followed was nothing short of sensational as truth clashed with deception under intense scrutiny. The echoes of this captivating tale still resonate through time, leaving us pondering over questions unanswered. Was Arthur Orton truly Roger Charles Tichborne or an imposter seeking fortune? What secrets lie hidden beneath the waves of this enthralling narrative.