The New Court Vitrine is located in the premises of Rothschild & Co. at New Court. Curated by The Rothschild Archive recalls the cases of treasures and cabinets of curiosity that graced the great Rothschild houses.
Located in a prominent position in the middle of the building, this impressive installation, some 10 metres long by 2½ metres high contains 40 niches, in which are displayed objects and images that tell the story of the Rothschild family and business from their early days in Frankfurt.
Read more about the fascinating collection of objects on display below. Please note that the New Court Vitrine is not publicly accessible.
Case 1
Business letter in Judendeutsch from Nathan Mayer Rothschild, 1806 »
Royal Mail stamps featuring the orchid 'Vanda Rothschildiana', 1993 »
Case 2
Glass beaker from the collection of Nathaniel and Albert von Rothschild, 17th century »
Equine statuette, 20th century »
Silver wine coasters of Baron Lionel de Rothschild, 1845 »
Japanese Imperial Order of the Sacred Treasure conferred upon Edmund de Rothschild, 1973 »
Casket of civil decorations conferred upon James Mayer de Rothschild, 19th century »
Microscope of Miriam Rothschild, 19th century »
Silver document case of Lionel Walter, 2nd Lord Rothschild, 1890 »
Case 3
Russian archive boxes, c.1950 »
Statuette of Evelyn Achille de Rothschild, 1916 »
Ceremonial presentation key, Brondesbury Synagogue, 1905 »
Vesta case of Alfred de Rothschild, 1885 »
Miniature gold bullion and box of metal specimens, c.1860 »
Basket of cancelled bond coupons and bonds, 19th century »
Portrait plaques of Baron and Baroness Carl Mayer von Rothschild, c.1840 »
Case 4
Mementoes of the Daily Gold Price Fixing, c.2003 »
New Court Golfing Society Challenge Cup, 1947
Sèvres plate from the collection of the French Rothschild family, late 19th century »
Silver salvers and ewers English Rothschild family pieces, mid-19thC »
Commemorative medallions for New Court 1965 and M M de Rothschild Frères 1967 »
Trowel for the Topping-out ceremony for No.1 St Swithin's Lane, 2001 »
Silver-gilt tray with arms of Nathaniel, 1st Lord Rothschild, c.1885 »
Case 5
Bust of Baron Lionel de Rothschild, 1880 »
Silver Hanukkah lamp, c.1800-1805 »
Queen Mary's Committee for District Nursing medal awarded to Yvonne de Rothschild, 1947 »
Glass vase presented to Michael Bucks to mark 50 years' service, 1974 »
Case 6
Set of silver beakers for the wedding of_Baron Mayer Carl and Louise von Rothschild, 1842 »
Silver teapot used in the New Court staff tearoom, 1912 »
Victorian clock made by Adams of 1, St Swithin's Lane, c.1880 »
