Chromium Collection

Advert for Terrys exerciser for men 1939
Christmas gift ideas from Herbert Terry exercisers, including steelstrand expander, golfer pocket wrist exerciser, spring grip dumbbells

Advert for Main Mainstat gas cookers 1938
Providing ample accommodation for all the food and untensils required in cooking for a family of 6 to 8. This is one of the popular Main gas cookers obtainable in all-enamel

White Star Line, MV Britannic, chromium clock in the form of a ship's wheel of the type purchased on board. 4.5 inches. Date: 1930s

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989490 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989467 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Bag
Fortnum & Mason. Black calf bag. Bembaron design. 3 pockets, one lined black, one red & white. Modernistic chromium clasp. 1930s style. Artist: Anon. Date: 1931

Modern Beauty Culture: An interior view at a West End beauty shop (b / w photo)
5998099 Modern Beauty Culture: An interior view at a West End beauty shop (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Part of a boudoir dressing-room in dove grey satin and chromium plated metal, by Eugene Printz of Paris, 1932. A room design by French designer Eugene Printz (1889?1948). From The Studio Volume 103

Advert for Ronson lighters 1938
Give her a lighter that lights! Advertisement for a range of lighters by Ronson. 1938

Vitramant Coloured Pedestal Lavatory (washbasin) finished in black enamel. Date: circa 1920s

Vitromant Coloured pedestal Lavatory (Wash Basin)
Vitromant Coloured pedestal Lavatory (Wash Basin / sink) in pink enamel with chromium plated fittings. Date: circa 1920s

Advert for Asprey gift for christmas 1936
Acceptable gifts for christmas. Date: 1936

Advert for Asprey sunburst clocks 1934
New wall sunburst clocks, glass clock with wall bracket and curve glass, chromium scroll ends. Date: 1934

Vitromant Coloured Water Closet (toilet)
Vitromant Coloured Water Closet Suite (toilet) - finished in fetching pink enamel with a polished mahogany seat. Date: circa 1920s

The Senlac Marble Lavatory (Wash Basin) Suite in Dove Tigrato, Veneto Crocicohio or Cippolino Versilla. Date: circa 1920s

Coloured Enamel Iron Bath with Chromium plated fittings from a catalogue for Nicholls and Clarke Ltd. London. Manufacturers and Merchants of Building Materials. Date: circa 1920s

Foyer Door Handles with Doverite grips in a variety of colours - particularly suitable for cinemas and theatres ! Date: circa 1920s

The Classic Marble Lavatory (Wash Basin) Suite
The Classic Marble Lavatory (Wash Basin / sink) Suite in Breche Violetta Rose Aurore Date: circa 1920s

Vitromant Coloured Shelf Lavatory (Wash Basin / sink) - from the Vitromant Sanitaryware range - from a catalogue for Nicholls and Clarke Ltd. London

Advert fo Revelation suitcases 1938
Going away at Christmas? - Giving away at Christmas ? Going away? Then go with efficient suitcase - a Revelation!... You can pack it quickly, easily, and as full as you like

Advert for Asprey cocktail cabinets 1936
Cocktail wagon in walnut and chromium, closing mahogany with chromium mounts, walnut with rising back panel fitted with English cut glass and separate serving tray and limed oak

Chromite C013 / 6672
Chromite (iron chromium oxide) is the ore of chromium and has an attractive shiny surface. It is used in the manufacture of stainless steel and in metallic paints

Tourmaline cut stones see 666
A group of tourmaline cut stones. Tourmaline is the name given to a group of eleven minerals which all have a general chemical formula

Natural ruby in marble
From the mines of Mogok in Burma (Myanmar). Ruby is the red variety of the mineral corundum with small impurities of chromium that turn it red

Uvarovite garnets comprise of (calcium chromium silicate). They are characterized by their green colour and rounded crystals of either 12 or 24 faces

Emerald crystals and cut stone
Emerald is a variety of beryl (beryllium aluminum silicate). The rich, green colour is attributed to small amounts of chromium which is unmatched by any other mineral species

Chromite (iron chromium oxide) is the ore of chromium and has an attractive shiny surface. It is used in the manufacture of stainless steel and in metallic paints

Advert fo Revelation suitcases 1939
Expanding suitcases. Confidence in having the best - confidence in knowing that your suitcase will always adjust itself to whatever you wish to pack - confidence too

Advert for Main Mainstat gas cookers with no stooping
Cooking without stooping. In kitchens where there is more than the usual space available, or where it is desirable to untilize an open-range setting setting the Maintop gas cooker provides a

Advert fo Revelation suitcases 1937
Advertisement for Revelation leather suitcases with chromium-plated locks and fittings. 1937

Chromium. Samples of the transition metal chromium (Cr). Chromium has the atomic number 24 and is a hard, metallic element that can be highly polished

Transition metals. In general, the transition metal elements are hard and inert, and have high melting points. Some are strongly magnetic, such as iron, cobalt, and nickel

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"Shining with Elegance: The Timeless Allure of Chromium" Step back in time to the glamorous era of the 1930s, where chromium reigned supreme as a symbol of modernity and sophistication. From household appliances to luxurious accessories, this versatile metal captivated the hearts and minds of people across various industries. In 1939, Terry's Exerciser for Men boasted about its cutting-edge design featuring sleek chromium accents. This advert showcased how even exercise equipment could exude style and class. Meanwhile, Main Mainstat gas cookers in 1938 embraced chromium's durability and lustrous finish to enhance their kitchen appliances. These cookers not only promised efficient cooking but also added a touch of elegance to any culinary space. On board the White Star Line's MV Britannic, a magnificent chromium clock adorned the ship's grand interiors. A testament to both functionality and opulence, this clock exemplified how even timekeeping instruments were elevated by chromium's allure. Ronson lighters from 1938 took advantage of chromium's corrosion resistance properties while showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. These lighters became coveted accessories that exuded refinement during an era when smoking was considered fashionable. The Vitramant Coloured Pedestal Lavatory featured a washbasin made with high-quality materials like porcelain and chrome-plated metal. Its vibrant colors combined with polished chromium details transformed mundane bathroom fixtures into works of art. Hamleys Toy Shop catalogues from 1937 highlighted children's toys crafted with litho-chromium finishes—proof that even playtime wasn't exempt from embracing this captivating material. Whether it was cars or dolls' houses, these toys sparkled with youthful charm. Beyond everyday items, beauty shops embraced the allure too. Modern Beauty Culture captured West End beauty shops' interior views through black-and-white photographs—a world where mirrors framed in gleaming chrome reflected timeless glamour onto patrons seeking indulgence in their beauty routines.