Rivet Collection

V shop, c1930
Rivetting a firebox

Maison Atelier Horta (Horta Museum), 23-25 Rue Americaine, Brussels, Belgium, c2014-2017
Maison-Atelier Horta (Horta Museum), 23-25 Rue Americaine, Brussels, Belgium, c2014-2017. Designed by Victor Horta in 1898-1901

The Prince of Wales closing the last rivet of the Victoria turbular bridge, 1860
1577594 The Prince of Wales closing the last rivet of the Victoria turbular bridge, 1860; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales closing the last rivet of the Victoria turbular bridge over the St Lawrence)

Men punching rivet holes in steel plate, 1850
3359118 Men punching rivet holes in steel plate, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of men punching rivet holes in steel plate. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The use of a hydraulic punch to make rivet holes, 1850
3359932 The use of a hydraulic punch to make rivet holes, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the use of a hydraulic punch to make rivet holes)

The Prince of Wales riveting the last bolt of the Alexandra Railway Bridge in the Punjaub...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales riveting the last bolt of the Alexandra Railway Bridge in the Punjaub, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

The Prince of Wales closing the last rivet of the Victoria Tubular Bridge over the St. Lawrence... Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales closing the last rivet of the Victoria Tubular Bridge over the St. Lawrence - from a sketch by our special artist in Canada, G. H. Andrews, 1860

A Dog on a Chair, 1860-1891. Creator: Guillaume Anne van der Brugghen
A Dog on a Chair, 1860-1891

Iron Sole, c. 1940. Creator: Rocco Navigato
Iron Sole, c. 1940

Interior of the Tube - Mr. Stephenson Driving the Last Rivet, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Tube - Mr. Stephenson Driving the Last Rivet, 1850. Opening of the Britannia Tubular Bridge across the Menai Straits in Wales....a very interesting episodical proceeding took place in

Boeing RC-135U-BN Combat Sent 3 63-9792
United States Air Force - Boeing RC-135U-BN Combat Sent 3 63-9792 (msn 18706). Built as an RC-135B specification from the outset and later modified by Martin as an RC-135C

Europe, England, London, Tower Bridge

Face-turning lathe and riveting hammer, 18th century
Face-turning lathe and riveting hammer, Block Machinery at Portsmouth naval harbour, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr

Europe, England, London, Tower Bridge and City Hall

Transland Ag-2 N8330H and N8831H
Transland Ag-2 N8830H and N8831H, 1st and 2nd prototypes. For some years after World War II the Transland Aircraft Company of Torrance, California, a division of Hi Shear Rivet Tool Co

Transland Ag-2 N8330H, the first prototype in flight. For some years after World War II the Transland Aircraft Company of Torrance, California, a division of Hi Shear Rivet Tool Co

Boeing RC-135W Rivet Joint 62-4135 Rapture
United States Air Force (USAF) - Boeing RC-135W Rivet Joint 62-4135 Rapture (MSN 18475) Date: circa 1985

Boeing RC-135V Rivet Joint 64-14841
United States Air Force (USAF) - Boeing RC-135V Rivet Joint 64-14841 (MSN 18781), a highly specialised Signals and Communications intelligence gathering aircraft. Date: circa 1990

Boeing VC-135B-BN Stratolifter 62-4130, of the 89th Military Airlift Wing at Andrews Air force Base in June 1976, for duties as a support aircraft for presidential / VVIP transports

Boeing RC-135V Rivet Joint 64-14843
United States Air Force - Boeing RC-135V Rivet Joint 64-14843 (MSN 18782), a highly specialised Signals and Communications Intelligence gathering aircraft, at RAF Mildenhall, November-December 1997

Boeing RC-135V Rivet Joint 64-14842
United States Air Force - Boeing RC-135V Rivet Joint 64-14842 (MSN 18782), a highly specialised Signals and Communications Intelligence gathering aircraft, at RAF Mildenhall, December 1997. Date: 1997

Boeing RC-135W Rivet Joint 62-4135 Rapture
United States Air Force - Boeing RC-135W Rivet Joint 62-4135 Rapture (MSN 18475), at RAF Mildenhall in August 1997. Date: 1997

Boeing RC-135V Rivet Joint 64-14848 (msn ), Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) gatherer, at RAF Mildenhall. Date: circa 1998

Boeing RC-135V Rivet Joint 64-14846
United States Air Force - Boeing RC-135V Rivet Joint 64-14846 (MSN 18786), a highly specialised Signals and Communications Intelligence gathering aircraft, at RAF Mildenhall circa January 1999

An A-20 bomber being riveted by a woman... Douglas Aircraft Company plant at Long Beach, Calif
An A-20 bomber being riveted by a woman worker at the Douglas Aircraft Company plant at Long Beach, Calif

Men and women make efficient operating teams... Douglas Aircraft plant, Long Beach, Calif. 1942
Men and women make efficient operating teams on riveting and other jobs at the Douglas Aircraft plant, Long Beach, Calif. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at this plant are the B-17F

Punching rivet holes in a frame member for a B-25 bomber... North American Aviation, Inc. CA, 1942
Punching rivet holes in a frame member for a B-25 bomber, the plant of North American Aviation, Inc. Calif

Riveting team working on the cockpit shell of a... Douglas Aircraft Co. Long Beach, Calif. 1942
Riveting team working on the cockpit shell of a B-25 [i.e. C-47] bomber at the plant of North American Aviation, Inc. Inglewood [i.e. Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach], Calif

The Duchess of York launching the New "Victoria and Albert"Royal Yacht at Pembroke Dock
1598828 The Duchess of York launching the New " Victoria and Albert" Royal Yacht at Pembroke Dock, HRH driving the Last Rivet (litho) by Begg

Chest, 1873. Creator: Tiffany & Co
Chest, 1873

Fingered Gauntlet for the Right Hand, Nuremberg, c. 1600 / 20. Creator: Unknown
Fingered Gauntlet for the Right Hand, Nuremberg, c. 1600/20

Fingered Gauntlet for the Left Hand, Nuremberg, c. 1600 / 20. Creator: Unknown
Fingered Gauntlet for the Left Hand, Nuremberg, c. 1600/20

Shaffron, Augsburg, 1580 / 1600. Creator: Unknown
Shaffron, Augsburg, 1580/1600

Jousting Lance with Vamplate, Germany, 1400 / 1500. Creator: Unknown
Jousting Lance with Vamplate, Germany, 1400/1500

Gorget, Germany, 1620 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Gorget, Germany, 1620/50

Side Chair, 1722 / 44. Creator: Unknown
Side Chair, 1722/44

Box, 1830 / 70. Creator: Unknown
Box, 1830/70

Side Chair, c. 1780 / 90. Creator: Unknown
Side Chair, c. 1780/90

Armchair, c. 1937. Creator: Arthur Johnson
Armchair, c. 1937

Chair, 1941. Creator: William Kieckhofel
Chair, 1941

Rattle (Matraca), 1941. Creator: William Kieckhofel
Rattle (Matraca), 1941

Small Square Trunk, c. 1940. Creator: Regina Henderer
Small Square Trunk, c. 1940

Deerskin Covered Chest, c. 1942. Creator: Samuel Faigin
Deerskin Covered Chest, c. 1942

Reinforcing bevor, for use in the tourney, with etched decoration, 1550-60 (steel
5938306 Reinforcing bevor, for use in the tourney, with etched decoration, 1550-60 (steel, hammered, shaped, riveted, with etched decoration on a blackened ground) by German School

Reinforcing bevor, for use in the tourney, with etched decoration, 1550-60 (steel
5938300 Reinforcing bevor, for use in the tourney, with etched decoration, 1550-60 (steel, hammered, shaped, riveted, with etched decoration on a blackened ground) by German School

The Opening of the Forth Bridge by HRH the Prince of Wales (engraving)
1047130 The Opening of the Forth Bridge by HRH the Prince of Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prince of Wales fixing the Last Rivet in the Victoria Bridge (engraving)
2773147 The Prince of Wales fixing the Last Rivet in the Victoria Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Buckwheat, Fagopyrum esculentum, and rivet wheat, Triticum turgidum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

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"Rivet: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into the vintage charm of V shop, c1930, where rivets take center stage. This quaint store transports you back to an era when craftsmanship was celebrated. As you stroll along the pedestrian walkway beneath Manhattan Bridge in New York City, your eyes are drawn to vibrant graffiti art that adds a modern twist to the sturdy rivets holding this iconic structure together. In the skies above, Transland Ag-2 N8330H and N8831H soar gracefully, showcasing the power and precision of these aerial wonders. The Transland Ag-2 N8330H captures hearts with its sleek design and impeccable performance. But it is the Boeing RC-135W Rivet Joint 62-4135 Rapture that truly steals the show. With its cutting-edge technology and intelligence-gathering capabilities, this aircraft stands as a testament to human ingenuity. Not far behind is its counterpart, Boeing RC-135V Rivet Joint 64-14841. Its sleek silhouette commands attention as it glides through endless blue skies. Meanwhile, Lockheed EC-130E Rivet Rider 63-9817 takes flight over Europe's enchanting landscapes. From England's Tower Bridge in London to other breathtaking destinations across the continent, this airborne marvel leaves onlookers awe-inspired. The Boeing VC-135B-BN Stratolifter 62-4130 graces our vision next - a true symbol of strength and versatility. Its ability to transport heavy loads effortlessly showcases why it remains an indispensable asset in aviation history. Completing this captivating lineup is Boeing RC-135U-BN Combat Sent 3 63-9792 - a force to be reckoned with. As it patrols high above us all, we find solace knowing that our safety is entrusted in such capable hands. Whether soaring through vast American skies or exploring European horizons from above Tower Bridge, rivets have become the unsung heroes of our modern world.