Stoneworking Collection

'"A Vicar his own Mason" --The Rev. F.W. Ragg helping in the Restoration of his Church at Marsworth, Tring, 1890. From "The Graphic

Sovana Cathedral, detail of the portal column. Sovana, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy

Stonemason 1856
Stonemason about cut into a stone block with his mallet and chisel. Date: 1856

Quarrymans Tools 18th C
Various tools including pickaxes and hammers, used by quarriers in 18th century France. Date: Circa 1760

Khajuraho Temples, India
The Khajuraho Temples, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh Province, India. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Woman Stonemason
A woman working Eilat stone, Israel. Date: 1960s

Stoneworking
French stoneworkers (tailleurs de pierres) at work Date: circa 1845

Stone Cutters
Stone cutters at work. Date: 1930s

Plaster Kiln & Quarry
A quarry from 18th century France. The plaster is carried by horses to the kiln to be processed. Date: Circa 1760

Stoneworkers Tools 18Th
Various tools including pickaxes, hammers and measuring instruments used by stoneworkers and masons in 18th century France. Date: Circa 1760

Gear Lift for Stones
A gear lift for stone blocks in 18th century France. Date: Circa 1760

Stonework in the 18th C
Stoneworkers engaged in various activities in 18th century France. Date: Circa 1760

Carvings on the Khajuraho Temples, India
The ornate carvings on the walls of the Khajuraho Temples, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh Province, India. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Transporting Cut Stone
A stonemason transport dressed stone using an ingenious wheelbarrow with a sail to help him speed the materials along to their destination

Stonemason at Work
A Stonemason prepares a large block of stone whilst sheltering from the hot sun below a wicker shade

Mural Paintings / Rome
Christian wall paintings from the Calixtus catacombs in Rome. The scenes depicted include representations of the dove of Moses and the feeding of the 5000

Stone Quarry
Men loading stone slabs onto a horse-drawn cart at a stone quarry

Statue of lion, Xi Di (Xidi) village, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Anhui Province, China, Asia

C17 MASON / 47
A mason saws a piece of stone for the construction of an ecclesiastical looking building

C17 Stone Worker / Woodcut
A stoneworker working with a hammer and chisel

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"From the intricate carvings of Sovana Cathedral in Tuscany to the ancient techniques of a 19th-century stonemason, the art has stood the test of time. The tools used by quarrymen in the 18th century and plaster kilns that shaped stone are a testament to their craftsmanship. Even women have made their mark as skilled stonemasons, breaking barriers with every chisel strike. Stone cutters meticulously shape each piece, creating masterpieces that will last for centuries. A gear lift system allows for the transportation of massive stones, showcasing both innovation and strength. Whether it's the stunning Khajuraho Temples in India or any other architectural marvels around the world, stoneworking continues to leave its mark on history. "