Handles Collection

Advert, Gaskell & Chambers Ltd, Bar Fitters
Advert for Gaskell & Chambers Ltd (incorporated with Yates & Greenways), Bar Fitters, Manufacturers of Beer Engines and Hotel Bar Requisites, Counters, Back Fittings, Seating

Teenage barmaid, Halfway House, Rame, Cornwall
Teenage barmaid at the Halfway House, Rame, Cornwall. circa 1980s

Silhouette of barmaid and customer in a pub
The best drink is the last drink -- scene at 10pm in The Crown, Harrogate, with a barmaid, a customer and his dog

Fire-Fighting Motorcycle
Merryweathers fire-fighting motor-cycle and sidecar unit of 1910, with manual fire- pump mounted on a platform

Picture No. 11992900
Robin, two Robins on spade handles in winter snow Date:

Good Luck card with two cricket bats, a ball and a wicket. Date: circa 1890s

Toilet Services, Real Wedgwood Ware, Plate 50, showing patterned washing bowls, jugs, soap dishes, and a slop pail far too nice to put slops in. Date: circa 1880s

Roanoid bakelite doorknob and keyhole cover in marbled cream and brown. Date: 1930s

Sword cutters are busy making officers ceremonial swords or refurbishing old ones in preparation for the Coronation. The Wilkinson Sword Co which still carries on this work has orders for over 2000

Late C18 Fire Engine
Known as a bed-poster, this London engine is a manual machine worked by pumping handles on either side : a Beadle and a Watchman are in official attendance

Two Scottish frogs on a New Year card
Two Scottish frogs in tartan on a New Year card in the shape of a tankard with two handles. Date: circa 1890s

Wheatstone's needle (pointer) telegraph, 1890
3479996 Wheatstone's needle (pointer) telegraph, 1890; (add.info.: Wheatstone's needle (pointer) telegraph; the sender; left and receiver, 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Wheatstone's Signal electromagnetic telegraph, 1890
3479994 Wheatstone's Signal electromagnetic telegraph, 1890; (add.info.: Wheatstone's Signal ABC electromagnetic telegraph.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Pulvermacher's chain
5311895 Pulvermacher's chain; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Pulvermacher's chain: the patient would hold the handles of the zinc/copper/zinc chain, each link of which was wound round wood)

A stock pot
5307355 A stock pot.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a stock pot. A stock pot is traditionally used to make stock or broth, which can be the basis for cooking more complex recipes)

Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850
3479983 Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph)

Man failing to open a drawer and instead pulling off the handles. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4679206 Man failing to open a drawer and instead pulling off the handles. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and etched by John Augustus Atkinson from Illustrations of the Miseries of Human Life

Rear elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph, 1890
3479995 Rear elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph, 1890; (add.info.: Rear elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph; showing the current reverser)

Sending a high speed message on the Wheatstone Automatic telegraph, 1879
3479997 Sending a high speed message on the Wheatstone Automatic telegraph, 1879; (add.info.: Sending a high speed message on the Wheatstone Automatic telegraph; General Post Office; St)

Pulvermacher's chain
5311888 Pulvermacher's chain; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Pulvermacher's chain: the patient would hold the handles of the zinc/copper/zinc chain, each link of which was wound round wood)

Bronze ritual wine vessel, 11th bc
3507230 Bronze ritual wine vessel, 11th bc; (add.info.: Bronze ritual wine vessel from the Western Zhou Dynasty. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive.

Front elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph, 1850
3479993 Front elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Front elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850
3479988 Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph)

Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850
3479985 Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph)

Wheatstone's relay, 1890
3479990 Wheatstone's relay, 1890; (add.info.: Wheatstone's relay; which enabled the electric telegraph to be used over a long distance, 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850
3479987 Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph)

Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850
3479986 Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph)

Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850
3479984 Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph)

Cow Headed Handle (image 2 of 2), Probably Ptolemaic period (332-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Cow Headed Handle (image 2 of 2), Probably Ptolemaic period (332-30 BCE)

Cow Headed Handle (image 1 of 2), Probably Ptolemaic period (332-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Cow Headed Handle (image 1 of 2), Probably Ptolemaic period (332-30 BCE)

Handle with Kala Head, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Handle with Kala Head, 13th century

Flowers in a Handled Vase, between c1919 and c1922. Creator: Edward Middleton Manigault
Flowers in a Handled Vase, between c1919 and c1922

Silver Sugar Bowl, c. 1936. Creator: Herbert Russin
Silver Sugar Bowl, c. 1936

Pewter Sugar Bowl, 1935/1942. Creator: Samuel O. Klein
Pewter Sugar Bowl, 1935/1942

Silver Sugar Bowl, c. 1936. Creator: Leo Drozdoff
Silver Sugar Bowl, c. 1936

Silver Beaker with Handles, c. 1939. Creator: Rose Campbell-Gerke
Silver Beaker with Handles, c. 1939

Silver Sugar Bowl, c. 1936. Creator: Paul Ward
Silver Sugar Bowl, c. 1936

Bellows, c. 1937. Creator: Katharine Merrill
Bellows, c. 1937

Vase, c. 1936. Creator: Michael Trekur
Vase, c. 1936

Vase, c. 1940. Creator: Michael Trekur
Vase, c. 1940

Jar, 1939. Creator: Anne Nemtzoff
Jar, 1939

Crock, c. 1939. Creator: Anne Nemtzoff
Crock, c. 1939

Crock, c. 1939. Creator: Anne Nemtzoff
Crock, c. 1939

Covered Tub, c. 1937. Creator: Edward White
Covered Tub, c. 1937

Crock, c. 1936. Creator: Fred Weiss
Crock, c. 1936

Batter Jar, c. 1936. Creator: Fred Weiss
Batter Jar, c. 1936

Two-Handled Crock, c. 1936. Creator: Fred Weiss
Two-Handled Crock, c. 1936

Crock, c. 1939. Creator: Elsie Wein
Crock, c. 1939

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"Handles: The Unsung Heroes of Everyday Life" In this captivating advert by Gaskell & Chambers Ltd, renowned Bar Fitters, we are transported to the charming Halfway House in Rame, Cornwall. A teenage barmaid gracefully serves a customer as their silhouettes blend into the lively ambiance of the pub. But handles go beyond just serving drinks, and are present even in unexpected places like fire-fighting motorcycles, as showcased in Picture No. 11992900. These sturdy grips ensure that brave firefighters can maneuver swiftly through chaotic scenes, saving lives with every twist and turn. And what about those Roanoid bakelite doorknobs and keyhole covers? They add a touch of elegance to any door while providing functionality and security for your home or office. Meanwhile, sword cutters diligently work on crafting officers' ceremonial swords or restoring ancient ones. Their skilled hands bring history back to life with each stroke of their tools. Speaking of history, let's not forget the late C18 Fire Engine that stands proudly amidst its contemporaries. Its robust handle symbolizes strength and resilience - qualities shared by those who fought fires centuries ago. On a lighter note, two Scottish frogs adorably hop onto a New Year card, spreading joy and cheer with their whimsical charm. It reminds us that they are also be found in unexpected places - even on greeting cards. Moving away from whimsy but still embracing craftsmanship is the White Star Line soup tureen engineered by Walker and Hall Engineers Mess. Its ornate handle adds an exquisite touch to dining experiences while showcasing true artistry at its finest. Lastly, we stumble upon Real Wedgwood Ware's Plate 50 featuring toilet services - an essential part of our daily routines often overlooked until needed most. Yet again, it is handles that provide comfort and convenience when nature calls. So next time you come across a handle - whether it be on your morning coffee mug or the door to your favorite pub - take a moment to appreciate its significance.