Hinges Collection

Strap Hinges, c. 1936. Creator: Rollington Campbell
Strap Hinges, c. 1936

Pa. German Hinges and Hasp on a Conestoga Wagon Tool Box, c. 1937. Creator: Herman Bader
Pa. German Hinges and Hasp on a Conestoga Wagon Tool Box, c. 1937

Pa. German Cupboard, c. 1936. Creator: Edgar L. Pearce
Pa. German Cupboard, c. 1936

Bracelet, c. 1939. Creator: Walter G. Capuozzo
Bracelet, c. 1939

RMS Olympic - stateroom cabin door (detail)
RMS Olympic - rare walnut satinwood 1/2 veneer two panel First Class stateroom cabin door (detail) with gilt and silver plated door furniture

RMS Olympic - stateroom cabin door
RMS Olympic - rare walnut satinwood 1/2 veneer two panel First Class stateroom cabin door with gilt and silver plated door furniture. Comprising fingerplate, door handles and grip bar stamped C86

Gothic mitten gauntlet, c. 1450 (steel)
490853 Gothic mitten gauntlet, c.1450 (steel) by Italian School, (15th century); 30.2x10.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance

Wedding Ring, c. 1937. Creator: Bertha Semple
Wedding Ring, c. 1937

Iron Hinges on Door, c. 1936. Creator: Bertha Semple
Iron Hinges on Door, c. 1936

Strap Hinges, c. 1939. Creator: Manuel G. Runyan
Strap Hinges, c. 1939

For Sundays Dinner, 1888. Creator: William Michael Harnett
For Sundays Dinner, 1888. A plucked chicken, a few stray feathers remaining, hangs upside-down by one foot, illuminated. Behind it the metal hinges and wood panels of a door are visible

Hinges and Bolt, c. 1939. Creator: Manuel G. Runyan
Hinges and Bolt, c. 1939

Sugar and Tea Box, c. 1936. Creator: Edward L Loper
Sugar and Tea Box, c. 1936

Small chest on four bracket feet with straps, three locks and handle (oak & iron)
NCO404080 Small chest on four bracket feet with straps, three locks and handle (oak & iron) by English School, (16th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English

Weak hinges (litho)
6021098 Weak hinges (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weak hinges. Illustration for How To Live In A Flat by Heath Robinson and K R G Browne (Hutchinson)

Reliquary containing the relics of St. Benoit, placed in the crypt in 1108 (metal)
NUL311551 Reliquary containing the relics of St. Benoit, placed in the crypt in 1108 (metal) by French School, (12th century); Abbaye de Fleury, Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire, Loiret

Hinges (litho)
3642516 Hinges (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hinges. Illustration for Everybodys Enquire Within (Amalgamated Press, c 1937).); © Look and Learn

Christmas card in the shape of a rabbit hutch with the doors open and five rabbits inside. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Page from metalwork catalogue: Hinges (litho)
6005851 Page from metalwork catalogue: Hinges (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hinges)

The Old Violin, c. 1890. Creator: John Frederick Peto
The Old Violin, c. 1890

Still Life—Violin and Music, 1888. Creator: William Michael Harnett
Still Life--Violin and Music, 1888

Old Barn Door
Weathered facade of an old barn with door and window; Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada

Weathered blue wooden shed door, Kobuk, Northwestern Alaska, USA
Close-up of a weathered blue shed door in Kobuk; Northwestern Alaska, Alaska, United States of America

Large Metal Decorative Hinges On A Weathered Wooden Barn Door; Fussen, Germany

Christmas card in the form of a folding screen, with blue and pink flowers and green foliage. (2 of 2) circa 1890s

Siege weapon - Door raising device
Two detailed drawings of a military siege weapon designed to raise an ememies door of its hinges. Date: 1588

Two Designs Hinges 1899 Graphite gouache sheet
Artokoloro

Three farmers at a window, Frans van den Wijngaerde, 1636 - 1679

A Street Hardware Stall, Japan - selling a wide array of goods including scissors, tongs, trowels, pans, hinges and metal rods. Date: circa 1910s

Propeller and rudder of large ship
The propeller and rudder of mid-sized vessel, with a hardy dock worker demonstrating the scale of the thing. Date: circa 1920s

Waltham Abbey Altar
The original Nave of Waltham Abbey, Essex, England. On the right is the Norman south doorway and the door, with its curious crescent-shaped hinges. Date: 11th century

Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) adult pair, at nest with chicks, nest behind hinge on barn door, England, june

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"Hinges: The Unsung Heroes of Functionality and Style" Nash Garage, RMS Olympic Stateroom Cabin Door, Gothic Mitten Gauntlet - these seemingly unrelated objects share a common thread that often goes unnoticed - hinges. These small yet essential mechanisms have been an integral part of our lives for centuries, providing stability and convenience in various forms. Take a step back in time to the luxurious stateroom cabin door aboard the majestic RMS Olympic. Every detail meticulously crafted, including the hinges that allowed smooth opening and closing with elegance. Similarly, the Gothic mitten gauntlet from 1450 showcases how even armor relied on hinges for flexibility and protection. But it's not just grandeur where hinges shine; they also find their place in everyday items like wedding rings or iron hinges on doors created by Bertha Semple. These functional pieces blend seamlessly into our lives while ensuring durability and reliability. Manuel G. Runyan's strap hinges from 1939 demonstrate how aesthetics can merge with functionality effortlessly. Their intricate designs add character to any structure they adorn while serving their primary purpose flawlessly and can not limited to large-scale applications either; William Michael Harnett's painting "For Sunday's Dinner" captures the essence of a humble hinge on a wooden chest holding treasures within. It reminds us that even mundane objects rely on this unassuming mechanism for security and accessibility. Edward Loper's sugar and tea box from 1936 showcases how craftsmanship extends beyond furniture or architecture; even small containers benefit from well-designed hinges that ensure easy access without compromising style. Finally, let us not forget about practicality when discussing hinges – as seen in the small chest on four bracket feet with straps, three locks, and handle made of oak & iron. This piece exemplifies versatility through its multiple locking points secured by sturdy hinge systems. Whether we realize it or not, hinges play an indispensable role in our daily lives.