Iron Collection (page 7)

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Giraffe
Salome Zhividze

The Iron Lady
Jorge Ruiz Dueso

Laundry Time Pictufy
Pictufy

Laundry Time Pictufy
Pictufy

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Giraffe
Salome Zhividze

The Iron Lady
Jorge Ruiz Dueso

Laundry Time
Pictufy Studio by Fredrika

Chocolat chaude
Christine von Diepenbroek

The Iron Lady
Jorge Ruiz Dueso

Interior of a working class home 1920
Decor of early 1910s working class home, but photograph taken near the end or just after the First World War, showing carpeted floor, wallpaper, photographs in frames and ornaments on shelving

Smelting Furnace - Sierra Leone, West Africa
Smelting in a bloomery-type furnace in Sierra Leone, West Africa. circa 1910s

Iron smelting in a furnace, Bronze Age, Kazakhstan area
Craftsmen (blacksmiths) of the Bronze Age in the Kazakhstan area, smelting and shaping metal (iron) using an ancient furnace with bellows. 3000-1200 BCE

Clay pipes from Southorns pipeworks, Broseley, Shropshire
A selection of clay pipes found in the workshops of Southorns pipeworks, Broseley, Shropshire - now The Broseley Pipe Museum Date: 1987

Mr Ivor Southorn, at the Brosley Clay Pipe works
Mr Ivor Southorn, whose great, great grandfather William Southorn started clay pipemaking on an industrial scale in Broseley, Shropshire

Scorodite, Tincroft Mine, Illogan, Cornwall, England
This specimen was drawn for Specimens of British Minerals, Selected from the Cabinet of Philip Rashleigh (1797, Volume 1, Plate 9, Figure 3) which states Is copper ore of a dull olive-green colour

Chalcopyrite with Quartz and Minor Sphalerite, United Kingdom
This specimen was drawn for Specimens of British Minerals, Selected from the Cabinet of Philip Rashleigh (1797, Volume 1, Plate 7, Figure 3) which states Is yellow copper ore

Chalcopyrite with Malachite, East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall, England
Capillary chalcopyrite with malachite. This specimen was drawn for Specimens of British Minerals, Selected from the Cabinet of Philip Rashleigh (1797, Volume 1, Plate 6)

Chalcocite with Chalcopyrite, Tincroft Mine, Illogan, Cornwall, England
Steel coloured crystals of chalcocite covering chalcopyrite. This botryoidal variety of chalcopyrite is known as blister copper

Hematite, Buxton, England
Massive, compact, water worn hematite, dark red in colour. The specimen label states Iron Ore, the best pieces are used for burnishing when polished - from Buxton or thereabouts

Goethite with Calcite, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England
Stalactitic goethite with colourless calcite crystals. This variety of goethite, known as brush ore, was high quality iron ore from the Forest of Dean, often containing between 60-65% iron

Chalcopyrite on Baryte, Ecton Mine, Ecton Hill, Staffordshire, England
Brassy yellow chalcopyrite on botryoidal cream baryte. This specimen is a classic example from the Ecton Copper Mines in Staffordshire. Chalcopyrite is an important copper ore

King Solomons Pool, Perranporth beach, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s
A view of King Solomons Pool, a mine adit from Gravel Hill Mine at the north end of Perranporth beach. Two young women stand looking into the pool. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Iron jaw act
Unidentified iron jaw act. The performer held one end of a leather strap with their teeth while the other end of the strap had a hook which was attached to a trapeze or, in this case

Rushlight and candle holder
Iron rushlight and candle holder with a wooden base, made in Ireland, 1700-1800. Date: 1700-1800

Tinder box
Canister tinder box made from sheet iron, with a tube candle socket and a ring carrying handle, made in England c.1750-1775. Date: c.1750-1775

Fire dog
One of a pair of wrought iron fire dogs with turned brass finials, arched legs and tapered uprights, decorated with raised decoration of Xs and carved feather motifs

Fire dogs
One of a pair of wrought iron fire dogs with turned brass finials, arched legs and tapered uprights, decorated with raised decoration of Xs and carved feather motifs

Fireback and grate
Cast iron fireback with a grate component and an arched top, decorated with a vase, roses and other floral motifs within a trailing foliate border surmounted by sea-monsters, possibly Flemish

Laguna Miluni, contaminated with mine effluent and with a low level due to drought. This reservoir is fed by glacial meltwater from the Andean peak, Huayna Potosi, Bolivian Andes. October 2015

Palace Garden Gate Botanical Gardens Sydney
The Palace Garden Gate was built to commemorate the International Exhibition of 1879. The gates give access to the upper Botanical Gardens from opposite Governor Bourkes statue

Forging at the foundry of AT Green & Sons Ltd, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. Impression die forging pounds or presses metal between two dies (called tooling)

Celtic Iron Knives, Iron Age, Germany, 1st century BC
Celtic Iron Knives. Iron Age, germany, 1st century BC

Roll of still chain for sale. Metal factory. Vung Tau. Vietnam

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings DP235184
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, Spring Gardens, Ditherington, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Interior view of the kiln, reinforced by scaffolding during restoration

Contemporary art metal sculture and fountain in the city centre of Alesund, More og Romsdal county, Norway

Vizcaya Bridge or Puente Colgante, Portugalete, Biscay, Basque Country, Spain

Africa, Senegal, Saint-Louis. An old steam crane

Militia or Marine Pattern. 78 in flintlock musket, 1759
Militia or Marine Pattern.78 in flintlock musket, 1759; 42 in barrel, iron ramrod, no escutcheon or tail-pipe. Date: 1759

The iron pyramid of Parallel 38, Fiumara d'Arte, Motta d'Affermo, Nebrodi mountains, Messina province, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Aerial of the iron pyramid of Parallel 38 against the sea, Fiumara d'Arte, Motta d'Affermo, Nebrodi mountains, Messina province, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Paris
Alessio Trerotoli

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History of Iron: Metal rolling in the ealry 20th century
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History of Iron: Casting iron in Africa
3787572 History of Iron: Casting iron in Africa; (add.info.: History of Iron: Casting iron in Africa. Liebig collectible card series (French title: Histoire du fer'). 1914

History of Iron: Ironwork by Ancient Germans
3787573 History of Iron: Ironwork by Ancient Germans; (add.info.: History of Iron: Ironwork by Ancient Germans. Liebig collectible card series (French title: Histoire du fer'). 1914

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"Iron: A Symbol of Strength, Power, and Resilience" Iron has long been a symbol of strength and power throughout history. From the cover of the first issue of Ms. Magazine in 1972 to Antonio Maria Fabres y Costa's painting "The Thief, " iron has made its mark on art and culture. In Oxfordshire, UK, the Uffington White Horse stands tall as an ancient figure carved into the hillside, showcasing the enduring nature of iron. Margaret Thatcher, known as the Iron Lady for her strong leadership style, exemplified this quality during her time as Prime Minister. The Duke Wellington/Paul Pry statue reminds us of another aspect - its versatility. Whether used in weaponry or everyday objects like walking stick stands or irons on ironing boards with adorable Shar Pei puppies nearby, it serves various purposes. Industrial sites such as Scunthorpe Iron Works and Gelli coalmine in Rhondda demonstrate how iron played a crucial role in shaping economies and communities. The Mills Bomb No 5 hand grenade reminds us that even in times of war (like World War One), iron was utilized for destructive purposes. HMS Iron Duke's involvement in the Great Fire of Smyrna highlights both tragedy and resilience. Just like they are withstand intense heat without losing its form, humanity too can rise from ashes stronger than ever before. Stepping back further into history takes us inside the Great Exhibition of 1851 where cast-iron structures showcased innovation and progress. This event marked a turning point when society recognized not only the functional but also aesthetic value that could be derived from this metal. Whether through artistry or industry, symbolism or functionality, one thing remains clear: Iron is more than just a material; it represents endurance against adversity – an unyielding force that shapes our world.