Metalworker Collection (page 5)

PIN MAKERS, 1568. The manufacture of pins out of brass wire. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

WIREDRAWER, 1568. A wiredrawer manufacturing copper and brass wire in his workshop. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

TOOLMAKERs SHOP, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

SCALE MAKER, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

CLOCKMAKER, 1568. The clockmaker manufactures hourglasses, and builds and paints wooden cases for his carefully made timepieces. Poem by Hans Sachs, woodcut by Jost Amman, 1568

METALWORKER, 1568. The Metalworker makes statuettes, coats-of-arms for noblemens tombs, candlesticks, censers, firehose nozzles, keyrings and many other objects

GRINDER, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

BELL FOUNDER, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

BELL MAKER, 1568. A maker of small bells, to be used for such items as tambourines, sleighs, and fools caps. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

BASIN MAKERS, 1568. The making of brass basins. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

SCYTHE MAKER, 1568. The scythe maker manufactures well-sharpened scythes and sickles for mowing and harvesting. Poem by Hans Sachs, woodcut by Jost Amman, 1568

GOLDSMITH, 1568. The goldsmith makes valuable seals and signet rings, pendants and jewels set with precious stones, chains, necklaces, bracelets, goblets and silver platters and bowls

LANTERN MAKER, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

BLACKSMITH, c1910. An American blacksmith at work in a shop. Photograph, c1910

NEW YORK: METALSMITHS. Two metalsmiths working in the Roycroft Shop, East Aurora, New York. Photographed by Frances Benjamin Johnston, c1900

PENNSYLVANIA: BLACKSMITH. Men working with a pneumatic steam hammer and forges in a blacksmith shop at the mines, Scranton, Pennsylvania. Stereograph, c1905

BLACKSMITH CLASS, c1899. Students learning blacksmithing in metal shop class in a high school in Washington, D.C. Photographed by Francis Benjamin Johnston, c1899

BLACKSMITH CLASS, c1899. African American students learning blacksmithing at the Agricultural and Mechanical College, Greensboro, North Carolina. Photograph, c1899

COLORADO: BLACKSMITH. A blacksmith and two miners standing on the side of a mountain, Colorado. Colored photograph, c1898-1905

COPPERSMITH, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

MINTING COINS, c1515. The minting of coins. Woodcut, German, by Hans Burgkmair, c1515

NEW YORK: BELL FOUNDRY. Moulding and casting bells at Meneelys Bell Foundry in Troy, New York. Wood engraving, mid or late 19th century

NEW YORK: BELL FOUNDRY. The mounting room and yard at Meneelys Bell Foundry in Troy, New York. Wood engraving, mid or late 19th century

Thessaloniki, Greece - Tinman - specialist in tinning copper vessels to make them useable for food/drinking/cooking. Date: circa 1910s

Russian lantern maker in his shop Date: 1902

Hydraulic machine used to power a foundray furnace. Sketch after a Chinese work of 1313
CHINESE FOUNDRY, 1313. Hydraulic machine used to power a foundray furnace. Sketch after a Chinese work of 1313

Postcard of The Village Blacksmith. ca. 1899-1915, A bearded man enacts the title role of Longfellows The Village Blacksmith

Carpenter and metalworker in his workshop in the souk, Old Medina, Marrakech, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

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Step into the world of metalworkers, where craftsmanship and artistry intertwine to create masterpieces that withstand the test of time. In 1903, two skilled blacksmiths meticulously forge a metal hoop, their rhythmic strikes resonating with centuries-old traditions. The wagon wheel they are crafting will carry stories along dusty roads for generations to come. Across the globe in Baghdad, Iraq, a hardware shop bustles with activity as Thomas Pickett's London Trade Card proudly hangs on its walls. A brasier by trade, Pickett's expertise is sought after by locals seeking quality metalwork. Traveling back in time to 1543, we witness Enea Vico's portrayal of Vulcan at his fiery forge. Venus and Mars embrace amidst sparks flying from molten metals - a testament to the power and allure of this ancient craft. Charles Sprague Pearce captures the essence of an Arab jeweler in ca. 1882; his hands delicately shaping precious metals into intricate designs that adorn royalty and commoners alike. Fast forward to 1942 in Inglewood, California - North American Aviation Inc. 's bustling factory floor showcases workers carefully placing metal parts on masonite boards under Alfred T Palmer's watchful lens. Each piece contributes to aircraft that soar through skies with strength and precision. Jost Ammon immortalizes Wenzel Jamnitzer in his study during 1572-75; surrounded by tools and sketches, he epitomizes dedication and innovation as one of history's greatest goldsmiths. Donald Shaw MacLaughlan transports us to a coppersmith workshop in 1900; bathed in warm light filtering through windows adorned with copper creations, artisans shape raw materials into functional works of art. Victor David Brenner commemorates Delacour with a stunning medal from 1899 - every intricately etched detail capturing both skillful design and lasting legacy.