Metalworking Collection (page 6)

King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) visit a factory workshop during a tour of the North Eastern Counties of England. Date: circa 1916

Sebastian Andorfer (1469-1537), 1517. Creator: Hans Maler
Sebastian Andorfer (1469-1537), 1517

German Renaissance metalwork, (1898). Creator: Unknown
German Renaissance metalwork, (1898). Figs 1-6: Representations of armour from the Kabinet der Handzeichnungen alter Meister at Munich...Many weapons and armours, the surfaces of which are

Metalworkers, Styria, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Metalworkers, Styria, Austria, c1935. Factory workers using an industrial hammer to shape steel. From " Osterreich - Land Und Volk", (Austria, Land and People). [R

The strokes of his hammer on the anvil kept time to his song, (1907). Creator: Unknown
The strokes of his hammer on the anvil kept time to his song, (1907). The German composer Handel is inspired by the sound of a hammer on an anvil: he was overtaken by a heavy shower of rain

Forging the Anchor, 1892. Creator: Unknown
Forging the Anchor, 1892. Scene in a foundry, men hammering a ships anchor. After a painting in the Colchester and Ipswich Museums Collection. From " Modern Art Monographs"

A Portable Smelting Furnace, 1761. Creator: Unknown
A Portable Smelting Furnace, 1761. Diagram of small furnace and bellows. From " The Gentlemans Magazine"

Press and Dies Formerly Used in the Mint, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
Press and Dies Formerly Used in the Mint, (c1872). Machinery used for pressing metal coins in the Royal Mint at Tower Hill in London. From Old and New London, Vol

Interior of the Mint, c1872. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Mint, c1872. Workers at the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London. From Old and New London, Vol. II: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places, by Walter Thornbury

Oxyacetylene flame cutting in a factory or workshop in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Date: circa 1920s

Making Armour for the Knights of Old, c1934. Illustration showing an armourers workshop containing a forge and anvil, and pieces of armour

Work in an Iron Foundry and Smithy During The Period of the Middle Ages, c1934. Illlustration showing iron founding and tool-making

Zulu blacksmiths at work, 1849. Artist: George French Angas
Zulu blacksmiths at work, 1849. Plate 23 from The Kafirs Illustrated by George French Angas

Boys of Bradfield College making shell parts, Berkshire, c1916 (1928). From The Wonder Book of Soldiers for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co

Tin workers, Cairo, Egypt, late 19th or early 20th century

Village Blacksmiths, 1883. A print from The Life and explorations of David Livingstone, LL.D. compiled from reliable sources, Adam and Co, 14 Ivy Lane, London and Newcastle, 1883

Advertisement for the Women Metal Workers company in London, 1901. Illustration from The Connoisseur, (December 1901)

Coppersmith, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Coppersmith, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

Spur maker, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Spur maker, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

Goldbeater, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Goldbeater, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

Bell and cannon caster, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Bell and cannon caster, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix

Armourer, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Armourer, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

Wire worker, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Wire worker, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

Sword maker, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Sword maker, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

Tinman, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Tinman, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

The Forge, c20th century (1914-1915). Artist: John Hassall
The Forge, c20th century (1914-1915). From The Studio Volume 63. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1914-1915]

Invitation to a meeting of the Goldsmiths Company, 1707, (1894). From the Bagford Collection, British Museum. An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green

Trotting Cracks at the Forge, 1869. Artist: Currier and Ives
Trotting Cracks at the Forge, 1869

The village blacksmith

The Bessemer process for the mass-production of steel, c1880. Artist: CJB
The Bessemer process for the mass-production of steel, c1880. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York, c1880)

Basin maker, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Basin maker, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

Smelting iron furnace, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Smelting iron furnace, pig iron mould, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Forging mill, furnace, ground moulding, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Fishing hook manufacturing, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Metal gilders, 1751-1777
Gilder, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

The Iron Founder, Rotherham, Yorkshire, 1821. Metal worker ladling molten metal drawn off from the furnace on the left into a mould created by a pattern pressed into damp sand

Iron foundry, 1802. At top are two views of a furnace, on the right showing the operation of the bellows which supplied the draught and, on the left, smelted metal being poured into moulds

Interior, Thomas Firth & Sons Norfolk Works, Sheffield, c1890. Twelve men, each with a work station facing a window, hand-cutting files from blanks of crucible steel

Needle making workshop, 1751-1780. Cutting needle lengths from steel wire (1), flattening the end (4), stamping the eye (2), punching the eye (3), filing the eye and pointing the end (7)

Button Maker, 1823. Stamping out metal buttons. A blank is held in place and a weight holding the die for the pattern being worked is raised by a rope and pulley wheel and dropped onto the blank

Pin and needle maker, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman
Pin and needle maker, c1559-1591. A craftsman and two assistants busy in a workshop

The spur maker, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman
The spur maker, c1559-1591. A craftsman talks to a customer while continuing to file a spur which is held in a vice. Behind him in his workshop a fire is burning in the furnace where he heats metal

Sword maker, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman
Sword maker, c1559-1591. A craftsman at his workbench holds an item in a vice while he works on it with a file. Around him are daggers and swords he has made

Armourer, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman
Armourer, c1559-1591. An armourer in his workshop using a hammer to shape a piece of armour. On display in front of his shop are items he has made, including a full suit of armour

Baker and Finnemores pen factory, St Pauls Square, Birmingham, England, 1870
Bakers and Finnemores Pen Factory, St Pauls Square, Birmingham, England, 1870. On the left, blanks are being stamped from strips of steel with machines powered through shaft and belting

Making chains in the Cradley Heath district of the Black Country in the English Midlands, 1890. Women made the smaller sizes of chain. A No.8 had about 79 links per metre

Itinerant tinker and his boy assistant, Piemonte (Piedmont) region, north-west Italy, 1825. A woman brings a utensil for repair

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Metalworking is an ancient craft that has shaped civilizations and left a lasting mark on history. From the magnificent Trundholm sun chariot, dating back to the Early Bronze Age in 1400 BC, to the skilled hands of blacksmiths meticulously crafting metal hoops for wagon wheels in 1903, it has always been at the heart of innovation and creation. The Vickers Iron Foundry in Barrow-in-Furness stands as a testament to the industrial revolution, where molten iron was transformed into sturdy structures that propelled progress forward. Witnessing a blast furnace in action is like observing raw power harnessed to shape metals into tools and machinery. Baldwin's Works in Port Talbot, Wales showcases how metalworking became intertwined with architectural marvels. The silver altar from Husu's chapel exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship achieved by combining ebony and precious metals. Delving further into history, we encounter intricate gold rings adorned with cameos from the 3rd century BC or King Arthur himself immortalized through a bronze sculpture created in 1513. A wreath crafted from pure gold during the 4th century BC serves as a reminder of opulence and beauty. Intriguing artifacts such as cabassets made around 1570 demonstrate not only functionality but also artistic expression through steelwork combined with black paint and brass rosette rivets. Delicate lion head earrings or ear pendants made from gold during different eras transport us back to ancient times when jewelry symbolized status and elegance. Metalworking encompasses more than just forging objects; it encapsulates human ingenuity throughout time. It tells stories of technological advancements, cultural expressions, and artistic mastery passed down through generations. Whether it be creating grand sculptures or delicate adornments fit for royalty, metalworking continues to captivate our imagination while leaving an indelible mark on our collective history.