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Repairer Collection

"The Art of Repair: Honoring the Skilled Hands" Celebrating the legacy of repairers, from vintage Singer Sewing Machines to Shoe Repairers Machines

Background imageRepairer Collection: Singer Sewing Machine - Shoe Repairers Machine

Singer Sewing Machine - Shoe Repairers Machine model 29K53. 1932

Background imageRepairer Collection: The scissors, 1700-1800. Creator: W. Barthautz

The scissors, 1700-1800. Creator: W. Barthautz
The scissors, 1700-1800

Background imageRepairer Collection: At the China Repairer's, 1891. Creator: Wenzel Tornoe

At the China Repairer's, 1891. Creator: Wenzel Tornoe
At the China Repairer's, 1891

Background imageRepairer Collection: Old Chairs to Mend, published 1795. Creator: Giovanni Vendramini

Old Chairs to Mend, published 1795. Creator: Giovanni Vendramini
Old Chairs to Mend, published 1795

Background imageRepairer Collection: Bicycle dealer or repairer early 1900s

Bicycle dealer or repairer early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Background imageRepairer Collection: Repairs to TATA truck, West Bengal India, 2019. Creator: Unknown

Repairs to TATA truck, West Bengal India, 2019. Creator: Unknown
Repairs to TATA truck, West Bengal India, 2019

Background imageRepairer Collection: The Clock Doctor, 1871 (oil on canvas)

The Clock Doctor, 1871 (oil on canvas)
CH198756 The Clock Doctor, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Perry, Enoch Wood (1831-1915); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Background imageRepairer Collection: Bellows mender (engraving)

Bellows mender (engraving)
3648027 Bellows mender (engraving) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bellows mender)

Background imageRepairer Collection: The Clock Repairer

The Clock Repairer - People You See. From Teddy Bear (date unknown). Original artwork loaned for scanning by the Illustration Art Gallery. Date: 1960s

Background imageRepairer Collection: The Sportsmans Return, engraved by William Ward (1766-1826) (mezzotint)

The Sportsmans Return, engraved by William Ward (1766-1826) (mezzotint)
BSA273480 The Sportsmans Return, engraved by William Ward (1766-1826) (mezzotint) by Morland, George (1763-1804) (after); Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English, out of copyright

Background imageRepairer Collection: The Cobbler (engraving)

The Cobbler (engraving)
3648001 The Cobbler (engraving) by Bouchardon, Edme (1698-1762) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cobbler. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

Background imageRepairer Collection: Where Does this Wheel Go? (colour litho)

Where Does this Wheel Go? (colour litho)
5197224 Where Does this Wheel Go? (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where Does this Wheel Go)

Background imageRepairer Collection: A study of net repairers (chalk and charcoal on paper)

A study of net repairers (chalk and charcoal on paper)
XKH146468 A study of net repairers (chalk and charcoal on paper) by Liebermann, Max (1847-1935); Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; (add.info.: study for the painting)

Background imageRepairer Collection: Watch Repairer

Watch Repairer
Özden Sözen

Background imageRepairer Collection: Repairer of Seals and Bellows, 1738. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de

Repairer of Seals and Bellows, 1738. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Repairer of Seals and Bellows, 1738

Background imageRepairer Collection: Mountainous Landscape with a Group of Gypsies, 1586-1629. Creator: Aegidius Sadeler II

Mountainous Landscape with a Group of Gypsies, 1586-1629. Creator: Aegidius Sadeler II
Mountainous Landscape with a Group of Gypsies, 1586-1629

Background imageRepairer Collection: Landscape with Gypsy Camp, n. d. Creator: Aegidius Sadeler II

Landscape with Gypsy Camp, n. d. Creator: Aegidius Sadeler II
Landscape with Gypsy Camp, n.d

Background imageRepairer Collection: Maince. emile. 19 ans, ne a Levallois-Perret (Seine)

Maince. emile. 19 ans, ne a Levallois-Perret (Seine). Reparateur d objets d arts. Anarchiste. 6/1/94. 1894

Background imageRepairer Collection: Chairs to Mend, Soho Square, London, 1805

Chairs to Mend, Soho Square, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Background imageRepairer Collection: Bellows to Mend, Smithfield, London, 1805

Bellows to Mend, Smithfield, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Background imageRepairer Collection: The Cobbler, 1918. Artist: Boris Mikhajlovich Kustodiev

The Cobbler, 1918. Artist: Boris Mikhajlovich Kustodiev
The Cobbler, study for the decoration of the Ruzheinaya (Rifle) Square in Petrograd, 1918

Background imageRepairer Collection: Samarkand, Uzbekistan - A Porcelain repairer

Samarkand, Uzbekistan - A Porcelain repairer
Samarkand, Uzbekistan - A beautiful postcard showing a Porcelain repairer. Date: 1907

Background imageRepairer Collection: Disappearing Industries- a cuckoo clock repairer

Disappearing Industries- a cuckoo clock repairer
A man holding a clock, walks the streets of a quiet village looking for work. Date: 1885

Background imageRepairer Collection: Repairer Seals Bellows 1738 Etching engraving

Repairer Seals Bellows 1738 Etching engraving
Artokoloro

Background imageRepairer Collection: Chair menders on the streets of London, 1820-30 (pencil on paper)

Chair menders on the streets of London, 1820-30 (pencil on paper)
XJF354253 Chair menders on the streets of London, 1820-30 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Background imageRepairer Collection: Source Size = 2123 x 2827

Source Size = 2123 x 2827
COBBLER. Egypt, engraving 1879

Background imageRepairer Collection: The Cobblers, 1880 (oil on canvas)

The Cobblers, 1880 (oil on canvas)
XIR172417 The Cobblers, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); 53x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in the Champagne region of France; ); French, out of copyright

Background imageRepairer Collection: A Street Shoe Repairer - Izmir, Turkey

A Street Shoe Repairer - Izmir, Turkey, specifically working on Babouches, a form of heelless slipper, typically in oriental style. Date: circa 1910

Background imageRepairer Collection: Source Size = 2123 x 2827

Source Size = 2123 x 2827
COBBLER. Egypt, engraving 1879

Background imageRepairer Collection: The Clock Repairer

The Clock Repairer
People You See. From Teddy Bear (date unknown)

Background imageRepairer Collection: Shoe Maker & Repairer

Shoe Maker & Repairer
The front window of H.J. Foremans shoe repair shop features replacement heels and polish

Background imageRepairer Collection: A Young Clockmaker

A Young Clockmaker
Young Fred is the fourth in line as watch-repairer at the Fred W.Jensen shop. His Great- Grandfather proudly shows his aptitude and skill with clocks to all his customers!

Background imageRepairer Collection: Furniture Repairer

Furniture Repairer
A man with a wooden leg mends chairs on the street, rebinding the seats with new rushes


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"The Art of Repair: Honoring the Skilled Hands" Celebrating the legacy of repairers, from vintage Singer Sewing Machines to Shoe Repairers Machines, their craftsmanship has stood the test of time. Stepping back in time to early 1900s, where bicycle dealers and repairers were revered for their expertise in keeping wheels spinning smoothly. Unveiling the unsung heroes behind TATA truck repairs in West Bengal, India - these unknown creators ensure that transportation never comes to a halt. "The Clock Doctor" painting takes us back to 1871 when skilled artisans meticulously repaired and restored intricate timepieces with utmost care. Through an enchanting engraving, we glimpse into the world of bellows menders who skillfully fixed musical instruments and breathed life into melodies. Capturing a moment frozen in time, "The Clock Repairer" reminds us of those dedicated individuals who bring ticking clocks back to life one cog at a time. Immortalized through mezzotint artistry by William Ward (1766-1826), "The Sportsmans Return" showcases a grateful hunter seeking out his trusted gunsmith for repairs after a successful hunt. Peering into an engraving titled "The Cobbler, " we witness how this humble repairer expertly mends worn-out shoes while preserving stories embedded within each sole. Inquisitive minds pondered over litho artwork titled "Where Does this Wheel Go?" as they marveled at the precision required by wheel repairers to keep carriages rolling smoothly on cobbled streets. A study captured on chalk and charcoal pays homage to net repairers whose nimble fingers intricately mend fishing nets, ensuring bountiful catches for coastal communities worldwide. Watch Repairer: The guardian of precious moments; these meticulous craftsmen delicately restore watches' inner workings so that time never escapes us.