Rivets Collection

A Dog on a Chair, 1860-1891. Creator: Guillaume Anne van der Brugghen
A Dog on a Chair, 1860-1891

Iron Sole, c. 1940. Creator: Rocco Navigato
Iron Sole, c. 1940

Interior of the Tube - Mr. Stephenson Driving the Last Rivet, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Tube - Mr. Stephenson Driving the Last Rivet, 1850. Opening of the Britannia Tubular Bridge across the Menai Straits in Wales....a very interesting episodical proceeding took place in

Old and New Juxtaposition
A juxtaposition of old and new, as old manmade iron levers used to raise and lower ramps are pictured agains the Renaissance Centre in Detroit Michigan

An A-20 bomber being riveted by a woman... Douglas Aircraft Company plant at Long Beach, Calif
An A-20 bomber being riveted by a woman worker at the Douglas Aircraft Company plant at Long Beach, Calif

Closed burgonet helmet, early 1500s (steel)
490856 Closed burgonet helmet, early 1500s (steel) by Italian School, (16th century); 34.3x25.7x22.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Possibly Milanese.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs

Gothic mitten gauntlet for the right hand, c. 1490 (steel)
490929 Gothic mitten gauntlet for the right hand, c.1490 (steel) by European School, (15th century); 32x9.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Advert, F W Cotterill, Darlaston, Staffordshire
Advert, F W Cotterill, Darlaston, South Staffordshire -- bolts, nuts, rivets and washers. 1904

Chanfron in Maximilian style, c. 1510 (steel)
490903 Chanfron in Maximilian style, c.1510 (steel) by German School, (16th century); 59.2x33.2x10.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Burgonet, c. 1540 (steel)
490857 Burgonet, c.1540 (steel) by Italian School, (16th century); 23.8x29.2x24.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; Italian, out of copyright

Demi-chanfron, Augsburg, c. 1550 (etched & gilded steel with leather)
490820 Demi-chanfron, Augsburg, c.1550 (etched & gilded steel with leather) by German School, (16th century); 6.8x24.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: The chanfron)

Close helmet, c. 1590-1625 (gilded steel with red velvet lining)
490884 Close helmet, c.1590-1625 (gilded steel with red velvet lining) by Dutch School; 33x34x21.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: This helmet was originally intended for field use)

Les Travaux de l Exposition, Un poste de riveurs au chantier de la tour Eiffel (engraving)
2787965 Les Travaux de l Exposition, Un poste de riveurs au chantier de la tour Eiffel (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Travaux de l Exposition)

Portable forge (chromolitho)
977676 Portable forge (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portable forge. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Portrait of a Gentleman, c. 1570 (oil on panel)
3577042 Portrait of a Gentleman, c.1570 (oil on panel) by Mor, Anthonis van Dashorst (Antonio Moro) (c.1519-1576/77); 121.9x89.5 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Gothic fan-shaped pauldron, c. 1485-1500 (steel)
490927 Gothic fan-shaped pauldron, c.1485-1500 (steel) by Missaglia, Antonio (1416/17-95/96); 21.5x25.2x14.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: See also image 490928.); Gift of Mr

Burgonet, c. 1510-40 (steel)
490852 Burgonet, c.1510-40 (steel) by Italian School, (16th century); 25.3x26x25.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Possibly Milanese.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Gorget, c. 1560 (steel)
490849 Gorget, c.1560 (steel) by German School, (16th century); 31.6x25.2x17.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; German, out of copyright

Triple-crested burgonet, c. 1560-70 (steel with leather bands)
490890 Triple-crested burgonet, c.1560-70 (steel with leather bands) by German School, (16th century); 28x30.2x21.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Launch of the New Ironclad "Alexandra", Preliminary Sketches of the Vessel (engraving)
1053508 Launch of the New Ironclad " Alexandra", Preliminary Sketches of the Vessel (engraving) by English School

Close helmet, c. 1580 (etched & gilded steel with brass rivets)
490822 Close helmet, c.1580 (etched & gilded steel with brass rivets) by German School, (16th century); 40x35.5x23 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Pauldron for right shoulder, c. 1560-70 (blued & gilded steel)
490821 Pauldron for right shoulder, c.1560-70 (blued & gilded steel) by Italian School, (16th century); 26.4x28 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Pauldron for right shoulder (blued steel with gilt borders)
490819 Pauldron for right shoulder (blued steel with gilt borders) by Italian School, (17th century); 27.4x24.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Gothic fan-shaped pauldron, c. 1485-1500 (steel)
490928 Gothic fan-shaped pauldron, c.1485-1500 (steel) by Missaglia, Antonio (1416/17-95/96); 21.5x25.2x14.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: See also image 490927.); Gift of Mr

Close helmet for the field, c. 1550-70 (steel, iron, leather & brass)
490921 Close helmet for the field, c.1550-70 (steel, iron, leather & brass) by German School, (16th century); 34.5x20x31.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Two ladies (un named) working in a Fighter Aircraft Factory in The Midlands. Here they are rivetting on the framework of a Spitfire. Picture taken 4th April 1941

Prince Albert drilling - Hyde Park Locomotive Works, Glasgow
December 1919 - Prince Albert (later King George VI - 1895-1952) visits the industrial suburbs of Glasgow, Scotland - pictured here drilling a boiler at the Hyde Park Locomotive Works. Date: 1919

Foot bridge, Hanley, Stoke
A boy sits beside his bicycle on a metal foot bridge in Hanley, Stoke of Trent. Below are roofs and smoking chimneys of South Street, an area of Hanley which is unrecognisable today

Under Blackfriars Railway Bridge, London v2
Blackfriars Railway Bridge crossies the River Thames in London, between Blackfriars Bridge and the Millennium Bridge. There have been two structures with the name

Under Blackfriars Railway Bridge, London v1
Blackfriars Railway Bridge crossies the River Thames in London, between Blackfriars Bridge and the Millennium Bridge. There have been two structures with the name

City of London skyscrapers viewed from under Blackfriars Bridge
The City of London is a global financial centre; its skyline has changed dramatically over recent years. Londoners have nicknamed many of the new skyscrapers

Under Blackfriars Railway Bridge, London 4
Blackfriars Railway Bridge crosses the River Thames in London, between Blackfriars Bridge and the Millennium Bridge. There have been two structures with the name

Underneath Blackfriars Bridge
The City of London is a global financial centre; its skyline has changed dramatically over recent years. Londoners have nicknamed many of the new skyscrapers

View of the City of London from beneath Blackfriars Bridge
The City of London is a global financial centre; its skyline has changed dramatically over recent years. Londoners have nicknamed many of the new skyscrapers

Under Blackfriars Railway Bridge, London 2
Blackfriars Railway Bridge crosses the River Thames in London, between Blackfriars Bridge and the Millennium Bridge. There have been two structures with the name

Under Blackfriars Railway Bridge, London
Blackfriars Railway Bridge crosses the River Thames in London, between Blackfriars Bridge and the Millennium Bridge. There have been two structures with the name

Tank crew protective helmet with chainmail, WW1
Tank crew protective helmet with chainmail, used during the First World War. Seen here on display, probably in a museum. Date: 1914-1918

WWI POSTER
American propaganda poster from World War One encouraging people to join up either in the army or in industries towards the war effort

DCH291307
Gloucester Dock at night

Empire State Building, New York City, New York, USA
Sculpture depicting construction of the Empire State Building; New York City, New York, United States of America

Helmet Bowl (Hoshi-Kabutobachi), Japanese, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Helmet Bowl (Hoshi-Kabutobachi), Japanese, 12th-13th century

Officers sword, 51st Foot, 1809 (c); blade is curved, flat backed, unfullered with a spear point, and is double edged for the last 10 in; steel stirrup guard; steel hilt mounts

Ship in dry dock with damaged hull. Date: early 20th century

WW1 poster, US Shipping Board
Poster, Rivets are Bayonets, Drive Them Home! US Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation. circa 1918

Shipwright 1827
A shipwright hammering rivets into a ships hull. Date: 1827

Workmen hammering rivets into a vessel

Riveted joint on bridge tower support C013 / 6185
Riveted joint. Close-up of a riveted joint on the tower support superstructure of Tensaw River Lift Bridge, Tensaw, Alabama, USA. This bridge was built in 1927 and demolished in 1995

MBW-MFB-London Fire Brigade museum artefact
MFB rolled leather fire hose with screw couplings. Copper rivets were introduced in around 1819. This type of hose was phased out in the late 1800s

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"Rivets: Bridging the Gap Between Old and New" In Sam Wood's iconic film "A Night at the Opera" (1935), Harpo Marx's hilarious antics captivate audiences, but it is the rivets that silently hold together the scenes. Just like these unassuming fasteners, they have played a crucial role in bridging old and new throughout history. Take, for instance, the tank crew protective helmet with chainmail from World War I. Its sturdy construction relied on countless rivets to shield soldiers from harm while traversing treacherous battlefields. Similarly, an officer's sword belonging to the 51st Foot showcases intricate craftsmanship held together by meticulously placed rivets. Moving forward in time, we find ourselves amidst the bustling Douglas Aircraft Company plant in Long Beach, California during 1942. Here, a woman diligently works on riveting an A-20 bomber—an emblem of female empowerment as women stepped into traditionally male-dominated roles during wartime production efforts. But let us not forget that even centuries before these modern marvels took flight or battles raged across continents, they were already making their mark. An early 1500s closed burgonet helmet demonstrates how this simple yet effective technique secured steel plates together to safeguard knights' heads on medieval battlegrounds. Delving deeper into history reveals more exquisite craftsmanship enhanced by rivet workmanship. From gothic mitten gauntlets dating back to c. 1490 to a chanfron inspired by Maximilian style crafted around c. 1510—each piece showcases both strength and beauty through carefully positioned metal connections. As time progresses further along our historical timeline, we encounter a burgonet from c. 1540—a testament to evolving design sensibilities where form meets function thanks to precisely aligned riveted joints. And let us not overlook Augsburg's demi-chanfron from c. 1550.