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The International Exhibition: Birmingham Smallarms Trophy, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The International Exhibition: Birmingham Smallarms Trophy, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Birmingham Smallarms Trophy, 1862. In block form, it is a parallelogram, with square projecting corners, which rise to about two-thirds of the height of the solid block, and are connected at about three feet from the base by glass showcases having horizontal positions...The square, projecting, pedestal-like corner blocks each support a circle of rifles with mounted bayonets; a cornice enrichment is also formed around the upper part...with bayonets, and a decorative ridge tile is formed of the same weapon. The angles of the roof are rendered ornamental by being crocketed with heavy pistols, and underneath the cornice at each end is a row of gun-locks. The triangular ends of the roof are each decorated with circular arrangements of gun-locks and other fragments, and by a series of pistols above, arranged somewhat in the form of the Prince of Wales's feather, and the flat sides each with a circular group of bayonets...In the two large faces of the trophy...there are arched recesses filled with guns of various descriptions, and surrounding these arches are bayonets and cases arranged in a radiating manner'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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1862 International Exhibition Armaments Bayonet Bayonets Cultural Event Display Great London Exposition International Exhibition Of 1862 Rifle Rifles Steel Visitor Visitors Worlds Fair Illustrated London News White And Black
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This photograph showcases The International Exhibition: Birmingham Smallarms Trophy, created in 1862. The intricately designed trophy, of unknown origin, is a parallelogram in block form with projecting square corners that rise to about two-thirds of its height. These corners support glass showcases, each housing a circle of rifles with mounted bayonets. A cornice enrichment adorns the upper part, with more bayonets and a decorative ridge tile formed of the same weapon. The angles of the roof are ornamented with heavy pistols, and beneath the cornice at each end lies a row of gun-locks. The triangular ends of the roof are decorated with circular arrangements of gun-locks and other fragments, as well as a series of pistols arranged in the shape of the Prince of Wales's feather. The two large faces of the trophy feature arched recesses filled with guns of various descriptions, surrounded by bayonets and cases arranged in a radiating manner. This magnificent trophy, showcased in the Illustrated London News in 1862, is a testament to the craftsmanship and innovation of the time, highlighting the importance of firearms technology during the Victorian era.
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