Hexagonal Collection

Rolex precision watches 1937
A selection of womens wristwatches for Rolex, Oyster watch that is waterproof, dustproof, anti magnetic and unbreakable glass. Products for Army & Navy catalogue. Date: 1937

Honey bees, (Apis mellifera) honeycomb and life cycle, expanded cross-section and insets

Graphene sheet, artwork C016 / 8274
Graphene sheet. Computer artwork showing the molecular structure of a graphene sheet. Graphene is a single layer of graphite

The Giants Causeway, UNESCO World Heritage Site, County Antrim, Ulster, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe

The Giants Causeway, on the coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is a promontory of collumnar basalt polygonal pillars, mainly pentagonal and hexagonal. Date: 1930s

Giants Causeway. Columns of basalt rock at the Giants Causeway, in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. This site has been designated a World Heritage Site

An epic sunset at the Giants Causeway with its iconic basalt columns. County Antrim, Ulster region, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Nanotube technology. Computer artwork of four cylindrical fullerenes (carbon nanotubes) of varying size, with the smaller ones nested inside the larger ones

Hexagonal basalt columns of the Giants Causeway, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Area of Special Scientific Interest, near Bushmills, County Antrim, Ulster, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe

Carbon nanotube. Computer artwork showing the hexagonal carbon structure of a nanotube, or buckytube

Toscanellis world map, 1474
Toscanellis world map. This map was drawn by the Italian mathematician and astronomer Paolo Toscanelli (1397-1482) in 1474

The Chapel of Mercy, Kevelaer, Germany
Kevelaer, a municipality in the district of Kleve, in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. The most-visited Catholic pilgrimage location within north-western Europe, with more than 800

Snowflake. Glass beads strung together to form a snowflake shape. This could be used as jewellery. Snowflakes show this hexagonal (six-sided)

Nanotube technology, computer artwork
Nanotube technology. Computer artwork of a cylindrical fullerene molecule (carbon nanotube). The hexagonal carbon structure of the nanotube is shown here

Snowflake, light micrograph. This form of snow crystal is known as a dendritic or stellar snowflake

Stone knot, possibly a central feature of a gable end of the court in which it is displayed
BEN85402 Stone knot, possibly a central feature of a gable end of the court in which it is displayed, from the Early Islamic palace attributed to caliph Walid II (reigned 743-4) probably 740s (photo)

View of the basalt columns of Giant's Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland
FLO4727912 View of the basalt columns of Giant's Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte

View of the basalt columns of Giant's Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland
FLO4727943 View of the basalt columns of Giant's Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte

Nur-ud-din Salim Jahangir, 1569-1627, Great Mughal, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
Nur-ud-din Salim Jahangir, 1569-1627, Great Mughal, c17th century

Polygonal elements (image 2 of 4), 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Polygonal elements (image 2 of 4), 11th century

Carved Mahogany Table, 1937. Creator: Florence Truelson
Carved Mahogany Table, 1937

Pa. German Cup and Saucer, 1937. Creator: Max Soltmann
Pa. German Cup and Saucer, 1937

Pa. German Plate, c. 1936. Creators: Lawrence Porth, Agnes Karlin
Pa. German Plate, c. 1936. Agnes Karlin is listed as the artist on the NGA website record for this image

Paysage peint sur une assiette, c1794. Creator: Hubert Robert
Paysage peint sur une assiette, c1794

St John the Evangelist, holding a banderole (possibly a modern impression), ca. 1480-1520. Creator: Anon
St John the Evangelist, holding a banderole (possibly a modern impression), ca. 1480-1520

St Luke the Evangelist, holding a banderole (possibly a modern impression), ca.. 1480-1520. Creator: Anon
St Luke the Evangelist, holding a banderole (possibly a modern impression), ca. 1480-1520

St Mark the Evangelist, holding a banderole (possibly a modern impression), ca.. 1480-1520. Creator: Anon
St Mark the Evangelist, holding a banderole (possibly a modern impression), ca. 1480-1520

St Matthew the Evangelist, holding a banderole (possibly a modern impression), ca. 1480-1520. Creator: Anon
St Matthew the Evangelist, holding a banderole (possibly a modern impression), ca. 1480-1520

Writing or Sewing Table, c. 1936. Creator: Frank Wenger
Writing or Sewing Table, c. 1936

Writing or Sewing Table, 1936. Creator: Frank Wenger
Writing or Sewing Table, 1936

The Actor Nakamura Kojuro VI in a Daisho no Mai (Sword Dance), in the Play Gion Nyogo... c. 1786. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Kojuro VI in a Daisho no Mai (Sword Dance), in the Play Gion Nyogo, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Tenth Month, 1786, Japan, c. 1786

The Actor Nakamura Kojuro VI in a Daisho no Mai (Sword Dance), in the Play Gion Nyogo... c. 1786. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Kojuro VI in a Daisho no Mai (Sword Dance), in the Play Gion Nyogo, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Tenth Month, 1786, Japan, c. 1786

Rug, United States, 1860/1935. Creator: Unknown
Rug, United States, 1860/1935

Ceiling Design with Saint Anthony of Padua Surrounded by Episodes from his Life and... n.d. Creator: Unknown
Ceiling Design with Saint Anthony of Padua Surrounded by Episodes from his Life and Symbols of Martyrdom of the Apostles, n.d

Comedy, 1804. Creator: William Marshall Craig
Comedy, 1804

Chalcophyllite, Wheal Gorland, St Day, Gwennap, Cornwall, England
Coarse crystals of chalcophyllite. Collector Philip Rashleigh wrote in his mineral catalogue: Transparent six sided thin Crystals of Copper Ore with some eight sided crystals of green Do

Hexagonal paving DP251002
Strawberry Hill, Fieldend Estate, Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London. Detail of original 1960s hexagonal paving tiles

Metal Box building in Reading. The official name of the building is Energis House. January 1975

Contemplation of the female form Date: circa 1910s

The Wishing Chair, Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Ireland, 1887. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The Wishing Chair, Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Ireland, 1887. Legend has it that the Irish giant, Finn McCool, built the Giants Causeway in order to cross the Irish sea to fight his Scottish

The Royal Visit to Fingals Cave, Staffa, Scotland, 1847, (1900). Artist: William Barnes Wollen
The Royal Visit to Fingals Cave, Staffa, Scotland, 1847, (1900). Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited the sea-cave on the uninhabited island of Staffa, in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland

Svartifoss (The Black Falls)<br>Skaftafell National Park<br>Iceland
Svartifoss (The Black Falls) Skaftafell National Park Iceland

An epic sunset at the Giants Causeway with its iconic basalt columns. County Antrim, Ulster region, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Basalt column formations and rocks at coastal area, Isle of Ulva, Scotland

Bristol Vase
A large porcelain vase made by the Bristol factory, in the possession of Messrs. Stoner & Evans, 3, King Street, St. James Square

Margate - The Jetty Extension, c. 1880s-90s (b/w photo)
XJF465131 Margate - The Jetty Extension, c.1880s-90s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Margate Jetty was built in 1853-56 by Eugenius Birch)

Street Scene, St. John the Baptist's Church, North London, 1934 (oil on canvas)
HMP90458 Street Scene, St. John the Baptist's Church, North London, 1934 (oil on canvas) by Hawthorne, Elwin (1905-52); 53.5x63.6 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

A hexagonal cigar case decorated with ribbons, and two antique bedside lamps
6338713 A hexagonal cigar case decorated with ribbons, and two antique bedside lamps by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: A hexagonal cigar case decorated with ribbons)

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"Unveiling the Hexagonal Wonders: From Rolex Precision Watches to Honeycombs and Giants Causeway" Step into a world where precision meets beauty, as we explore the captivating hexagonal wonders that have fascinated mankind throughout history. In 1937, Rolex introduced their iconic precision watches, showcasing intricate craftsmanship with hexagonal patterns that symbolize perfection and elegance. Just like the honey bees (Apis mellifera) meticulously constructing their honeycomb homes in nature's symmetrical marvels. Delving deeper into the enchanting world of honeybees, we discover their fascinating life cycle and witness an expanded cross-section of their mesmerizing honeycomb structures. The interlocking hexagons serve as nature's ingenious design for maximizing storage space while maintaining structural integrity. Venturing further afield, we find ourselves at the Giants Causeway in Northern Ireland – a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its awe-inspiring hexagonal basalt columns. Carved by ancient volcanic activity millions of years ago, these natural formations leave visitors spellbound with their geometric perfection. As twilight descends over County Antrim's northern coast, the Giants Causeway takes on an ethereal glow. Evening sunlight bathes these majestic columns in golden hues, creating a breathtaking spectacle that seems almost otherworldly. But our journey doesn't end there; it leads us to delve into cutting-edge nanotube technology. Carbon nanotubes display remarkable strength and conductivity due to their unique hexagonal lattice structure—a testament to human ingenuity inspired by nature's own designs. From microscopic wonders to grand scales, even Toscanelli's world map from 1474 reveals hints of hexagonality—showcasing how this shape has captivated minds across centuries. So let us celebrate the allure of all things hexagonal—the timeless elegance of Rolex watches, the architectural genius found within bee hives and Giant’s Causeway’s geological masterpiece—and embrace this universal language of symmetry that continues to inspire and fascinate us all.