Anvil Collection

Coopers at work making wooden barrels
Four coopers hard at work in their workshop making traditional wooden barrels. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Bismarck as Blacksmith
OTTO BISMARCK Prussian statesman, depicted as Smith of the Nation, handing a newly forged sword to Germania

Fittleworth Smithy interior with two blacksmiths
Fittleworth Smithy interior. Two blacksmiths, one working at the forge and one at the anvil. Many tools and horseshoes shown

Wonders of the cinema organ by G. H. Davis
Noises played for films: wonders of the cinema organ. Thunder, shots and tom-toms controlled by an organist: a film-theatre organ that creates sound effects. Date: 1929

Cross-section diagram of the human ear

Blacksmith at work in his forge
An elderly blacksmith hammering a horseshoe on his anvil. The owner of the horse awaiting a new set of shoes looks in at the window, while the blacksmiths cat scratches an ear on the work bench

Interior of the Forge, 1837 (oil on canvas)
XIR154717 Interior of the Forge, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Parran, Rosine (fl.1831-39); 65x53 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers, France; French, out of copyright

Forging the Anchor, 20th century. Artist: Stanhope A Forbes
Forging the Anchor, 20th century. From the Art Journal (London)

The headache, from the series L Imagination, c. 1830 (litho) (b / w photo)
XIR287002 The headache, from the series L Imagination, c.1830 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Serie L Imagination)

BLACKSMITHS, c1903. Two blacksmiths making a metal hoop, possibly for a wagon wheel. Photograph, c1903

Yorkshire Blacksmith
The Smithy (blacksmith) at work at his anvil in Dent, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1930s

Blacksmith / Chatterbox
The village blacksmith

Five blacksmiths anvil holding large hammer 1890
Five blacksmiths near an anvil, each holding a large hammer; about 1890; Gelatin silver print

German hearth in amot's mill, 1924-1938. Creator: Ferdinand Boberg
German hearth in amot's mill, 1924-1938

Progress of the International Exhibition building: the forge, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Progress of the International Exhibition building: the forge, [London], 1862. View of...a portion of the works going on at the building for the Great Exhibition which is well calculated to give an

Nebraska state flag

"Tempering", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho)
RDA78561 "Tempering", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho) by Chinese School (20th century) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Patua or Juang craftsman of iron, ethnic group of the state of Orissa, India India Orissa. Date of Photograph:1965

Iron worker "Patua" or "Juang", an ethnic group from the state of Orissa, India India State of Orissa. Date of Photograph:1965

Patua or Juang iron craftsman, ethnic group of the state of Orissa, India India State of Orissa. Date of Photograph:1965

"Automobili Florentia" car company: a workshop hall Florence. Date of Photograph:1905

The Little Smithy, 1894 (oil on canvas)
NGW390190 The Little Smithy, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Forbes, Stanhope Alexander (1857-1947) ; 61.3x77.2 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales ; © Estate of Alexander

Victorian Blacksmith Farriers
Vintage 19th century engraving showing two boys playing in a blacksmiths (Farriers) forge while the blacksmith looks on

Tubal-Cain
LLM338222 Tubal-Cain by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tubal-Cain. The Childs Coloured Scripture Book published by George Routledge & Sons, c 1890)

MPs wedding at Gretna Green. Mr John Beckett, MP for Peckham (formerly member for Gateshead) and Miss Kyrle Bellew, the actress, who were married, over the Anvil at Gretna Green

A blacksmith at work in Kings Norton, West Midlands, England. Picture taken circa 1930s. Suggested date 1st June 1935

In pre-war days Mr C H Sexs blacksmith shop in Surrey used to make ornamental and fancy ironwork. Now all this is stopped and he spends his time on more essential work, shoeing horses

Stone relic of Hephaistos, Roman Smith-God, Turkey, 20th century. Hephaestus is the Greek god of blacksmiths, his Roman equivalent is Vulcan

In Greek mythology, Hephaestus was the god of fire, and blacksmith and craftsman to the gods. Romans associated him with Vulcan

Blacksmith
Miroslaw Prybinski

Beckenham Blacksmith early 1900s

Anvil Point, Swanage, Dorset - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Souvenir / Advertising / Greetings postcard from Zurich
Early illustrated souvenir / advertising postcard from Zurich, Switzerland. Date: 1898

ANVIL TOMBSTONE
The Anvil Tombstone, an unusual and lasting memorial to a former blacksmith, at Headcorn, Kent, England. Date: 1950s

Musee Nat. des Arts et Traditions Populaires, Paris, France
A Farrier shoeing a Horse (oil on canvas) (Photo by Art Images via Getty Images)

Saint Eligius in his workshop (oil on panel)
471557 Saint Eligius in his workshop (oil on panel) by Francken or Franck, Ambrosius the Elder (1544-1618); 260x89 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

French soldiers who were metalworkers before the war, celebrating the feast of their patron saint, St Eloi
6000476 French soldiers who were metalworkers before the war, celebrating the feast of their patron saint, St Eloi, at the front, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Damblans

hot, too hot
Savas Sener

Vulcans Forge, ca. 1542. Creator: Master IQV
Vulcans Forge, ca. 1542

Venus at left holding a golden apple in her right hand and an arrow in her left, Vulca... ca. 1505
Venus at left holding a golden apple in her right hand and an arrow in her left, Vulcan at his forge beating a piece of iron on an anvil, ca. 1505

A French forge of the 16th century, copy of a miniature from Chants royaux sur la Conception couronnee du Puy de Rouen
IND368817 A French forge of the 16th century, copy of a miniature from Chants royaux sur la Conception couronnee du Puy de Rouen (colour litho) by French School

Siegried astonishes Mimer (colour litho)
955992 Siegried astonishes Mimer (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Heroic Life and Exploits of Siefried the Dragon Slayer published by George Harrap)

An Allegory of The Four Elements: Fire (oil on panel)
5947304 An Allegory of The Four Elements: Fire (oil on panel) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90) (follower of); 24x19 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: One of a set of four)

Workers Lend Your Strength to The Red Triangle: Help the y Help the Fighters Fight
2651737 Workers Lend Your Strength to The Red Triangle: Help the y Help the Fighters Fight (United War Work Campaign November 11 to 18) c

Anvil, Europe, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Anvil, Europe, 18th century

Bickom (Anvil), Europe, 17th / 18th century (?). Creator: Unknown
Bickom (Anvil), Europe, 17th/18th century (?)

Bickom (Anvil), Europe, 15th century (?). Creator: Unknown
Bickom (Anvil), Europe, 15th century (?)

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"Forging the Backbone of Craftsmanship: The Mighty Anvil" Coopers at work making wooden barrels, Bismarck as a Blacksmith, and Fittleworth Smithy interior with two blacksmiths - these iconic images depict the timeless artistry that revolves around the anvil. Just like the cross-section diagram of the human ear reveals its intricate workings, so does this humble tool unveil its significance in shaping our world. Step into the blacksmith's forge and witness their mastery unfold. In 1837, an oil on canvas painting captures the intense atmosphere within an Interior of the Forge. The heat radiates as sparks fly from metal meeting iron, showcasing a symphony of craftsmanship. In another scene from c1903, two skilled blacksmiths diligently craft a metal hoop for possibly a wagon wheel. Their rhythmic hammering echoes through time as they breathe life into raw materials with every strike. The wonders of cinema organ by G. H. Davis enchant audiences just like a Blacksmith/Chatterbox captivates listeners with tales forged in fire and steel. This captivating art form is akin to Rasmus Nielsen's strength showcased on an American sideshow poster from c1945 - both awe-inspiring displays of human skill and resilience. Travel back in time to witness Yorkshire Blacksmiths forging pieces that withstand generations; their creations etching stories into history itself. Even during colonial America's Revolutionary War outbreak, wood engravings reveal how these artisans played pivotal roles by forging weapons that would shape nations. Through centuries past and present, one constant remains - the mighty anvil stands tall as a symbol of craftsmanship and dedication, and is here where dreams are shaped by skilled hands wielding hammers against glowing hot metal; it is here where legends are born amidst fiery sparks illuminating creativity at its finest.