Appliances Collection (page 8)

French fashions, and German bride and groom
Man and woman in French fashions from Paris A, and German bride C and groom D in wedding crowns of Nuremburg, late 16th century

Fashions of French and English men, 16th century
French man in wide-brim hat and cape A, English man with short doublet, hose, sword and shield B, and round targe or shield C, D, late 16th century

Gravestone of Anna Schmittner, died 1575, from the wall of St. Agatha Church in Aschaffenburg. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Costume of a noble woman from a colour pen drawing, 1574
Costume of a noble woman from a colour pen drawing by a German master with monogram DM, 1574. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Italian womens fashions, late 16th century
Woman of Genoa with bouquet A, woman of Pisa holding a feather fan B, and details of a pair of Venetian womans shoes in sheepskin C, D, E, F

Melchior von Graenroth, Vicedom of Aschaffenburg, 1573
Melchior von Graenroth, Vicedom of Aschaffenburg, kneeling in full armour on his gauntlets, died 1573. After a sculpture by caster Hieronymus Hack

Craftswoman from Nuremberg and woman
Craftswoman from Nuremberg with purse in the form of a castle with little man looking out, and woman from Cologne in golden girdle with bouquet of flowers, late 16th century

German bride, a maiden and a Burgermeister, 16th century
German bride from Augsburg, a maiden from Marburg, and a Stadtknecht with his symbol of office, a small axe. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Bartholomeus Brun, burgher, and burgher woman
Bartholomeus Brun, burgher, and woman in veil and full-sleeved dress with gold belt, Cologne, 1572. From the Ducal Library at Darmstadt

Knight, fool and girl, 16th century Germany
Knight (reiter) with wheel-lock pistol and harem pants A, jester with bladder and marotte (bauble), B, and girl in long petticoat and apron from Strasbourg C

Helm called Beckehnaube or Bassinet, late 16th century, with engraved decoration. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Italian fan or Ventarola of the late 16th century
Italian woven straw fan or Ventarola A, noble Venetian woman in a shell cloak B, noble Venetian C, and noble Genoan D. After paintings in a famous costume book by Jost Amman

German soldiers with halberds wearing harem pants, late 16th century. Gunpowder expert with his back to us, and soldier with cap and armour collar. From color pen drawings in the possession of C

German soldiers wearing harem pants, late 16th century. Chief sutler with his arms raised, and infantry chief in armour and helmet with short staff. From color pen drawings in the possession of C

Superb sword hilt from the mid-16th century. Guard and pommel in black iron decorated with gold and silver figures, grip with mesh of gold wire in a feather pattern

German women in big shoulder pads, 1572
German women in dresses with big shoulder pads, 1572. Young woman in gold hairnet and plumed cap, and doctors wife in unusual hat and veil that hides the hair, mouth and chin

Tablecloth with images of the wedding of Count
Tablecloth in white canvas decorated with images of the wedding of Count Poppo von Henneberg and Sophia von Braunschweig, with musicians, music notation, and courtiers dancing

Sword hilt and gilt hunting pipes, Germany, 16th century
Sword hilt in iron decorated with silver A, and gilt hunting pipes decorated with sapphires B and a crocodile C. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Antoine, King of Navarre, and Jeanne III, Queen of Navarre. From a miniature painting. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

German pewter jugs and tankards from the later 16th century. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Embroidered tablecloth with flowers and coats of arms, 1562. From the Sigmaringen art collection. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Swiss burger woman from the mid 16th century, holding a chalice. From a coloured pen and ink drawing, probably for a stained-glass coat of arms

German male court dress of the mid 16th century, and two halberd heads. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt

German necklaces of the mid 16th century: gem with enamel painting of a crucifixion scene A, gem with enamel painting of St

Richly decorated German shield from the mid 16th century in the arms collection of the Count of Erbach. Decorated with gilt figures on a grey iron background, and a wide gold-plated edge

German cup made out of a nautilus shell decorated with gilded silver nautical ornaments, mid 16th century. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Basrelief gravestone of Susannna Albert, died 1565, wife of Adam Albert, counsel and town clerk. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

German saddle from the mid 16th century. Front view of the richly decorated saddle and stirrups. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Portrait of a young man in intricate deer-leather
Portrait of a young man after an oil painting in Hollenzollern Castle, Zigmaringen, 1558. The deer leather jacket, silk sleeves and trousers are decorated with fine slits and points

Chandelier made of deer antlers with heraldic female figures
Chandelier made of deer antlers with female figures holding heraldic shields, Germany, mid 16th century. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Punkah - type of ventilator 1886
A " punkah" -type of ventilator for keep cool during warm weather or heat wave, comprising of a large fan flap set above a table, operated by foot pedals

Advert, Formica Kitchen, Christmas 1953. 1953

Merryweather fire-engine 1905
New motor fire-engine just adopted by the London Fire Brigade, could do 50 h.p and was capable of delivering 500 gallons a minute. Date: 1905

Merryweather single cylinder steam fire engine
Merryweather single cylinder direct acting steam fire engine. Date: early 20th century

LFB fireboat Delta II on the River Thames, London. Date: circa 1920s

Turnout of fire appliances and crew outside fire station
Turnout of fire appliances and crew outside a chief fire station. Date: circa 1930s

LCC-LFB - Dennis pump escape fire engine
LCC-LFB 61 - Dennis pump escape fire engine, 30 April 1950. Date: 1950

London Fire Brigade horse-drawn cart appliance, with a pair of white horses and crew of four. Date: circa 1900s

A firefighter with a Merryweather wheeled ladder escape
A firefighter with a wheeled ladder escape, Merryweathers Police Fire Ladders. Date: circa 1890s

LCC-MFB firemen with vehicle. Date: circa 1900s

A firefighter in action on a wheeled ladder escape. Date: circa 1900s

Roberts self-propelling steam fire engine
William Roberts of Millwalls self-propelling steam fire engine. Roberts was managing foreman of Brown, Lenox & Co of Millwall who maintained a private brigade. Date: 1862

LCC-LFB engines and crews, Shoreditch fire station
Located at 140 Tabernacle Street, City of London EC2, Shoreditch fire station was built in 1896 for the Metropolitan Fire Brigade

LCC-LFB officers group photo with vehicle (enclosed pump). Date: circa 1930s

Firefighters in action in a street with a wheeled ladder. Date: circa 1900s

LFDCA-LFB Simon Snorkel hydraulic platform in use
LFDCA-LFB Simon Snorkel hydraulic platform and other vehicles in use at the scene of a fire in January 1997. Date: 1997

LCC-LFB engines and crews, Whitechapel fire station
Located at 27 Commercial Road, East London, Whitechapel fire station opened in 1874. It was also a superintendent station (district headquarters) and was known as Station No 27

LCC-MFB station yard with men and appliances. Date: circa 1900s

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"Appliances: The Unsung Heroes of Firefighting" From the historic LCC-LFB Dockhead fire station in Bermondsey to the bustling New Paddington Fire Station in West London, they have played a crucial role in safeguarding our communities. These powerful machines are not just mere vehicles; they symbolize bravery and resilience. Firefighters working at the scene of a pub fire in SE London rely on their trusty appliance, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and tools designed to combat even the fiercest flames. As Chris Reynolds' Victorian fire engine cartoon reminds us, these lifesaving contraptions have come a long way since their humble beginnings. The iconic LCC-LFB Tooley Street fire station proudly showcases its crews alongside their reliable appliance, standing tall as a testament to unity and dedication. Meanwhile, multi-service emergency vehicles demonstrate that they can not limited to firefighting alone but also serve as vital resources during other emergencies. At LCC-LFB Kennington fire station in Lambeth or GLC-LFB New Lewisham fire station's appliance room, one can witness the meticulous organization behind maintaining these essential machines. From Triplex Grate C Pattern engines to Dennis motorized Hatfield fire engines from yesteryears – each holds its own unique story within the annals of firefighting history. During World War II, NFS 60ft hand-operated turntable ladders proved indispensable for reaching great heights amidst chaos and destruction. These remarkable appliances exemplify courage under extreme circumstances. As firefighters parade proudly before their trusted companion, we are reminded that it is through teamwork and unwavering commitment that they protect lives and property day after day. Let us salute these unsung heroes who stand ready at all times - our brave firefighters and their steadfast appliances.