Armature Collection

Cartoon depicting a groundskeeper at work in the garden
5308585 Cartoon depicting a groundskeeper at work in the garden; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a groundskeeper at work in the garden)

Head of a Bodhisattva, Probably Avalokitésvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva... between c.1450-c.1550. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Bodhisattva, Probably Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Mercy, between c.1450 and c.1550

Head of a Buddha (Fotuo), between c.800 and c.906. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Buddha (Fotuo), between c.800 and c.906

Spanish sallet. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883
Combat helmet. Spanish sallet (Celada de encaje). Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Medieval Knight's helmet with visor. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Armour. Gauntlet. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883
Armour. Gauntlet. Gloves of metal plates which protected the hand. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Greek warriors in helmets, armour, and labarum standards
6340140 Greek warriors in helmets, armour, and labarum standards by Paglianti, Giovanni (19th century); (add.info.: Greek warriors in helmets, armour, and labarum standards)

Pyrrhic Dance, ancient Greek war dance. From a Greek vase in the collection of Sir William Hamilton. Danza Pirrica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Paglianti from Giulio Ferrarios

Armature (engraving)
3634529 Armature (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armature. Iron bars used for strengthening or sustaining)

Edisons New Electric Lamp (engraving)
1045194 Edisons New Electric Lamp (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edisons New Electric Lamp)

Armature de la statue de la Liberte (engraving)
3653537 Armature de la statue de la Liberte (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armature de la statue de la Liberte)

Sir William Siemens, finishing an Armature (colour litho)
976726 Sir William Siemens, finishing an Armature (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Siemens, finishing an Armature)

Karl Wilhelm Siemens, German engineer and pioneer of electrical power, (c1924). Siemens (also known as Charles William Siemens, 1823-1883) trained as a mechanical engineer

Iran, Abarqu. Wind tower (badgir), Abarqu town, southwest of Yazd. Note the moon in the background.Built around an armature of wooden poles, which gives resilience to the structure

Medieval battle. Miniature. 15th century. Chateau of Chantilly. France

Marcus Aurelius (121-180). Roman emperor from 161 to 180. Ny
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus)(121-180). Roman emperor from 161 to 180. Dynasty Antonine. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Denmark

Drawing of the Ironwork Casting Mould for the Head of the Sforza Horse, Fol. 57 (recto)
XIR157774 Drawing of the Ironwork Casting Mould for the Head of the Sforza Horse, Fol. 57 (recto), from the Codex Madrid I, c.1491-93 (pen & brown ink on paper) by Vinci

Electric dynamo armature, 1890 C013 / 9044
Electric dynamo armature. 19th-century artwork of the armature of a Ferranti electric dynamo, as constructed by the London Electric Supply Corporation

Magnetism experiment, 1889 C013 / 8789
Magnetism experiment. 19th-century artwork of an experiment being carried out with a permanent horseshoe magnet (left), a cylindrical solenoid armature (a temporary magnet)

Magnetism experiment, 1889 C013 / 8787
Magnetism experiment. 19th-century artwork of a permanent iron magnet in a form called a horseshoe magnet, placed on an electromagnet (two coils of wire around metal cores)

Kw Siemens / Cig Card
KARL WILHELM SIEMENS later SIR CHARLES WILLIAM German-English electrical engineer and industrialist Date: 1823 - 1883

Electric motor armature. The armature component of an electric motor is the part that rotates under the influence of the magnetic field as electrical energy is converted into motion

Tyrannosaurus rex renovation. Technician welding metal support armature onto the foot of a fossilised Tyrannosaurus rex (T-rex). This dinosaur is being renovated at Phil Fraley Productions, USA

Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton. Fossilised Tyrannosaurus rex (T-rex) tail bones supported by a metal armature frame. These bones are part of a near complete T-rex skeleton being refurbished by Phil

Tyrannosaurus rex refurbishment. Technicians assembling a Tyrannosaurus rex (T-rex) skeleton. The T-rex skeleton is held together by a metal support armature

Grammes dynamo-electrical machine
Engraving by W. Bazzett Murray showing Grammes direct-current dynamo. Zenobe Theophile Gramme (1826-1901) built the first successful dynamo in 1869

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"Exploring the Rich History of Armature: From Ancient Warriors to Modern Innovations" Step back in time with a glimpse into the fascinating world of armature. This captivating engraving takes us on a journey through various eras and cultures, showcasing the evolution and significance of this essential element. Starting with the Spanish sallet from Museo Militar in 1883, we witness the intricate craftsmanship that went into creating medieval knight's helmets with visors. The attention to detail is mesmerizing as we delve deeper into engravings depicting armor gauntlets from the same museum. Traveling further back in time, Greek warriors adorned in helmets, armor, and labarum standards stand tall. Their formidable presence reminds us of their prowess on ancient battlefields. The Pyrrhic Dance, an ancient Greek war dance known for its energetic movements, adds another layer to our understanding of armature's role in warfare. But armature extends beyond military applications. Engravings such as "Edisons New Electric Lamp" highlight how this technology revolutionized daily life by illuminating homes and cities worldwide. Even iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty owe their grandeur to meticulously crafted armatures. The contributions made by brilliant minds are also showcased here - Sir William Siemens passionately finishing an armature while Karl Wilhelm Siemens stands proudly as a pioneer of electrical power. Returning to medieval times, a miniature depiction captures a fierce battle scene at Chateau de Chantil – reminding us that armature played an integral part not only in defense but also offense during those turbulent times. Finally, we encounter Marcus Aurelius – Roman emperor extraordinaire – whose reign witnessed advancements in weaponry and strategic use of armatures on Roman battlegrounds. This collection serves as a testament to humanity's ingenuity throughout history; it highlights how artistry merged seamlessly with functionality when crafting these vital pieces. So let us marvel at these engravings and appreciate how armature has shaped our past and continues to shape our present.