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Armourer Collection

The art of the armourer has captivated and fascinated people throughout history

Background imageArmourer Collection: Archduke Maximilian of Austria visiting an armourer (engraving)

Archduke Maximilian of Austria visiting an armourer (engraving)
3646316 Archduke Maximilian of Austria visiting an armourer (engraving) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archduke Maximilian of Austria visiting an armourer)

Background imageArmourer Collection: An Excellent Choice of Weapons (oil on panel)

An Excellent Choice of Weapons (oil on panel)
471385 An Excellent Choice of Weapons (oil on panel) by Brunin, Leon (1861-1949); 146x196 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageArmourer Collection: Work and occupations in Ancient Greece. Illustration for Bilder-Atlas (engraving)

Work and occupations in Ancient Greece. Illustration for Bilder-Atlas (engraving)
5996280 Work and occupations in Ancient Greece. Illustration for Bilder-Atlas (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Work and occupations in Ancient Greece)

Background imageArmourer Collection: Foxy-Golf at Belize

Foxy-Golf at Belize
Jon Sutherland the Hide chief and that Armourer again in the hide line office. Date: 1990

Background imageArmourer Collection: Armourer at Belize

Armourer at Belize
Foxy-Golfs tame armourer and 2/ic contemplating the Armourers alphabet: A: I m an armourer, B: I m an armourer, C: I m an armourer, etc. etc. Date: 1990

Background imageArmourer Collection: The armourer offers his services in the combat (litho)

The armourer offers his services in the combat (litho)
665668 The armourer offers his services in the combat (litho) by Pearse, Alfred (19th/20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The armourer offers his services in the combat)

Background imageArmourer Collection: Costumes of the Anglo-Saxons, 10th century

Costumes of the Anglo-Saxons, 10th century. Man and woman in hooded robe 1, armourer with leather hauberk 2, and king with blue beard attended by a soldier with two-handed sword and kneeling woman 3

Background imageArmourer Collection: The Armourer (engraving)

The Armourer (engraving)
3646650 The Armourer (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Armourer. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

Background imageArmourer Collection: Harquebusier, 1500 (chromolitho)

Harquebusier, 1500 (chromolitho)
1094347 Harquebusier, 1500 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harquebusier, 1500)

Background imageArmourer Collection: A Prince Visits the Workshop of an Armourer to Inspect the Work of a Furrier

A Prince Visits the Workshop of an Armourer to Inspect the Work of a Furrier, a Saddler and an Armourer (chromolitho)
735437 A Prince Visits the Workshop of an Armourer to Inspect the Work of a Furrier, a Saddler and an Armourer (chromolitho) by European School

Background imageArmourer Collection: The Armourer (engraving)

The Armourer (engraving)
5212831 The Armourer (engraving) by Edwards, George Henry (1859-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Armourer. Illustration for The Boys Own Annual, 1889/90.); © Look and Learn

Background imageArmourer Collection: Suez Crisis 1956 RAF ground crew loading bombs onto Canberras on an airfield in

Suez Crisis 1956 RAF ground crew loading bombs onto Canberras on an airfield in Cyprus

Background imageArmourer Collection: Suez Crisis 1956 RAF ground crew loading bombs onto Canberras on an airfield in

Suez Crisis 1956 RAF ground crew loading bombs onto Canberras on an airfield in Cyprus

Background imageArmourer Collection: Deguet. Victor, Adonis. 50 ans, ne le 27 / 2 / 44 a Vuenpont (Aisne). Armurier

Deguet. Victor, Adonis. 50 ans, ne le 27 / 2 / 44 a Vuenpont (Aisne). Armurier
Deguet. Victor, Adonis. 50 ans, ne le 27/2/44 a Vuenpont (Aisne). Armurier. Anarchiste. 16/3/94. 1894

Background imageArmourer Collection: Making Armour for the Knights of Old, c1934

Making Armour for the Knights of Old, c1934. Illustration showing an armourers workshop containing a forge and anvil, and pieces of armour

Background imageArmourer Collection: Armourers Assembling Aerial Guns, 1940

Armourers Assembling Aerial Guns, 1940. From Our Air Force published by Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd. 1940

Background imageArmourer Collection: Armourer, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

Armourer, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Armourer, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

Background imageArmourer Collection: Armourer, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman

Armourer, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman
Armourer, c1559-1591. An armourer in his workshop using a hammer to shape a piece of armour. On display in front of his shop are items he has made, including a full suit of armour

Background imageArmourer Collection: Armoury Armourer Armour Production Weapon Weapons

Armoury Armourer Armour Production Weapon Weapons
Helmets and breastplates being polished in a 16th century European armoury. After a print by Jan Collaert

Background imageArmourer Collection: Armourer. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 16Th Century Woodcut By Jost Amman

Armourer. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 16Th Century Woodcut By Jost Amman

Background imageArmourer Collection: Manufacturing Armour (fresco)

Manufacturing Armour (fresco)
XIR192863 Manufacturing Armour (fresco) by Poccetti, Bernardino Barbatelli (1542/8-1612); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageArmourer Collection: Indigenous Gunsmith - Tunisia, North Africa

Indigenous Gunsmith - Tunisia, North Africa Date: 1906

Background imageArmourer Collection: The Last Armourer

The Last Armourer
Mr. Rex, the last armourer, hammering a helmet into shape. Date: 1930s

Background imageArmourer Collection: Black and white illustration of medieval armourer polishing helmet

Black and white illustration of medieval armourer polishing helmet

Background imageArmourer Collection: Black and white illustration of medieval armourer making helmet

Black and white illustration of medieval armourer making helmet

Background imageArmourer Collection: Portrait of a goldsmith (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a goldsmith (oil on canvas)
XIR426227 Portrait of a goldsmith (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen, France; (add.info.: Portrait d un orfevre-armurier; ); French, out of copyright

Background imageArmourer Collection: The Armourer. Armourer in his workshop is using hammer to shape a piece of armour

The Armourer. Armourer in his workshop is using hammer to shape a piece of armour. On display in front of his shop are items he has made, including a full suit of armour

Background imageArmourer Collection: Armourer at Work

Armourer at Work
An armourer hammering a metal helmet. Date: 1930s

Background imageArmourer Collection: Canadian armourers repairing rifles, Salisbury Plain, WW1

Canadian armourers repairing rifles, Salisbury Plain, WW1
Canadian armourers repairing Ross straight-pull rifles on Salisbury Plain at the start of the First World War. Another man in the background is repairing a bicycle. Date: 27 September 1914


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The art of the armourer has captivated and fascinated people throughout history. From ancient times to the Renaissance, their skills were highly sought after by nobles and warriors alike. In an engraving depicting Archduke Maximilian of Austria visiting an armourer, we catch a glimpse of the meticulous craftsmanship that went into creating these masterpieces. In "An Excellent Choice of Weapons, " an oil painting on panel, we see a display of weapons crafted by skilled armourers. Each piece is meticulously designed and crafted to perfection, showcasing the expertise and attention to detail required in this profession. Ancient Greece also recognized the importance of armourers, as illustrated in an engraving for Bilder-Atlas showcasing work and occupations from that era. The image gives us a window into their world, where they honed their craft with dedication and precision. Traveling to Belize, we encounter Foxy-Golf at Belize alongside an Armourer at work. This lithograph captures not only the exotic location but also highlights how even in distant lands, armoured professionals ply their trade. A lithograph titled "The Armourer offers his services in combat" portrays a scene where an armorer stands ready to assist warriors before battle. Their role was crucial in ensuring soldiers had well-maintained armor for protection during intense conflicts. Delving further back into history, "Costumes of the Anglo-Saxons" takes us back to 10th-century England when skilled artisans created stunning armor pieces for noble warriors. This depiction showcases both fashion trends and functional designs employed by these talented craftsmen. "The Armourer, " depicted through various engravings throughout time, emphasizes how this occupation held great significance across different eras. These images capture moments where they are seen diligently working on intricate pieces or displaying finished works with pride. In another chromolithograph titled "Harquebusier 1500, " we witness yet another facet of armory - firearms manufacturing.