Axes Collection

1922 British Mt Everest Expedition - Norton and Mallory
1922 British Mount Everest Expedition - Major Edward " Teddy" F. Norton (1884-1954) and George Herbert Leigh Mallory (1886-1924) at nearly 27, 000 feet. Date: 1922

D-Day - Glider reinforcement team
A team of paratroopers amuse themselves whilst awaiting the call to take flight in their glider to back up the initial assault phase on the Normandy coast

Female Lumberjacks
Two young women, female lumberjacks, chopping wood with huge axes on a college farm in Finchley, north London, England

American Indians scalping
American Indian holding up the scalp of a died man, that he has just been in combat with. Date: Circa 1870s

Tiverton Town Council buys Newts Hill Woods to provide fuel for the town people. Workmen chopping down trees. 26 October 1920

Survival of the fittest, artwork
Survival of the fittest, conceptual artwork

Bannockburn / 1314
The Scottish army led by King Robert de Bruce VIII defeat the invading English army of Edward II

LUMBERJACKS 1930S
Two lumberjacks set about the daunting task of breaking up a huge felled tree with their axes. Date: 1930s

Racial / Sioux Weapons
Sioux weapons, including knives, axes and tomahawks

Lake Dwellings (Pile dwellings - Pfahlbauten) and associated artefacts. Based on mid-19th century work of Swiss
533822 Lake Dwellings (Pile dwellings - Pfahlbauten) and associated artefacts. Based on mid-19th century work of Swiss archaeologist Ferdinand Keller

Three Danish warriors carrying swords and axes, and King Edward the Confessor (1003-1066) in regal costume with crown
FLO4702226 Three Danish warriors carrying swords and axes, and King Edward the Confessor (1003-1066) in regal costume with crown, sword and staff with bird

Building a road: Woodmen break down trees with axes while paviors lay the surface of an already cleared road
535187 Building a road: Woodmen break down trees with axes while paviors lay the surface of an already cleared road. 15th century (chromolithograph from the Chronicles of Hainaut)

View of the city of Paris seen from the village of Ménilmontant, 1700-1799. Creators: Anon, Jacques Rigaud
View of the city of Paris seen from the village of Menilmontant, 1700-1799

Group of axes for work and battle. Some periods. Denmark
Group of axes for work and battle. Core axes, flint axes and flake axes. Some periods. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Friendship Quick Step, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673839 Friendship Quick Step, c.1770-1959 (print) by Firth, Pond & Co. (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Tuaghs (from the Gaelic, tuagh-chatha), also known as Lochaber axes, a type of poleaxe, Scottish battle axes used in medieval times, preserved at Edinburgh

Captain Newcome saying goodbye to old crew members
Captain Johnny Newcome saying goodbye to old crew members and veterans at Greenwich Hospital. Midshipmen in uniforms, peg-legged veterans with walking sticks

These Viking invaders from Durham Universitys Bede college were very happy with their sortie for they won first prize in the university Rag Week procession float contest on 27th February 1972

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Felling a Karri Tree, Western Australia, from the series Australia's Wealth of Wheat and Wool, 1929 (colour litho)
MAN464493 Felling a Karri Tree, Western Australia, from the series Australia's Wealth of Wheat and Wool, 1929 (colour litho) by Webb, Archibald Bertram (1887-1944); Manchester Art Gallery

Design for the Verso of a Cross-Shaped Pendant Above a Pair of Oval Ornaments and A... before 1573
Design for the Verso of a Cross-Shaped Pendant Above a Pair of Oval Ornaments and Axe-Shaped Ornaments, before 1573

Head of an army riding in front of a group of pikemen, from a miniature codice about the French art of war (vellum)
IND388254 Head of an army riding in front of a group of pikemen, from a miniature codice about the French art of war (vellum) by French School, (16th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Les Ravageurs De La Mer (engraving)
2789085 Les Ravageurs De La Mer (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Ravageurs De La Mer. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 3 November 1889)

American women temperance campaigners attacking a saloon (colour litho)
2782181 American women temperance campaigners attacking a saloon (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two woodcutters fighting with axes (colour litho)
2779679 Two woodcutters fighting with axes (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two woodcutters fighting with axes. Un duel a la hache)

Gaudry, frightened, hiding in a barrel (chromolitho)
961410 Gaudry, frightened, hiding in a barrel (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaudry, frightened, hiding in a barrel)

Frankish warrior, axes and franciscas (from a 7th century manuscript) and seven crowns (from the Portal of St)
6338851 Frankish warrior, axes and franciscas (from a 7th century manuscript) and seven crowns (from the Portal of St by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Frankish warrior)

Backyard Corner, 1930 (litho)
1069215 Backyard Corner, 1930 (litho) by Gag, Wanda (1893-1946); 38.7x46.4 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Robert Janssen; American, out of copyright

Boring a cellar, from Le France Vinicole, pub. by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho)
STC312837 Boring a cellar, from Le France Vinicole, pub. by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho) by Choque, E.M. (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Metal: Li Kui (Kin, Riki), from the series "The Five Elements of The Water Margin
Metal: Li Kui (Kin, Riki), from the series " The Five Elements of The Water Margin (Suiko gogyo)", early 1830s

Carved trompe l oeil chair, 1870 (wood) (see also 469733)
469732 Carved trompe l oeil chair, 1870 (wood) (see also 469733) by Shutov, V. P. (19th century) (after); 87.8x59.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Jadeite axes, Neolithic Period (central Europe), c. 5500-c. 1800 BC (jadeite)
1216389 Jadeite axes, Neolithic Period (central Europe), c.5500-c.1800 BC (jadeite) by Neolithic; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Jadeite Axe)

Busily Flitting To And Fro (engraving)
1106708 Busily Flitting To And Fro (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Busily Flitting To And Fro)

Portrait of Richard I of England (engraving)
960063 Portrait of Richard I of England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard I of England, buried in the Abbey of Fontevraud in Anjou, France)

An exact representation of a curious collection of remarkable weapons (engraving)
960013 An exact representation of a curious collection of remarkable weapons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Various weapons and implements of war (engraving)
587902 Various weapons and implements of war (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An exciting and dramatic fishing on the coast of Brittany (colour litho)
2814959 An exciting and dramatic fishing on the coast of Brittany (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Centenary of the Paris fire brigade (colour litho)
2779758 Centenary of the Paris fire brigade (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centenary of the Paris fire brigade. Le centenaire des pompiers de Paris)

Antiquities recently added to the British Museum (engraving)
2772688 Antiquities recently added to the British Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antiquities recently added to the British Museum)

Implements and Weapons of the Manganja and Ajawa Tribes of the Zambesi Country, in Africa (engraving)
1613349 Implements and Weapons of the Manganja and Ajawa Tribes of the Zambesi Country, in Africa (engraving) by English School

Carved trompe l oeil chair, 1870 (wood) (see also 469732)
469733 Carved trompe l oeil chair, 1870 (wood) (see also 469732) by Shutov, V. P. (19th century) (after); 87.8x59.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Phrygian shields, quivers and bipennes, or battle axes (engraving)
5200703 Phrygian shields, quivers and bipennes, or battle axes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phrygian shields, quivers and bipennes, or battle axes)

Various instruments used by the natives of Otaheite (engraving)
820117 Various instruments used by the natives of Otaheite (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Various instruments used by the natives of Otaheite)

Grande Baie Drapee from Le Garde-Meuble, Pub. Paris, c. 1890 (colour litho)
3328027 Grande Baie Drapee from Le Garde-Meuble, Pub. Paris, c.1890 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

The crimes of ignorance, the people of Molfetta destroy a cart of disinfectants intended for... (colour litho)
2815377 The crimes of ignorance, the people of Molfetta destroy a cart of disinfectants intended for... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Vast forest fires on the lakes of Como and Maggiore, the troops intent on preventing the march of the fire
2814992 Vast forest fires on the lakes of Como and Maggiore, the troops intent on preventing the march of the fire (colour litho) by Beltrame

Bronze Age artefacts (colour litho)
3630318 Bronze Age artefacts (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bronze Age artefacts)

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Axes: Tools of the Past and Symbols of Power From scaling treacherous mountains to shaping history on the battlefield, they have played a significant role throughout human civilization. Dating back to ancient times, these versatile tools have been used for various purposes, leaving their mark in different eras and cultures. In 1922, during the British Mt Everest Expedition, Norton and Mallory relied on axes as they braved the unforgiving terrain. These intrepid explorers understood that an axe was more than just a tool; it was their lifeline in conquering nature's challenges. During D-Day, glider reinforcement teams carried axes to aid them in their mission. As they landed behind enemy lines, these brave soldiers knew that an axe could mean the difference between success or failure. Breaking gender stereotypes were female lumberjacks who fearlessly wielded axes during times when women's roles were limited. Their strength and determination shattered societal norms while showcasing their expertise with this powerful tool. Unfortunately, not all historical references paint a positive picture. The dark chapter of American Indians scalping is a reminder of how they were sometimes used as weapons of violence rather than tools for progress. In Tiverton Town Council's decision to purchase Newts Hill Woods for fuel provision reflects how they were once essential for survival. Axes became synonymous with sustenance as people relied on wood for warmth and cooking during challenging times. Artists often depict the concept of "survival of the fittest" through artwork featuring axes. This symbolizes humanity's constant struggle against adversity and our ability to adapt using whatever means necessary. The 1930s saw lumberjacks utilizing axes extensively in America's logging industry. These rugged individuals showcased immense skill while harvesting timber that fueled economic growth across the nation. It also hold cultural significance among various races like Sioux Weapons employed by Native Americans or Denmark's battle-axes from different periods highlighting regional craftsmanship techniques passed down through generations.