Brassy Collection

Fakir or fukeer, enthusiast, in muslin loincloth, pricking his skin with brassforks and sharp needles
FLO4565480 Fakir or fukeer, enthusiast, in muslin loincloth, pricking his skin with brassforks and sharp needles. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Burnished brasse moth, Diachrysia chrysitis, dark gothic, Naenia typica, orange swift, Triodia sylvina
FLO4638739 Burnished brasse moth, Diachrysia chrysitis, dark gothic, Naenia typica, orange swift, Triodia sylvina, and seven spotted ladybird, Coccinella septempunctata, on a stinging nettle plant

Galena with Calcite, Sphalerite and Pyrite, Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, England
6mm pale yellow scalenohedral calcite crystals (dog tooth spar) and brassy yellow chalcopyrite crystals on galena and sphalerite

Galena with Sphalerite and Chalcopyrite, Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, England
Reticulated galena, sphalerite and chalcopyrite on octahedral crystals of galena. The locality is recorded as Staunton Harold and this specimen is probably from the Earl Ferrers Mines

Benedictine distillery. (Illustration, circa 1930)
5975928 Benedictine distillery. (Illustration, circa 1930) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Power supply)

Paul Joness Alias, by David Christie Murray (engraving)
1595931 Paul Joness Alias, by David Christie Murray (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Joness Alias, by David Christie Murray)

Glasseye bigeyes, Heteropriacanthus cruentatus (Priacanthus cruentatus Priacanto di Lacepede). Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze

Brassy chub, Kyphosus vaigiensis (Pimelepterus marciac Pimelettero Marciac). Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

King Christmas beetle and Christmas beetle
King Christmas beetle, Anoplognathus viridiaeneus, and Christmas beetle, Anoplognathus viriditarsis (Green brassy rutela, Rutela viridi-aenea, and green-footed rutela, Rutela viridi-tarsis)

Golf Clubs, Caddie Bag, etc (engraving)
969922 Golf Clubs, Caddie Bag, etc (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Golf Clubs, Caddie Bag, etc)

Lowfin Drummer (Kyphosus vaigiensis) juvenile, swimming at shipwreck, USAT Liberty (US Army transport ship torpedoed during WWII), Tulamben, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Chalcopyrite (CuFeS2) (Golden) - Peru - The major ore of copper - Copper Iron sulfide - Very important economic ore
CAN-4434 Chalcopyrite (CuFeS2) (Golden) Peru The major ore of copper - Copper Iron sulfide - Very important economic ore - Quartz SiO2 John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Pyrite (FeS2) (Iron sulfide) / "Fool's Gold" - Navajun - La Rioja - Spain
CAN-4387 Pyrite (FeS2) (Iron sulfide) / "Fool's Gold" Navajun - La Rioja - Spain John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Chalcopyrite with Sphalerite - Peru - Anticona Mine - Morococha District - Yauli Province - Junin Department
CAN-4373 Chalcopyrite with Sphalerite Peru - Anticona Mine - Morococha District - Yauli Province - Junin Department Chalcopyrite (yellow) is the main ore of copper - Sphalerite the main ore of Zinc

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"Brassy Beauty: A Stunning Display of Galena with Calcite, Sphalerite, and Pyrite in Staunton Harold, Leicestershire" Nature never fails to amaze us with its breathtaking creations. Take a look at this captivating specimen found in Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, England. The combination of Galena with Calcite, Sphalerite, and Pyrite creates a mesmerizing display of colors and textures. The rich hues of Galena blend harmoniously with the delicate white crystals of Calcite. Adding to the allure are the vibrant bursts of Sphalerite and the golden glimmers of Pyrite. This brassy composition is truly a sight to behold. Moving on from minerals to artistry, we stumble upon an intriguing illustration from circa 1930 depicting the Benedictine distillery. The intricate details showcase the craftsmanship involved in producing this renowned liqueur. It's fascinating how even an image can exude a brassy charm. Speaking of aliases and engravings, "Paul Joness Alias" by David Christie Murray catches our attention. This engraving transports us back in time as we delve into mysterious narratives woven around intriguing characters. Venturing underwater now brings us face-to-face with unique marine life like Glasseye bigeyes (Heteropriacanthus cruentatus) and Brassy chub (Kyphosus vaigiensis). Their shimmering scales reflect light like polished brass—a testament to nature's artistic palette. As we transition from creatures to objects d'art, let's explore golf clubs depicted in an enchanting engraving. The gleaming irons against a backdrop of lush greens evoke images of leisurely afternoons spent perfecting one's swing—truly brassy elegance on display. Our journey takes us further underwater where we encounter juvenile Lowfin Drummers (Kyphosus vaigiensis) gracefully swimming amidst a shipwreck.