Chisel Collection (page 2)

Copperplate Engraving, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Copperplate Engraving, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Seal Engraving, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Seal Engraving, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Majestic Sculpture - Snow Mountain
Vertigo Artography

Masonic symbols and their meanings (litho)
6013740 Masonic symbols and their meanings (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Masonic symbols and their meanings)

Maen Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904
A general view of the quarry with the crane used for moving the granite blocks. A number men can be seen with cut blocks at the foot of the quarry face. Part of the Freeman & Sons, Penryn Collection

Bosahan Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904
General view of the quarry with men standing by cut granite blocks and the crane used for moving the blocks. Two men are standing either side of a horse and cart

Maen Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. Around 1900
A view of the quarry face showing workers holding the tools of their trade while dressing stones. Blocks of granite are ready to be moved using the crane. Photographer: Samuel John Govier

"Women hold up half of heaven, and, cutting through rivers and mountains, change to a new attitude"
RDA78548 "Women hold up half of heaven, and, cutting through rivers and mountains, change to a new attitude", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution

The Trojans repulsing the Greeks, 1538. Creator: Giovanni Battista Scultori
The Trojans repulsing the Greeks, 1538

A man making stone models from rock, Cornwall. One of the industries of Penzance is making souvenirs for visitors out of serpentine rock. This rock is to be found out at The Lizard

Preparatory Training Centre, Rathbone Road, Liverpool, 2nd July 1940. The school is now being expanded for use as a training centre for the instruction in the engineering trades

St Peters Church on Thornaby village green, workman Gary Sayer at work on restoration. 3rd February 1986

Master Carpenter, Mr Puffett puts the finishing touches to a skirting, using a 400 year old carving as his model, for one of the restored Manchester Regiment chapel screens at Manchester Cathedral

A sculptor working on a sculpture of an angel for the Anglican Cathedral in Liverpool. The foundation stone for the cathedral was laid in July 1904, and it was consecrated in 1924

The Holy Family, c1888, (1914). Creator: Willy Martens
The Holy Family, c1888, (1914). The Virgin Mary breastfeeds the infant Jesus, as Joseph works at his carpentry bench. Painting in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Artisan Mohammed Karam works on an oud in front of a workshop in Cairo, Egypt April 11, 2018. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

Mrs Chips the Carpenter's Wife

Masonry and sculpture tools and equipment
Italian Masonry and sculpture tools and equipment on display Date: circa 1920s

Historiated initial L depicting a sculptor at work, from the Historia Naturalis, by Pliny the Elder (vellum)
XIR187052 Historiated initial L depicting a sculptor at work, from the Historia Naturalis, by Pliny the Elder (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice

Engraving depicting the remains of Stone Age tools, 19th century
Engraving depicting the remains of Stone Age tools

The Mask Carver, Japan, 1804 / 30. Creator: Katsushika Hokumei
The Mask Carver, Japan, 1804/30

Street Scenes in Times of Peace, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), 14th century. Creator: Zhu Yu
Street Scenes in Times of Peace, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), 14th century ??

Calking Chisel Used in Milwaukee Ship Yard, 1940. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Calking Chisel Used in Milwaukee Ship Yard, 1940

Pygmalion, from Stories from Ovid, Antwerp, c. 1675. Creator: Unknown
Pygmalion, from Stories from Ovid, Antwerp, c. 1675. Pygmalion the sculptor carves the statue with which he will fall in love. Woven at the Wauters workshop, after a design probably by Daniel Janssens

Straight chisel (gui), Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Straight chisel (gui), Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE

Broad chisel, Shang dynasty, ca. 12th-11th century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Broad chisel, Shang dynasty, ca. 12th-11th century BCE

Wagon Makers Chisel, c. 1942. Creator: William Frank
Wagon Makers Chisel, c. 1942

Straight chisel (gui?) with face and bird, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3000-ca. 1700 BCE

Straight chisel (gui), Eastern Zhou dynasty, 3rd century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Straight chisel (gui), Eastern Zhou dynasty, 3rd century BCE

Stone Quarry, Normanton (coloured photo)
3643230 Stone Quarry, Normanton (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stone Quarry, Normanton. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Metal and Wood Turner (engraving)
2801987 Metal and Wood Turner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metal and Wood Turner)

English tourist in a bird basket in a gannet hunt
English tourist riding in a bird basket in a gannet or guga hunt on the isle of St. Kilda, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Doctor Factobends recantation in the bird basket, St. Kildd

La Reunion carpenter tools (steel and wood)
DHS212793 La Reunion carpenter tools (steel and wood) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

The Stonemasons, illustration from a childrens book, c. 1890 (colour litho)
CHT173518 The Stonemasons, illustration from a childrens book, c.1890 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

The Stonemason, c. 1735 (coloured engraving)
CHT173517 The Stonemason, c.1735 (coloured engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

English tourists defacing an ancient tomb with hammer and chisel on the isle of Iona, Inner Hebrides, Scotland
6337591 English tourists defacing an ancient tomb with hammer and chisel on the isle of Iona, Inner Hebrides, Scotland by Williams

Village Carpenter, 1899 (oil on canvas)
CH344402 Village Carpenter, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Potthast, Edward Henry (1857-1927); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

The Sculptors Model (oil on canvas)
1769870 The Sculptors Model (oil on canvas) by Courten, Angelo (1848-1925); 119.4x68.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sculptors Model. Angelo Courten (1848-1925). Oil on canvas

Statuary (engraving)
6004268 Statuary (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statuary. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts (new edn)

Evelyn discovering Grinling Gibbons, illustration from Cassell
STC393246 Evelyn discovering Grinling Gibbons, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Sculptor, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438609 Sculptor, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

The Hand Refrains, from the Pygmalion and the Image series
HTL11910 The Hand Refrains, from the Pygmalion and the Image series, 1868-70 (oil on canvas) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98)

Stemma of the stonemasons and carpenters guild, 1440-45 (glazed terracotta)
LEE241026 Stemma of the stonemasons and carpenters guild, 1440-45 (glazed terracotta) by Della Robbia, Luca (1400-82); Orsanmichele Church and Museum, Florence, Tuscany

Stone mason carving a stone with mallet and chisel on a bevel. In the background, another mason cuts a block of stone with a saw

Engineer (engraving)
2801968 Engineer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engineer. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Man with his noisy children (colour litho)
3096357 Man with his noisy children (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man with his noisy children. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Sugar Refiner (engraving)
2802004 Sugar Refiner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sugar Refiner. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

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"Unearthing History: The Timeless Art of the Chisel" Step back in time to Polkanuggo Quarry, Stithians, Cornwall. In 1903-1904, skilled craftsmen wielded their chisels with precision, carving out magnificent stone masterpieces that still stand today. Travel further back to September 1902 at the same quarry, where the rhythmic sound of chisels echoed through the air as dedicated workers shaped and sculpted raw rock into architectural wonders. Witness a house carpenter meticulously planing a board on a sturdy bench. With each stroke of his trusty chisel, he transforms rough timber into smooth perfection - a testament to his craftsmanship. Across the Atlantic in Utah, Mormons diligently cut stone for their temple using nothing but their unwavering faith and well-worn chisels. Their dedication shines through every intricately carved detail. An apprentice carpenter learns from seasoned masters as he wields his own chisel for the first time. Guided by experienced hands, he hones his skills and embarks on an artistic journey that will shape his future. In a fiery forge, sparks fly as a blacksmith skillfully works with molten metal. His trusted chisel becomes an extension of himself as he shapes iron into useful tools and ornate creations alike. Enter the world of Grinling Gibbons and Evelyn - renowned woodcarvers who brought life to intricate designs with their deft touch of the chisel. Their breathtaking creations continue to awe audiences centuries later. From splitting slates in Cornwall's Tresahor Quarry to crafting monumental structures in Mabe or Constantine quarries - these rugged landscapes witnessed countless hours spent wielding powerful yet delicate tools like the humble chisel. Even in 1895 America, tool advertisements showcased this indispensable instrument's versatility and durability. The Montgomery Ward & Co. 's catalogue proudly displayed its range of quality chisels, catering to the needs of skilled craftsmen across the nation.