Chisel Collection (page 3)

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)

Stonemason at work in a graveyard. circa 1800

Jean Goujon, French sculptor and architect (chromolitho)
972083 Jean Goujon, French sculptor and architect (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Goujon (c1510-c1573), French sculptor and architect

Comical monkey sculptor. early 19th century

Sculptors tools (chromolitho)
977663 Sculptors tools (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sculptors tools. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Max Klinger at Work, 1902 (soft-ground etching)
1067351 Max Klinger at Work, 1902 (soft-ground etching) by Orlik, Emil (1870-1932); 19.7x13.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

The State Tinkers, published by W. Humphrey, 10th February 1780 (hand coloured engraving)
1275200 The State Tinkers, published by W. Humphrey, 10th February 1780 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Antoine Coysevox, 1701 (oil on canvas)
3122653 Portrait of Antoine Coysevox, 1701 (oil on canvas) by Jouvenet, Francois (1664-1749); 47.3x39.4 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Panel showing Roman numerals (possibly inscribed with a race knife)
701107 Panel showing Roman numerals (possibly inscribed with a race knife), unknown symbols and outlines of a chisel, frame or bow saw, axes and an auger (oak) (verso of 701106) by Tijzer, E

The Sculptor, 1896 (plaster) (b / w photo)
XIR242829 The Sculptor, 1896 (plaster) (b/w photo) by Lefevre, Camille (1853-1933); 230x70x32 cm; Musee d Art et d Histoire, Belfort, France; French, out of copyright

Interior of a Sculptors Studio (oil on canvas)
HNT167625 Interior of a Sculptors Studio (oil on canvas) by Heiss, Johann (1640-1704); The Hunterian, University of Glasgow, Scotland; eHunterian Museum & Art Gallery; German, out of copyright

Carpenter, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478541 Carpenter, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tatchen ou Charpentier, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

A man working in the Hartman Piano Co. factory, 1907 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381272 A man working in the Hartman Piano Co. factory, 1907 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Coal miners (chromolitho)
2817178 Coal miners (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coal miners. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Celtic Tools or Weapons discovered by Mrs Laing at Keiss Castle, Caithness (engraving)
1613338 Celtic Tools or Weapons discovered by Mrs Laing at Keiss Castle, Caithness (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sculptor (engraving)
5224465 The Sculptor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sculptor. " Intelligence in every stroke." Illustration for The Sunday At Home)

Relief depicting two sculptors carving a statue, from the mastaba of Kaemrehu, Saqqara
XIR165547 Relief depicting two sculptors carving a statue, from the mastaba of Kaemrehu, Saqqara, Old Kingdom, c.2325 BC (painted limestone) by Egyptian 6th Dynasty (c.2350-2200 BC)

Dagobert I (605-39), King of the Franks, over-seeing the building of Basilique
CHT207713 Dagobert I (605-39), King of the Franks, over-seeing the building of Basilique Saint-Denis (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Sculptress at Work; Femme Sculpteur au Travail, 1906 (bronze with green patina)
656393 Sculptress at Work; Femme Sculpteur au Travail, 1906 (bronze with green patina) by Bourdelle, Emile-Antoine (1861-1929); height: 50.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Four Arts - Sculpture, (oil on canvas)
990208 The Four Arts - Sculpture, (oil on canvas) by Loo, Carle van (1705-65); 116x94.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Four Arts - Sculpture. Carle van Loo (1705-1765). Oil on canvas

Personification of Sculpture, (oil on canvas)
990308 Personification of Sculpture, (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806) (attr. to); 82x105 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Personification of Sculpture)

Tour of inspection by the director of the Monte Rosa gold mine (chromolitho)
2788896 Tour of inspection by the director of the Monte Rosa gold mine (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plumber (engraving)
2801995 Plumber (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plumber. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Coach-body Maker (engraving)
2801959 Coach-body Maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coach-body Maker. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb)

Mason (engraving)
2808365 Mason (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mason. Illustration for The Book of Trades or Circle of the Useful Arts (12th edn, Richard Griffin)

The Invention of Gunpowder and the First Casting of Bronze Cannon
XJF343696 The Invention of Gunpowder and the First Casting of Bronze Cannon, plate 4 from Nova Reperta (New Discoveries) engraved by Philip Galle (1537-1612) c.1600 (engraving) by Straet

Roman Sculptors, 1877 (oil on copper)
NUL275404 Roman Sculptors, 1877 (oil on copper) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Sculptors mallet (chromolitho)
977691 Sculptors mallet (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sculptors mallet. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Tools, weapons and ornaments of the Bronze Age (engraving)
962194 Tools, weapons and ornaments of the Bronze Age (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tools, weapons and ornaments of the Bronze Age)

Antiquities discovered at Naukratis by the Egypt Exploration Fund (engraving)
1614363 Antiquities discovered at Naukratis by the Egypt Exploration Fund (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The chisel (chromolitho)
977655 The chisel (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The chisel. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Builders Tools, engraved by Martino Schede (engraving)
810311 Builders Tools, engraved by Martino Schede (engraving) by Rostagni, Francesco (18th century) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Basque quarrymen at work (chromolitho)
2788878 Basque quarrymen at work (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basque quarrymen at work. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Picture Frame Gilder (engraving)
2801994 Picture Frame Gilder (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture Frame Gilder)

Cutler and File-Cutter (engraving)
2801964 Cutler and File-Cutter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cutler and File-Cutter)

Stonemasons, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478555 Stonemasons, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caroumans, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

The Invention of Gunpowder and the First Casting of Bronze Cannon
STC291610 The Invention of Gunpowder and the First Casting of Bronze Cannon, plate 4 from Nova Reperta (New Discoveries) engraved by Philip Galle (1537-1612) c.1600 (engraving) (later colouration)

French artisan, 16th century
5855275 French artisan, 16th century by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: French artisan, 16th century. A carpenter shown in his work clothes using a plane)

Stone Mason (engraving)
6004265 Stone Mason (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stone Mason. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts (new edn)

The Frame Maker, (oil on panel)
822893 The Frame Maker, (oil on panel) by Gay, Walter (1856-1937); 39x28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Frame Maker. Walter Gay (1856-1937). Oil on panel

Michelangelo, Italian artist (chromolitho)
972026 Michelangelo, Italian artist (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michelangelo (1475-1564), Italian artist

Sculpture (chromolitho)
1094122 Sculpture (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sculpture. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; French

Gravure en Bois, Outils: pl. I, 1771 / 1779. Creator: Antonio Baratta
Gravure en Bois, Outils: pl. I, 1771/1779. [Wood engraving, tools]

Gravure en Taille-douce: pl. I, 1771 / 1779. Creator: Antonio Baratta
Gravure en Taille-douce: pl. I, 1771/1779. [Intaglio engraving]

Gravure en Bois, Outils: pl. II, 1771 / 1779. Creator: Antonio Baratta
Gravure en Bois, Outils: pl. II, 1771/1779. [Wood engraving, tools]

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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.