Clamp Collection

Charcoal burners in Mark Ash Wood in the New Forest, England. On the left one of the charcoal burners is controlling the burning of the clamp

Laboratory clamp. This is used to hold and support laboratory equipment. The clamp is attached to a stand, and its arms are adjusted with the screw mechanism at centre

Shaping metal with a steam hammer
Two metalworkers use a clamp and chain to hold a large piece of metal in place while it is shaped by a pneumatic steam hammer

Micrometer screw gauge. This is an instrument used to accurately measure small distances. Here it is being used to measure the thickness of a piece of wire (upper left)

Potato Clamp
Men storing potatoes, covering clamps of them with straw on a farm in Surrey, England

A kettle holder
5310237 A kettle holder; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a kettle holder which could be clamped to the bars of a kitchen range. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Clamp, c. 1938. Creator: Edward Unger
Clamp, c. 1938

Cherry Pitter, 1935/1942. Creator: Wayne White
Cherry Pitter, 1935/1942

Clamp Jack, c. 1937. Creator: Eugene Bartz
Clamp Jack, c. 1937

Illustration of midwife holding baby boy, with clamp on umbilical cord
Adult, Baby, Beginnings, Biomedical Illustration, Care, Caucasian Appearance, Clamp, Close-Up, Expertise, Fragility, Healthcare and Medicine, High Angle View, Holding, Human Hand, Hygiene, Midwife

Wheel clamp, London in the 1980s

Fluting Iron, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Lon Cronk
Fluting Iron, 1935/1942

Fluting Iron, c. 1941. Creator: Lon Cronk
Fluting Iron, c. 1941

Sewing Bird, c. 1937. Creator: William Spiecker
Sewing Bird, c. 1937

Grinder, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Nicholas Amantea
Grinder, 1935/1942

Clamp Pincushion, 1940. Creator: Nicholas Amantea
Clamp Pincushion, 1940

Carpenters Clamp, 1939. Creator: Alexander Anderson
Carpenters Clamp, 1939

Sewing Bird, c. 1938. Creator: Cora Parker
Sewing Bird, c. 1938

Wooden Silk Winder, c. 1936. Creator: Edward L Loper
Wooden Silk Winder, c. 1936

Walnut Screw Clamp, c. 1937. Creator: George File
Walnut Screw Clamp, c. 1937

The Parts of a Bicycle (engraving)
969949 The Parts of a Bicycle (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parts of a Bicycle)

Breathing Apparatus for Diving 1913
Photographs showing the front and back of a man wearing the latest breathing equipment to dive underwater, reaching a submarine of depths of about 200 feet, for about an hour

A Businessman at the Photographers Studio, 1860 (w / c)
BAL87529 A Businessman at the Photographers Studio, 1860 (w/c) by Shmel kov, Petr Mikhailovich (1819-90); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Working on type at Unz & Co. 24 Beaver Street, New York, 1932 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381620 Working on type at Unz & Co. 24 Beaver Street, New York, 1932 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 25.4x20.3 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Watchmaker (engraving)
2802011 Watchmaker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watchmaker. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Advert for W. & T Avery, Duplex Coffee Mill. 1888
Patent Duplex Coffee Mill grind twice as fast. Date: 1888

Acetylene Welders, 1917 (etching and drypoint)
CIV214987 Acetylene Welders, 1917 (etching and drypoint) by Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946); 47.5x37.5 cm; Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; eCanadian War Museum; English

Two Tula Sewing Clamps (velvet & steel)
3576141 Two Tula Sewing Clamps (velvet & steel) by Russian School (19th century); height: 15.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Carpets (engraving)
5221720 Carpets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carpets. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (SPCK)

Cartoon depicting a head clamp being used to keep the photographers subject still
5308730 Cartoon depicting a head clamp being used to keep the photographers subject still by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info)

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

Historiated initial G depicting St. Agatha (vellum)
MMT215644 Historiated initial G depicting St. Agatha (vellum) by Italian School; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of Felix Bracquemond in 1852, 1878. Creator: Paul Adolphe Rajon
Portrait of Felix Bracquemond in 1852, 1878

Transport, Road, Cars, Ticket placed on windscreen of clamped untaxed car

The Candle-moulding Room, c1917
The Candle-moulding Room. The candles have been forced up into the clamps, and the attendant is filling up the troughs with a fresh supply of melted wax. c1917

A craftswoman at work, 1911-1912. Artist: ET Holding
A craftswoman at work, 1911-1912. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1911-1912, The Process Year Book, volume 17, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London, 1911-1912)

Philip II, Duke of Burgundy. Artist: Clamp
Philip II, Duke of Burgundy. Known as Philip the Bold after he fought alongside his father at the Battle of Poitiers when aged just 14, Philip II (1342-1404) was the fourth son of John II of France

William Butler, English physician and writer. Artist: Clamp
William Butler, English physician and writer. Portrait of Butler (1535-1618) from an original picture in Clare Hall, Cambridge

Duke of Burgundy, (19th century). Artist: Clamp
Duke of Burgundy, (19th century). Portrait of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy (1396-1467)

Diamond cutter, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Case-makers, 1751-1777. Artist: Denis Diderot
Case-makers, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

ANVIL AND VISE, 1881. A combination anvil and vise, patented by A. L. Adams of Cedar Rapids, Iowa
ANVIL AND VISE, 1881. A combination anvil and vise, patented by A.L. Adams of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Engraving, American, 1881

Letterpress C in Vise

Germany. Aachen Cathedral. Palatine Chapel. Charlemagnes th
Throne of Charlemagne. C.800. Marble. West side of the upper gallery. Palatine Chapel. Aachen Cathedral. Germany

Before the Operation, or Doctor Pean teaching at Saint-Louis hospital, 1887 (oil
XIR221459 Before the Operation, or Doctor Pean teaching at Saint-Louis hospital, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Gervex, Henri (1852-1929); 242x188 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris

Charcoal burners in the Lake District, north west England, known locally as colliers. Man stacking sticks of wood and building a pile or clamp which would be covered with turf

Test tube angled in a clamp stand, with a bunsen burner underneath, close-up

Cheery Families - Miss Clamp the Carpenters Daughter. 1890s

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"From Laboratories to Forests: The Versatile Clamp" Laboratory clamp: A vital tool in scientific experiments, the laboratory clamp securely holds glassware and equipment, ensuring accurate measurements and safe handling. Shaping metal with a steam hammer: Witness the power of clamps as they firmly grip hot metal pieces under the mighty blows of a steam hammer, shaping them into intricate forms. Potato Clamp: Discover an unusual application of clamps in agriculture, where potato they are used to store harvested potatoes underground, protecting them from frost and preserving their freshness. Micrometer screw gauge: Precision at its finest. Clamps play a crucial role in micrometer screw gauges by tightly securing the measuring instrument for precise readings down to microscopic levels. Charcoal burners in Mark Ash Wood in the New Forest, England: Explore traditional charcoal production methods where sturdy clamps hold together wooden structures during controlled burning processes that transform wood into valuable fuel. Wheel clamp, London in the 1980s: Unveiling an infamous sight on city streets – wheel clamps immobilizing vehicles that have fallen foul of parking regulations; a reminder to park responsibly. The thumbscrew of Maria Theresa of Austria (1717-80) (litho): Delve into history as we encounter an unsettling device known as a thumbscrew - a torture instrument held tight by menacing clamps used during interrogations centuries ago. A Devout Brother of the Order of St Francis (oil on panel): In this captivating artwork, observe how delicate yet firm clasps secure religious garments worn by devoted members within monastic orders throughout history. The Martyrdom of St Agatha, 1520: Gripping scenes unfold as depicted through artistry; witness St Agatha's tormentors employing various tools including painful-looking clamps during her martyrdom for her faith. Surgical operations on limbs (engraving) (b/w photo).