Fittings Collection

Advert, Gaskell & Chambers Ltd, Bar Fitters
Advert for Gaskell & Chambers Ltd (incorporated with Yates & Greenways), Bar Fitters, Manufacturers of Beer Engines and Hotel Bar Requisites, Counters, Back Fittings, Seating

Art Deco Bathroom
Luxury Art Deco en suite bathroom in various types of marble, with a built-in bathroom cabinet, heated towel rail and stylish taps and fittings

Roanoid bakelite doorknob and keyhole cover in marbled cream and brown. Date: 1930s

Women in brass fitting shop, Eng. [i.e. England], between c1915 and 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Women in brass fitting shop, Eng. [i.e. England], between c1915 and 1917. Women working in a brass fitting shop in England during World War I.

Decorative Element with Fleur de Lis and Lion's Head, Roman Period (30 BCE-395 CE) or later. Creator: Unknown
Decorative Element with Fleur de Lis and Lion's Head, Roman Period (30 BCE-395 CE) or later

Cow Headed Handle (image 2 of 2), Probably Ptolemaic period (332-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Cow Headed Handle (image 2 of 2), Probably Ptolemaic period (332-30 BCE)

Cow Headed Handle (image 1 of 2), Probably Ptolemaic period (332-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Cow Headed Handle (image 1 of 2), Probably Ptolemaic period (332-30 BCE)

Architectural Bracket in the Form of a Celestial Nymph Teasing a Boy, 13th-14th century. Creator: Unknown
Architectural Bracket in the Form of a Celestial Nymph Teasing a Boy (image 1 of 5), 13th-14th century

Handle with Kala Head, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Handle with Kala Head, 13th century

Architectural Fitting in the Form of a Serpent, between c.1400 and c.1500. Creator: Unknown
Architectural Fitting in the Form of a Serpent, between c.1400 and c.1500

Architectural Fitting in the Form of Three Serpents, between c.1400 and c.1500. Creator: Unknown
Architectural Fitting in the Form of Three Serpents, between c.1400 and c.1500

Architectural Fitting in the Form of a Serpent, between c.1400 and c.1500. Creator: Unknown
Architectural Fitting in the Form of a Serpent, between c.1400 and c.1500

Nail cover in the Form of a Long-Tailed Turtle, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Nail cover in the Form of a Long-Tailed Turtle, 19th century

Bracket with a Cherub Holding a Fly Whisk, turn of the 1/2nd century. Creator: Unknown
Bracket with a Cherub Holding a Fly Whisk, turn of the 1/2nd century

Badge with Adoration of the Shepherds (Escudo con la adoración de los pastores), c.1770. Creator: Jose Paez
Badge with Adoration of the Shepherds (Escudo con la adoracion de los pastores), c.1770

Fitting (Shi) in the Form of a Mask, between 317 and 581. Creator: Unknown
Fitting (Shi) in the Form of a Mask, between 317 and 581

Shutter Dog, 1935/1942. Creator: F. W. Powell
Shutter Dog, 1935/1942

Boeing F4B-4 special NX9846 (ex A9241 / NC-14). The second of two US Marine Corps F4B-4s stripped of military equipment for the Bureau of Commerce, (later Fa), in 1940 and registered NC-14

Boeing F4B-4 NR9846 (ex A9241 / NC-14). The second of two US Marine Corps F4B-4s stripped of military equipment for the Bureau of Commerce (later Fa), in 1940 and registered NC-14

Metal ornaments, Germany, 19th century, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Metal ornaments, France and Germany, 19th century, (1898). Empire style fittings: Figs 1-23: Metal-Ornaments of furniture in the Kings Palace [New Palace

Ornate Wood Door, Venice, Veneto, Italy

The Strand Palace Hotel, London - The Art Deco Grill Room
The Strand Palace Hotel, The Strand, London - The Art Deco Grill Room. Date: circa 1920s

20th century pair of Blomefield ships cannon
MARITIME: a matching pair of 20th century style Blomefield ships cannon based on the 18th century ships Blomefield pattern. Each cannon weighs 30kg each. The bronze barrel measures 19ins

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, column section from restaurant
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. Section of a column from Titanic?s a la carte restaurant on B Deck. Fluted with a 1ins. gilt carved ribbon

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, Harland and Wolff employee
White Star Line, RMS Titanic, rare bookpost real photo postcard of Titanic in Belfast written by a Harland and Wolff employee

White Star Line, RMS Majestic, auction sale catalogue
White Star Line, RMS Majestic, rare auction sale catalogue for the furnishings and fittings, including two complimentary ladies appointment cards for a hairdressing salon

White Star Line, RMS Olympic oak architrave sections
White Star Line, RMS Olympic, oak architrave sections from Stateroom C-62, ex-Marquis of Granby, with carved acanthus decoration

Advert, Patent Portable Election Fittings by Flere & Mills Limited, London Date: 1903

Brass porthole with original glazing
Early 20th century brass porthole with original glazing. This is almost identical to an example used on RMS Olympic and other White Star liners but is unmarked. 20 x 20 inches

Dent and Hellyer Advertisement
Advertisement for Dent and Hellyer Ltd, sanitary specialists. Image shows a bright shiny pink basin with brass taps, legs and fittings. Date: circa 1930

Bathroom in Paris, 1925 (colour litho)
CHT175294 Bathroom in Paris, 1925 (colour litho) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Gas fitting and mirror, c. 1930 (pencil & w / c on paper)
3427851 Gas fitting and mirror, c.1930 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Silk, Henry (1883-1948); 11.4x25.4 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK

Architectural Fitting (Gong), Western Zhou dynasty, c. 1050-770 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Architectural Fitting (Gong), Western Zhou dynasty, c.1050-770 B.C

Handle in the Form of an Animal Head, c. 1000-300 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Handle in the Form of an Animal Head, c. 1000-300 B.C

Architectural Fitting (Gong), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Spring and Autumn period (770-481 B.C.), 7th century B.C

Maker of Sword Fittings at his Workbench, Japan, c. 1790s. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Maker of Sword Fittings at his Workbench, Japan, c. 1790s. [The First Work in the New Year (Saiko hajime)]

The First Work in the New Year (Saiko hajime), Japan, c. 1790s. Creator: Kubo Shunman
The First Work in the New Year (Saiko hajime), Japan, c. 1790s. [Maker of Sword Fittings at his Workbench]

Monster-Mask Fittings with Ring Handle, Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 220). Creator: Unknown
Monster-Mask Fittings with Ring Handle, Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 220)

Tubular Fitting, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (480-221 B. C)
Tubular Fitting, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (480-221 B.C.), 4th/3rd century B.C

Door Plate, 1939. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Door Plate, 1939. (Note. Name T.D. Brown)

Double Birds on Knobbed Pole, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Double Birds on Knobbed Pole, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE)

Double Birds on Openwork Sphere with Post, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE)

Double Birds on Knobbed Stand, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Double Birds on Knobbed Stand, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE)

Bird on a Knob, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Bird on a Knob, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE)

Lion Fittings for a Throne, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Lion Fittings for a Throne, 18th century

Monster-Mask Fitting with Ring Handle, Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 220). Creator: Unknown
Monster-Mask Fitting with Ring Handle, Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 220)

Chicago Stock Exchange Building: Kick Plate from Front Entrance, 1894

Ladle, 1938. Creator: Charles Moss
Ladle, 1938

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"Fittings: A Journey Through Time and Style" Step into the world of fittings, where functionality meets elegance. From the Art Deco bathrooms adorned with Roanoid bakelite doorknobs and keyhole covers to the meticulously crafted bar at The Strand Palace Hotel's Grill Room in London, these fittings tell a story. Gaskell & Chambers Ltd, renowned for their expertise in creating high-quality fittings, have left their mark on various establishments. Their work can be seen in the opulent interiors of The Strand Palace Hotel, where every detail exudes sophistication. But it's not just about aesthetics; fittings serve practical purposes too. In the LFB HQ workshops, stocks of fire brigade hose fittings stand ready to protect lives and property. These essential components ensure that firefighters are equipped with reliable tools when facing emergencies. Innovation is also evident in incandescent light bulbs that illuminate our surroundings with a warm glow. These timeless inventions have revolutionized how we see and experience spaces. The White Star Line, famous for its luxurious ocean liners like RMS Titanic and RMS Majestic, spared no expense when it came to fitting out their vessels. A column section from the restaurant aboard RMS Titanic stands as a testament to grandeur lost but never forgotten. Meanwhile, an auction sale catalogue reveals fascinating details about fittings onboard RMS Majestic. Harland & Wolff employees poured their craftsmanship into every aspect of these magnificent ships. One can only imagine the pride they felt while working on oak architrave sections destined for RMS Olympic – sister ship to Titanic – showcasing unparalleled skill and dedication. Fittings extend beyond buildings and ships; they even find relevance during elections. Patent Portable Election Fittings make setting up polling stations efficient yet convenient – ensuring democracy flourishes seamlessly. Whether it's enhancing ambiance or serving practical needs, fittings play an integral role in our everyday lives. They connect us to history through iconic locations like The Strand Palace Hotel or evoke nostalgia through relics from the White Star Line's majestic vessels.