Gavel Collection

USA, Alabama, Monroeville. Home of writers Truman Capote and Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird, Old Courthouse, b.1903, interior

Bakewell, Derbyshire Cattle Market - 4
Bakewell, Derbyshire Cattle Market. An auctioneer holds his gavel to knock down each sale. He stands above the sheep pens during an auction Date: 1994

Gavel sculpture outside the Ohio Judicial Center, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America, North America

The International Exhibition: "The Auction - Last Day of the Sale", by G.B. O'Neil, 1862. Creator: E
The International Exhibition: "The Auction - Last Day of the Sale", by G.B. O'Neil, 1862. Auction after a clergyman's death....the aged partner and his comely daughter

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)

John Nance Garner, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Portrait with Gavel, Washington DC, USA
5974383 John Nance Garner, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Portrait with Gavel, Washington DC, USA, December 1931 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Tennessee Senator Hattie Caraway, Washington DC, USA, 1932 (b/w photo)
5974391 Tennessee Senator Hattie Caraway, Washington DC, USA, 1932 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tennessee Senator Hattie Caraway)

Joseph Byrns, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, c. 1935 (b/w photo)
5052293 Joseph Byrns, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, c.1935 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of John James Howell Coe, 1820s (oil on canvas)
FMS150575 Portrait of John James Howell Coe, 1820s (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); Library and Museum of Freemasonry, London

Gallaghers stock exchange (engraving) (b / w photo)
STC214653 Gallaghers stock exchange (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Punch cartoon: Mr "Bruce"Rymill (engraving)
6034908 Punch cartoon: Mr " Bruce" Rymill (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Mr " Bruce" Rymill)

An Auction (w / c on paper)
XIR192856 An Auction (w/c on paper) by Grevenbroeck, Jan van (1731-1807); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; Dutch, out of copyright

Box lid, The Auctioneer Game

Edmund Tattersall, auctioneer of race horses
Caricature, Edmund Tattersall (1816-1898), auctioneer of race horses. 1893

Reading a Will (colour litho)
STC190047 Reading a Will (colour litho) by Chiewitz, Elis (1784-1839); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Swedish, out of copyright

Jigger measuring cup from Lyons Hall, after 1907. Creator: Cambridge Silver
This a jigger shaped like a gavel. The jigger has narrow cup with two lines around the outside indicating the measurement of liquid. The cup has lip on left edge

The State Auction, March 26, 1784. March 26, 1784. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The State Auction, March 26, 1784

Mock Auction or Boney Selling Stolen Goods, December 25, 1813. December 25, 1813
Mock Auction or Boney Selling Stolen Goods, December 25, 1813

Collage of Varied Objects

A Scene in the School for Scandal, 1786. An auction scene with the Prince of Wales (later King George IV), bidding for lots including a portrait of his mistress Mrs Fitzherbert

Satire on a picture auction, 1730. Artist: William Henry Toms
Satire on a picture auction, 1730. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)

Picture sale at Messrs Christie and Mantons, King Street, St Jamess, London, 1856
Picture sale at Messrs Christie and Manton s, King Street, St James s, London, 1856. A print from The Illustrated London News, (24 May 1856)

Closeup Of A Gavel

Auctioneer & Lawyer, Auctioneer Knocking Down a Bad Lot, early 19th century. [Kings Columbian Jester]

SYMBOL: GAVEL. Woodcut, 19th century

Digital illustration representing gavel in motion

AUCTION, c1830. Goods being auctioned in an American seaport. Woodcut, American, c1830

The Foundry of the God Vulcan, 1747 (oil on canvas)
XIR898130 The Foundry of the God Vulcan, 1747 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 94x12.7 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Les Forges de Vulcain ); French, out of copyright

AUCTION, c1830. Goods being auctioned in an American seaport. Woodcut, American, c1830

Tom Norman - Auctioneer, raising his gavel
Tom Norman - Showmans Auctioneer, Valuer and Variety Agent from Dallington, East Sussex, raising his gavel. Date: circa 1910

Gavel and microphone, equipment of auctioneer at livestock market, Beeston Castle Auction Mart, Cheshire, England, January

black and white portrait of a judge

black and white portrait of judge and his gavel

U. N. GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 1970. Temporary United Nations President Angie Brooks of Liberia hands the gavel to newly
U.N. GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 1970. Temporary United Nations President Angie Brooks of Liberia hands the gavel to newly elected President Edvard Hambro of Norway at the opening of the 25th regular session

CIVIL WAR PROFITEERING. Protesting against speculators, who made big profits on Wall Street during the American Civil War, accusing them of fraud and forgery

AUCTION, 19TH CENTURY. Line engraving, American, mid-19th century

Scout ceremony with President Johnson
Boy Scout Ferris Taylor presents President Johnson with a walnut plaque bearing the Scout emblem and a gavel. The traditional " Report to the Nation" of the Boy Scouts of America was

AUCTIONEER
THE SPECIOUS ORATOR " Will your Ladyship do me the honor to say 50, 000?" The auctioneer, James Christie, surveys his audience"

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"Symbol of Justice: Exploring the Gavel's Legacy in America" The gavel, a powerful symbol of authority and order, holds great significance across the United States. From Monroeville, Alabama to Columbus, Ohio, this iconic tool has left its mark on American history. One notable representation is the gavel sculpture outside the Ohio Judicial Center in Columbus. Standing tall and proud, it serves as a reminder of justice's unwavering presence within society. Its imposing figure commands attention and respect from all who pass by. Masonic symbols also play a role in understanding the deeper meanings associated with the gavel. These ancient symbols shed light on its symbolic power as an instrument that brings harmony and unity among individuals. In Bakewell, Derbyshire Cattle Market, we witness how even everyday life incorporates the gavel into its proceedings. The bustling market scene demonstrates how this simple yet significant tool facilitates fair transactions and maintains order amidst chaos. Historical figures have also been immortalized alongside their trusty gavels. John Nance Garner, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives during December 1931 in Washington DC, proudly poses with his gavel - a testament to his leadership and influence within American politics. Tennessee Senator Hattie Caraway further exemplifies how women have made their mark using this symbol of authority. In 1932 Washington DC photograph captures her poised demeanor alongside her trusted gavel – breaking barriers while wielding power gracefully. Joseph Byrns' portrait showcases another influential figure who utilized his position as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives to shape American legislation during c. 1935 – his firm grip on the gavel reflecting determination for progress. Even art finds inspiration in this timeless object; an oil-on-canvas portrait from 1820s depicts John James Howell Coe holding a finely crafted wooden mallet-like device – showcasing both artistic skill and reverence for tradition.