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Metal Work Collection

Metalwork is a timeless art that spans across continents, showcasing the skill and creativity of artisans throughout history

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Metalwork

Metalwork
MODEL RELEASED. Metalwork. Metalworker watching a CNC (computer numerical control) lathe as it machines a metal component. CNC lathes are controlled electronically

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Detail of old door with hand of Fatima doorknockers, Ronda, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Detail of old door with hand of Fatima doorknockers, Ronda, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Virgin and Child, Greek Orthodox icon, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

Virgin and Child, Greek Orthodox icon, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Portrait of a blacksmith at work, town of Axoum (Axum) (Aksum), Tigre region

Portrait of a blacksmith at work, town of Axoum (Axum) (Aksum), Tigre region, Ethiopia, Africa

Background imageMetal Work Collection: The Angel of the North, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom

The Angel of the North, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Whales tail on the promenade to the south of the city, Blackpool, Lancashire

Whales tail on the promenade to the south of the city, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Gate by Vigeland, Frogner Park, Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Gate by Vigeland, Frogner Park, Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageMetal Work Collection: The Angel of the North, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom

The Angel of the North, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Brazil - Street vendor in Rio de Janeiro

Brazil - Street vendor in Rio de Janeiro
Superb postcard from Brazil depicting Street vendor (seemingly specialising in pots, cans and pans) in Rio de Janeiro. He carries the majority of his wares in a large tin tub balanced on his head

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Cased Colt Dragoon Model 1848 (1st issue) Revolver, England, 1848 / 68. Creator: Unknown

Cased Colt Dragoon Model 1848 (1st issue) Revolver, England, 1848 / 68. Creator: Unknown
Cased Colt Dragoon Model 1848 (1st issue) Revolver, England, 1848/68

Background imageMetal Work Collection: RAF workshops WWII

RAF workshops WWII
A man working on a lathe in an RAF aircraft workshop during World War II

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Moscow Kremlin, Russia: The Cannon of the Tsar

Moscow Kremlin, Russia: The Cannon of the Tsar. Date: 2010

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Close-up of a gilded metalwork umbrella

Close-up of a gilded metalwork umbrella, Doi Suthep Temple, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Shop sign, Germany

Shop sign, Germany, Europe

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Silver plate depicting the departure of Christopher Columbus (molten silver, embossed and chiseled)

Silver plate depicting the departure of Christopher Columbus (molten silver, embossed and chiseled)
8832383 Silver plate depicting the departure of Christopher Columbus (molten silver, embossed and chiseled) by Melijn, Matthias (1589-1653); diam. 56

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Stirrup hilted sword which belonged to Rear Admiral Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862)

Stirrup hilted sword which belonged to Rear Admiral Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862), 1825 (metal-gilt, ivory, steel)
7295456 Stirrup hilted sword which belonged to Rear Admiral Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862), 1825 (metal-gilt, ivory, steel, gilt, gilt wire, brass) by British School

Tinned pemmican, 1875 (metal, metal: tin, organic: flesh)
7295451 Tinned pemmican, 1875 (metal, metal: tin, organic: flesh); 15.2x24.1x21.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Used on Nares' Arctic expedition 1875)

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Satellite sledge assigned to HMS 'Discovery' for Arctic exploration with ice saw in position

Satellite sledge assigned to HMS 'Discovery' for Arctic exploration with ice saw in position., c.1875 (wood)
7295733 Satellite sledge assigned to HMS 'Discovery' for Arctic exploration with ice saw in position., c.1875 (wood, organic: leather, metal); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Ground Plan of the French Exposition of 1849 (engraving)

Ground Plan of the French Exposition of 1849 (engraving)
8661545 Ground Plan of the French Exposition of 1849 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ground Plan of the French Exposition of 1849)

Background imageMetal Work Collection: 1st century AD statuette in Bronze depicting the Roman God Mercury

1st century AD statuette in Bronze depicting the Roman God Mercury
3329572 1st century AD statuette in Bronze depicting the Roman God Mercury; (add.info.: 1st century AD statuette in Bronze depicting the Roman God Mercury. Southern Italy)

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Kendall's marine timekeeper K2, 1772 (brass, steel,mahogany)

Kendall's marine timekeeper K2, 1772 (brass, steel,mahogany)
7295273 Kendall's marine timekeeper K2, 1772 (brass, steel,mahogany) by Kendall, Larcum (1719-90); 16.5x12.5x5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Arctic boat, crank detail, c.1852 (wood, metal, paint)

Arctic boat, crank detail, c.1852 (wood, metal, paint)
7295381 Arctic boat, crank detail, c.1852 (wood, metal, paint); 18.8x77.5x21.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Scale: 1:12)

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Arctic boat, c.1852 (wood, metal, paint)

Arctic boat, c.1852 (wood, metal, paint)
7295376 Arctic boat, c.1852 (wood, metal, paint); 18.8x77.5x21.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Scale: 1:12. Full hull model of a double-ended arctic boat (circa 1852)

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Tinned pemmican, 1875 (metal, metal: tin, organic: flesh)

Tinned pemmican, 1875 (metal, metal: tin, organic: flesh)
7295453 Tinned pemmican, 1875 (metal, metal: tin, organic: flesh); 15.2x24.1x21.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Used on Nares' Arctic expedition 1875)

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Decorated metal belt

Decorated metal belt
3329564 Decorated metal belt.; (add.info.: Decorated metal belt. Scythian, Koban culture of the central Caucasus, Late 8th century BC, Ziwiye, from north-west Iran.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Fire Screen, c.1900 (copper and brass)

Fire Screen, c.1900 (copper and brass)
5861757 Fire Screen, c.1900 (copper and brass) by Benson, William Arthur Smith (1854-1924); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by William Arthur Smith Benson).

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Purse; belonged to a crew member of Franklins arctic expedition 1845, c.1845 (silk, metal, glass)

Purse; belonged to a crew member of Franklins arctic expedition 1845, c.1845 (silk, metal, glass)
7295501 Purse; belonged to a crew member of Franklins arctic expedition 1845, c.1845 (silk, metal, glass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A beaded silk purse sewn to a metal frame)

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Marine chronometer K3, made in 1774 (metal: brass, metal: enamel)

Marine chronometer K3, made in 1774 (metal: brass, metal: enamel)
7295472 Marine chronometer K3, made in 1774 (metal: brass, metal: enamel) by Kendall, Larcum (1719-90); 16x16x7.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Marine chronometer, 1774 (metal: brass, enamel, ivory)

Marine chronometer, 1774 (metal: brass, enamel, ivory)
7295470 Marine chronometer, 1774 (metal: brass, enamel, ivory) by Kendall, Larcum (1719-90); 32.1x40.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Arctic boat, c.1852 (wood, metal, paint)

Arctic boat, c.1852 (wood, metal, paint)
7295377 Arctic boat, c.1852 (wood, metal, paint); 18.8x77.5x21.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Scale: 1:12. Full hull model of a double-ended arctic boat (circa 1852)

Background imageMetal Work Collection: McClintock eight-man sledge used on Nares's Arctic expedition 1875-1876., 1875 (wood, metal: copper)

McClintock eight-man sledge used on Nares's Arctic expedition 1875-1876., 1875 (wood, metal: copper)
7295350 McClintock eight-man sledge used on Nares's Arctic expedition 1875-1876., 1875 (wood, metal: copper, organic: canvas); 83.8x348x99.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Bric-a-Brac from Damascus, Rome, and Seville 1880 (Oil on canvas)

Bric-a-Brac from Damascus, Rome, and Seville 1880 (Oil on canvas)
8766597 Bric-a-Brac from Damascus, Rome, and Seville 1880 (Oil on canvas) by Hall, George Henry (1825-1913); 88.9--121.6 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art .

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Cylinder with Christ on the cross, c.1892 (bronze with brown patina)

Cylinder with Christ on the cross, c.1892 (bronze with brown patina)
8683066 Cylinder with Christ on the cross, c.1892 (bronze with brown patina) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903) (after); Height: 49.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ater Paul Gauguin Original title)

Background imageMetal Work Collection: The Tinman (colour litho)

The Tinman (colour litho)
8650411 The Tinman (colour litho) by Pletsch, Oskar (1830-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tinman. Illustration for Buttercups)

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Herm of Hephaestus

Herm of Hephaestus
7287201 Herm of Hephaestus; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Herm of Hephaestus. Roman sculture inspired by a statue made by Alkamenes between 421 and 416 BC)

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Arctic boat, detail, c.1852 (wood, metal, paint)

Arctic boat, detail, c.1852 (wood, metal, paint)
7295378 Arctic boat, detail, c.1852 (wood, metal, paint); 18.8x77.5x21.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Scale: 1:12. Full hull model of a double-ended arctic boat (circa 1852)

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Decorated metal belt

Decorated metal belt
3329563 Decorated metal belt.; (add.info.: Decorated metal belt. Scythian, Koban culture of the central Caucasus, Late 8th century BC, Ziwiye, from north-west Iran.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Late Bronze Age spearhead from the river Tyne at Blaydon (bronze)

Late Bronze Age spearhead from the river Tyne at Blaydon (bronze)
7415631 Late Bronze Age spearhead from the river Tyne at Blaydon (bronze); Great North Museum: Hancock, UK; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums.

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Silphium plant on Cyrenaic coin

Silphium plant on Cyrenaic coin
3849439 Silphium plant on Cyrenaic coin; Wellcome Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Silphium plant on Cyrenaic (Greek) coin); Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022.

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Late Bronze Age spearhead from the river Tyne at Blaydon (bronze)

Late Bronze Age spearhead from the river Tyne at Blaydon (bronze)
7415630 Late Bronze Age spearhead from the river Tyne at Blaydon (bronze); Great North Museum: Hancock, UK; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums.

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Stephenson's locomotive manufactory at Newcastle-On-Tyne: the fitting shop, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Stephenson's locomotive manufactory at Newcastle-On-Tyne: the fitting shop, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Stephenson's locomotive manufactory at Newcastle-On-Tyne: the fitting shop, 1864. '...a view of the large building called "the fitting shop." It is here that

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Testimonial to the Bishop of Tasmania from the students of the Normal College, Cheltenham, 1864

Testimonial to the Bishop of Tasmania from the students of the Normal College, Cheltenham, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to the Bishop of Tasmania from the students of the Normal College, Cheltenham, 1864. '...a piece of plate which was presented to Dr

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Testimonial to Capt. Inglefield, R.N., from the Mercantile Marine Service Association of..., 1864

Testimonial to Capt. Inglefield, R.N., from the Mercantile Marine Service Association of..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to Capt. Inglefield, R.N., from the Mercantile Marine Service Association of Liverpool, 1864. Sir Edward Augustus Inglefield (1820-1894)

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Stephenson's locomotive manufactory at Newcastle-On-Tyne: the steam-hammer, 1864

Stephenson's locomotive manufactory at Newcastle-On-Tyne: the steam-hammer, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Stephenson's locomotive manufactory at Newcastle-On-Tyne: the steam-hammer, 1864. '...night view of that portion of the forging department containing the Nasmyth steam-hammers

Background imageMetal Work Collection: The Doncaster Race Cup, 1864. Creator: Unknown

The Doncaster Race Cup, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Doncaster Race Cup, 1864. Horse racing trophy '...from the establishment of Messrs. R. and S. Garrard and Co., of the Haymarket

Background imageMetal Work Collection: The Stockton Race Cup, 1864. Creator: Unknown

The Stockton Race Cup, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Stockton Race Cup, 1864. Horse racing trophy. 'The Stockton cup, won by Bandarilla on Thursday, Sept. 1, was manufactured by Messrs. E. and E

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Finely crafted chalice in the vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911

Finely crafted chalice in the vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911.

Background imageMetal Work Collection: Iconostasis of the Church of Saint Nicholas the Wonder Worker, Rostov Velikii, 1911

Iconostasis of the Church of Saint Nicholas the Wonder Worker, Rostov Velikii, 1911.



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Metalwork is a timeless art that spans across continents, showcasing the skill and creativity of artisans throughout history. From the intricate detail of old doors adorned with hand of Fatima doorknockers in Ronda, Andalucia, Spain to the divine beauty of a Greek Orthodox icon depicting Virgin and Child in Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece - metalwork tells stories through its craftsmanship. In the town of Axoum (Axum), Tigre region, a portrait captures the essence of a blacksmith at work; his hands forging pieces that will withstand time's test. Meanwhile, on the promenade to the south of Blackpool city in Lancashire stands an awe-inspiring whale's tail sculpture crafted from metal - a testament to human ingenuity and our connection with nature. Gate by Vigeland in Frogner Park, Oslo showcases not only artistic prowess but also serves as an entrance into another world. As we move further north to Newcastle upon Tyne in England's Tyne and Wear region, The Angel of the North looms majestically over its surroundings - an iconic symbol representing strength and resilience. Even historical documents like The Architect's Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 feature engravings highlighting architectural marvels achieved through metalwork. In Brazil's bustling streets of Rio de Janeiro, street vendors proudly display their metal creations for all to admire. The Cased Colt Dragoon Model 1848 revolver hailing from England holds tales untold within its steel frame - a relic from times long past. Lastly but certainly not least are RAF workshops during World War II where skilled workers utilized their expertise in metalwork for vital wartime efforts. Metalwork transcends borders and eras; it unites us through shared appreciation for craftsmanship that withstands time itself. Whether it be capturing cultural heritage or serving practical purposes during challenging times - these glimpses into various aspects of metalwork remind us why this art form continues to captivate our imagination.