Metal Working Collection

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

Smelter - Morenci, Arizona, USA
Smelter - Morenci Copper Mine, Arizona, USA. The Detroit Copper Company started mining at Morenci in 1872. Copper Queen Consolidated Mining bought the property in 1885

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

Silver teapot in metalworking shop, Fes, Morocco

A selection of Eastern edged weapons including Javanese and Indonesian kris, Indian katars, kards and patas
1764820 A selection of Eastern edged weapons including Javanese and Indonesian kris, Indian katars, kards and patas; Private Collection; (add.info)

A set of three hammer guns
1764818 A set of three hammer guns by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: A set of three hammer guns by W. W. Greener in a leather presentation box.); Photo eChristies Images; English

Gunsmiths At The Palace Of Alhambra, Granada, 1878 (oil on panel)
989229 Gunsmiths At The Palace Of Alhambra, Granada, 1878 (oil on panel) by Baratti, Filippo (fl.1877-1901); 60.1x81.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gunsmiths At The Palace Of Alhambra)

A white metal basket
1764745 A white metal basket by Dresser, Christopher (1834-1904); 20.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A white metal basket)

Metalworkers, Sarajevo, Bosnia, 1902 (oil on canvas)
656969 Metalworkers, Sarajevo, Bosnia, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Williams, Terrick (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metalworkers, Sarajevo, Bosnia. Terrick Williams (1860-1936)

An all steel flintlock pistol, Jan Cloeter a Grevenbroich, c. 1660 (steel)
1764819 An all steel flintlock pistol, Jan Cloeter a Grevenbroich, c.1660 (steel) by German School, (17th century); 26 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An all steel flintlock pistol)

Factory with blast furnace, from a series of books on L Univers et l
CHT206358 Factory with blast furnace, from a series of books on L Univers et l Humanite by H. Kraemer, published in Paris at the end of the 19th century (colour engraving) by Dressel

A pair of flintlock duelling pistols in a leather travelling case
1764823 A pair of flintlock duelling pistols in a leather travelling case by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A lathe operator at work
A metalworker checks the settings on a large industrial lathe. A lathe is a machine tool which spins a block of material to perform various operations such as cutting, sanding, knurling, drilling

BUSN2A-00073
Iron foundry, circa 1803-1806. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

BUSN2A-00085
Blacksmith making horse-nails by hand on an anvil. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

BUSN2A-00086
Blacksmith and his assistant at a forge. Hand colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

BUSN2A-00087
Blacksmith working at an anvil. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Metalworking factory C014 / 0764
Metalworking factory. Worker in the smelting room of the Norilsk Nickel Co. non-ferrous metalworks, Nadezhdinsky, Primorsky Krai, Russia

Tinsmiths, artwork
Tinsmiths, historical artwork. Tin is one of the earliest metals used by man and is a relatively scarce element. It is malleable and ductile, allowing it to be worked by hand and tools

Goldsmith, artwork
Goldsmith, historical artwork. Molten metal heated over a fire in a crucible is being poured into a container by a goldsmith using long-handled tongs

Brass wire production, artwork
Brass wire production, historical artwork. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. It is malleable and relatively easily shaped into the wire form being produced here

Coppersmiths, artwork
Coppersmiths, historical artwork. Copper is a relatively soft metal, which means it can be worked and hammered into shape without heating

Ancient golden jug C014 / 0159
Ancient golden jug. Gold jug dating from the 3rd-4th Centuries AD. Photographed at the State Historical Museum, Moscow, Russia

Silver teapots in metalworking shop, Fes, Morocco

Australia - Victoria - Bush Blacksmith (Gippsland Region) Date: circa 1905

Java - A goldsmith at work Date: circa 1910s

Indian Silver and Gold Craftsmen
Metalworking in silver and Gold in India Date: circa 1920s

Kashmir Walnut & Copper Carving, India
A highly-skilled craftsman producing carvings in copper and walnut wood - Kashmir, India. Date: 1910s

Early humans smelting bronze
Early humans smelting and working bronze, coloured artwork. Bronze is an alloy of tin and copper. During the Bronze Age (around 3300 to 1200 BC), humans mixed ores of tin and copper with charcoal

Early humans smelting iron
Early humans smelting and working iron, coloured artwork. The high temperatures required to obtain iron metal from its ore were not possible until the development of advanced smelting techniques

BUSN2A-00088
Pat Lyon, blacksmith, at the forge. Hand-colored woodcut

Welded metal
Atlantic Blaugas Co. Metal propeller with weld marks where repaired

Welding equipment
Atlantic Blaugas Co. Painting of three tanks in a cabinet, with meters and tubes; center tank has Atlantic Blaugas Co. logo with a main office address in Manhattan, and a factory a

Metal gear
Atlantic Blaugas Co. A metal gear

Welder welding
Atlantic Blaugas Co. Man welding, using Blaugas system as fuel

Indian Goldsmiths at work

Georgia - Tbilisi - Tinsmiths
Tinsmiths at work in their shop at Tbilisi, the capital (and largest) city in Georgia - formerly known as Tiflis. Located strategically at the crossroads between Europe and Asia

Vive St Eloi (1 / 2)
VIVE SAINT-ELOI ! Saint Eloi (Eligius) is the patron of metalworkers (1/2)

Vive St Eloi (2 / 2)
VIVE SAINT-ELOI ! Saint Eloi (Eligius) is the patron of metalworkers (2/2)

Exhibition Exhibit - The United Flexible Metallic Tubing Co
The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London of 1908. The exhibit of the United Flexible Metallic Tubing Company (of 112 Queen Victoria Street, London) in the Palace of Machinery (stand no)

Tempering a long metal bar in an industrial furnace. The bar was heated prior to hammering and shaping to make railway rails. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Butt Welding railway rails
A fantastic colour photograph showing the sparks flying up during the butt welding of railway rails. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Metal being tempered in a furnace prior to shaping
A metalworker tempers a piece of metal in a furnace, while another observes using a viewing plate to protect his eyes from the light emanating from the furnace core. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Shaping metal plate in a large hydraulic press
Two factory workers remove a metal plate from a large industrial hydraulic press after shaping. The completely piece appears to be the bodywork for a road vehicle. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Pouring Molten Metal
A metalworker wearing protective eye goggles pours molten metal in to a mould from a huge crucible container, attached to an immense hook, into a small mould. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Adjusting a mould for hydraulic press
A metalworker makes adjustments to a mould, to be used to shape a metal plate on a large industrial hydraulic press. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Molten Metal on a Production Line
A beautifully composed and lit photograph showing two metalworkers pouring hot molten metal into a series of moulds on a factory production line. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Molten metal is poured in to a mould
Two factory workers pour molten metal into a small mould. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

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"Unveiling the Artistry: A Journey Through Metalworking" Step into the world of metalworking, where ancient traditions and modern craftsmanship converge. From the town of Axoum in the Tigre region to Fes, Morocco's bustling metalworking shops, this captivating art form spans across continents and centuries. In a portrait capturing timeless dedication, we witness a blacksmith at work in Axoum. The sparks fly as his skilled hands shape molten metal into masterpieces that will endure for generations. Traveling further back in time, we find ourselves amidst the RAF workshops during WWII. These unsung heroes utilized their expertise to repair and maintain vital aircraft components, ensuring victory soared through the skies. Venturing across oceans to Morenci, Arizona, our eyes widen at the sight of a smelter. This colossal structure stands as a testament to human ingenuity and industrial might - transforming raw materials into refined metals that fuel progress. The Palace of Alhambra beckons us with its opulence depicted in an oil painting from 1878. Gunsmiths meticulously craft exquisite firearms fit for royalty within its walls – each stroke of their brushes mirroring their attention to detail. A white metal basket catches our eye next – delicate yet sturdy; it embodies both elegance and functionality. Its creation speaks volumes about how even everyday objects can be transformed into works of art by skilled hands. Journeying through time once more brings us to Sarajevo in 1902. On canvas, we witness metalworkers immersed in their craft - bending steel with precision and passion; they breathe life into cold materials with every strike of hammer against anvil. Jan Cloeter's all-steel flintlock pistol transports us back to c. 1660 Grevenbroich - showcasing not only technical mastery but also artistic flair within weaponry design; reminding us that beauty can be found even amidst tools meant for destruction. As we turn the pages of "L'Univers et l'. .