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Metalwork Collection

"Unveiling the Masterpieces

Background imageMetalwork Collection: The Iron Forge Viewed from Without, c. 1770s (oil on canvas)

The Iron Forge Viewed from Without, c. 1770s (oil on canvas)
BAL16108 The Iron Forge Viewed from Without, c.1770s (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 105x140 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; English, out of copyright

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, built 1795 to 1805, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Ellesmere Canal

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, built 1795 to 1805, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Ellesmere Canal, Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Jacobite claymore sword used by Donald Cameron of Lochiel at the Battle of Culloden

Jacobite claymore sword used by Donald Cameron of Lochiel at the Battle of Culloden
3697355 Jacobite claymore sword used by Donald Cameron of Lochiel at the Battle of Culloden, 18th century (metal) by Scottish School

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Trench Art Lighter, WW1

Trench Art Lighter, WW1
Round Trench Art lighter with officers button on either side

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Oval Trench Art lighter, WW1

Oval Trench Art lighter, WW1
Oval Trench Art lighter with officers button on either side

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Forging the Anchor, 20th century. Artist: Stanhope A Forbes

Forging the Anchor, 20th century. Artist: Stanhope A Forbes
Forging the Anchor, 20th century. From the Art Journal (London)

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Trench Art lighter in the shape of a book, WW1

Trench Art lighter in the shape of a book, WW1
Trench Art lighter in the shape of a book

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Faberge egg C013 / 4878

Faberge egg C013 / 4878
Faberge egg. Clover openwork Easter egg by the House of Faberge. This egg was designed in 1902. Photographed at the Russian Emperors and the Armoury exhibition, Kremlin Museums, Moscow, Russia

Background imageMetalwork Collection: The new Spion Kop stand under construction at Liverpools Anfield Ground

The new Spion Kop stand under construction at Liverpools Anfield Ground. Construction had been held up whilst waiting for a delivery of British Steel. 2nd June 1927

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Oliver Cromwell, 1867 (oil on canvas)

Oliver Cromwell, 1867 (oil on canvas)
985100 Oliver Cromwell, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Leutze, Emanuel Gottlieb (1816-68); 145.1x107 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwell. Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze (1816-1868). Oil on canvas

Background imageMetalwork 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 imageMetalwork Collection: Nataraja, Shiva as the Lord of Dance, 1000s. South India, Tamil Nadu

Nataraja, Shiva as the Lord of Dance, 1000s. South India, Tamil Nadu
2967360 Nataraja, Shiva as the Lord of Dance, 1000s. South India, Tamil Nadu, Chola period (bronze) by Indian School; 113x102x30 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, Yuan dynasty (gilt bronze) (see also 119004)

Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, Yuan dynasty (gilt bronze) (see also 119004)
AME119005 Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, Yuan dynasty (gilt bronze) (see also 119004) by Chinese School, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368); height:18.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Foundation figure of king Shulgi of Ur, carrying a basket, c. 2094-2047 BC (copper)

Foundation figure of king Shulgi of Ur, carrying a basket, c. 2094-2047 BC (copper)
5049847 Foundation figure of king Shulgi of Ur, carrying a basket, c. 2094-2047 BC (copper) by Neo-Sumerian, (21st century BC); 31.1x5.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Expert grinder at Wilkinson Sword Works, WW1

Expert grinder at Wilkinson Sword Works, WW1
Expert grinder at Wilkinson Sword Works, working on a new bayonet during the First World War. 1914-1918

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Virgin and Child (oil on panel with gold frame)

Virgin and Child (oil on panel with gold frame)
XBP391849 Virgin and Child (oil on panel with gold frame) by Russian School, (18th century); Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Syria - Jewish Workers producing Engraved Brasswork

Syria - Jewish Workers producing Engraved Brasswork Date: circa 1905

Rare 'Yellow Rose' Floor Lamp, c.1905 (glass & gilt bronze)
8698840 Rare 'Yellow Rose' Floor Lamp, c.1905 (glass & gilt bronze) by Tiffany & Company; 199.4x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Leaded glass)

'Butterfly' Table Lamp with a 'Pepper' base, c.1900 (glass & bronze)
8698835 'Butterfly' Table Lamp with a 'Pepper' base, c.1900 (glass & bronze) by Tiffany & Company; 60.4x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Leaded and cypriote Favrile glass)

Background imageMetalwork 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 imageMetalwork Collection: 'Butterfly' Table Lamp with a 'Pepper' base, c.1900 (glass & bronze)

'Butterfly' Table Lamp with a 'Pepper' base, c.1900 (glass & bronze)
8698834 'Butterfly' Table Lamp with a 'Pepper' base, c.1900 (glass & bronze) by Tiffany & Company; 60.4x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Leaded and cypriote Favrile glass)

Background imageMetalwork Collection: 'Butterfly' Table Lamp with a 'Pepper' base, c.1900 (glass & bronze)

'Butterfly' Table Lamp with a 'Pepper' base, c.1900 (glass & bronze)
8698831 'Butterfly' Table Lamp with a 'Pepper' base, c.1900 (glass & bronze) by Tiffany & Company; 60.4x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Leaded and cypriote Favrile glass)

Background imageMetalwork 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 imageMetalwork Collection: 'Butterfly' Table Lamp with a 'Pepper' base, c.1900 (glass & bronze)

'Butterfly' Table Lamp with a 'Pepper' base, c.1900 (glass & bronze)
8698832 'Butterfly' Table Lamp with a 'Pepper' base, c.1900 (glass & bronze) by Tiffany & Company; 60.4x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Leaded and cypriote Favrile glass)

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 imageMetalwork Collection: A selection of Victorian diamond, gold and enamel jewellery (diamond, gold, enamel)

A selection of Victorian diamond, gold and enamel jewellery (diamond, gold, enamel)
1766481 A selection of Victorian diamond, gold and enamel jewellery (diamond, gold, enamel); Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of Victorian diamond)

Background imageMetalwork Collection: A selection of Renaissance jewellery including a gold chain, an oval amethyst cameo

A selection of Renaissance jewellery including a gold chain, an oval amethyst cameo and two reliquary pendants, c
1766467 A selection of Renaissance jewellery including a gold chain, an oval amethyst cameo and two reliquary pendants, c

Background imageMetalwork 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 imageMetalwork Collection: State sword and sheath

State sword and sheath
3739740 State sword and sheath; (add.info.: State sword (afena) and sheath; made from Iron, wood, gold leaf, ray-skin (sheath)

Background imageMetalwork Collection: State sword and sheath

State sword and sheath
3739739 State sword and sheath; (add.info.: State sword (afena) and sheath; made from Iron, wood, gold leaf, ray-skin (sheath)

Background imageMetalwork 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 imageMetalwork Collection: Oil Lamp with Christian Crosses, 1501-1700 (bronze)

Oil Lamp with Christian Crosses, 1501-1700 (bronze)
5861132 Oil Lamp with Christian Crosses, 1501-1700 (bronze) by Sri Lankan School; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA.

Background imageMetalwork 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 imageMetalwork Collection: 'Butterfly' Table Lamp with a 'Pepper' base, c.1900 (glass & bronze)

'Butterfly' Table Lamp with a 'Pepper' base, c.1900 (glass & bronze)
8698836 'Butterfly' Table Lamp with a 'Pepper' base, c.1900 (glass & bronze) by Tiffany & Company; 60.4x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Leaded and cypriote Favrile glass)

Background imageMetalwork Collection: A selection of jewelled gold, enamel and pearl Renaissance jewellery (gold, enamel, pearl)

A selection of jewelled gold, enamel and pearl Renaissance jewellery (gold, enamel, pearl)
1766468 A selection of jewelled gold, enamel and pearl Renaissance jewellery (gold, enamel, pearl); Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of jewelled gold)

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Two busts of Louis XIV and The Grande Conde (parcel-gilt bronze)

Two busts of Louis XIV and The Grande Conde (parcel-gilt bronze)
8683142 Two busts of Louis XIV and The Grande Conde (parcel-gilt bronze) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMetalwork 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 imageMetalwork 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 imageMetalwork 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 imageMetalwork 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 imageMetalwork Collection: Iron helmet with calligraphic silver damascening decoration. Turkish (Mamluk), 15th century (object)

Iron helmet with calligraphic silver damascening decoration. Turkish (Mamluk), 15th century (object)
534517 Iron helmet with calligraphic silver damascening decoration. Turkish (Mamluk), 15th century (object); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Decoration awarded to Elias Ashmole, 17th century (gold)

Decoration awarded to Elias Ashmole, 17th century (gold)
AMO367639 Decoration awarded to Elias Ashmole, 17th century (gold); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Elias Ashmole (1617-92) celebrated English antiquary, politician

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Decoration awarded to Elias Ashmole, 17th century (gold)

Decoration awarded to Elias Ashmole, 17th century (gold)
AMO367641 Decoration awarded to Elias Ashmole, 17th century (gold); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Elias Ashmole (1617-92) celebrated English antiquary, politician

Background imageMetalwork 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 imageMetalwork 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 imageMetalwork 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 imageMetalwork 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



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"Unveiling the Masterpieces: A Journey through Metalwork" Discover the rich history and exquisite craftsmanship as we delve into a captivating collection spanning centuries. From ancient treasures to modern marvels, these remarkable pieces showcase the ingenuity and artistry that have defined this timeless craft. Step back in time to witness the Jacobite claymore sword used by Donald Cameron of Lochiel at the Battle of Culloden. Its gleaming blade tells tales of valiant warriors and epic battles fought long ago. Marvel at the engineering prowess behind Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an architectural wonder built between 1795 and 1805. This monumental feat stands as a testament to human innovation, seamlessly blending metal with nature's beauty. Immerse yourself in trench art from World War I, where soldiers transformed discarded materials into stunning lighters. The Trench Art Lighter bears witness to their resilience amidst chaos, while an Oval Trench Art lighter takes on a unique shape that echoes their creativity even amid adversity. Experience the power captured in "The Iron Forge Viewed from Without, " an oil on canvas masterpiece from the c. 1770s. This evocative artwork transports us to an era when blacksmiths shaped molten metal with fiery determination. Witness how even everyday objects can become works of art during times of conflict with a Trench Art lighter disguised as a book from WWI or admire the intricate details adorning a Cased Colt Dragoon Model 1848 Revolver crafted in England during 1848/68 by an unknown creator. Embark on a journey through time as you explore Liverpool's Anfield Ground under construction, witnessing its transformation into Spion Kop stand - an emblematic symbol for football enthusiasts worldwide. Prepare to be enchanted by Faberge egg C013 /4878 – a dazzling creation that epitomizes opulence and elegance like no other.