Mounting Collection

Grenadiers Mount Guard
Grenadier Guards mounting the Guard - the colours are handed to the officer in charge of the guard for the day; they will then be saluted, and the guard will march off with them

British gunners, Battle of the Somme, WW1
British gunners in action during the Battle of the Somme, First World War. Their guns are on " Percy Scott" mountings, with rather colourful camouflage paint. Date: 1918

The Treaty Stone, Limerick, Republic of Ireland. The Treaty of Limerick ended the Williamite war in Ireland between the Jacobites and the supporters of William of Orange

WW1 - French 400 mm railway howitzer and artillery squadron
WW1 - Camo de mailly - French 400 mm railway howitzer and artillery squadron. The outbreak of the First World War caught the French with a shortage of heavy field artillery

Ridinger Haute Ecole 2
Haute Ecole : Mounting - the first stage

Ancient Greek method of mounting and riding a horse bareback. A cavalry man mounts a horse by holding lance and bridle in his right hand

QF 4-inch naval gun Mk XVI on a twin HA / LA mount
QF 4-inch naval gun Mk.XVI on a HA/LA Mk.XIX twin mounting. The Quick-firing Mk.XVI naval gun could be used on single mounts or in dual mounts, such as this HA/LA mount (High Angle / Low Angle)

Rolls-Royce Armoured Cars of The RNAS - Middle East
Rolls-Royce Armoured Cars of The Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), developed in 1914 and used during the First World War as pictured here (possibly in Egypt)

The 23rd Regiment Royal Welsh Fusiliers at the Battle of the Alma on 20th September
NAM195673 The 23rd Regiment Royal Welsh Fusiliers at the Battle of the Alma on 20th September, 1854 (w/c on paper) by Simkin, Richard (1840-1926); National Army Museum

A despatch orderly mounting outside the troop stable
Mount - a despatch orderly of the 17th Lancers mounting outside the troop stable. The smartest men are generally chosen for this duty

GOLD FOR ITALY
John Bull delivers a sack of gold to the king of Italy to keep him in the war despite the mounting heap of dead. Date: July 1915

The Hunger March in London (Colour Litho)
2783643 The Hunger March in London (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hunger March in London)

Ancient Greek method of mounting and riding a horse bareback
6340142 Ancient Greek method of mounting and riding a horse bareback by Sasso, Giovanni Antonio (19th century); (add.info.: Ancient Greek method of mounting and riding a horse bareback)

Frontispiece to Il Monte Sancto di Dio, 1477 (engraving)
XJF359091 Frontispiece to Il Monte Sancto di Dio, 1477 (engraving) by Italian School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chevalier d environ 1220 (engraving)
6020704 Chevalier d environ 1220 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chevalier d environ 1220)

One of the blocks placed in Waterloo Place by desire of the Duke of Wellington to enable people to mount their horses
5990819 One of the blocks placed in Waterloo Place by desire of the Duke of Wellington to enable people to mount their horses (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Jewels and their Mounting (engraving)
1606253 Jewels and their Mounting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jewels and their Mounting. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 July 1898)

The Situation at Fashoda, Incidents of the Sirdars Landing (litho)
1606926 The Situation at Fashoda, Incidents of the Sirdars Landing (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Situation at Fashoda)

Greek warriors in helmets, armour, and labarum standards. They hold shields and lances. A woman brings a patera bowl and vase. From an ancient vase in the collection of Sir William Hamilton

The Knight in the Smithy, 1865 (oil on canvas)
XKH146430 The Knight in the Smithy, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Menzel, Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von (1815-1905); 31.5x38 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

New Yorks Mounted Police and their well-trained horses (b / w photo)
6002615 New Yorks Mounted Police and their well-trained horses (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plate 405. Carrying Hand of Bricks up a Ladder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950352 Plate 405. Carrying Hand of Bricks up a Ladder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 27.6x26.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

An officer of Light Dragoons taking leave of his wife, c. 1795 (oil on canvas)
NAM237681 An officer of Light Dragoons taking leave of his wife, c.1795 (oil on canvas) by Singleton, Henry (1766-1839); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; British, out of copyright

At the Circus: Work in the Ring, 1899 (charcoal, pastel, and black chalk, with stumping
2968476 At the Circus: Work in the Ring, 1899 (charcoal, pastel, and black chalk, with stumping, touches of coloured pencil, and incising, on off-white wove paper) by Toulouse-Lautrec

Cavalryman practicing mounting a horse (colour photo)
3098748 Cavalryman practicing mounting a horse (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cavalryman practicing mounting a horse)

Halting at an inn (colour litho)
3095850 Halting at an inn (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Halting at an inn. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Mounting workshop at the Sevres porcelain factory, France (b / w photo)
3099059 Mounting workshop at the Sevres porcelain factory, France (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shop front, E B Clarke, Picture Framers, Kingston
Shop front, E B Clarke, Picture Framers, 29 Eden Street, Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey. circa 1910

WW1 - Hyde Park Corner - converted to mount searchlights
WW1 - Apsley Gate, Hyde Park Corner - converted to mount searchlights to spt attack by German Zeppelins - 16th September, 1914 Date: circa 1914

The New Burmah Regiments (engraving)
1602769 The New Burmah Regiments (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Burmah Regiments)

Winter Scenes in North-Western India (engraving)
1598769 Winter Scenes in North-Western India (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter Scenes in North-Western India)

Mounting a Great Gun, Coventry, by Muirhead Bone
Mounting a Great Gun, Coventry, February 1917, by Muirhead Bone, First World War. 1917

The Crisis in Burma, an Elephant Battery at Tongo, Eastern India (engraving)
1041180 The Crisis in Burma, an Elephant Battery at Tongo, Eastern India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Burma)

The Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, California (engraving)
1037915 The Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, California (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, California)

On the Road to Klondyke, mounting the Summit of the Divide above Telegraph Creek (litho)
1063688 On the Road to Klondyke, mounting the Summit of the Divide above Telegraph Creek (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Road to Klondyke)

German machine gun position in France WWII
German twin MG34 machine guns on an a mounting in Aisne, France. Unit often attached to floor of a truck, or on a special two-wheeled trailer, towed by a truck. Manned at all times when on the march

The National Artillery Meeting at Shoeburyness, the Canadian Team at Work (engraving)
1054946 The National Artillery Meeting at Shoeburyness, the Canadian Team at Work (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Reminiscences of the Nepaulese Terai, the Prince of Wales mounting his Elephant (engraving)
1059306 Reminiscences of the Nepaulese Terai, the Prince of Wales mounting his Elephant (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arago the Astronomer (engraving)
1602216 Arago the Astronomer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arago the Astronomer. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 May 1855)

Plan of the Attack on Bomarsund (engraving)
1607677 Plan of the Attack on Bomarsund (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the Attack on Bomarsund)

Under the Eiffel Tower, before mounting (b / w photo)
3638445 Under the Eiffel Tower, before mounting (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Under the Eiffel Tower, before mounting)

Display of horsemanship in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving)
3630037 Display of horsemanship in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Display of horsemanship in Ancient Greece)

The Battle of Alexandria on the 21st March, 1801, c. 1801 (oil on canvas)
NAM237629 The Battle of Alexandria on the 21st March, 1801, c.1801 (oil on canvas) by Porter, Robert Kerr (1777-1842); 54.6x92.4 cm; National Army Museum

Mr Winkle mounts his Steed, illustration from The Pickwick Papers
DHM139111 Mr Winkle mounts his Steed, illustration from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (1812-70) 1837 (colour engraving) by Frost, Arthur Burdett (1851-1928); Charles Dickens Museum, London

Cairo, Tourist mounting the Great Pyramids (coloured photo)
5225509 Cairo, Tourist mounting the Great Pyramids (coloured photo) by Egyptian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cairo, Tourist mounting the Great Pyramids)

A Mameluke Mounting his Horse (black chalk on paper)
995915 A Mameluke Mounting his Horse (black chalk on paper) by Vernet, Antoine Charles Horace (Carle) (1758-1836); 34.5x37.5 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Afternoon, Foxhunting, engraved by J. H. Clarke and F. Jeakes, 1811 (colour litho)
BSA266724 Afternoon, Foxhunting, engraved by J.H. Clarke and F. Jeakes, 1811 (colour litho) by Wolstenholme, Dean Snr. (1757-1837) (after)

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"Mounting: A Journey Through History and Warfare" Step back in time to witness the Grenadiers Mount Guard, as British gunners prepare for battle during the infamous Battle of the Somme in World War Travel further to the Republic of Ireland, where The Treaty Stone stands tall, a symbol of resilience and mounting tensions during WW1. Marvel at the sheer power of the French 400 mm railway howitzer and artillery squadron, a formidable force that left its mark on history. Delve into the inter-war period with a glimpse at an intriguing British Military Poster showcasing advancements in mounting technology. Experience elegance and precision as Ridinger Haute Ecole 2 reveals ancient Greek methods and riding horses with grace. Witness a despatch orderly diligently mounting outside the troop stable, embodying discipline amidst chaos. Celebrate Italy's triumphs with "GOLD FOR ITALY, " highlighting their achievements on mounted battlegrounds throughout history. Uncover secrets from antiquity as we explore Ancient Greek methods and riding horses - an art form passed down through generations. Admire naval prowess with QF 4-inch naval gun Mk XVI on a twin HA / LA mount, showcasing Vickers-Armstrong Elswick Works' engineering excellence in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Immerse yourself in history's tapestry as Vickers-Armstrong Elswick Works takes center stage once more, leaving an indelible mark on military innovation.