Pounder Collection

British 25-pounder field gun by G. H. Davis
Considered at the time to be the best field gun in the world: the British 25-pounder. Diagrammatic drawings of a famous British weapon

Battle of Passchendale
60 pounder guns in action near Langemarck, Belgium in the first Battle of Passchendale during World War I on 12th October 1917

A Sixty-Five Pounder Opening Fire, by James McBey, WW1
" Zero". A Sixty-Five Pounder Opening Fire, drypoint print by James McBey, First World War. Referring to a bombardment in Palestine in the early morning of 19 September 1918. 1920

British six-pounder gun by G. H. Davis
The British six-pounder gun: explanatory drawings. It was an efficient field and anti-tank gun of high velocity, used for example against Rommels German army in the desert, Second World War

Second Battle of Bullecourt 1917
Australian soldiers loading an 18 pounder gun at the second Battle of Bullecourt (Battle of Arras) on the Western Front in France during World War I in May 1917

Royal Air Force de Havilland DH. 98 Mosquito FB Mk. XVIII
Royal Air Force de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito FB Mk.XVIII PZ467 Tse-Tse. Armed with a 57mm (6 pounder) Molins quick-firing gun, the first Mk.XVIII was flown on 25 August 1943

Working a 3 pounder gun, HMS Blake, Royal Navy, probably circa 1900 (hand coloured photo)

WW1 - 13 pounder anti-aircraft gun on a Thorneycroft lorry near Fricourt, France - August 1916

WW1 - Battle of the Scarpe - 18 pounder gun in action - Monchy-le-Preux, France - 11th April 1917

The Boer Attack on Vryheid Garrison, their Final Effort (engraving)
1040220 The Boer Attack on Vryheid Garrison, their Final Effort (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boer Attack on Vryheid Garrison)

The Naval Mobilisation, Big Gun and Torpedo Practice on Board H Ms "Hero"and "Rodney"(engraving)
1041826 The Naval Mobilisation, Big Gun and Torpedo Practice on Board H Ms " Hero" and " Rodney" (engraving) by Nash

Royal Naval Exhibition, Ancient and Modern Guns, Crank-Shaft and Boiler-Shell (engraving)
1591775 Royal Naval Exhibition, Ancient and Modern Guns, Crank-Shaft and Boiler-Shell (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Naval Exhibition)

The Advance to Peking, Scenes at Taku and Tientsin (litho)
1600091 The Advance to Peking, Scenes at Taku and Tientsin (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance to Peking, Scenes at Taku and Tientsin)

Divers exploring the Wreck of HMS Doterel, blown up in the Straits of Magellan (engraving)
1590537 Divers exploring the Wreck of HMS Doterel, blown up in the Straits of Magellan (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The War in South America, the Taking of Pisagua by the Chilians, 2 November 1879 (engraving)
1045183 The War in South America, the Taking of Pisagua by the Chilians, 2 November 1879 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South America)

Dehulling rice or making rice flour using a rice pounder, Japan (b / w photo)
5999575 Dehulling rice or making rice flour using a rice pounder, Japan (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Experiments with the American Torpedo-Shells at Chatham (engraving)
1610653 Experiments with the American Torpedo-Shells at Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Experiments with the American Torpedo-Shells at Chatham)

New Military Armament and Equipment (litho)
1627190 New Military Armament and Equipment (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Military Armament and Equipment)

The Artillery Volunteers at Shoeburyness (engraving)
1060173 The Artillery Volunteers at Shoeburyness (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Artillery Volunteers at Shoeburyness)

Some Varieties of the Nordenfelt Gun as now used in the Army and Navy (engraving)
1061943 Some Varieties of the Nordenfelt Gun as now used in the Army and Navy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A composite matchbox-ashtray made from a bullet cartridge and mounted on an 18 pounder shell case. Engraved Messines, June 7th 1917 - France and Belgium with an image in copper of a British tank

Indian women pounding rice. From a contemporary print, c. 1935
Indian women pounding rice. From a contemporary print, c.1935

Sergeants Of The Royal Horse Artillery With A 12 Pounder Gun. From The Book South Africa And The Transvaal War By Louis Creswicke, Published 1900

Gunners sheltering during a bombardment, 1917, Matania
With our artist on the Western Front - No II. New Series. Front cover of The Sphere featuring the first of a new set of drawings done by the magazines special artist during his latest visit to

WWI British 18 pounder high explosive fuse
First World War British 18 pounder high explosive fuse.. Trench Art

18 pounder shell case - badge of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers
18 pounder shell case, base dated 30.11.16, made into a cap with the badge of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers and General Service buttons to cap band. Trench Art

WWI British 60 Pounder Breach Loading Mark 1 Field Gun
A 1/10 Scale model of a First World War British 60 Pounder Breach Loading Mark 1 Field Gun, built by the Elswick Ordnance Company, together with its travelling carriage (15 - 38 cm. long).. Trench Art

Battle of Burqa, Palestine, WW1
Action during the Battle of Burqa in Palestine during the First World War, showing the 264th Brigade RFA (Royal Field Artillery) with 18-pounder guns

Empty shell cases and boxes, Battle of Albert, France, WW1
A dump of empty 18 pounder shell cases and boxes, part of those used by one British Division during the bombardment of Fricourt, northern France, during the Battle of Albert, First World War

Krupp 6-Pounder Gun 1851
Krupps first six-pounder field gun, as shown at the Great Exhibition Date: 1851

Battle of Vimy Ridge 1917
Pack horses of the Canadian Field Artillery carrying 18 pounder shells at the Battle of Vimy Ridge on the Western Front in France during World War I in April 1917

Battle of Broodseinde
Silhouette of an anti aircraft gun (13 pounder 9 cwt) mounted on a motor lorry being fired by soldiers at the Battle of Broodseinde on 4th October 1917 during World War I

Soldiers lean on pile of 18-pounder shells nr Becourt Wood
Soldiers leaning on a pile of 18-pounder shells near Becourt Wood on the Somme, September 1916. Lantern slide, World War One, Western Front (1914-1918), 1916

7 / 1 / 16 Battle of Shaik Saad. 18 pounder battery in action
Photograph: 7/1/16 Battle of Shaik Saad. 18 pounder battery in action at Battle of Shaik Saad on right bank. Shows 18 pdr battery in action. Inscribed as title on reverse

Calcutta Volunteer Battery, Bura Camp, Kenya, WW1
Calcutta Volunteer Battery with a 12 pounder gun, Bura Camp, Kenya, East Africa, during WW1. 1916

Costumes of China: rice-pounder, beggar and puppeteer.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Woman Munition Worker 18 Pounder Gun. Drawing of a munitions worker, designed by Miss A.D. Wargent, a worker in factory Five, in aid of the 18 pdr gun fund, June 1918

18 pounder shell case made into a vase
An 18 pounder shell case made into a vase with embossed background, decorated with a flower and engraved with an Officer embracing a young lady.. Trench Art

British 18 pounder shell case - an Army Service cap
A British 18 pounder shell case base made into an Army Service cap with the badge of the Royal Engineers. Trench Art

Two pounder pom pom shell case base - Army Service Cap
A two pounder pom pom shell case base made into an Army Service Cap with a Royal Artillery button in its centre. Trench Art

WWI jug fabricated from an 18 pounder shell case
First World War jug fabricated from an 18 pounder shell case and relief decorated with storks amongst the bull rushes and irises. The handle has been beaten from the actual shell case. Trench Art

A coal-scuttle made from two types of shell cases (one a 2 pounder) and a naval button with the engraved inscription - HMS Maenad, Jutland, 31st May 1916. HMS Maenad was a Moon (M) class destroyer

Candlestick holder made from an 18 pounder shell case, dated 1917, with the badge of 10th Battalion Canadian Railway Troops. Trench Art

19 pounder shell case - inscribed Albert
18 pounder shell case, dated /17, with fluted bottom. Embossed with floral pattern and inscribed Albert. Trench Art

18 pounder shell case - inscribed Albert
18 pounder shell case, dated 1918, with fluted bottom. Embossed with floral pattern and inscribed Albert. Trench Art

19 pounder shell case - three Australian soldiers relaxing
18 pounder shell case with an embossed background, decorated with three Australian soldiers relaxing. Trench Art

18 pounder shell case - three Australian soldiers relaxing
18 pounder shell case with an embossed background, decorated with three Australian soldiers relaxing. Trench Art

Ashtray made from an 18 pounder shell case - YPRES
Ashtray made from an 18 pounder shell case with a fused cap at its centre. Has the word YPRES cut into the brass. Trench Art

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"Pounder: The Mighty British Field Guns of World War I" Step back in time and witness the sheer power and precision of the iconic "pounder" artillery pieces that played a pivotal role during World War I. From the Battle of Passchendaele to the Second Battle of Bullecourt, these fearsome weapons unleashed devastation upon enemy lines, forever etching their place in history. One such legendary gun was the British 25-pounder field gun by G. H. Davis, known for its exceptional range and accuracy. Its thunderous roar echoed across battlefields as it relentlessly pounded enemy positions, turning the tide of war. Captured through James McBey's masterpiece painting "A Sixty-Five Pounder Opening Fire, " we catch a glimpse into the intensity and chaos faced by soldiers on both sides. The deafening explosions reverberated through their souls as they fought valiantly amidst smoke-filled battlegrounds. Not to be overshadowed, another remarkable creation was G. H. Davis' British six-pounder gun - a true marvel of engineering excellence. This weapon proved instrumental during significant conflicts like the Second Battle of Bullecourt in 1917, where its firepower provided crucial support to infantry units pushing forward against formidable opposition. Even at sea, our brave sailors aboard HMS Blake relied on smaller yet equally potent guns like the three-pounder to defend against maritime threats lurking beneath treacherous waters. Their unwavering dedication ensured safe passage for naval vessels navigating perilous seas during this tumultuous era. Taking warfare innovation skyward, Thorneycroft introduced an awe-inspiring 13-pounder anti-aircraft gun during WWI - a testament to human ingenuity adapting to new challenges posed by aerial combatants above. These guns protected vital assets from menacing aircraft with deadly accuracy while instilling confidence among ground troops below. The Vickers-Armstrong Elswick Works in Newcastle Upon Tyne became synonymous with excellence in artillery production.