Tapering Collection

Pyramid and Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt

Colorful compound leaf patterns of Devil's Walking Stick or Hercules Club (Aralia spinosa) - Pisgah National Forest, Brevard, North Carolina, USA

Pair of cast iron cannon on carriages
MARITIME: A pair of cast iron cannon on carriages with tapering barrels and armorial crest to the barrel. Barrels measure 38ins. long with a 6ins. diameter breech, 4ins

RMS Titanic - signet ring recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett
RMS Titanic - from inventory of items recovered from bodies by cable ship Mackay-Bennett - an 18 carat gold and small old-cut diamond solitaire band/signet ring, slightly tapering (1/4ins)

Bennane Head, Ballantrae Bay, Scotland
Bennane Head - a tapering piece of land formed of hard rock projecting into the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, at the northern end of Ballantrae Bay, southwest of Girvan. Date: circa 1940s

Queen Anne coffee-pot, 1709 (silver)
1268047 Queen Anne coffee-pot, 1709 (silver) by Bayley, Richard (fl.1709); height: 24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tapering cylindrical and on moulded rim foot, with hinged domed cover)

Advertisement for the Schilling Corset Company, Detroit, Michigan, USA (colour litho)
6030736 Advertisement for the Schilling Corset Company, Detroit, Michigan, USA (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sword, late second or very early third century (iron)
5865168 Sword, late second or very early third century (iron) by Roman; length: 46 cm; Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info)

Marquetry Games Table (fruitwood)
692769 Marquetry Games Table (fruitwood) by Italian School, (19th century); 75.5x76x38 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Page 156. Amaranthus Blitum, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670520 Page 156. Amaranthus Blitum, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Sword, late second or very early third century (iron)
2967364 Sword, late second or very early third century (iron) by Roman; length: 46 cm; Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info)

Advertisement for Eureka health corsets for women (colour litho)
6030778 Advertisement for Eureka health corsets for women (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement for Lacrossine womens corsets (colour litho)
6030728 Advertisement for Lacrossine womens corsets (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A pair of Chelsea blue-ground lobed tapering oviform vases
1766853 A pair of Chelsea blue-ground lobed tapering oviform vases and covers depicting lovers among trees, c.1765 (ceramic) by English School

Conical spoon auger or reamer, 16th or 17th century (ash, steel & iron)
701072 Conical spoon auger or reamer, 16th or 17th century (ash, steel & iron) by French School; length: 59.7 cm; David Russell Collection; (add.info)

Sword, late second or very early third century (iron)
5865121 Sword, late second or very early third century (iron) by Roman; length: 46 cm; Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info)

Sword, late second or very early third century (iron)
5865069 Sword, late second or very early third century (iron) by Roman; length: 46 cm; Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info)

Advertisement for Royal Worcester womens corsets exhibited at the Worlds Columbia Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, USA
6030731 Advertisement for Royal Worcester womens corsets exhibited at the Worlds Columbia Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 1893 (colour litho) by American School

Sword, late second or very early third century (iron)
5865091 Sword, late second or very early third century (iron) by Roman; length: 46 cm; Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info)

GE Building and The Maiden, one of the Mankind Figures, Rockefeller Center, Manhattan
USA, New York City, Manhattan, GE Building and The Maiden, one of the Mankind Figures, Rockefeller Center

1150 Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore
The Empire State Building, 5th Avenue and 34th Street, New York, USA

Big Ben & Lamp Post, Close Up

Palm Leaves, Close Up

Trichiurus lepturus, or Largehead Hairtail, a species of cutlassfish, also known as Beltfish and Bladefish. Date: 1863

Muisca gold pendant. The tunjo of a warrior with tapering legs, reed-like, bent arms, one hand clasping an axe, solely adorned with a headdress and jewelry. 1300-1500. Chibcha art. Jewelry. COLOMBIA

Beta vulgaris rubra, three long red Beetroots, side view

Corals - Trachyphyllia: Cone-like shape, tapering to an point at bottom

Self-acting lathe, light pattern, arranged for tapering. Height of centres 40 inches

Self-acting lathe with tapering motion, light pattern. Height of centres 21 inches

Root systems of various different plants. Ivy (Hedera helix), at bottom, can be seen with roots coming from the nodes of the trailing stem (adventitious roots)

BOOTS / PENROSEs 1908
A selection of front lacing boots - one example has a high heel and long tapering front

Cutez Advertisement
A girl with exquisitely tapering fingers (and nails perfected by Cutex) dresses a Christmas tree

Imperia / Dress by Worth
Design by Worth: white fur coat with thick collar, sleeveless gown with tapering straps, flaring skirt with brown fur hem & a vandyked motif in gold

Costume 1912 / Houghton
Men: morning coat, striped grey trousers, top hat, sac suit with tapering trousers with turn-ups & spats. Woman: white tailor-made with hobble skirt & button detailing

D-B Varsity Suit 1907
American suit: D-B Varsity with broad lapels, shaped cuffs, double pocket flaps & loose-hip trousers tapering at the ankle. A tad too elaborate to be considered elegant

COSTUME 1791-1792
Man: top hat with a tapering crown & cut-away coat. Women: buffonts (buffons), belt with medallion buckle, a skirt with a vandkyked & oranmented hem, pierrot jacket

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"Tapering: A Journey Through Time and Artifacts" Step into the world of tapering, where history unravels through a diverse range of intriguing artifacts. From the majestic Pyramid and Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt to a pair of cast iron cannons on carriages, each item tells its own unique story. Delve deeper into the past as we explore the remnants of the ill-fated RMS Titanic. Amongst its wreckage lies a signet ring recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett, serving as a poignant reminder of human tragedy. Travel across continents to Bennane Head, Ballantrae Bay in Scotland, where nature's artistry meets rugged cliffs. Here you can witness the mesmerizing dance of Trichiurus lepturus, also known as Largehead Hairtail - an elegant creature that tapers gracefully towards its tail. Marvel at craftsmanship from centuries ago with Queen Anne's coffee-pot crafted in 1709 from silver. Its intricate design showcases both elegance and functionality - an embodiment of timeless beauty. Experience Detroit's industrial prowess through an advertisement for Schilling Corset Company. This vibrant color lithograph captures the essence of fashion and innovation during that era. Unleash your inner warrior with a sword dating back to late second or very early third century made from iron. Feel its weight and imagine the battles it witnessed throughout history. Admire exquisite marquetry on a fruitwood games table - an artistic masterpiece blending form and function seamlessly together. Turn over pages filled with botanical wonders like Amaranthus Blitum created between 1803-06 using watercolor, pen, ink, and pencil techniques. Each stroke reveals nature's delicate tapering forms captured forever on paper. Finally, embrace women's empowerment with Eureka health corsets showcased in another colorful lithograph advertisement. These corsets symbolize not only fashion but also liberation for women seeking comfort without compromising style. In this captivating journey through time and artifacts, the concept takes on new dimensions.