Tridents Collection

Hawker Siddeley Tridents of BEA at Heathrow Airport. circa 1965. Date: 1965

Saint Michael the Archangel Defeats Satan (oil on canvas)
868086 Saint Michael the Archangel Defeats Satan (oil on canvas) by Giaquinto, Corrado (1690-1765); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Andrea Doria (engraving)
812404 Andrea Doria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andrea Doria, Genoese admiral and statesman.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Fishing with Nets and Tridents in the Bay of Naples, plate 89
747020 Fishing with Nets and Tridents in the Bay of Naples, plate 89, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish)

Cartwheel twopence, 1797 (bronze)
1220149 Cartwheel twopence, 1797 (bronze) by KAochler, Conrad Heinrich (c.1740-1810); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant, UK; (add.info.: George III (4 June 1738 - 29 January 1820)

George V Penny, 1933 (copper alloy)
1220140 George V Penny, 1933 (copper alloy) by English School, (20th century); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant, UK; (add.info.: George V (3 June 1865 - 20 January 1936)

Vairevert, from Voyage aux Indes et a la Chine by Pierre Sonnerat
STC196041 Vairevert, from Voyage aux Indes et a la Chine by Pierre Sonnerat, engraved by Poisson, published 1782 (coloured engraving) by Sonnerat

The Roman Gladiatorial Games at the Italian Exhibition, Earls Court (engraving)
1041418 The Roman Gladiatorial Games at the Italian Exhibition, Earls Court (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Neptunean Society, Silver members badge, 1788 (silver)
2959902 Neptunean Society, Silver members badge, 1788 (silver) by English School, (18th century); Timothy Millett Collection; English, out of copyright

Fishing with Tridents, plate 90, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium
747021 Fishing with Tridents, plate 90, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628), pub

Base of a Holy Water Fountain, carved with dolphins, San Marco Basilica (stone
FTB293869 Base of a Holy Water Fountain, carved with dolphins, San Marco Basilica (stone) (b/w photo) by Byzantine School, (12th century); San Marco, Venice

Parvati, from Voyage aux Indes et a la Chine by Pierre Sonnerat
STC196045 Parvati, from Voyage aux Indes et a la Chine by Pierre Sonnerat, engraved by Poisson, published 1782 (coloured engraving) by Sonnerat

Ancient Greek incuse silver coin from Posidonia, AD 510-30 (silver)
1203062 Ancient Greek incuse silver coin from Posidonia, AD 510-30 (silver) by Greek, (6th century BC); 2.8x2.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Greek

Fishing with Nets and Tridents in the Bay of Naples, plate 89 from
STC161131 Fishing with Nets and Tridents in the Bay of Naples, plate 89 from Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds)

The Contrast, 1792 (engraving)
2632304 The Contrast, 1792 (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright

Agir - a film festival (colour litho)
747104 Agir - a film festival (colour litho) by Oppenheim, Louis (1879-1936); Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; German, out of copyright

The Horses of Neptune, 1892 (oil on canvas)
703067 The Horses of Neptune, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); 86x215 cm; Neue Pinakothek, Munich, Germany; English, out of copyright

Base of a Holy Water Fountain, carved with dolphins, San Marco Basilica (stone
FTB293870 Base of a Holy Water Fountain, carved with dolphins, San Marco Basilica (stone) (b/w photo) by Byzantine School, (12th century); San Marco, Venice

Salmon Spearing in the Highlands (litho)
1039877 Salmon Spearing in the Highlands (litho) by Small, A. G. (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salmon Spearing in the Highlands)

Trade card titled Crossing the Line (chromolitho)
964028 Trade card titled Crossing the Line (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card titled Crossing the Line (Passage de la Ligne)

Fishing with Tridents, plate 90 from Venationes Ferarum, Avium
STC161132 Fishing with Tridents, plate 90 from Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish) engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628)

The Duke of York crossing the Equator, during his journey to Australia, aboard the Renown (colour litho)
2777778 The Duke of York crossing the Equator, during his journey to Australia, aboard the Renown (colour litho) by Beltrame

Image depicting Europe (chromolitho)
614181 Image depicting Europe (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Image depicting Europe, with the figure of a seated woman)

Kings of England (engraving)
816883 Kings of England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kings of England: William the Conqueror, William Rufus and Henry I, engraved by Mr J Rogers)

Armada Monument, Plymouth (b / w photo)
3094748 Armada Monument, Plymouth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armada Monument, Plymouth. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

India, Madhya Pradesh, Chauragarh, nr Pachmarhi. Numerous tridents, or trishulas, which are emblematic of the Hindu god shiva, stand in the compound of a remote temple at the top of Chauragarh

Sea Scouts at Accra, Ghana, West Africa
Group photo of Sea Scouts at Accra, Ghana, West Africa. Some of them are holding handmade tridents. Date: circa 1930s

Hunting otters, Philips Galle, 1578

The Neptune Fountain on the cobbled Market Place (Marktplatz) in Weimar, Thuringia, Germany, Europe

Using Fire to Catch Fish
Two fishermen, one in a boat, the other perched on a sheet of ice, use a fire to attract fish before spearing them with long-handled tridents

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Tridents have a rich history and diverse range of uses throughout various cultures and time periods. From the iconic Hawker Siddeley Tridents of BEA at Heathrow Airport to religious depictions like Saint Michael the Archangel defeating Satan, they have made their mark in art and aviation. Intriguingly, tridents even played a role in unique events such as "The baptism of the Equator" aboard a German submarine in the Atlantic Ocean. This colorful lithograph showcases how they are be intertwined with maritime traditions. Artistic representations also highlight the significance of tridents. For instance, an engraving depicting Andrea Doria showcases its presence as a symbol of power and authority. Similarly, plate 89 from "Fishing with Nets and Tridents in the Bay of Naples" demonstrates how this tool has been utilized for centuries by fishermen. Coins featuring trident designs add another dimension to their historical importance. The bronze Cartwheel twopence from 1797 and copper alloy George V Penny from 1933 both showcase how these symbols were incorporated into currency design. Exploring further, Pierre Sonnerat's illustration titled "Vairevert" from his book Voyage aux Indes et à la Chine highlights cultural connections between Europe and Asia through imagery that includes a trident-like object. Even entertainment has embraced the allure of tridents; an engraving capturing Roman Gladiatorial Games at Earls Court emphasizes their use as weapons during intense battles within ancient arenas. Beyond symbolism or utility, societies have recognized outstanding achievements through badges like Neptunean Society's silver members badge dating back to 1788. Such recognition underscores how trident motifs hold deep meaning across different organizations. Returning to fishing imagery, plate 90 from Venationes Ferarum Avium illustrates yet another example where fishermen employ this three-pronged tool for their trade - showcasing its versatility across different regions around the world.