Bell Collection (page 7)

A foundry of bells Cornille-Havard founded by Paul Havard in Villedieu les poeles dans la Manche
ELD4964391 A foundry of bells Cornille-Havard founded by Paul Havard in Villedieu les poeles dans la Manche, Normandy 1910

Ancient musical instruments: Egyptian sistrum (sistre) 1, tambourines (tambourins) 2,3, cymbals 4
FLO4575241 Ancient musical instruments: Egyptian sistrum (sistre) 1, tambourines (tambourins) 2,3, cymbals 4, single and double fifes (fifres) 5-8, pan pipes or syrinx (flute de pan) 9

Christophe COLOMB lands in San Salvador. Engraving 1844
JAB4121252 Christophe COLOMB lands in San Salvador. Engraving 1844; (add.info.: Christophe COLOMB debarque in San Salvador. Engraving 1844); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

"Calli, Canali e Isole della Laguna", edition by Ferdinando Ongania, San Marco Church and San Marco Square
3560749 "Calli, Canali e Isole della Laguna", edition by Ferdinando Ongania, San Marco Church and San Marco Square, from the Leoncini Square

War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): Bellman sounded the bell to announce the declaration
NWI4842076 War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): Bellman sounded the bell to announce the declaration of independence of the United States of America in Philadelphia

United States of America Independence War (1775-1783): Liberty Bell is the American symbol of freedom
NWI4845953 United States of America Independence War (1775-1783): Liberty Bell is the American symbol of freedom. Bellman sounded the bell to announce the declaration of independence of the United

Itinerant fishwoman with basket of sprats on her head, and a Dustman with bell collecting dust
FLO4688672 Itinerant fishwoman with basket of sprats on her head, and a Dustman with bell collecting dust, ashes and other household waste

Chariot of Fire, 1747 (painting)
CUL4934780 Chariot of Fire, 1747 (painting); 135x292 cm; Museo de Bellas Artes, Seville, Spain; (add.info.: By MARTINEZ, Domingo (1688-1749)

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing France represented by a young woman holding a flag asks the bells of
LUX4739484 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing France represented by a young woman holding a flag asks the bells of France to carillate the next victory

Drawing of the Bell in the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Rheims, France 1857
5616810 Drawing of the Bell in the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Rheims, France 1857. Illustrated in 'Voyages pittoresques et romantiques' (Picturesque and romantic journeys in ancient France)

Music-box mechanism with cylinder and hammers to play chimes on a bell, and music score to Ignace Joseph Pleyel's
FLO4590960 Music-box mechanism with cylinder and hammers to play chimes on a bell, and music score to Ignace Joseph Pleyel's German Hymn

Alexander Graham Bell's photo phone, 1891
3479255 Alexander Graham Bell's photo phone, 1891; (add.info.: Alexander Graham Bell's photo phone. vibrations of the diaphragm of the transmitter caused light pulses to fall on a light)

Alexander Graham Bell's photo phone, 1891
3479250 Alexander Graham Bell's photo phone, 1891; (add.info.: Bell's speaking photo phone vibration of the diaphragm at L caused pulses of light to be transmitted to the receiver s)

Alexander Graham Bell's photo phone, 1891
3479249 Alexander Graham Bell's photo phone, 1891; (add.info.: Transmitter of Bell's Photo phone: vibrations of the diaphragm at the end of the mouthpiece tube caused pulses of light to be)

Bell's photo phone, 1880
3479247 Bell's photo phone, 1880; (add.info.: The transmitter of Bell's photo phone: vibrations of the diaphragm D, at the end of the mouthpiece tube)

Bell telephone, 1878
3479239 Bell telephone, 1878; (add.info.: Using a Bell telephone, here with a separate transmitter and receiver. Thomas Edison, dated 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Graphophone, 1850
3480073 Graphophone, 1850; (add.info.: Graphophone: invented by Chichester Bell and Sumner Tainter. The recording was made by a stylus on a cardboard cylinder coated with wax (bb)

A lady ringing a bell, 1850
3478452 A lady ringing a bell, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a lady ringing a bell to call a servant to the drawing room. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The ringing of the alarm bell to call out the crew of the Caister lifeboat, 1850
3331005 The ringing of the alarm bell to call out the crew of the Caister lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the ringing of the alarm bell to call out the crew of the Caister lifeboat)

Electrical clock, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790160 Electrical clock, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: Electrical clock : boy in bed waking up, illustration from History of electricity in France, early 20th century); Photo © CCI.

Bell foundry: Opening hearth gate to let melt into the bell pit. From Diderot ''Encyclopedie'' c1751
865639 Bell foundry: Opening hearth gate to let melt into the bell pit. From Diderot ''Encyclopedie'' c1751.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

President Cleveland pulling on a rope labelled "Cleveland's letter to the Citizens of Chicago", 1895
1577302 President Cleveland pulling on a rope labelled "Cleveland's letter to the Citizens of Chicago", 1895; (add.info.: Sounding the tocsin 1895)

Charles Babbage (1791-1871) English mathematician. Babbage's proposed design for a diving bell to be used by divers
531910 Charles Babbage (1791-1871) English mathematician. Babbage's proposed design for a diving bell to be used by divers placing charges to blow up wrecks

Bell tower of the church of Blevio on Lake Como
3562971 Bell tower of the church of Blevio on Lake Como by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Blevio 1900-1905 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Modern Wonders, 1938: Automatic Telephone Exchange (colour photo)
8659929 Modern Wonders, 1938: Automatic Telephone Exchange (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Automatic Telephone Exchange)

The bell on the ship 'Royal George', 1773 (metal)
MMM5468580 The bell on the ship 'Royal George', 1773 (metal); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The bell from the ship 'Royal George' (1756)

Pear varieties, Pyrus communis: Lorenz, Bell pear and Virgouleuse
5856513 Pear varieties, Pyrus communis: Lorenz, Bell pear and Virgouleuse; (add.info.: Pear varieties, Pyrus communis: Lorenz pear 102, Bell pear 103 and Virgouleuse 104)

USA History: John Bell (Tennessee). Unionist Party candidate
5313502 USA History: John Bell (Tennessee). Unionist Party candidate.; SeM Studio/UIG.

Cross-section of the rack-and-pinion mechanism
5307893 Cross-section of the rack-and-pinion mechanism.; (add.info.: Cross-section of the rack-and-pinion mechanism used for operating an air pump. Dated 19th century)

Sign of the Bell Inn, Knightrider Street, London, 1668, from 'Short History of the English People' by J.R
3742781 Sign of the Bell Inn, Knightrider Street, London, 1668, from 'Short History of the English People' by J.R. Green pub

Representation of King David playing tintintinnabuli (bells). Miniature from a 14th century manuscript
VEN5028141 Representation of King David playing tintintinnabuli (bells). Miniature from a 14th century manuscript, Biblioteca estense de Modene, Italy; Biblioteca Estense Universitaria

The father of Time ringing the bells to announce the arrival of Father Noel's sleigh, firing by reindeer
NWI4881378 The father of Time ringing the bells to announce the arrival of Father Noel's sleigh, firing by reindeer, circa 1870

France, Aquitaine, Gironde (33), Bordeaux: Porte des tours de la grosse bell, 1875 - Herman Roquet Hosiery
LUX4704695 France, Aquitaine, Gironde (33), Bordeaux: Porte des tours de la grosse bell, 1875 - Herman Roquet Hosiery, Cours des pits; (add.info.: France, Aquitaine, Gironde (33)

Italy, Venetie, Venice: St. Mark's Basilica, Horses and Clock Tower, 1895
LUX4771634 Italy, Venetie, Venice: St. Mark's Basilica, Horses and Clock Tower, 1895; (add.info.: Italy, Venetie, Venice: St)

Bell & Tainter's Graphophone, 1850
3480072 Bell & Tainter's Graphophone, 1850; (add.info.: Bell & Tainter's Graphophone. A recording was made by speaking into a mouthpiece while turning the wax cylinder by a treadle; as in a)

Telephone exchange, 1890
3479275 Telephone exchange, 1890; (add.info.: Switchman connecting a call at the Central Telephone Exchange, 198 Broadway, New York)

A floating buoy with a warning bell, 1850
3330922 A floating buoy with a warning bell, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a floating buoy with a warning bell. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Marten Triewald's diving bell
3359190 Marten Triewald's diving bell; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Marten Triewald's diving bell. Marten Triewald (1691-1747) a Swedish merchant, engineer and armature physicist

Marten Triewald's diving bell
3359189 Marten Triewald's diving bell; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Marten Triewald's diving bell. Marten Triewald (1691-1747) a Swedish merchant, engineer and armature physicist

The Czar's Bell, Ivan the Great Square, Moscow
3572332 The Czar's Bell, Ivan the Great Square, Moscow; (add.info.: Moscow, Ivan the Great Square, Russia 1890-1900 ca. Photographer: P.Z. - Photoglob & Co.); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Ancient Chinese copper and bronze vases and bells. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrario's
FLO4622385 Ancient Chinese copper and bronze vases and bells. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

First bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus: the dream of a knight sleeping on a bed with wheels
FLO4623392 First bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus: the dream of a knight sleeping on a bed with wheels and bells under a castle battlement with queen and ladies

Cathedral of the Birth of the Holy Virgin in Moscow
3561965 Cathedral of the Birth of the Holy Virgin in Moscow; (add.info.: Moscow, Russia 1880 ca. Date of Artwork: XVI sec. ca. Photographer: Daziaro, J.); Alinari Archives, Florence.

The Bell of the Tsar in Moscow
3561964 The Bell of the Tsar in Moscow; (add.info.: Moscow, Russia 1880 ca. Photographer: Daziaro, J.); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Letter C: Riding a Bell, 1868 (engraving)
DUV4217384 Letter C: Riding a Bell, 1868 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving by Francois Pannemaker (1822-1900) in " Le premier livre des petits enfants"" Full alphabet illustrative by

Ecclesiastic tableware, in vermeil, between 1360 and 1420, from the parish church of Wurzburg (Germany)
FLO4643618 Ecclesiastic tableware, in vermeil, between 1360 and 1420, from the parish church of Wurzburg (Germany) - Chromolithography, drawing by Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck (1811-1903)

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638753 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Surgeon and his assistants, before the introduction of anaesthetics, prepared to perform an amputation at the shoulder
526833 Surgeon and his assistants, before the introduction of anaesthetics, prepared to perform an amputation at the shoulder. Surgeon stands, left, next the assistant surgeon (behind patient)

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The resonating sound of the bell echoes through the church as the dedicated bell ringers pull on the ropes, creating a melodious symphony that fills the air. Their synchronized movements and skillful technique bring life to this ancient tradition. In "The Underwriter Who Missed The Total Loss, " H. M. Bateman humorously portrays a moment of oversight, where an underwriter fails to recognize a disastrous situation unfolding before his eyes - perhaps he was too engrossed in listening to the enchanting chimes of bells nearby. Charles Chuck Yeager, an American pilot known for breaking barriers and pushing boundaries, soared through the skies with unparalleled bravery and determination. As he flew at incredible speeds, one can only imagine how his heart raced when hearing the distant tolls of bells below. "The Angelus, " painted between 1857-1859, captures a serene scene where people pause their daily activities upon hearing the Angelus bell from a nearby church. They bow their heads in prayer or reflection, acknowledging something greater than themselves. Pembroke College stands tall since its establishment in 1675; its historic walls have witnessed countless generations passing by. The ringing bells mark important moments within this esteemed institution's history - celebrations, graduations, and gatherings that resonate throughout time. Underneath an orange harvest moon's glow lies a picturesque landscape adorned with two cows wearing delicate bells around their necks. In Alpine scenery like this, these musical accessories serve both practical purposes and add charm to nature's harmonious composition. Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's artwork "Teasing the Cat" depicts mischievous playfulness as children swing on a ringing bell rope while teasing an unsuspecting feline companion nearby. Laughter fills the air as they revel in innocent joy amidst such simple pleasures. George Morris is celebrated for his exceptional talent as a bell ringer during 1863 when eight majestic bells resounded under his skilled hands.