Block And Tackle Collection

Fetching Down the Bell in the War I, 1917 (etching)
1067236 Fetching Down the Bell in the War I, 1917 (etching) by Aimon, TavAik FrantiAaek (1877-1942); 15.9x11.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Stephen S. Kahn; Czech, out of copyright

Block and tackle (chromolitho)
977653 Block and tackle (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Block and tackle. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Fishermen seen here making a new fender for the fishing fleet moored in the Cornish fishing port of Looe. Circa 1935

New Anfield church. The Lord Bishop of Warrington dedicating the foundation stone of the St Columba church which has been laid by Archbishop Spooner. 19th July 1931

Nautical rigging, San Francisco, California, USA

Antique block and tackle

Antique block and tackle, Wrangell, Alaska, USA

Block and tackle, artwork
Block and tackle. This is a system of two pulleys (black circles) with a rope or cable (red) threaded between them, used to lift heavy loads. The direction of forces exerted are shown as blue arrows

Washington Monument completed, 1884
President Arthur placing the capstone to complete the Washington Monument, 1884. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Raising a slab of stone using a block-and-tackle mechanism, 1620. Copperplate engraving of a treadmill powered by men lifting a slab of stone using a block and tackle

Building Tower of Babel: Bible Genesis 11. God coming down to see tower (v5) and deciding to confound universal language (v6) and scatter people over the earth (v7)

Raising slabs of stone using block-and-tackle powered by man in treadmill, A. Through tooth and pinion, C, B. worm and pinion, E, D

Mechanical Diagrams and Devices C017 / 3431
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of various mechanical principles and devices, and diagrams of mechanical forces

Mechanical systems, diagram
Mechanical systems. Diagram of six different mechanical systems, with arrows showing the direction of the forces involved

Netherlands, Overijssel, Kampen, rigging on old herring boats

Leonardos Cannon Foundry
Pen and ink perspective drawing on paper by Leonardo from 1487 of a cannon foundry. It depicts the inside of a factory for casting cannons from bronze

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"Block and Tackle: A Timeless Mechanism of Strength and Precision" In the world of maritime history, the block and tackle has played a vital role in countless endeavors. From fetching down the bell during World War I to nautical rigging in San Francisco, California, this ingenious device has proven its worth time and again. As we delve into the past, antique block and tackles emerge as fascinating relics that tell tales of their own. Whether it be Wrangell, Alaska or 1620's stone lifting mechanism, these artifacts showcase the ingenuity of our ancestors. Moving from sea to land, we witness how block and tackles have been utilized beyond seafaring adventures. In Camden Maine's harbor, a stern schooner stands tall while fishermen craft new fenders for Cornish fishing fleets. Even New Anfield church owes its foundation stone dedication to this remarkable tool. Venturing further into Cornwall's rich mining history reveals Tolgarrick Mine in St Stephen-in-Brannel where block and tackles were employed with great effect in 1922. Meanwhile, across continents in Washington D. C. , the completion of the iconic Washington Monument stands as a testament to both human determination and reliance on this mechanical marvel. Not limited to grand structures or vast oceans alone, even sailboats rely on wooden rigging blocks for smooth sailing experiences off Key West's coastlines. The precision required is evident up close as every component plays its part flawlessly. Through etchings like "Fetching Down the Bell" or chromolithos depicting "Nautical Rigging, " we are transported back in time witnessing firsthand how block and tackle shaped industries worldwide. From war efforts to construction projects; from coastal towns to bustling cities - there is no denying that block and tackle remains an enduring symbol of strength, efficiency, and unwavering reliability throughout history.