Brass Collection (#72)

Native Student Orchestra - Tanzania (formerly German East Africa) Date: circa 1908

Six monkeys on a horn-shaped Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

trombone

Europe, Italy, Tuscany, Sienna. Brass rings where horses were tied in the Piazza del Campo
Italy, Tuscany, Sienna. Brass rings where horses were tied in the Piazza del Campo. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

GERMANY, State of Bremen, Bremen. Town Musicians of Bremen statue
Germany, State of Bremen, Bremen. Town Musicians of Bremen statue

shop sign, Rostock_Germany
shop sign, Rostock, Germany

architectural detail, St. Peters Church, Rostock_Germany
architectural detail, St. Peters Church, Rostock, Germany

brass bell
Europe, Germany, Warnemunde, brass bell

Brass plate at the entrance - visits and tastings on appointment only. Chateau de Beaucastel, Domaines Perrin, Courthezon Courthezon Vaucluse France Europe

A brass sign outside the restaurant, Restaurant Les Berceaux, Patrick Michelon, Epernay, Champagne, Marne, Ardennes, France

Detail of a door with a brass lock an enamel sign saying tirez (pull)
Door with a brass lock an enamel sign saying tirez (pull) and a facetted glass window. The Bistrot du Peintre is an old fashioned Paris cafe of art nouveau design

The winery at Chateau Pichon Longueville comtesse de lalande with a brass sign and a coat of arms with a baroness crown and other decorations, Pauillac, Bordeaux

A brass sign at one of the wine merchants (negociants) in Bordeaux: Schroder & Schyler & Cie on the Quai des Chartrons

The brass plate on the entrance door of Maison Louis Jadot. Maison Louis Jadot, Beaune Cote Cote d Or Bourgogne Burgundy Burgundian France French Europe European

A polished brass sign at the winery of Louis Roederer saying cave (the wine cellar), Reims, Champagne, Marne, Ardennes, France

Europe, France, Jura, Poligny. Ornate lion head door knocker
France, Jura, Poligny. Ornate lion head door knocker

Europe, Greece, Mykonos. Door-knocker

A wrought iron fence and golden letters in the setting sun at at Champagne G. H
A wrought iron fence and golden letters in the setting sun at at Champagne G.H. Mumm with the champagne house in the background, Reims, Champagne, Marne, Ardennes, France

architectural detail, Hluboka Castle, Czech Republic, Ceske Budejovice

Molten brass in foundry

The bugler, part of the crippled childrens circus at Alexandra Hospital in Swanley, Kent. 1938

Armistice memorial service in Bexleyheath, Kent. The Reverend Canon Mallison leads the ceremony. 6 November 1938

Armistice Memorial Service in Dartford, Kent. The Mayor of Dartford W A Ward leads the procession. 6 November 1938

Yak bells on sale in a small market town in the Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal, Asia

First Prize, Sussex Show, Chichester - 1947
Not sure for what the prize was given, nor what it is! Some kind of butter churn perhaps? This weeks mystery photo. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N28374

Fittleworth Specials - August 1945
Group shot of uniformed special police, some sitting, some standing. Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N26270

Copper and gilded brass, 18th century
DAKINI DANCING, TIBET. Copper and gilded brass, 18th century

Picture No. 10750286
Diver - in early brass diving helmet Date:

The Astorians - Birmingham dance band circa 1908

Full-length portrait of an unidentified child. Daguerreotype, c1855, with brass frame
INFANT, c1855. Full-length portrait of an unidentified child. Daguerreotype, c1855, with brass frame

The Music Festival in the 7th Regiment Armory in New York City, 1881. Contemporary American line engraving
MUSIC FESTIVAL, 1881. The Music Festival in the 7th Regiment Armory in New York City, 1881. Contemporary American line engraving

Engraved on a brass mirror of the T ang period, 618-907 A. D
CHINESE CELESTIAL SPHERE. Engraved on a brass mirror of the T ang period, 618-907 A.D

Phonautograph (c 1857) apparatus for studying sound vibrations graphically, invented by (Edouard) Leon Scott de Martinville

The Merry Family : Dutch interior showing a family making music round a table covered in a carpet and a cloth with the remains of a meal. Even the dog seems to be joining in

Choirboys by Paul-Charles Chocarne-Moreau (1855-1931) French artist. Oil on canvas

The Demonstration of 17 October 1905 : Crowd reaction to Nicholas IIs Manifesto on the Improvement of the State Order which pledged freedom of religion, speech, assembly and association

Greenfield Brass Mill near Holywell, Flintshire, Wales, showing industrialisation in a rural landscape. Hand-coloured engraving 1792

Turkish military band marching to the German camp during state visit of Wilhelm II Emperor of Germany to Jerusalem, 1898. At this date Jerusalem was still part of the declining Ottoman Empire

German musicians playing lute, left, Clarsach (Celtic harp) and horn. Woodcut by Jost Amman (1535-1591)

German musicians playing various wind instruments such as flute and horn. Woodcut by Jost Amman (1535-1591)

Investigating atmospheric electricity in normal cloudy conditions, but not during a thunderstorm. GF: windlass for raising and lowering a kite

Brass furnace, showing tongs for lifting crucibles of metal in and out. From De la pirotechnia by Vannoccio Biringuccio (Venice, 1540)

Brazier beginning work on hammering a piece of brass into shape: India Hand-coloured engraving published Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1822

Braziers wife filing imperfections from a small brass artefact: India. Hand-coloured engraving published Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1822

Clerkenwell Clock Factory: The Brass Foundry, UK

Head of a Queen Mother 16th Century. Cast Brass from Benin.British Museum

Antique spring balance, 18th century

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"Brass: A Melodic Journey from Morocco to England" Immerse yourself in the enchanting ambiance of a Moroccan lantern, casting intricate patterns on the bustling streets of Marrakech. Feel the rhythm and passion as a trombone lesson at the Conservatoire transports you into the world music. Witness the awe-struck faces of young boys watching a vibrant brass band perform, igniting their love for this powerful genre. Experience the rich heritage and legacy of renowned bands like Black Dyke Mills Band, whose captivating melodies have resonated through generations. Lose yourself in the vibrant chaos of The Souk in Marrakech, where brass trinkets gleam alongside colorful fabrics and aromatic spices. Uncover history's echoes with artifacts like the Titanic whistle and Turkish Bath ticket, reminding us how brass has played its part in shaping our past. Relive jazz legend Miles Davis Quintet's iconic performance captured by Brian Foskett in 1960 - an era when brass took center stage in musical revolution. Discover nature's delicate beauty with a selection of common British Moths - their wings adorned with intricate patterns reminiscent of polished brass instruments. Witness how music can touch souls as "Audience Of One" captures that magical moment when an artist connects deeply with their audience through heartfelt melodies played on golden horns. Step back into medieval times as you admire an English knight immortalized through a c1323 brass rubbing from Pebmarsh Church, Essex - showcasing both artistry and armor-clad valor. Find solace in "The Evening Prayer, " where melancholic notes from a lone trumpet evoke emotions that words fail to express during moments of introspection or reflection Experience nostalgia for simpler times as you witness LFB horse-drawn steamer at modern LFB review- reminding us how once upon time brave firefighters relied on the power to save lives.