Brass Collection (#76)

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Greece, Santorini, Thira, Oia. Blue and lime green door colors

Asia, India, Ladakh, Karsha. A close-up of a strikingly carved brass figure hides the Himalayas, in Karsha Gompa, Zanskar Valley, India

Asia, India, Darjeeling. Buddhist monks at Ghoom Monastery are dwarfed by their enormous, ornately-decorated brass horns, in Darjeeling, India

Doorway details among the gullies of Delhi, India

The decoration of the railing of the main staircase in Musee Jacquemart Andre. Paris. France

Belgium, Liege, church pipe organ

Austria, Tirol, Innsbruck. Hanging sign

Bar, Careys Bay Hotel, Careys Bay, Port Chalmers, Dunedin, New Zealand

Asia, Nepal, Kathmandu Valley. Brass bells hang from a chain below an offering site in Kathmandu Valley, a World Heritage Site, Nepal

Changdeokgung Palace Huwon Secret Garden door detail Seoul South Korea

Africa, Morocco, Casablanca. Royal Palace entry, bronze door detail with ornate tile and mosaic trim

Africa, Morocco, Casablanca. Mahakma Law Courts (aka Mahakma du Pacha) home to the Islamic law courts. Door knocker on heavy wooden door

India, Goa. Hindu Mahalsa Temple, brass lion

Silver teapots in metalworking shop, Fes, Morocco

Jordan, Madaba. Traditional lantern

JORDAN, Amman. Traditional Middle Eastern charcoal coffee service. Amman, Jordan

Africa, Benin, Ganvie. Tofinu voodoo village on Lake Nokoue. Traditional souvenir beaded necklaces

Brass medal, Galveston, Texas, 21 September 1893
CHAMPION OYSTER EATER. Brass medal, Galveston, Texas, 21 September 1893

LFB horse-drawn steamer at modern review
Lambeth LFB headquarters hosted annual displays and regular reviews. A popular feature was the inclusion of the working Victorian Shand Mason horse-drawn steam fire pump

Shand Mason MFB steam pump and crew
A Shand Mason Metropolitan Fire Brigade horse-drawn steam pump and crew, taking part in a special drill display given for chief officers of provincial fire brigades on 13 October 1937

London Fire Brigade band playing
The London Fire Brigade band playing during a visit by Queen Elizabeth II to the Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, Lambeth

Royal couple given refreshments at Lambeth HQ
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth being given refreshments at a catering lorry during the opening of the new Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, Lambeth

London Fire Brigade band at Lambeth HQ
The London Fire Brigade band at Lambeth HQ in the year the new building opened

London Fire Brigade horse-drawn cart appliance

London Fire Brigade museum models - Winchester House
A steam pump horse drawn fire engine typical of those used by the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (1866-1904) and during the early years of the London Fire Brigade (from 1904)

LCC-LFB Two firemen at hose drill, Southwark SE1
Two firemen performing hose drill at Southwark, the brigade headquarters. They are holding a brass composite branch (nozzle) that could only be turned on and off at the pump or hydrant

LCC-LFB Presentation of Silver gallantry medal
Lord Snell, the Chairman of the London County Council, is presenting Fireman J W Roots with the Councils Silver Gallantry Medal in recognition of his extraordinary bravery at a fire at 5 St Peter

Three Injured firemen taken to Barts Hospital
Following a fire that occurred in a flour wharf in Commercial Road, Whitechapel, three injured firemen (right) are placed in a senior officers staff car

LFB band lead marching firefighters, SE London, WW2
The LCC-LFB band playing and leading a fire brigade contingent on a march through a street in Lewisham, SE London

SERPENT, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

BRASS EWER, c1250. Persian brass ewer engraved and inlaid with silver, Saljuk Period, c1250

BASS TROMBONE, 1723. In principle a trumpet with a movable U-shaped tube which fits into the main body of the instrument. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

TURKISH TRUMPET, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

HEBREW TRUMPET, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

CONCH SHELL TRUMPET, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

INDIAN TRUMPET, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

PERSIAN TRUMPET, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

MARROW TRUMPET, 1723. A marrow trumpet, made from a scooped out marrow (squash) into which is inserted a single-reed tube. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

VOICE AMPLIFIER, 1723. An imaginary voice amplifier, based on the ideas of Athanasius Kircher. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

SLIDE TRUMPET, 1723. The slide trumpet, used by Johann Sebastian Bach under the name tromba da tirarsi. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

ROMAN TRUMPET, 1723. A Roman trumpet, made of bronze. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

BRAZEN SERPENT. Israelites bitten by fiery serpents are saved when they look upon the brazen image of a serpent, set up on a pole by Moses (Numbers 21: 6-9)

DÜRER: NUREMBERG BAND. Engraving after a detail of a painting by Albrecht Dürer at the Town Hall in Nuremberg
DÜRER: NUREMBERG BAND. Engraving after a detail of a painting by Albrecht Dürer at the Town Hall in Nuremberg, Germany, 16th century

OPHICLEIDE. Line engraving

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AD. American newspaper advertisement, 1889, for Higham band instruments

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT: HORNS. A pair of horns: French horn with valves (left) and early valveless bugle. Line engraving, German, late 19th 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.