Cartridge Collection (#7)

Cartouche with the presentation of Danae, lying on a canopy bed, Jupiter descends on her like a rain of gold, the cartridge is mounted in a frame ornament with grotesques

Round cartouche surrounded by scroll work with garlands and fruit bunches, Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum, Hans Vredeman de Vries, Hieronymus Cock, c. 1555 - c. 1560

Resting figures in a landscape with cows and a tower, Jan van de Velde (II), 1616

The Circumcision of Christ, Hieronymus Wierix, Melchior Model, Pierre Firens, 1608

Christus in de hof van Getsemane. Hieronymus Wierix, Melchior Model, Pierre Firens, 1608

Flagellation of Christ, Hieronymus Wierix, Melchior Model, Pierre Firens, 1608

Crowning with Thorns of Christ, Hieronymus Wierix, Melchior Model, Pierre Firens, 1608

The Cross, Hieronymus Wierix, Melchior Model, Pierre Firens, 1608

Title Sheet with fruit bunches, Jacob Goltzius (II), Wolter Sweersz Drollich, 1584 - 1630

Ornamental frame for a title page, Bernard Picart, 1683-1733

Portrait of poet Clement Marot, Gabriel Francois Louis Debrie, 1729

WORLD WAR I: MACHINE GUNS. Polish machine gun contingent in action in Rheims. The cases held by the man on the right are the boxes that hold the cartridges with which the machine guns are fed

WORLD WAR I: U. S. NAVY. Sailors loading a naval gun on board a merchant ship during World War I
WORLD WAR I: U.S. NAVY. Sailors loading a naval gun on board a merchant ship during World War I. Photograph, c1916

WORLD WAR I: FRENCH POSTER. The Last Cartridges Loan. Frenchmen, one last effort
WORLD WAR I: FRENCH POSTER. The " Last Cartridges" Loan. Frenchmen, one last effort! A man and little girl hand a box of cartridges and a grenade to a soldier on the the front lines

Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak with beach foreground

Juvenile hawksbill sea turtle
Eretmochelys imbricata, found near the shore of Groote Eylandt, Northern Territory, Australia

Advertisement for French cartridges (1 / 2)
Advertisement for French cartridges - in many different and varies colours, each denoting a different form of charge, load and style

Advertisement for French cartridges (2 / 2)
Advertisement for French cartridges - in many different and varies colours, each denoting a different form of charge, load and style

Hawker High Speed Fury Fighter Plane
The Hawker Fury was a British Biplane Fighter aircraft used by the RAF in the1930s. The specific High Speed Fury pictured on this promotional card was an experimental prototype which was subsequently

Sir Howard Kingsley Wood, the Secretary of State for Air, visiting the Vickers factory in Crayford, Kent. 1939

A Tight Cartridge. A bird hunter having trouble with his rifle. Wood engraving, American, 1884
HUNTERS, 1884. A Tight Cartridge. A bird hunter having trouble with his rifle. Wood engraving, American, 1884

Colt revolver. Fig. 2 shows the breech disc, Fig. 3, the cartridge in section. From The Mechanics Magazine, London, 1869

Franco-Prussian War: Fight in Bazeilles. The last cartridge. Of de Neuville, France

Empty 12 bore shotgun cartridge on ground after gamebird shoot, England, November

Detail of advertisement for war loan from World War I, by Richard Zarrin, 1916
Russia, 20th century, First World War - Advertisment for the war loan by Richard Zarrin, 1916. Detail

Weapons and ammunitions of Austrian ministry, anti-Austrian Venetian satire
Italy, 19th century. Weapons and ammunitions of the Austrian ministry. Anti-Austrian Venetian satire

Design for Wallpaper with pink flowers. Gouache on cartridge paper. Silver Studio. circa 1905

Design for Linoleum / Floor Covering in green, red and gold. Gouache on squared cartridge paper. Silver Studio. circa 1935

Design for Wallpaper with pink roses. Gouache on cartridge paper, Pencil rulings. Silver Studio. 1891

Design for Sketches with white birds. Watercolour on cartridge paper. circa 1925

Design for Textile / Sketches with butterflies. Watercolour on cartridge paper. Silver Studio. circa 1925

Design for wallpaper with lily flower. Watercolour on cartridge paper. Silver Studio; Wylie & Lochhead, Glasgow. 1891

Design with trees. Watercolour on cartridge paper. Silver Studio. 1938

Design for textile with stylised flower. Watercolour on cartridge paper. Silver Studio. 1936

Design for textile with lily flower. Gouache on cartridge paper. Silver Studio. 1898

Design for carpet filling with flowers. Pencil and crayon on cartridge paper. Silver Studio; Dalton, Barton & Co. London. 1893

Design for Wallpaper with green flowers. Gouache on cartridge paper. Silver Studio. 1899

Design for Wallpaper in green and cream

Design for Dress silkor print with green flowers
Design for Dress silk or print with green flowers. Gouache on cartridge paper. Silver Studio. 1934

Colour printer cartridge F006 / 7227
Colour printer cartridge

Colour printer cartridge F006 / 8555
Colour printer cartridge

Colour printer cartridge F006 / 8548
Colour printer cartridge

Pistol firing mechanism, artwork C018 / 0303
Pistol firing mechanism. Artwork sequence showing how a bullet is fired from a pistol or similar firearm. At top, a cartridge containing a bullet is shown loaded in the firing chamber

Electronic cigarette and charger C018 / 2884
Electronic cigarette with spare cartridge and refill liquid

Cartridge case recovery unit for recycling spent anti-aircraft shell cases, c.1938-1939 Date: circa 1939

Cartridge cupping machine

Machine for making cartridge cases

Special lathe for making tools for cartridge machinery. Height of centres 8.5 inches

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"From War to Sport: The Evolution of the Cartridge" During World War II, loading machine gun cartridge cases became a crucial task in the battlefield. Soldiers relied on these cartridges for their weapons, ensuring they were always ready for action. In a different context, an advertisement by Curtis's and Harvey Ltd showcased the Smokeless Diamond Sporting gunpowder. With its marvellously quick ignition, this powder promised no fluttering birds would escape your aim when using their shotgun cartridges. Winchester also played a significant role in the world of cartridges with their comprehensive selection of metallic options displayed on a board. Their dedication to quality and variety made them a trusted name among firearm enthusiasts. Moving away from warfare and into ancient history, we find intriguing depictions of cartridges in Egyptian art. In the tomb of Amen Khopshef, Goddess Hathor is seen alongside the prince with royal cartridges symbolizing power and protection. The winged sun adorned with uraeus and royal cartridges belonging to Ramesses III further emphasizes the significance placed upon these objects during that time period. Even Vickers-Armstrong Elswick Works in Newcastle Upon Tyne had its involvement in manufacturing munitions during World War I. Indian factory workers diligently produced these vital components for war efforts. Egyptian art continues to captivate us as we explore reliefs depicting gods such as Ptah and Wadjet at Karnak temple. These intricate carvings serve as reminders of how deeply ingrained cartridge symbolism was within ancient Egyptian culture. Whether it be through wartime necessities or historical artifacts, one thing remains clear – the cartridge has evolved from being solely associated with ammunition to becoming an emblematic representation of power, precision, and even sporting prowess throughout history.