Chain Collection (page 8)

Design for an evening bag with a gilded silver bracket and tie ribbons, c.1905. Creator: Paul Louchet
Design for an evening bag with a gilded silver bracket and tie ribbons, c.1905

Design for a pendant with a scarab, snakes and lotus flowers, of enamelled gold with a scarab, c.1905

Parrot, 1879. Creator: Louis Charles Bombled
Parrot, 1879. This parrot may well have been the pet of the fabulously wealthy banker and art lover Daniel Franken. The French artist Louis-Charles Bombled drew the animal for its owner

Allegory of the Tyranny of the Duke of Alba in the Netherlands, c.1622-c.1630. Creator: Anon
Allegory of the Tyranny of the Duke of Alba in the Netherlands, c.1622-c.1630

Portrait of Lysbeth van Duvenvoorde, c.1430. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Lysbeth van Duvenvoorde, c.1430

Triumphal gate of Prince Maurits, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Triumphal gate of Prince Maurits, 1710-1720. Above two lions with arrow bundles. In the middle Prince Maurits in armour with a lion on a chain

Erik I, 1382-1459, Duke of Pomerania, King of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, c15th century. Creator: Anon
Erik I, 1382-1459, Duke of Pomerania, King of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, c15th century

Elizabeth, 1549-1597, Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Mecklenburg, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Elizabeth, 1549-1597, Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Mecklenburg, c16th century

Cat spies birds with a sleeping dog, 1831-1892. Creator: Henriette Ronner
Cat spies birds with a sleeping dog, 1831-1892

Nine designs of pendants, c.1800-c.1810. Creator: Carl Friedrich Bärthel
Nine designs of pendants, c.1800-c.1810

Spotted hyena, 1767-1769. Creator: Aert Schouman
Spotted hyena, 1767-1769

Portraits of Sir Thomas Gresham and Anne Fernely, c.1560-c.1565. Creator: Antonis Mor
Portraits of Sir Thomas Gresham and Anne Fernely, c.1560-c.1565. Other Title(s): Portrait of Anne Fernely. Wife of Sir Thomas Gresham

Portrait of Jan Cornelisz Meppel, Lieutenant-Admiral of Holland and West-Friesland, 1661. Creator: Jan Albertsz. Rotius
Portrait of Jan Cornelisz Meppel, Lieutenant-Admiral of Holland and West-Friesland, 1661

U.S.S. Buffalo, at Brooklyn Navy Yard, between 1898 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Buffalo, at Brooklyn Navy Yard, between 1898 and 1901

Portrait of Maria Cornelisdr van Esch, 1632. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Maria Cornelisdr van Esch, 1632

Cimon and Pero (Roman Charity), 1670-1750. Creator: Unknown
Cimon and Pero (Roman Charity), 1670-1750. Copy after Adriaen van der Werff

Allegory of Peace, 1652. Creator: Jan Lievens
Allegory of Peace, 1652. Alternative title: Triumph of Peace. Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, crowns Pax, the goddess of peace - allegory alluding to the 1648 Treaty of Munster

Portrait of a Woman, probably Maria Schuurman (1575-1621), c.1599-c.1600. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Woman, probably Maria Schuurman (1575-1621), c.1599-c.1600

Portrait of a Man, c.1610-c.1620. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Man, c.1610-c.1620

Portrait of Jochem Hendricksz Swartenhont (1566-1627), 1627. Creator: Nicolaes Eliasz Pickenoy
Portrait of Jochem Hendricksz Swartenhont (1566-1627), 1627

Cimon and Pero, c.1635. Creator: Workshop of Peter Paul Rubens
Cimon and Pero, c.1635

Portrait of Mattheus van den Broucke (1620-1685). Councillor of the Indies, 1670-1678. Creator: Samuel van Hoogstraten
Portrait of Mattheus van den Broucke (1620-1685). Councillor of the Indies, 1670-1678

Portrait of Rembrandt, 1655. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of Rembrandt, 1655

Figure Studies, Including One Man Sleeping on the Ground and Two Men Sawing. Creator: Claude-Joseph Vernet
Figure Studies, Including One Man Sleeping on the Ground and Two Men Sawing

La Mort d'Agis, 1789. Creator: Nicolas Andre Monsiau
La Mort d'Agis, 1789. The Death of Agis. Scene inspired by Plutarch. The body of Agis, King of Sparta, who has just been strangled on the orders of Leonidas, lies on the ground

La Paix, between 1740 and 1750. Creator: Unknown
La Paix, between 1740 and 1750. Peace. Allegorical figure of peace, crowned with laurel, sets fire to the attributes of the war. At her feet, a man tries to break his chains

Man in Chains, 1808. Creator: John Skippe
Man in Chains, 1808

Claude Swanson, between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Claude Swanson, between 1913 and 1917
Claude A. Swanson, between 1913 and 1917. American lawyer and politician Claude Augustus Swanson; Governor of Virginia, Secretary of the Navy

Flask. Creator: Georg Wechter I
Flask

Studio portrait of unidentified seated young man, his left arm resting on chair, c1870-c1879. Creator: Unknown
Studio portrait of unidentified seated young man, his left arm resting on chair, c1870-c1879

Iron Griddle, c. 1938. Creator: Joseph Papa
Iron Griddle, c. 1938

Portrait of Léontine Fay, wife Volnys (1811-1876), actress, between 1811 and 1876. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Leontine Fay, wife Volnys (1811-1876), actress, between 1811 and 1876

Le Titan, 1884. Creator: Alexandre Cabanel
Le Titan, 1884

Cast Iron Fencing, c. 1937. Creator: Charlotte Angus
Cast Iron Fencing, c. 1937

Watch Fob with Human Hair Chain, c. 1936. Creator: Kathryn Uhl
Watch Fob with Human Hair Chain, c. 1936

Hand of the Deserter, 1920. Creator: Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor
Hand of the Deserter, 1920. [Publisher: Lit. Izd. Otdela Politupravleniia Revvoensoveta Respubliki; Place: Moscow] Additional Title(s): Ruku, dezertir

Apres cela je vis descendre du ciel un ange qui avait la clef de l'abime, et une grande... 1899
Apres cela je vis descendre du ciel un ange qui avait la clef de l'abime, et une grande chaine en sa main (And I saw an angel come down from heaven)

Fragment of Fence, 1937. Creator: Austin L. Davison
Fragment of Fence, 1937

Et le lia pour mille ans (And bound him a thousand years), 1899. Creator: Odilon Redon
Et le lia pour mille ans (And bound him a thousand years), 1899

Iron Ship Fitting at the Royal Dockyard, Woolwich, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Iron Ship Fitting at the Royal Dockyard, Woolwich, 1854. Metalworking in London during the Crimean War....preparation of engines of the Termagant, 620-horse power...To form the cranks on the shaft

Casting a Monster Cylinder, at Messrs. Scott Russell and Co.'s Building-Yard, Millwall, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Casting a Monster Cylinder, at Messrs. Scott Russell and Co.'s Building-Yard, Millwall, 1854. Metalworking in London during the Crimean War....the casting of the last of the four largest

Kettle with Spoon, c. 1935. Creator: Benjamin Resnick
Kettle with Spoon, c. 1935

Cleaning 12 gun, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Cleaning 12 gun, between 1910 and 1920
Cleaning 12 gun, between 1910 and 1920. US Navy personnel

Girl from the Island of Paros, from Les quatre premiers livres des navigations et pérégri... 1568. Creator: Anon
Girl from the Island of Paros, from Les quatre premiers livres des navigations et peregrinations orientales by Nicolas de Nicolay, 1568

"Joan of Arc" - painted by John Absolon, 1850. Creator: Walter George Mason
Exhibition of the New Society of Painters in Water-Colours - "Joan of Arc" - painted by John Absolon, 1850. London art exhibition: Joan of Arc in a prison cell

Mayoralty Chain for the Corporation of Carlisle, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Mayoralty Chain for the Corporation of Carlisle, [in Cumbria], 1850. The Gas-works of the Carlisle Gas-light and Coke Company have just been transferred to the Corporation of that city;

Bracelet, c. 1939. Creator: Walter G. Capuozzo
Bracelet, c. 1939

Charm for Watch Chain, c. 1936. Creator: Doris Beer
Charm for Watch Chain, c. 1936

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"Unbreakable links: The fascinating world of chains" From the awe-inspiring engineering feats of Isambard Kingdom Brunel to the tragic fate of Anne Boleyn, chains have played a significant role throughout history. Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the visionary English engineer, stands proudly before the launching chains of his masterpiece, the Great Eastern. These massive chains symbolize his unwavering determination and innovation in revolutionizing transportation. In another era, Anne Boleyn's life was entangled with players and secrets. Her story remains shrouded in mystery as she became a pawn in a deadly game of power and betrayal. Traveling across continents to New York City's bustling streets, we find ourselves at Horn & Hardart Automat. This iconic eatery served up meals behind glass doors operated by intricate chain systems - an innovative concept that delighted patrons for decades. Meanwhile, Fabritius' famous painting "The Goldfinch" captures our attention with its delicate depiction of a tiny bird perched on a chain. A metaphorical representation reminding us that even fragile things can be bound by unseen forces. Shifting gears to Shakespearean drama, Richard III takes center stage alongside talented players who bring this captivating tale to life. Chains serve as symbolic props representing both physical restraint and emotional bondage within this gripping tragedy. Stepping into 1963, Sobranie cigarettes advertisement catches our eye with its sleek design featuring elegant women adorned with luxurious gold chains - an alluring image enticing consumers through glamour and sophistication. Venturing into London's vibrant Spitalfields district reveals a busy street scene where people from diverse backgrounds intermingle like interconnected links in society's chain - each contributing their unique stories to create a rich tapestry of culture. Amidst all these human connections lies the unbreakable bond between man and dog. Yellow Chocolate & Black Labrador Dogs embody loyalty as they faithfully accompany their owners through life, their leashes forming a tangible connection between species.