Hammer Collection (#2)

Forging the Anchor, 20th century. Artist: Stanhope A Forbes
Forging the Anchor, 20th century. From the Art Journal (London)

THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH. Line engraving, American, 1862, after a painting by Richard Elmore

Anger, conceptual artwork. Drawing of a mans head with a small man inside holding a hammer, representing anger and aggression

Irish Leprechaun, or Fairy Shoemaker
An Irish Leprechaun, or Fairy Shoemaker, working on a pile of shoes

F Shop - Steam Hammer Shop, 1936
Forging a connecting rod

Farriery may become a lost art, but the ancient smithy at Blaydon flourishes now, for Messrs. Bell and Company, the owners, have turned their attention almost exclusively to the making of boat hooks

Thors Fight with the Giants, 1872 (oil on canvas)
3086733 Thors Fight with the Giants, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Winge, Marten Eskil (1825-96); 484x333 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

Jeweller at his bench with leather covers. His tools include files, drills, hammer, pliers, wire drawer and crucible. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades

Suffragette Militant Cat Fifi
A large white cat, hammer in her claws and a Votes for Women sash, addresses a group of toys on the necessity of militant action, not sure if the message is getting through Date: circa 1913

The Village, Abinger Hammer, Surrey
The Village, Abinger Hammer, Dorking, Surrey, England. Date: 1930s

Corner shop in Vienna, Austria
A large corner shop, Hammerbrot, on a street in Vienna, Austria, with parked cars and people out shopping. Date: 1953

J Nasmyths patent steam hammer, front elevation

Craftsmen making besom brooms and wooden rakes
Two craftsmen sit on narrow benches, making besom brooms and wooden rakes. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Craftsmen make besom brooms and wooden rakes
Two craftsmen sit on narrow benches, making besom brooms and wooden rakes. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Blacksmith / Chatterbox
The village blacksmith

Vulcan, 1615 (oil on canvas)
RAF403503 Vulcan, 1615 (oil on canvas) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617); 61.3x62.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vulcan is the Roman god of beneficial)

Henri Gaudier-Brzeska, c. 1910 (b / w photo)
XJF365394 Henri Gaudier-Brzeska, c.1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Richard Wagner splitting the ear drum of the world, illustration in L Eclipse
XND70134 Richard Wagner splitting the ear drum of the world, illustration in L Eclipse (print) by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The bakery, the butchers, the shoemaker, 19th century lithograph, bread, oven, fire, baker, bake, flour, baked, boots, leather, craft, shoe, hammer, tool, handcraft, handwork, craftsman, soles

Monument to Arctic exploration - Archangel
Russia, Arkhangelsk (Archangel) - Monument to Arctic exploration and explorers. 2010

Apprentice splitting slate, Delabole Quarry, Cornwall
An apprentice splitting a slate at the Delabole Quarry in North Cornwall. Slate has been mined in the area since the middle ages

Olympics / 1932 / Hammer
Hammer: O Callaghan (Eire) wins with a throw of 53.92 metres

Throwing the Hammer
Throwing the hammer

Communism in Russia 1934
Standing by to hoist the flag when Europe turns communist may mean a long wait, but at least its a steady job!

Auctioneer on a Christmas and New Year card, with a lot of financial puns in the verse. Date: circa 1890s

Medieval weapons: Dull swords or kolben for the Kolbenturnier 302, pike 303, halberd 304, partisan 305, wooden battle hammer 306, iron battle hammer 307, lance with crooked spike 308

Silver jewellery parts and work tools are seen in the workshop of goldsmith Gavriel Touboul in Jerusalem January 17, 2018. Picture taken January 17, 2018. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun

Interior of the Shakspeare Pavilion at Stratford-on-Avon, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Shakspeare Pavilion at Stratford-on-Avon - interior, 1864. Building celebrating the tercentenary of William Shakespeare's birth,'...designed by Messrs

Human invention anticipated: Percussion (engraving)
8657879 Human invention anticipated: Percussion (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Percussion)

A carpenter drawing a nail from a plank
5310273 A carpenter drawing a nail from a plank; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a carpenter drawing a nail from a plank using a clawed hammer as a bent lever)

Sculpture, from a series of four illustrating the Fine Arts, from a design by Giuseppe Zocchi (1711-67)
KAB93227 Sculpture, from a series of four illustrating the Fine Arts, from a design by Giuseppe Zocchi (1711-67) c.1780 (pietra dura, bronze); Museo Opificio delle Pietre Dure, Florence

MS 2200 f.59 Music, from a collection of scientific, philosophical and poetic writings, French, 13th century
BEN85049 MS 2200 f.59 Music, from a collection of scientific, philosophical and poetic writings, French, 13th century; Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve, Paris, France; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Henry VIII throwing the hammer (colour litho)
8635467 Henry VIII throwing the hammer (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry VIII throwing the hammer)

Past & Present: The Hammer (colour litho)
8668686 Past & Present: The Hammer (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hammer. Early Stone Hammer)

Charron hammering a metal circle on a wooden wheel - Wheelwright hammering a metal cover onto a wooden wheel in a yard
FLO4577674 Charron hammering a metal circle on a wooden wheel - Wheelwright hammering a metal cover onto a wooden wheel in a yard

Anglo Saxon agriculture: four-wheel wagon 107, two-wheel wagon 108, plough 109, shovel, scythe and hammer 110, sickle
FLO4702412 Anglo Saxon agriculture: four-wheel wagon 107, two-wheel wagon 108, plough 109, shovel, scythe and hammer 110, sickle, rake and fork 111, harvest cart 112

Printing material
3479197 Printing material; (add.info.: Woodcut illustration shows a male working at a table with a hammer in his hand. The worker uses the hammer to craft prints on fabric)

19th century smith
673325 19th century smith; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Smith); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Turkish artisan forging and metal pot, 1890 (print on double-weight paper)
3566830 A Turkish artisan forging and metal pot, 1890 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Turkey 1890 ca. Photographer: Albert); Alinari Archives, Florence

An army of knight under Philip the beautiful (engraving)
5944532 An army of knight under Philip the beautiful (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving An army of knight under Philip the beautiful arrives the tower of the Temple Collection)

Engraving depicting a piston blowing machine for supplying a draught to the blast furnace for smelting iron (top)
5309474 Engraving depicting a piston blowing machine for supplying a draught to the blast furnace for smelting iron (top); (add.info)

19th century trunk maker
673316 19th century trunk maker; (add.info.: Trunk Maker in the mid nineteenth century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Initiation of the candidate as a Master Mason into the Third Degree (engraving)
8673109 Initiation of the candidate as a Master Mason into the Third Degree (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Groined arch, Guidepost, Guitar, Gunsmith, Gypsies, Hair-brush, Hairpin, Halberd, Halter, Hammer, Hammock
8650051 Groined arch, Guidepost, Guitar, Gunsmith, Gypsies, Hair-brush, Hairpin, Halberd, Halter, Hammer, Hammock, Hand-bell (engraving) by German School

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630786 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

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The portal of the Municipality Hall of Regensburg, in Germany
3570379 The portal of the Municipality Hall of Regensburg, in Germany. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Regensburg, Germany 1890-1900 ca. Date of Artwork: 1370-1440 ca)

Steam Engine Makers Society, 1884 (hand coloured engraving on paper)
7485259 Steam Engine Makers Society, 1884 (hand coloured engraving on paper) by Morton, William (b.1826); 49x34 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

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"Hammering Through Time: From Carpentry to Communism and Beyond" Step into the world of craftsmanship as we explore the versatile tool known as the hammer. Used in carpentry and joinery, this timeless instrument has shaped countless creations throughout history. In dry stone walling they can essential for meticulously placing each stone, ensuring stability and durability. Just like a well-built wall, the legacy of hammers endures through time. Travel back to 1967 in the Soviet Union with a powerful reminder of Lenin's influence. A communist poster by Viktor Ivanov boldly declares, "Lenin lived, Lenin lives, Lenin will live forever. " The resounding impact of these words echoes like a hammer striking an anvil. Witness coopers at work as they skillfully craft wooden barrels using their trusty hammers. Each strike resonates with precision and expertise - a symphony of woodworking mastery. Transport yourself to 1875 where blacksmiths wielded their tools with strength and finesse. Hammers were their faithful companions in shaping metal into functional works of art that stood the test of time. Marvel at One Million Years B. C. , where one quad artwork captures prehistoric times when primitive hammers were used by our ancestors to shape their surroundings - a testament to human ingenuity since ancient times. Discover Bismarck as Blacksmith - an intriguing portrayal showcasing how even great political figures can be linked to this humble tool. Like Bismarck forging alliances, hammers forge connections between people across generations. Journey to Polkanuggo Quarry in Cornwall during 1903-1904; witness workers tirelessly wielding hammers against unforgiving rocks. Their determination is palpable as they chip away piece by piece towards progress. Uncover historical gems from Norton's survey conducted by W and J Fairbank in 1804. Amongst various tools documented lies the ever-present hammer - a symbol of industriousness and innovation.