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Ironwork Collection (#8)

"Ironwork: A Journey Through Time and Places" Gelli coalmine, Rhondda

Background imageIronwork Collection: Fraser River Swing Bridge, British Columbia, Canada

Fraser River Swing Bridge, British Columbia, Canada
Fraser River Swing Bridge (New Westminster Bridge), British Columbia, Canada, opened in 1904. Date: circa 1910

Background imageIronwork Collection: Postcard booklet, Spindletop oil field, Beaumont, Texas, USA

Postcard booklet, Spindletop oil field, Beaumont, Texas, USA
Postcard booklet, aerial view of Spindletop, a salt dome oil field at Beaumont, Texas, USA. Date: 1942

Background imageIronwork Collection: Postcard booklet, Pecos River High Bridge, Texas, USA

Postcard booklet, Pecos River High Bridge, Texas, USA, carrying the Union Pacific Railroad across the river gorge. Date: 1942

Background imageIronwork Collection: Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers, T I Plucknett, trade card (engraving)

Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers, T I Plucknett, trade card (engraving)
984092 Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers, T I Plucknett, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers)

Background imageIronwork Collection: Entrance to a Metropolitan Station, detail (iron)

Entrance to a Metropolitan Station, detail (iron)
GDG279979 Entrance to a Metropolitan Station, detail (iron) by Guimard, Hector (1867-1942); Paris, France; (add.info.: entree de metro; fonte; parisien; ); eGerard Degeorge; French, out of copyright

Background imageIronwork Collection: Postcard depicting a workshop of locksmiths in Monistrol sur Loire, Le Puy-en-Velay, c

Postcard depicting a workshop of locksmiths in Monistrol sur Loire, Le Puy-en-Velay, c
REV382776 Postcard depicting a workshop of locksmiths in Monistrol sur Loire, Le Puy-en-Velay, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Background imageIronwork Collection: Stair Case, Buckingham House, from The History of the Royal Residences

Stair Case, Buckingham House, from The History of the Royal Residences
STC169797 Stair Case, Buckingham House, from The History of the Royal Residences, engraved by William James Bennett (1787-1844), by William Henry Pyne (1769-1843), 1819 (litho) by Cattermole

Background imageIronwork Collection: 'The Village Blacksmith'(colour litho)

"The Village Blacksmith"(colour litho)
2814624 " The Village Blacksmith" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIronwork Collection: The Locksmith (colour engraving)

The Locksmith (colour engraving)
CHT163291 The Locksmith (colour engraving) by Leclerc, Jean (c.1587-1633); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageIronwork Collection: Detail of the Grille d honneur depicting fleur de lys and the emblem of Louis XIV

Detail of the Grille d honneur depicting fleur de lys and the emblem of Louis XIV
XIR77983 Detail of the Grille d honneur depicting fleur de lys and the emblem of Louis XIV (1638-1715) (gilded iron) by French School, (17th century); Chateau de Versailles, France; French

Background imageIronwork Collection: Section of Balcony Railing from Mecca Apartment Building, 34th and State Streets, Chicago

Section of Balcony Railing from Mecca Apartment Building, 34th and State Streets, Chicago
2969205 Section of Balcony Railing from Mecca Apartment Building, 34th and State Streets, Chicago, Illinois, 1891-92 (painted cast iron) by Burnham

Background imageIronwork Collection: Myself: Portrait-Landscape, 1890 (oil on canvas)

Myself: Portrait-Landscape, 1890 (oil on canvas)
5614491 Myself: Portrait-Landscape, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 146x113 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague

Background imageIronwork Collection: An Art Deco staircase balustrade designed by Delion, c. 1920s-1930s (bronze, wrought iron)

An Art Deco staircase balustrade designed by Delion, c. 1920s-1930s (bronze, wrought iron)
991037 An Art Deco staircase balustrade designed by Delion, c.1920s-1930s (bronze, wrought iron) by French School, (20th century); 69x305 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIronwork Collection: A Maid Ironing, (pastel)

A Maid Ironing, (pastel)
824120 A Maid Ironing, (pastel) by Morland, Henry Robert (1730-97); 56.3x43.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Maid Ironing. Henry Robert Morland (1730-1797). Pastel

Background imageIronwork Collection: Postcard depicting the Metropolitan station exit, Porte Maillot, Paris

Postcard depicting the Metropolitan station exit, Porte Maillot, Paris
CHT382614 Postcard depicting the Metropolitan station exit, Porte Maillot, Paris, designed by Hector Guimard (1867-1942) c.1905 (b/w photo) by French Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIronwork Collection: Montagu Square, London (b / w photo)

Montagu Square, London (b / w photo)
5996677 Montagu Square, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montagu Square, London. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageIronwork Collection: Iron Lighthouse for Russia (engraving)

Iron Lighthouse for Russia (engraving)
1609618 Iron Lighthouse for Russia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iron Lighthouse for Russia)

Background imageIronwork Collection: An elevator grille, c. 1893 (wrought-iron)

An elevator grille, c. 1893 (wrought-iron)
1195257 An elevator grille, c.1893 (wrought-iron) by Adler, Dankmar (1844-1900) & Sullivan, Louis (1856-1924); 187.3x148.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Background imageIronwork Collection: On the Terrace, (oil on panel)

On the Terrace, (oil on panel)
651540 On the Terrace, (oil on panel) by Hamza, Johann (1850-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Terrace. Johann Hamza (1850-1927). Oil on panel

Background imageIronwork Collection: Street of balconies in the Vieux Carre, New Orleans, 1925 (b / w photo)

Street of balconies in the Vieux Carre, New Orleans, 1925 (b / w photo)
PNP405113 Street of balconies in the Vieux Carre, New Orleans, 1925 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageIronwork Collection: The Inauguration, from Dickinsons Comprehensive Pictures of the Great

The Inauguration, from Dickinsons Comprehensive Pictures of the Great
STC194669 The Inauguration, from Dickinsons Comprehensive Pictures of the Great Exhibition of 1851, published 1854 (colour litho) (see 194667) by English School

Background imageIronwork Collection: Curzon Street, London (b / w photo)

Curzon Street, London (b / w photo)
5996708 Curzon Street, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curzon Street, London. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageIronwork Collection: Cast-Iron Lighthouse, constructed for the Great Isaac Rocks (engraving)

Cast-Iron Lighthouse, constructed for the Great Isaac Rocks (engraving)
1608427 Cast-Iron Lighthouse, constructed for the Great Isaac Rocks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cast-Iron Lighthouse)

Background imageIronwork Collection: Derby Market Hall, 15th January 1989

Derby Market Hall, 15th January 1989

Background imageIronwork Collection: Two women, one pushing a pram, seen through the gates of Liverpool Anglican Cathedral

Two women, one pushing a pram, seen through the gates of Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, walking past the Cathedral. Liverpool. Circa 1967

Background imageIronwork Collection: Man Standing at a Tall Gate

Man Standing at a Tall Gate

Background imageIronwork Collection: Elaborate wrought iron signposts at Gateacre, Merseyside, England. Date: 1950s

Elaborate wrought iron signposts at Gateacre, Merseyside, England. Date: 1950s

Background imageIronwork Collection: Key, Late Roman (?), 3rd-5th century. Creator: Unknown

Key, Late Roman (?), 3rd-5th century. Creator: Unknown
Key, Late Roman (?), 3rd-5th century

Background imageIronwork Collection: Key, European, 15th-16th century. Creator: Unknown

Key, European, 15th-16th century. Creator: Unknown
Key, European, 15th-16th century

Background imageIronwork Collection: Key, Catalan, 15th-16th century. Creator: Unknown

Key, Catalan, 15th-16th century. Creator: Unknown
Key, Catalan, 15th-16th century

Background imageIronwork Collection: Key, French (?), 12th or 13th century (?). Creator: Unknown

Key, French (?), 12th or 13th century (?). Creator: Unknown
Key, French (?), 12th or 13th century (?)

Background imageIronwork Collection: Key, French (?), 13th century (?). Creator: Unknown

Key, French (?), 13th century (?). Creator: Unknown
Key, French (?), 13th century (?)

Background imageIronwork Collection: Key, French (?), 13th or 14th century (?). Creator: Unknown

Key, French (?), 13th or 14th century (?). Creator: Unknown
Key, French (?), 13th or 14th century (?)

Background imageIronwork Collection: Key, French, early 15th century. Creator: Unknown

Key, French, early 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Key, French, early 15th century

Background imageIronwork Collection: GEORGIAN STAIRCASE

GEORGIAN STAIRCASE
This lovely ornate staircase, decorated with a grapevine motif on the walls, is within Royal Fort House, Bristol (now part of the University). Dated 1760, it is by Thomas Stocking. Date: 1760

Background imageIronwork Collection: INDIAN IRONWORKERS

INDIAN IRONWORKERS
Metalworkers in a bazaar in Delhi, India, hammering out fine ironwork, including railings and window grills etc. Date: 1930s

Background imageIronwork Collection: WORKING MENS LECTURE

WORKING MENS LECTURE
Lecture to working men on ornamental ironwork at South Kensington Museum. Date: 1870

Background imageIronwork Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20100980

EyeUbiquitous_20100980
Hungary, Pest County, Budapest, Art nouveau building facade and apartment entrance with decorative metalwork and glass screen above door

Background imageIronwork Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20094644

EyeUbiquitous_20094644
Germany, Berlin, Bridge detail on Spree Canal

Background imageIronwork Collection: Bodhisattva at Wat Si Muang, Vientiane, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Bodhisattva at Wat Si Muang, Vientiane, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageIronwork Collection: Notre Dame du Bec Benedictine Abbey, Le Bec Hellouin, Eure, Normandy, France, Europe

Notre Dame du Bec Benedictine Abbey, Le Bec Hellouin, Eure, Normandy, France, Europe

Background imageIronwork Collection: Sculpture in Notre-Dame church, Bordeaux, Gironde, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Sculpture in Notre-Dame church, Bordeaux, Gironde, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Background imageIronwork Collection: Chapel of the Miracle Medal, Paris, France, Europe

Chapel of the Miracle Medal, Paris, France, Europe

Background imageIronwork Collection: Apartment balconies, Lisbon

Apartment balconies, Lisbon
A woman hangs out the washing from a small balcony in a block of old apartments with decorative iron balcony railings, Lisbon, Portugal. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1989

Background imageIronwork Collection: Section of the Tijou Screen, late 17th century, (1881). Creator: J Brooke

Section of the Tijou Screen, late 17th century, (1881). Creator: J Brooke
Section of the Tijou Screen, late 17th century, (1881). Etching of one of the twelve sections of a wrought iron screen, designed c1690 by the Huguenot ironworker Jean Tijou for the gardens at Hampton

Background imageIronwork Collection: A Victoria Private Residence, 1901. Creator: Unknown

A Victoria Private Residence, 1901. Creator: Unknown
A Victoria Private Residence, 1901. From " Federated Australia". [The Werner Company, London, 1901]

Background imageIronwork Collection: The Old Ship, Mere, Wiltshire, 1939. Creator: Unknown

The Old Ship, Mere, Wiltshire, 1939. Creator: Unknown
The Old Ship, Mere, Wiltshire, 1939. The Old Ship Hotel in Mere, a former coaching inn dating to 17th century. From " Old Inns - Second Series of 40", . [W. D. & H. O. Wills]

Background imageIronwork Collection: The Three Swans, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, 1939. Creator: Unknown

The Three Swans, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, 1939. Creator: Unknown
The Three Swans, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, 1939. The Three Swans Hotel, coaching inn on the the Manchester to London road, dates from late 18th century, rebuilt in Georgian era




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"Ironwork: A Journey Through Time and Places" Gelli coalmine, Rhondda, South Wales: Witness the intricate ironwork that once adorned the entrance of this historic coalmine in the heart of South Wales. Oil rig Dixilyn Field 97, 110 miles off Lands End, Cornwall: Explore the sturdy iron structures that brave the harsh conditions of the sea as they extract precious resources from deep beneath its surface. Iron entry, Rainbow row, Historic Charleston, SC: Step into a bygone era as you admire the elegant ironwork adorning the entrances of Rainbow Row's colorful historic homes in charming Charleston. York station, North Eastern Railway, August 1906: Marvel at the grandeur of Victorian-era ironwork showcased in York station's magnificent architecture - a true testament to engineering prowess. Bitter End Yacht Club, Virgin Gorda Island, British Virgin Islands: Discover how even paradise is enhanced by skillfully crafted ironwork at this exclusive yacht club nestled on Virgin Gorda Island in the Caribbean. The gates to Holland Park, Kensington (engraving): Immerse yourself in London's rich history as you gaze upon these beautifully engraved iron gates welcoming visitors to Holland Park with timeless elegance. Bailey Bridge and Rhine victory by G. H Davis: Reflect on an iconic moment in history through stunning iron artwork depicting both triumph and unity during World War II's crossing over Germany's Rhine River. Advert Glenfield & Kennedy Ltd. , Kilmarnock Scotland: Uncover Scotland's industrial heritage through an advertisement showcasing Glenfield & Kennedy Ltd. 's expertise in producing high-quality iron products for various applications. La Grille du Parc Monceau - Paris France: Lose yourself amidst Parisian charm as you encounter La Grille du Parc Monceau – an exquisite example of French craftsmanship blending artistry and ironwork.