Lathe Collection

Metalwork
MODEL RELEASED. Metalwork. Metalworker watching a CNC (computer numerical control) lathe as it machines a metal component. CNC lathes are controlled electronically

AW Wheel Shop
Journal Lathe

A Watchmaker at Work
A clock and watchmaker seated at his bench makes fine adjustments to a watch part, possibly a cog. He uses a bow lathe ?. Wall, mantel & grandfather clocks can be seen

A Lathe using a spring bow and device to allow eccentric turning, 16th century
5311313 A Lathe using a spring bow and device to allow eccentric turning, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG

James Tangye (1825-1912) in his workshop at Aviary Court, Illogan, Cornwall. Around 1900
Mr James Tangye pictured in his workshop at his home, Aviary Court. He is seated, wearing a hat and holding a cane, amid various pieces of machinery

A Fountain Pen Repair Shop - Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
A Fountain Pen Repair Shop - The Pen Shop - at 112 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA Date: 1940

Tour of Inspection in an Arms Factory, 1940s, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Tour of Inspection in an Arms Factory, 1940s, (1945). British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and his wife Clementine (1880-1977) visiting an engineering works in Bradford, Yorkshire

RAF workshops WWII
A man working on a lathe in an RAF aircraft workshop during World War II

LFB Engineering Workshop - Vehicle repairs

Turning Wood on a Lathe
A turner uses a lathe powered by a foot pedal to carve and shape a length of wood

Towers of Laon (oil on canvas, 1912)
LRI4604779 Towers of Laon (oil on canvas, 1912) by Delaunay, Robert (1885-1941); Musee National d Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou, Paris

The rat and the oil-bottle (engraving)
6002572 The rat and the oil-bottle (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The rat and the oil-bottle)

The Ward combination turret lathe (b / w photo)
6004162 The Ward combination turret lathe (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ward combination turret lathe)

Les tours penchees, a Bologna, (Bologna) engraving by Girard
LSE4323242 Les tours penchees, a Bologna, (Bologna) engraving by Girard, in " Italy picturesque", Amable Coste editor by French School

A visit to Penn's Marine Engine Factory, at Greenwich: turning a paddle shaft for a steam-ship, 1865. Illustration representing...the enormous shaft for the paddles of a steam-ship

A visit to Penn's Marine Engine Factory, at Greenwich: turning a crank axle, 1865. Creator: Unknown
A visit to Penn's Marine Engine Factory, at Greenwich: turning a crank axle, 1865. Illustration representing...the operation of turning a crank-axle in a mighty lathe...The various fitting

Penn's Machine-Engine Factory at Greenwich: the Large Machine-Shop and Turnery, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Penn's Machine-Engine Factory at Greenwich [London]: the Large Machine-Shop and Turnery, 1865. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Nelson K

Engraving depicting a screw-cutting lathe by Withworth of Manchester, 19th century
5309321 Engraving depicting a screw-cutting lathe by Withworth of Manchester, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a screw-cutting lathe by Withworth of Manchester)

Famous pagoda Tennoji Osaka - Japan 1880-1910 (photo)
CSO4981143 Famous pagoda Tennoji Osaka - Japan 1880-1910 (photo); (add.info.: Famous pagoda Tennoji Osaka - Japan); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024

Italy, Florence: A general view from the Oltr'arno district, a young elegante walking in a park (Boboli), 1900
LUX4811782 Italy, Florence: A general view from the Oltr'arno district, a young elegante walking in a park (Boboli), 1900; (add.info.: Italy)

Cloister, Monreale Cathedral or Cathedral of Santa Maria Nuova, Monreale, Sicily, Italy, Europe
IMB4860841 Cloister, Monreale Cathedral or Cathedral of Santa Maria Nuova, Monreale, Sicily, Italy, Europe; (add.info.: Cloister, Monreale Cathedral or Cathedral of Santa Maria Nuova, Monreale)

View of the square tower of the fort of Port de bouc (Port-de-Bouc) (Bouches du Rhone)
JEB4861488 View of the square tower of the fort of Port de bouc (Port-de-Bouc) (Bouches du Rhone) Watercolour of the 18th century Musee Arbaud, Aix en provence; Musee Paul Arbaud, Aix-en-Provence

Ancient Greece: The Tower of Winds (also called Andronicos Clock) overcome with a weathervane with the effigy of Triton
NWI4858488 Ancient Greece: The Tower of Winds (also called Andronicos Clock) overcome with a weathervane with the effigy of Triton and sundials on the walls

View of Constantinople: Castle of Rumili-Hissar. Engraving by BERTRAND. In " Memories of Constantinople"
JEB4833602 View of Constantinople: Castle of Rumili-Hissar. Engraving by BERTRAND. In " Memories of Constantinople", 19th century

View of the tower of Saint Nicolas (Saint-Nicolas) at the entrance of the old port of La Rochelle (17000)
JEB4942456 View of the tower of Saint Nicolas (Saint-Nicolas) at the entrance of the old port of La Rochelle (17000), Charente-Maritime; (add.info)

View of the tower of Saint Nicolas (Saint-Nicolas) at the entrance of the old port of La Rochelle (17000)
JEB4942412 View of the tower of Saint Nicolas (Saint-Nicolas) at the entrance of the old port of La Rochelle (17000), Charente-Maritime; (add.info)

View of the Tower of London under the reign of Henry IV (1367-1413), King of England from 1399 to 1413
NWI4873960 View of the Tower of London under the reign of Henry IV (1367-1413), King of England from 1399 to 1413. 19th century colour engraving; (add.info)

Cloisters with decorated columns of Monreale Cathedral, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Europe
IMB4872508 Cloisters with decorated columns of Monreale Cathedral, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Europe; (add.info.: Cloisters with decorated columns of Monreale Cathedral, Palermo, Sicily, Italy)

Roman invasion: Roman Legion stormed a fortified city to extend the Roman Empire
NWI4859079 Roman invasion: Roman Legion stormed a fortified city to extend the Roman Empire. They use different war machines: catapults, ladders and assault tower

Detail of anonymous frescoes from the Paradiso Palace. Marfisa d'Este mansion (1562-1608), 16th century Ferrara
VEN5027447 Detail of anonymous frescoes from the Paradiso Palace. Marfisa d'Este mansion (1562-1608), 16th century Ferrara.; (add.info.: Detail of anonymous frescoes from the Paradiso Palace)

Syria: the city of Aleppo in the 19th century - citadel, minarets, cemetery - engraving of the Universal Geography of
PCT4293422 Syria: the city of Aleppo in the 19th century - citadel, minarets, cemetery - engraving of the Universal Geography of Malte-Brun (Brown Malta)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Chenonceaux: Chateau de Chenonceau, the tower of the keep, bridge levis, 1900
LUX4774332 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Chenonceaux: Chateau de Chenonceau, the tower of the keep, bridge levis, 1900; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Spain, Andalusia, PR, Seville: the round tower next to a dirt road where many horses pass, 1890
LUX4781813 Spain, Andalusia, PR, Seville: the round tower next to a dirt road where many horses pass, 1890; (add.info.: Spain, Andalusia, PR)

Italy, Lombardy, PL, Mantua: the clock tower with a walk at its feet on the piazza delle Erbe
LUX4781593 Italy, Lombardy, PL, Mantua: the clock tower with a walk at its feet on the piazza delle Erbe, 1895 - trade: caffe piazza erbe; (add.info.: Italy, Lombardy, PL)

France, Brittany, Ille-et-Vilaine (35), Rennes: the town hall on the grand square, 1900 Photography
LUX4775914 France, Brittany, Ille-et-Vilaine (35), Rennes: the town hall on the grand square, 1900 Photography; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Ille-et-Vilaine (35)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Place de Chateauneuf with Charlemagne Tower and Basilica Saint Martin, 1910
LUX4774466 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Place de Chateauneuf with Charlemagne Tower and Basilica Saint Martin, 1910; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Chenonceaux: Renaissance of the Chateau de Chenonceau tower, 1900
LUX4774357 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Chenonceaux: Renaissance of the Chateau de Chenonceau tower, 1900; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Italy, Venetie: air view of a village, its bell tower and an airfield with hangar, 1918 - biplane AR-1:1331
LUX4774209 Italy, Venetie: air view of a village, its bell tower and an airfield with hangar, 1918 - biplane AR-1:1331; (add.info.: Italy, Venetie: air view of a village)

France, Aquitaine, Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64), Biarritz: Port Vieux, villa Belza, 1900
LUX4773295 France, Aquitaine, Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64), Biarritz: Port Vieux, villa Belza, 1900; (add.info.: France, Aquitaine, Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64), Biarritz: Port Vieux, villa Belza

Aigues Dead. Gard. The ramparts, Tower of Constance was erigated by Saint Louis from 1242
JEB4953294 Aigues Dead. Gard. The ramparts, Tower of Constance was erigated by Saint Louis from 1242. It served as a prison for Protestant women in the 18th century, including Marie Durant

Torre de Belem (Belem Tower), one of the emblematic monuments of Portuguese heritage
JEB4959413 Torre de Belem (Belem Tower), one of the emblematic monuments of Portuguese heritage. It served as a maritime control tower for ages, monitoring ships at the mouth of the Tagus River

Torre de Belem (Belem Tower), one of the emblematic monuments of Portuguese heritage
JEB4959381 Torre de Belem (Belem Tower), one of the emblematic monuments of Portuguese heritage. It served as a maritime control tower for ages, monitoring ships at the mouth of the Tagus River

France, Lorraine, Vosges (88), Saint-Die-des-Vosges: Military on an observation tower at the border, 1895
LUX4816133 France, Lorraine, Vosges (88), Saint-Die-des-Vosges: Military on an observation tower at the border, 1895 -; (add.info.: France, Lorraine, Vosges (88)

France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85), Les Sables-d'Olonnes: Fishing boats return to port, 1900
LUX4807972 France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85), Les Sables-d'Olonnes: Fishing boats return to port, 1900; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85)

Pagoda of Linqing, Daqiao village, Shandong Province, China. Eight-story tower in white brick and varnished tile
FLO4722593 Pagoda of Linqing, Daqiao village, Shandong Province, China. Eight-story tower in white brick and varnished tile, about 240 feet high

Castle of the Seven Towers (Yedikule Fortress), Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey
FLO4721884 Castle of the Seven Towers (Yedikule Fortress), Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838), Travels through More

Cathedral of Our Lady of Strasbourg (Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg)
FLO4576197 Cathedral of Our Lady of Strasbourg (Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg). Built by architect Erwin von Steinbach in the 13th century and completed 160 years later

Switzerland, Canton of Geneva, Geneva: rue du commerce avec commerces, 1900
LUX4795031 Switzerland, Canton of Geneva, Geneva: rue du commerce avec commerces, 1900; (add.info.: Switzerland, Canton of Geneva, Geneva: rue du commerce avec commerces)

Switzerland, Canton of Geneve, Geneve: old tower with clock, island tower, 1900
LUX4794981 Switzerland, Canton of Geneve, Geneve: old tower with clock, island tower, 1900; (add.info.: Switzerland, Canton of Geneve, Geneve: old tower with clock, island tower)

Switzerland, Canton of Lucerne, DI, Lucerne: bridge of the chapel over the Reuss and the water tower, 1895
LUX4795310 Switzerland, Canton of Lucerne, DI, Lucerne: bridge of the chapel over the Reuss and the water tower, 1895; (add.info.: Switzerland, Canton of Lucerne, DI)

Switzerland, Canton of Bern, Bern: the Marktgasse a day walk, the tower of the prisons and fountain
LUX4795189 Switzerland, Canton of Bern, Bern: the Marktgasse a day walk, the tower of the prisons and fountain, animated view with merchant of baskets, wicker and fake, 1895; (add.info.: Switzerland)

Gotland Island, Visby: The famous ramparts of Visby, 1890
LUX4713165 Gotland Island, Visby: The famous ramparts of Visby, 1890; (add.info.: Gotland Island, Visby: The famous ramparts of Visby, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Gotland Island: Ruins of the city walls of Visby, 1870
LUX4713465 Gotland Island: Ruins of the city walls of Visby, 1870; (add.info.: Gotland Island: Ruins of the city walls of Visby, 1870); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Poitou-Charentes, Charente-Maritime (17), La Rochelle: The port of La Rochelle and its two towers, 1880
LUX4714509 France, Poitou-Charentes, Charente-Maritime (17), La Rochelle: The port of La Rochelle and its two towers, 1880; (add.info.: France, Poitou-Charentes, Charente-Maritime (17)

Lucerne: The bridge of Lucerne, kapelbrucke (chapel bridge), 1880
LUX4713993 Lucerne: The bridge of Lucerne, kapelbrucke (chapel bridge), 1880; (add.info.: Lucerne: The bridge of Lucerne, kapelbrucke (chapel bridge), 1880); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Venice: Restoration of the facade of St. Mark's Basilica, 1870
LUX4713660 Venice: Restoration of the facade of St. Mark's Basilica, 1870; (add.info.: Venice: Restoration of the facade of St. Mark's Basilica, 1870); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Chenonceaux: Chateau de Chenonceaux, the entrance and the keep, 1875
LUX4717538 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Chenonceaux: Chateau de Chenonceaux, the entrance and the keep, 1875; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard (30), Nimes: La Tour Magne, 1870
LUX4716162 France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard (30), Nimes: La Tour Magne, 1870; (add.info.: France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard (30), Nimes: La Tour Magne, 1870); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Gotland Island, Visby: The Walls of Visby, 1880
LUX4716062 Gotland Island, Visby: The Walls of Visby, 1880; (add.info.: Gotland Island, Visby: The Walls of Visby, 1880); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Chenonceaux: Chateau de Chenonceau, 1890
LUX4715305 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Chenonceaux: Chateau de Chenonceau, 1890; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Chenonceaux: Chateau de Chenonceau

France, Centre, Indre et Loire, Chateau de Chenonceau, 1875
LUX4715259 France, Centre, Indre et Loire, Chateau de Chenonceau, 1875; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre et Loire, Chateau de Chenonceau, 1875); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Venice: St. Mark's Square with Basilica and Clock Tower, 1870
LUX4713625 Venice: St. Mark's Square with Basilica and Clock Tower, 1870; (add.info.: Venice: St. Mark's Square with Basilica and Clock Tower, 1870); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Breton peasants in the ruins of a Chateau that serves as a farm, 1870
LUX4710729 Breton peasants in the ruins of a Chateau that serves as a farm, 1870; (add.info.: Breton peasants in the ruins of a Chateau that serves as a farm, 1870); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard (30), Nimes: La Tour Magne, 1870
LUX4705864 France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard (30), Nimes: La Tour Magne, 1870; (add.info.: France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard (30), Nimes: La Tour Magne, 1870); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

The bell tower of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, Venice, Italy, 1858
JAB4120067 The bell tower of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, Venice, Italy, 1858; (add.info.: The bell tower of St)

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo)
TED4681170 Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo) by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: Eiffel Tower built by Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) between 1887 and 1889 in Paris

The Eiffel Tower with in the foreground the monument for peace, Champs de Mars built between 1806 and 1836, Paris 75007
TED4681141 The Eiffel Tower with in the foreground the monument for peace, Champs de Mars built between 1806 and 1836, Paris 75007 by Eiffel

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo)
TED4681161 Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo) by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: Eiffel Tower built by Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) between 1887 and 1889 in Paris

Panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower, Paris
TED4610569 Panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower, Paris. by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: Panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower, Paris.); Photo © Luc Boegly. All rights reserved 2024

France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Langres: The Tower of Navare and Orvazl (1512-1519), 1880
LUX4704110 France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52), Langres: The Tower of Navare and Orvazl (1512-1519), 1880; (add.info.: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne (52)

Spain, Andalusia, PR, Seville: the gold tower, next to the quay of the Guadalquivir where there are iron voices
LUX4781907 Spain, Andalusia, PR, Seville: the gold tower, next to the quay of the Guadalquivir where there are iron voices, horse-drawn cars and goods ready to be loaded on ships

France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85), Les Sables-d'Olonnes: a fishing boat leaves the port passing through
LUX4785980 France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85), Les Sables-d'Olonnes: a fishing boat leaves the port passing through the channel at the foot of the tower of Arundel, 1920; (add.info.: France)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): the church of Saint Etienne du Mont (Saint-Etienne-du-Mont) and the tower Clovis
LUX4782811 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): the church of Saint Etienne du Mont (Saint-Etienne-du-Mont) and the tower Clovis, animated view with many passers-by, 1898; (add.info.: France)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Place des Halles, Rue des Halles, Charlemagne Tower
LUX4762661 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Place des Halles, Rue des Halles, Charlemagne Tower, Clock Tower and Basilica Saint Martin, 1910; (add.info.: France, Centre)

France, Poitou-Charentes, Charente-Maritime (17), La Rochelle: the port, fishing boats and wheeled boats at the dock
LUX4759096 France, Poitou-Charentes, Charente-Maritime (17), La Rochelle: the port, fishing boats and wheeled boats at the dock, 1890 -; (add.info.: France, Poitou-Charentes, Charente-Maritime (17)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Chinon: the Chateau with dungeon, clock tower, stone bridge and moat, 1920
LUX4759193 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Chinon: the Chateau with dungeon, clock tower, stone bridge and moat, 1920; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Loches: old street, in the background a view of the Saint-Antoine Tower, 1895
LUX4760802 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Loches: old street, in the background a view of the Saint-Antoine Tower, 1895; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Loches: old street

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Loches: general view of Saint Ours church and Saint Antoine tower, 1900
LUX4760049 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Loches: general view of Saint Ours church and Saint Antoine tower, 1900; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Chinon: medieval castle, clock tower, 1895
LUX4759842 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Chinon: medieval castle, clock tower, 1895; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Chinon: medieval castle, clock tower

Italy, Brescia: the cathedrale, the Broletto, 1890
LUX4771458 Italy, Brescia: the cathedrale, the Broletto, 1890; (add.info.: Italy, Brescia: the cathedrale, the Broletto, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Morocco, Rabat: Gate of Chellah, 1900
LUX4763930 Morocco, Rabat: Gate of Chellah, 1900; (add.info.: Morocco, Rabat: Gate of Chellah, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Brittany, Ille-et-Vilaine (35), Saint-Servan: the Solidor Tower, animated view, the port of Saint-Servan, 1900
LUX4770932 France, Brittany, Ille-et-Vilaine (35), Saint-Servan: the Solidor Tower, animated view, the port of Saint-Servan, 1900; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Ille-et-Vilaine (35)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Loches: General view with old roofs, tower Saint Antoine, Saint Ours
LUX4767154 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Loches: General view with old roofs, tower Saint Antoine, Saint Ours, the Chateau and the medieval city, 1910; (add.info.: France, Centre)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Chenonceaux: Le Chateau, 1900
LUX4766834 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Chenonceaux: Le Chateau, 1900; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Chenonceaux: Le Chateau, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

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"A Journey Through Time: Exploring the Artistry Work" A Watchmaker at Work: Witness the meticulous craftsmanship as a skilled watchmaker delicately shapes intricate timepieces using a lathe. Unleashing Creativity in Metalwork: Discover how lathes empower artisans to transform raw metal into stunning works of art, showcasing their mastery and imagination. AW Wheel Shop: Step into the bustling world of wheel production, where lathes play an integral role in crafting durable and precise wheels for various industries. James Tangye's Workshop Legacy: Transport yourself to Aviary Court, Illogan, Cornwall around 1900 as you admire James Tangye's expertise with a lathe, leaving behind a lasting impact on craftsmanship. Fountain Pen Repair Shop - Restoring Elegance in Indianapolis: Dive into the enchanting realm of fountain pen restoration, where skilled craftsmen utilize lathes to revive these timeless writing instruments to their former glory. Les tours penchees à Bologna - An Engraved Masterpiece by Girard: Marvel at Girard's captivating engraving capturing the beauty and charm of leaning towers in Bologna through his skillful use of a lathe. Tour of Inspection in an Arms Factory (1945): Take a glimpse into history as we explore an arms factory during World War II; witness how lathes played an essential role in manufacturing weapons that shaped nations' destinies. LFB Engineering Workshop - Reviving Vehicles with Precision: Enter the dynamic world of vehicle repairs at LFB Engineering Workshop, where highly trained technicians employ lathes to restore automobiles back to their prime condition. Towers of Laon - Capturing Majestic Architecture on Canvas (1912): Admire this oil painting that immortalizes Laon's towering structures through delicate brushstrokes inspired by architectural details created with the help of a lathe.