Mallet Collection (#4)

The Mask Carver, Japan, 1804 / 30. Creator: Katsushika Hokumei
The Mask Carver, Japan, 1804/30

Purse and mallet, n. d. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
Purse and mallet, n.d

Large wind-up automaton of Asahina Saburo, c. 1847 / 48. Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Large wind-up automaton of Asahina Saburo, c. 1847/48

Saddlers Mallet, 1940. Creator: Alexander Anderson
Saddlers Mallet, 1940

Caulking Hammer, 1937. Creator: Lloyd Charles Lemcke
Caulking Hammer, 1937

Frame for a gong with a bronze gong suspended by a cord; mallet hanging, Edo period, 1615-1868

Male raven watching men cut down an oak tree with saw, mallet and wedges
6337378 Male raven watching men cut down an oak tree with saw, mallet and wedges by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Male raven watching men cut down an oak tree with saw)

Modern dentistry apparatus (litho)
6013614 Modern dentistry apparatus (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern dentistry apparatus)

The Prince of Wales laying the Memorial-Stone of the Indian Institute at Oxford (engraving)
1624366 The Prince of Wales laying the Memorial-Stone of the Indian Institute at Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mallet and a mouse, January 1864 (colour woodblock print)
880878 Mallet and a mouse, January 1864 (colour woodblock print) by Sesshin, Ebashi (fl.1864); 18.4x24.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of Mr

Mallet (engraving)
2806771 Mallet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mallet. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Polo in Manipur, Burmah, "A Good Lead"(engraving)
2781154 Polo in Manipur, Burmah, " A Good Lead" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polo in Manipur, Burmah)

Croquet (chromolitho)
2800642 Croquet (chromolitho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Croquet. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Printer (engraving)
2801997 Printer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Printer. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Looking for news of you
The Caption is Looking for news of you. The card is from a young girl to her parents and was sent under cover with gifts. One of the presents was shaving cream for her father of which she says The

Sporting girls
insertcaption Date: circa 1920s

Photograph of Shapway Inn, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Queens Arms Inn, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of New Inn, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Ilchester Arms Inn, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Trowel and Mallet used by the Queen at Birmingham (engraving)
1594783 Trowel and Mallet used by the Queen at Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trowel and Mallet used by the Queen at Birmingham)

Churning at Elspeet, 1904 (colour litho)
STC363514 Churning at Elspeet, 1904 (colour litho) by Jungman, Nico (1872-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: From a portfolio of prints from the original watercolours;)

Weaponry designs, fol. 40v-a (pen and ink on paper)
XJF311643 Weaponry designs, fol. 40v-a (pen and ink on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

The Wheel Wright, from The Book of Trades, engraved by J
XJF208332 The Wheel Wright, from The Book of Trades, engraved by J. Miller, 1836 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Sheet music cover for Croquet: Tempo Schottische by Lawreen and Davis
BAL2826 Sheet music cover for Croquet: Tempo Schottische by Lawreen and Davis, 1870 (colour litho) by Concanen, Alfred (1835-86); All England Croquet Association, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Forge, 1836
JDV37135 The Forge, 1836 by Schmidt, Arthur (19th century); Private Collection; eJohn Davies Fine Paintings; out of copyright

Punch cartoon: Mr "Bruce"Rymill (engraving)
6034908 Punch cartoon: Mr " Bruce" Rymill (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Mr " Bruce" Rymill)

Silhouette, The Croquet Party. late 19th century

Mallet and ball used in game of Pall Mall
Mallet and ball used in the game of Pall Mall

Pembroke Lodge, Kensington, London, 1914-19 (b / w photo)
STC359575 Pembroke Lodge, Kensington, London, 1914-19 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Residence of Mr Bonar Law)

Ladies and Gentlemen playing Croquet (w / c)
DRU86943 Ladies and Gentlemen playing Croquet (w/c) by McConnell, William (fl.1850-90); 22.9x30.5 cm; William Drummond, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Arms of the Sculptors or Marblers of the Gateshead Chapter, 1671
KW278005 Arms of the Sculptors or Marblers of the Gateshead Chapter, 1671, from The History of Freemasonry, volume II, published by Thomas C

King David playing handbells from a 14th century manuscript
King David playing handbells with hammers from a 14th century manuscript of his psalms, with a vignette of a comedian holding bellows and tongs as if playing a fiddle

Villagers playing croquet or clos-porte, 16th century
Villagers playing croquet or clos-porte with mallets and large balls, 16th century. After a painting by Breughel. Lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill

Stages and methods of floor laying, from Della Architettura
STC255917 Stages and methods of floor laying, from Della Architettura, published 1590 (engraving) by Rusconi, Giovanni Antonio (c.1520-87); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Month of June: Polo (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
FLF213305 The Month of June: Polo (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Rowlandson, George Derville (1861-1930); 11.1x14.6 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A Man at Arms in plate armour and an Archer
A Man at Arms in plate armour mounted on a barded horse and an Archer in chainmail with his bow, arrows and leaden mallet. Copperplate engraving by N.C

Croquet under difficulties (coloured engraving)
729093 Croquet under difficulties (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Croquet under difficulties)

Medieval battle weapons and horse armour barding. Varieties of axe, mace, hammer, mallet, cudgel, and champron and crinet armour

Playing Croquet, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731404 Playing Croquet, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Playing Croquet)

Stone mason carving a stone with mallet and chisel on a bevel. In the background, another mason cuts a block of stone with a saw

Tin-plate worker in apron beating tin on an anvil with a mallet surrounded by tin buckets, pots, urns and utensils. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades

One of the most ancient crafts: gold beating in a London workshop (b / w photo)
3637651 One of the most ancient crafts: gold beating in a London workshop (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the most ancient crafts)

Initiation to the degree of master (engraving)
3100722 Initiation to the degree of master (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Initiation to the degree of master)

Tinman (engraving)
2802008 Tinman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tinman. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Victorian silk birthday card, Woman playing Croquet. 19th century

A Friendly Game of Croquet in a Suburban Back Yard, 1948 (screen print)
2630033 A Friendly Game of Croquet in a Suburban Back Yard, 1948 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Polo Player Hitting Ball with His Mallet, 1921 (colour litho)
2629968 Polo Player Hitting Ball with His Mallet, 1921 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

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"Mallet: A Timeless Tool of Craftsmanship and Sport" Step back in time to the year 1875, when blacksmiths skillfully wielded mallets to shape iron into magnificent works of art. These sturdy tools were essential for shaping metal and creating intricate designs that adorned buildings and structures. In the same era, bookbinding tools also featured mallets, as artisans delicately hammered leather covers onto precious volumes. The rhythmic sound echoed through workshops as these craftsmen transformed simple pages into cherished literary treasures. Who can forget Alice's adventure in Wonderland? At the croquet game, a comical scene unfolded as Alice used a flamingo as a mallet to play the whimsical sport with hedgehogs for balls. This imaginative twist showcased how even unconventional objects like a bird could become a tool for amusement. Moving forward to 1930, England's polo team relied on their trusty mallets during exhilarating matches. With precision and finesse, they swung their wooden hammers atop galloping horses, showcasing both skill and teamwork on the field. Masonry workers also utilized various types of mallets while constructing grand edifices that stood tall against time's relentless march. From chiseling stones to setting bricks in place, these robust tools played an integral role in shaping our architectural heritage. Traveling eastward brings us to Jaipur - an allegory of craftsmanship where skilled artisans crafted intricate patterns on fabrics using small handheld mallets. Their gentle taps created mesmerizing prints that told stories through vibrant colors and meticulous details. Coopers too had their own set of specialized tools including different types of mallets used for shaping barrels with utmost precision. These craftsmen ensured each stave was perfectly aligned before securing them together with well-placed strikes from their trusted wooden hammers.