Metal Collection (page 100)

Electrical gold finder
Experiments with an electrical device to find gold underground. Date: 1892

Advert for Townshend - Thompson, household brassware 1888
Brassfounders and art metal workers, making kettle stands, fire dogs, gongs firescreens and other household brassware 1888

A large circular saw. Date: 1898

Bessemer converter in a steelworks
A Bessemer converter in a steelworks -- a process designed for the mass production of steel from molten pig iron, removing impurities by oxidation by blowing air through the molten iron

Group photo, London Fire Brigade, Manchester Square, Winners of the Motor Escape Competition in 1927, 1928 and 1930, runners up in 1929. Six firemen and a trophy with a fire engine behind them

Metal / Lead Mine / 1840, Uk
LEAD - entrance to the Mine of Odin - an ancient lead mine in Derbyshire (near Mam Tor) Date: circa 1840

London Fire Brigade, Manchester Square, London
London Fire Brigade turn-out, Manchester Square, London, with horse-drawn vehicles. circa 1910s

Toledo, Ohio, USA - Ore Boat on Maumee Bay. Lake freighters, or Lakers, are bulk carrier vessels that ply the Great Lakes. Date: 1925

Doorway of a house, Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium, dating back to the 17th century. circa 1910

Sketch cover - Paula Gellibrand
Front cover of The Sketch magazine featuring a photograph of the Marquise de Casa Maury, formerly miss Paula Gellibrand. Captured in a metallic dress looking through decorative wrought-metal gates by

Moroccan water carrier with containers and bell
Moroccan water carrier in a street with containers and bell. Date: circa 1930

Cutout advertisement for Bluebell metal polish
Cutout advertisement for Bluebell liquid metal polish, with a girls smiling face. Date: circa 1900

The Loving Cup by Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882) engraved by James Davis Cooper (1823-1904). Date: 1884

Three girls in traditional costume, Zeeland, Netherlands
Three girls in traditional costume, Walcheren island, Zeeland, Netherlands. Date: circa 1910

Girl in traditional costume, Zeeland, Netherlands
Girl in traditional costume, Walcheren island, Zeeland, Netherlands. Date: circa 1910

London Fire Brigade, Southwark HQ, London -- Making up and bringing up horses to get away home after District Call at Headquarters. Date: circa 1905

Liverpool Farm School metal-workers
As part of their metal work training, Approved School inmates from the Liverpool Farm School inspect an aeroplane engine. Date: circa 1937

Cross-shaped metal bookmark with devotional words -- The Lord is Good. Date: circa 1890s

Fountain of Wealth at Suntec City in Singapore
The Fountain of Wealth at Suntec City in Singapore, Republic of Singapore, it is the worlds largest fountain Date: 2014

Little boy riding pennyfarthing bicycle on a birthday card
Little boy riding a pennyfarthing bicycle on a birthday card. The wheels are made from two oval eggs. Date: circa 1890s

Serpentine cup
A mottled serpentine ornamental cup or tazza on a black marble base. The mineral serpentine is composed of (magnesium iron silicate hydroxide)

WW2 poster, request for salvage
WW2 poster by Fougasse, Please put out all your paper, metal, bones, rags and rubber for salvage, as they can help make tanks, munitions, tyres and planes. Date: circa 1940

Lighthouse in ocean near Key West, Florida, USA
Lighthouse in the ocean near Key West, Florida, USA. Date: circa 1910

Can House, Tonopah, Nevada, USA
The Can House (constructed out of metal cans), Tonopah, Nevada, USA, with a man standing outside. Date: circa 1910

Gushing oil well near Sapulpa, Oklahoma, USA. Date: circa 1920

Arkansas River Bridge, Hutchinson, Kansas, USA, with a horse and carriage on the left. Date: circa 1910

Loup River, Loup City, Nebraska, USA. Date: circa 1910

Illinois Central Bridge, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Illinois Central (railroad) Bridge over the Missouri River at Omaha, Nebraska, USA, a double swing bridge. Council Bluffs, Iowa, is on the other side. Date: circa 1908

Gold bricks on display, Lead, South Dakota, USA
Gold bricks on display at Lead, South Dakota, USA. The large Homestake Gold Mine was discovered in 1876. The gold bricks seen here were worth $125, 000 at the time

Beacon on Tuscarora Mountain, Pennsylvania, USA
Beacon on the summit of Tuscarora Mountain, Lincoln Highway, Pennsylvania, USA. Date: 1930s

Tsutenkaku tower, Shinsekai, Osaka, Japan
Tsutenkaku (meaning Tower Reaching Heaven), in the Shinsekai district of Osaka, Japan. Based on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, it was built in 1912. Date: circa 1920s

French Theatre -- Farce du Porteur d Eau
Farce du Porteur d Eau (Farce of the Water Carrier). A water carrier with two buckets suspended from a metal ring says how much he likes to see pretty girls as he walks along the street. Date: 1632

Man working on miniature steam engine
Man in his sitting room, working on a miniature steam engine. Date: circa 1930s

Debris on the Western Front, WW1
Debris left behind on a battlefield on the Western Front, WW1. Date: 1914-1918

People with miniature steam train
People with a miniature steam train on a raised track. Date: circa 1930s

Refuse collector at work on a Balham street, SW London. He is wearing a mortar board which someone has thrown away. Date: circa 1960s

Junkers J10 or CLI employed corrogated metal skinning throughout

Junkers J1 of 1915 ushered in the modern military metal monoplane

Metal mirror decorated with angels and hearts from the 14th century.. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks

Face workers in a tin mine, Cornwall, with the seam of tin visible on the right. Date: circa 1980s

Cottage Industry, Ickleford, Hertfordshire
Cottage Industry, Ickleford, Hitchin, near Letchworth, Hertfordshire, England. Showing Metal-working Date: 1900s

The Metal Bridge Inn & Bridge, Blackford, Cumbria
The Metal Bridge Inn & Bridge, Blackford, Carlisle, Cumbria, England. Date: 1900s

Wreck of City Light Station, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, USA
Wreck of the City Light Station, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, USA, seen here on 24 September 1909 after the collapse of the dam. Date: 1909

Symphony Auditorium, Newark, New Jersey, USA
The Symphony Auditorium, a large concert hall in Newark, New Jersey, USA. Date: circa 1910

Refuse collectors at work on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1960s

Group of children on pavement, Balham, SW London
Group of children on a pavement in Balham, SW London, camping out under a wooden plank and a piece of corrugated iron sheeting. One girl is writing on a pre-printed form. Date: circa 1961

Girls in a playground, Balham, SW London
A group of five girls sitting on a circular swing in a playground in Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Children on a mattress, Balham, SW London
Children sitting on a mattress on top of a pile of rubbish in a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

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"Exploring the Enduring Strength and Beauty of Metal" The Boxer of Quirinal: A masterpiece in metal, this ancient statue showcases the power and grace of a skilled pugilist. "The Thief": Antonio Maria Fabres y Costa's painting captures the allure and mystery surrounding a cunning thief, his eyes gleaming with mischief. Coopers at work: Witness the artistry as these craftsmen shape wooden barrels, their tools clinking against metal hoops to create vessels that hold stories within. Miner at Geevor Tin Mine: Delve into the depths of Cornwall's mining history as a brave miner emerges from underground, covered in sweat and dust but fueled by determination. Gold Rush at Carnon Stream Works: In Cornwall's picturesque landscape, witness nature's alchemy as sparkling gold nuggets are extracted from flowing streams using meticulous metal pans. Perseus and Medusa Statue: Marvel at Florence's Loggia dei Lanzi where this stunning bronze sculpture immortalizes Perseus' heroic triumph over Medusa, capturing every detail in lustrous metal. Sunrise at Clyde Arc (Squinty Bridge): As dawn breaks over Glasgow's iconic bridge, its metallic structure glimmers under golden rays, reflecting resilience amidst urban beauty. Great Newtown Head and Metal Man: Stand alongside Tramore CoWaterford’s rugged coastline where an imposing Metal Man stands tall against crashing waves—a guardian watching over seafarers for centuries. WWI German Gas Mask: Encased in its original metal container lies a haunting relic from World War I—an artifact that symbolizes both protection and destruction during times of conflict. Normandy Landings - June 6th, 1944: Remembering bravery on D-Day when thousands stormed ashore through gunfire; steel helmets glinted amidst chaos while courageous soldiers fought for freedom. The Souk, Marrakech.