Mounting Collection (#4)

Luigi Sabatelli I (Italian, 1772 - 1850), Cavalryman Mounting a Horse, pen and brown ink on laid paper

Giorgio Vasari with drawings by Filippino Lippi, Botticelli, and Raffaellino del Garbo (Italian, 1466 - 1524), Page from " Libro de Disegni"

St. George and the Princess of Trebizond, c. 1433-38 (fresco) (detail of 60797)
XIR429005 St. George and the Princess of Trebizond, c.1433-38 (fresco) (detail of 60797) by Pisanello, Antonio (1395-1455); Sant Anastasia, Verona

Horses in the wild (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR215535 Horses in the wild (engraving) (b/w photo) by Straet, Jan van der (Joannes Stradanus) (1523-1605) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Reminiscences of the Nepaulese Terai: the Prince of Wales Mounting his Elephant, 1876

The Prince of Wales in India: the Prince Mounting his Elephant at Jeypore, 1876

WW1 - French / Serbian Artillery position in Serbia Date: circa 1915

Boy getting on to his new Bicycle
Interesting photograph of a boy getting onto his new Bicycle. He is obviously used to riding a Penny Farthing as his method of mounting the bicycle is akin to the way one had to mount a Penny

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Young girl mounting Shetland Pony Date:

George Cayleys design (side elevation) for contra-rotating tandem airscrews for airship propulsion; the airscrews have curved blades mounted on rods radiating from the hubs; the whole mounting can be

Westland-built naval DH4 with built-up Scarff ring mounting

Lively scene of men and horses in front of men on steps holding bows. Horses being put through their paces and one warrior riding and one mounting. Japan. Print created between 1860 and 1890

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Four soldiers ride in a tank destroying vehicle

A black male dog mounts the back of a passive gray and white female dog while grasping her body with his forelegs during mating

Two cats mating

The male cat sniffs the odours of the other

Rain frogs mating C014 / 0966
Rain frogs (Pristimantis sp.) mating. This mating position is called amplexus. The male frog (top) grasps the female while she lays her eggs. Simultaneously he fertilizes the eggs with his sperm

LFB-AFS Commer transportable water unit (back)
LFB-AFS Commer transportable water unit (TWU, commonly known as the Bikini). It carries three deflated rubber rafts and nine light portable pumps

Bailey escape ladder fitted with Miles mounting

LFB-AFS Commer transportable water unit (front)
LFB-AFS Commer transportable water unit (TWU, commonly known as the Bikini). It carries three deflated rubber rafts and nine light portable pumps

Nikko - Japan - Hotel Kanaya - Mounting butterflies after Kirifuri walk. Date: 1952

Royal Bengal Tiger climbing up the tree, Ranthambhor National Park, India

Yorktown, Virginia. Battery No. 4 mounting 13-inch mortars. South end. Date 1862 May

17th Lancers - Mounting
Despatch Orderly mounting outside the troop stable - 17th Lancers. A clean and smart turnout is required! Date: circa 1916

Too Talkative - Distracted lady driver
Too Talkative - A distracted lady horse cab driver, deep in conversation with her smartly-dressed male fare, forgets where she is heading and mounts a kerb - Place de la Concorde, Paris, France

Bonsecours, France - Le Bourdon (heavy bell) - The Big Leon is a drone, a big bell of over 6 tons melted in the workshops Drouot in Douai, in the North in 1892

Horse Mounting Steps
The old stone mounting steps at Adel Church, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, reminding us of the days when people went to church on horseback. Date: 1950s

Horse Mounting Block
An ancient horse-mounting block of steps, well worn over the centuries, at Burford, Oxfordshire, England. It was made from a solid piece of Cotswold stone. Date: 1950s

Indian troops operating Lewis gun, WW1
Indian troops operating a Lewis gun on a mounting against hostile aircraft during the First World War, probably in Palestine. Troops in the background can be seen taking shelter in trenches

French 320 mm gun on railway mounting, WW1
A French 320 mm gun on a railway mounting, in action north of Mailly, northern France, during the First World War. An aeroplane can be seen flying overhead. Date: 15 May 1918

British 14 inch gun on railway mounting, WW1
A British 14 inch gun on a railway mounting, used on the Western Front in 1918 during the First World War. Date: circa 1918

British gunners at work beneath a flak-filled sky, WW2
British gunners at work beneath flak-filled sky during the Second World War. They are using a Vickers 3.7 inch a (anti-aircraft) gun on a static mounting. Date: 1939-1945

British 12 inch Howitzer on railway mounting, WW1
A British 12 inch Howitzer on a railway mounting during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Visayan Warty Pig (Sus cebifrons) immatures, playing, (captive)

Domestic Pig, Large White x Landrace x Duroc, freerange piglets, playing, mounting sibling, on outdoor unit, England, june

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) hind mounting another hind, bulling behaviour during rutting season, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, october

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) hind mounting stag, bulling behaviour, during rutting season, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, october

Mating common frogs (Rana temporaria). Two males compete for one female, both by grasping onto her, a process called amplexus. The male on her back is likely to be successful

Mating tortoises (family Testudinae). Photographed in Madagascar

3. 5-metre optical telescope
Optical telescope. 3.5-metre optical telescope at the Calar Alto Observatory near Almeria, southern Spain. The mounting (blue) supports the telescopes mirror

2. 2-metre optical telescope
2.2-metre optical telescope

Newtonian telescope. Historical illustration of a Newtonian telescope used for photographing the Sun. A Newtonian telescope uses a mirror rather than a lens to focus light

MEMS production, support bonding
MEMS production. Microscope apparatus being used to mount MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) devices onto support structures

Butterfly preparation. Scientist preparing a dead apollo butterfly (Parnassius tianshanicus) for mounting. Photographed at Universita degli Studi, Facolta di Agraria di Portici, Naples, Italy

SOFIA airborne observatory installed in its 747SP aircraft. The mounting structure (blue) is at upper left. SOFIA is the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy

Ship with gimballed chair, 16th cent
16th century illustration showing a ship with a stabilised chair. The chair is on the poop deck (over the bows) and is inside a globe that is mounted on perpendicular axes

Groom with saddled stallion, Mid Wales
A groom with a saddled stallion in front of a stone wall, probably somewhere in Mid Wales

Railway mounted gun emplacement
A railway mounted gun emplacement and soldiers during the First World War. The gun and mounting have been camouflaged with two shades of paint

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"Mounting: A Journey Through History and Warfare" Step back in time to witness the Grenadiers Mount Guard, as British gunners prepare for battle during the infamous Battle of the Somme in World War Travel further to the Republic of Ireland, where The Treaty Stone stands tall, a symbol of resilience and mounting tensions during WW1. Marvel at the sheer power of the French 400 mm railway howitzer and artillery squadron, a formidable force that left its mark on history. Delve into the inter-war period with a glimpse at an intriguing British Military Poster showcasing advancements in mounting technology. Experience elegance and precision as Ridinger Haute Ecole 2 reveals ancient Greek methods and riding horses with grace. Witness a despatch orderly diligently mounting outside the troop stable, embodying discipline amidst chaos. Celebrate Italy's triumphs with "GOLD FOR ITALY, " highlighting their achievements on mounted battlegrounds throughout history. Uncover secrets from antiquity as we explore Ancient Greek methods and riding horses - an art form passed down through generations. Admire naval prowess with QF 4-inch naval gun Mk XVI on a twin HA / LA mount, showcasing Vickers-Armstrong Elswick Works' engineering excellence in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Immerse yourself in history's tapestry as Vickers-Armstrong Elswick Works takes center stage once more, leaving an indelible mark on military innovation.