Rivet Collection (#2)

The Opening of the Forth Bridge by HRH the Prince of Wales (engraving)
1047130 The Opening of the Forth Bridge by HRH the Prince of Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prince of Wales fixing the Last Rivet in the Victoria Bridge (engraving)
2773147 The Prince of Wales fixing the Last Rivet in the Victoria Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Buckwheat, Fagopyrum esculentum, and rivet wheat, Triticum turgidum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

The Britannia Tubular Bridge (engraving)
1612033 The Britannia Tubular Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Britannia Tubular Bridge)

The Forth Bridge, completed and opened in the Presence of the Prince of Wales, 4 March (engraving)
1626823 The Forth Bridge, completed and opened in the Presence of the Prince of Wales, 4 March (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Forth Bridge)

Colt Revolver (engraving)
5207060 Colt Revolver (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colt Revolver. Illustration for Farrows Military Encyclopedia by Edwards Farrow)

Reinforcing bevor, for use in the tourney, with etched decoration, 1550-1510 (steel
5938274 Reinforcing bevor, for use in the tourney, with etched decoration, 1550-1510 (steel, hammered, shaped, riveted, with etched decoration on a blackened ground) by German School

Women acting as mates to joiners making seaplane floats, 1914-19 (b / w photo)
STC359842 Women acting as mates to joiners making seaplane floats, 1914-19 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Reinforcing bevor, for use in the tourney, with etched decoration, 1550-1560 (steel
5938305 Reinforcing bevor, for use in the tourney, with etched decoration, 1550-1560 (steel, hammered, shaped, riveted, with etched decoration on a blackened ground) by German School

Opening of the Forth Bridge (engraving)
1626822 Opening of the Forth Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Forth Bridge)

The Prince of Wales driving in the Last Rivet of the Forth Bridge (engraving)
1626821 The Prince of Wales driving in the Last Rivet of the Forth Bridge (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Early American Chest, c. 1939. Creator: Al Curry
Early American Chest, c. 1939

Bureau Box, c. 1940. Creator: Carl Buergerniss
Bureau Box, c. 1940

Chest or Trunk, 1938. Creator: Carl Buergerniss
Chest or Trunk, 1938

Shaffron (Horses Head Defense), German, Augsburg, ca. 1570-80. Creator: Unknown
Shaffron (Horses Head Defense), German, Augsburg, ca. 1570-80

Parade Helmet al Antique, French, probably Paris, ca. 1630. Creator: Unknown
Parade Helmet a l Antique, French, probably Paris, ca. 1630

Burgonet, French, ca. 1630. Creator: Unknown
Burgonet, French, ca. 1630. Possibly made for Louis XIII of France (reigned 1610-43)

Disk Brooch, Frankish, 650-700. Creator: Unknown
Disk Brooch, Frankish, 650-700

Gold Belt Mount (Unfinished), Avar, 700s. Creator: Unknown
Gold Belt Mount (Unfinished), Avar, 700s

Prince Albert drilling - Hyde Park Locomotive Works, Glasgow
December 1919 - Prince Albert (later King George VI - 1895-1952) visits the industrial suburbs of Glasgow, Scotland - pictured here drilling a boiler at the Hyde Park Locomotive Works. Date: 1919

Rust Colours A Train Car; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

Bronze rivet, human figure shaped, of a furniture from Pamplona

Constructing an overhead crane, Wombwell Foundry, near Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1963. One worker, who looks like he would be more at home in a school classroom

BRAZIER, 18TH CENTURY. Workers making cooking utensils and brass and copper vessels at a brazier. Copper engraving from L Encyclopedie of Denis Diderot, 18th century

WWI POSTER
American propaganda poster from World War One encouraging people to join up either in the army or in industries towards the war effort

V Shop, 1945
Rivetting a firebox

Empire State Building, New York City, New York, USA
Sculpture depicting construction of the Empire State Building; New York City, New York, United States of America

Helm for the Joust of Peace (Stechhelm), German, probably Nuremberg, ca. 1500

Close Helmet for a Boy, German, Augsburg, ca. 1530-40. Creator: Kolman Helmschmid
Close Helmet for a Boy, German, Augsburg, ca. 1530-40

Helmet Bowl (Hoshi-Kabutobachi), Japanese, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Helmet Bowl (Hoshi-Kabutobachi), Japanese, 12th-13th century

515 Rivet Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA -- home and premises of G W Thorley, Painter and Paperhanger. Date: circa 1910

STATUE OF LIBERTY, 1881. Levi Morton, U. S. Minister to France, driving the first rivet into the Statues pedestal
STATUE OF LIBERTY, 1881. Levi Morton, U.S. Minister to France, driving the first rivet into the Statues pedestal, at Paris, 24 October 1881. Wood engraving, American, 1881

Building on the Clyde: Burners, 1940. Artist: Stanley Spencer
Building on the Clyde: Burners, 1940. From The Studio Volume 123 [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1942.]

Bull, rivetted to large bronze cauldron, Rynkeby, Denmark. Celtic Iron Age, c. 6th century BC
Bull, rivetted to large bronze cauldron, Rynkeby, Denmark. Celtic Iron Age, c.6th century BC

WW2 poster, Every Rivet a Bullet -- Speed the Ships. Showing a newly constructed ship on the slipway ready for launching. Date: 1941

WW2 poster, Every Rivet a Bullet, Speed the Ships. Showing a shipyard worker in action. Date: 1940s

Andre Rivet
ANDRE RIVET French protestant churchman Date: 1572 - 1651

USA, Washington, Seattle. Experience Music Project museum

collage of door and wall details from the abandoned Roosevelt sweater Mill
Collage of door and wall details from the abandoned Roosevelt Sweater Mill

Detail of a metal door in an abandoned sweater mill. (Large format sizes available)

A detail from a beached fishing boat
Detail from a beached fishing boat

HOOVER DAM, c1940. Three construction workers applying a coat of paint on a riveted steel wall on the Hoover Dam spillway, c1940

Leather hammer
Antique illustration of a leather hammer machine

World War II propaganda poster of a team of men riveting the hull of a ship
Vintage World War II propaganda poster featuring a team of three men riveting the hull of a ship. It reads, Teamwork Builds Ships, United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation

Source Size = 3880 x 2131
The Britannia Tubular Bridge: Interior of the Tube, Mr. Stephenson Driving the Last Rivet

Opening of the Forth Bridge, the Prince Clinching the Last Rivet, Engraving 1890, Uk, u
OPENING OF THE FORTH BRIDGE, THE PRINCE CLINCHING THE LAST RIVET, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Portrait of Andre Rivet, Theodor Matham, Monogrammist JH (schrijver), 1637 - 1676

Grand Canal, Venice Grand Canal, Venice, Italy, Richard Parkes Bonington, 1802-1828, British

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"Rivet: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into the vintage charm of V shop, c1930, where rivets take center stage. This quaint store transports you back to an era when craftsmanship was celebrated. As you stroll along the pedestrian walkway beneath Manhattan Bridge in New York City, your eyes are drawn to vibrant graffiti art that adds a modern twist to the sturdy rivets holding this iconic structure together. In the skies above, Transland Ag-2 N8330H and N8831H soar gracefully, showcasing the power and precision of these aerial wonders. The Transland Ag-2 N8330H captures hearts with its sleek design and impeccable performance. But it is the Boeing RC-135W Rivet Joint 62-4135 Rapture that truly steals the show. With its cutting-edge technology and intelligence-gathering capabilities, this aircraft stands as a testament to human ingenuity. Not far behind is its counterpart, Boeing RC-135V Rivet Joint 64-14841. Its sleek silhouette commands attention as it glides through endless blue skies. Meanwhile, Lockheed EC-130E Rivet Rider 63-9817 takes flight over Europe's enchanting landscapes. From England's Tower Bridge in London to other breathtaking destinations across the continent, this airborne marvel leaves onlookers awe-inspired. The Boeing VC-135B-BN Stratolifter 62-4130 graces our vision next - a true symbol of strength and versatility. Its ability to transport heavy loads effortlessly showcases why it remains an indispensable asset in aviation history. Completing this captivating lineup is Boeing RC-135U-BN Combat Sent 3 63-9792 - a force to be reckoned with. As it patrols high above us all, we find solace knowing that our safety is entrusted in such capable hands. Whether soaring through vast American skies or exploring European horizons from above Tower Bridge, rivets have become the unsung heroes of our modern world.