Solder Collection

An engraving depicting a man soldering copper, nickel, and zinc alloy to form an item which would eventually
5311330 An engraving depicting a man soldering copper, nickel, and zinc alloy to form an item which would eventually electroplated with silver

English tinker with portable forge, bellows and tools, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea
FLO4590367 English tinker with portable forge, bellows and tools, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

An engraving depicting an easily opened tin can. The lid was inserted into can until flush with the body of the can
5311409 An engraving depicting an easily opened tin can. The lid was inserted into can until flush with the body of the can

Lord Byron on his death bed, pub. 1825. Creator: Robert Seymour (1798 - 1836)
Lord Byron on his death bed from The Last Days of Lord Byron by William Parry, pub. 1825 (hand coloured engraving). George Gordon Byron (1788 - 1824); 6th Baron Byron

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WW2 Christmas Card, Albuhera
A WW2 Christmas card issued by the Middlesex Regiment at Albuhera, the image portrays a solder giving a double thumbs up. Date: 1940

Review of the National Guard, attack of Fieschi, 28th July 1835 (oil on canvas)
XIR285647 Review of the National Guard, attack of Fieschi, 28th July 1835 (oil on canvas) by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90); Chateau de Versailles

Richard III at Bosworth Field, 22 August 1485, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD
984796 Richard III at Bosworth Field, 22 August 1485, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

The Battle of Bosworth Field: A Scene from the Great Drama of History
3075753 The Battle of Bosworth Field: A Scene from the Great Drama of History, from The Comic History of England, pub. 1864 (hand coloured etching) by Leech

Chinese tinker with portable forge, bellows and tools, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

The Sultan Suleyman I (1495-1566) arriving at the fortress of Bogurdelen
TPG178698 The Sultan Suleyman I (1495-1566) arriving at the fortress of Bogurdelen, from the Suleymanname (Mss Hazine. 1517 f.81r), 1558 (ink & gold leaf on vellum) by Ali Amir Beg (fl)

Lord Byron on his Death Bed, from The Last Days of Lord Byron by William Parry, pub
1202323 Lord Byron on his Death Bed, from The Last Days of Lord Byron by William Parry, pub. 1825 (hand coloured engraving) by Seymour

Jeweller (engraving)
2801983 Jeweller (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeweller. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Death of a Peoples Commissioner, 1927 (oil on canvas)
ALG404570 Death of a Peoples Commissioner, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Petrov-Vodkin, Kuzma Sergeevich (1878-1939); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Soldier with two refugee children, Tournai, Flanders, WW1
A British solder holding two refugee children, a girl and a boy, at Tournai, Flanders, during the First World War. 26 October 1918

Electrical soldering iron with solder and copper wire

Staff & patients in C Ward of Quex Park VAD Hospital. The patients are all wearing hospital blues with the exception of one man who is a Belgian solder (holding a tray with glasses)

Saint Sebastian, 1480 (detail of the soldiers) (oil on canvas)
XIR903665 Saint Sebastian, 1480 (detail of the soldiers) (oil on canvas) by Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Saint Sebastien)

The Battle of Fontenoy, 11th May 1745 (oil on canvas) (detail)
XZL148157 The Battle of Fontenoy, 11th May 1745 (oil on canvas) (detail) by Blarenberghe, Louis Nicolas van (1716-94); ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Electrical components being joined together by solder and a soldering iron

Soldering a circuit board F006 / 7223
Soldering a circuit board

Soldering a circuit board F006 / 7200
Soldering a circuit board

Soldering a circuit board F006 / 7224
Soldering a circuit board

Electronics research F008 / 2027
Electronics research

Electronics research F008 / 2104
MODEL RELEASED. Electronics research

Electronics research F007 / 0306
MODEL RELEASED. Electronics research

Electronics research F007 / 0305
MODEL RELEASED. Electronics research

Electronics research F007 / 0290
MODEL RELEASED. Electronics research

The Tinder Box. From Once Upon a Time (1970)

Soldering a loudspeaker. Wires being soldered onto the connectors of an audio loudspeaker. The soldering iron (top left to centre)

Solder bumps, SEM
Solder bumps. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of rows of solder bumps on a substrate. Solder is a metal alloy that is melted to join metallic surfaces. The process is known as soldering

Radiator leak being repaired. Welding torch and solder being used to repair a leaking section of a central heating pipe connection to a radiator

Circuit board battery, SEM
Circuit board battery. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) battery (yellow disc, top) on a computer motherboard

Hebuterne 1917
A captured British tank in the village of Hebuterne on the British Front in France during World War I in 1917

Button Maker 1827
Making metal buttons using a pulley with a weight which is released to stamp the buttons before they are shanked with a solder and polished by women

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"Solder: A Journey Through Time and Valor" Step into the captivating world of solder, where history intertwines with bravery and artistry. From a WW2 Christmas Card depicting soldiers united in hope to the intense Battle of Bosworth Field immortalized on canvas, it has played an integral role in countless tales. In "The Welder, " witness the transformation of raw materials into something stronger, symbolizing resilience and unity. The Review of the National Guard captures their unwavering dedication, while Fieschi's attack reminds us of the sacrifices made for freedom on that fateful July day in 1835. Travel back further to Richard III at Bosworth Field, where soldered armor protected warriors as they fought for power. "A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD" vividly portrays this pivotal moment in history when destiny shifted forever. Discover how even across continents, soldering techniques were honed by Chinese tinkers with portable forges and bellows. Their craftsmanship reflects both skill and innovation passed down through generations. The audacity displayed by an 84th infantry patrol chasing a horde of Arabs out from trenches showcases not only courage but also the importance of precision welding under pressure. This color lithograph brings their daring feat to life before our eyes. Witness Sultan Suleyman I arriving at Bogurdelen fortress; his presence signifies strength fortified by skilled artisans who meticulously crafted every detail using soldering techniques perfected over centuries. Even Lord Byron's final moments are captured through William Parry's poignant depiction in "Lord Byron on his Death Bed. " As he succumbs to mortality, we see how even great minds rely on jewellers' delicate engravings to preserve their legacy. Lastly, let us remember those who fought valiantly during tumultuous times like "Death of a People's Commissioner. " This oil painting serves as a somber reminder that solder binds more than just metals—it connects lives lost too soon.