Sprung Collection

Pretty young woman with her lovely bicycle. Date: 1907

Bangle, mid 19th century (emeralds, rubies, diamonds & gold)
829811 Bangle, mid 19th century (emeralds, rubies, diamonds & gold) by European School, (19th century); inner diam: 6.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The open sprung bangle designed as a snake)

Illustration for Sir Walter Scotts The Talisman (colour litho)
5993832 Illustration for Sir Walter Scotts The Talisman (colour litho) by Vedder, Simon Harmon (1866-1937) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The "Hungry Man"eating the "sprung"pork (engraving)
2780954 The " Hungry Man" eating the " sprung" pork (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

To Klondyke for Gold (litho)
1063713 To Klondyke for Gold (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: To Klondyke for Gold)

Experiment with British Mark V tank, WW1
Experimentation with a British Mark V tank, fitted with rope-sprung tracks by Colonel Johnson at Dollis Hill, north west London, during the First World War

Dynamometer, circa 1900 C017 / 0734
Elliptical sprung dynamometer. Medical dynamometers are used to measure and analyse muscle strength. This example by P. Harris is English and dates from around 1900

NFS personnel in salvage operation, WW2
NFS overseas personnel in a salvage operation, helping to remove furniture from damaged houses, 27 June 1944. Date: 1944

Roots of a Sprung Running along the Gallery of the External Enclosure of Banteay Kdei, Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Banteay Kdei is a Buddhist temple in Angkor, Cambodia. It is located southeast of Ta Prohm and east of Angkor Thom. Built in the mid-12th to early 13th centuries AD during the reign of Jayavarman

Digital illustration of sprung metal draughtproofing strip nailed to runner grooves of sash window

Sprung Load Bleriot
A Bleriot aeroplane, piloted by Adolphe Pegoud, which stops and starts in mid-air by using wire sprung between two posts at Brooklands. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Dummy Monkey Jockeys
21st April 1928: Greyhounds with stuffed and sprung model monkeys strapped to their backs before a hurdle race at Wellinborough. (Photo by E. Bacon/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

French WW2 Propaganda postcard - Siegfried Line leaking
French WW2 Propaganda postcard showing the German Defensive Siegfried Line having been attacked and sprung a leak! The fish is wittily asking the bashed-up German soldiers

Dufaux Biplane - 1910
Dufaux Biplane. 1910. Ailerons were attached to the rear struts between the planes. The undercarriage was not sprung. 25hp Anzani engine. Date: 1910

Bridge over the River Taff at Pontypridd, Wales, built by William Edwards at his third attempt in 1755. A bridge with a single span of 140 ft (42.672m) 35 ft (10.558 m) high

1934 single-seater Maserati
The 1934 single-seater Maserati with 2.9 litre straight-eight engine represented (together with the corresponding Alfa Romeo)

ST. NONs WELL
St. Nons Well, said to have sprung up during a thunderstorm when St. David was born. Its waters are said to cure infirmities, Pemrokeshire, Wales. Date: 500 A.D

Internal comfort / W H Robinson
Sprung seats, foot rest, and a drinks tray all help to comfort the motorist and passenger. Please note: Credit must appear as (c)

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"Embracing Life's Springs: A Journey through Time and Passion" In the enchanting springtime, a pretty young woman gracefully rides her lovely bicycle, capturing the essence of freedom and joy. Adorned with emeralds, rubies, diamonds, and gold, a bangle from the mid-19th century whispers tales of opulence and elegance. Vibrant colors come alive in an illustration for Sir Walter Scott's The Talisman, transporting us to a world where imagination knows no bounds. With an appetite as insatiable as his name suggests, the "Hungry Man" indulges in succulent pork that has been expertly prepared using traditional methods - it truly is sprung with flavor. Brave souls embark on an arduous journey "To Klondyke for Gold, " driven by their unwavering determination to seek fortune amidst untamed wilderness. Amidst the chaos of World War II, dedicated NFS personnel engage in a salvage operation - their resilience springs forth even in times of adversity. An experimental spirit takes hold during World War I as British soldiers test the limits of innovation while maneuvering within the mighty Mark V tank - true pioneers sprung into action. Delve into history through an engraving depicting pages from The British Working Man or One Who Does Not Believe In Him - revealing societal dynamics that have long since evolved but still resonate today. Step back in time to circa 1900 when technology sprang forward with remarkable inventions like the dynamometer – pushing boundaries and measuring progress along its path. Uncover ancient secrets at Banteay Kdei temple in Cambodia; witness roots of a sprung tree running along its gallery walls – nature's resilient embrace intertwining with human architecture throughout centuries past.