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The Thumbscrew of Maria Theresa of Austria, 1768.
The Thumbscrew of Maria Theresa of Austria, 1768.
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Candlestick. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 28.9 x 23.2 cm (11 3/8 x 9 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: base: 7" long; 4 1/2" wide; overall: 7 5/8" high. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Amelia Tuccio.Henry Meyers, Pewter Stamp, c 1937 Pewter StampMaurice Van Felix, Betty Lamp, c 1941 Betty LampHarry Mann Waddell, Horse Hair Cinch, c 1936 Horse Hair CinchJames Bruce, 1730-1794, British, Parts of Mechanical Device, undated. Graphite on thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper.Regimental sword (17th century); Czachórski, Władysław (1850-1911); 1870 (1870-00-00-1870-00-00);Mildred Ford, Hinge, c 1937 HingeLudmilla Calderon, Spinning Wheel, 1935 1942 Spinning WheelThe Thumbscrew of Maria Theresa of Austria, 1768.Design for Plain Hat Tree in Plan and Elevation, A.N. Davenport Co., Graphite on thin cream laid paper, 1900-05, furniture, Drawing, DrawingJack Staloff, Andiron (one of pair), c 1938 Andiron (one of pair)Design. Artist: Anonymous, French, 19th century. Dimensions: sheet: 7 15/16 x 3 3/16 in. (20.1 x 8.1 cm). Date: 19th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Gilbert Boese, Betty Lamp, c 1937 Betty LampBertha Semple, Mission Chimes, c 1938 Mission ChimesMarie Famularo, Fire Shovel, c 1937 Fire ShovelGolden key offered by King Karel III from Spain to the Bugers of Leuven, 1710; The neat big of the gold key which the commissioned to the state of states of the general government of the Oostrykse Nederlanden in the name of Syn Keyserlyke Majestyd Karel the 3rd king of Spanjen has honored to the government and citizens of the city to sign Harer wedding. Golden key offered by King Charles III of Spain (Archduke Karel van Austria) on the Bugers of Leuven, as a reward for their performance and faithful during the French attack of Desmoulins on the city on 5 August 1710.Andrew Topolosky, Brass Oil Lamp, c 1939 Brass Oil LampRoberta Elvis, Weather Vane, c 1936 Weather VaneCarpenter's Clamp. Dated: 1939. Dimensions: overall: 28 x 35.7 cm (11 x 14 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Alexander Anderson.Candlestick. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 28.1 x 22.9 cm (11 1/16 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 8 1/2" high; 5 1/2" wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Henry Meyers.Arsen Maralian, Trivet, c 1938 TrivetSofa. Dated: 1936. Dimensions: overall: 28.3 x 20 cm (11 1/8 x 7 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 31"x75"x22". Medium: pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: John Dieterich.Filippo Porreca, Pa German Trivet, c 1938 Pa. German TrivetCandlestick. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 28 x 22.8 cm (11 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 9 1/4" long; 7 7/8" wide; 5 1/2" high. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Howard Lumbard.Accessories. Fans, parasols, opera gloves, fashionable hats, small toques garnished with feathers, wristwatches, compact bracelets, and luxuriously crafted lighters: there was a dazzling variety of accessories in the 1920s. Small bags could be suspended from a belt, or a glove. Walking sticks and the shafts of umbrellas and parasols were often embellished with carving clearly inspired by African and Indian art. And Russian influence was evident when it came to combs made of mother-of-pearl and ivory.Lutma, Johannes (1584-1669), Netherlands, Silver trowel with which the young lord Jacob de Graeff laid the first stone of the town hall (now palace) of Amsterdam, on 28 October 1648, One of the four golden medals, on 28 October 1648 in memory of the four sons and nephews of the then reigning mayors of the city of Amsterdam, The silver trowel with which the first stone of the new Amsterdam town hall was laid on 28 October 1648, Modern image of the silver trowel with which Jacob de Graeff laid the foundation stone for the new city hall of Amsterdam on 28 October 1648. The image shows both the front and the back of the trowel. On the same sheet an image of one of the four gold medals that were made on this occasion. The trowel is attributed to Johannes Lutma and is in the collection of the Royal Antiquarian Society (BK-KOG-1494)., print, prent, historical object representation, prints, Frederik Muller Historieplaten, height 360 mm, width 265 mm, print maker, prentmaker, 1850 - 1924, thirdLazar Rubinstein, Hand Lantern, c 1938 Hand LanternFrancis Borelli, Iron and Brass Candlestand, 1935 1942 Iron and Brass CandlestandCompote (Blue Urn). Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 35.2 x 24.4 cm (13 7/8 x 9 5/8 in.). Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Albert Eyth.Candlestick with Snuffer. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 29 x 22.9 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 4 1/8" high; 6 1/8" wide. Medium: pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Francis Law Durand.Whale Oil Lamp. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 37.9 x 27.4 cm (14 15/16 x 10 13/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 10" high; 3 7/8" long; 1" high. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Howard Lumbard.Iron work brazings and keysWeather Vane. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 22.6 x 28.6 cm (8 7/8 x 11 1/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 56" long; 12" high. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Rollington Campbell.Designs for Scissors and Letter Opener 19th century Anonymous, French, 19th century French. Designs for Scissors and Letter Opener 392355Henry Waldeck, Pegging Jack, c 1938 Pegging JackJack Staloff, Warming Pan, c 1939 Warming PanKurt Melzer, Powder Flask, c 1936 Powder FlaskTools for working marble and a machine for transporting sculpted figures. Engraving by R. Bénard after Bourgeois.Wall gun and mortar from the 17th century / Wallbüchse, historische Handfeuerwaffe, meist Vorderlader, und Mörser aus dem 17. Jahrhundert, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,. Surgical instruments. Engraving by Andrew Bell.Types of spear ()Equipment Used for Spinning Silk, Louis-Jacques Goussier, French, 1722 - 1799, Robert Bénard, French, 1734-1772, Engraving on paper, Equipment Used for Spinning Silk., France, ca. 1775, Print, PrintAlfred Farrell, Coal Oil Lantern, c 1939 Coal Oil LanternMilk bowl of Busoga indigenous African people. Africa. Emin Pasha Relief Expedition 1886-1889 by Henry Morton Stanley (1841 - 1904) Old 19th century engraving from Le Tour du Monde 1890Silver Sugar Tongs. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 28.2 x 22.3 cm (11 1/8 x 8 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 5 5/8" long. Medium: graphite and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Anthony Zuccarello.Match Safe. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 29 x 21.8 cm (11 7/16 x 8 9/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 6 7/8" long; 3 1/2" wide; 1 3/8" deep. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Julius Bellamy.Medieval crossbows, Germany, weapons, crossbow, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century, exact original date not known, EuropeHarvey Thoss, Handmade Soldering Iron, 1939 Handmade Soldering IronGeorge File, Stage Props for Punch, c 1937 Stage Props for PunchAmelia Tuccio, Candle Sconce, c 1941 Candle SconceMarie Famularo, Fire Shovel, c 1937 Fire ShovelBrenner für eine Spirituslampe aus dem Jahre 1895 / Burner for a spirit lamp from 1895, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, genaues Originaldatum nicht bekannt.Dymniczka for bees from the collections of Franciszek Przytcza in Opoczno in 1917 - views from the side and from above in a 1: 2 scale; Pretty, Szymon (Ca 1864-1942); 1917 (not after 11.04.1917) (1917-00-00-1917-00-00);Pottery: clay tobacco pipes, with associated tools. Engraving by Bénard after Lucotte.Drawer Pull. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.1 x 22.9 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: PHILIP JOHNSON.Candlestick with three candles; Chandelier a Trois Lumieres; Candlesticks; 55e Cahier. An ornamented candlestick with three candles. Print number 325.Wooden Scoop. Dated: 1938. Dimensions: overall: 27.3 x 35 cm (10 3/4 x 13 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 22" long; 6 1/2" wide; 5 3/4" deep. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Eugene Bartz.Henry Meyers, Whale Oil Lamp, c 1936 Whale Oil LampCandelabra 15th century European. Candelabra 479597Jack Staloff, Warming Pan, c 1939 Warming PanGRABADO-HILADORA-MAQUINA DE RODILLO HILADOR-1769.Amelia Tuccio, Sconce, c 1939 SconceJulius Bellamy, Flat Iron Holder, c 1940 Flat Iron HolderSurgical instruments. Engraving by Andrew Bell.Four emergency coins and pups from Siege from Leiden, 1573-1574. Four emergency coins and pups from Siege from Leiden, 1573-1574. Numbered 1-4 and with references to page numbers.Elazna from the 17th century from the collection of Roman Szewczykowski, in the collections of the National Museum in Warsaw from 1918 - a general view; around 1920-1922 (not after 13.05.1922) (1918-00-00-1922-00-00);Plate 3513 - A to Plate 3613 - A. Towel bars, Robe hook, and Bath mats. Trade catalogs. 1911. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Plumbing , Equipment and suppliesSurgical instruments. Engraving with etching.Jacob Lipkin, Andiron, c 1940 AndironKeys second half 19th century Anonymous, British, 19th century British. Keys 386690Frank J Mace, Cowhorn Cane, 1935 1942 Cowhorn CanePa. German Flat-iron Holder. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 29.3 x 22.3 cm (11 9/16 x 8 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 6" long; 4 5/16" wide, 1 3/16" high. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Julius Bellamy.Designs for lamps. Leaf 26 Verso from a sketchbook with 27 sheets.Tin and buses, anonymous, 1820 - 1840 print Designs for Empire Vorps. In the middle a can with lid and four cylindrical buses. The lower buses are decorated with grape vines and a star pattern. All objects are numbered. Germany paper styles in the fine arts (+ later developments). container of metal: bucket, can, canister, drum, tinThe tinder-box with its et ceteras.Arsen Maralian, Andiron (one of pair), c 1936 Andiron (one of pair)Diamond -shaped ornaments, 1876 - 1924 Leaf 39 Verso from a sketchbook with 40 sheets. paper. chalk ornaments ~ artCandlestick with women's mask and owl sitting on torch. Top left number 7, bottom right 1.40., Candlestick, draughtsman: anonymous, Stuttgart, (possibly), c. 1805 - c. 1815, paper, pen, brush, h 383 mm × w 233 mmAn engraving depicting a portable bath with a water reservoir heated by a lamp. Dated 19th centuryGrain Shovel. Dated: 1937. Dimensions: overall: 35.6 x 25.9 cm (14 x 10 3/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 52" long; 10 3/4" wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Eugene Bartz.Reading Lamp. Dated: 1941. Dimensions: overall: 56.3 x 39.5 cm (22 3/16 x 15 9/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 14" long; 20" high. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Joseph Cannella.Design for Two Brooches, Pen and ink, brush and watercolor, sepia on paper, At top, am escutcheon in the shape of fleur-de-lys, with a diamond in the center. A pearl hangs below. Below, an octagonal diamond is framed with a volute motif. Two small pearls on the sides and a larger one hanging below., Italy, 1820-30, jewelry, Drawing, DrawingSheath Knife. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 35.4 x 24.7 cm (13 15/16 x 9 3/4 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jesse W. Skeen.Charles Garjian, Inkwell, 1935 1942 InkwellRoberta Elvis, Broad Axe, c 1941 Broad AxeAnglo Saxon banquet 130, scissors 131, tongs 132, penknife 133, stylus 134, feather and inkwell 135, small pliers 136, carpenter's ax 137, hammers 138,140, 141, balance 142, and the funeral stretcher of King Ethelbert. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages," Chez Collignon, Metz, 1810.Chisel two bevels, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1853.Ice Skate. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 22.8 x 30.4 cm (9 x 11 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 12" long; 2 1/2" wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Gerald Bernhardt.Illustration depicting the Keys to Dover Castle. Dated 19th CenturyMr. Rose Cleaning Kit, vintage engraved illustration. Industrial encyclopedia E.-O. Lami - 1875.Spider telephone no.388 (CG 1100) from 1904.Surgical instruments, including lancets, needles and scissors. Engraving with etching, 1771.Occasional Table. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 27.3 x 23.1 cm (10 3/4 x 9 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: Approximately 30"high. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Michael Riccitelli.Wooden sleds, gilded and painted, anonymous, c. 1881 - in or before 1889 photomechanical print Antwerp paper collotype / photolithography sleigh, sledge (non-sport)Burgmote horns of hammered bronze from the Corporations of Canterbury and Dover. The horns were used from the 14th to 19th centuries for municipal ceremonies. Chromolithograph from an illustration by William Gibb from A.J. Hipkins' "Musical Instruments, Historic, Rare and Unique," Adam and Charles Black, Edinburgh, 1888. Alfred James Hipkins (1826-1903) was an English musicologist who specialized in the history of the pianoforte and other instruments. William Gibb was a master illustrator and chromolithographer and illustrated "The Royal House of Stuart" (1890), "Naval and Military Trophies" (1896), and others.Engraving of Kirkwood's water closet. Dated 19th CenturyFolding ironing board, which was supported at one end by a kitchen table. The edge of the table was passed between the bottom of the board and the metal prongs (right). 1886.Manger, vintage engraving. Old engraved illustration of Manger isolated on a white background.Herbert Marsh, Petipoint Bag, c 1937 Petipoint BagFob Seal. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 28.9 x 22.2 cm (11 3/8 x 8 3/4 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Eliseo Rodriguez.