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Historic Swords and Writing Tools

Images of historical swords and writing instruments, portraying the artistry and functionality from earlier centuries.

Busk ca. 1660 French. Busk 84193
Busk ca. 1660 French. Busk 84193
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Glasses with oval lenses on strength, silver frame and adjustable straight feathers, spectacle eye lens equipment glass metal silver, Glasses with oval lenses on strength. The frame and the bridge are made of one piece and of silver. The flat narrow straight springs are fixed to the frame. These springs are adjustable in length by an extension system. The feather ends in rounded eye marks at the beginning of both springs: AR or AB with heart in the same field see vision eyesightness eye correctionAncient sabre. A smart variant of the fighting weapon. John MurdockDelicate instruments were developed by al-Zahrawi and others for eye surgery including scalpels, cauteries, retractors, speculums and scissors. The scissors created for eye surgery were amongst the first scissors used anywhere in the world. The scalpels invented by early Islamic surgeons compare in quality with the instruments used today.Still life of two brushesCulture in Assyria, Assyrian Empire Beginning of the 18th century B. C. until its destruction around 609 B. Bronze fork and spoon, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century, exact original date not known, historical, digitally improved reproduction of an original from the 19th centuryEightTeaspoons. Maker: Jacob Ladomus, active ca. 1843 - 1861Brush, Anonymous, c. 1700 - c. 1725 Round brush with a long twisted handle. There is a ring at the profiled end of the stem. The brush is marked with an ax. Netherlands silver (metal). Round brush with a long twisted handle. There is a ring at the profiled end of the stem. The brush is marked with an ax. Netherlands silver (metal).Panel filling with shield, harness, swords and helmets ..Åsögatan 175. >>The Jeweled Sword of State -- The Jeweled Sword is the most beautiful and valuable sword in the world, made of Damascus steel. Its scabbard, studded with sapphires, rubies, diamonds, and other precious stones. It was made for the Coronation of George IV and is the sword which the Sovereign at the Coronation hands to the Archbishop of Canterbury, symbolizing that the Sword is placed at the service of the Church. It is carried in procession at the Coronation, when it replaces the Sword of State. December 03, 1952. Half model or a screw steamer.Poly chromed and completely covered molds model (starboard) of a three-way screw steam vessel. Two and twentyly painted gates for the gun deck, and sixteen for the upper deck. The sheek image is a coat of arms in a wreath; Crane beam with lion mask. Elliptical fence; Stir with round stirring king. The model has a screw frame for a screw light device, and a small campanje deck as usually covered the screw sleeve. Sollect almost flat, one Reehout. Running. The model is equipped with all rests without putting. Scale 1:50 (Scale by model).Professional Pedal Harp, 3D rendering Professional Pedal Harp, 3D rendering isolated on white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/alexlmxx 21882454Dressing for hernia, vintage engraved illustration.Big bone on blue background.Circle, vintage engraving. Circle, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1870. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10679187Lamp. Roman art. Sculpture on bronze. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia.Clarinet in B-flat Hawkes & Son British 1878 Hawkes & Son is a firm of instrument makers and publishers founded by William Henry Hawkes in 1860 as Hawkes & Co. In 1876 started a partnership with Jules Rivière as RIEVIERE & HAWKES, later as Hawkes & Son. In 1930 merger with Boosey firming Boosey & Hawkes.Overall size: 679Bore: c-hole 15.0; f-hole 15.0Conical part: 160Technical description: Ebonite with German silver nickel plated ferrules and keywork. Five pieces: mouthoiece, barrel, upper joint, lower joint, bell. Rosewood mouthpiece intended for a ligature stamped "HAWKES & SON". Curved speaker with a chimney on front of the instrument. Long tailed British throat A key. Barret action: Apollon Marie-Rose Barret (1804-1879) was the solo oboist of London's Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden, for 45 years. He was also an innovative oboe designer, devising many mechanical & acoustical improvements still in use today. His so called "Barret action" enables the player to change quickly betweAfrica, South Africa, Mpumalanga Province, Ndebele tribe, Loopsruit cultural village, Ndebele Museum, hips bracelets called 'Isirholwani'Black cable tie (aka hose ties or zip ties)Canada, Nova Scotia, Louisbourg. Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. Reconstructed 18th century French fortress. Antique toys in baby cradle (Large format sizes available).