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Sketches of Antique Tools

Detailed graphite sketches of vintage tools, including fire tongs and warmers, showcasing historical craftsmanship and intricate designs.

Ancient weapons of the Persian Empire. Old head helmet. Shields. Ali's saber. Saber with its scabbard. Iron of spades. Sharp weapon. Bow in its case.
Ancient weapons of the Persian Empire. Old head helmet. Shields. Ali's saber. Saber with its scabbard. Iron of spades. Sharp weapon. Bow in its case.
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Different species of whistles late 19th century. Old 19th century engraving from La Nature 1887Musical instruments from the beginning of the sixteenth century, Jacques Louis Pérée, After Étienne F. Imbard, 1795 - 1869 print Numbered in the bottom right: No. 4316. paper etching musical instruments; group of musical instrumentsKey from Lincolnshire Church second half 19th century Anonymous, British, 19th century British. Key from Lincolnshire Church 386692Tournament Armor. Unknown1 et 2. Bourses. 3 et 4. Pommes de cannes. 5. Pommes de parapluie et garniture. ... 1 and 2. Purses. 3 and 4. Cane handles. 5. Umbrella handles and decoration. .... Prints, Design drawings. 1900 - 1909. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Jewelry, Goldwork, Purses, Clasps, HandlesGerald Transpota, Color Notes on Iron, 1935 1942 Color Notes on IronSide Chair, with Cane Back and Seat. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 25.7 x 18.7 cm (10 1/8 x 7 3/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 49 1/2" high, 17 1/8" wide, 16" deep.. Medium: pen and ink and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Nicholas Gorid.Fred Hassebrock, Bullet Mold, 1942 Bullet MoldAl Curry, Chest Lock and Hasp, c 1938 Chest Lock and HaspTextiles: a lathe used in comb manufacture. Engraving, 1808, by Russell.Mary Fitzgerald, Refillable Pencil, c 1941 Refillable PencilLloyd Charles Lemcke, Fish Marker, 1937 Fish MarkerNetherlands, Objects from a burial vault near Eext, pl. V, Objects found in a burial vault near Eext., print, historical representation of objects, prints, Frederik Muller Historieplaten, height 171 mm, width 292 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1758 - 1760, third quarter 18th century, paper, papier, etchingVarious machines for the production of shoes, Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century Smoking devices from China, Indo-China and Japan Date: 19th centuryMen's head and ornaments, c. 1897 - c. 1898 Page 5 Recto from a sketchbook with 29 sheets. paper. chalk. pencil head (human) Various tools used by a shoemaker or cobbler, including scissors, pliers, hammers, a skewer, a ruler and strong thread. Date: 1875 Various gardening tools from the 18th century. Date: Circa 1760Iron Sword, Javelins, and other Instruments, from BrushfieldWelsh and Irish harps, 19th century illustrationJack Staloff, Door Knocker, c 1936 Door KnockerBracelet. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 25.8 x 28.3 cm (10 3/16 x 11 1/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Tulita Westfall.Hair pieces, combs, hair slides and other appliances. Etching.Arthur P Reynolds, Bit, c 1940 BitSchafen, Leudesdorf -Mansfeld company, 1820 - 1840 print Designs for Empirevorts such as Right Five Scales. All objects are numbered. Elberfeld paper styles in the fine arts (+ later developments). dish, plate, saucerSaxon Tools - a. Pair of Shears b. Pincers or Tongs c. Other Pincers d. Nippers e. Axe f. Hammer g. Chisel h.i. Hammers. From The History of Progress in Great Britain, published 1866.Medieval battle weapons and horse armour barding. Varieties of axe, mace, hammer, mallet, cudgel, and champron and crinet armour. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1844.Greek and Roman music instruments, 19th century illustrationNetherlands, Objects from a burial vault near Eext, pl. III, Objects found in a burial vault near Eext., print, picture, historical representation of objects, prints, pictures, Frederik Muller Historieplaten, height 168 mm, width 292 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1758 - 1760, third quarter 18th century, paper, papier, etchingCorner Chair. Dated: probably 1936. Dimensions: overall: 21.5 x 26.6 cm (8 7/16 x 10 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 30 3/4 x 27 1/2 x 24 1/2 inches. Medium: pen and ink and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Lorenz Rothkranz.Wood gilders, 1751-1777. Artist: UnknownEpaulet. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 28.3 x 22.7 cm (11 1/8 x 8 15/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Erwin Schwabe.Color lithograph with various woodworking tools typically used by carpenters or carpenters, authentic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th-century original, exact date of depiction unknown, historicalA rendition of the first Kodak camera, developed by George Eastman Date: 1887Wood tools ITALY - CIRCA 1940: Vintage illustration of wood work tools, circa 1940 in Italy Copyright: xZoonar.com/ClaudioxDiviziax 1743814Twee Aanzichten van Een Vuursnen Bijl Gevat in Hertenhoorn; 1. Embedded flint ax in a deer horn - 2. Even ax seen to show the socket. 1/1 Nature ..Solen LegumenSilver Sugar Tongs. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 28.1 x 22.1 cm (11 1/16 x 8 11/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 5 5/8" long. Medium: graphite and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Anthony Zuccarello.Weapons, jewellery and utensils from the Stone Age, Germany, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century, exact original date not known, EuropeArsenal de Tsarskoe-Selo, Armes et Armures. Pierre-Ambrose Richebourg (French, 1810 - after 1872)Ligvle di metallo, Museo Vittoriano overo raccolta di varj monumenti antichi esistenti nello studio di D. Ferdinando Vittoria in Roma, Victoria, Vicente, 1658-1712, Ink and wash, 1708Lawrence Flynn, Silver Sugar Bowl, c 1938 Silver Sugar BowlSavage Tribes No 3 Plate III From The Grammar of Ornament by Owen Jones published by Day & Son London 1865Reproduction of armor and weapons, from the Houses and Monuments of Pompeii, by Fausto and Felice Niccolini, Volume I, Barracks of the Gladiators, Plate IV, 1854-1896.Toast rack, egg dish, sardine box, caviar box, pickle frame, etc. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896.Open instrument box with compass, passers, measuring ribbons and the like; Mechanical travel loads.Isidore Sovensky, Card Table, c 1940 Card TableHistorical drawing, various forms of the lyre, ancient string instruments from ancient Greece, the Roman Empire and AfricaVariety of jousting shields and helmets from a medieval tournament. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Biasioli from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1844.Wrought Iron Toaster. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 28.8 x 21.2 cm (11 5/16 x 8 3/8 in.). Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: John Garay.Collection of tools used primarily for metalworking, blacksmith tools, in the middle is a mechanical drill or hand drill with a large handwheel at the top, authentic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, exact date of depiction unknown, historicalPeter Henderson & Co's seed catalogue New York Peter Henderson & Co. 1872 catalogs equipment and supplies gardening Peter Henderson Co garden stories in bloom farming farm knives, A collection of various types of cutting and grooming tools is displayed, showcasing an array of items including knives, shears, and specialized instruments. Each tool is meticulously organized and numbered, indicating its specific use and design. The assortment features different blade shapes and sizes, often used for tasks such as gardening, agriculture, or personal grooming. Notable items include curved blades, straight-edged knives, and a variety of scissors, reflecting the craftsmanship and utility of these essential tools. The layout suggests a catalog format, likely aimed at showcasing the range of products available for purchase or distribution.Philip Johnson, Pa German Flat iron Holder, c 1937 Pa. German Flat-iron HolderField gun vintage engraving. Old engraved illustration of a field gun.Minchiate Florentine. Set of 56 cards. The ten sword Anonymous. Florentine Minchiate. 56 cards game. The Ten of Sword. Floor, brush colors. 1650-1700.A fork found in the coffin of the bishop of Kraków Franciszek Krasi (1525-1577)-views from the front, from the side and from you; Kotarbi, Mieczys Aw (1890-1943); 1918 (not after 5.10.1918) (1918-00-00-1918-00-00);Nutcrackers of the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth century, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1877.Classical musical instruments: lyres 1,2, plectrum 3, cithara 4, lute 5, percussion instruments 6,7,8,15, pan pipes 9, crotales 11, tuba 12, flutes 10,14,18,19, triangle 16, cymbals 17, trochus or metal hoop 20, caestus or boxing gloves 21,22, writing paper 23, wallet 24, scrolls 25,26,27, stylus or pen 28, calamus or quill 29, and inkwell 30. 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.Table legs. Leaf 28 Recto from a sketchbook with 79 sheets.Rings and ring shoulder; Designs for jewelry. Four rows, two with three rings depicted by the front and aside and two with nine designs for ring shoulder. Leaf 5 from second series with designs for jewelry consisting of 6 sheets. Second edition.Mae Szilvasy, Pewter Desk Set, 1936 Pewter Desk SetKitchen utensils, Roman, engraving from 1854-90 Le case ed i monumenti di Pompei (houses and monuments of Pompeii, Italy) by brothers Fausto and Felice NiccoliniCharles Bowman, Lock, Key, Hinge, c 1938 Lock, Key, HingeSide Chair. Dated: 1936. Dimensions: overall: 24.1 x 22.5 cm (9 1/2 x 8 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 37"high, 17 1/4"high, seat. 18 3/4"wide at seat. 15" deep at seat.. Medium: pen and ink and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Hans Westendorff.Infant's Dress Yoke and Mull Cup. Dated: 1936. Dimensions: overall: 37 x 26.5 cm (14 9/16 x 10 7/16 in.). Medium: graphite and watercolor on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ella Josephine Sterling.Flora, fossilis, formationis, oolithicae, Padova, Tip, del, Seminario, 1856/1868-1873/1885, Jurassic, paleobotany, This illustration showcases a collection of ancient artifacts, likely pertaining to early human craftsmanship. The items include various fragments and tools, each labeled with a number for identification. The central piece appears to be a larger section, possibly a tool or utility item, while surrounding fragments suggest remnants of other tools or materials used in their construction. Details such as holes and indents indicate wear and potential functionality. The arrangement of the items highlights their historical significance, offering insights into the technological abilities and lifestyle of the culture they represent.Chinese musical instruments, Qing dynasty.. Chinese female musician playing percussion 1, two-string Erhu (violin) 2, flutes 3, three-string guickin and four-string Pipa (guitars) 4, seven-string zither Tsen or Zheng 5, Hien-lo gongs 6, drum 7, drum 8, wooden fish drum 9, various trumpets 10, and bamboo reed instrument Sing or Sheng 11. Copied from an illustration by Antoine Cardon in Jean Baptiste Joseph Breton's La Chine en miniature, 1811. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Carl Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1815.Pa. German Flat-iron Holder. Dated: 1937. Dimensions: overall: 23.1 x 29.2 cm (9 1/8 x 11 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 8 3/8" long; 4" wide. Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Herman Bader.Weapons, jewellery and equipment from the Frankish-Alemannic period, Germany, 5th to 8th century, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century, exact original date unknown, EuropeInformation board with photos and descriptions of exhibited objects; Exhibition Johannes Schiotling.cookie Jar, Candlecalalable, Candlesticks and a basket.Sewing machines: The Wanzer, Wright & Manns, Grover & Bakers knotted stitch machine, and the Florence machine. Engraving, London, 1866.Engraving. Roman writing materials, implements, pens and scrolls. Herculanaeum.Wafer Iron. Dated: 1936. Dimensions: overall: 22.8 x 30.5 cm (9 x 12 in.). Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Raymond Manupelli.Clay objects found in the tombs of Turbaco, Colombia. Old 19th century engraved illustration. Travel to New Granada by Charles Saffray from El Mundo en La Mano 1879Ancient Persian weapons, instruments and objects. 1,3 Antique Persian Ceramic Islamic Vase. 2 Debeh (Antique persian powder flask) 4 Small knife. 5Clip. 6 Kamah (small sword) Iran. Drawing by Jules Laurens (1825-1901) Journey to Persia, 1855-1858 by Arthur de Gobineau (1816-1882) Le Tour du Monde 1860Cruet frames in wire and glass. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896.The artifacts pictured here date from 1000 to 1100 A.D. They are from left to right, top to bottom: (1-2) two musical instruments from 1000 A.D., (3-11) nine musical instruments from 1100 A.D., (12) horn, (13) Norman crossbow, (14) two views of a ring of a bishop, (15) crosier, (16-18) three shields, (19) dagger, (20) sword, (21) banner, (22) knife and forks, (23) pitcher, (24) bucket, (25-26) two Norman scepters, (27-28) two Norman imperial globes, (29-32) four seats, (33-34) two prayer desks, (35) table, (36) bed. The illustration dates to 1882.Vases, meubles et instrumens. 1.4.6.8-10.12.16.17. Qoulleh; 2.3.5.7.11.13-15.23-26. Doraq; 21.22.27. Ebryq; 18-20. Autres vases destinés à rafraichir l'eau.. Prints, Illustrations. 1817. Rare Book Division. Egypt, Containers, Vases, EgyptianThe medieval artifacts shown here are European and date to around 1400. They are: 1-7: helmets; 8-15: battle axes, partisans, war-clubs; 16: crossbow; 17-19: swords; 20-22: shields; 23: spur; 24-29: musical instruments; 30: Golden Fleece (1430); 31: drinking vessel; 32: cradle; 33: bed; 34-35: chairs; 36: table; 37: throne, 38: chest.This illustration dates to 1882.Illustration shows an antique technical diagram depicting historical working tools. The left side illustrates tools for tailors, including needles, scissors, and a classic sewing machine. The right side shows special machines and tools for shoemakers or saddlers, such as strips and awls, authentic, digitally restored reproduction of a model from the 19th century, exact date of presentation unknown, historicalSWORD, DAGGER, AND RING OF KING JAMES IV. OF SCOTLANDLon Cronk, Shaker Flax Spinning Wheel, c 1936 Shaker Flax Spinning WheelVoetstuk met medaillon.An ornamented pedestal with garlands An oval medallion with women's portrait and profil.Prayer book in leather and wooden book box with carrying strap from the 15th century. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Alteneck's "Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the early Middle Ages to the end of the 18th Century," Frankfurt, 1883. IIlustration drawn by Hefner-Alteneck, lithographed by HP, and published by Heinrich Keller. Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck (1811-1903) was a German archeologist, art historian and illustrator. He was director of the Bavarian National Museum from 1868 until 1886.Double spear with protective blade sheaths, from the collection of Antoni Strzałecki ; drawing for the publication: Dominika Jeżewskiego Skarbiec Zabytków Polskich znajdujących się w prywatnych zbiorach Warszawy, malował z natury Władysław Sztolcman od r.. Sztolcman, Władysław Roman (1873-1950), painterHighland Target or Targe. a medium-sized shield of the late Middle Ages or Early Modern period. with spikes. from the book The British Army. 1868. Historical. digitally restored reproduction from a 19th-century originalWhoever wants to have light along the wall (...); New Hollandsche childrens prints. Leaf with 19 performances of different objects, such as a candlestick, a drum, a hot air balloon and scissors. Under every performance a eight-line verse. Numbered upper left: No. 39.Vintage sewing symbols set. Vector pictures in hand drawn style. Vintage craft handmade, needle and pin illustration. Vintage sewing symbols set. Vector pictures in hand drawn styleCommunion services, trowels and mallets, Plate 169. Date: circa 1880sSet of Antique Vintage Keys in grunge style. Isolated on white backgroundSword of Johnn of Austria (1547-1578). Military leader in the service of Philip II of Spain. Engraving, by History of Philip II, 1884.Objects from a burial cellar at Eext, PL. IV. Objects found in a burial cellar at Eext.A larger form of hurdy-gurdy, sometimes used in churches ; the right hand turns a handle which rubs the strings against a resined wheel while the left hand fingers the keys. Date: 11th centuryEcclesiastical suspensions, coronae, brackets and other church lamps, for burning petroleum, paraffin or kerosene, Plate 168. Date: circa 1880sRoman era weapons and canoes, wooden boats, spearheads, axe, knife, shield, metal, archaeology, history, England, Great Britain, steel engraving, historical illustration 1842Trade catalogue for Harrord's department store, showing a variety of lanterns and burners. Date: 1911Toast Rack. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 23 x 30 cm (9 1/16 x 11 13/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 16 1/2" long; 13 3/4" wide; 4 1/2" high. Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Mildred Ford.Surgical instruments. Pen and ink drawing, 1850/1910Suzanne Roy, Silver Sugar Tongs, c 1936 Silver Sugar TongsClothes Pins. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 24.2 x 35.8 cm (9 1/2 x 14 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 5 1/2" long. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Harley Kempter.