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"Unveiling the Masterpieces

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Jacobite claymore sword used by Donald Cameron of Lochiel at the Battle of Culloden

Jacobite claymore sword used by Donald Cameron of Lochiel at the Battle of Culloden
3697355 Jacobite claymore sword used by Donald Cameron of Lochiel at the Battle of Culloden, 18th century (metal) by Scottish School

Background imageMetalwork Collection: The Iron Forge Viewed from Without, c. 1770s (oil on canvas)

The Iron Forge Viewed from Without, c. 1770s (oil on canvas)
BAL16108 The Iron Forge Viewed from Without, c.1770s (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 105x140 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; English, out of copyright

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, built 1795 to 1805, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Ellesmere Canal

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, built 1795 to 1805, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Ellesmere Canal, Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Trench Art Lighter, WW1

Trench Art Lighter, WW1
Round Trench Art lighter with officers button on either side

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Oval Trench Art lighter, WW1

Oval Trench Art lighter, WW1
Oval Trench Art lighter with officers button on either side

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Virgin and Child, Greek Orthodox icon, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

Virgin and Child, Greek Orthodox icon, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Forging the Anchor, 20th century. Artist: Stanhope A Forbes

Forging the Anchor, 20th century. Artist: Stanhope A Forbes
Forging the Anchor, 20th century. From the Art Journal (London)

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Trench Art lighter in the shape of a book, WW1

Trench Art lighter in the shape of a book, WW1
Trench Art lighter in the shape of a book

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Faberge egg C013 / 4878

Faberge egg C013 / 4878
Faberge egg. Clover openwork Easter egg by the House of Faberge. This egg was designed in 1902. Photographed at the Russian Emperors and the Armoury exhibition, Kremlin Museums, Moscow, Russia

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Cased Colt Dragoon Model 1848 (1st issue) Revolver, England, 1848 / 68. Creator: Unknown

Cased Colt Dragoon Model 1848 (1st issue) Revolver, England, 1848 / 68. Creator: Unknown
Cased Colt Dragoon Model 1848 (1st issue) Revolver, England, 1848/68

Background imageMetalwork Collection: The new Spion Kop stand under construction at Liverpools Anfield Ground

The new Spion Kop stand under construction at Liverpools Anfield Ground. Construction had been held up whilst waiting for a delivery of British Steel. 2nd June 1927

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Oliver Cromwell, 1867 (oil on canvas)

Oliver Cromwell, 1867 (oil on canvas)
985100 Oliver Cromwell, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Leutze, Emanuel Gottlieb (1816-68); 145.1x107 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwell. Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze (1816-1868). Oil on canvas

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Nataraja, Shiva as the Lord of Dance, 1000s. South India, Tamil Nadu

Nataraja, Shiva as the Lord of Dance, 1000s. South India, Tamil Nadu
2967360 Nataraja, Shiva as the Lord of Dance, 1000s. South India, Tamil Nadu, Chola period (bronze) by Indian School; 113x102x30 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, Yuan dynasty (gilt bronze) (see also 119004)

Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, Yuan dynasty (gilt bronze) (see also 119004)
AME119005 Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, Yuan dynasty (gilt bronze) (see also 119004) by Chinese School, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368); height:18.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Foundation figure of king Shulgi of Ur, carrying a basket, c. 2094-2047 BC (copper)

Foundation figure of king Shulgi of Ur, carrying a basket, c. 2094-2047 BC (copper)
5049847 Foundation figure of king Shulgi of Ur, carrying a basket, c. 2094-2047 BC (copper) by Neo-Sumerian, (21st century BC); 31.1x5.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Expert grinder at Wilkinson Sword Works, WW1

Expert grinder at Wilkinson Sword Works, WW1
Expert grinder at Wilkinson Sword Works, working on a new bayonet during the First World War. 1914-1918

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Virgin and Child (oil on panel with gold frame)

Virgin and Child (oil on panel with gold frame)
XBP391849 Virgin and Child (oil on panel with gold frame) by Russian School, (18th century); Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Syria - Jewish Workers producing Engraved Brasswork

Syria - Jewish Workers producing Engraved Brasswork Date: circa 1905

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Janus Lutma, 1770 (watercolour)

Janus Lutma, 1770 (watercolour)
8914690 Janus Lutma, 1770 (watercolour) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Janus Lutma, bust. outline drawing)

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Sword with sheath, said to have belonged to Charlemagne (747-814) (gold set with precious stones)

Sword with sheath, said to have belonged to Charlemagne (747-814) (gold set with precious stones)
PWI98049 Sword with sheath, said to have belonged to Charlemagne (747-814) (gold set with precious stones); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: from the Treasury of St. Denis;); © Peter Willi.

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Carlisle School - Tin Shop, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Carlisle School - Tin Shop, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Carlisle School - Tin Shop, between c1910 and c1915. Shows students at United States Indian School, Carlisle, PA.

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Pair Of Tea Canisters With Case, 1769/70. Creator: Pierre Gillois

Pair Of Tea Canisters With Case, 1769/70. Creator: Pierre Gillois
Pair Of Tea Canisters With Case, 1769/70. These eighteenth-century British canisters are decorated with scenes of women playing stringed instruments or arranging flowers under parasols

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Basin, 1618. Creator: Unknown

Basin, 1618. Creator: Unknown
Basin, 1618. Before forks became widely used, basins and ewers were used in aristocratic settings to wash hands in rosewater between courses of a meal

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Basket, c1700. Creator: George Lewis

Basket, c1700. Creator: George Lewis
Basket, c1700. An earl's coronet sits above the coat of arms in the center of this octagonal silver basket. The borders are extensively pierced

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Testimonial to Mr. W. Jackson...from the shareholders of the Florence and Pistoja Railway, 1865

Testimonial to Mr. W. Jackson...from the shareholders of the Florence and Pistoja Railway, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to Mr. W. Jackson, of Birkenhead, from the shareholders of the Florence and Pistoja [Pistoia] Railway, 1865. 'A magnificent silver dessert service...manufactured by Mr

Background imageMetalwork Collection: The Town Cup of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, 1865. Creator: Unknown

The Town Cup of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Town Cup of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, 1865. '...the cup...is a vase of embossed silver, on a pedestal, with the figure of a yachtsman leaning on a rudder

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Dragon Cup of the St. George's Rifle Volunteer Corps, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Dragon Cup of the St. George's Rifle Volunteer Corps, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Dragon Cup of the St. George's Rifle Volunteer Corps, 1865. 'This graceful little cup has been manufactured by Messrs. Ortner and Houle, St

Background imageMetalwork Collection: The Elcho Challenge Shield to be shot for by...rifle volunteers at the Wimbledon Meeting, 1865

The Elcho Challenge Shield to be shot for by...rifle volunteers at the Wimbledon Meeting, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Elcho Challenge Shield to be shot for by English and Scotch rifle volunteers at the Wimbledon Meeting, 1865. Designed by Auguste Willms and made by Elkington and Co

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Goodwood Races: the Goodwood Cup - equestrian statue of Queen Elizabeth, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Goodwood Races: the Goodwood Cup - equestrian statue of Queen Elizabeth, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Goodwood Races: the Goodwood Cup - equestrian statue of Queen Elizabeth, 1865. One of the silver cups, '...or pieces of plate, which formed the principal prizes won at Goodwood races last week

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Goodwood Races: the Stewards' Cup - Robin Hood Winding The Morte, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Goodwood Races: the Stewards' Cup - Robin Hood Winding The Morte, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Goodwood Races: the Stewards' Cup - Robin Hood Winding The Morte, 1865. One of the silver cups, '...or pieces of plate, which formed the principal prizes won at Goodwood races last week

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Goodwood Races: the Chesterfield Cup - Leonora and the Spectre Lover, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Goodwood Races: the Chesterfield Cup - Leonora and the Spectre Lover, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Goodwood Races: the Chesterfield Cup - Leonora and the Spectre Lover, 1865. One of the silver cups, '...or pieces of plate, which formed the principal prizes won at Goodwood races last week

Background imageMetalwork Collection: The International Volunteer Challenge Trophy to be shot for at the Wimbledon Meeting, 1865

The International Volunteer Challenge Trophy to be shot for at the Wimbledon Meeting, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The International Volunteer Challenge Trophy to be shot for at the Wimbledon Meeting, 1865. Designed by Auguste Willms and made by Elkington and Co

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Ascot Races: the Ascot Gold Cup, the Queen's Gold Vase, the Royal Hunt Cup, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Ascot Races: the Ascot Gold Cup, the Queen's Gold Vase, the Royal Hunt Cup, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Ascot Races: the Ascot Gold Cup, the Queen's Gold Vase, the Royal Hunt Cup, 1864. Trophies in horse racing. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Testimonial to the late John Strang, Esq, L.L.D., City Chamberlain of Glasgow, 1864

Testimonial to the late John Strang, Esq, L.L.D., City Chamberlain of Glasgow, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to the late John Strang, Esq, L.L.D., City Chamberlain of Glasgow, 1864. '...a very handsome testimonial was presented to the late Dr

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Testimonial to George Smith, Esq., L.L.D., late Chairman of the Cornwall Railway Company, 1864

Testimonial to George Smith, Esq., L.L.D., late Chairman of the Cornwall Railway Company, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to George Smith, Esq., L.L.D., late Chairman of the Cornwall Railway Company, 1864. 'The directors of the Cornwall Railway Company...presented...an elegant drawing-room clock

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Testimonial to Mr. R. Birkin, ex-Mayor of Nottingham, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Testimonial to Mr. R. Birkin, ex-Mayor of Nottingham, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to Mr. R. Birkin, ex-Mayor of Nottingham, 1864. 'The gift...consists of a six-branch candelabrum, or epergne, which was manufactured by Messrs

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Rare Yellow Rose Floor Lamp, c.1905 (glass & gilt bronze)

Rare Yellow Rose Floor Lamp, c.1905 (glass & gilt bronze)
8698840 Rare Yellow Rose Floor Lamp, c.1905 (glass & gilt bronze) by Tiffany & Company; 199.4x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Leaded glass)

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Butterfly Table Lamp with a Pepper base, c.1900 (glass & bronze)

Butterfly Table Lamp with a Pepper base, c.1900 (glass & bronze)
8698835 Butterfly Table Lamp with a Pepper base, c.1900 (glass & bronze) by Tiffany & Company; 60.4x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Leaded and cypriote Favrile glass)

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Silver plate depicting the departure of Christopher Columbus (molten silver, embossed and chiseled)

Silver plate depicting the departure of Christopher Columbus (molten silver, embossed and chiseled)
8832383 Silver plate depicting the departure of Christopher Columbus (molten silver, embossed and chiseled) by Melijn, Matthias (1589-1653); diam. 56

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Butterfly Table Lamp with a Pepper base, c.1900 (glass & bronze)

Butterfly Table Lamp with a Pepper base, c.1900 (glass & bronze)
8698834 Butterfly Table Lamp with a Pepper base, c.1900 (glass & bronze) by Tiffany & Company; 60.4x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Leaded and cypriote Favrile glass)

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Butterfly Table Lamp with a Pepper base, c.1900 (glass & bronze)

Butterfly Table Lamp with a Pepper base, c.1900 (glass & bronze)
8698831 Butterfly Table Lamp with a Pepper base, c.1900 (glass & bronze) by Tiffany & Company; 60.4x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Leaded and cypriote Favrile glass)

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Stirrup hilted sword which belonged to Rear Admiral Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862)

Stirrup hilted sword which belonged to Rear Admiral Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862), 1825 (metal-gilt, ivory, steel)
7295456 Stirrup hilted sword which belonged to Rear Admiral Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862), 1825 (metal-gilt, ivory, steel, gilt, gilt wire, brass) by British School

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Tinned pemmican, 1875 (metal, metal: tin, organic: flesh)

Tinned pemmican, 1875 (metal, metal: tin, organic: flesh)
7295451 Tinned pemmican, 1875 (metal, metal: tin, organic: flesh); 15.2x24.1x21.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Used on Nares Arctic expedition 1875)

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Butterfly Table Lamp with a Pepper base, c.1900 (glass & bronze)

Butterfly Table Lamp with a Pepper base, c.1900 (glass & bronze)
8698832 Butterfly Table Lamp with a Pepper base, c.1900 (glass & bronze) by Tiffany & Company; 60.4x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Leaded and cypriote Favrile glass)

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Satellite sledge assigned to HMS Discovery for Arctic exploration with ice saw in position

Satellite sledge assigned to HMS Discovery for Arctic exploration with ice saw in position
7295733 Satellite sledge assigned to HMS Discovery for Arctic exploration with ice saw in position. c.1875 (wood, organic: leather, metal); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMetalwork Collection: A selection of Victorian diamond, gold and enamel jewellery (diamond, gold, enamel)

A selection of Victorian diamond, gold and enamel jewellery (diamond, gold, enamel)
1766481 A selection of Victorian diamond, gold and enamel jewellery (diamond, gold, enamel); Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of Victorian diamond)

Background imageMetalwork Collection: A selection of Renaissance jewellery including a gold chain, an oval amethyst cameo

A selection of Renaissance jewellery including a gold chain, an oval amethyst cameo and two reliquary pendants, c
1766467 A selection of Renaissance jewellery including a gold chain, an oval amethyst cameo and two reliquary pendants, c

Background imageMetalwork Collection: Ground Plan of the French Exposition of 1849 (engraving)

Ground Plan of the French Exposition of 1849 (engraving)
8661545 Ground Plan of the French Exposition of 1849 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ground Plan of the French Exposition of 1849)



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"Unveiling the Masterpieces: A Journey through Metalwork" Discover the rich history and exquisite craftsmanship as we delve into a captivating collection spanning centuries. From ancient treasures to modern marvels, these remarkable pieces showcase the ingenuity and artistry that have defined this timeless craft. Step back in time to witness the Jacobite claymore sword used by Donald Cameron of Lochiel at the Battle of Culloden. Its gleaming blade tells tales of valiant warriors and epic battles fought long ago. Marvel at the engineering prowess behind Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an architectural wonder built between 1795 and 1805. This monumental feat stands as a testament to human innovation, seamlessly blending metal with nature's beauty. Immerse yourself in trench art from World War I, where soldiers transformed discarded materials into stunning lighters. The Trench Art Lighter bears witness to their resilience amidst chaos, while an Oval Trench Art lighter takes on a unique shape that echoes their creativity even amid adversity. Experience the power captured in "The Iron Forge Viewed from Without, " an oil on canvas masterpiece from the c. 1770s. This evocative artwork transports us to an era when blacksmiths shaped molten metal with fiery determination. Witness how even everyday objects can become works of art during times of conflict with a Trench Art lighter disguised as a book from WWI or admire the intricate details adorning a Cased Colt Dragoon Model 1848 Revolver crafted in England during 1848/68 by an unknown creator. Embark on a journey through time as you explore Liverpool's Anfield Ground under construction, witnessing its transformation into Spion Kop stand - an emblematic symbol for football enthusiasts worldwide. Prepare to be enchanted by Faberge egg C013 /4878 – a dazzling creation that epitomizes opulence and elegance like no other.