Copper Collection (#55)

USA; Georgia; Savannah; Copper utensils used by Tibetan Monks

Aerial view of the Sao Paulo Municipal Cathedral in Brazil

Overall view of Florence, Italy. roman, ancient, historical, landmark, europe
Overall view of Florence, Italy

Germany, Sky Disk, Bronze Age, Bottendorf copper ore source

Europe, Germany, Munich. Commanders Hall, Tilly monument
Germany, Munich. Commanders Hall, Tilly monument

Denmark, Copenhagen Little Mermaid

St. Sofia (Sveta Sofia) statue erected in 2001, Sofia, Bulgaria

Life in Austria. St. Charles Cathedral, Baroque. Vienna, Austria

Europe, Austria, Salzburg. Rooftop view of St. Erhard Church
Rooftop view of St. Erhard Church, Salzburg, Austria

Canada, Quebec, Albert Gilles Cuivres D Art (aka Economuseum of Copper Art). Copper works of art. (PR)

Canada, Quebec. Shrine of Saint Anne of Beaupre basilica, shrine to the mother of Virgin Mary
Canada, Quebec. Shrine of Saint Anne of Beaupre basilica. Famous copper doors by artist Albert Gilles. IMAGE RESTRICTED: Not available to US land tour operators

Historical building in Walmark square, Vienna, Austria

Caribbean, Antigua. Historic Nelsons Dockyard, Copper and lumber store hotel

Copper and Lumber Hotel, Nelsons Dockyard, Antigua, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Scarce Copper (Lycaena virgaureae) adult male, resting on flower, at 1900m, Maritime Alps, France, August

Copper and gilded brass, 18th century
DAKINI DANCING, TIBET. Copper and gilded brass, 18th century

The third ascent of the Robert and Charles hydrogen balloon, September 1784
BALLOON, PARIS, 1784. The third ascent of the Robert and Charles hydrogen balloon, September 1784, with the brothers Nicolas and Anne-Jean in the gondola, from the Tuileries in Paris, France

Copper stills, Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery, Fort William, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Sooty Copper (Lycaena tityrus) adult, resting on seedhead, Bulgaria, July

Balkan Copper (Lycaena candens) adult male, resting on flower, Bulgaria, July

Picture No. 10760946
Copper Ore Date:

Picture No. 10760796
Spain - Conveyor belts at the Rio Tinto mines near the town of Minas de Riotinto. Date:

Picture No. 10760793
Spain - A huge dump truck (it can carry up to 200 tons) and other machinery in the "Cerro Colorado" ("coloured hill"), the second largest open-cast mine in the world

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Copper Underwing - at rest on dead wood (Amphipyra pyramidea) Date:

Picture No. 10890396
Ray Copper Mine (huge open-cast mine) Date:

The Masonic Grand Lodge of Arizona meeting in the cave mine of the Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company at Bisbee
FREEMASON MEETING, 1897. The Masonic Grand Lodge of Arizona meeting in the cave mine of the Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company at Bisbee, Arizona, 12 November 1897

Picture No. 10899469
Scarce Copper Butterfly (Lycaena virgaureae) Date:

Picture No. 10857808
Copper Sweeper Fish - by coral Date:

Common Oak, Quercus robur, self-seeded seedling, germinating in grassland, West Berkshire, England, June

Balkan Copper Butterfly, female, Bulgaria

Green-house. Copper-plate illustration from Richard Bradley, New improvements of planting and gardening, both philosophical and practical. Plate III. Date: 1739

Roasting copper in a furnace: C. A: cakes of smelted copper, B: wooden faggots for heat. On right man is using wooden wheelbarrow. From Agricola (George Bauer) De re metallica, Basle, 1556

Stamp for breaking copper cupellation cakes for further refining, powered by water wheel through drive shaft. From Agricola De re matallica, Basle, 1556. Woodcut

Voltaic battery (pile): this was made up of a disc of zinc, a disc of copper, a disc of cloth moistened with acid, then a disc of zinc and so on. Each contact between zinc and copper formed a couple

Using bellows to increase draught in furnace for refining copper. Note cupellation cakes of partially refined copper beneath the bellows. From Vannocio Biringuccio De la Pirotechnia, Venice 1540

Entry of Alexander the Great into Babylon. Babylon surrendered to Alexander, kneeling in centre of picture, in 331 BC. Johann Georg Platzer (1704-1761) Austrian painter.Oil on copper

Dalcoath copper mine, Cambourne, Cornwall (later also tin), showing engine houses and Bolling Maidens who broke ore into small pieces. Engraving c1830

Stamping and roasting ore to extract metal (lead copper, silver and gold treated in this way). Mill powered by water wheel

Smelting of ores (gold, silver, copper and lead). Workman beats clay to make lute to line furnace. On floor are various tools needed during process. From Agricola De re metallica, Basel 1556

Refining copper by Hungarian process. Cupellation cakes roasted, releasing heat. At 5: lead obtained being smelted. From 1683 English edition of Lazarus Ercker Beschreibung allerfurnemisten

Preparation of copper and silver to be alloyed for production of coins. Copper melted (1) while apprentice (9) soaks birch twigs in water. When copper poured on twigs it forms grains

Reliquary with lotus ornament set amid flames in gilt, copper and turquoises. Tibet, 1700-1900

The Nativity. Champleve enamel on copper gilt. Limoges (ja), 15th century

Seamen hauling a clinker-built dingy up on shore. In this type of construction the planks of the vessel overlap the plank below and are fastened with clinched

Japanese plate. Seated warrior in full armour holding bow and fan, quiver of arrows on his back. Cloisonne enamel on copper 1850-1875

Copperworks near Holywell, Flintshire, Wales owned by the Mona Company, showing industrialisation in a rural landscape. Copper was mined in Angelsey (Mona). Hand coloured engraving 1792

Refining copper: removing cakes of copper from the crucible and quenching in a tub of water. From Agricola De re metallica, Basle, 1556. Woodcut

Furnace for refining copper with all the tools necessary to carry out the process. From De re metallica, by Agricola, pseudonym of Georg Bauer (Basle, 1556). Woodcut

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"Copper: A Versatile Metal That Shines Through Time" Step back in time with a glimpse of history through W. Fairbank's 1797 plan of Sheffield, showcasing the town's copper heritage. Engraved by Thomas Harris, this intricate map reveals the significance in Yorkshire. Marvel at the craftsmanship displayed in a stunning collection border and jelly moulds. These timeless pieces not only add elegance to any kitchen but also pay homage to the artistry involved in working with this remarkable metal. From Sheffield to New York City, it has left its mark on iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty. Its enduring beauty and durability make it an ideal choice for such monumental sculptures that stand tall as symbols of freedom. Explore the fascinating world where chemistry meets art as copper and magnesium sulphate combine in LM, creating captivating hues and textures that grace canvases across generations. Delight your senses with an array of jelly and cake moulds, each one telling a story through its unique design. These culinary treasures remind us how copper has been an essential tool for bakers throughout history, ensuring delectable treats for all occasions. Travel to Bisbee, Arizona—a once-thriving mining town—where copper was king. Witness remnants of its rich past as you stroll through streets lined with historic buildings that whisper tales from America's industrial era. Admire Martin van Meytens' Kneeling Nun painting from 1731—a masterpiece brought to life using delicate strokes on a canvas primed with powdered copper pigments. This artwork showcases both artistic skill and the versatility of this metallic element. Journey across Cornwall's rugged landscape to witness a 19th-century tin mine where miners relied on sturdy tools made from none other than resilient copper—an integral part of their daily lives underground. Venture into County Cork's Midleton distillery—the home of Jameson Irish Whiskey—and marvel at massive gleaming copper stills.