Hook Collection (page 5)

Greetings card design - Lending a hand. A little girl standing on a fold-out step to hang up the sprig of Christmas holly, whilst her pet black scottie dog stands attentively offering assistance

The Living Bait (Colour Litho)
2778512 The Living Bait (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The living bait. The islanders of Kishm, in the Persian Gulf)

Comic postcard, Fishing at the seaside - I shall soon have to take my hook from here Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two children at the seaside in a boat Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl fishing at the seaside Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Fish avoids worm and hook Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy clinging to post on the beach. I don t want to leave. Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl clinging to rock on the beach. I don t want to leave. Date: 20th century

Foot-shaped comic postcard, mother and five daughters
A mother (the life and sole of the family) and her five little toe daughters - a brilliant Edwardian comic postcard, open to multiple interpretations! Date: 1907

Photograph of North Star PH, Hook, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1929

Photograph of Cricketers PH, Hook, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1933

Regency gentleman falling over a gate while two women watch. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by John Augustus Atkinson from Illustrations of the Miseries of Human Life, William Miller, London, 1807

The Porta all Arco, Etruscan door in the walls of Volterra, Tuscany. Decorated with three heads of Jupiter, Castor and Pollux (or Tinia, Uni and Menrva in Etruscan mythology)

Oak hook-tip and barred hook-tip
Oak hook-tip, Drepana binaria 1-3, and barred hook-tip, Drepana cultraria 4-7. Phalaena Bombyx hamula, sicula. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann Christoph

Maple prominent and heart moth
Maple prominent, Ptilodon cucullina 1 and heart moth, Dicycla oo 2-5. Phalaena Bombyx cuculla. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die

Scarce hook-tip and pebble hook-tip
Scarce hook-tip, Sabra harpagula 1, 2, and pebble hook-tip, Drepana falcataria 3-6. Phalaena Bombyx harpagula, falcula. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann

Light emerald and scalloped hook-tip
Light emerald, Campaea margaritaria 1, 2, scalloped hook-tip, Falcaria lacertinaria 3-6. Bombyx falcatae, sesquistiataria, lacertula

Tiger beetles, varied carpet beetle, etc
Tiger beetles, Cicindela sinuata 1, Cicindela campestris 2, Cicindela sexguttata 3, Nitidula sanguinolenta 4, varied carpet beetle, Telephore flavipede 5, Anthrenus verbasci 6

A scribes instruments (wood, ivory, bronze and enamel)
PWI110868 A scribes instruments (wood, ivory, bronze and enamel) by Egyptian, New Kingdom (c.1567-1085 BC); Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; Egyptian, out of copyright

Beets, a Spice Box, a Dishcloth, a Pot, a Glazed Earthenware Plate, a Skimmer
659386 Beets, a Spice Box, a Dishcloth, a Pot, a Glazed Earthenware Plate, a Skimmer, with Meat on a Hook, on a Ledge, 1734 (oil on canvas) by Chardin

Model M or H Pole Trailers and accessories -- when the entire load is to be carried on the trailer. Designed by American Telephone & Telegraph Companys engineers. Date: early 1920s

Captain Cuttle, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c. 1890 (colour litho)
LLM405153 Captain Cuttle, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c.1890 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Red Snapper, from Game Fishes of the United States
STC169239 Red Snapper, from Game Fishes of the United States, published 1878 (chromolitho) by Kilbourne, S.A. (fl.1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

German Industrial Advertising, 1914 (poster)
QED9556 German Industrial Advertising, 1914 (poster) by Wiertz, Jupp (1888-1939); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Beluga sturgeon, Huso huso, and fishing methods with hook and line. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, Augsburg, 1804

Alver, nase, Prussian carp, and fishing
Alver, Alburnus alburnus 179, nase, Chondrostoma nasus 181, Prussian carp, Carassius gibelio 182, and fishermen enjoying fishing on the Seine at Paris with rod, line, hook and nets

Tuna fishing method and horse mackerel
Fishermen in boats driving tuna to the shore with nets for others to catch fish with hooks 52, and horse mackerel, Trachurus trachurus 53

Belt hooks, Tene I (c. 475-0 BC) (bronze)
XIR242426 Belt hooks, Tene I (c.475-0 BC) (bronze) by Gaulish, (5th century BC); Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St. Germain-en-Laye, France; French, out of copyright

Men playing fossette (golf) and croce (hockey)
Medieval men playing ball games in a park. In the foreground, men try to throw a ball (esteuf) into a hole in the ground in the game of fossette (ancient golf)

Mask from New Caledonia (wood)
HSC186304 Mask from New Caledonia (wood) by Oceanic; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; out of copyright

Surgical chairs and instruments for a bladder
Surgical chairs with patients held in place for a bladder stone operation through the groin, Plate 12. Surgical instruments including dilators 1-3, curette 6 and hook curette 7, Plate 11

Rope maker twisting rope yarns together on a rope walk while an apprentice turns a wheel to revolve the hook. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades

Caricature of Chelsea Pensioner of the Royal Hospital, from
3470731 Caricature of Chelsea Pensioner of the Royal Hospital, from Army and Navy Drolleries by Major Seccombe (coloured engraving) by English School

Captain Cuttle (engraving)
2776942 Captain Cuttle (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Cuttle)

Noble Perseverance, from A Hundred Anecdotes of Animals, pub. 1924 (engraving)
3481291 Noble Perseverance, from A Hundred Anecdotes of Animals, pub. 1924 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Roanoid bakelite curtain rings, flange ends and tassel hook
Roanoid Bakelite button curtain rings in five sizes (in dark red), two flange ends for a curtain rod, and a tassel hook (in marbled brown). Date: 1930s

Roanoid bakelite watch pad and frame in marbled cream. Date: 1930s

Roanoid bakelite hat and coat hook in dark red. Date: 1930s

Roanoid bakelite wardrobe hooks in marbled brown. Date: 1930s

The Mirage of Life - Theodore Hook playing the piano
Illustration of writer and wit, Theodore Hook, playing the piano to an admiring audience. From the Mirage of Life with illustration by John Tenniel. 1867

Horton Epileptic Colony / St Ebbas Hospital, Epsom
A view of the Horton Epileptic Colony, opened in 1903 on Hook Road, Epsom. In 1918 it became the Ewell War Hospital, then was renamed St Ebbas Hospital in 1938. Date: 1903

Cries of Paris - well cleaner

Cartoon, Fisherman catching a ladys bonnet. 19th century

Russian Submarine Infernal Machines (engraving)
1608054 Russian Submarine Infernal Machines (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian Submarine Infernal Machines)

Egyptian, Greek, and Roman Antiquities discovered by Mr Flinders Petrie (engraving)
1595386 Egyptian, Greek, and Roman Antiquities discovered by Mr Flinders Petrie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian, Greek)

Christmas and New Year card in the shape of a basket, open to reveal a cryptic message inside in the form of a pictogram. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Rowlandsons Tour in a Post Chaise, 1782 (chromolitho)
1062624 Rowlandsons Tour in a Post Chaise, 1782 (chromolitho) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rowlandsons Tour in a Post Chaise, 1782)

A Days Fishing on the Teign (engraving)
1107153 A Days Fishing on the Teign (engraving) by Bothams, Walter (fl.1882-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Days Fishing on the Teign)

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"Unveiling the Timeless Artistry of the Hook: From Blacksmith Tools to Firefighter Training" Step back in time to 1875, where skilled blacksmiths meticulously crafted hooks that stood as symbols of strength and craftsmanship. In the depths of South Wales, witness Welsh women road builders fearlessly wielding their tools, shaping landscapes with determination and resilience. As Cid Officers transformed into dockers, they relied on hooks to secure cargo and ensure smooth operations at bustling ports. Delve into the enchanting world of Strigops habroptilus, also known as kakapo - a rare bird species whose beak resembles a hook-like shape. Marvel at its unique beauty. The vibrant plumage of Ara ararauna, or blue-and-yellow macaw, captivates our senses. Its graceful presence reminds us that nature's creations can be just as captivating as any man-made hook. LCC-LFB Recruit firefighters undergo rigorous training at Brigade HQ SE1. Witness their dedication during intense hook ladder practice sessions - a testament to their commitment to saving lives. Embark on an adventure through Hook in Pembrokeshire, South Wales. Explore its hidden gems through a sketch map that unravels tales of history and charm. Discover the artistry behind French and English artificial fishing flies - tiny masterpieces designed with precision hooks for avid anglers seeking their next catch. Eyes Of The Fleet gaze upon vast oceans from towering ships' masts equipped with sturdy hooks - guardians ensuring maritime safety amidst treacherous waters. From ancient blacksmiths forging powerful tools to modern-day firefighters honing their skills, the hook has transcended time as an emblem of strength and purpose.