Instrument Maker Collection

Hofmann's spectroscope, 1895
3480079 Hofmann's spectroscope, 1895; (add.info.: Hofmann's spectroscope, 1895. Dr. J. G. Hofmann; originally of German extraction; established a business in Paris as an optical)

Gemma Frisius
3480187 Gemma Frisius; (add.info.: Engraved portrait of Gemma Frisius (1508-1555) a Dutch physician; mathematician; cartographer; philosopher; and instrument maker

Gemma Frisius
5308092 Gemma Frisius.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Gemma Frisius (1508-1555) a Dutch physician, mathematician, cartographer, philosopher, and instrument maker

Heinrich Daniel Ruhmkorff, 1850
3585524 Heinrich Daniel Ruhmkorff, 1850; (add.info.: Heinrich Daniel Ruhmkorff (Ruhmkorff) (1803 in Hanover - 1877) was a German instrument maker.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Grand Theodolite, 1850
3480118 The Grand Theodolite, 1850; (add.info.: Diagram depicting the Grand Theodolite; a surveying instrument with a rotating telescope for measuring horizontal and vertical angles)

Orlande de Lassus, Franco-Flemish composer of the late Renaissance. Creator: Rene Boyvin
Orlande de Lassus, Franco-Flemish composer of the late Renaissance. A print from "Les Musiciens Celebres", Lucien Mazenod, Paris, 1948

Iinstrument makers workshop, Zaros, Crete, Greece, Europe

Sebastien Erard
3118734 Sebastien Erard by D'Hardiviller, Charles Achille (1795-p.1835); (add.info.: Portrait of Sebastien Erard (1752-1831) a French instrument maker

Pictorial Signboard of an Instrument Maker, after Eisen (engraving)
725411 Pictorial Signboard of an Instrument Maker, after Eisen (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictorial Signboard of an Instrument Maker, after Eisen)

James Watt (engraving)
3058102 James Watt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Watt (1736-1819) from Gallery of Portraits published in 1833 (after William Beechey)

Famous craftsmen (colour litho)
3099326 Famous craftsmen (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Famous craftsmen)

Invoice from James Bassett, optician and instrument maker, Liverpool, 1840s (engraving)
6032722 Invoice from James Bassett, optician and instrument maker, Liverpool, 1840s (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invoice from James Bassett)

The violin: Stradivarius in his workshop (chromolitho)
972183 The violin: Stradivarius in his workshop (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The violin: Stradivarius in his workshop)

James Watt (1736-1819) (engraving)
KW188548 James Watt (1736-1819) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Johann Reiter, Maker and repairer of stringed instruments, Mittenwald, Bavaria (b / w photo)
2775193 Johann Reiter, Maker and repairer of stringed instruments, Mittenwald, Bavaria (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Reiter)

The Shudi Family Group by Marcus Tuscher
3849804 The Shudi Family Group by Marcus Tuscher by Tuscher, Carl Marcus (1705-51); (add.info.: The Shudi Family Group by Marcus Tuscher, circa 1742 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of John Benjamin Dancer (b / w photo)
489002 Portrait of John Benjamin Dancer (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800) (oil on canvas)
ZIN47090 Portrait of Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800) (oil on canvas) by Home, Robert (1752-1834); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arnold Dolmetsch, a French-born musician and instrument maker, and family playing a harpsichord. Haslemere, Surrey. 1924

£13 a week carpenter Len Edmunds playing his homemade violin
£ 13 a week carpenter Len Edmunds playing his homemade violin, as he tests the acoustics of Britains newest £ 150

£13 a week carpenter Len Edmunds playing his homemade violin watched by composer
£ 13 a week carpenter Len Edmunds playing his homemade violin watched by composer Benjamin Britten, as he tests the acoustics of Britains newest £ 150

Minatures made exactly to scale held by P. Schneiber. April 1948

Buskers. Every evening Gus Andrews gives a performance in front of St. James Church off Piccadilly Circus, where he played all during the war. October 1947 P018614

David Rittenhouse, 1796. Creator: Charles Willson Peale
David Rittenhouse, 1796

Portrait of James Watt (1736-1819), 1810. Creator: Sir William Beechey
Portrait of James Watt (1736-1819), 1810

Elias Allen, 1666. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Elias Allen, 1666

Erard (Sebastien. ), 1835. Creator: Charles Achille d Hardiviller
Erard (Sebastien.), 1835. Portrait of German-French instrument maker Sebastien Erard (born Sebastian Erhard, 1752-1831), who specialised in the production of pianos and harps

Josquin des Prez, Franco-Flemish composer of the Renaissance. A print from Les Musiciens Celebres, Lucien Mazenod, Paris, 1948

Francesco Landino playing a portative organ, 1325 - 1397
Francesco Landino (c1325 or 1335 - 1397) playing a portative organ, 1325 - 1397. Landino was an Italian composer, organist, singer, poet and instrument maker

Italian musical instrument maker Antonio Stradivari in his workshop, (1926). Artist: Aleksey Kravchenko
Italian musical instrument maker Antonio Stradivari in his workshop, (1926). Stradivari (1644-1737) is regarded as the greatest craftsman of stringed musical instruments

Joseph Black visiting James Watt in his Glasgow workshop, c1760 (c1879). Artists impression of Joseph Black (1729-1799), Scottish chemist, visiting James Watt (1736-1819)

Thomas Wright, English astronomer, scientific instrument maker and teacher, 1793. Wright (1711-1786) was the first to propose that the Milky Way consisted of layers of stars

Elias Allen, 1588 - 1653. English maker of scientific instruments. After a 17th century engraving

Gemma Frisius Aka Reiner Gemma 1508 To 1555 Dutch Cartographer, Instrument Maker And Mathematician. From 18Th Century Woodcut

Portrait Man Profile 19th century Graphite sheet
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Nicholas Kratzer, German astronomer
Nicholas Kratzer (c.1487-1550), German astronomer, mathematician and horologist, surrounded by scientific instruments. Kratzer arrived in England in 1516

Jesse Ramsden, English instrument maker
Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800), English instrument maker. Ramsden, who began working for a mathematical instrument maker in London in 1758, became renowned as the best instrument maker of his time

Gerardus Mercator, Flemish cartographer
Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594), Flemish cartographer. Mercator was born Gerard de Cremere and was educated at the University of Louvain

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Sebastien Erard, a renowned instrument maker, dedicated his life to crafting exquisite musical instruments in his workshop located in Zaros, Crete. As you stroll through the picturesque streets of this charming town in Greece, you can't help but notice a captivating pictorial signboard depicting an Instrument Maker's Workshop after Eisen's intricate engraving. Erard's craftsmanship was highly regarded not only in Europe but worldwide. His instruments were sought after by musicians and collectors alike. The workshop became a hub for creativity and innovation as Erard pushed the boundaries of instrument making. Influenced by great minds such as James Watt, whose engraving adorns one of the walls, Erard constantly strived for perfection. He believed that every detail mattered when it came to creating harmonious melodies. A color litho showcasing famous craftsmen further emphasizes the dedication and skill required to master this art form. An intriguing glimpse into history is revealed through an engraved invoice from James Bassett, an optician and instrument maker based in Liverpool during the 1840s. This artifact serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of instrument makers throughout time. One cannot discuss instrument making without mentioning Stradivarius, who perfected his craft within his own workshop depicted vividly in a chromolitho titled "The Violin: Stradivarius. " This image transports us back to an era where passion met precision resulting in timeless musical treasures. Johann Reiter's black-and-white photograph showcases another talented maker and repairer of stringed instruments hailing from Mittenwald, Bavaria. His expertise ensured that these delicate works of art continued enchanting audiences with their melodic allure. As you explore further into this world of artisans, Marcus Tuscher's masterpiece "The Shudi Family Group" captures the essence of familial connection intertwined with music-making traditions passed down through generations.