Mallet Collection (page 3)

WW2, Upon The Quay!
An illustration of a little girl waving goodbye to a loved one who is serving with the Royal Navy in WW2, she is standing on the quay with her dog, watching the ship disappear. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Goodness Only Knows!
An illustration of a boy dressed in the uniform of a WW2 British Army soldier, who is waving his hat as he goes on leave. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Waiting
An illustration of a little girl dressed fashionably in white, holding a bouquet of colourful flowers, she is waiting at the train station for a loved one who is returning home from war, on leave

WW2, What Luck!
This illustration shows a wartime baby blissfully unaware of the threats and worries of the outside world, as he enjoys the milk. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, A Thrilling Day
An illustration which shows a little boy and girl enjoying their day in the village, he is wearing the Royal Air Force blue. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Elizabeth Anne
This illustration depicts a girl named Elizabeth Anne, providing a delicious pastry for the boy policeman, who is helping with the war effort. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, The Shower Bath
An illustration of a baby having a shower early in the morning, used to promote the idea that getting up early and keeping good hygiene can help to achieve victory in the war. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Heaps To Do
An illustration of a little boy dressed as a wartime railway porter, he is carrying luggage and a little dog under his arm. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Your Picture
An illustration of a smiling little girl wearing daisies in her hair, depicted as a daughter of a WW2 serviceman on guard at nights. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Boy Saluting
An illustration of a little boy looking very smart, wearing the uniform of a British Army WW2 soldier, saluting proudly. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Good News
An illustration which portrays a little girl wearing striped pyjamas, she has just read a letter from a loved one, dictating that he is coming home from serving in WW2. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Hard Work
An illustration which shows a little boy helping out with the war effort, by working in the garden at home, unfortunately, a large rock has crashed on his foot! Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Go To It! Kiddies!!
An illustration which shows a wartime boy and girl having tea. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, My Hat!
An illustration of of a happy little girl who has not had to give any coupons for her stylish green hat, she has been very careful with repairing and not letting her clothes get ruined

WW2, Wait And See
An illustration of a little boy planting a seed to help the nation's foodstuff need during WW2, his father is a Merchant Navy sailor. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, On Leave
An illustration of two little boys dressed up as WW2 servicemen of the British Royal Navy and British Army, walking arm in arm as they enjoy their time on leave. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Tick-Tock
An illustration of a little wartime boy tucked in his bed. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Rub-A-Dub-Dub
An illustration of a little girl polishing a teapot and other household objects, with the notion that helping her mother can add towards winning the war. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Paratroop
An illustration of a little bow dressed in the uniform of a WW2 paratrooper, he is falling from the skies in his parachute. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, For Our Boys
This illustration portrays a young boy playing the harmonica beside a girl who is singing along, to provide entertainment for WW2 soldiers. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Reading About John Brown
An illustration of a young girl reading a newspaper, she has seen an article about John Brown receiving a medal during WW2. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Where And When?
An illustration of a little girl portraying an older woman, speaking on the telephone to a relative who is serving for the Royal Navy during WW2, he has 10 days leave. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Air Force Blew!
An illustration of a young boy wearing the Royal Air Force blue, playing an instrument for the marching band. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Digging For Victory
An illustration of a young boy helping with the Digging For Victory campaign set up by the British Ministry of Agriculture to encourage civilians to grow their own food during times of harsh

Carry On Kiddies!
An illustration of a little boy dressed in the uniform of a British Army WW2 soldier, he is washing his hands in a bucket outside his tent. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, The Kitchen Front
An illustration which shows a wartime girl thinking up some recipes with her pencil placed to her lips, she must be careful because ingredients would be rationed and brought from overseas during WW2

WW2, Tappety-Tap
An illustration which portrays a wartime girl using a typewriter, acting as a typist for her father who is serving in WW2. Date: circa 1940s

Wartime Kids
A front cover illustration to a WW2 childrens book, Carry On! Kiddies!! The image portrays a boy wearing a red jacket, holding two crying babies under each arm

Group photo of Tashi Lama and polo players, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture

Man on a pony holding a polo mallet, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa

Birthday postcard, by Beatrice Mallet
Birthday postcard, Admiring Boy, by Beatrice Mallet - I've got my eye on you! Date: 1937

Birthday postcard, Girl with money bags Date: 1932

The Croquet Tournament Date: 1863

Polo players
A polo game being played at the Hurlingham Club, Fulham in 1910. The players shown below are the Duke of Westminster (1879-1953) and Lord Shrewsbury (1860-1921). Date: 1910

Types ofantique armour
Types of antique armour - 1. roundel (shield), 2. target, 3. lead mallet used by archers, 4. iron mace used by cavalry, 5. black bill in armoury of Canterbury Town Hall, 6

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Poster by Carles Fontsere for the Workers Party of Marxist Unification (POUM). Upper detail

James VI of Scotland, James I of England, James Charles Stuart. Jacques Premier
5913164 James VI of Scotland, James I of England, James Charles Stuart. Jacques Premier. In lace ruff collar, coat and doublet, sash with figure of St. George and the dragon

Marble cutters and stone breakers, from the manuscript Justianiano Institutiones Feodorum et Alia Codex, c
IND364439 Marble cutters and stone breakers, from the manuscript Justianiano Institutiones Feodorum et Alia Codex, c.1300 (vellum) by Bolognese School, (14th century); Biblioteca Nazionale, Turin

"There was an Old Person of Buda, whose conduct grew ruder and ruder", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386658 " There was an Old Person of Buda, whose conduct grew ruder and ruder", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Hawsing Beetle, 1939. Creator: Orison Daeda
Hawsing Beetle, 1939

Chums: Croquet (colour litho)
5999133 Chums: Croquet (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Croquet. Illustration for Chums by John Hassall (Thomas Nelson, c 1906).); © Look and Learn

Saving a Goal, (watercolour and bodycolour on linen)
657168 Saving a Goal, (watercolour and bodycolour on linen) by Armour, George Denholm (1864-1949); 26x34.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saving a Goal. George Denholm Armour (1864-1949)

Nick Mallet South Africa Rugby UnionCoach 16 November 1998 Date: 16 November 1998

Croquet, 1895 (oil on canvas)
5906513 Croquet, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Heyerdahl, Hans Olaf (1857-1913); 73.5x58.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Krokket); Photo © O. Vaering

Daikoku balancing rice bales, mallet, and rooster on his feet, Japan, 1825

The Mask Carver, Japan, 1804 / 30. Creator: Katsushika Hokumei
The Mask Carver, Japan, 1804/30

Purse and mallet, n. d. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
Purse and mallet, n.d

Large wind-up automaton of Asahina Saburo, c. 1847 / 48. Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Large wind-up automaton of Asahina Saburo, c. 1847/48

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"Mallet: A Timeless Tool of Craftsmanship and Sport" Step back in time to the year 1875, when blacksmiths skillfully wielded mallets to shape iron into magnificent works of art. These sturdy tools were essential for shaping metal and creating intricate designs that adorned buildings and structures. In the same era, bookbinding tools also featured mallets, as artisans delicately hammered leather covers onto precious volumes. The rhythmic sound echoed through workshops as these craftsmen transformed simple pages into cherished literary treasures. Who can forget Alice's adventure in Wonderland? At the croquet game, a comical scene unfolded as Alice used a flamingo as a mallet to play the whimsical sport with hedgehogs for balls. This imaginative twist showcased how even unconventional objects like a bird could become a tool for amusement. Moving forward to 1930, England's polo team relied on their trusty mallets during exhilarating matches. With precision and finesse, they swung their wooden hammers atop galloping horses, showcasing both skill and teamwork on the field. Masonry workers also utilized various types of mallets while constructing grand edifices that stood tall against time's relentless march. From chiseling stones to setting bricks in place, these robust tools played an integral role in shaping our architectural heritage. Traveling eastward brings us to Jaipur - an allegory of craftsmanship where skilled artisans crafted intricate patterns on fabrics using small handheld mallets. Their gentle taps created mesmerizing prints that told stories through vibrant colors and meticulous details. Coopers too had their own set of specialized tools including different types of mallets used for shaping barrels with utmost precision. These craftsmen ensured each stave was perfectly aligned before securing them together with well-placed strikes from their trusted wooden hammers.