Metal Collection (page 4)

Back view of the Angel of the North statue, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Boy and Sheep
A little boy carring a metal pail of feed, is followed by a hungry sheep!

The Eiffel Tower, Paris, Fance, c. 1890 s
Vintage 19th century photograph: The Eiffel Tower, Paris, Fance, c.1890 s

Nettlefolds patent pointed screws, from Verity Electrical Supplies, Aston, Birmingham. 1903

Ratner fire-resisting safes and wall safes
Ratner light fire-resisting safes, and wall safes, with details and measurements. Date: circa 1920s

Red and hot
Victoria Glinka

The Vanishing Time
Sandy Wijaya

Requiem for a Lost Marque
Francis Keogh

Headgear of Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, Cornwall, silhouetted against the sky. Work underground was stopped in April 1986. Date: circa 1980s

Copper and tin mine, Botallack, St Just, Cornwall
A copper and tin mine at Botallack, St Just, Cornwall -- the workings extend beneath the sea for about 1 km. Date: 1869

Train collision, Maze Hill Station, SE London
Train collision and derailment at Maze Hill Station, SE London, 4 July 1958. Close-up of the point of impact. Date: 1958

Three women chippers working in a shipbuilding shipyard, 1942

Pound sign

Metal Airship
Crowds gather to view the first all metal dirigible airship. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Coffee pot used by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous during their first session, in Akron, Ohio, 1935
COFFEE POT, 1935. Coffee pot used by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous during their first session, in Akron, Ohio, 1935

IUD contraceptive and sperm cells. Computer artwork of an intrauterine device (IUD, red and white, centre) in a womans uterus, surrounded by sperm cells (white, not to scale)

Four milk churns at the side of a country road
Four milk churns sitting on a wooden platform at the side of a country road

May 2008
UK, England, London. The Lloyds Building in the London city centre

Peacock Gramaphone
Artem Pozdniakov

South Durham Steel from the companys south works, West Hartlepool, North East England, 16th August 1960. Molten slag metal cascades down from tilted furnace

Mirror Man of Loch Earn, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Close-up of a vintage Bentley car, with large headlamps and various badges. Date: circa 1960s

Illustration, A Song of the English, Lighthouse
Illustration to A Song of the English, a patriotic set of poems by Rudyard Kipling (first published in the English Illustrated Magazine)

Blitz in London -- damage to tanks, Thames Haven, WW2
Blitz in London -- damage to tanks and pipelines at Thames Haven, near Thurrock, Essex, 7 September 1940. The ground was covered with spilt oil which was subsequently ignited during an attack

Asia, Turkey, Gaziantep. Medina, Copper souk (copper Turkish coffee making pots)
Turkey, Gaziantep. Medina, Copper souk (Turkish coffee making pots)

India, East India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Kumortuli, Small bells

Giant fork sculpture from Alimentarium food museum, Lake Geneva (Lac Leman), Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland, Europe

Mexico, San Miguel de Allende. A colorful metal sign saying Welcome is sold in a market

Climber on the Masara-Corda Rossa via ferrata, Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe

A rusty abandoned car in the desert near Aus in southern Namibia, Africa

Sunrise at The Clyde Auditorium (the Armadillo), Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Native silver
Silver found in pure form in the ground is called native silver (Ag) - it is an elemental metal and structure is dendritic or branch-like

Scientist Working In A Fusion Reactor F003 / 6438
Scientist Working In A Fusion Reactor

Scientists Inside A Fusion Reactor

Victorian cast iron lighthouses on beach, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, England, July

LFB Dennis F101 appliance with hose ramps
LFB Dennis F101 appliance with brackets fitted to the rear to carry hose ramps

Train collision, Maze Hill Station, SE London
Train collision and derailment at Maze Hill Station, SE London, 4 July 1958. Close-up of the point of impact

Gold nugget found in a dry river bed outside Potchefstroom, Wits. 120 km southwest of Johannesburg, October 1882. Approximately 68x48mm and 156g in weight

Franklinite, zinc ore
A granular rock composed of white calcite, dull green willemite, red zincite and black franklinite (Zinc Iron Manganese Oxide). See T00387 for a fluorescent view

Benitoite was discovered in 1906 near the San Benito river in California which remains the only known locality for this (barium titanium silicate) mineral

Polished slab of labradorite
Labradorite (calcium sodium aluminum silicate) can seem dull and grey until the light hits correctly, then an array of colours can be observed glowing on the surface

Scrap iron recycling

Slovakia, Bratislava. Historic downtown Main Square. Bronze Napoleon statue

North Africa, Africa, Morocco, Marrakesh. A Moroccan lamp and lighting shop

Afternoon dresses by Poiret and Drecoll
Two fashionable women in afternoon dresses. On the left, black decorated with metal and gold lace, by Poiret. On the right, three-piece dress in crepe de chine, red and black

Widnes Transporter Bridge
The Widnes Transporter Bridge - opened by Sir J T Brunner on 29th May 1905. A span of 1000ft from the centre to the centre of each tower, each 1000ft in height

Advertisement for clothing and bedding disinfector
An 1880 trade advertisement for a disinfector by made by Nelson and Sons of Leeds. The device, used by workhouses, hospitals and prisons

Assorted pasta

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"Exploring the Enduring Strength and Beauty of Metal" The Boxer of Quirinal: A masterpiece in metal, this ancient statue showcases the power and grace of a skilled pugilist. "The Thief": Antonio Maria Fabres y Costa's painting captures the allure and mystery surrounding a cunning thief, his eyes gleaming with mischief. Coopers at work: Witness the artistry as these craftsmen shape wooden barrels, their tools clinking against metal hoops to create vessels that hold stories within. Miner at Geevor Tin Mine: Delve into the depths of Cornwall's mining history as a brave miner emerges from underground, covered in sweat and dust but fueled by determination. Gold Rush at Carnon Stream Works: In Cornwall's picturesque landscape, witness nature's alchemy as sparkling gold nuggets are extracted from flowing streams using meticulous metal pans. Perseus and Medusa Statue: Marvel at Florence's Loggia dei Lanzi where this stunning bronze sculpture immortalizes Perseus' heroic triumph over Medusa, capturing every detail in lustrous metal. Sunrise at Clyde Arc (Squinty Bridge): As dawn breaks over Glasgow's iconic bridge, its metallic structure glimmers under golden rays, reflecting resilience amidst urban beauty. Great Newtown Head and Metal Man: Stand alongside Tramore CoWaterford’s rugged coastline where an imposing Metal Man stands tall against crashing waves—a guardian watching over seafarers for centuries. WWI German Gas Mask: Encased in its original metal container lies a haunting relic from World War I—an artifact that symbolizes both protection and destruction during times of conflict. Normandy Landings - June 6th, 1944: Remembering bravery on D-Day when thousands stormed ashore through gunfire; steel helmets glinted amidst chaos while courageous soldiers fought for freedom. The Souk, Marrakech.