Pincers Collection (page 2)

Fishes and lobster, plate 13 from Fantaisies decoratives, engraved by Gillot
REV279402 Fishes and lobster, plate 13 from Fantaisies decoratives, engraved by Gillot, published by Jules Rouam, Librairie de l Art, Paris, 1887 (colour engraving) by Habert-Dys

At the Dentist (oil on canvas)
STC96385 At the Dentist (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Cartoon, Vulcans Best Customer (Peace)
Cartoon, Vulcans Best Customer -- the angel of Peace asks the blacksmith Vulcan if hes very busy. A list of weapons to be produced is written up on the wall on the right

Sculptured stones of Scotland (litho)
6013638 Sculptured stones of Scotland (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sculptured stones of Scotland)

Circles, plate 42 from Fantaisies decoratives, engraved by Gillot
REV279427 Circles, plate 42 from Fantaisies decoratives, engraved by Gillot, published by Jules Rouam, Librairie de l Art, Paris, 1887 (colour engraving) by Habert-Dys

Butterfly collector tools, 19th century. Butterfly net, raquet nets, pincers, pins, etc. Handcoloured lithograph from Musee du Naturaliste dedie a la Jeunesse, Histoire des Papillons

La marche sur Paris, poster for Le Mot, Monday 7th January 1914 (colour litho)
STC255926 La marche sur Paris, poster for Le Mot, Monday 7th January 1914 (colour litho) by Iribe, Paul (1883-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

18th century surgeon performing a trepanning operation on a mans head, with various surgical equipment: Jean Louis Petits lever 2, trestle 3, Valets pincers 4, cauterizers 5-8, round plaque 9

Stand of fire irons in polished wrought iron, designed by Ernest Gimson. circa 1910

A Crab on the Seashore (colour woodblock print)
CH401504 A Crab on the Seashore (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Japanese, out of copyright

Saddler and Harness Maker (engraving)
2801999 Saddler and Harness Maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saddler and Harness Maker)

House-Painter and Glazier (engraving)
2801981 House-Painter and Glazier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: House-Painter and Glazier)

Window w11 depicting St Agatha (stained glass)
722448 Window w11 depicting St Agatha (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Saint-Quentin Cathedral, Aisne, France; French, out of copyright

St. Apollonia (colour engraving)
CHT225115 St. Apollonia (colour engraving) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642) (after); Ordre National des Pharmaciens, Paris, France; (add.info)

Box in the form of a crab, Qianlong period, 1736-95 (ivory)
PFR206718 Box in the form of a crab, Qianlong period, 1736-95 (ivory) by Chinese School (18th century); width: 18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Troublemaker (coloured engraving)
5999534 A Troublemaker (coloured engraving) by Sperling, Heinrich (1844-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Troublemaker)

Brass-Founder (engraving)
2801947 Brass-Founder (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brass-Founder. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

A scorpion at London Zoo in 1929 (b / w photo)
3741750 A scorpion at London Zoo in 1929 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Tools, weapons, and ornaments of the Early Iron Age (engraving)
962190 Tools, weapons, and ornaments of the Early Iron Age (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tools, weapons, and ornaments of the Early Iron Age)

Pincers (chromolitho)
977717 Pincers (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pincers. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Pincers (engraving)
2807167 Pincers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pincers. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Page from The New Picture Book (colour litho)
2811958 Page from The New Picture Book (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The New Picture Book being Pictorial Lessons on Form)

Window depicting St Agatha (stained glass)
721768 Window depicting St Agatha (stained glass) by English School, (15th century); Church of St. Mary, Payhembury, Devon, UK; English, out of copyright

Historiated initial G depicting St. Agatha (vellum)
MMT215644 Historiated initial G depicting St. Agatha (vellum) by Italian School; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Historiated initial V depicting St. Agatha (vellum)
MMT215665 Historiated initial V depicting St. Agatha (vellum) by Benvenuto di Giovanni, (1436-c.1518); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

The upholsterer, c. 1900 (colour litho)
REV326132 The upholsterer, c.1900 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

A Texas Scorpion at London Zoo in 1928 (b / w photo)
3688396 A Texas Scorpion at London Zoo in 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Saint Agatha, c. 1465. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
Saint Agatha, c. 1465

New shoes
Gert van den Bosch

Work, c. 1863. Creator: Pierre Puvis de Chavannes
Work, c. 1863

Christ Nailed to the Cross; verso: Christ Nailed to the Cross, from Speculum Passionis Domini Nostri Ihesu Christi, 1507

Plate 70 from Los Caprichos : Devout Profession (Devota profesion. ), 1799
Plate 70 from Los Caprichos : Devout Profession (Devota profesion.), 1799

The Swordsmith, 1802. Creator: Hokusai
The Swordsmith, 1802

Crabs Near the Waters Edge, ca. 1830. Creator: Gakutei
Crabs Near the Waters Edge, ca. 1830

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) silhouetted at sunset. The Netherlands. August

The Lamentation, ca. 1450. Creator: Petrus Christus
The Lamentation, ca. 1450

Land crab crawling on red sandstone after overnight storm. Shunan Zhuhai National Park, Sichuan Province, China

Metalworkers, Styria, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Metalworkers, Styria, Austria, c1935. Factory workers using an industrial hammer to shape steel. From " Osterreich - Land Und Volk", (Austria, Land and People). [R

Land Crab (Gecarcinus planatus) in defensive display, Socorro Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere Reserve / Archipielago de Revillagigedo UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site (Socorro Islands)

Cutlery-making, c1750s. Plate taken from volume II of Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne de Science, des Arts et des Metiers

Refining copper using the Hungarian process, 1683. Copperplate engraving showing cupellation cakes being roasted, releasing lead. The lead obtained is smelted at top left

Samurai crab (Heikea japonica). This crab is native to Japan, where it is known as the Samurai crab or Heikegani, and lives at a depth of 30 to 100 metres

Saxon Tools - a. Pair of Shears b. Pincers or Tongs c. Other Pincers d. Nippers e. Axe f. Hammer g. Chisel h. i
Saxon Tools - a. Pair of Shears b. Pincers or Tongs c. Other Pincers d. Nippers e. Axe f. Hammer g. Chisel h.i. Hammers. From The History of Progress in Great Britain, published 1866

Christ child crowns St. Catherine Mary Christ child
Christ child crowns St. Catherine, Mary with the Christ child on his lap, seated on a throne decorated with foliage in an arbor. Christ crowns St. Catherine kneeling before him

Holy Apollonia Part series 24 representations
Holy Apollonia, Holy Apollonia. Part of a series of 24 representations of female martyrs (martyrologium). The performances feature borders with flowers and animals

Pterygotus, pre-historic sea scorpion

The Crucifixion, 1527. Creator: Hans Burgkmair, the Elder
The Crucifixion, 1527

Wild black camel spider hunting at night in Morocco
A scary looking nocturnal arthropod, this carnivorous camel spider prowls open ground at night, looking for any prey item it can overwhelm with its oversized chelicerae

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"Pincers: A Journey through Time and Trades" Step back in time to 1875, where blacksmiths wielded these sturdy pincers as essential tools of their trade. These iron jaws were the backbone of their craft, shaping metal with precision and strength. But pincers weren't limited to the realm of blacksmithing alone. Saddlers and upholsterers also relied on these versatile tools to manipulate leather and fabric, ensuring every stitch was perfect. Tanneries echoed with the clink of pincer jaws as skilled craftsmen worked tirelessly to create supple hides. Interestingly enough, the name "pincer" draws inspiration from nature's own formidable tool - the tarantula spider. Just like its eight-legged counterpart, these gripping instruments held a powerful grip on materials they encountered. Legend has it that even St Dunstan used his divine might against none other than the devil himself in 1826. Armed with his trusty pincers, he caught hold of Satan's nose and refused to let go until he promised never to tempt him again. Beyond Europe's shores lay another fascinating creature associated with pincers – the European mole cricket. With its unique forelimbs resembling miniature pinchers, this insect burrowed underground using its specialized appendages. Jewellers in 1827 delicately handled precious gems using fine-tipped pincers; each movement executed meticulously under magnifying lenses. Their nimble fingers ensured that no stone would be misplaced or damaged during intricate designs. Venturing into exotic lands brought us face-to-face with creatures like Sally lightfoot crabs from Galapagos Islands or Alican Land's Sidney Squirrel who skillfully utilized their own set of natural pincers for survival amidst challenging environments. Intriguing tales unfolded within pages titled "Fantastic Adventures - The Living Dead, " where heroes battled supernatural forces armed not only with courage but also unconventional weapons like pincers.