Pliers Collection

Tools used in carpentry and joinery
Various tools used in carpentry and joinery, including a vice, saws, chisels, a plane, pliers, a compass and a hammer

Various shoemaking tools
Various tools used by a shoemaker or cobbler, including scissors, pliers, hammers, a skewer, a ruler and strong thread

Blacksmiths outside their forge
A superb photograph of six Blacksmiths and coachbuilders posing for a photograph outside their forge/workshop, each holding the tools of their trade

Blacksmith at work in his forge
An elderly blacksmith hammering a horseshoe on his anvil. The owner of the horse awaiting a new set of shoes looks in at the window, while the blacksmiths cat scratches an ear on the work bench

Tools used by a saddler and upholsterer
Various tools used by a saddler and upholsterer, including pliers, pincers, skewers, needles and a knife

Italian dentist - Naples
Postcard entitled Neopolitan Customs ! An elderly lady about to have one of her teeth removed courtesy of the dentist and his rather serious-looking pair of pliers!! Date: circa 1910

Jeweller at his bench with leather covers. His tools include files, drills, hammer, pliers, wire drawer and crucible. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades

Christ in the House of His Parents, 1863 (oil on canvas)
VFS109726 Christ in the House of His Parents, 1863 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96) & Solomon, Rebecca (1832-1886); 38.1x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Silver jewellery parts and work tools are seen in the workshop of goldsmith Gavriel Touboul in Jerusalem January 17, 2018. Picture taken January 17, 2018. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun

Dentist laughing as he uses pincers to pull a bad tooth from the mouth of an old woman
FLO4718324 Dentist laughing as he uses pincers to pull a bad tooth from the mouth of an old woman. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Butterfly collector's tools from the 18th century: pins 3, curved needle to support antennae 5
FLO4671158 Butterfly collector's tools from the 18th century: pins 3, curved needle to support antennae 5, clockmaker's tweezers 7, entomologist's tweezers 8, pliers 10, pin cutters 11

Eye surgery and instruments for dental surgery - Plate from " L'Encyclopedie" by Denis Diderot (1713-1784)
FLO4611866 Eye surgery and instruments for dental surgery - Plate from " L'Encyclopedie" by Denis Diderot (1713-1784) and Jean Le Rond D'Alembert (1717-1783)

Trompe l'oeil - Letter Rack with a Barber-Surgeon's Instruments, 1668. Creator: Cornelis Norbertus Gysbrechts
Trompe l'oeil - Letter Rack with a Barber-Surgeon's Instruments, 1668

Portrait of a sculptor, c1835. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a sculptor, c1835

Craftsman at work, surrounded by handcrafted metal objects and by tools. Date of Photograph:1879-1881

Various kinds of problems, writings from the Codex Forster III, c.20r, by Leonardo da Vinci, housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance

Masks hunged Italy. Date of Photograph:10/03/1962

Area reserved for tanning leather in the Pedani Tannery. Italy Pedani Tannery. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

St. Lucy and St. Apollonia: busts by Giovanni della Robbia in the Main Cloister of the Carthusian Monastery in Florence. Florence Monastery of Galluzzo Bust High Renaissance, Renaissance

Chasuble of red satin with gold-lace embroidery of the parish church of Cento Minerbio parish church Planet Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Hand Grips Pliers Date: 1947

The Wider Image: London life laid bare in rubbish along the Thames
A broken pair of pliers lies on a piece of coloured card in London, Britain, March 9, 2017. A selection of objects were found on the bank of the River Thames during low tide

The Devout Profession, plate 70 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) (see also 175022)
IND81689 The Devout Profession, plate 70 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) (see also 175022) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21x16.6 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

The Dead Christ (oil on canvas)
PWI90059 The Dead Christ (oil on canvas) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dijon, France; © Peter Willi

The Wire Cutter, 1916 (colour litho)
701834 The Wire Cutter, 1916 (colour litho) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coupeur de fils de fer French soldier cutting German barbed wire on the Western Front)

Pieta, c. 1686. Creator: Filippo Parodi
Pieta, c. 1686

Saints Apollonia, Barbara, and Agatha, 1490 / 1500. Creator: Master Alejo
Saints Apollonia, Barbara, and Agatha, 1490/1500

The Descent from the Cross, 1550-1600. Creator: Giovanni Battista Cavalieri
The Descent from the Cross, 1550-1600

The Entombment, ca. 1622. Creator: Giovanni Temini
The Entombment, ca. 1622

First Tooth, 1866 (oil on canvas)
CH38545 First Tooth, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Hughes, Edward (1829-1908); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The processes and apparatus of taxidermy (litho)
6013434 The processes and apparatus of taxidermy (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The processes and apparatus of taxidermy)

Comic postcard, Plumber and maid in kitchen Date: 20th century

A Village Scene with a Dentist Pulling Teeth and Peasants Fighting Outside a Tavern, c
LST204179 A Village Scene with a Dentist Pulling Teeth and Peasants Fighting Outside a Tavern, c.1630-40 (oil on canvas) by Bloot, Peter de (c.1601/2-58) (attr)

An Illustration to Rip van Winkle: They Were Ruled by an Old Squaw Spirit
652067 An Illustration to Rip van Winkle: They Were Ruled by an Old Squaw Spirit, 1904 (pen and black ink and watercolour on card) by Rackham

A Gentlemans Tool Chest, from the catalogue of Cutler & Co. (engraving)
STC209622 A Gentlemans Tool Chest, from the catalogue of Cutler & Co. (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Bottle depicting a dentist (ceramic)
XIR212992 Bottle depicting a dentist (ceramic) by French School, (18th century); Musee du Ranquet, Clermont-Ferrand, France; French, out of copyright

18th century lacrimal gland operation and surgical equipment
18th century lacrimal gland operation 6, and dental surgical equipment: silver spoon to cover the eye 1, cauterizing funnel 2 and cauterizer 3, bone perforator 4, teeth scaler 5, probe 7, splints 8

Watchmaker (engraving)
2802011 Watchmaker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watchmaker. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

The Deposition (bodycolour on vellum heightened with gold)
615468 The Deposition (bodycolour on vellum heightened with gold) by Clovio, Giorgio-Giulio (1498-1578) (circle of); 27.2x20.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian

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

Making Traps, illustration from L Art de l Artillerie
XDT217878 Making Traps, illustration from L Art de l Artillerie by Wolff de Senftenberg, late 16th century (pencil & w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); Min

Tools and toolboxes from a trade catalogue of domestic goods and fittings, c
STC174287 Tools and toolboxes from a trade catalogue of domestic goods and fittings, c.1890-1910 (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

The Three Fates
3564853 The Three Fates by Salviati, Francesco de Rossi (1510-63); Galleria Palatina & Appartamenti Reali di Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany

Gas-Fitter (engraving)
2801974 Gas-Fitter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gas-Fitter. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

A shoe and bootmaker and their tools, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et
STC243967 A shoe and bootmaker and their tools, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

Capture of a town by fire, illustration from Historia de Gentibus
CHT224472 Capture of a town by fire, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus by Olaus Magnus (1490-1558), published in Rome, 1555 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Italian School

The Devout Profession, plate 70 of Los caprichos
CHT175022 The Devout Profession, plate 70 of Los caprichos, late 18th century (coloured etching) (see also 81689) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Jeweller (engraving)
2801983 Jeweller (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeweller. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

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Pliers: The Versatile Tools of Craftsmanship and Artistry From carpentry to shoemaking, blacksmithing to dentistry, they have been an indispensable tool in various trades throughout history. These versatile instruments have aided craftsmen and artisans in their meticulous work, allowing them to shape and manipulate materials with precision. In the realm of carpentry and joinery, pliers serve as trusted companions. They assist in gripping nails firmly while they are being driven into wood or extracting stubborn ones when needed. Their sturdy jaws provide a secure grip on screws during installation or removal, ensuring accuracy in every task. Shoemakers also rely on these tools for their intricate craft. Pliers aid in stretching leather for a perfect fit or securing tiny nails that hold soles together. With skilled hands wielding pliers, shoemakers bring comfort and style to our feet. Blacksmiths can often be seen outside their fiery forges, forging metal into magnificent shapes using pliers as extensions of their hands. Whether it's bending red-hot iron bars or twisting them into ornate designs, these trusty tools allow blacksmiths to mold metal with finesse. The saddler and upholsterer employ pliers extensively too; they use them to pull tight stitches through thick layers of fabric or leather when creating exquisite horse saddles or luxurious furniture upholstery. Even dentists find value in this humble tool. In Naples' bustling streets, an Italian dentist delicately wields his pliers while performing dental procedures that ensure healthy smiles for his patients. Jewelers meticulously handle delicate pieces at their benches adorned with protective leather covers. Pliers play a crucial role here too – whether it's shaping precious metals like silver into intricate designs or carefully grasping gemstones during setting processes – these tools enable jewelers to create stunning works of wearable art. Artistic depictions also showcase the significance throughout history.