Tonne Collection

St Pancras Station, 2012. Creator: Ethel Davies
‘ The Meeting Place, a 30 foot high, 20 tonne bronze statue of a couple embracing by Paul Day, representing the traditional meeting place of under the clock at a railway station

Perkeo, bouffon de Charles-Philippe, statue grotesque en bois peint placee vis-a-vis la grosse tonne d Heidelberg
3629493 Perkeo, bouffon de Charles-Philippe, statue grotesque en bois peint placee vis-a-vis la grosse tonne d Heidelberg (engraving) by French School

Fiat 3000 Model 21 tank, post-WW1
A Fiat 3000 Model 21 tank, in production from 1919, in service from 1921, described as a light tank weighing 6 tonnes. Date: 1920

Life on Ganymede
The Cat-Women of Ganymede, one of Jupiters moons : our artist has drawn both from science and from imagination (a gram of the former, a tonne of the latter...)

German V2 Rocket 1945
The V2 Vergeltungswaffe (revenge weapon) rocket was the first long-range ballistic missile, carrying a 1-tonne warhead which it delivered at a speed of 5000 k/h

The Bell - Bonsecours, Seine-Maritime department, France
Bell (weighing over 6 tons) at Bonsecours (Bon-Secours) - a commune in the Seine-Maritime department in the Haute-Normandie region in northern France; kept outside due to its weight being too heavy

Antonov An-124 of Volga Dnepr - the 95-tonne compressor loading

Illustration of weights and a ruler

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"Tonne: A Symbol of Strength and Power" The St Pancras Station in 2012, captured by Ethel Davies, stands as a testament to the grandeur and magnificence of architectural marvels. Amongst its many wonders lies an intriguing piece called "Perkeo, " a grotesque wooden statue placed opposite the imposing Heidelberg tonne. This engraving transports us to a time when artistry met eccentricity. In that same year at St Pancras Station, Ethel Davies's lens captures another momentous scene. The hustle and bustle of commuters intertwines with the history embedded within these walls, reminding us that even amidst modernity, echoes of the past persist. Post-World War I introduces us to the Fiat 3000 Model 21 tank - a formidable machine embodying strength and resilience. Its presence on battlefields signifies both destruction and protection, leaving an indelible mark on history. Venturing beyond our earthly realm, we delve into life on Ganymede - one of Jupiter's moons. Here, perhaps hidden beneath its icy surface or floating above in ethereal forms, lies mysteries waiting to be unraveled; secrets held by this celestial body weighing billions of tonnes. As World War II rages on relentlessly across Europe, German V2 rockets soar through the skies like fiery arrows aimed at destruction. These technological marvels represent mankind's relentless pursuit for power but also serve as reminders of humanity's capacity for devastation. Traveling now to Bonsecours in France brings us face-to-face with "The Bell. " Standing tall against time's passage is this symbol of endurance and unity – casting its shadow over Seine-Maritime department for centuries – it weighs heavily upon our collective memory. Amongst giants soars Antonov An-124 – Volga Dnepr’s pride – carrying within it immense potential concealed behind its colossal frame.