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Topaz crystalAn imperial topaz crystal from Brazil, length 101mm long. Topaz comprises of (aluminum silicate fluoride hydroxide)
Baryte crystalsYellow prisms of the minreal baryte (BaSO4) on hematite (iron oxide) from Dalmellington Mine, Frizington, Cumbria
Revophone Crystal Set
Hemimorphite crystals enclosed in rock crystalHemimorphite, formerly known as calamine is comprised of (hydrated zinc silicate hydroxide). Magnification = x1.2
Kornerupine (magnesium aluminum iron boro-silicate hydroxide) is a rare boro-silicate mineral which occurs in a range of greens and browns - this emerald colour is exceptional
Citrine and sapphireFine and poor examples of gem cutting and polishing. A superbly cut citrine (a yellow variety of quartz) and a poorly cut sapphire (blue), a variety of the mineral Corundum (aluminium oxide)
Fibrolite is an aluminium silicate. It is a rare variety of the mineral sillimanite. This stone from Burma shows blueish-violet and pale yellow pleochroic colours
Lapis lazuli from AfghanistanPolished slab of lapis lazuli containing some brassy-coloured pyrite. Lapis lazuli (sodium calcium aluminum silicate sulphur sulphate) is a rich blue opaque, semi-precious stone
Andalusite cut stoneAndalusite is an aluminium silicate. It shows spectacular red and green pleochroic colours
Malachite cameo and malachite-chrysocolla mass. Malachite (copper carbonate hydroxide), has a distinctive green banding and belongs to the carbonate class
Belt-hook in lapis lazuliCarved chinese belt-hook on a piece of rough lapis lazuli from Badakhstan. Lapis lazuli (sodium calcium aluminum silicate sulphur sulphate) is a rich blue opaque, semi-precious stone
Polished slab of rhodoniteA pink specimen of rhodonite (manganese iron magnesium calcium silicate). Rhodon is greek for rose
Lapis lazuli from SiberiaA polished slab of Siberian Lapis lazuli containing white calcite and some brassy pyrite. Lapis lazuli means blue rock, with the rich colour due to the sulphur in its composition
Turquoise vein in shaleTurquoise (hydrated copper aluminum phosphate) vein in shale, from Victoria, Australia. Turquoise is perhaps the most valuable non-transparent mineral
A collection of turquoise specimensRough, polished and worked specimens of turquoise (Hydrated Copper Aluminum Phosphate). Turquoise is perhaps the most valuable of the non-transparent minerals
TurquoiseFour different examples of worked turquoise. Turquoise (hydrated copper aluminum phosphate) is perhaps one of the most valuable non-transparent minerals
Metal-clad airship (non-rigid). Slate Aircraft
Manufacturing metal sheets with electric lighting. Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. Instituto Geol o y Minero de Espa
Brick making hand shaping - Rangoon - then at tables under a thatched sun shelter, teams of three shape and press it into metal moulds, some children aged 12 (but look more like 8)
Irish farmer with horseAn Irish farmer with a white horse. The horse is wearing blinkers. Date: 1966
Wrights Metal Gas FiresLate 19th Century Showcard - Wrights Metal Gas Fires late 19th century
Button from the Strand Union Workhouse, LondonA corroded metal button from an inmates uniform at the Hackney Union workhouse. Date: Date unknown
Button from Nottingham Union WorkhouseA metal button from an inmates uniform at the Nottingham Union workhouse. Date: Date unknown
Button from Hackney Union Workhouse, LondonA metal button from an inmates uniform at the Hackney Union workhouse. Date: Date unknown
Afternoon Tea & CakesA table beautifully set for a typical English afternoon tea, rock cakes, currants and almond buns, etc. Fine bone China cups and saucers, metal teapot, milk jug, sugar bowl. Date: 1950s
LCC-LFB - Self-contained smoke helmets (BA sets)Self-contained smoke helmets (BA sets) were introduced for use in an atmosphere dense with smoke and dangerous fumes. A special motor appliance fitted for smoke helmet work was based at Southwark HQ
LCC-LFB Fire damage at Woolwich ArsenalTwisted steel girders in the aftermath of a major fire at Woolwich Arsenal, SE London, in April 1906
LCC-LFB Two firemen at hose drill, Southwark SE1Two firemen performing hose drill at Southwark, the brigade headquarters. They are holding a brass composite branch (nozzle) that could only be turned on and off at the pump or hydrant
LCC-LFB fire, 11 Richmond Avenue, IslingtonInterior of a low rise sleeping area at Richmond Avenue, Islington, North London, with possible obstructed window opening and metal container by a wooden chair
NFS(London Region) Boy trapped in a coal scuttleBoy trapped in a milk churn is set free at Brigade HQ on 4 July 1947. The milkman had brought him to the fire station in his milk float
Firefighters doing productive work in lull period, WW2During the longer lulls in firefighting activities, NFS firefighters took part in industrial production for the countrys war needs
LFB Iron Ration Cupboard (Metal Specimen)An example of an Iron Ration Cupboard for the London Fire Brigade(Metal Specimen)
Brillo advertBrillo polishes everything advert showing a little girl doing housework polishing Date: 1900s
Metal comb with design showing Ebisu, one of the seven luckySteelyard & case. Drawing shows a portable balance (also known as a stilyard) with tray at one end and counterweight suspended at the opposite end
Tall, metal, ornate plant stands and figurine, all with dragon motif, on a table. Date between 1870 and 1890
A man engaged in metalwork, appears to be melting statues to reuse the metal, with a kitten next to his left leg. Date between 1790 and 1840
Metal design for sword guards. Date 1878?
National Lincoln Monument, Washington, DC Model for four-tiered stone monument with metal sculptures at each level, Lincoln at top. Date between 1880 and 1909
Free summer art classes for children Drawing and painting, metal craft - sculpture, pottery - lithography : Queensboro Community Art Center
Hundreds are receiving free instruction Drawing, painting, weaving, lithography, sculpture, etching, metal craft, photography, costume illustration at Harlem Community Art Center
Arab Dancers from Tunis, TunisiaTwo beautiful Arab Dancers from Tunis, Tunisia, wearing elaborate metal wrist bracelets and bangles, jewellery, necklaces, shawls, headresses and massive hooped earrings. Date: circa 1910s
$10000 Silver nugget found in Cobolt, Canada$10000 Silver nugget found in Cobolt, 21st May, 1909. Cobolt, Ontario, Canada. 1909
Balloon with open frame wood or metal basket and attached propellers. Date between 1820 and 1840
Tin Mining at Mount Kazbek, Georgia Date: 1903
Annette del Sur publicizing salvage campaign in yard of Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif. Date 1942 Oct
Diamaxion house, metal, adapted corn bin, built by Butler Brothers, Kansas City. Designed and promoted by R. Buckminister Fuller. Date 1941 May
Platinum mining in the Ural Mountains - the cleaning process. The Urals run north to south through western Russia, from the Arctic Ocean to the Ural River and northwestern Kazakhstan. Date: circa 1903
Two Sea Scouts cleaning brass work -- a bell and a lantern. circa 1930s
