Antique Saw

The saws were actually steel bands, about four meters long.

He spent ten years in the Royal Glasgow Queen's Yeomanry and saw service in the Boer War. After the war he turned to painting, mostly landscapes in oil, being influenced by the Dutch...

Its A-frame legs are braced for stability, while the angled notches and pegs at each end suggest its original purpose as a workbench or saw trestle—designed for enduring physical str...

In the 19th century, traditional Russian dress fascinated Western European readers, who saw it as a blend of Eastern and European influences.

A bad harvest in 1795 led to food riots; there was a prolonged crisis during 1799–1801, and the period from 1805 to 1813 saw a sequence of bad harvests and high prices.

Significantly, one of the causes of Vincent's tragic disagreement with Gachet, leading him to quit the doctor's home for the nearby inn, where he took his own life, was what van Gogh...

The British counsul facilitated his visit in Alexandria, and Roberts had access to a boat, a crew of eight men and a servant. He went to Cairo, saw the pyramids and the sphinx and t...

The stylised thistle decoration points to a Scottish maker and we attribute this piece to Edinburgh Crystal, who manufactured cut glass items in Scotland from c. 1820s to 2006. 1921 ...

He was a key figure in the Counter-Reformation and patron of the arts and architecture, commissioning monumental works like El Escorial. His reign also saw major events such as the S...

This type of bronze work reflects Meiji period metal craftsmanship, which saw a fusion of traditional Japanese motifs with highly refined casting and chasing techniques.

Limited Active Service: The Württemberg and its sister ships saw little active combat, as they were primarily stationed along the German coast.

Inspired by the discoveries of Pompeii and Herculaneum, this era saw a revival of Greek and Roman styles. There was a sharp movement away from the Rococo style, as curved lines and h...

Produced mainly in Germany, France, and Austria, these figures typically depicted elegant women, dancers, or fashionable ladies of the day. The 1920s and 1930s saw particularly imagi...

The table is undoubtedly by a good maker and although I couldn't find the design in The Pictorial Dictionary of British 19th Century Furniture Design, I saw that the designers T. Kin...

In his book on art, The Analysis of Beauty, Hogarth claimed that the critics had branded all his women as harlots and all his men as caricatures, and complained: …the whole nest of ...

Depictions include the crane-footed proboscis mite (Fig. 1), juggler water spider (Fig. 2), claw-footed mite (Fig. 3), pigeon saw mite (Fig. 4), red-yellow crane foot (Fig. 5), paras...

As a great patron of the arts, he supported masters like Diego Velázquez, whose portraits of the king remain iconic. Yet his rule also saw the decline of Spanish imperial power, exac...

He also contributed to various periodicals prior to World War I, including Le Mot (The Word) and the Almanac of Arts and Letters ( L'Almanach des Lettres et des Arts). Dufy's Races ...

In an interview, he said, “My mother says that from the time I was four years old, I could draw any animal I saw, and draw it fairly well, too.” At 16, Bull’s first job was learnin...

As part of the transformation of Paris, Prefect Haussmann designed this important traffic axis as a diagonal path linking the Grands Boulevards to the Farmers' General wall. Haussman...

Likely dating from the early to mid-20th century, these pieces draw from Baroque Revival or Neoclassical styles, which saw a resurgence in decorative arts during the interwar years a...

It was created circa 1884 after a stay of the artist in Holland. In The Hague he saw a group of orphan girls whose pious singing charmed and inspired him to draw.

He was condemned to an eternity in Hades for angering the Gods and was forced to stand forever in water that, when he bent to drink, would recede and to gaze upon foods he could only...

(this exhibition traveled to Los Angeles, California, The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, February 9 – May 6, 1984 and Denver, Colorado, The Denver Art Museum, June 13 – August 19,...

The new Oushak industry saw two major shifts in design: Floral patterns in the Persian tradition were incorporated in to design and room size, decorative carpets were woven as Europe...

A really superb example of Pryses' time in North Atrica and of his ability to perfectly capture the scenes he saw around him. Unsigned. Provenance: From the artist's estate.

The top planks are impossibly thick, patinated by saws and hand tools necessary to the carpenter’s craft, punctured with five holes to adjust a “holdfast” iron rod for securing a pro...

Attributed to John Sell Cotman (1782-1842) Hotel du Bourgtheroulde, Rouen Watercolour with touches of bodycolour (gouache) 11¾ x 9 inches without frame and mount 21x 18 inches with f...

Measuring approximately 20 x 33 cm on its original 39 x 51 cm mount, the print captures the ship navigating stormy waters, reflecting its robust design. Though it saw limited action,...

Held in 1945, the Yalta Conference saw the leaders of the Allied powers—Joseph Stalin, Winston Churchill, and Franklin D.

High-quality early Biedermeier Roll-top or Cylinder Secretaire or Writing Cabinet from South Germany around 1820. Very thick cherrywood saw veneer on softwood and solid cherrywood. E...

This period in Scandinavian art – often termed the Modern Breakthrough – saw young artists turn from idealized subjects to scenes of everyday life and truthful depictions of nature.

The state also acquired numerous of his monumental pieces, and he always enjoyed acclaim from the critics, appreciation from art lovers, and recognition from his fellow artists, incl...

This example has the most alluring rich chocolate color while still maintaining a near flawless appearance. The "serrated" saw tooth edges are classic twisted gwindel form.

It captures the historical geography of an era that saw Belgium and The Netherlands play key roles in international trade and cultural exchange.

Born in France during the Régence period that saw the transition of power between the late Louis XIV and his great-grandson Louis XV who was still too young to reign, this exquisite ...

Marc Isambard Brunel [ Isambard Kingdom’s father] built the first steam driven saw mill, and invented a circular saw that could be used to cut veneers thinly and evenly for the first...

A few other noteworthy inclusions are Christ and a rare depiction of God, who according to the Bible "heard the sound of words, but saw no form". St. John, being a messenger of God, ...

John Colborne entered the Army in 1794. He first saw active service in the Dutch Helder campaign of 1799 and took part in an expedition to Egypt two years later.

Marc Isambard Brunel [ Isambard Kingdom’s father] built the first steam driven saw mill, and invented a circular saw that could be used to cut veneers thinly and evenly for the first...

The early 20th century saw this kind of pin/brooch watch created for nurses.

The intricate detailing and numbering suggest it was part of a curated series, likely produced between the 1890s and 1900s, during a peak period of Art Nouveau influence. This era sa...

The King of the Nagas, Muchalinda, saw the Buddha lost in meditation, unprotected, and unaware of the dangerous storm around him.

Berthe Morisot visited him in London in 1874, and he travelled to Venice with Édouard Manet at about the same time. He regularly saw Whistler, who influenced Tissot's Thames river sc...

Coade Stone During the 1780s, classical architecture saw a burst in popularity and Coade stone was one of the industry front runners.

The inscription below reads: 'One might as well shave with a saw!'. Signed with initials. Presented in Hogarth style frame.

In his earlier career, Cagliani appeared as a painter of a clear romantic taste, whom in some way saw himself discordant with the posthumous teachings of Mosè Bianchi.

Exceptional c1840's French Louis Philippe Cut Crystal Chandelier Signed by Baccarat France. I saw this piece in France and had to have it. There are 2 replaced parts, 3rd piece from ...

Marc Isambard Brunel [Isambard Kingdom’s father] built the first steam driven saw mill, and invented a circular saw that could be used to cut veneers thinly and evenly for the first ...

An ambitious thirty-something, Martin-Ferrières saw the Parisian Salons as an opportunity to establish himself in the eyes of both the public and critics.

However, Philip began to be fascinated by the plates he saw in periodicals and became more and more interested in art.

He spent a winter in the schools and hospitals, and saw something of the social life of the Paris of Charles X.

Gray adopted a pointillist technique for her 1914 painting, The Missing Trawler now in the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. World War I saw Gray produce some of her ...

He was first exposed to the power of color during a trip to France in 1906, when he saw the work of the French Impressionists. This interest only grew when he was exposed to the work...

The first tonneau, or barrel shaped watches were designed by Louis Cartier based on some barrels he saw on the docks in Marseille France.

The American Arts & Crafts movement, which flourished from about 1880 to 1920, emphasized handmade craftsmanship, natural materials, and simplicity of form. This period saw a reactio...

However, at this time of his life he saw all of this as just artistic training and did not consider leaving the military career for art.

Once the Bird of Paradise, originally from New Guinea, was venerated by local natives who saw in him the bird of divinity, perhaps because of its almost supernatural beauty, the bird...

George Washington ordered a watch similar to this one after he saw the one purchased by Thomas Jefferson for James Madison.

However, at this time of his life he saw all of this as just artistic training and did not consider leaving the military career for art.