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Smelting iron and hammering bars with a mechanical hammer, 1556. From De re metallica by Georgius Agricola. (Basel, 1556)
Artists reconstruction of casting weapons in the Iron Age, 1889. In the left background metal is being heated in a furnace, while at the right molten metal is being poured into a mould
Artists reconstruction of a late Iron Age forge, 1890. In the centre a smith is hammering iron, while in the background another is working at the furnace
Niagara Cast Iron Bridge, New York, USA, c1855-c1860Niagara Cast Iron Bridge, New York, USA. The railway bridge connecting Canada and the USA across the Niagara River was engineered by John Augustus Roebling
Phoenix Iron and Bridge Works, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, 1873Putting ball of white-hot iron into a rotary squeezer to remove the slag and cinder, and force the metal into the shape of a cylinder or bloom
General view of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, 1833. Showing smoke pouring from the chimneys of the numerous foundries and rolling mills. From Scenes of American Wealth and Industry. [Boston, 1833]
Iron bridge across the Severn at Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, England, built 1779 (1795). Artist: Samuel IrelandAbraham Darby IIIs iron bridge across the Severn at Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, England. First iron bridge in world, built between 1776 and 1779
Opening of the International Exhibition, 1862. At the Crystal Palace by Queen Victorias cousin, George, Duke of Cambridge. Chromolithograph, London, August, 1862
Interior of the Crystal Palace during the International Exhibition, 1862. Majolica fountain by Minton. Chromolithograph
Reconstruction of a Roman kitchen, showing a bronze pan on an iron grid over a charcoal fire
Roman iron-working tongs from Chatillion, France
Inflation of Charles and the Robert brothers hydrogen balloon, 1783 (c1807). Jean and Noel Robert helping Jacques Charles (1746-1823)
Inflating a hydrogen balloon, 1845. Hydrogen is produced by covering barrels of iron filings with sulphuric acid. The gas is then fed into the balloon
Hindu philosopher Pararum Soatuntre Perkasanund reclining on a bed of iron spikes, 1811Pararum Soatuntre Perkasanund displaying his devotional discipline by reclining on a bed of iron spikes, 1811. These Hindu philosophers and holy men followed an ancient tradition
IK Brunels steam ship Great Eastern showing housing for paddle wheel, and sails, 1857IK Brunels steam ship Great Eastern showing housing for paddle wheel, and sails. Print published London 1857
Page from Klees golf catalogue, American, c 1940-c1960. The page features illustrations of Wilson Sam Snead Model golf clubs
Page from a golf equipment catalogue, c1925-c1940. The page shows illustrations of part of the range of golf clubs manufactured by R Wylie Hill & Co of 20 Buchanan Street, Glasgow
Page from a golf equipment catalogue, c1920-c1960. The page shows illustrations of part of the range of golf clubs manufactured by The Burke Golf Company of Newark, Ohio, USA
Page from a golf equipment catalogue, 1928. The page shows illustrations of woods and irons from the range of golf clubs manufactured by Spalding
Early iron golf clubs; showing the different faces of the clubs
Golf club faces, c1920s. Right to left: waffle face; mesh ball face; Spalding Crowfly Waterfall; McGregor backspin mashie; Wilsonian mashie; Spalding Crowflight; McGill medal mashie niblick; Diamond
Burke Golf Co catalogue showing putters and ladies iron golf clubs, c1920s
Golf irons from a golfing catalogue
The Golden Wedding, 1875. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Golden Wedding, 1875. Iron, represented by Vulcan, and steam, represented by Vapour, are congratulated by Mr Punch on their 50 harmonious years
The British Tar of The Future, 1862. With the advances in ship building racing ahead after the move from wood to iron, here Mr Punch shows the Jack Tar of the future clad
