Abrahamrees Collection

Pipe organ built by Flight and Robson.. Front and side plans of the pipe organ built by Benjamin Flight and Joseph Robson for the Earl of Kirkwall

Plan and elevation of Stonehenge, Wiltshire.. Ancient stone circle at Stonehenge, Wiltshire, with original plan and elevation, and ruins as of 1816. Copperplate engraving by W

Anatomy of the human heart.. Anatomy of the human heart. Copperplate engraving by Milton from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees

Welsh harps.. Single Welsh harp, ancient triple Welsh harp and modern triple Welsh harp. Copperplate engraving by John Lee from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Joseph Bramahs hydrostatic (hydraulic) press, 18th century.. Joseph Bramahs hydrostatic (hydraulic) press, sections of the pump and cylinder, 18th century

Viol d amour, mandore, Spanish guitar and lute.. Viol d amour (1), mandore (2), Spanish guitar (3) and lute (4). Copperplate engraving by John Lee after a drawing by T

Orrery built by British astronomer William Pearson.. Orrery built by British astronomer William Pearson. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

High-pressure steam engine, elevations, 19th century.. High-pressure steam engine used with the dredging machine on the River Thames, elevations, 19th century

Surgical equipment including saws, knives and scalpels.. Surgical equipment including amputating and metacarpal saws, knives, catling, bistoury, scalpel, needle, tenaculum

Anatomy of the horse - intestines.. Anatomy of the horse- stomach and intestines. Copperplate engraving by Scott from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature

Parts and mechanisms of repeating and alarm watches.. Parts and mechanisms of repeating and alarm watches. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by B. L

Thomas Mudges timekeeper, 18th century horology.. Thomas Mudges timekeeper detached lever escapement, 1754. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an Illustration by J

John Smeatons water gin winding engine, 19th century.. John Smeatons design for a water gin (winding engine) for drawing coals from the pits, 19th century. Copperplate engraving by W

Surveying level or grand theodolite designed by Jesse Ramsden.. Surveying level or grand theodolite designed by Jesse Ramsden. Copperplate engraving by W. Lowry after an Illustration by J

John Bramahs banknote printing press.. John Bramahs banknote printing press for printing sequential serial numbers, 1806. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an illustration by J

Anatomy of the human skull.. Anatomy of the human skull: Georgian female, Turk, African, Calmuck and Caribs. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Matthew Boulton and James Watts steam engine, 1776.. Matthew Boulton and James Watts steam engine, elevation and plan of the beam floor, 1776

Pneumatics of an air rifle.. Pneumatics of the Girandoni air rifle showing the air reservoir in the butt and lead bullets in a magazine, and loading mechanism

Anatomy of birds: skeleton.. Anatomy of birds- skeleton. Copperplate engraving by Milton from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees

Doric order capital, column and base from the Parthenon.. Architectural column, capital and base of the Doric order from the Temple of Minerva called the Parthenon in Athens

Perspective view of a common printing press, 18th century.. Perspective view of a common printing press, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an illustration by J

Grecian and Roman architectural moldings.. Grecian and Roman architectural moldings. Greek fillet listel annulet, cyma recta, fascia, echinus ovolo, talon enriched, astragal, Doric

Ancient Roman musical instruments.. Testudo or lyre of Amphion (1, 2), lyre held by Terpsichore (3), psaltery (4), triangular harp or Trigonium (5), Abyssinian testudo (6)

Rigging plans for sailing ships, 18th century.. Rigging plans for sailing ships, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Milton after an illustration by Glover from Abraham Rees -Cyclopedia or

Rigging for sailing ships, 18th century.. Rigging for sailing ships, including cordage, bale slings, butt slings, can hook slings, ropes, blocks and pulleys, 18th century

Horology; John Arnolds and Thomas Earnshaws chronometers.. Horology; John Arnolds chronometer, and Thomas Earnshaws chronometer with standard detent escapement

Windmill elevation, plan, side, showing power generating machine. Windmill elevation, plan, side, showing power generating machinery, 19th century. Copperplate engraving by W

Egyptian capitals.. Example of Egyptian capitals and architectural fragments in front of a pyramid. Copperplate engraving by James Lewis from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Anatomy of human internal organs.. Anatomy of human internal organs from the front showing heart, stomach, intestines, kidneys and bladder

Stocking frame, knitting machine, 18th century.. Stocking frame, knitting machine, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an Illustration by J

Arch lute, mandolin and mandola.. Arch lute (1), mandolin (2) and mandola (3). Copperplate engraving by John Lee after a drawing by T

Hunting horns, serpent, French horn, bugle and trombone.. Hunting horns (1, 2), serpent (3), French horn (4), bugle (5) and sacbut or trombone (6). Brass and woodwind musical instruments

Russian musical instruments.. Goudok Rebec fiddle with three strings, Gelaika pipes, double flutes of the ancients, hunting horn of Siberia, Rojok (rozhok) trumpet

Interior of an English church organ.. Interior mechanism of an English church organ showing pipes, bellows, stops, keys, choir, swell and great organ

Rotary press printing machine patented by Bacon and Donkin.. First rotary press printing machine patented by printer Richard Bacon and engineer Bryan Donkin, 1813

Steam boat, Maudslays and Murrays steam engine, 19th century.. Marine steam engines- steam boat, elevation and plan, Henry Maudslays side-lever steam engine 1815

Vertical windmill, Captain Stephen Hooper s
Vertical windmill, Captain Stephen Hoopers horizontal windmill.. Windmills: common vertical windmill and Captain Stephen Hoopers horizontal windmill in Margate, 18th century

Ionic column from the temple of Minerva Polias at Priene.. Ionic column from the temple of Minerva Polias at Priene. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal

Artillery - cannon carriage.. Artillery - gun carriage of the early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Battering ram and catapult.. Artillery- Aries or wooden battering ram and catapult used by Lord Heathfield at the siege of Gibraltar

Roman arches.. Architectural drawings of the Arch of Adrian at Athens and the Arch of Septimius Severus at Rome. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal

Attic, Doric and Ionic features from Greek architecture.. Attic, Doric and Ionic features from Greek architecture. Attic bases from the Temple of Jupiter Olympius

Spinning Jenny, multi-spindle spinning, 18th century.. Spinning Jenny, multi-spindle spinning frame invented by James Hargreaves, 18th century

Astronomical instruments: achromatic telescopes and dynameters.. Astronomical instruments- achromatic telescopes and dynameters. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Astronomical chart of the constellation of Orion.. Astronomical chart of the constellation of Orion. Copperplate engraving by Milton after a drawing by L

Astronomical telescopes.. Astronomical telescopes, chiefly reflecting, including Dr. David Brewsters patent telescope and John Smeatons telescope support

Astronomical chart of the constellations of Ursa Major and Ursa. Astronomical chart of the constellations of Ursa Major and Ursa Minor. Copperplate engraving by Milton after a drawing by L

James Watts single-acting steam engine, 18th century.. James Watts single-acting steam engine for pumping Chelsea Water Works, 18th century

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Abraham Rees, a man of many talents and interests, delved into the depths of knowledge across various fields. From studying the plan and elevation of Stonehenge in Wiltshire to exploring the intricate anatomy of the human heart, his thirst for understanding was insatiable. His curiosity extended beyond ancient structures and internal organs; he also immersed himself in the world of music. Welsh harps, viol d'amour, mandore, Spanish guitar, and lute were all instruments that fascinated him. His appreciation for their unique sounds drove him to explore their inner workings. But Abraham Rees didn't stop there; his passion for mechanics led him to delve into 18th-century horology with Thomas Mudge's timekeeper. He marveled at its precision and ingenuity. The high-pressure steam engine also captured his attention as he studied its elevations in detail. Not limited to theoretical pursuits alone, Rees explored practical applications as well. Surgical equipment such as saws, knives, and scalpels intrigued him as he sought to understand their purpose in medical procedures. Similarly, he unraveled the intricacies of horse anatomy by examining their intestines. Repeating watches and alarm watches held a particular fascination for Rees as he dissected their parts and mechanisms meticulously. Joseph Bramah's hydrostatic press from the 18th century amazed him with its hydraulic power—a testament to human innovation. The wonders of astronomy captivated Abraham Rees too; an orrery built by British astronomer William Pearson became one more subject on which he would expand his knowledge base. Lastly but not leastly John Smeaton's water gin winding engine from the 19th century drew his attention due to its remarkable engineering feat—another marvel that fueled his intellectual fire. Abraham Rees' journey through these diverse subjects exemplifies a mind hungry for understanding every facet of our world—from ancient monuments to musical instruments; from medical tools to mechanical marvels; from celestial bodies to groundbreaking machinery.