Apparatus Collection (page 8)

Culpeper Type Microscope, English, 18th century (brass)
MFR135771 Culpeper Type Microscope, English, 18th century (brass) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portable Transit, c. 1800 (brass)
MFR135766 Portable Transit, c.1800 (brass) by Lenoir, Etienne (1744-1832); Private Collection; (add.info.: and divided at half degree intervals with the vernier reading to one minute of arc; used for)

Universal Equinoctian Standing Ring Dial, probably made by Thomas Heath, c. 1730 (brass)
MFR135758 Universal Equinoctian Standing Ring Dial, probably made by Thomas Heath, c.1730 (brass) by English School, (18th century); height: 36 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Guglielmo Marconi in the wireless cabin of his yacht, Elettra (sepia photo)
STC335840 Guglielmo Marconi in the wireless cabin of his yacht, Elettra (sepia photo) by American Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937)

Plain theodolite with trade card on inside of case lid, c. 1780 (brass)
MFR348348 Plain theodolite with trade card on inside of case lid, c.1780 (brass) by Bennett, John (fl.1760); Private Collection; (add.info)

Marine barometer with wall support and gimbals, in wooden case with instructions, c
MFR348334 Marine barometer with wall support and gimbals, in wooden case with instructions, c.1820 (mahogany & brass) by Dollond (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sextant (brass, wood & glass)
MFR348329 Sextant (brass, wood & glass) by Adams, George (1750-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Instrument used for navigation and calculating latitude; ); English, out of copyright

Graphometer in fitted wooden case, c. 1830 (brass, wood & glass)
MFR348324 Graphometer in fitted wooden case, c.1830 (brass, wood & glass) by Lenoir, Etienne (1744-1832); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sergeant Dunn at the weather station, New York, 1895 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381389 Sergeant Dunn at the weather station, New York, 1895 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 19.2x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Sergeant Elias B)

Frontispiece from A Plain Treatise of the First Principles of Cosmographie
XJF294064 Frontispiece from A Plain Treatise of the First Principles of Cosmographie by Thomas Blundeville, published in 1594 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

Equipment for Theory of Colours (wood and cardboard)
XPH311112 Equipment for Theory of Colours (wood and cardboard) by German School; Goethe National Museum, Weimar, Germany; (add.info.: Apparatur zur Farbenlehre; ); out of copyright

Science and Nature (litho)
STC311006 Science and Nature (litho) by Galle, Philip (1537-1612) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving after Maerten van Heemskerck; Printed 1572; ); The Stapleton Collection

Locomotion, 2nd plate, satirical cartoon, pub. Thos. McLean, London
GHL22621 Locomotion, 2nd plate, satirical cartoon, pub. Thos. McLean, London by English School, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English

Girl in Blue Dress (chromolitho)
732954 Girl in Blue Dress (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl in Blue Dress.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Girl with Egg Timer (chromolitho)
732938 Girl with Egg Timer (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with Egg Timer.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Thomas Edison, c. 1877-8 (b / w photo)
778455 Thomas Edison, c.1877-8 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) was an American inventor and businessman

Horse glanders and Wollastons goniometer
Apparatus for treating horse glanders and William Hyde Wollastons reflective goniometer, to measure the angles of minute crystals with precision. Copperplate engraving after a drawing by J

Gas lights by Samuel Clegg, John Stancliffe and Benjamin Cooke. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Respiration bellows and foundry mould
Apparatus for restoring those drowning to life with respiration bellows, and foundry moulds for bells, letters, types, etc. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Various examples of the camera obscura. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr. from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature

Laboratory chemical apparatus, early 19th century
Section and elevation of laboratory chemical apparatus, early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by W

Woulfes apparatus for washing gases or saturating liquids. Peter Woulfe (1727-1803) was an Irish chemist, mineralogist and alchemist

Woulfes alchemical apparatus for distilling the elixir. Peter Woulfe (1727-1803) was an Irish chemist, mineralogist and alchemist

19th Century Nursery Appliances, c. 1890 (engraving)
KW417934 19th Century Nursery Appliances, c.1890 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Holy Family in the carpenters shop (oil on canvas)
3619707 The Holy Family in the carpenters shop (oil on canvas) by Tassel, Jean (1608-67) (attr. to); 97.1x122.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

March of intellect
3869524 March of intellect by Heath, William (1795-1840); (add.info.: Caricature of future travel March of intellect, 1829 by William Heath (1795-1840).); Photo © Derek Bayes

A New Detective Camera (engraving)
3627782 A New Detective Camera (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Detective Camera)

A Walking Machine (engraving)
3627780 A Walking Machine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Walking Machine. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1893.); © Look and Learn

Divers dressed in the Apparatus invented by MM Rouquayrol and Denayrouze (engraving)
3624783 Divers dressed in the Apparatus invented by MM Rouquayrol and Denayrouze (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Laboratory balance, 17th Century (chromolitho)
2783021 Laboratory balance, 17th Century (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laboratory balance, 17th Century)

A 19th century American deep sea diving suit, from Les Merveilles de la Science
2662541 A 19th century American deep sea diving suit, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Cailletets apparatus for the liquefaction of oxygen
Louis Paul Cailletets apparatus for the liquefaction of oxygen. Date: 1885

Chemistry Set and Microscope, 1948 (colour litho)
2630067 Chemistry Set and Microscope, 1948 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Improved Machinery for Deep-Sea Soundings (engraving)
1612726 Improved Machinery for Deep-Sea Soundings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Improved Machinery for Deep-Sea Soundings)

Various Paraphernalia used in Judaism
Engraving of the Brazen Altar of the Burnt Sacrifice, the Altar of Incense, Table of Shewbread and the Ark of Covenant

Adams Motor Hose Truck with firemen, Findlay, Ohio, USA
Adams Motor Hose Truck with fire crew of the Kittanning Fire Department No.3, Findlay, Ohio, USA. Date: 1912

A Coal Mine on Fire (engraving)
1618184 A Coal Mine on Fire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Coal Mine on Fire. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 June 1849)

The improved Dynamometer of M Regnier. Date: 1803

The Galvanic Apparatus. Date: 1804

Electrical Apparatus - No. 2. Date: 1804

Electrical Apparatus - No. 1. Date: 1804

Advert for Reyrolle electric plug & sockets 1929
Safe to handle, domestic electrical apparatus, protected plug and sockets, made with British standard. Date: 1929

Pictures on the wireless! New wonder for B. B. C audience 1928
Diagram showing the new way in which the B.B.C will broadcast photographs and drawings. 1928

Wilhelm Roentgen, German physicist who discovered X-rays (chromolitho)
972094 Wilhelm Roentgen, German physicist who discovered X-rays (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilhelm Roentgen (1845-1923)

Rocket Apparatus of the Board of Trade for Saving Life from Shipwreck (engraving)
1624862 Rocket Apparatus of the Board of Trade for Saving Life from Shipwreck (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Italian National Exhibition at Turin (engraving)
1622530 The Italian National Exhibition at Turin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Italian National Exhibition at Turin)

Advert, Samson Barnett Diving Apparatus
Advertisement for Samson Barnett, Diving Apparatus Manufacturer to the Royal Navy. 1862

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"Exploring the Marvels of Apparatus: A Journey Through Time and Innovation" Step into the world of apparatus, where ingenuity knows no bounds. From William Heath Robinson's whimsical Pea Apparatus to the awe-inspiring Proton collision C014/1797, these inventions have shaped our understanding of science and technology. Witness the mesmerizing power of a Tesla Coil - Twain as it crackles with electricity, captivating minds with its sheer brilliance. And in moments of crisis, brave firefighters spring into action on Eagle Street in London WC1, their trusty apparatus at hand to combat raging flames. The Marconi radio apparatus revolutionized communication, bridging distances and connecting people across continents. Meanwhile, the mass spectrometer of 1954 unlocked secrets hidden within matter, unraveling mysteries on an atomic level. Innovation extends beyond laboratories; even home cholesterol test kits empower individuals to take control of their health. Tungsten carbide slip gauge blocks C016/2042 ensure precision in engineering endeavors while laboratory clamps hold experiments together with unwavering strength. Economics takes a playful turn through Heath Robinson's imaginative lens – his contraptions showcasing how complex systems can be simplified with creativity. As Hillary and Tensing conquered Mount Everest, their reliance on specialized apparatus highlighted human determination amidst nature's grandeur. Travel back centuries to witness surveyors taking sightings on land and sea in 1594 – pioneers using early apparatus to map uncharted territories. These visionaries laid foundations for modern cartography that we benefit from today. Apparatus is more than just machinery; it represents humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and progress. It embodies our ability to adapt and innovate when faced with challenges both big and small. So let us celebrate these remarkable creations that have shaped our world – past, present, and future.