Coil Collection

Tesla Coil - Twain
TESLAs COIL Author Mark Twain holds a loop over a resonating coil : high- tension current passes through his body before it brings the lamps to incandescence

Moth proboscis, SEM
Moth proboscis. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the coiled proboscis of a moth (order Lepidoptera). The proboscis is an elongated part of the mouth

Kelloways Stone

Science / Tesla
Working in America, Nikola Tesla develops his induction coil, producing light from a transformer using alternating current. Date: 1895

IUD contraceptive and sperm cells. Computer artwork of an intrauterine device (IUD, red and white, centre) in a womans uterus, surrounded by sperm cells (white, not to scale)

Tesla Coil - Discharge
TESLAs COIL here used to discharge electricity from the earth; due to the photos long exposure the separate flashes appear as though they come in one burst

Campbell standard of mutual inductance. Mr A. Campbell designed this standard of mutual inductance in 1907-8. Two single-layer copper coils (upper and lower centre)

Woman from Kayan tribe wearing traditional brass neck rings, near Loikaw District, Kayah State, Myanmar

Close-up portrait of senior Kayan woman wearing traditional brass neck rings, near Loikaw District, Kayah State, Myanmar

An engraving depicting an apparatus for demonstrating induction by the motion of a coil, 19th century
5311348 An engraving depicting an apparatus for demonstrating induction by the motion of a coil, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1890); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration depicting a Galvanometer showing magnet and rotating coil. A galvanometer is an electromechanical
5311474 Illustration depicting a Galvanometer showing magnet and rotating coil. A galvanometer is an electromechanical instrument used for detecting and indicating electric current

Engraving depicting a sectional view of a steam-heated brick boiler used in soap making
5309397 Engraving depicting a sectional view of a steam-heated brick boiler used in soap making; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a sectional view of a steam-heated brick boiler used in soap making)

Early transformers
5310265 Early transformers; (add.info.: Engraving depicting early transformers: Left, Faraday's first (1831) model, based on a drawing in his notebooks

View of the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. From Felix de Azara's Voyages in America Meridionale
FLO4721743 View of the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. From Felix de Azara's Voyages in America Meridionale. Copperplate engraving by dell'Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni

Vaksala Church, near Uppsala, Sweden, 12th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre from Giulio
FLO4623086 Vaksala Church, near Uppsala, Sweden, 12th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

A coil being used to give therapeutic shocks to a patient
5311890 A coil being used to give therapeutic shocks to a patient; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a coil being used to give therapeutic shocks to a patient in a saline bath)

British wiring parties in rain, Sept 1916. Creator: Bain News Service
British wiring parties in rain, Sept 1916. British soldiers taking unbarbed concertina wire to the forward area, near Hamel, September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme in World War I.

The Beauty of Wood
Elizabeth Allen

Dog. Cocker Spaniel puppy (7 weeks old ) Black & white, sitting / laying on a pile of rope Dog. Cocker Spaniel puppy (7 weeks old ) Black & white, sitting / laying on a pile of rope

Bobby Charlton answers the telephone at home in Flixton, Manchester, as he is helped by his three year old daughter Suzanne (right) and 15 month old Andrea (left)

Jacob Rees- Mogg, aged 12. Picture shows a young Jacob Rees- Mogg, one of Britians youngest shareholders. He is pictured at home

God Shiva Nude Pose, Miniature Painting on Paper
3609783 God Shiva Nude Pose, Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Lord Shiva Shanker Miniature Painting on Paper
3609889 Lord Shiva Shanker Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

God Shiva in Ardnarees Wear Roop, Miniature Painting on Paper
3609785 God Shiva in Ardnarees Wear Roop, Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Lord Shiva Shanker Parvati Miniature Painting on Paper
3609895 Lord Shiva Shanker Parvati Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Rajrajeswer (Lord Shiva Shanker) Miniature Painting on Paper
3609896 Rajrajeswer (Lord Shiva Shanker) Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Lord Shiva Shanker Miniature Painting on Paper
3609891 Lord Shiva Shanker Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

stand
Dedy Gunawan

Cunard Line, carved oak rampant lion by Gerry Holzman
Cunard Line, superb and highly impressive carved oak Cunard Line rampant Lion holding a globe aloft and stood upon a coil of rope by Gerry Holzman as signed to the underside G HOLZMAN 69

Workmen
An illustration which shows a procession of workmen crossing a crude platform which bridges an intimidating gap below. A man with a wheelbarrow filled with rubble leads the group, behind which

Coiling of the Atlantic cable on board H. M.s Agamemnon prior to the 1858 expedition to lay cable from Britain to North
Coiling of the Atlantic cable on board H.M.S Agamemnon prior to the 1858 expedition to lay cable from Britain to North America

Messrs Glasse and Elliott's Atlantic Telegraph Cable Works yard at East Greenwich, London. The 1, 250 tons of telegraphic cable being laid out in five coils to go on-board the H.M.S

The Tiger and the Boa Constrictor, 1835 (w / c on paper)
CH257839 The Tiger and the Boa Constrictor, 1835 (w/c on paper) by Zotl, Aloys (1831-87); 43.2x54 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal, welding the Coil (engraving)
1620179 Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal, welding the Coil (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The late President McKinley, Scenes at Milburn House, Buffalo, during the Presidents Illness (b / w photo)
1628360 The late President McKinley, Scenes at Milburn House, Buffalo, during the Presidents Illness (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Rontgen Rays in War (b / w photo)
1063907 Rontgen Rays in War (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rontgen Rays in War)

Practical Scientific Inventions (engraving)
1099868 Practical Scientific Inventions (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Practical Scientific Inventions)

The Atlantic Cable (engraving)
2785728 The Atlantic Cable (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Atlantic Cable)

The transatlantic telegraph cable unwinding unit aboard the S. S
2619109 The transatlantic telegraph cable unwinding unit aboard the S.S. Great Eastern, 1865, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

Coils of steel wire await processing in a factory. Date: circa 1930s

An armoured car is stopped by gigantic coils of French wire blocking the road
HJA360607 An armoured car is stopped by gigantic coils of French wire blocking the road, from The Illustrated War News, published 22nd November 1939 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Lady of Elche (stone)
XIR184747 The Lady of Elche (stone) by Iberian School, (5th century BC); Museo Arqueologico Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info)

Prototype telephone design, 1873 (photo)
CHT176688 Prototype telephone design, 1873 (photo) by Bell, Alexander Graham (1847-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: from a historical collection of telecommunications;)

Pair of Earrings (gold)
CZA229124 Pair of Earrings (gold) by Italian School; 3.3 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow, Poland; Italian, out of copyright

Jewelry known as the Bouclier de Pudeur, from the Cassard tumulus at Flagey
XIR232689 Jewelry known as the Bouclier de Pudeur, from the Cassard tumulus at Flagey, Hallstatt Civilisation (745-475 BC) (bronze) by Gaulish; diam: 11.1 cm; Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St

Central European spiral hair rings, Middle-Late Bronze Age (bronze)
HSC325649 Central European spiral hair rings, Middle-Late Bronze Age (bronze) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); height: 3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; out of copyright

William of Wykehams Crozier, pub. by Jonathan Carter
NCO324397 William of Wykehams Crozier, pub. by Jonathan Carter, 1st July 1785 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Facsimile of the telephone invented by Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922
XIR246434 Facsimile of the telephone invented by Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) made by the Western Electric Company by French School, (20th century); CNAM

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"Unraveling the Mysteries of the Coil: From Tesla to Moths and Beyond" The mesmerizing power of a Tesla Coil discharge, captivating minds since its invention. Mark Twain's fascination with the wonders of electricity, including his encounter with a Tesla Coil. Exploring nature's intricate designs: unraveling the secrets behind moth proboscis under an SEM microscope. Kelloways Stone: A hidden gem in science, revealing insights into electromagnetic phenomena and coils. The revolutionary impact of Nikola Tesla's coil inventions on scientific advancements throughout history. Unveiling the connection between IUD contraceptives and their interaction with sperm cells within the female body. Campbell standard of mutual inductance: A benchmark for measuring coil performance and efficiency in electrical engineering. Travel back in time through an advert from 1938 showcasing Vi-spring Mattress - where comfort meets quality craftsmanship. Nature's symphony unfolds as fauna gracefully adapts to life around coils, intertwining beauty and functionality seamlessly. Delving into cultural traditions at Man Mo Temple in Hong Kong, where incense coils release fragrant prayers into the air. Witnessing timeless elegance as a woman from Kayan tribe adorns herself with traditional brass neck rings near Loikaw District. Cunard Line's majestic carved oak rampant lion by Gerry Holzman symbolizes strength amidst turbulent seas – a testament to enduring spirit. In this diverse world we inhabit, coiled wonders await our exploration—whether they be scientific marvels or cultural treasures—each one offering glimpses into different facets of human ingenuity and natural beauty.