Devise Collection

Rational Gadgets For Your Coupons by William Heath Robinson
Customers are put on scales to determine how much butter they are entitled to, the heavier the person is, the more butter they are given. Date: 1940

Dental or Mental? by William Heath Robinson
A suggested method of tooth-extraction with a primitive contraption. Date: 1924

Uncrossing the Crosses on a Hot + Bun
A contraption for removing the cross on a hot cross bun left over from Easter. Date: 1922

Queen Isabella and her Ladies (engraving)
666379 Queen Isabella and her Ladies (engraving) by Boughton, George Henry (1833-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Isabella and her Ladies)

Coat of arms of the city of Paris with the motto Fluctuat Nec Mergitur (
CHT268757 Coat of arms of the city of Paris with the motto Fluctuat Nec Mergitur ( tossed by the waves she does not sink ) (colour litho) by French School

Cover of a book owned by Cardinal Mazarin, with the finishing showing the cardinal
741451 Cover of a book owned by Cardinal Mazarin, with the finishing showing the cardinals emblems of stars and fasces, 1644 (leather and gilding) by French School

"A new French Cook, to devise fine kickshaws and toys"(engraving)
3655863 " A new French Cook, to devise fine kickshaws and toys" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " A new French Cook)

Crest of the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
STC111319 Crest of the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Defender of the Faith and King of Hanover (c.1801-37) (see also 111318) by German School

Crest of the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
STC111318 Crest of the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Defender of the Faith and King of Hanover (c.1801-37) (see also 111319) by German School

Spill vase, in the form of the Royal Arms on a black marble plinth, Walton
DRE72125 Spill vase, in the form of the Royal Arms on a black marble plinth, Walton, 1820 (pearlware) by English School, (19th century); height 14

British Hunting Girl - American View - Red Ensign held aloft
Great Britain - Archetype / Personification - American View - Stylish hunting girl with crop, top hat and holding proudly aloft The Red Ensign or " Red Duster"

Tubular Slide Rule
OTIS KING TUBULAR SLIDE RULE a mechanical calculating devise using addition & subtraction of logarithms to simplify division and multiplication Date: circa 1960

Siege Weapon - Catapault
A detailed drawing of a 16th century catapult, indicating its various and numerous forms of ammunition. Date: 1588

Disraeli / Tory Programme
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Dizzy will not divulge his plans for the forthcoming session: he would rather trust to his own instincts than devise a Programme Date: 6 July 1872

Siege Weapon - Metal Cutter
An example of a typical 16th century siege weapon used to cut the bars restricting an armies ability of sieging an enemys fort. Date: 1588

Siege Weapon
A bar bending military siege weapon designed to allow access into areas in which ones enemy does not desire ones presence. Date: 1588

Siege weapon - Floating Bridge
A detailed drawing of floating bridge designed as a military siege weapon rendering an army capable of overcoming moats. Date: 1588

Devise Anchor 19th century Graphite pen gray ink
Artokoloro

River bed gold sifting on the Turon, Australia
River bed sifting on the Turon river, a sketch from the Turon gold fields, New South Wales. The pump is lowered 12 feet from the surface of the river

Venice and Genoa - 2
Naval commanders Vettor Pisani and Carlo Zeno devise plans to thwart the tactics of the Genoa fleet which threatens Venice

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"Devise: Unleashing the Ingenious Mind of William Heath Robinson" Step into the whimsical world of William Heath Robinson, where rational gadgets meet imaginative solutions. From his book "Rational Gadgets For Your Coupons, " he takes us on a journey through dental or mental conundrums in "Dental or Mental?" and uncrosses the crosses on a hot bun with his ingenious creation. But that's not all. Delve into the realm of British secret weapons to surprise the Boche, where Robinson's Tubular Slide Rule and Siege Weapon - Catapult take center stage. And let's not forget Queen Isabella and her Ladies, captured forever in an enchanting engraving. As we explore further, we encounter historical treasures like the Coat of Arms of Paris with its steadfast motto Fluctuat Nec Mergitur ('), and Cardinal Mazarin's book cover showcasing his refined taste. But it doesn't stop there; witness how a new French cook devises fine kickshaws and toys in another captivating engraving. Finally, behold the majestic Crests of the King of United Kingdom – symbols representing power, unity, and grandeur. These crests encapsulate centuries-old heritage while inspiring future generations to devise their own remarkable creations. In this captivating collection curated by William Heath Robinson himself, prepare to be amazed by his ability to transform everyday objects into extraordinary inventions. Devise your own creative genius as you immerse yourself in these masterpieces from an era defined by innovation and imagination.