Gadget Collection

Pea Apparatus by William Heath Robinson
An interesting and elegant apparatus designed to overcome once for all the difficulties of conveying green peas to the mouth

A Decided Catch by William Heath Robinson
The Whitebait cycle, an ingenious contraption necessitated by the exorbitant charges for hire of boats at the seaside this season

Bound to Draw by William Heath Robinson
Another well-thought-out experiment in dentistry from Heath Robinson, the Gadget King and mastermind behind endless convoluted contraptions and silly ideas. Date: 1927

A cunning stroke by William Heath Robinson
A clever but unsportsmanlike contrivance to increase buoyance and prevent fatigue among Channel swimmers. A useful inflatable idea to help long-distance swimmers by the gadget king

Ending in Smoke by Heath Robinson
An ingenious smoke screen spreader for preventing embarrassing situations when the bathroom lock is out of order. Hilarious invention by the inimitable Heath Robinson allowing complete discretion for

Overtime at a Christmas cracker factory by William Heath Rob
Colour illustration by William Heath Robinson depicting one of his usual contraptions designed to solve the increase in demand for Christmas crackers during the forthcoming festive season

A simple device for removing a wart
Contrary to the title of this picture, a complicated and convoluted machine to help a sufferer remove a wart from his head

Juicing carrots. The electrical juicer is pulping raw carrots to make a healthy vegetable drink. Carrots are rich in vitamin A (retinol) and also contain some fibre

Aston Martin DB5

Wrist watch MP3 player. Computer artwork of a wrist watch able to store and play compressed music files, such as MP3, through head phones

When the Hot Water Tap Runs Cold
Ingenious invention for improving the level of bath water, especially when hot water runs out, whereby the occupant inflates a large balloon to order to displace water and raise the level

Crabbing Their Style by William Heath Robinson
Cartoon, Crabbing their style. Toeing for crabs at and seaside resort during the holiday months. Men crab fishing using feet as bait

Antique advertising. Underwood typewriters. Antique illustration. 1923

a close up image of a glass heart rappresenting the Holy Family in the Christmas market in the city of Brixen, Bolzano province, South Tyrol, Trentino Alto Adige, Italy, Europe

The Persistence of Iwatch
Artem Pozdniakov

Innovative Starting Gate
An innovative starting gate, designed by Professor H. Rottenburg, being tested at a public schools athetics meeting. Date: 1932

A Walking-stick Camera (litho)
KDC379792 A Walking-stick Camera (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: ingenious invention of a hollow walking stick with band of sensitised celluloid inside)

Machine painting road lines, September 1939
Three men using a " new gadget" to mechanically paint broken white lines down the centre of a London road. These white lines were introduced shortly after the outbreak of war to prevent

Japanese girls using a stereoscope viewer with stereographic cards, 1899 (photo)
3557541 Japanese girls using a stereoscope viewer with stereographic cards, 1899 (photo) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pair of Chevallier binocular spectacles, Paris, c. 1807 (silver, metal, tortoiseshell
1199804 Pair of Chevallier binocular spectacles, Paris, c.1807 (silver, metal, tortoiseshell, glass, velvet & wood) by French School

Baudot system telegraph printer, patented 1874 (mixed media)
XEE3715405 Baudot system telegraph printer, patented 1874 (mixed media) by Baudot, Emile (1845-1904) & Carpentier, Jules (1851-1921); Collection France Telecom, France; (add.info.: Patent no)

Boy Listening to Music

HOME MADE CLOTHES RACK
A home-made drying rack, made from coat hangers and light rods, an ingenious way of drying underwear etc. in the days before tumbledryers. Date: 1930s

French trench periscope rifle, 1915. A print from Le Pays de France, 23 September 1915

Thomas Alva Edisons kinetographic theatre, c1892. This combined the recording of sound and vision. From a cigarette card published 1915

Thomas Alva Edisons first Phonograph, 1878. In this model the cylinder on which the sound was recorded had to be rotated by hand. Instrument in recording mode

Making recording on first model of Thomas Edisons Phonograph, c1878

Thomas Edisons Kinetographic Theatre, c1891. In this he combined the recording of sound and vision

Emile Berliners Gramophone, c1888. Top: Recording stylus and mouthpiece. Bottom: Playing a disc

Mid-19th century Phonautograph, c1880. Vibrations produced in cone traced on lamp blacked cylinder

Mid-19th century Phonautograph, c. 1906
Mid-19th century Phonautograph, c.1906. Plaster of Paris barrel with brass tube at a with hogs bristle attached to trace vibrations produced in AB on lampblacked cylinder C

Mid-19th century Phonautograph, 1872. Tuning fork vibrated by bow or iron rod, and vibration traced on cylinder coated with lampblack

Making a recording with, and listening to, first Edison Phonograph, 1878
First model of Edison Phonograph. Top: Making recording. Bottom: Listening to recording. Paris, April 1878

Sound Recording Disc Electricity Motor Battery Liquid, c1880

Hawkins electric hostess trolley advertisement
Advertisement for the Hawkins Electric Hostess Trolley for gracious living, enabling you to entertain with dignity even when domestic help is not available

TV Remote Contol 1970S
A fashionable young man in a beige jacket adjusts the text service on his television with the aid of the latest gadget - a remote control!

The Screw Em Out golf hole cleaner by Heath Robinson
A typically convoluted contraption from William Heath Robinson, the first in a series entitled, Very Patent Aides to Sport, showing the Screw-Em-Out golf hole cleaner in action on a golf course

The Gentle Art of Excavating - a specially designed skimmer
The beginning of a garden suburb. Excavating a new road with a specially designed skimmer, a typically rickety contraption from the inventive mind of gadget king, William Heath Robinson. Date: c.1938

The Gentle Art of Excavating - Removing top soil
A new type of shovel removing the top soil from a bluff in the Cotswold Hills. A typically elaborate contraption by the gadget king

Very Hot! by William Heath Robinson
The wonderful Heath Robinson New Patent Thawing Machine. This stupendous invention has been specially designed to enable the pedestrian to walk with confidence on the most slippery roads

The Corner Grab Crane by Heath Robinson
The Corner Grab Crane for working round corners - a valuable suggestion by Mr W. Heath Robinson now under consideration by Ruston-Bucyrus Ltd

The Multiplex Dragline by Heath Robinson
The multiplex dragline for dragging winding streams - another suggestion by Mr W. Heath Robinson. A complicated excavation machine enabling the operator to drag in curving lines. Date: c.1938

The Cow and Plate Polecat Trapper
Another ingenious idea from the inventive mind of William Heath Robinson, the gadget king, for a cow and plate pole-cat trapper on the Catskill Mountains

The Leap to Tin Salmon Blower by Heath Robinson
Another convoluted contraption from the gadget king William Heath Robinson, showing how salmon are tinned in Scotland, part of a series in the Illustrated Sporting

Swanmaid dishwasher advertisement, 1964
Advertisement for the Swanmaid dishwashing machine from 1964, a completely automatic fuss-free front loading scientific washing and drying machine for crockery and cutlery

The Gentle Art of Excavating - Clearing bottom of the Thames
An improved dragline clearing out the bottom of the upper reaches of the River Thames. A typically rickety and overly complicated piece of machinery by the gadget king, William Heath Robinson

Weighty Deeds Afoot by William Heath Robinson
Testing corn plasters in the salon of a fashionable West End chiropodist. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Date: 1926

Deckchair Tray
A deckchair tray, a handy gadget which clips on almost any width of chair arm, will swivel into any position and yet is steady enough for a cup of tea and a plate! Date: 1930s

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Unleash your inner inventor with these whimsical gadget creations by William Heath Robinson. From the Pea Apparatus to A Decided Catch, his imaginative contraptions will leave you in awe. Bound to Draw attention, his intricate designs showcase a blend of creativity and engineering prowess. Even at an overtime Christmas cracker factory, Robinson's ingenuity shines through in Overtime at a Christmas cracker factory. With A cunning stroke, he transforms everyday tasks into extraordinary feats. But not all of Robinson's inventions are complex - sometimes simplicity is key. Take his simple device for removing a wart or Juicing carrots effortlessly; these gadgets prove that innovation can come in small packages too. And who can forget the iconic Aston Martin DB5? This legendary car became the epitome of sophistication and style thanks to its ingenious features designed by none other than Heath Robinson himself. In today's fast-paced world, convenience is paramount. Enter the Wrist watch MP3 player - a gadget that combines fashion and functionality seamlessly. Now you can enjoy your favorite tunes on-the-go without compromising style. However, life isn't always smooth sailing when it comes to technology. When the Hot Water Tap Runs Cold, panic ensues. But fear not, because even in such situations Robinson has us covered with his inventive solutions. Lastly, Crabbing Their Style showcases how even mundane activities like crabbing can be transformed into an adventure with Heath Robinson's quirky devices. Whether it's sparking imagination or solving everyday problems creatively, William Heath Robinson's gadgets never fail to captivate our minds and ignite our sense of wonder.