Gramme Collection

Sectional view of Sautter and Lemonnier's projector, fitted to French warships
5310267 Sectional view of Sautter and Lemonnier's projector, fitted to French warships; (add.info.: Sectional view of Sautter and Lemonnier's projector, fitted to French warships)

Table of weights and measures, mid 19th century (colour engraving)
CHT164289 Table of weights and measures, mid 19th century (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The electric light: dynamo-electrical machine of Gramme (engraving)
586250 The electric light: dynamo-electrical machine of Gramme (engraving) by Murray, William Bazett (fl.1871-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: The electric light)

The electric light - sketches of the apparatus (engraving)
586249 The electric light - sketches of the apparatus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The electric light - sketches of the apparatus; from The Graphic)

Gramme 1870
Electric generator (Dynamo), Gramme 1870

Pacinotti dynamo, 1860
Antique illustration of a Pacinotti dynamo, 1860

Use of the New Measures, engraved by Labrousse, 1795 (coloured engraving)
XIR154938 Use of the New Measures, engraved by Labrousse, 1795 (coloured engraving) by Delion, J.P. (18th century) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Zenobe Theophile Gramme (1826-1901) Belgian electrical engineer who settled in France in his 20s. Invented the direct current dynamo (c1871). Engraving c1901

MINING: ELECTRIC DRILL. Miners using an electric drill with a Gramme motor, c1885. Wood engraving

ELECTRICAL EXPOSITION, 1881. Electrical generators built by Z

ZENOBE THEOPHILE GRAMME (1826-1901). Belgian electrician. Gramme perfecting the first industrial dynamo, 1872. Line engraving, French, 19th century

Gold bullion
Gold. A 250 gram bar of gold bullion. The purity mark on this states that it is 99.99% pure (999.9 parts in 1000). In 2007 the Russian Savings Bank (Sberbank)

Volta at the French Academy
Volta addressing the French Academy of Sciences in the presence of Napoleon Bonaparte. In 1800 Volta invented the Voltaic Pile. He was invited to Paris to demonstrate his invention

The Gramme Electricity Machine and Light, 1878
Engraving showing a group of gentlemen viewing the Gramme electricity generator and several images showing the electric lamps used with the generator, 1878

Grammes dynamo-electrical machine
Engraving by W. Bazzett Murray showing Grammes direct-current dynamo. Zenobe Theophile Gramme (1826-1901) built the first successful dynamo in 1869

Gramme Dynamo / 1870
A dynamo (electricity generator) developed by Belgian engineer Zenobe Gramme (1826-1901) in 1870

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"Gramme: Revolutionizing Weights, Measures, and Electricity in the 19th Century" Step back in time to the mid-19th century with this captivating colour engraving of a table of weights and measures. Witness the birth of precision as Gramme's innovative system takes center stage. Immerse yourself in the world of electricity with an engraving showcasing Gramme's dynamo-electrical machine. Feel the power surging through your veins as you witness the birth of electric light, brought to life by Gramme's groundbreaking invention. Delve deeper into Gramme's genius with sketches depicting his remarkable apparatus for harnessing electric light. Marvel at his ingenuity as he paves the way for a brighter future. Travel to France and witness firsthand how new measures are being embraced across industries. See how Gramme's influence spreads far and wide, revolutionizing various fields with his visionary ideas. Discover Zenobe Theophile Gramme, a Belgian electrical engineer who found solace in France during his twenties. Explore his journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of history's most influential figures in electrical engineering. Unearth a wood engraving capturing miners utilizing an electric drill powered by none other than a revolutionary Gramme motor. Experience firsthand how this innovation transformed mining practices forever. Transport yourself to the Electrical Exposition of 1881 where awe-inspiring generators built by Z bear testament to Gramme's enduring legacy. Witness society basking in newfound possibilities thanks to these incredible inventions. Finally, behold an exquisite line engraving portraying Zenobe Theophile Gramme perfecting what would become known as the first industrial dynamo in 1872. This French masterpiece encapsulates both artistry and scientific brilliance within its intricate details. As we conclude our journey through time, let us not forget that behind every great invention lies immense potential for progress. From gold bullion to electrifying breakthroughs, embrace the transformative power unleashed by none other than Gramme.