Mecanisme Collection

Prisoners walking on Sir William Cuban's treadmill or treadwheel in an English gaol
FLO4688711 Prisoners walking on Sir William Cuban's treadmill or treadwheel in an English gaol. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry Pyne's The World in Miniature: England

Blowing engine at the Carron Iron Works designed by John Smeaton (1724-1792)
FLO4685695 Blowing engine at the Carron Iron Works designed by John Smeaton (1724-1792). Copperplate engraving by Mutlow after an illustration by J. Farey Jr

Mill a lames - View, plan and elevation of a blade mill with grindstones designed by John Smeaton (1724-1792)
FLO4685682 Mill a lames - View, plan and elevation of a blade mill with grindstones designed by John Smeaton (1724-1792). Copperplate engraving by Mutlow from John Mason Good's Pantologia

A metal worker using a wire-drawing machine to make thin wire. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English
FLO4577577 A metal worker using a wire-drawing machine to make thin wire. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Dial work of a clock showing the moon age, lunar phase, etc. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by
FLO4593785 Dial work of a clock showing the moon age, lunar phase, etc. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Details of the mechanism of a chronometer made by the firm of John and Myles Brockbank, a famous London clock maker
FLO4593689 Details of the mechanism of a chronometer made by the firm of John and Myles Brockbank, a famous London clock maker. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Porter brewery, powered by a steam-engine, late 18th century. Showing reservoir, steam engine, malt lofts, mill, pump
FLO4593475 Porter brewery, powered by a steam-engine, late 18th century. Showing reservoir, steam engine, malt lofts, mill, pump, malt binns, rowser shaft, chimney, copper and coolers

Rigging for sailing ships, including cordage, bale slings, butt slings, can hook slings, ropes, blocks and pulleys
FLO4593384 Rigging for sailing ships, including cordage, bale slings, butt slings, can hook slings, ropes, blocks and pulleys, 18th century

James Watt's single-acting steam engine for pumping Chelsea Water Works, 18th century
FLO4593377 James Watt's single-acting steam engine for pumping Chelsea Water Works, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an Illustration by J

Pneumatics of the Girandoni air rifle showing the air reservoir in the butt and lead bullets in a magazine
FLO4593887 Pneumatics of the Girandoni air rifle showing the air reservoir in the butt and lead bullets in a magazine, and loading mechanism

Bleaching equipment, 18th century, with bucking tub of lye and tank of oxy-muriatic acid (chlorine)
FLO4592375 Bleaching equipment, 18th century, with bucking tub of lye and tank of oxy-muriatic acid (chlorine). Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey from Abraham Rees

Engine for cutting the Screw of Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800)'s circular dividing engine, 1773
FLO4592358 Engine for cutting the Screw of Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800)'s circular dividing engine, 1773. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after John Farey from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or

Cutting engine by the ingenious mechanic and clockmaker Samuel Rehe (1735-1799) of London, 18th century
FLO4592272 Cutting engine by the ingenious mechanic and clockmaker Samuel Rehe (1735-1799) of London, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey from Abraham

Different types of chains and clay mills. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr
FLO4591196 Different types of chains and clay mills. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Electrical machines, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal
FLO4592169 Electrical machines, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees

Machinery for making cutlery: troughs of a grinding mill, fongs for pressing knife handles
FLO4592064 Machinery for making cutlery: troughs of a grinding mill, fongs for pressing knife handles, pressing vice and spring drill

Dividing and cutting engines with diagonal motion. Copperplate engraving by Duncan after a drawing by J
FLO4591122 Dividing and cutting engines with diagonal motion. Copperplate engraving by Duncan after a drawing by J. Farey from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Plans and sections through canal locks and gates, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees
FLO4591823 Plans and sections through canal locks and gates, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature

Block machinery or lathe at Portsmouth naval docks, early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a
FLO4590681 Block machinery or lathe at Portsmouth naval docks, early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal

Clockwork mechanism showing the striking part with one wheel and pinion, Huygheus endless cord, forcing spring
FLO4593719 Clockwork mechanism showing the striking part with one wheel and pinion, Huygheus endless cord, forcing spring, bolt and shutter

Details of the mechanism of an astronomical clock made by the firm of John and Myles Brockbank
FLO4593710 Details of the mechanism of an astronomical clock made by the firm of John and Myles Brockbank, a famous London clock maker. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Horology; John Arnold's chronometer, and Thomas Earnshaw's chronometer with standard detent escapement
FLO4593246 Horology; John Arnold's chronometer, and Thomas Earnshaw's chronometer with standard detent escapement. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an Illustration by J

Wire mill, machinery used to manufacture wire, 19th century. Copperplate engraving by W
FLO4593158 Wire mill, machinery used to manufacture wire, 19th century. Copperplate engraving by W. Lowry after an Illustration by J

Overshot and undershot waterwheels, 19th century, including examples designed by John Smeaton and Peter Nouaille
FLO4593088 Overshot and undershot waterwheels, 19th century, including examples designed by John Smeaton and Peter Nouaille. Copperplate engraving by W. Lowry after an Illustration by J

Cannon-boring machinery, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr
FLO4591794 Cannon-boring machinery, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr. from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Cannon-boring machinery, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr
FLO4591786 Cannon-boring machinery, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr. from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Types of hygrometers, 18th century, to measure moisture content. Jean-Andre De Luc's whalebone hygrometer
FLO4591669 Types of hygrometers, 18th century, to measure moisture content. Jean-Andre De Luc's whalebone hygrometer, and others by Horace-Benedict de Saussure, Benjamin Meggot Forster

Winches, pulleys and other machinery, early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J
FLO4591468 Winches, pulleys and other machinery, early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Water-powered flour mill designed by John Smeaton, 1781. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J
FLO4591408 Water-powered flour mill designed by John Smeaton, 1781. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Daniel Masere's original suspension pulley and fire escape machine simplified by Mr
FLO4591200 Daniel Masere's original suspension pulley and fire escape machine simplified by Mr. Forster, painter's easel and indigo mills

Man applying electrostatic charge to his leg and shoulders using Edward Nairne (1726-1806)'s machine
FLO4592177 Man applying electrostatic charge to his leg and shoulders using Edward Nairne (1726-1806)'s machine, and details of Rev. William Pearson's portable machine

Electrical machines by Abbe Jean-Antoine Nollet, Dr. William Watson, Francis Hauksbee and Benjamin Wilson
FLO4592163 Electrical machines by Abbe Jean-Antoine Nollet, Dr. William Watson, Francis Hauksbee and Benjamin Wilson. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey from Abraham

Plate coinage equipment and copying machines. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J
FLO4591146 Plate coinage equipment and copying machines. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Plans and sections of a carding machine, used for preparing fibers in cotton manufacture, 18th century
FLO4591970 Plans and sections of a carding machine, used for preparing fibers in cotton manufacture, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by James Burton from Abraham

Drawing instruments including John Farey (1766-1826)'s elliptograph for drawing ellipses and Sir Howard Douglas
FLO4591904 Drawing instruments including John Farey (1766-1826)'s elliptograph for drawing ellipses and Sir Howard Douglas (1776-1861) reflecting protractor in the form of a sextant

Interior mechanism of an English church organ showing pipes, bellows, stops, keys, choir, swell and great organ
FLO4593808 Interior mechanism of an English church organ showing pipes, bellows, stops, keys, choir, swell and great organ. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Single microscope mechanisms and parts. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr
FLO4593776 Single microscope mechanisms and parts. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr. from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

New dial work of a small spring clock showing the phenomena of the moon, days of the week, months, compasset, etc
FLO4593734 New dial work of a small spring clock showing the phenomena of the moon, days of the week, months, compasset, etc. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

John Smeaton's water pressure engine, elevations and sections of valve, 18th century
FLO4593415 John Smeaton's water pressure engine, elevations and sections of valve, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an illustration by J

Equipment used in worsted manufacture: breaking frame, spinning frame and roving frame, 18th century
FLO4593340 Equipment used in worsted manufacture: breaking frame, spinning frame and roving frame, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an Illustration by J

Steam engines: Jonathan Hornblower's compound steam engine, Edmund Cartwright's alcohol engine
FLO4593271 Steam engines: Jonathan Hornblower's compound steam engine, Edmund Cartwright's alcohol engine and Arthur Woolf's high-pressure compound steam engine, 18th and 19th century

Windmills: common vertical windmill and Captain Stephen Hooper's horizontal windmill in Margate, 18th century
FLO4593127 Windmills: common vertical windmill and Captain Stephen Hooper's horizontal windmill in Margate, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by W. Lowry after an Illustration by J

Surveying levels or theodolites designed by Mr. Jesse Ramsden and Mr. Edward Troughton. Copperplate engraving by W
FLO4592989 Surveying levels or theodolites designed by Mr. Jesse Ramsden and Mr. Edward Troughton. Copperplate engraving by W. Lowry after an Illustration by J

Plan and elevation of a sugar mill, 19th century. Copperplate engraving by W. Lowry after an Illustration by J
FLO4592869 Plan and elevation of a sugar mill, 19th century. Copperplate engraving by W. Lowry after an Illustration by J

Sawing machine at Portsmouth naval harbour, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John
FLO4592439 Sawing machine at Portsmouth naval harbour, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Engine for cutting the Screw of Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800)'s straight line dividing engine, 18th century
FLO4592389 Engine for cutting the Screw of Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800)'s straight line dividing engine, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after John Farey from Abraham Rees

Engines for sharpening cutters by the ingenious mechanic and clockmaker Samuel Rehe (1735-1799) of London
FLO4592303 Engines for sharpening cutters by the ingenious mechanic and clockmaker Samuel Rehe (1735-1799) of London, 18th century

Electrical machines by Dr. Martinus Van Marum (1750-1837), Father John Baptist Beccaria (1710-1781)
FLO4592182 Electrical machines by Dr. Martinus Van Marum (1750-1837), Father John Baptist Beccaria (1710-1781), Edward Nairne (1726-1806), and a common machine

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Mecanisme: Unveiling the Intricacies of Life's Work" Step into a world where agricultural scenes come to life, as depicted in Danwon's captivating ink painting from the 18th century. This masterpiece, housed at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul, transports us to a time when hardworking farmers toiled under the sun, their dedication immortalized on paper. Traveling across continents, we encounter a Fellah from Nain village through an engraving by A. Sirouy. This Middle Eastern agricultural worker embodies resilience and perseverance amidst Syria's ever-changing landscape, as narrated by M. Lortet in his compelling story about present-day Syria. Delving deeper into history, we explore the art of war and military machinery. From rotating cannons that revolutionized battle strategies to intricate machines equipped with soldiers themselves - Le Rire magazine takes us on an imaginative journey through these engravings that blend creativity with warfare. Shifting gears towards Egypt, we witness oxen tirelessly rotating wheels wrapped with buckets for irrigation purposes along the Nile's banks. These chadoufs or shadoufs demonstrate how ancient civilizations ingeniously harnessed nature's resources for sustenance and growth. But "mecanisme" extends beyond agriculture and warfare; it permeates various aspects of life. From exploring lithographs depicting medical conditions such as bile calculus or asthma spasms to unraveling the mechanisms behind rabies' devastating effects - these illustrations shed light on our understanding of human health and its intricacies. Intriguingly, even entertainment is not exempt from mechanical wonders. Engravings reveal trap doors unveiling characters instantaneously on stage while podometers provide insight into measuring footsteps internally – showcasing humanity's fascination with both spectacle and precision. As we ponder upon these diverse depictions united under "mecanisme, " one thing becomes clear.