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PUMP SHOES
Cutaway calf pump shoe with baby heel and black patent vamp and black patent pump with rouleau rosette

Patent Pump Shoes
Shiny black patent pump shoe with punched brogue vamp and chunky heel

Black Patent Pump Shoes
American campus girl pump in black patent with high vamp and thick heel by Margaret Jerrold

Patent and Tan Calf Boot
Trimmed black patent and tan calf boot with sloping heel and lacing by Cristel. In front, donkey suede and patent pump, patent walking shoe and patent ankle strap shoe

Shoes at Peter Robinsons
A selection of ladies shoes by Peter Robinsons of Oxford Street, including beaded evening shoes, patent leather with buckles & Louis XV heels plus ladies golf boots

Champagne Kid & Patent
Two shoe designs in champagne kid and patent leather with typical 1920s shaped heels

Day & Evening Shoes 1925
Day and evening shoes; on left a day shoe in kid, beige and patent black leather. On right; a silver brocade evening shoe with a Louis Cuban heel

Pontings Shoe Advert
Shoes available at Pontings on Kensington High St including brogues, oxford shoes, golf shoes and elegant evening shoes in patent leather and grey suede

Fashion Foots It
New shos fashions by Hanan Gingell including satin and glace kid for evening and strapped smart walking shoes in patent leather for day

Rhodins Patent Electrolytical Apparatus, 1897
Illustration showing Rhodins Patent Electrolytical Apparatus, 1897

Interior of the Royal Southampton Railway state carriage
Carriage constructed by the South Western Railway Company for the conveyance of Queen Victoria and her family to their residence in the Isle of Wight

Lumleys Patent Rudder, 1867
Engraving of Lumleys Patent Rudder, as exhibited at the Paris International Exhibition of 1867

Browns patent corset advert
An advertisement for Browns Patent Dermathistic Corset

Anti-Stylograph pen advertisement
An advertisement for Hearsons patent Anti-Stylograph pen

The patent Impoulsoria, horse powered engine
An ingenious means of applying animal power to the working of railways, to supersede the costly locomotive engine. The engine, called Impulsoria

Hindes hair curlers
Advertisement for Hindes patent Hair curlers from 1892 with and endorsement by Lily Langtry. Date: May 14th 1892

Patent Reversible Lifeboat, 1875
Engraving of a patent reversible lifeboat for ships, designed by Anderson and Burkinshaw of Bridlington Quay, 1875. The lifeboat could be used either way up

Patent Euraka Mattress and Bedstead
Advertisement for the patent Eureka mattress and bed, available from all house furnishers

Whale Gun and Snow-shoe, 1875
Engraving of a typical harpoon gun, used for shooting whales or walrus in the Arctic region, and a patent snow-shoe or ski, 1875

Thomas Holloway
THOMAS HOLLOWAY Manufacturer of patent medicines and founder of Holloway College for women (now Royal Holloway College, University of London)

Admiral McDonalds Folding Boat, 1878
Engraving of Admiral McDonalds Patent Folding Boat, as exhibited at the Crystal Palace, London, November 1878. This lightweight

The science of resting
Foots patent resting chair, for relaxation after dinner helping to aid digestion

Staites patent electric light apparatus
Engraving of Edward Staites patent electric light apparatus, exhibited at the Hanover Square Rooms, London in 1848. The light used a weight-driven mechanism

Curiosities and ingenuities from the Patent Office; Fly clot
Illustration showing protective clothing for horses and other animals to prevent them being bothered by flies and other insects

Curiosities and ingenuities from the Patent Office; More wet
Illustration showing ideas for protective rain wear in the form of various rain shades and capes worn on the head and body

W. E. Gladstone watching a steam-driven saw, Tulse Hill, 1878
Engraving showing tree-felling by machinery in 1878. The picture shows a patent steam feller in action, surrounded by a group of onlookers among whom is the Prime Minister of the time

The patent elevator and observatory
Engraving of the patent elevator and observatory showing a man being elevated into the air for viewing purposes. During the siege of Sebastopol a view of the enemys works was required

Curiosities and ingenuities from the Patent Office; A marine
A sketch showing an example of a curious design sent to the Patent Office in 1920, of a marine life saving apparatus which was also submersible

Curiosities and ingenuities from the Patent Office; Curious
Sketch of a cross section of a curious apparatus for securing oysters. Two men work in a submarine-like pod at the bottom of the sea, scooping up oysters with a rake

Hunnybun & Vendens new patent safety omnibus
Engraving showing the new patent street carriage. It had a low construction which afforded easy access, so that passengers could alight from the road to the floor of the carriage without the aid of a

Curiosities and ingenuities from the Patent Office; A boat d
An illustration showing a cross-section of a boat propelled by windmills, cruising along a country river

Curiosities and ingenuities from the Patent Office; An arran
Illustration representing an idea for a piece of machinery that enabled a dog or cat to drive a small machine

Curiosities from the Patent Office; Safety Suit for Aviators
Illustration showing a safety suit for aviators from 1921. The suit takes the form of a parachute attached to the wearer in two parts, one to the torso and one to the head

Curiosities from the Patent Office; Support for cigarettes
Illustration showing a device to be attached to the face for holding a cigar or cigarette adjacent to the mouth, which apparently prevented a careless smoker from laying down a lighted cigarette

Curiosities and ingenuities from the Patent Office; Helmet w
An illustration of a curious design sent to the Patent Office in 1920, showing a man wearing a hat with a gun mounted on it

Curiosities and ingenuities from the Patent Office; A person
An illustration showing a curious design sent to the Patent Office in 1920, of a bizarre head covering with design features such as a window and ventilation

Dougalls Pat. Lockfast
Dougalls Patent Lockfast rifle

Needhams Patent Rifle
A view looking down on the loading mechanism of Needhams Patent rifle Date: 19th century

Griffith Steam Carriage
The patent steam carriage of Julius Griffith, a road locomotive which was effective in practise, but had little success due to a backlash from the horse-powered lobby

Poro-Plastic Corset
The patent Poro-Plastic corset is composed of felt & is seamless, boneless & stitchless and yet affords excellent support being elastic & porous & lightweight

Lace Advert & Samples
An advertisement for Urlings Lace, depicting their offices at 392 The Strand, London and giving samples of common lace, Urlings lace, Cotton and Urlings patent thread

Scott-Moncrieff Tram
Scott-Moncrieffs patent Pneumatic Tramway-car

Airport Tantrum
A young mother wearing a fur coat and patent leather platform boots does her best to control her naughty child as it has a tantrum at London Gatwick Airport, England

Quack Doctor, Netherlands
Quack doctor sells patent medicines to small crowd. Date: unknown

The Aerial Steam Horse
The Flight of Intellect: Mr Golightly experimenting on Mess. Quick & Speeds new patent, high pressure, steam riding rocket warranted not to burst!

MOXONs CARPET LOOM 1862
Moxon & Co Patent Carpet Loom, which won the Prize Medal at the 1862 Exhibition, London

Weapons / Explosives
Title-page of Alfred Nobels patent for nitroglycerine, issued at Stockholm 1866

Smiths Jacquard Loom
Smith Brothers PATENT JACQUARD LOOM which obtained a prize medal at the 1862 International Exhibition, London

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"Unleashing the Ingenious World of Patents: From Heath Robinson's Automated Dining Room to Eyeglasses for Chickens" Step into a world where imagination knows no bounds, and innovation takes center stage. Explore the fascinating realm of patents, where inventors have brought their wildest dreams to life. In this captivating journey, we encounter the first stop - Heath Robinson's automated dining room without servants. Picture a scene straight out of a whimsical fantasy as tables set themselves, dishes float effortlessly through the air, and cutlery dances in perfect synchronization. Next up is an exhilarating sight - a man riding on a steam rocket. Witness his daring adventure as he defies gravity and soars through the sky with sheer audacity. As we delve deeper into this patent wonderland, we stumble upon an intriguing promotional jigsaw featuring Beechams Pills and Powders. Piece by piece, it unravels tales of medicinal marvels that promised relief from ailments in days gone by. Prepare yourself for another mind-boggling creation - Heath Robinson's patent double action grinder for asbestos. A testament to his ingenuity, this contraption revolutionized industrial processes while ensuring safety measures were upheld. Moving forward with awe-inspiring momentum, we encounter Fowlers Steam Engine threshing wheat with remarkable efficiency. Witness how technology transformed agriculture forever as fields are cleared swiftly under its mighty power. Behold. The Lancing-Wheel invention by none other than Heath Robinson himself awaits our attention next. This mechanical masterpiece showcases his ability to merge functionality seamlessly with artistic flair – truly an embodiment of form meeting function. But wait. . Eyeglasses for chickens? Yes indeed. In 1903 came forth a peculiar yet practical patent that aimed to enhance poultry vision – C024 / 3600 was born. And if that wasn't enough eccentricity for you, brace yourself for the double bicycle patent (C024 / 3615) of 1905.