Patent Collection (page 3)

Steam Sewing-Machines, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Steam Sewing-Machines, 1854. The machine-room of the firm of Holloway, Crowe, and Holloway, ...wholesale clothes manufacturers, Stroud, Gloucestershire...Here are twenty machines in work

Egg box, between 1909 and 1923. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Egg box, between 1909 and 1923. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Egg box, between 1909 and 1923. Labels for sending eggs and empty egg boxes through the post. When Tag is attached from one end the string cancels address not in use; Place Forward Postage Here;

Edward B. Moore, Commissioner of Patents - At Desk, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Edward B
Edward B. Moore, Commissioner of Patents - At Desk, 1912. [Edward Bruce Moore, US Patent Office]

Edward B. Moore, Commissioner of Patents - At Desk, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Edward B
Edward B. Moore, Commissioner of Patents - At Desk, 1912. [Edward Bruce Moore, US Patent Office]

Edward B. Moore, Commissioner of Patents - At Desk, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Edward B
Edward B. Moore, Commissioner of Patents - At Desk, 1912. [Edward Bruce Moore, US Patent Office]

The International Exhibition: patent viceroy hansom cab by Evans, of Liverpool, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: patent viceroy hansom cab by Evans, of Liverpool, 1862. Mr. James Evans, of Tarlton-street, Liverpool, has just introduced an improved patent cab

The International Exhibition: Mitchel's type-composing machine, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Mitchel's type-composing machine, 1862. The compositor is in shape a right-angled triangle, placed horizontally

The International Exhibition: patent folding furniture by Mannstein of Vienna, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: patent folding furniture by Mannstein of Vienna, 1862. Precursor of flat-pack furniture. From "Illustrated London News", 1862

The International Exhibition: Fowler's patent four-furrow steam-plough, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Fowler's patent four-furrow steam-plough, 1862. The first aim was to show the superiority of steam to horse power in the inversion and cultivation of the soil

Hardy Patent Pick Co. mining tools 1890s
Selection of solid steel mining hand tools made by Hardy Patent Pick Co, in Sheffield. Date: 1890s

Page of Victorian adverts - November 1895
A variety of advertisements in The Illustrated Sporting Dramatic News dated November 1895. November 1895

A Variety of womens shoes 1926
Ladies 1920s footwear, including slippers, tennis and dress shoes. Date: circa 1926

Babcock and Wilcox 6 ton Steam Roller YB7976 Toby (msn 95/4009). Seen with a 1955 Standard 10 motor car 200CPJ at a 1959 Walford Cross auction. Built in 1925 to the design of Messrs

The late Mr. Henry Fourdrinier, the Patentee of the Paper-Making Machine, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The late Mr. Henry Fourdrinier, the Patentee of the Paper-Making Machine, 1854. Portrait of British entrepreneur Henry Fourdrinier

The International Exhibition: Spencer's patent magnetic purifying-filter, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Spencer's patent magnetic purifying-filter, 1862. This filter has secured for its inventor, Mr

The International Exhibition: Mitchel's type-distributing machine, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Mitchel's type-distributing machine, 1862. The distributor is a small machine of circular form

Lord's patent loading-chamber, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Lord's patent loading-chamber, 1862....a most simple, durable, and inexpensive little contrivance recently invented and patented by Mr. W. B. Lord, of the Royal Artillery

The Hardy Simplex road drill, Hardy Patent Pick Company, Sheffield

The Hardy Simplex, early 1900s

Patent Burnished Egg Eyed Darning Needles packet, manufactured by W Hall & Co, Studley

Mann Tractor U 4298 Old King Cole number 1260, built by Mann's Patent Steam Cart and Wagon Company in 1917, powered by a 4nhp Compound engine. Date: circa 1960

Young Russian inventor Anatol M Josephs received the first US patent for a fully automatic photographic film developing machine

Pether's Sign Makers, 58-60 Banner Street, London EC - entrance to premises Date: 1903

Advert, Isaac James liquid manure distributor or water cart
Advert, Isaac James of Cheltenham, liquid manure distributor or water cart Date: 1856

Advert, William Dray and Co, Reaping Machine
Advert, William Dray and Co, Upper Thames Street, London, Patent Reaping Machine Date: 1856

Budding's patent lawn mower made by Ransomes of Ipswich
Budding's Patent Lawn Mower manufactured by Ransomes of Ipswich Date: 1832

Steam Flying Machine aircraft proposed by Henson
Steam Flying Machine aircraft proposed by William Samuel Henson in his patent of 1842 Date: 1842

Advert for Strettons Ltd, Trailing Cars, Cheltenham Date: 1902

Advert, Bryant & May's Patent Safety Matches. Date: 1868

Hansom's Safety Cab as first design 1834
Hansom Safety Cab designed and patented by Joseph Hansom on the 23rd December 1834. Diver seated on the roof of the cab and the patent suggesting that the cab might be entered through the wheel

Ratner strong room door, No. 6, banker's patent steel door with grip frame and ventilating grille. Date: circa 1920s

Advertisement, Dr Williams pink pills for pale people. Afraid to face traffic. Nerves in a terrible state and anaemia made her as pale as death

Hilliard & Chapman, free standing patent knife polishing and sharpening with six different sizes. Date: 1862

Osmond's Patent Safety Balancing Dogcart 1875
Driver protected if horses falls with a self balancing safety foot rest. Date: 1875

Patent biscuits for dogs. Date: 1907

Woman wearing patent Fairy eyeglasses, dainty, light, comfortable and rimless specs. Date: 1907

Patent Manning Wardle & Co, locomotive engineers, steam road roller designed in Paris and was contracted in England. Boyne Engine Works, Leeds and is the patent of E. Gellerate and Co

The last American patent (engraving)
1036168 The last American patent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The last American patent)

His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence and Avondale taking his Seat in the House of Lords, reading the Patent
1597010 His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence and Avondale taking his Seat in the House of Lords, reading the Patent, 23 June (engraving) by Wilson

Girandole in cut-glass and gilt designed by Pellatt and Green
6339897 Girandole in cut-glass and gilt designed by Pellatt and Green by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Girandole in cut-glass and gilt designed by Pellatt and Green)

Patent Mongolfier smoke conductor fireplace for the remedying of smoky chimnies
6339970 Patent Mongolfier smoke conductor fireplace for the remedying of smoky chimnies by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info)

Regency metamorphic furniture, library globe that turns into a writing desk
6339957 Regency metamorphic furniture, library globe that turns into a writing desk by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Regency metamorphic furniture)

Portrait of Armat Stoddart (1842-1910), Before 1892. Creator: George Prince
Portrait of Armat Stoddart (1842-1910), Before 1892

Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge, 1940s
3507476 Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge, 1940s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge)

Advertisement for Teutonic liquid malt and hops extract, 1897 (litho)
PNP383894 Advertisement for Teutonic liquid malt and hops extract, 1897 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: For convalescents)

Memories of an Indian Tour, leaves from a Travellers Diary (litho)
1040706 Memories of an Indian Tour, leaves from a Travellers Diary (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Memories of an Indian Tour)

Drury-Lane Theatre (colour litho)
976224 Drury-Lane Theatre (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drury-Lane Theatre)

The patent mile index cab (engraving)
602358 The patent mile index cab (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The patent mile index cab)

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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.