Pneumatics Collection

Science / Gillray Satire
New Discoveries in Pneumaticks! A satire on the Royal Institution: Thomas Young experiments on Hippisley, Humphry Davy at the bellows, Rumford by the door

New Banting Bed for Reducing the Figure
The New Banting Bed for Reducing the Figure. Cartoon by William Heath Robinson

Germain Sommeiller's (1815-1871) compressed air rock drill used in the Mont Cenis and St Gothard railway tunnels
530610 Germain Sommeiller's (1815-1871) compressed air rock drill used in the Mont Cenis and St Gothard railway tunnels. Sommeiller engineer of Mont Cenis tunnel

Robert Boyle (1627-91) Anglo-Irish chemist and physicist, in his laboratory with Denis Papin (1647-1712)
541673 Robert Boyle (1627-91) Anglo-Irish chemist and physicist, in his laboratory with Denis Papin (1647-1712) French physicist.; (add.info.: Papin is pointing to Boyle's air pump)

Equilibrium and movement of the air, c1851. The effects of pneumatics and barometric pressure underwater and in the air, showing ballooning, a diving bell, divers in diving suits, an air gun

Scientific Researches! New discoveries in Pneumaticks! Or an Experimental Lecture
3051750 Scientific Researches! New discoveries in Pneumaticks! Or an Experimental Lecture on the Powers osf Air, pub. 1802 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

First edition of Aleottis translation of Heros Pneumatics
6343847 First edition of Aleottis translation of Heros Pneumatics, 1589 (woodcut on vellum) by Italian School, (16th century); 21.5x15.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hero of Alexandria (fl)

Page from the Illustrated London News (engraving)
614558 Page from the Illustrated London News (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from the Illustrated London News (published on 24 August 1861)

Physics, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999673 Physics, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

"Scientific Researches! New Discoveries in PNEUMATICKS
NCO89941 " Scientific Researches! New Discoveries in PNEUMATICKS! or An Experimental Lecture on the Powers of Air"

The Pneumatic Despatch (engraving)
1619707 The Pneumatic Despatch (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pneumatic Despatch. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 August 1861)

The pneumatic despatch tube (engraving)
614578 The pneumatic despatch tube (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pneumatic despatch tube: the Holborn end of the tube on the opening day)

First edition of Aleottis translation of Heros Pneumatics
6343848 First edition of Aleottis translation of Heros Pneumatics, 1589 (woodcut on vellum) by Italian School, (16th century); 21.5x15.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hero of Alexandria (fl)

Captain Zalinski, printers sample for the Worlds Inventors souvenir album (A25) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Pneumatic Experiment, 1777. Artist: Amedee van Loo
Pneumatic Experiment, 1777. Found in the collection of the State Museum Arkhangelskoye Estate, Moscow

Humphry Davy, British chemist and inventor, 1802. Artist: James Gillray
Humphry Davy, British chemist and inventor, 1802. Davy (1778-1829) discovered the anaesthetic effects of laughing gas (nitrous oxide)

Robert Boyles second air pump, c1660 (1725). The pump is being used to evacuate a bell jar to examine the effect on an animal inside it

Air pump built for Robert Boyle by Robert Hooke, 1660. Robert Boyle (1627-1691) was a physicist and chemist who carried out many experiments on air, vacuum, combustion, and respiration

Robert Boyles experiments with air pumps, 1725. Using this apparatus, similar to Guerickes water barometer, Boyle (1627-1691) found that water could only be raised 33ft 6ins

Chemical lecture, 1802. Artist: James Gillray
Chemical lecture; Scientific Researches! - New Discoveries in Pneumaticks! or - an Experimental Lecture on the Powers of Air!, 1802

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

Ctesibius (Ktesibius) of Alexandria (285-222 BC), Ancient Greek mathematician and inventor who studied pneumatics. Woodcut

Cartoon, Scientific Researches! New Discoveries in Pneumaticks! or, an Experimental Lecture on the Powers of Air, by James Gillray

Pneumatics of air pumps.. Pneumatics of air pumps and experiments on air. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature

Pneumatics of aerostation with hot-air balloons.. Pneumatics of aerostation, the science of operating lighter-than-air aircraft, with two hot-air balloons and aeronauts

Pneumatics of aerostation with aeolipile.. Pneumatics of aerostation, the science of operating lighter-than-air aircraft, including an aeolipile or Hero engine

Pneumatics- marine, Caswells and Rownings barometers.. Pneumatics- marine barometer, Mr Caswells and John Rownings barometers, 18th century

Pneumatics- barometer, section, elevation, 18th century.. Pneumatics- barometer, section, elevation, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an illustration by J

Pneumatics ventilator, section and plan, 18th century.. Pneumatics ventilator, section and plan, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an illustration by J

Pneumatics- bellows, plans and elevations, 18th century.. Pneumatics- bellows, plans and elevations, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an illustration by J

Pneumatics- freezing apparatus, condensers, gauges, 18th century. Pneumatics- freezing apparatus, condensers, condensing engine, pear gauge and condenser gauge, 18th century

Pneumatics- flasks, thermometers and wind gauges, 18th century.. Pneumatics- flasks for the artificial production of Pyrmont water, thermometers by James Kewley and John Leslie

Von Guerickes demonstration of power of vacuum, using Magdeburg hemispheres and two teams of horses. From Guericke Experimenta Nova, Amsterdam, 1672

Evacuating bell jar to examine effect on animal in it. Robert Boyles second air pump c1660. Edition of Boyles work published 1725. Engraving

Otto von Guericke (1606-1686), German inventor, engineer and physicist, c1672. Portrait from his Experimenta Nova, ut vocant, Magdeburgica, de vacuo Spatio (New Magdeburgian Experiments)

Title page of Experimenta Nova, ut vocant, Magdeburgica, de vacuo Spatio, (Amsterdam, 1672). (New Magdeburgian Experiments, as they are called)

Equilibrium and the movement of the air: educational plate published Wurtemberg c.1850. Height of air, Depth of ocean. Ballooning, Diving, Vacuum, Barometer, Air Pump, Diving Bell, Syringe, Air gun

Humphry Davy (1778-1829) English chemist. Detail from Gilray cartoon New Discoveries in Pneumatics showing a meeting of the Royal Institution, London

Coal cutting machine on rails, powered by compressed air produced by a steam engine at the pithead. From The Practical Dictionary of Mechanics by Edward H Knight (New York and London, c1880)

Robert Boyle (1627-1691) Anglo-Irish chemist and physicist, in his laboratory with Denis Papin (1647-1712) French physicist. Papin is pointing to Boyles air pump

Experiment designed to show that air has weight. From Experimenta Nova ut vocantur Magdeburgica De Vacuo Spatio (New Magdeburg Experiments About the Vacuum, Otto von Guericke, (Amsterdam, 1672)

New Discoveries in Pneumatics. A popular demonstration at the Royal Institution, London, given by Thomas Garnett (1766-1802) assisted by Humphry Davy (1779-1829)

Drilling machine with diamond bit powered by compressed air, invented by the French civil engineer Rudolph Leschot (active 1863) being used to bore the Mont Cenis (Rejus Rail)

Man operating bellows to increase the draught to a furnace. From De la pirotechnia by Vannoccio Biringuccio (Venice, 1540). Metallurgy. Pneumatics

Otto von Guerickes improvement on Robert Boyles air pump. From Experimenta Nova by Otto von Guericke (Amsterdam, 1672). Engraving

Otto von Guerickes air pump. From Experimenta Nova by Otto von Guericke (Amsterdam, 1672). Engraving

Demonstrating the strength of a vacuum. Vessel from which air has been evacuated mounted in frame. A rope attached is passed over two pulley wheels

Von Guerickes first air pump being used to remove the air from a sealed barrel. From Experimenta Nova by Otto von Guericke (Amsterdam, 1672)

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"Pneumatics: A Journey through Science and Satire" Step into the world of pneumatics, where science meets Gillray satire. From the "New Banting Bed for Reducing the Figure" to the "Pneumatics of an air rifle, " this field has captivated minds since c1851. Delve into the equilibrium and movement of air as depicted in "Scientific Researches. New discoveries in Pneumaticks. Or an Experimental Lecture. " Witness how Aleottis' translation of Hero's Pneumatics, showcased in its first edition, paved the way for groundbreaking research. The Illustrated London News engraving takes us back to a page from Physics, 1833-39. Colored engravings bring life to scientific marvels that once fascinated scholars and enthusiasts alike. The caption reads: "Scientific Researches. New Discoveries in PNEUMATICKS. " Imagine a time when pneumatic tubes revolutionized communication with their efficiency and speed. Marvel at "The Pneumatic Despatch, " an engraving that showcases this innovative system. Witness firsthand how these tubes transformed transportation and communication networks. Intriguingly, pneumatics transcends mere scientific exploration; it becomes a subject ripe for satire by artists like Gillray. Explore his satirical take on this fascinating field through his artwork titled "Pneumatics. " So join us on this captivating journey through history as we unravel the wonders – from its scientific foundations to its humorous interpretations – all captured within these intriguing hints and engravings.