Tool Collection (page 13)

Universal equinoxial dial for latitude 0-90 degrees Copper object, early 18th century (copper)
MMM5470101 Universal equinoxial dial for latitude 0-90 degrees Copper object, early 18th century (copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Horizontal compass dial, for latitude 48 degrees. Silver and copper object, late 17th century (silver and copper)
MMM5469122 Horizontal compass dial, for latitude 48 degrees. Silver and copper object, late 17th century (silver and copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Reverse side of the magnetic compass dial from Dieppe (France), for latitude 50 degrees
MMM5469081 Reverse side of the magnetic compass dial from Dieppe (France), for latitude 50 degrees, c.1660 (silver and tortoise shells); National Maritime Museum, London

Horizontal travel dial, for the 49° latitude, with magnetic compass and engraved indications and decorations
MMM5469065 Horizontal travel dial, for the 49° latitude, with magnetic compass and engraved indications and decorations, c.1550-1600 (ivory and copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial, with engraved indications in Chinese, 17th century (ivory and copper)
MMM5469980 Diptych sundial, with engraved indications in Chinese, 17th century (ivory and copper); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial)

Butterfield dial for latitudes 40 and 60 degrees, built around an acanthus decor, with magnetic compass
MMM5468978 Butterfield dial for latitudes 40 and 60 degrees, built around an acanthus decor, with magnetic compass, 18th century (silver copper and glass); National Maritime Museum, London

A submarine (submarine) officer looking through the periscope. Watercolor and pencil on paper, 1940
MMM5467531 A submarine (submarine) officer looking through the periscope. Watercolor and pencil on paper, 1940, by Eric Ravilious (1903-1942) by Ravilious, Eric (1903-42); National Maritime Museum

Woodcut depicting FERDINAND I; Holy Roman Emperor 1558-64, king of Bohemia and Hungary 1526
5311572 Woodcut depicting FERDINAND I; Holy Roman Emperor 1558-64, king of Bohemia and Hungary 1526. From the title page of the De Sphaericus of Theodosius of Tripoli (2nd century AD)

An allegorical picture of Astronomy shown holding an armillary sphere, 19th century
5310752 An allegorical picture of Astronomy shown holding an armillary sphere, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1881); Universal History Archive/UIG

Medal bearing the effigy of Alexander de Medici (Alessandro de Medici) Duke of Florence (1510-1537)
BEN5480383 Medal bearing the effigy of Alexander de Medici (Alessandro de Medici) Duke of Florence (1510-1537). Made by Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571) 1531-1536 Diam

The equipment of cadet (aspiring officer) William Blockhead, for his service on the HMS Hellfire at a station in
MMM5478578 The equipment of cadet (aspiring officer) William Blockhead, for his service on the HMS Hellfire at a station in the West Indies (America) by Cruikshank

Description of the use of the suit or scuba diving device (submarine) (a type of tube in which a person can lie down)
MMM5467375 Description of the use of the suit or scuba diving device (submarine) (a type of tube in which a person can lie down but maintain freedom of movement of their arms)

Presentation of a suit or scuba diving device (underwater) (a type of tube in which a person can lie down but maintain)
MMM5467352 Presentation of a suit or scuba diving device (underwater) (a type of tube in which a person can lie down but maintain freedom of movement of his arms)

The shipwright, one of the most important Royal Navy adjutant officers in the 18th century
MMM5482467 The shipwright, one of the most important Royal Navy adjutant officers in the 18th century, who had to pass an exam at Shipwright's Hall before boarding by Rowlandson

A new and correct sea chart of the whole world showing the variations of the compass as they were found in the year
7340788 A new and correct sea chart of the whole world showing the variations of the compass as they were found in the year M.D.CC, 1700-02 (engraving) by British School

Preparatory work for the Federation Day on the Champs de Mars, early 20th century (illustration)
7418362 Preparatory work for the Federation Day on the Champs de Mars, early 20th century (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparatory work for the Federation Day (July 14)

Tools, Indus Valley civilisation, Hisar, Haryana, Punjab, India (copper)
7381565 Tools, Indus Valley civilisation, Hisar, Haryana, Punjab, India (copper); (add.info.: Rakhi Garhi village, archaeological site)

Planetarium, detail, c.1825 (brass, glass, gilt brass, enamel, engraved)
7339590 Planetarium, detail, c.1825 (brass, glass, gilt brass, enamel, engraved) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 28x17 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

John Harrison...Inventor of the Compound Pendulum & of several Time Keepers, 1768 (Mezzotint)
7341882 John Harrison...Inventor of the Compound Pendulum & of several Time Keepers, 1768 (Mezzotint) by Tassaert, Philippe Joseph (1736-1803); 63.5x48.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Science in Sport, or the Pleasures of Astronomy. A New Game, 1804 (cardboard)
7339964 Science in Sport, or the Pleasures of Astronomy. A New Game, 1804 (cardboard) by Wallis, John (19th century); 19.5x15.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Whalebone fid, c.1835 (bone)
7339927 Whalebone fid, c.1835 (bone) by Brookes, William Tolley (1791-1874); 45x4.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Captain William Tolley Brookes A whalebone fid)

Sextant reputed to have been used on James Cook's third voyage to the Pacific (1776-80), c.1770 (brass)
7295772 Sextant reputed to have been used on James Cook's third voyage to the Pacific (1776-80), c.1770 (brass) by Ramsden, Jesse (1735-1800); 42.5x44.5x9.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Dry card compass, c.1839 (navigational instrument)
7295730 Dry card compass, c.1839 (navigational instrument) by British School, (19th century); 2.3x17.3x7.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sectional view of a puddling furnace, 19th century (engraving)
5309473 Sectional view of a puddling furnace, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Sectional view of a puddling furnace (3), hard rollers (5, 6) and various small foundry tools

Engraving depicting a birthing chair - women sat in such a stool during childbirth
5309452 Engraving depicting a birthing chair - women sat in such a stool during childbirth, and there is reference to such a device in the Old Testament; (add.info)

Engraving depicting a long handled tree pruner, 19th century
5308773 Engraving depicting a long handled tree pruner, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a long handled tree pruner. Dated 19th century 01/02/1879); Universal History Archive/UIG

A relic from the Expedition (1845-1848) by John Franklin, 1845 (copper and bone)
MMM5476570 A relic from the Expedition (1845-1848) by John Franklin, 1845 (copper and bone); National Maritime Museum, London

A stiffener (Staybusk), 19th century (engraving)
MMM5476260 A stiffener (Staybusk), 19th century (engraving); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A stiffener (Staybusk) vertically engraved 6 scenes: a warship and a small canoe

Agriculture: a Russian peasant plowing his field. Russian popular engraving of the 19th century
FGL5475274 Agriculture: a Russian peasant plowing his field. Russian popular engraving of the 19th century; Fototeca Gilardi

Ring sundial for universal equinoxes, for all latitudes, 18th century (brass)
MMM5475112 Ring sundial for universal equinoxes, for all latitudes, 18th century (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Ring sundial for universal equinoxes, for all latitudes)

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, probably for latitude 0. Brass instrument, 18th century (brass)
MMM5474497 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, probably for latitude 0. Brass instrument, 18th century (brass) by Vogler, Andreas (c.1730-1800); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, probably for 14 degrees latitude. Brass instrument, 1750-1800 (brass)
MMM5474491 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, probably for 14 degrees latitude. Brass instrument, 1750-1800 (brass) by Vogler, Andreas (c.1730-1800); National Maritime Museum, London

Round sundial for latitude 51 degrees. Brass instrument, by Johannes Zech (?), c.1700 (brass)
MMM5474483 Round sundial for latitude 51 degrees. Brass instrument, by Johannes Zech (?), c.1700 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Round sundial for latitude 51 degrees)

Butterfield dial for latitude 35 degrees. Copper instrument, first half of 18th century, by Macquart (?) (copper)
MMM5474097 Butterfield dial for latitude 35 degrees. Copper instrument, first half of 18th century, by Macquart (?) (copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial, closed, for latitude 41 degrees, 19th century (wood)
MMM5474037 Diptych sundial, closed, for latitude 41 degrees, 19th century (wood); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial, closed, for 41 degrees of latitude)

Diptych sundial (open), for latitude 0 degrees, with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, 1556 (ivory)
MMM5474023 Diptych sundial (open), for latitude 0 degrees, with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, 1556 (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial (open)

Polyhedral sundial for latitude 20 degrees, with magnetic compass on its base, 1780-1810 (brass and wood)
MMM5474006 Polyhedral sundial for latitude 20 degrees, with magnetic compass on its base, 1780-1810 (brass and wood); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial and magnetic compass, inserted in a rectangular box with an ivory lid, 18th century (copper)
MMM5474559 Sundial and magnetic compass, inserted in a rectangular box with an ivory lid, 18th century (copper); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Sundial and magnetic compass)

Dieppe magnetic azimuth dial, c.1680 (ivory and brass)
MMM5474537 Dieppe magnetic azimuth dial, c.1680 (ivory and brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Magnetic azimuth dial from Dieppe (France), for latitude 50 degrees, portable

Sun dial and magnetic pocket compass, for latitude 48 degrees. Gilded copper and enamel instrument
MMM5474517 Sun dial and magnetic pocket compass, for latitude 48 degrees. Gilded copper and enamel instrument, 18th century (copper and enamel); National Maritime Museum, London

Round sundial for latitude 53 degrees. Brass instrument, late 18th century, by L. Proctor (?) (brass)
MMM5474513 Round sundial for latitude 53 degrees. Brass instrument, late 18th century, by L. Proctor (?) (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Universal equinox ring dial, for all latitudes, 18th century (brass)
MMM5473366 Universal equinox ring dial, for all latitudes, 18th century (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Universal equinox ring dial, for all latitudes)

Diptych sundial (open) for Latitude 49. Ivory instrument, first half of the 18th century (ivory)
MMM5473326 Diptych sundial (open) for Latitude 49. Ivory instrument, first half of the 18th century (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial (open) for Latitude 49

Astrolabe dial, (obverse) engraved with the Prophatius projection, 17th century (brass)
MMM5473292 Astrolabe dial, (obverse) engraved with the Prophatius projection, 17th century (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Astrolabe dial)

Medal commemorating the Nelsonic Crimson Oakes Society, a masonic organization for sailors, 1808 (silver)
MMM5472840 Medal commemorating the Nelsonic Crimson Oakes Society, a masonic organization for sailors, 1808 (silver); National Maritime Museum, London

Miniature from a manuscript in latin of the civil rights 14th century (miniature)
AIS5346182 Miniature from a manuscript in latin of the civil rights 14th century (miniature); (add.info.: scene showing the construction of a wall); © Iberfoto

Woodcutter, (painting)
8719872 Woodcutter, (painting) by Ulving, Even (1863-1952); 55x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Even Ulving (1863-1952)); Photo © O. Vaering

Treatise on Man, work of 1633. Xylography
AIS5331519 Treatise on Man, work of 1633. Xylography.; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Photo © JBP/AIC

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"Tools: Unveiling the Artistry of Craftsmanship Through Time" From shoeing horses in 1844 to coopers meticulously crafting wooden barrels, tools have played an integral role in shaping our world. In Edwin Henry Landseer's masterpiece from 1938, we witness the dedication and skill of these craftsmen. Blacksmiths, with their trusty tools from 1875, forge iron into magnificent creations that withstand the test of time. Meanwhile, miners toil away at the coalface in South Wales, relying on their specialized tools for a hard day's work. In Norfolk a98_13558, we catch a glimpse of a blacksmith expertly wielding his hammer outside his fiery forge. The Welsh women road builders demonstrate their strength and determination as they construct pathways through South Wales using simple yet effective tools. But it is not just practicality that defines these tools; artistry can be found even in unexpected places. A set of glass eyeballs reminds us of the intricate craftsmanship required to create prosthetics that restore sight and confidence. Leon-Maxime Faivre's "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" transports us to 1888 when mothers relied on various tools to care for their children - nurturing love being one such tool essential for raising future generations. Traveling back further in time, we encounter medieval goldsmiths diligently working on exquisite pieces that adorn royalty and nobility alike. Gold Lunulae and Axehead discovered in St Merryn, Cornwall provide evidence of early Bronze Age craftsmanship at its finest. Lastly, Aleksandr Gerasimov's portrayal captures Lenin during the tumultuous period around 1930-1939 when political ideologies were reshaping nations. Here too lies another kind - ideas wielded by influential figures who shape history itself. Through these glimpses into different eras and tradesmen at work with their respective tools, we come to appreciate how these humble objects have shaped our past and continue to shape our present.