Tools Collection (page 12)

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

When the third shot blew up the tumbril we gave a cheer
6317619 When the third shot blew up the tumbril we gave a cheer.; (add.info.: When the third shot blew up the tumbril we gave a cheer)

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

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

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

A navigator's shovel
5311955 A navigator's shovel; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a navigator's shovel. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting garden tools and a hotbed frame. The frame is raised on a bed of manure
5311535 An engraving depicting garden tools and a hotbed frame. The frame is raised on a bed of manure and straw which generated the bottom heat needed to produce a crop

Martin Luther hangs up his ninety-five thesis on a door of a church in Wittenberg, c.1970 (engraving)
UTD4916067 Martin Luther hangs up his ninety-five thesis on a door of a church in Wittenberg, c.1970 (engraving); (add.info)

Economy. The clay, pottery. c.1900 (chromo)
3433702 Economy. The clay, pottery. c.1900 (chromo); (add.info.: Economy. The clay, pottery. Imagery, France, ca 1900.); Photo © CCI

Vignette depicting astronomers and various instruments including an astrolabe and an armillary sphere
3359527 Vignette depicting astronomers and various instruments including an astrolabe and an armillary sphere; (add.info)

The Lion in Love: Fable for Mademoiselle de Sevigne (le lion amoureux) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214316 The Lion in Love: Fable for Mademoiselle de Sevigne (le lion amoureux) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bronze miniature tools from ancient Rome
3330443 Bronze miniature tools from ancient Rome; (add.info.: Bronze miniature tools from ancient Rome. Dated 1st Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Economy. The wood, woodcutters, carpenters..., c.1900 (chromo)
2636224 Economy. The wood, woodcutters, carpenters..., c.1900 (chromo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Economy. The wood, woodcutters, carpenters... Imagery, France, c.1900.); Photo © CCI

Butterfly collector's tools from the 18th century: pins 3, curved needle to support antennae 5
FLO4671158 Butterfly collector's tools from the 18th century: pins 3, curved needle to support antennae 5, clockmaker's tweezers 7, entomologist's tweezers 8, pliers 10, pin cutters 11

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"Crafting the Past: Unveiling the Timeless Tools of Trades" Tools used in carpentry and joinery: Witness the precision and skill as these tools shape wood into magnificent creations. Coopers at work making wooden barrels: Step into a world where craftsmanship meets tradition, as coopers meticulously craft barrels using their specialized tools. Blacksmith Tools 1875: Discover the essence of an era when sparks flew and iron was forged with sheer strength and dexterity. Bookbinding Tools 1875: Journey into the realm of literary artistry, where delicate bookbinding tools transform blank pages into bound treasures. Miners working at the coalface, South Wales: Descend deep underground to witness miners wielding their indispensable tools amidst darkness, extracting black gold from nature's depths. Various shoemaking tools: Explore a cobblers' workshop filled with an array of intriguing instruments that bring comfort and style to our feet. Polkanuggo Quarry, Stithians, Cornwall. 1903-1904: Immerse yourself in history as quarry workers employ rugged stone-cutting implements to extract raw materials from Mother Earth's embrace. Knapped Flint Tools: Marvel at ancient ingenuity as flint-knappers fashion sharp-edged artifacts that once shaped civilizations long forgotten by time. Welsh women road builders, South Wales: Celebrate resilience and determination as Welsh women wielded shovels and picks to construct pathways for future generations using simple yet powerful hand-tools. Blacksmiths outside their forge - A glimpse into a bygone era where skilled blacksmiths harnessed fire's fury alongside mighty anvils while shaping metal with unwavering expertise. Blacksmith & Horse 19C - Witness harmony between man and beast as blacksmiths collaborate with majestic horses while creating essential equipment for transportation during the nineteenth century.