Clockwork Collection

Gears and cogs in the clockwork of a historical pendulum clock, detail, regulator

Clockwork orrery, historical artwork. This is an 18th century mechanical clockwork model of the planetary motions in the solar system

Clock mechanism DP249078
University of Birmingham, Chamberlain Tower, University Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham. Detail of the clock mechanism inside the campanile clock tower

The Vanishing Time
Sandy Wijaya

Reconstruction of medieval conception of the universe showing a flat earth surrounded by the crystalline spheres. Figure on left has broken through outermost of these to find the celestial machinery

Spring train, X-ray
Spring train. X-ray showing the mechanism inside a toy train

Spring train, X-ray
Spring train. X-ray showing the mechanism inside a toy train

Jacob Brett's electric printing telegraph, patented 1845, 1845
3479951 Jacob Brett's electric printing telegraph, patented 1845, 1845; (add.info.: Jacob Brett's electric printing telegraph, patented 1845.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Receiving a message on a Morse printing telegraph, 1891
3479945 Receiving a message on a Morse printing telegraph, 1891; (add.info.: Receiving a message on a Morse printing telegraph.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Train dispatcher using a Morse key to send message down the line on the railway telegraph system, 1891
3479944 Train dispatcher using a Morse key to send message down the line on the railway telegraph system, 1891; (add.info)

Morse printing telegraph, 1891
3479940 Morse printing telegraph, 1891; (add.info.: Morse printing telegraph, showing transmitting key and roll of paper attached to the receiving instrument.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Morse-Disney printing telegraph equipment, 1891
3479936 Morse-Disney printing telegraph equipment, 1891; (add.info.: Morse-Digney printing telegraph equipment, showing the receiving instruments, left and transmitting key)

Transmitting table and keyboard of the Hughes printing telegraph, 1859
3479595 Transmitting table and keyboard of the Hughes printing telegraph, 1859; (add.info.: Transmitting table and keyboard of the Hughes printing telegraph, 1859.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

David Hughes's printing telegraph, 1891
3479961 David Hughes's printing telegraph, 1891; (add.info.: David Hughes's printing telegraph. This was powered by clockwork, with a driving weight of about 50kg)

Morse telegraph receiving instrument shown printing a message, 1891
3479939 Morse telegraph receiving instrument shown printing a message, 1891; (add.info.: Morse telegraph receiving instrument shown printing a message.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

GPO telegraph transmitter, 1882
3479937 GPO telegraph transmitter, 1882; (add.info.: GPO telegraph transmitter. Shown at the International Electric Exhibition at the Crystal Palace, 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

D'Asrlincourt's teleprinter, 1878
3479636 D'Asrlincourt's teleprinter, 1878; (add.info.: D'Asrlincourt's teleprinter, 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Transmitting key for a Morse telegraph, 1895
3479968 Transmitting key for a Morse telegraph, 1895; (add.info.: Transmitting key for a Morse telegraph.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

David Hughes's printing telegraph, 1891
3479463 David Hughes's printing telegraph, 1891; (add.info.: David Hughes's printing telegraph. This was powered by clockwork, with a driving weight of about 50kg)

An Indian magician
5310093 An Indian magician; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Indian magician. Driven by clockwork, the magician tapped an inverted 'basket' with his wand)

Telegraph clerk receiving a message on a Morse sounding telegraph, 1891
3479942 Telegraph clerk receiving a message on a Morse sounding telegraph, 1891; (add.info.: Telegraph clerk receiving a message on a Morse sounding telegraph)

Pneumatically operated perforating machine for Morse electric telegraphs: used by the GPO, 1890
3479935 Pneumatically operated perforating machine for Morse electric telegraphs: used by the GPO, 1890; (add.info.: Pneumatically operated perforating machine for Morse electric telegraphs)

Electric printing telegraph invented by Hughes, 1863
3479635 Electric printing telegraph invented by Hughes, 1863; (add.info.: Electric printing telegraph invented by Hughes, who at first found no market for it in England)

Jacob Brett's electric printing telegraph, 1845
3479966 Jacob Brett's electric printing telegraph, 1845; (add.info.: Jacob Brett's electric printing telegraph, patented in 1845.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Edison's first phonograph, 1878
3478798 Edison's first phonograph, 1878; (add.info.: Fig. 1: Edison's first phonograph in which the tinfoil cylinder vas turned by hand; Fig. 2: Stoh's clockwork driven phonograph; Figs)

Engraving depicting and Edison phonograph
5309481 Engraving depicting and Edison phonograph; (add.info.: Engraving depicting and Edison phonograph. Fig. 1: Clockwork driven force)

Perforating machine for preparing Morse messages on telegraphs, 1891
3479938 Perforating machine for preparing Morse messages on telegraphs, 1891; (add.info.: Perforating machine for preparing Morse messages on telegraphs)

David Hughes's printing telegraph of 1855, 1855
3479625 David Hughes's printing telegraph of 1855, 1855; (add.info.: David Hughes's printing telegraph of 1855. This was powered by clockwork, with a driving weight of about 50kg)

Message being received by a more printing telegraph, 1890
3479971 Message being received by a more printing telegraph, 1890; (add.info.: Message being received by a more printing telegraph.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Transmitting key for a Morse telegraph, 1895
3479969 Transmitting key for a Morse telegraph, 1895; (add.info.: Transmitting key for a Morse telegraph. Simple brass lever mounted on hinge A with spring are F to lift lever when operator releases)

Making a recording on Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878
3478812 Making a recording on Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878; (add.info.: A woman making a recording on Edison Clockwork Phonograph. Foil recording 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Side view of the first model of Edison's phonograph, 1878
3478816 Side view of the first model of Edison's phonograph, 1878; (add.info.: Side view of the first model of Edison's phonograph)

Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878
3478814 Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878; (add.info.: Edison Clockwork Phonograph. Foil recording 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Receiving a message on a Morse telegraph General Post Office, 1891
3479943 Receiving a message on a Morse telegraph General Post Office, 1891; (add.info.: Receiving a message on a Morse telegraph General Post Office, St Martin's-le-Grand)

Printing mechanism of the Morse telegraph, 1891
3479941 Printing mechanism of the Morse telegraph, 1891; (add.info.: Printing mechanism of the Morse telegraph.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Side view of the first model of Edison's phonograph, 1883
3478817 Side view of the first model of Edison's phonograph, 1883; (add.info.: Side view of the first model of Edison's phonograph)

Side view of the first model of Edison's phonograph, 1878
3478815 Side view of the first model of Edison's phonograph, 1878; (add.info.: Side view of the first model of Edison's phonograph)

Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878
3478813 Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878; (add.info.: Edison Clockwork Phonograph. Foil recording 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Transmitting key for a Morse telegraph, 1874
3479970 Transmitting key for a Morse telegraph, 1874; (add.info.: Transmitting key for a Morse telegraph.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Teleprinter in the Bank of England, 1886
3479964 Teleprinter in the Bank of England, 1886; (add.info.: Teleprinter in the Bank of England.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Transmitting table and keyboard of the Hughes printing telegraph, 1859
3479962 Transmitting table and keyboard of the Hughes printing telegraph, 1859; (add.info.: Transmitting table and keyboard of the Hughes printing telegraph.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Curious musical instruments of the sixteenth century, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Curious musical instruments of the sixteenth century, 1860. An an elaborate but nameless instrument of the Elizabethan era designed by goldsmith Randolph Bull

The Crazy One
Daniel Springgay

From the Dark side of the Moon
Daniel Springgay

Earth Path Indicator, Mercury 4, 1961. Creator: Honeywell
The Mercury space capsule carried this device, designed by the Honeywell Corporation, which allowed the astronaut to see his orbital track and heading

Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 HelicopterConducting Arctic Training in Norway
A Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter is pictured in Northern Norway during Arctic flying training. The training takes place some 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle at the Joint Helicopter Command

Welcome to the Machine
Christophe Kiciak

Advert, A W Gamage Ltd, Holborn, London, Steam Engines and Model Railway Trains Date: 1908

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Unveiling the intricate world of clockwork: a symphony of gears and cogs" Step into the mesmerizing realm of clockwork, where precision and artistry intertwine to create magnificent timekeeping marvels. In the heart of a historical pendulum clock, gears and cogs dance in perfect harmony, orchestrating the passage of minutes and hours with meticulous detail. Witness the regulator, an essential component that ensures accuracy by controlling the speed at which this mechanical masterpiece operates, and is within these delicate mechanisms that time itself comes alive, ticking away with unwavering precision. Marvel at the enchanting clockwork orrery, a miniature model depicting celestial bodies in motion. This captivating creation unveils our fascination with understanding the universe's mysteries through intricate machinery. Delve deeper into this world as we explore Clock Mechanism DP249078 – an embodiment of craftsmanship and innovation. Its inner workings reveal a labyrinthine network of interlocking gears that transform mere seconds into meaningful moments. Transport yourself back in time to when medieval minds conceived a flat earth surrounded by celestial wonders. A reconstruction breathes life into their vision, reminding us how clocks once symbolized humanity's quest for knowledge and enlightenment. Discover another facet as we uncover Spring Train X-ray – an x-rayed glimpse beneath its surface reveals hidden complexities that make it tick flawlessly. Zeche Ewald stands tall as testament to industrial progress; its colossal machinery powered by clockwork revolutionized mining operations. An advert from A W Gamage Ltd takes us on a journey through London's bustling streets, showcasing exquisite timepieces crafted with utmost care and expertise. These timeless treasures continue to captivate generations even today. The Earth Path Indicator Mercury 4 created by Honeywell catapults us forward in time to 1961 - an era marked by technological advancements merging seamlessly with elegant design. Witness this innovative marvel guiding astronauts on their cosmic voyage. Peek inside these marvelous creations, for LookInside reveals the intricate inner workings that bring them to life.