Condenser Collection

Distillation, 16th century woodcut
Distillation. Coloured 16th century woodcut depicting apparatus used for distillation. Two liquids to be distilled are being heated in large flasks (bottom left and right)

Herz's telephone condenser, 1883
3479327 Herz's telephone condenser, 1883; (add.info.: Herz's telephone condenser: by placing this on the line, Herz prevented induction from neighbouring line)

Condenser telephone, 1890
3479299 Condenser telephone, 1890; (add.info.: Condenser telephone in use. New York, dated 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A woodcut engraving depicting the process of increasing the power of a candle by passing the light through a
5311556 A woodcut engraving depicting the process of increasing the power of a candle by passing the light through a water-filled glass globe which acted as a condenser

Condenser telephone, 1890
3479297 Condenser telephone, 1890; (add.info.: Condenser telephone: Experiment in which insulating handles of a medical electrical machine used as a telephone)

The Tale of a Tea-kettle' (London, 1844). Wood engraving
541201 The Tale of a Tea-kettle' (London, 1844). Wood engraving.; (add.info.: James Watt as a boy watching the kettle boiling in the fire)

Birthplace of James Watt shortly before it was demolished in 1887 (engraving)
541195 Birthplace of James Watt shortly before it was demolished in 1887 (engraving); (add.info.: Watt (1736-1819), Scottish engineer and inventor, was born at Greenock on the Clyde, Scotland

Gas works: l: Retort House. 2: Tar cistern. 3: Condenser. 5,6: Gasholder. 7: Office. 8: Workshops
530383 Gas works: l: Retort House. 2: Tar cistern. 3: Condenser. 5,6: Gasholder. 7: Office. 8: Workshops. aa: Pipes connecting tar cistern to hydraulic main.b, Pipe connecting a,a, and condenser

The amateur chemist's laboratory bench, 1860 (lithograph)
540410 The amateur chemist's laboratory bench, 1860 (lithograph); (add.info.: The largest item on the bench is a Liebig condenser)

Radio, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Radio, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Radio, between 1910 and 1920. Ticker tape machine, USA

'The London Gas Supply; Sketches showing Method of Manufacture; The Condensers, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The London Gas Supply; Sketches showing Method of Manufacture; The Condensers, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Machine for Raising Dough at Messrs. Carr and Co.'s Works, Carlisle, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Machine for Raising Dough at Messrs. Carr and Co.'s Works, Carlisle, 1857. The process which has just been perfected by Dr

Women working on a condenser tube during the First World War

WW1 Women working on a condenser tube in a factory

The Engineer, three bound volumes, 1910-1911
The Engineer, three bound volumes CXI from January to June 1910, July to December 1910 and January to June 1911, including in supplement Olympic launch, page 209 Olympic fitting-out

The Campaign at Suakin (engraving)
1041796 The Campaign at Suakin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Campaign at Suakin)

Watts engine (litho)
6004810 Watts engine (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watts engine. Illustration for General Knowledge Course (Odhams, c 1945).); © Look and Learn

Distillation of nitric acid (Aqua fortis or parting acid) in an
872697 Distillation of nitric acid (Aqua fortis or parting acid) in an iron man with two noses (woodcut) by German School

Stationary Engine (engraving)
2802020 Stationary Engine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stationary Engine)

The Coolgardie Goldfields (engraving)
1627838 The Coolgardie Goldfields (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coolgardie Goldfields)

Physics, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999560 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)

Distillation, 1882. Cross-section showing a furnace heating a still. Matter distilled is discharged through the beak of the alembic and is condensed in the worm that runs through the refrigerator

The condensers at the South Metropolitan Gas Companys works, East Greenwich, London, 1891. Wood engraving

Illustration showing the working spaces of a gas works, 1828: l: Retort House. 2: Tar cistern. 3: Condenser. 5, 6: Gasholder. 7: Office. 8: Workshops

Illustration depicting Heinrich Hertzs experiment on electromagnetic waves: Hertzs oscillator. Terminals of an induction coil (bottom left) were connected to condenser A, B

Replica of a lacemakers condenser, light from a candle directed onto a section of embroidery

Cylinder and slide of a machine without condenser

Transformation of vertical movement of the piston rod of a machine without a condenser, in a circular motion, using an articulated connecting rod Transformation of the vertical movement of a piston

steam engine without condenser, with a vertical cylinder

2662506; out of copyright

Aquitania Component
A giant condenser is hoisted up to its position on board the Cunard liner Aquitania during its construction at the John Brown & Company shipyard, Clydebank

Electricity: educational plate published Wurtemberg c1850. Attraction & repulsion (1&2), Leyden jar & condenser (6&7), Armstrongs hydroelectric machine (5), batteries, lightning, etc

Hookes microscope with condenser for concentrating light: left to right above are his Barometer, Refractometer for measuring refractive power of liquids, and lens-grinding machine

The Tale of a Tea-kettle. James Watt as a boy watching the kettle boiling in the fire. Watt (1736-1819) made great improvements to the steam engine

James Watts workshop at Heathfield Hall, Birmingham, 1886. It had not been disturbed since his death in 1819. Watt (1736-1819) made great improvements to the steam engine

Birthplace of James Watt shortly before it was demolished in 1887. Watt (1736-1819), Scottish engineer and inventor, was born at Greenock on the Clyde, Scotland

James Watt, Scottish engineer and inventor. Watt (1736-1819) made great improvements to the steam engine, one of the most significant being the separate condenser

James Watt, Scottish engineer and inventor. Watt (1736-1819) made great improvements in the steam engine, one of the most significant being the separate condenser

The amateur chemists laboratory bench, 1860. The largest item on the bench is a Liebig condenser, apparatus devised the German chemist Justus von Liebig (1803-1873)

Distillation of nitric acid (Aqua fortis or parting acid) in an iron man with two noses. From Philio-Chemico-Medicus Christopher Packe (1689)

Model of Newcomen steam engine. It was while repairing this engine that Watt is said to have invented the separate condenser. From George Williamson Memorials of James Watt 1856. Lithograph

James Watt (1736-1819) Scottish engineer. Engraving after picture of 1803 by John Henning. Profile

James Watt in his Glasgow workshop
James Watt in his garret workshop in Glasgow University. Watt was appointed mathematical instrument maker after restoring astronomical instruments for the University in 1756

Bio-organic chemistry lab, France C017 / 7951
Bio-organic chemistry lab. Condenser being used for sample analysis at the COBRA Bio-organic chemistry laboratory at the IRCOF (Fine Organic Chemistry Research Institute), University of Rouen, France

Liverpool Gasworks
Sectional diagram of the Liverpool gasworks in 1861 which produced coal gas chiefly for domestic illumination. From the right

Faradays spherical condenser
Spherical condenser. This device was used by British scientist Michael Faraday (1791-1867) to show that electricity can be considered a force

Distillation apparatus, 18th century. Artwork of the alambic equipment developed by the French chemist Jean-Antoine Chaptal (1756-1832) in 1780

Distillery, 19th century artwork. Workers participating in various stages of the distillation process. At left, the boiler is being refuelled

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In the 16th century, distillation was depicted in a captivating woodcut, showcasing the intricate process of condensing liquids. Fast forward to the First World War, where women played an essential role in factories, diligently working on condenser tubes. The Engineer's bound volumes from 1910-1911 shed light on the technological advancements surrounding this crucial apparatus. An engraving titled "The Campaign at Suakin" transports us to historical times when condensers were utilized for various purposes beyond distillation. Moving ahead, a lithograph showcases the Watts engine, highlighting its significance and impact on industrial development. Distilling nitric acid or Aqua fortis is captured in another intriguing engraving that demonstrates how condensers were employed for chemical processes. A stationary engine engraving further emphasizes their widespread use across different sectors during that era. The Coolgardie Goldfields' enchanting engraving takes us down under to Australia's gold rush period where condensers played a vital role in mining operations. Another colored engraving from Physics (1833-39) exemplifies how these devices were explored and studied within scientific realms. A glimpse into 1882 reveals yet another depiction of distillation techniques involving condensers. Lastly, we are transported to London's South Metropolitan Gas Company works in East Greenwich through an image capturing their impressive array of condensers dating back to 1891. Throughout history and across industries, whether it be wartime efforts or scientific exploration, these glimpses into various time periods highlight the significant role that condensers have played - transforming vapors into liquid form with precision and efficiency.