Gears Collection

Tea time (version with a small tea cup)
Victoria Glinka

Antikythera mechanism, artwork C017 / 7190
Antikythera mechanism, artwork. This early form of mechanical calculator was found circa 1900 in a 1st-century BC Roman shipwreck

Boulton and Watt steam engine with planetary gear, 1795 Date: 1795

Man on a 1927 Model A Ariel motorcycle
Young man on a Ariel 1927 Model A (557cc side valve with Burman gearbox) outside wooden shed circa 1930

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

Colonial sawmill, Virginia, 1600s
Water-powered sawmill used in Jamestown Colony before 1650. Hand-colored woodcut from " Virginia Truly Valued" by Edward Williams, 1650

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

Gearstick
Gearknob in a vehicle

Calico printing in a cotton mill, engraved by James Carter (1798-1855) c
KW258416 Calico printing in a cotton mill, engraved by James Carter (1798-1855) c.1830 (lithograph) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

An engraving depicting the changing direction of motion by toothed wheels at an angle to one another, 19th century
5311426 An engraving depicting the changing direction of motion by toothed wheels at an angle to one another, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1836); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Traction engine developed and made by John Fowler & Co of Leeds, 1871 (engraving)
5616689 Traction engine developed and made by John Fowler & Co of Leeds, 1871 (engraving); (add.info.: Traction engine developed and made by John Fowler & Co. of Leeds)

Charles Babage's calculating machine, the " difference engine," 1800s
NWI4948145 Charles Babage's calculating machine, the " difference engine," 1800s.; (add.info.: Charles Babage's calculating machine)

The Building in Hyde Park, for the Great Exhibition of 1851 - Drilling Machine, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Building in Hyde Park, for the Great Exhibition of 1851 - Drilling Machine, 1850. One of Nathan Gough's four-horse vertical high-pressure engines is used for giving motion to the drilling

The International Exhibition: Gruner's patent folding, stitching and pressing machine, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Gruner's patent folding, stitching and pressing machine, 1862. This compact little folding-machine

The International Exhibition: blowing-engine in the Belgian Department... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: blowing-engine in the Belgian Department of the Western Annexe, 1862. Machine for...reducing iron ore to pig metal...As iron-furnaces have increased in size and number

The International Exhibition: Samuelson's machinery for crushing and grinding linseed... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Samuelson's machinery for crushing and grinding linseed, extracting the oil, and making oilcake, 1862

Sands of time
Victoria Glinka

USA, Alabama, Birmingham, Vulcan park

RAF Leeming Photo Task 2016
Image shows part of the inner workings of a Tornado GR4 gear system. The Tornado GR4 is a variable geometry, two-seat, day or night, all-weather attack aircraft

The professor
Anas Kamal

The Moss Gear Company of Birmingham
The Moss Gear Company finds its origins, in Aston Manor, Birmingham, in 1910. Those engineers who established the company were not named Moss, but Duckitt

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Producid!! (Produce!!). Ink poster edited by the Republican government. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Ivory Flame
Jan Slotboom

Going to Seed
Matthew Berberich

Technology is not Neutral
Ruslan Bolgov (Axe)

Horse-driven milling machine 1607 (engraving)
810248 Horse-driven milling machine 1607 (engraving) by Zonca, Vittorio (1568-1602); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Nuovo Teatro di Macchine Ed Edifici pub)

Machinist, c. 1859 (marble)
2969128 Machinist, c.1859 (marble) by Stebbins, Emma (1815-82); 74.9x29.2x29.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of the Antiquarian Society; American, out of copyright

Drawing Frame, shown from its end and from above, c. 1830 (litho)
KW258410 Drawing Frame, shown from its end and from above, c.1830 (litho) by Lowry, Joseph Wilson (1803-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

Horse-driven hydraulic pulley mechanism for moving goods between land and water
810250 Horse-driven hydraulic pulley mechanism for moving goods between land and water, 1607 (engraving) by Zonca, Vittorio (1568-1602); Private Collection; (add.info)

A water-powered crushing or milling machine, 1607 (engraving)
810249 A water-powered crushing or milling machine, 1607 (engraving) by Zonca, Vittorio (1568-1602); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Nuovo Teatro di Macchine Ed Edifici pub)

Buy British and speed up the wheels of employment - Part of a government campaign to tackle a balance of payments crisis, reinforced by a speech by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII)

Parry Thomas, motor racing driver, at the wheel of Babs, half an hour before his fatal accident attempting another world speed record at Pendine, Carmarthenshire on 3 March 1928. 1928

Machinery designs, fol. 394v (pen and ink on paper)
XJF311642 Machinery designs, fol. 394v (pen and ink on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Four Views of the Power Loom, c. 1830 (lithograph)
KW258415 Four Views of the Power Loom, c.1830 (lithograph) by Lowry, Joseph Wilson (1803-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: seen from the two ends)

Machinists Apprentice, c. 1859 (marble)
2969129 Machinists Apprentice, c.1859 (marble) by Stebbins, Emma (1815-82); 74.9x29.9x22.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of the Antiquarian Society; American, out of copyright

Carding engine, shown from its end and from above, c. 1830 (litho)
KW258409 Carding engine, shown from its end and from above, c.1830 (litho) by Lowry, Joseph Wilson (1803-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

Typical examples of various types of gears, David Brown and Sons (b / w photo)
6004150 Typical examples of various types of gears, David Brown and Sons (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Machinery designs, fol. 399v-b (pen and ink on paper)
XJF311641 Machinery designs, fol. 399v-b (pen and ink on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Water-powered milling machine, 1607 (engraving)
810247 Water-powered milling machine, 1607 (engraving) by Zonca, Vittorio (1568-1602); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Nuovo Teatro di Macchine Ed Edifici pub)

The color therapy time
Victoria Glinka

The chaos. Space and time
Victoria Glinka

The end of time
Victoria Glinka

Time is just a
Victoria Glinka

machinist
Christoph Hessel

personality (part 2)
Lucyna Łazarska ( Lucynda Lu )

The beginning
Sulaiman Almawash

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"Gears: Unveiling the Intricate Machinery of Time and Progress" Step into the world of gears, where ancient mechanisms and modern innovations intertwine to shape our history. From the enigmatic Antikythera mechanism to the mesmerizing artwork C017/7190, they have been at the heart of human ingenuity for centuries. Witness the power in action with Boulton and Watt's steam engine featuring a planetary gear system. This groundbreaking invention revolutionized industries, propelling us towards an era of unprecedented progress. Delve into the intricate workings of clock mechanism DP249078, a testament to precision engineering that has kept time ticking flawlessly for generations. Imagine colonial sawmills in Virginia during the 1600s, where wooden gears tirelessly transformed logs into lumber, fueling early American settlements. Discover how even fashion embraced gears with the New Banting Bed for Reducing Figure – a contraption designed to streamline silhouettes through mechanical means. Witness gearsticks seamlessly shifting automobiles through different speeds, empowering drivers on their journeys. Explore calico printing in cotton mills as James Carter's engravings capture this industrial marvel from yesteryears. The Moss Gear Company of Birmingham emerges as a prominent figure in gear manufacturing, leaving an indelible mark on British industry. Amidst historical events like Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), gears played an essential role in producing munitions vital for conflict resolution. Picture a man astride his 1927 Model A Ariel motorcycle - its roaring engine propelled by precisely meshed cogs from The Moss Gear Company once again takes center stage and can not just mere components; they symbolize humanity's ceaseless pursuit of innovation and efficiency across time and space. As we unravel their mysteries and embrace their potential, let us celebrate these remarkable inventions that continue to drive our world forward.