Apparatus Collection (page 3)

Apparatus used to bore holes in cast cannons
5321266 Apparatus used to bore holes in cast cannons; (add.info.: Apparatus used to bore holes in cast cannons. 1823.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Advertisement for an Edison phonograph. 1893 (print)
5615928 Advertisement for an Edison phonograph. 1893 (print); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Edison's recording apparatus in use. 1878 (engraving)
5615926 Edison's recording apparatus in use. 1878 (engraving); (add.info.: The apparatus was used for making recordings on a wax disc)

A woodblock engraving depicting an apparatus with see-saw action, used for pounding cattle feed, 18th century
5311265 A woodblock engraving depicting an apparatus with see-saw action, used for pounding cattle feed, 18th century; (add.info.: Date: 1762); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An Optical Telegraphy Apparatus
5616519 An Optical Telegraphy Apparatus; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an Optical Telegraphy Apparatus. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1876); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A deep sea diver in thge 19th century
5614265 A deep sea diver in thge 19th century; (add.info.: A deep sea diver in thge 19th century. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894.); Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Replica of the apparatus with which Morse sent his first public telegraph message on 24th May 1844, 1850
3479947 Replica of the apparatus with which Morse sent his first public telegraph message on 24th May 1844, 1850; (add.info)

Diagram of John Ramsbottom's locomotive apparatus
3733923 Diagram of John Ramsbottom's locomotive apparatus.; (add.info.: Diagram of John Ramsbottom's locomotive apparatus enabling tender to be re-charged with water while the train was still)

Apparatus on board the American steam ship 'Arctic', 1850
3478751 Apparatus on board the American steam ship 'Arctic', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting apparatus on board the American steam ship 'Arctic')

Testing the 1865 Atlantic telegraph cable on board the Great Eastern, 1866
3478944 Testing the 1865 Atlantic telegraph cable on board the Great Eastern, 1866; (add.info.: Testing the 1865 Atlantic telegraph cable on board the Great Eastern 17 August 1866)

Distillation of Nitric Acid. Also known as Aqua Fortis or Parting Acid, nitric acid was widely used in the refining
540742 Distillation of Nitric Acid. Also known as Aqua Fortis or Parting Acid, nitric acid was widely used in the refining and assaying of metals

Telephone apparatus available to New York subscribers. This used an Edison transmitter
530468 Telephone apparatus available to New York subscribers. This used an Edison transmitter and a 'pony crown' receiver (lower right of picture)

Advertisement for an Edison phonograph. 1893 (print)
5615930 Advertisement for an Edison phonograph. 1893 (print); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A deep sea diver in thge 19th century
5614264 A deep sea diver in thge 19th century; (add.info.: A deep sea diver in thge 19th century. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894.); Photo © Hilary Morgan.

An engraving depicting an apparatus for demonstrating induction by the motion of a coil, 19th century
5311348 An engraving depicting an apparatus for demonstrating induction by the motion of a coil, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1890); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An apparatus for determining the movement of the earth during sea voyages, 1850
3330505 An apparatus for determining the movement of the earth during sea voyages, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an apparatus for determining the movement of the earth during sea voyages)

Sabots Elastiques being demonstrated, 1860 (engraving)
1579534 Sabots Elastiques being demonstrated, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of Sabots Elastiques being demonstrated. Sabots Elastiques is an apparatus for walking on water)

Blood Transfusion: blood flowed from arm of donor, left, into cup, and was then pumped from the bottom of cup
530640 Blood Transfusion: blood flowed from arm of donor, left, into cup, and was then pumped from the bottom of cup and forced through canula into patient

Edison carbon telephone: sending and receiving apparatus with battery box at base. Solid metal diaphragm
530472 Edison carbon telephone: sending and receiving apparatus with battery box at base. Solid metal diaphragm. Wood engraving, New York 1890; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Inclining Analemmatic Sundial, made by Mordecai Semah Aboab (c.1707-55) Amsterdam, 18th century (brass)
MFR135756 Inclining Analemmatic Sundial, made by Mordecai Semah Aboab (c.1707-55) Amsterdam, 18th century (brass); length: 18.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Aerial Steam Carriage or Ariel, 19th century
3847185 The Aerial Steam Carriage or Ariel, 19th century; (add.info.: The Ariel flying machine was patented in 1842 by William Samuel Henson (1812-88) and John Stringfellow (1799-1883)

Postcard celebrating French pioneer aviator Alberto Santos Dumont, early 1900s (chromolitho)
3847177 Postcard celebrating French pioneer aviator Alberto Santos Dumont, early 1900s (chromolitho); (add.info.: Depiction of French aviator Alberto Santos Dumont (1873-1932)

Apparatus used to bore holes in cast cannons
5310343 Apparatus used to bore holes in cast cannons; (add.info.: Apparatus used to bore holes in cast cannons. 1823.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Aeneas Coffey's still for the continuous production of spirit
5310072 Aeneas Coffey's still for the continuous production of spirit; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Aeneas Coffey's still for the continuous production of spirit in large quantities)

Illustration showing a small and compact typewriter, circa 1895, used for reporting lectures as well as for ordinary
5311574 Illustration showing a small and compact typewriter, circa 1895, used for reporting lectures as well as for ordinary correspondence

An engraving depicting a French double-cylinder book printing press with set-off and paper folding apparatus
5310961 An engraving depicting a French double-cylinder book printing press with set-off and paper folding apparatus, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1888); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century illustration of a windlass for raising weights. A crank handle turns a shaft carrying a screw which links
5311562 19th century illustration of a windlass for raising weights. A crank handle turns a shaft carrying a screw which links a toothed wheel to a drum

Lord Kelvin receiving Transatlantic telegraph, apparatus in use
5311729 Lord Kelvin receiving Transatlantic telegraph, apparatus in use; (add.info.: Lord Kelvin (William Thomson) receiving Transatlantic telegraph, apparatus in use at Brest, France 1877

19th century illustration showing an apparatus to create an electrical charge used by John Peter Gassiot
5311501 19th century illustration showing an apparatus to create an electrical charge used by John Peter Gassiot. Gassiot FRS (1797 - 1877); English businessman and amateur scientist

An engraving depicting an apparatus for making ices, using ammonia salts and water, 19th century
5310956 An engraving depicting an apparatus for making ices, using ammonia salts and water, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1894); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Breathing apparatus used by the Vienna Fire Brigade
5310142 Breathing apparatus used by the Vienna Fire Brigade; (add.info.: Engraving depicting breathing apparatus used by the Vienna Fire Brigade. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting the apparatus used for producing gas from resin, 19th century
5309475 Engraving depicting the apparatus used for producing gas from resin, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the apparatus used for producing gas from resin)

Telephone apparatus, 1891
3479396 Telephone apparatus, 1891; (add.info.: Telephone apparatus used by New York subscribers. This used an Edison transmitter and a 'pony-crown' receiver (lower right of picture)

Berliner's central communtator, 1890
3479270 Berliner's central communtator, 1890; (add.info.: Berliner's central communtator, based on Schweitzer's apparatus used to serve 25 telephone subscribers)

Wireless apparatus on an aeroplane during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c. 1919
3502808 Wireless apparatus on an aeroplane during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c. 1919; (add.info.: Wireless apparatus on an aeroplane during World War One)

A Marsh Test Apparatusm, 1867 (engraving)
2626775 A Marsh Test Apparatusm, 1867 (engraving); (add.info.: Marsh Test Apparatus, Steel engraving, 1867.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The life-saving apparatus on the Serpentine, 1850
3330864 The life-saving apparatus on the Serpentine, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the life-saving apparatus on the Serpentine. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Lavoisier's apparatus for weighing gases
539948 Lavoisier's apparatus for weighing gases. by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: From his Traite Elementaire de Chimie, Paris, 1789)

New York telephone subscriber making call through operator at telephone exchange
530469 New York telephone subscriber making call through operator at telephone exchange. Apparatus in picture used an Edison transmitter and a 'pony-crown' receiver

Administering gas and ether to a patient in a sitting position, using Clover's apparatus
527508 Administering gas and ether to a patient in a sitting position, using Clover's apparatus. From RJ Probyn-Williams A Practical Guide to the Administration of Anaesthetics, London, 1901

A deep sea diver in the 19th century
5614263 A deep sea diver in the 19th century; (add.info.: A deep sea diver in the 19th century. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894.); Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Article suggesting a new use for gutta percha (rubber) based on the assumption that air above the head was less
5308864 Article suggesting a new use for gutta percha (rubber) based on the assumption that air above the head was less polluted than that near the pavement and gutter

An audience enjoying a magic lantern show
5311937 An audience enjoying a magic lantern show; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an audience enjoying a magic lantern show)

Milk condensing apparatus
3732817 Milk condensing apparatus; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a milk condensing apparatus using a 10 ft 6in cast iron vacuum pan (B)

Distillation of medicines. Female in centre is sorting herbs to be used in various concoctions
527489 Distillation of medicines. Female in centre is sorting herbs to be used in various concoctions. From Le livre de la propriete des choses (On the Properites of Things)

Laboratory for refining gold and silver, showing typical laboratory equipment
540745 Laboratory for refining gold and silver, showing typical laboratory equipment. 1, Athanor or 'Slow Harry', a self-feeding furnace maintaining a constant temperature. 2,2

Lavoisier's apparatus for synthesizing water from hydrogen (left) and oxygen (right)
539942 Lavoisier's apparatus for synthesizing water from hydrogen (left) and oxygen (right). From Robert Routledge A Popular History of Science, London, 1881

Edison's recording apparatus. 1878 (engraving)
5615925 Edison's recording apparatus. 1878 (engraving); (add.info.: The apparatus was used for making recordings on a wax disc)

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"Exploring the Marvels of Apparatus: A Journey Through Time and Innovation" Step into the world of apparatus, where ingenuity knows no bounds. From William Heath Robinson's whimsical Pea Apparatus to the awe-inspiring Proton collision C014/1797, these inventions have shaped our understanding of science and technology. Witness the mesmerizing power of a Tesla Coil - Twain as it crackles with electricity, captivating minds with its sheer brilliance. And in moments of crisis, brave firefighters spring into action on Eagle Street in London WC1, their trusty apparatus at hand to combat raging flames. The Marconi radio apparatus revolutionized communication, bridging distances and connecting people across continents. Meanwhile, the mass spectrometer of 1954 unlocked secrets hidden within matter, unraveling mysteries on an atomic level. Innovation extends beyond laboratories; even home cholesterol test kits empower individuals to take control of their health. Tungsten carbide slip gauge blocks C016/2042 ensure precision in engineering endeavors while laboratory clamps hold experiments together with unwavering strength. Economics takes a playful turn through Heath Robinson's imaginative lens – his contraptions showcasing how complex systems can be simplified with creativity. As Hillary and Tensing conquered Mount Everest, their reliance on specialized apparatus highlighted human determination amidst nature's grandeur. Travel back centuries to witness surveyors taking sightings on land and sea in 1594 – pioneers using early apparatus to map uncharted territories. These visionaries laid foundations for modern cartography that we benefit from today. Apparatus is more than just machinery; it represents humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and progress. It embodies our ability to adapt and innovate when faced with challenges both big and small. So let us celebrate these remarkable creations that have shaped our world – past, present, and future.