Apparatus Collection (page 4)

An engraving depicting Carre's apparatus for the artificial production of ice
5311430 An engraving depicting Carre's apparatus for the artificial production of ice. A vessel containing concentrated ammonia is heated. The vaporised ammonia liquefies

Breathing apparatus used by the Vienna Fire Brigade
5310141 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.

Joseph Priestley's gun barrel apparatus
5308238 Joseph Priestley's gun barrel apparatus.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Joseph Priestley's gun barrel apparatus which he used when he wished to examine gases from various substances)

A Mansfield domestic gas light apparatus
5307927 A Mansfield domestic gas light apparatus.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Mansfield domestic gas light apparatus. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Advertisement for a Musgrave's slow combination cooker and heating apparatus
5307921 Advertisement for a Musgrave's slow combination cooker and heating apparatus.; (add.info.: Advertisement for a Musgrave's slow combination cooker and heating apparatus)

A British submarine, during World War One, showing the wireless apparatus, from The History of the Great War, pub.c
3502729 A British submarine, during World War One, showing the wireless apparatus, from The History of the Great War, pub.c

Apparatus on board the American steam ship 'Arctic', 1850
3478750 Apparatus on board the American steam ship 'Arctic', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting apparatus on board the American steam ship 'Arctic')

Details of the modification of Egerton's steam ploughing apparatus to Fowler's arrangement
3740611 Details of the modification of Egerton's steam ploughing apparatus to Fowler's arrangement; (add.info.: Details of the modification of Egerton's steam ploughing apparatus to)

Searching for a bullet, 1850
3479302 Searching for a bullet, 1850; (add.info.: Surgeon searching for a bullet using an induction balance and earpiece containing a Hughes microphone)

Shipboard cooking equipment and apparatus for distilling sea water, 1850
3330779 Shipboard cooking equipment and apparatus for distilling sea water, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of shipboard cooking equipment and apparatus for distilling sea water)

Apparatus for recording piano music on phonograph records, 1890
1576468 Apparatus for recording piano music on phonograph records, 1890; (add.info.: Apparatus for recording piano music on phonograph records)

Anaesthetist administering chloroform using apparatus devised by Dr Raphael Dubois to meet the requirements of
527506 Anaesthetist administering chloroform using apparatus devised by Dr Raphael Dubois to meet the requirements of the great French physiologist Paul Bert (1833-1886)

Apparatus for the administation of laughing gas (nitrous oxide) developed in England. From La Nature, Paris, 1874
527507 Apparatus for the administation of laughing gas (nitrous oxide) developed in England. From La Nature, Paris, 1874.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Edison's recording apparatus
5616466 Edison's recording apparatus; (add.info.: Illustration of Edison's recording apparatus. The apparatus was used for making recordings on a wax disc)

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)

Ascent of Mr Chas Green in his balloon, the Albion
3847188 Ascent of Mr Chas Green in his balloon, the Albion; (add.info.: Ascent of Mr Chas Green in his balloon (the Albion) from the Royal Albert Saloon and Pleasure Gardens Shepherdess Walk

Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) gymnasium, Longacre, London, opened by the Prince of Wales, 16 June 1888
530209 Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) gymnasium, Longacre, London, opened by the Prince of Wales, 16 June 1888. Men exercising using various apparatus

Electro-ballistic apparatus for measuring the speed of cannon-shot, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Electro-ballistic apparatus for measuring the speed of cannon-shot, 1864. Apparatus invented by Major Navez, of the Belgian Artillery

Other rally 1938: Monte Carlo Rally
CIRCUIT DE MONACO, MONACO - JANUARY 30: Circuit de Monaco during the Monte Carlo Rally at Circuit de Monaco on January 30, 1938 in Circuit de Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by LAT Images)

Other rally 1939: Monte Carlo Rally
CIRCUIT DE MONACO, MONACO - JANUARY 25: Circuit de Monaco during the Monte Carlo Rally at Circuit de Monaco on January 25, 1939 in Circuit de Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by LAT Images)

Soyer's Barrack Cooking Apparatus, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Soyer's Barrack Cooking Apparatus, 1858. Improved technology to improve soldiers diets during the Crimean War. The...kitchen was opened by the late much-lamented chef de cuisine, Alexis Soyer

Sabots elastiques, an apparatus for walking on water, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Sabots elastiques, an apparatus for walking on water, 1860. Engraving from the Manuscript department of the British Museum...accompanied by a brief specification, without date

Professor Faraday lecturing at the Royal Institution, before H.R.H. Prince Albert, the Prince of Wal Creator: Unknown
Professor Faraday lecturing at the Royal Institution, before H.R.H. Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales, and Prince Alfred - from a sketch by Alexander Blaikley

Charles Frederick Marvin, Chief, Weather Bureau, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Charles Frederick Marvin, Chief, Weather Bureau, 1913. Chief 1913-1934

Charles Frederick Marvin, Chief, Weather Bureau, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Charles Frederick Marvin, Chief, Weather Bureau, 1913. Chief 1913-1934

Charles Frederick Marvin, Chief, Weather Bureau, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Charles Frederick Marvin, Chief, Weather Bureau, 1913. Chief 1913-1934

Charles Frederick Marvin, Chief, Weather Bureau, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Charles Frederick Marvin, Chief, Weather Bureau, 1913. Chief 1913-1934

Military Group, between 1909 and 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Military Group, between 1909 and 1914
Military Group, between 1909 and 1914. USA. North Western Military Academy Signal Corps; Wireless No. 9'. Murdock Wireless Apparatus in use, powered by Exide battery

Perspective machine, 1525, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Perspective machine, 1525, (1936). Draughsman making a perspective drawing of a woman. A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936

J Lancaster & Son, Colmore Row, Birmingham
J Lancaster & Son, Cameras, Photographic and Scientific Equipment, Colmore Row, Birmingham. circa 1900

Miners Boys. Man teaches children science. May 1947 P018195

United States Navy Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk
Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk, a ship-board float-plane scout, for operation from capital ships with catapults, or seaplane tenders with launch and recovery apparatus. Date: circa 1945

Girls in bloomers on climbing apparatus, Western High School, Washington, D.C. (1899?)

The patent cow-milker in the International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The patent cow-milker in the International Exhibition, 1862. A machine has been invented for milking cows, and is now on exhibition in the United States department of the International Exhibition

COTTON GIN, 19th CENTURY. Eli Whitneys cotton gin. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

Magnetron Valve - Britain's Great Contribution to Radar. Date: 1946

WW2 - Minesweeper Apparatus
A photograph depicting some British WW2 merchant seamen lowering some sweeping apparatus from the deck of a minesweeper to sea, by crane. Date: circa 1942

Young Russian inventor Anatol M Josephs received the first US patent for a fully automatic photographic film developing machine

Sereine Massage Advertisement
An advertisement for The Sereine Company, promoting their massage apparatus for women, seen in the image portraying a young lady with one leg placed high, as she massages her calf. Date: circa 1920

How mines were ventilated
How the mines were ventilated and drainer. One of the reasons for the mine strike of 1912 was the poor maintenance of ventilation and draining of the mines

Swayne's apparatus for rearing silk worms, and a silk loom Date: 19th century

Marine and Life-Saving Apparatus, Paris Exhibition of 1889
Palace of the Marine and Life-Saving Apparatus Exhibition, Universal Exhibition of Paris, 1889 Date: 1889

Advert, W Blenheim & Co, electrical engineers, Egham, Surrey
Advert for W Blenheim & Co, electrical engineers, Egham, Surrey - electric telephones and apparatus. Date: 1893

Combined Civil Defence exercise, WW2
Civil defence rescue workers administering first aid to a released casualty from the exercise site. The R on the helmet signifies Rescue team workers

Montague Colliery rescue workers
At the Montague Colliery, Scotswood, near Newcastle on Tyne, members of the rescue brigade check their apparatus before descending the flooded mine

The New Top-Flat Rescue Apparatus in Action
Apparatus for rescuing people from high buildings that have been damaged from heavy bombing. Date: 1941

Advert for Perihel Mixry - Sunlamp 1940
The Perihel Mixry, artificial sunshine to bring you heath and vigour. Date: 1940

Decorative cast iron electric lamp pillar with drinking fountain for horses and driver, dog trough optional. Date: 1906

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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.