Dowser Collection

Traditional method of holding dowsing rod
A man demonstrates the traditional method of holding the baguette, or dowsing rod. Date: 1693

Jacques Aymar finds a thief
French sourcier Jacques Aymar directs his baguette at four prisoners to learn which of them committed a robbery.. Date: 1688

Leicester Gataker, dowsing for water using his bare hands
Leicester Gataker, English professional water finder, demonstrates his abilities using bare hands. Date: 1903

Rhabdomancia: treatise entitled "the occult physics or treatise of the divine
GIA4817028 Rhabdomancia: treatise entitled " the occult physics or treatise of the divine wand and its uses for the discovery of water sources

Rhabdomancy - rhabdomancie - sourcellerie - in "Occult physics
GIA4726737 Rhabdomancy - rhabdomancie - sourcellerie - in " Occult physics, ou Treat de la baguette divinatoire et de son utile pour la disouverte des sources des mines des caches

Frontispice of the book "Traite de la baguette divinatoire"
LSE4108151 Frontispice of the book " Traitede la baguette divinatoire" by the Abbot of Vallemont, 1693 by Unknown Artist

The water diviner (colour litho)
2779920 The water diviner (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The water diviner. Le sourcier)

Rhabdomancy - rhabdomancie - sourcellerie - in "Occult physics
GIA4726769 Rhabdomancy - rhabdomancie - sourcellerie - in " Occult physics, ou Treat de la baguette divinatoire et de son utile pour la disouverte des sources des mines des caches

Rhabdomancy - rhabdomancie - sourcellerie - in "Occult physics
GIA4726714 Rhabdomancy - rhabdomancie - sourcellerie - in " Occult physics, ou Treat de la baguette divinatoire et de son utile pour la disouverte des sources des mines des caches

The "Water Finder"or "Dowser"(b / w photo)
5998230 The " Water Finder" or " Dowser" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Water Finder" or " Dowser")

Use of the magic bucket to search for the treasures of the earth - in "
LSE4108162 Use of the magic bucket to search for the treasures of the earth - in " The Book of Mines" by Agricola, 1580 by Unknown Artist

Seekers (rabdomanciants) seeking with their stick (divinatory wand
XEE4187938 Seekers (rabdomanciants) seeking with their stick (divinatory wand) a treasure from the Abbey of Cysoing in the North, which was destroyed during the French Revolution

Rhabdomancia: treatise entitled "the occult physics or treatise of the divine
GIA4817050 Rhabdomancia: treatise entitled " the occult physics or treatise of the divine wand and its uses for the discovery of water sources

Dowser with deflecting divining rod - Rhabdomancie - Explanation of the baguette in "
XEE4148092 Dowser with deflecting divining rod - Rhabdomancie - Explanation of the baguette in " La Physique occult, ou Treat de la baguette divinatoire" - Paris 1693 by the Abbe de

Rhabdomancia: treatise entitled "the occult physics or treatise of the divine
GIA4817041 Rhabdomancia: treatise entitled " the occult physics or treatise of the divine wand and its uses for the discovery of water sources

Dowser 17th Century
A French or Dutch dowser of the 17th century, using a forked stick

Professors T Child dowsing for Water, Pemfega, Portugal
Professors T Child of Ipswich dowsing for water in a vineyard, Pemfega, Portugal.. In 1902 twelve residents of Flowton (a small village near Ipswich)

Austrian dowser
In Austria, dowser Levin uses his skills to locate gold and other Roman relics. Date: 1929

English dowser dowsing
A traditional English water- finder using a forked stick to find water for a farmer. Date: 1915

Water dowser and steam train, 1907
Mr Eastman water-witching for the Great Northern Railway in North Dakota. Date: 1907

Water Divining - A Book of Practical Instruction by S. N. Pike MBE. Date: 1945

Diviners finding minerals. Artwork of divining rods being used to search for underground minerals during the 16th century. Diviners are using forked, wooden rods at centre left and upper left

German Dowser
Ein Ruthen Ganger - a German dowser prospecting for metals

Dowser Bleton
French sourcier BLETON, blindfolded and using no apparatus, convinces a committee of scientists of his dowsing ability

French Dowser
Near Paris, a Congress of Experimental Psychology holds a successful demonstration of dowsing

German Dowsers
German miners dowse for metals using a forked stick - this is probably the earliest depiction of a dowser at work

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"Dowser: Unveiling the Mysteries of Water Divination" In a small village, Jacques Aymar's reputation as a dowser preceded him. With his uncanny ability to locate hidden treasures and uncover secrets, he was sought after by many in need. One day, word spread that a notorious thief had struck again, leaving the villagers in despair. Determined to restore peace, Jacques embarked on a mission to find the culprit. Armed with his trusty dowsing rod, Jacques employed the traditional method of holding it firmly in his hands. As he walked through the streets with purposeful strides, whispers followed him like an invisible guide. The townsfolk watched in awe as he effortlessly navigated their winding paths. Meanwhile, another renowned dowser named Leicester Gataker chose an unconventional approach - using only his bare hands to search for water sources deep beneath the earth's surface. His unique technique fascinated both skeptics and believers alike. Their practices were deeply rooted in Rhabdomancia - an ancient treatise entitled "The Occult Physics or Treatise of the Divine. " This mystical art form encompassed rhabdomancy, rhabdomancie, and sourcellerie - all interconnected realms within occult physics. Frontispiece illustrations from books such as "Traite de la baguette divinatoire" depicted scenes where individuals known as "Water Finders" or "Dowsers" showcased their abilities through color lithographs and black-and-white photographs. These captivating images captured seekers (rabdomanciants) diligently searching for hidden treasures using their divinatory wands. But perhaps one of the most intriguing methods involved utilizing a magic bucket to unearth earthly riches buried deep within nature's embrace. This enchanting practice stirred imaginations and fueled dreams of untold wealth waiting just beyond reach. As time passed and technology advanced, some questioned whether these ancient arts still held relevance in our modern world.