Hiram Maxim Collection

Hiram Maxim's flying machine
5616593 Hiram Maxim's flying machine; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Hiram Maxim's flying machine. Hiram Maxim (1840-1916) a British inventor. Dated 19th Century

Hiram Maxim's steam-powered plane
5616595 Hiram Maxim's steam-powered plane; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Hiram Maxim's steam-powered plane. Hiram Maxim (1840-1916) a British inventor. Dated 19th Century

Hiram Maxim's water tube boiler of his flying machine
5616597 Hiram Maxim's water tube boiler of his flying machine; (add.info.: Hiram Maxim's water tube boiler of his flying machine. Hiram Maxim (1840-1916) a British inventor

John Nevil Maskelyne performs a spirit cabinet illusion, c1910. Creator: Unknown
John Nevil Maskelyne performs a spirit cabinet illusion, c1910. How the tricks are performed - " A coach-horn or megaphone is useful for picking things up

Hiram Maxim (1840-1916) presents the first automatic machine gun, 1884. Private Collection

The Prince of Wales firing a Maxim Gun, Mr Maxim standing by (engraving)
1615453 The Prince of Wales firing a Maxim Gun, Mr Maxim standing by (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales firing a Maxim Gun)

The Boers Most Annoying Weapon, the 37-millimetre Maxim Automatic Gun (b / w photo)
1599291 The Boers Most Annoying Weapon, the 37-millimetre Maxim Automatic Gun (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boers Most Annoying Weapon)

Balloons, airships and other flying machines (engraving)
5216888 Balloons, airships and other flying machines (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balloons, airships and other flying machines)

Types of Arms - The Maxim Gun, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Types of Arms - The Maxim Gun, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Maxim machine gun, c1895. The engineer Hiram Maxim developed the first fully automatic machine gun (1884) which he offered to the United States War and Navy departments

Hiram Stevens Maxim, (1840-1916). American-born British inventor and engineer, 1894-1907
Hiram Stevens Maxim, (1840-1916). American-born British inventor and engineer, Hiram Stevens Maxim, inventor of the Maxim Gun, the first portable, fully automatic machine gun in 1884

Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim, inventor of the Maxim Gun, (c1924). Hiram Stevens Maxim (1840-1916) invented the first portable, fully automatic machine gun in 1884

Henry Morton Stanleys African expedition to relieve Emin Pasha, 1886-1889 (1887). Emin Pasha, who was in the Egyptian service and Governor of the Equatorial Province

Hiram Stevens Maxim, American-born British inventor and engineer, 1904. Artist: Spy
Hiram Stevens Maxim, American-born British inventor and engineer, 1904. Whilst resident in America, Maxim (1840-1916) took out patents for, among other things, gas apparatus and electric lamps

Hiram Maxims steam-powered plane, dated 19th century
Hiram Maxims steampowered plane

Hiram Maxims flying machine
Illustration depicting Hiram Maxims flying machine. Hiram Maxim (1840-1916) an British inventor. Dated 19th Century

Hiram Maxim Holding One Of His Flying Machine Engines, Weighing 300Lb One Of The Lightest Engines Of Its Time. Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim, 1840

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Hiram Maxim: Revolutionizing Warfare and Beyond Hiram Maxim, a brilliant inventor and engineer, left an indelible mark on history with his groundbreaking inventions. Born in 1840, he became renowned for presenting the world's first automatic machine gun in 1884. This invention forever changed the face of warfare. In an intriguing engraving from that era, we see The Prince of Wales firing a Maxim Gun while Mr. Maxim himself stands nearby, witnessing the power of his creation, and is no wonder that this weapon was dubbed "The Boers Most Annoying Weapon, " as depicted in a captivating black-and-white photograph showcasing the fearsome 37-millimeter Maxim Automatic Gun. However, Hiram Maxim's genius extended beyond weaponry. He delved into the realm of flight and transportation as well. Engravings depicting balloons, airships, and other flying machines attest to his fascination with aviation during this time period. Maxim's contributions were not limited to military applications either; he also made significant strides in illusionary entertainment. In one image captured around 1910, we witness John Nevil Maskelyne performing a spirit cabinet illusion under Maxim's influence. A man ahead of his time, Hiram Stevens Maxim continued to innovate throughout his life. A photograph dating back to approximately 1895 showcases another iteration of his iconic machine gun design – a testament to its enduring impact on warfare. Having become an American-born British citizen later in life (1894-1907), Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim solidified his place among Britain's most esteemed inventors and engineers. His legacy lives on through photographs like one taken circa 1924 where he proudly poses as the inventor of the famous Maxim Gun. Beyond weapons and engineering marvels, Hiram Stevens maximized human potential by supporting expeditions such as Henry Morton Stanley's African expedition to relieve Emin Pasha in 1886-1889 – a testament to his adventurous spirit and desire to make a difference.