Precision Collection

Tungsten carbide slip gauge blocks C016 / 2042
Tungsten carbide slip gauge blocks. These are used as a standard form of length measurement. They are precision ground (lapped) to a specific thickness and then stacked to create the required length

Brimstone air-to-ground missile on a triple launcher

Mr Bossy Phelps superintending the building of Oxfords Boat at Putney on 22 February
Mr " Bossy" Phelps superintending the building of Oxfords Boat at Putney on 22 February 1933 ? TopFoto

Seven Champion Diving In LA
Los Angeles, California: June, 1937. Champion divers preparing to participate in the National Aquatic Show to be held at the Olympic Swimming Stadium in LA

Metalwork
MODEL RELEASED. Metalwork. Metalworker watching a CNC (computer numerical control) lathe as it machines a metal component. CNC lathes are controlled electronically

Typesetter at work
A compositor at a the Lund Humphries print works places a small type glyph on a forme rack, finishing a page of imposing surface text prior to inking and printing. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia - Completed
A view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia - pictured shortly after construction had finished. The bridge was designed and built by Dorman Long and Co Ltd

Draughtsmen at work
Draughtsmen prepare technical drawings for an electronic wiring system, in a large open plan room, with plenty of essential natural light. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

A Lady Sewing in an Interior, (oil on canvas)
658653 A Lady Sewing in an Interior, (oil on canvas) by Enjolras, Delphin (1857-1945); 73x64 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lady Sewing in an Interior. Delphin Enjolras (1857-1945)

Exactitude, 1929 (after). Creator: Pierre Fix-Masseau
Exactitude, 1929 (after)

Practice: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Practice - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect. ~ Vince Lombardi

Signwriters at work
A wonderful photograph by Heinz Zinram showing a master signwriter at work, with his younger collegue (or apprentice) behind. A study in concentration, accuracy and exactitude in the craftsmans art

Image depicting the medicine Buddha, the supreme healer in monastic robes with a bowl containing the medicinal plant
2562077 Image depicting the medicine Buddha, the supreme healer in monastic robes with a bowl containing the medicinal plant arura in the left hand (gouache on cloth)

Vajrasattva, Mandala, depicting the self created tantric Buddha without any beginning or end in an eternal embrace with
2562068 Vajrasattva, Mandala, depicting the self created tantric Buddha without any beginning or end in an eternal embrace with prajna wisdom (gouache on cloth)

Mrs. Florence Suthers of the North Cheshire Bowmen March 1953 D1372

Italian Air Force aerobatic team Frecce Tricolori performing at Izmir Air Show in Turkey, during the 100th Anniversary of the Turkish Air Force

Womans hand being decorated with henna design, Rajasthan, India

The Royal Palace, Brussels, Belgium

The International Exhibition - Whitworth's self-acting radial, drilling-machine, etc. 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition - Whitworth's self-acting radial, drilling-machine, etc. 1862. The collection of tools first met with on entering the annexe is that of Mr. Whitworth

Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: finish-turning a 100-pounder, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: finish-turning a 100-pounder, 1862. The gun, being now completely built up, is carried to a lathe for the purpose of being finish-turned

Buryat on horseback with bow, 1895-1939. Creator: L Veniukov
Buryat on horseback with bow, 1895-1939. This collection includes more than two hundred photographs taken during scientific expeditions into the most remote wilderness regions of Siberia at the end

A Buriat Shooting a Bow, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
A Buriat Shooting a Bow, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Quick On The Draw
1958: Deputy Marshal Buck Starr helps recreate the Wild West for visitors to the Golden Horse Ranch at Crowborough in Sussex. (Photo by Frank Martin/BIPs/Getty Images)

Lion and Lioness in the wild. Frontispiece from the book Royal Natural History Volume 1 Edited by Richard Lydekker, Published in London by Frederick Warne & Co in 1893-1894

Coloured Copperplate engraving of a Flowering Magnolia tree from hortus nitidissimus by Christoph Jakob Trew (Nuremberg 1750-1792)

The crimson rosella (Platycercus elegans) is a parrot native to eastern and south eastern Australia which has been introduced to New Zealand and Norfolk Island

Conus Aulicus, Chain-spotted Brunette Cone Coloured Plate from The Naturalist's repository, or, Monthly miscellany of exotic natural history by Donovan, E

sulphur-breasted parakeet (Aratinga maculata), or sulphur-breasted conure [Here as Psittacus maculatus Spotted-Breasted Parrakeet ] Coloured Plate from The Naturalist's repository, or

The golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus), also known as the Chinese pheasant, and rainbow pheasant, is a gamebird of the order Galliformes (gallinaceous birds) and the family Phasianidae (pheasants)

Mountain Hare from the The royal natural history edited by Richard Lydekker, Volume III published in 1893

Botanical illustrations depicting the Linnean classification system. Carl Linnaeus (1707–1778) was a Swedish botanist, zoologist, taxonomist, and physician who formalised binomial nomenclature

The Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), also called the Indian rhino, greater one-horned rhinoceros or great Indian rhinoceros, is a rhinoceros species native to the Indian subcontinent

The South African giraffe or Cape giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa) is a subspecies of giraffe ranging from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique

The Rhode Island Greening is an American apple variety and the official fruit of the state of Rhode Island. Apple Variety from Dewey's Pocket Series The nurseryman's pocket specimen book

The famous Tiller Girls dance troupe performing one of their high-kicking routines, May 1960

1974 World Cup. Frankfurt, West Germany. A member of the Yugoslavia football practices his aim during shooting practice before the Group Three match with Scotland. 21st June 1974

White-vented storm petrel (Oceanites gracilis galapagoensis) walking on surface of water whilst foraging, Galapagos

Gannet (Morus bassanus) coming in to land in the colony in evening light, Great Saltee, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Ireland, June

RF- Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) female feeding in flight on Scarlet Gilia (Ipomopsis aggregata). Gila National Forest, New Mexico, USA. August

Red Seven of the Red Arrows screams past photographers waiting on a cliff edge during a practice display over RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus

Harrier landing on Mexe Pad at RAF Wittering
A Harrier is seen landing, at RAF Wittering, on a Forward Operating or Mexe Pad. The pad measures 100ft X 100ft and is made from Prefabricated Surface Aluminium Interlocking (PSAI) matting

Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos) standing at top of waterfall catching Salmon (Salmo sp)
Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos) standing at top of waterfall catching Salmon (Salmo sp.), Brooks Falls, Katmai National Park, Alaska. July

The Military Tournament, cutting the lemon - soldier on horseback Date: 1893

Dentist's equipment, dental instruments Date: 1920

Dentist's equipment, dental drill Date: 1920

Dentist's equipment, dental drill parts Date: 1920

Irene
Portrait of Irene Dineley, model in a number of portraits. This sketch, which appears so hasty is really quite delibrate and considered

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"Precision: Mastering the Art of Perfection" From Tungsten Carbide Slip Gauge Blocks to Metalwork, the key that unlocks excellence in craftsmanship. Every Typesetter at work meticulously arranges letters, ensuring each word aligns flawlessly. Just like a Brimstone air-to-ground missile on a triple launcher, precision hits its target with unwavering accuracy. The Sydney Harbour Bridge stands tall and proud, an engineering marvel completed with utmost precision. Draughtsmen diligently sketch intricate designs, transforming ideas into reality. The Vajrasattva Mandala portrays a tantric Buddha in eternal embrace with prajna wisdom—a testament to the precise artistry of gouache on cloth. In "A Lady Sewing in an Interior, " every stitch is carefully placed upon canvas, showcasing the delicate touch of a skilled artist. The Frecce Tricolori aerobatic team captivates audiences as they perform daring maneuvers with pinpoint precision at Izmir Air Show. Pierre Fix-Masseau's masterpiece "Exactitude" captures the essence through bold lines and geometric shapes. It reminds us that attention to detail can create extraordinary results. A motivational poster inspires us to practice precision daily—knowing that small actions can lead to significant achievements. Finally, Mr Bossy Phelps oversees the construction of Oxford's Boat at Putney—an embodiment of meticulous planning and execution. In this world where chaos often reigns supreme, let us celebrate those who strive for perfection through their dedication to precision—the unsung heroes who make our lives more beautiful one careful step at a time.