Toolkit Collection

The Little Miss Pussy Cats helping in the kitchen (colour litho)
7157455 The Little Miss Pussy Cats helping in the kitchen (colour litho) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Miss Pussy Cats helping in the kitchen)

Alchemist (woodcut)
8672923 Alchemist (woodcut) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alchemist. Illustration from Geschichte der Deutschen Kultur)

Astronomical Diagrams (colour litho)
8658793 Astronomical Diagrams (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Astronomical Diagrams)

The Holy Family, c1920 (stained glass)
8714224 The Holy Family, c1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany. Young Jesus, Virgin Mary, Joseph the carpenter)

"The Moon", 15th century illustration
AIS5386903 "The Moon", 15th century illustration; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Moon. Two astronomers observe the sky)

Machines in the textile factory of the brand "La Lanera Espanola" in Sabadell, near Barcelona, Spain, c
AIS5380086 Machines in the textile factory of the brand "La Lanera Espanola" in Sabadell, near Barcelona, Spain, c. 1920 (b/w photo); © Iberfoto.

Model of cyclotron, particle accelerator, invented by Ernest Orlando Lawrence (1901-1958)
AIS5378122 Model of cyclotron, particle accelerator, invented by Ernest Orlando Lawrence (1901-1958) and Milton Stanley Livingston (1905-1986) in 1931 (metal object); Science Museum, London

Multiple solar clocks, 18th century (metal)
AIS5370489 Multiple solar clocks, 18th century (metal); CNAM, Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers, Paris; © Iberfoto.

Human Rights, 1789 (poster)
8698417 Human Rights, 1789 (poster); Musee de L'Histoire Vivante, Montreuil, France; (add.info.: History. France, French Revolution. Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen)

A wallpaper maker, c.1735 (engaving)
8698377 A wallpaper maker, c.1735 (engaving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Society. Economy. A wallpaper maker)

Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses. One of the volvelles features a dragon with multiple
7340903 Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses. One of the volvelles features a dragon with multiple heads and a partial solar eclipse

A new and correct sea chart of the whole world showing the variations of the compass as they were found in the year
7340787 A new and correct sea chart of the whole world showing the variations of the compass as they were found in the year 1700, 1702 (engraving) by British School

The elements of astronomy and geography explained, 1795 (card, engraving)
7340573 The elements of astronomy and geography explained, 1795 (card, engraving) by Paris, Abbe & Wallis, John (fl.1795); 9.4x6.3x2.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

An engraving depicting an armillary sphere, and diagrams for horizontal and vertical dials, 19th century
5313184 An engraving depicting an armillary sphere, and diagrams for horizontal and vertical dials, 19th century; (add.info.: 02/02/1805); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mechanical equinox dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees, 18th century
MMM5468898 Mechanical equinox dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees, 18th century; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Mechanical equinox dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees)

Universal equinoxial ring dial, for all latitudes. Brass instrument, c.1715 (brass)
MMM5475137 Universal equinoxial ring dial, for all latitudes. Brass instrument, c.1715 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Universal equinoxial ring dial, for all latitudes)

Universal equinoxial dial for all latitudes, reverse, c.1695-1725 (copper)
MMM5475090 Universal equinoxial dial for all latitudes, reverse, c.1695-1725 (copper) by Culpeper, Edmund (1660-1738); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for 10-degree latitude. Brass instrument, c.1800-1843 (brass)
MMM5475067 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for 10-degree latitude. Brass instrument, c.1800-1843 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Sundial from Augsburg (Germany)

Magnetic compass, made by Georges Adams, a craftsman in London (England), dated 1766 (steel)
MMM5457778 Magnetic compass, made by Georges Adams, a craftsman in London (England), dated 1766 (steel); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Magnetic compass, made by Georges Adams)

Engraving depicting an allegorical figure representing Astronomy, shown holding an armillary sphere. Dated 19th Century
UIG5426039 Engraving depicting an allegorical figure representing Astronomy, shown holding an armillary sphere. Dated 19th Century; UIG.

Sundial with universal equinox ring, for all latitudes, 18th century (copper)
MMM5470082 Sundial with universal equinox ring, for all latitudes, 18th century (copper); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Sundial with universal equinox ring, for all latitudes)

Universal sundial for latitude 0-90 degrees, decorated with crowned eagles. Copper object, c.1635 (copper)
MMM5470074 Universal sundial for latitude 0-90 degrees, decorated with crowned eagles. Copper object, c.1635 (copper); National Maritime Museum, London

An Islamic solar quadrant, 1870 (lacquered wood)
MMM5470032 An Islamic solar quadrant, 1870 (lacquered wood); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: An Islamic solar quadrant)

Analematic sundial (by projecting the shadow of the gnomon) for latitude 51 degrees, c.1697 (copper and steel)
MMM5469097 Analematic sundial (by projecting the shadow of the gnomon) for latitude 51 degrees, c.1697 (copper and steel); National Maritime Museum, London

Butterfield dial for latitude 35 degrees, built around a magnetic compass, 17th century (silver)
MMM5469074 Butterfield dial for latitude 35 degrees, built around a magnetic compass, 17th century (silver, gilded copper and glass); National Maritime Museum, London

Description of the use of the 'suit' or scuba diving device (submarine)
MMM5467386 Description of the use of the 'suit' or scuba diving device (submarine) (a type of tube in which a person can lie down but maintain freedom of movement of their arms)

Portrait of Euclid (3rd century BC). Greek mathematician, detail of a page of a manuscript representing the allegories
BEN5464424 Portrait of Euclid (3rd century BC). Greek mathematician, detail of a page of a manuscript representing the allegories of Arithmetic and geometry

Astronomical compendium (measurement kit) for 49° latitude, open, with magnetic compass, 1597 (brass)
MMM5474046 Astronomical compendium (measurement kit) for 49° latitude, open, with magnetic compass, 1597 (brass) by Ducher, Hans (fl.1574); National Maritime Museum, London

Astrolabe, detail of a plate with a projection of Frijus, 1702 (object)
MMM5471336 Astrolabe, detail of a plate with a projection of Frijus, 1702 (object) by Bion, Nicolas (1652-1733); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Astrolabe)

Detail of an astrolabe, c.1555 (brass)
MMM5470401 Detail of an astrolabe, c.1555 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Detail of an astrolabe: the rest)

Compass and dipleidoscope, an instrument for evaluating exact noon, composed of a small telescope and a prism
MMM5470113 Compass and dipleidoscope, an instrument for evaluating exact noon, composed of a small telescope and a prism, 1853-60 (copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Horizontal sundial pedestal for latitude 51 degrees, by Thomas Crow (?), 1801 (copper)
MMM5470095 Horizontal sundial pedestal for latitude 51 degrees, by Thomas Crow (?), 1801 (copper); National Maritime Museum, London

View near Woolwich, Kent, England, depicting the use of forces to build pontoons
MMM5480415 View near Woolwich, Kent, England, depicting the use of forces to build pontoons (disarmed vessels used as floating prisons); National Maritime Museum, London

A seam rubber, a sailor's tool used in the manufacture of sails, early 19th century (whalebone)
MMM5476242 A seam rubber, a sailor's tool used in the manufacture of sails, early 19th century (whalebone); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A seam rubber)

A seam rubber, a sailor's tool used in the manufacture of sails, early 19th century (whalebone)
MMM5476232 A seam rubber, a sailor's tool used in the manufacture of sails, early 19th century (whalebone); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A seam rubber)

Diptych sundial for 49° latitude, seen from the closed lid, in ivory, dated, c.1640-60 (ivory)
MMM5475369 Diptych sundial for 49° latitude, seen from the closed lid, in ivory, dated, c.1640-60 (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial for 49° latitude)

Universal pocket equinoxial dial for Latitude 35 degrees, deployed Silver and gilded copper instrument
MMM5474504 Universal pocket equinoxial dial for Latitude 35 degrees, deployed Silver and gilded copper instrument, 1650-1700 (silver and gilded copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, probably for 10-degree latitude. Brass instrument, 18th century (brass)
MMM5474487 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, probably for 10-degree latitude. Brass instrument, 18th century (brass) by Vogler, Andreas (c.1730-1800); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial, closed, marked with 6 Chinese characters in red ink declaring 'Sun Moon Combo Dial'
MMM5474453 Diptych sundial, closed, marked with 6 Chinese characters in red ink declaring 'Sun Moon Combo Dial', c.1850-1900 (wood); National Maritime Museum, London

Cylindrical sundial for latitude 44 degrees. Wooden and metal instrument, c.1835-1870 (wood and metal)
MMM5474446 Cylindrical sundial for latitude 44 degrees. Wooden and metal instrument, c.1835-1870 (wood and metal); National Maritime Museum, London

Portable horizontal sundial for latitude 48 degrees with magnetic compass. Silver instrument, 17th century (silver)
MMM5474442 Portable horizontal sundial for latitude 48 degrees with magnetic compass. Silver instrument, 17th century (silver); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial, open, for latitude 49 degrees, with magnetic compass. Wooden instrument, 18th century (wood)
MMM5474432 Diptych sundial, open, for latitude 49 degrees, with magnetic compass. Wooden instrument, 18th century (wood); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial, open)

Calendar: representation of the month of October: agricultural work. The two zodiacal signs of the month are depicted
FGL5474181 Calendar: representation of the month of October: agricultural work. The two zodiacal signs of the month are depicted on the right: scorpion and scales

Dieppe (France) compass for lifting the magnetic azimuth, seen from above. Ivory instrument, c.1660 (ivory)
MMM5474076 Dieppe (France) compass for lifting the magnetic azimuth, seen from above. Ivory instrument, c.1660 (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

Compass - Dieppe (France) magnetic azimuth compass, open, for latitude 50 degrees. Ivory instrument, c.1660 (ivory)
MMM5474061 Compass - Dieppe (France) magnetic azimuth compass, open, for latitude 50 degrees. Ivory instrument, c.1660 (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

Horizontal sundial, open, with an allegorical representation of justice (IUSTITIA) and mirror, c.1575 (silver)
MMM5474534 Horizontal sundial, open, with an allegorical representation of justice (IUSTITIA) and mirror, c.1575 (silver, leather and paper); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial (closed) for Latitude 48. Ivory instrument 1619, by Lienhart Miller (?), 1619 (ivory)
MMM5473341 Diptych sundial (closed) for Latitude 48. Ivory instrument 1619, by Lienhart Miller (?), 1619 (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial, with a rotating disk with a lunar motion scale, in Chinese characters. Wooden instrument, c.1850-1900 (wood)
MMM5473321 Sundial, with a rotating disk with a lunar motion scale, in Chinese characters. Wooden instrument, c.1850-1900 (wood); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Sundial)

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"Unveiling the Artistic Tapestry: A Journey through Time and Craftsmanship" Step into a world where artistry weaves together with skillful hands, as we explore the captivating toolkit of masterpieces from different eras. From the intricate Verdure with Arms of Miro tapestry, crafted between 1500-25 using wool and silk, to the mesmerizing engravings found in Galileo's Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo published in 1632, this collection takes us on an artistic odyssey. Immerse yourself in the rich history depicted within these pages. Witness an artist delicately drawing a lute in a woodcut from 1525, capturing both the grace and precision required for such craftsmanship. Marvel at The Forge of Vulcan, an oil painting from 1630 that brings to life the fiery intensity of a blacksmith's workshop. Travel forward in time to c. 1904 and encounter Boat Builder, another masterpiece rendered on canvas. This piece transports us to a bygone era when boats were meticulously constructed by skilled hands guided by experience and expertise. Yet not all depictions are celebratory; At thirty deniers presents an unsettling antisemitic cartoon from 1909 that reminds us how prejudice can infiltrate even creative expressions. It serves as a stark reminder of our collective responsibility to challenge discrimination wherever it may arise. The cover engraving of Dialogo di Galileo Galilei Linceo Al Sermo Ferd II Big Duca di Toscana offers insight into one of history's greatest scientific minds while also showcasing artistic prowess through its intricate design. As we delve deeper into this diverse toolkit, we encounter The tower of Babel painted around 1490—a thought-provoking portrayal that explores humanity's ambition and its consequences when unchecked. Finally, let us appreciate The Goldsmith—an etching dating back to 1655—where the meticulous craft of jewelry-making is brought to life.