Torque Collection

The Dying Gaul statue, a Roman copy of a Hellenistic Greek bronze, 3rd century BC. Artist: Epigonus
A Roman copy in marble of a Hellenistic Greek bronze from Pergamon. The original was commissioned by Attalus I of Pergamon to celebrate his victory over the Celtic Galatians in Anatolia

Gundestrup Cauldron, showing Celtic horned god Cernunnos with torc, Denmark, c100 BC

Illustration depicting the Regnier dynamometer, invented and built by Edme Regnier (1751 - 1825)
5311471 Illustration depicting the Regnier dynamometer, invented and built by Edme Regnier (1751 - 1825), was brought to prominence in the world of physical culture in the early 20th century by

Celtic Relics, Personal Ornaments of Gold and Bronze. Gold bracelet, three bronze fibulas, enamelled bronze horse trapping, enamelled ring, bronze torque, gold torque, gold earring, bronze ornament

Celtic stone figure with torc and boar relief, Euffigneux, France

Ancient Celtic rings found in the Hebrides, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Ancient Celtic rings found in the Hebrides, 1864. 'Our Engraving represents some remarkable ancient relics, probably belonging to the early Celtic period

A Tluwulahu costume-Qagyuhl, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Tluwulahu costume-Qagyuhl, c1914. Woman wearing a fringed Chilkat blanket, a hamatsa neckring and mask representing deceased relative who had been a shaman

Bracelet, probably c. 8th century (silver and gold)
AMQ115712 Bracelet, probably c.8th century (silver and gold) by Viking; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: see also 115710;)

Avia S-199 Sakeen 112. T
Avia S-199 Sakeen 112.T (msn 782358), at the Israeli Air Force Museum, Hatzerim AFB, Israel. The Avia S-199 was produced by Avia after the war

Mother-and-Child Figure (Bwanga bwa Chibola), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mid-late 19th century

Head (Uhunmwun Elao), Nigeria, 18th / early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Head (Uhunmwun Elao), Nigeria, 18th/early 19th century

Triple torc, Late Bronze Age, c. 800 BC (bronze)
HSC270528 Triple torc, Late Bronze Age, c.800 BC (bronze) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); diameter: 15.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; out of copyright

Copy of a bracelet from the Tomb of a Princess of Vix (gold)
XIR159004 Copy of a bracelet from the Tomb of a Princess of Vix (gold) by Celtic, (6th century BC); 20x23 cm; Musee Archeologique, Chatillon Sur Seine, France; out of copyright

Torc, Hallstatt Period (bronze)
HSC325591 Torc, Hallstatt Period (bronze) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); diam: 23.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; out of copyright

Dynamometers designed by McDougale and Robert Salmon
Dynamometers for measuring force or torque designed by McDougale and Robert Salmon. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Implement from Fresn-la-Mere, France, Bronze Age (bronze) (detail of 419849)
AMQ419850 Implement from Fresn-la-Mere, France, Bronze Age (bronze) (detail of 419849) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Torque (engraving)
3653681 Torque (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torque, with manner of wearing it, from sculptures on the monument of Vigna Amendola)

Pictish Man holding a Human Head (lithograph)
BAL109991 Pictish Man holding a Human Head (lithograph) by White, John (fl.1570-93) (after); 24.3x16.9 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A hoard of ornaments and implements, from Fresn-la-Mere, France
AMQ419849 A hoard of ornaments and implements, from Fresn-la-Mere, France, Bronze Age (gold and bronze) (see also 121148) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Cuerdale Hoard, Anglo-Saxon and Viking Treasure, found on the embankment of the river
AMQ115719 The Cuerdale Hoard, Anglo-Saxon and Viking Treasure, found on the embankment of the river Ribble by Cuerdale Hall, near Preston, Lancashire

Implement from Fresn-la-Mere, France, Bronze Age (bronze) (detail of 419849)
AMQ419851 Implement from Fresn-la-Mere, France, Bronze Age (bronze) (detail of 419849) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Model reconstruction of da Vincis design for a catapult (wood, metal & string)
XOT366474 Model reconstruction of da Vincis design for a catapult (wood, metal & string) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Design from the Codex Atlanticus)

Lehuta Torc, Bronze Age, Hungary
AMQ121120 Lehuta Torc, Bronze Age, Hungary by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; out of copyright

Necklace, 4th century BC. Artist: Scythian Art
Necklace, 4th century BC. Found in the collection of Museum of Russian Art, Minneapolis

Celtic Bronze Figure from Hungary, c. 1st century BC
Celtic Bronze Figure from Hungary, c.1st century BC. Man wearing Torc. National Museum, Budapest

Celtic Bronze collar, (Torc) from Roxburghshire, Scotland, c1st Century. Held at British Museum

Snettisham Great Torc, Iron Age, c75 BC. Made from just over a kilogram of gold mixed with silver. It is one of the most elaborate golden objects made in the ancient world

Bronze Celtic torc, 1st century
Bronze Celtic torc from Dumfrieshire, from the British Museums collection, 1st century

Gold torc from the Snettisham hoard L, Iron Age, c75 BC. The main part of the torc is made from four ropes, each made from 8 strains of gold wire twisted around each other

Celtic gold torc, Ersfield, Switzerland, 5th - 4th century BC
Celtic gold torc (Bird & Palmette motif), Ersfield, Switzerland, 5th - 4th century BC

Celtic silver torc, Stuttgart, Germany, 2nd century BC

Celtic bronze collar (torc), Dumfriesshire, Scotland, c1st century

Stone carving of Celtic deity wearing a torque. On lower half of figure is a depiction of a wild boar

Detail of a Celtic bronze torc, 4th century BC
Detail of a Celtic bronze torc from Vielle Toulouse, France. From the British Museums collection, 4th century BC

Detail of a bronze cauldron showing a human head wearing a Celtic torc, 4th century BC
Detail of a bronze cauldron showing a human head wearing a Celtic torc, found in Rynkeby Bog near Kertemunde, Denmark. Now in the National Museums collection in Copenhagen, 4th century BC

Set of interlocking Gears

Forces involved when wheel and axle lift weight

Odilon Redon, Femme a la torque ornee (Woman with a plumed hat), French, 1840 - 1916, c. 1900, lithograph

Image of Celtic deity with wild boar and wearing torque. Stone. Musee de St Germain

Crane with gears C017 / 3479
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing an illustration of a hand cranked crane showing a system of gears. When two gears of unequal number of teeth are combined

Mechanical Devices and Principles C017 / 3459
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of various mechanical principles and devices, and diagrams of mechanical forces

Crane with gears C017 / 3467
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing an illustration of a hand cranked crane showing a system of gears. When two gears of unequal number of teeth are combined

Cordless Drill Components
Interior of a cordless drill showing the layout of the major components: the rechargeable 14.4v battery pack, variable speed on/off trigger switch, motor

Cordless power drill components
Interior of a cordless drill showing the layout of the major components: the rechargeable 14.4v battery pack, variable speed on/off trigger switch, motor

Interlocking cogwheels

Cogs. Interlocking teeth on three cogwheels. Cogwheels transmit rotational force within machines

Gear wheels, artwork
Gear wheels, computer artwork. Gear wheels, or cogs, transmit rotational force within machines

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"Unveiling the Power of Torque: A Journey through Time and Cultures" Bracelet, probably c. 8th century (silver and gold): This exquisite bracelet showcases the intricate craftsmanship in ancient times, a symbol of strength and prestige. Avia S-199 Sakeen 112. T: The powerful engine of this aircraft relies on torque to generate immense rotational force, propelling it through the skies with remarkable speed. Celtic Relics, Personal Ornaments of Gold and Bronze: Amongst these relics lie stunning torcs, reflecting the Celts' fascination with these neck ornaments as symbols of power and status. Celtic stone figure with torc and boar relief, Euffigneux, France: This captivating sculpture depicts a figure adorned with a torc around its neck, highlighting its significance in Celtic artistry. Mother-and-Child Figure (Bwanga bwa Chibola), Democratic Republic of the Congo: In African culture, a mother's love is often represented by wearing a torque-like necklace passed down from generation to generation. Head (Uhunmwun Elao), Nigeria, 18th / early 19th century: Adorned with an elaborate bronze torque around its neck, this head sculpture embodies the regal essence associated with such jewelry in Nigerian traditions. Triple torc, Late Bronze Age c. 800 BC (bronze): Discovering this triple torc reveals how our ancestors valued not only individual strength but also unity among three intertwined forces symbolized by each ring. Copy of a bracelet from the Tomb of a Princess of Vix (gold): Unearthed from an ancient burial site lies an opulent gold bracelet that once graced the wrist of royalty—a testament to both beauty and power held within torque designs. Torc Hallstatt Period (bronze).