Pendulum Collection

Foucault Demo, 1851
Leon Foucault uses his pendulum to demonstrate the rotation of the Earth, at the Pantheon, Paris, 1851

Physics experiment. Screen display of the output from a physics experiment. The experiment involves monitoring changing position with time

Arbitration is the true balance of power. Puck: Don t meddle with the hands, gentlemen - this pendulum is the only thing to regulate that clock!

Hickory Dickory Dock
A child watches the swinging pendulum of the grandfather clock

Allegory of a young woman surrounded by 4 sighers, who compares herself to a planet around which four satellites
PCT4261554 Allegory of a young woman surrounded by 4 sighers, who compares herself to a planet around which four satellites gravitate, one of which will become her sun

Leon Foucault's machine for producing a current
5310261 Leon Foucault's machine for producing a current; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Leon Foucault's machine for producing a current in a copper plate C)

Engraving depicting Christiaan Huygens cycloidal pendulum
5309456 Engraving depicting Christiaan Huygens cycloidal pendulum; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Christiaan Huygens cycloidal pendulum)

Dimension view of Huygens Clock showing the mechanics of the pendulum, 17th century
NWI4948601 Dimension view of Huygens Clock showing the mechanics of the pendulum, 17th century. Christiaan Huygens (1629-1695), Dutch mathematician, astronomer and physicist

Scene in an American farmhouse on a November night, mid 19th century. Family members playing cards at a table
FLO4646497 Scene in an American farmhouse on a November night, mid 19th century. Family members playing cards at a table, men smoking pipes, etc

Dial work of a clock showing the moon age, lunar phase, etc. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by
FLO4593785 Dial work of a clock showing the moon age, lunar phase, etc. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Details of the mechanism of a chronometer made by the firm of John and Myles Brockbank, a famous London clock maker
FLO4593689 Details of the mechanism of a chronometer made by the firm of John and Myles Brockbank, a famous London clock maker. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Clockwork mechanism showing the striking part with one wheel and pinion, Huygheus endless cord, forcing spring
FLO4593719 Clockwork mechanism showing the striking part with one wheel and pinion, Huygheus endless cord, forcing spring, bolt and shutter

Details of the mechanism of an astronomical clock made by the firm of John and Myles Brockbank
FLO4593710 Details of the mechanism of an astronomical clock made by the firm of John and Myles Brockbank, a famous London clock maker. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Horology; John Arnold's chronometer, and Thomas Earnshaw's chronometer with standard detent escapement
FLO4593246 Horology; John Arnold's chronometer, and Thomas Earnshaw's chronometer with standard detent escapement. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an Illustration by J

New dial work of a small spring clock showing the phenomena of the moon, days of the week, months, compasset, etc
FLO4593734 New dial work of a small spring clock showing the phenomena of the moon, days of the week, months, compasset, etc. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): front of the Ridel jewelery, 21 rue des Marais, 1895
LUX4748230 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): front of the Ridel jewelery, 21 rue des Marais, 1895; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): front of the Ridel jewelery, 21 rue des Marais

An engraving depicting a pendulum with an anchor escapement, 19th century
5311387 An engraving depicting a pendulum with an anchor escapement, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1887); Universal History Archive/UIG

Demonstration of the Earth's rotation using (Jean Bernard) Leon Foucault's Pendulum, 1887 (engraving)
535581 Demonstration of the Earth's rotation using (Jean Bernard) Leon Foucault's Pendulum, 1887 (engraving); (add.info)

Edgar Allan Poe: The Pit and the Pendulum (litho)
8631017 Edgar Allan Poe: The Pit and the Pendulum (litho) by Clarke, Harry (1889-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pit and the Pendulum)

Leon Foucault's silver-on-glass reflecting telescope
5310088 Leon Foucault's silver-on-glass reflecting telescope; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Leon Foucault's silver-on-glass reflecting telescope)

A man fascinated by the properties of the pendulum
5311980 A man fascinated by the properties of the pendulum; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a man fascinated by the properties of the pendulum. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Electric master clock, between 1852-93
MMM5470212 Electric master clock, between 1852-93; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Electric master clock, between 1852 and 1893)

Parts and mechanisms of repeating and alarm watches. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by B. L
FLO4593769 Parts and mechanisms of repeating and alarm watches. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by B. L

Mechanism of a repeating watch including spring, wheelwork. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J
FLO4593761 Mechanism of a repeating watch including spring, wheelwork. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Foucault's pendulum which demonstrated both the rotation of the earth and the concept of inertia
530777 Foucault's pendulum which demonstrated both the rotation of the earth and the concept of inertia. Leon Foucault (1819-1861) French physicist. Wood engraving, c1895

Pantograph, Pantomime, Parachute, Peccary, Pedestal, Pediment, Pelican, Pendulum, Pepper-box, Photograph, Piano
8650099 Pantograph, Pantomime, Parachute, Peccary, Pedestal, Pediment, Pelican, Pendulum, Pepper-box, Photograph, Piano, Picture-frame (engraving) by German School

John Harrison, Print, after Thomas King's 1767 oil portrait, in the collection of the Science Museum, London
7337507 John Harrison, Print, after Thomas King's 1767 oil portrait, in the collection of the Science Museum, London. 1768 (mezzotint) by Tassaert

Illustration by Paul Bernay (? -1885) in Le Charivari, 1873-1-2 - The slogan
ICA4871354 Illustration by Paul Bernay (? -1885) in Le Charivari, 1873-1-2 - The slogan? Liberation of the territory! - Time/Seasons, Pendulum, War 1870-1871, Borrowing

A woman writes a letter on a somno (night table containing a chamberpot) with her feet on a pillow
FLO4677802 A woman writes a letter on a somno (night table containing a chamberpot) with her feet on a pillow, while her dog chews a lace collar and a cat sleeps on her ballgown

Details of the astronomical clock made by the Scottish clockmaker Thomas Reid in 1791
FLO4593692 Details of the astronomical clock made by the Scottish clockmaker Thomas Reid in 1791. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Clock with chimes showing clockwork mechanism. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr
FLO4593679 Clock with chimes showing clockwork mechanism. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Edgar Allan Poe: The Pit and the Pendulum (litho)
8631019 Edgar Allan Poe: The Pit and the Pendulum (litho) by Clarke, Harry (1889-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pit and the Pendulum. The dagger dropped gleaming upon the sable carpet)

Foucault's pendulum in the Pantheon, Paris, in 1851, demonstrating both the rotation of the Earth
530779 Foucault's pendulum in the Pantheon, Paris, in 1851, demonstrating both the rotation of the Earth and the concept of inertia. Leon Foucault (1819-1861) French physicist

Galileo observing the swaying of the chandelier in Pisa Cathedral, c.1584 (engraving)
540685 Galileo observing the swaying of the chandelier in Pisa Cathedral, c.1584 (engraving); (add.info.: Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Italian astronomer

John Harrison...Inventor of the Compound Pendulum & of several Time Keepers, 1768 (Mezzotint)
7341882 John Harrison...Inventor of the Compound Pendulum & of several Time Keepers, 1768 (Mezzotint) by Tassaert, Philippe Joseph (1736-1803); 63.5x48.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Engraving depicting a sailing ship caught in a stiff breeze and choppy seas
5309118 Engraving depicting a sailing ship caught in a stiff breeze and choppy seas; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a sailing ship caught in a stiff breeze and choppy seas)

A Bifilar Pendulum
5308089 A Bifilar Pendulum.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Bifilar Pendulum. A Bifilar Pendulum consists of suspending an aircraft from two parallel wires, or filars, that)

Allegory in Tribute to Peter the Great: The Emperor of Russia Peter the Great (1672-1725)
XEE5033026 Allegory in Tribute to Peter the Great: The Emperor of Russia Peter the Great (1672-1725) presents to ancient Russia the truth, religion and the arts

Thomas Mudge's timekeeper detached lever escape, 1754. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an Illustration
FLO4593232 Thomas Mudge's timekeeper detached lever escape, 1754. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an Illustration by J

Christian Huyghens built the first pendulum clock, c1880 (engraving)
2526595 Christian Huyghens built the first pendulum clock, c1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Science. Astronomy. The mathematician Christiaan Huyghens built the first pendulum clock, 1656)

Watch maker in apron seated at his bench making metal gears. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English
FLO4577638 Watch maker in apron seated at his bench making metal gears. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Human invention anticipated: Oscillation (engraving)
8657882 Human invention anticipated: Oscillation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oscillation)

Edgar Allan Poe: The Pit and the Pendulum (litho)
8631015 Edgar Allan Poe: The Pit and the Pendulum (litho) by Clarke, Harry (1889-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pit and the Pendulum)

Trigny, Marne (51): Two soldiers pose in front of the entrance of their shelter named Villa Pax whose pediment is
LUX4816590 Trigny, Marne (51): Two soldiers pose in front of the entrance of their shelter named Villa Pax whose pediment is adorned with a pendulum, 1917; (add.info.: Trigny)

Dial work of a clock. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr
FLO4593748 Dial work of a clock. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr. from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman

Free as the Wind
Kapuschinsky

Design for an organ pendula, c.1785-c.1790. Creator: Anon
Design for an organ pendula, c.1785-c.1790. Organ pendulum clock, inlaid with two blue and white plaques, presumably from Sevres porcelain, open worked with a Chinese-style geometric pattern

Nouveau système de pendule... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Nouveau systeme de pendule... 19th century. The Universal Exhibition - New pendulum system

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The pendulum, a timeless symbol of balance and precision, has captivated minds throughout history. In 1851, the Foucault Demo mesmerized onlookers as it swung back and forth with unwavering determination, showcasing the laws of physics in action. Clocks at Greenwich relied on the steady rhythm of pendulums to keep time accurately, reminding us that even in our fast-paced world, there is beauty in measured moments. Arbitration is often hailed as the true balance of power, echoing Puck's wise words: "Don't meddle. " Just like Edgar Allan Poe's haunting tales or his infamous Masque of Death, a they are swing between life and death with chilling precision. From childhood rhymes like "Hickory Dickory Dock" to fashion's ever-changing trends showcased by the Pendulum of Fashion displaying three London outfits – this simple device holds sway over various aspects of our lives. Its influence extends beyond mere timekeeping; it carries historical significance too. The clock given by King Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn serves as a reminder that love can be both fleeting and eternal. In times of turmoil and natural disasters like the San Francisco earthquake in 1906, seismographs rely on horizontal pendulums such as Omori's to measure tremors' severity—a testament to humanity's quest for understanding and safety. The Great Wheel designed by George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. , an attraction at Chicago's World Fair in 1893, embodied innovation through its thirty-six pendulum cars carrying thousands into new heights—symbolizing progress amidst uncertainty. Even mathematics finds solace within this elegant instrument; Benito Bails' Elementos de Matematica explores its geometric properties—an ode to how science intertwines with artistry.