Cogs Collection (#3)

Machine designs, fol. 367r-b (pen and ink on paper)
XJF311640 Machine designs, fol. 367r-b (pen and ink on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Calculating Machine Known as The Difference Engine from
KW188339 Calculating Machine Known as The Difference Engine from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts & Manufactures, edited by Charles Tomlinson, c.1880s (engraving) by English School

A David Edward Hughes telegraphic printing machine, from Les Merveilles de la Science
2619097 A David Edward Hughes telegraphic printing machine, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

Horses driving a rolling mill, from the Encyclopedie by Denis Diderot
1220237 Horses driving a rolling mill, from the Encyclopedie by Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d Alembert, 1771 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant

Water-powered milling machine, 1607 (engraving)
810247 Water-powered milling machine, 1607 (engraving) by Zonca, Vittorio (1568-1602); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Nuovo Teatro di Macchine Ed Edifici pub)

Detail of a Queen Anne longcase clock, no. 463 (metal) (see also 833846-7)
833848 Detail of a Queen Anne longcase clock, no. 463 (metal) (see also 833846-7) by Banger, Edward (fl.c.1701-50) & Tompion, Thomas (1639-1713); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British

The color therapy time
Victoria Glinka

The end of time
Victoria Glinka

Tea time comes
Victoria Glinka

personality (part 2)
Lucyna Łazarska ( Lucynda Lu )

Meeting with the mechanical life
Dmitry Skvortsov

Attic Trove
Margaret Halaby

Clockworks
top view of aligned dissassambled parts of a vintage alarm clock mechanism on white background. Thomas LENNE

The past time
Victoria Glinka

Tempi moderni
Raffaele Corte (Raphakor)

7. 5 hours
Victoria Glinka

Gravure al Eau Forte, Machine aBalotter: pl. VI, 1771 / 1779. Creator: Unknown
Gravure a l Eau Forte, Machine a Balotter: pl. VI, 1771/1779

It took two men several hours three times a week to wind up the Clock Tower (Elizabeth Tower), so Londoners could get an accurate time. Date: 1900

Perspective view of the Great Clock of the Royal Exchange, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Perspective view of the Great Clock of the Royal Exchange, 1844. The clock of our Exchange is now going, and what is of equal importance

The Time Ball, Royal Observatory, Greenwich, Fig. 7, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Time Ball, Royal Observatory, Greenwich, Fig. 7, 1844. The hour of one o clock is announced by the descent of a large black ball, from the summit of a pole

Pipe tile machine, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Pipe tile machine, 1844. Exhibit at the Southampton meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society of England:a compact and simple invention for the manufacture of pipe or D tiles

Advert for W &s Summerscales & Sons household machines 1888 Advert for W & S
Double page spread of a selection of Victorian free-standing machines for household use, available in W &s Summerscales & Sons catalogue, including The Colonial mangle, chain washer and Gardner

Mechanism of the Great Cloak 1857
In 1851, Edmund Beckett Denison designed the mechanism for the clock of the Palace of Westminster (the Houses of Parliament in London), responsible for the chimes of Big Ben. Date: 1857

HARTS CONTINUOUS LIFT-2
Harts continuous lift system in action, with the engine mechanism shown below. (pic 2 of 2) Date: 1882

INTERIOR OF POCKET WATCH
The internal workings of a pocket or wrist-watch, showing the complicated positioning of the wheels and catches. The watch is by LeCoutre (Swiss)

LONDON BRIDGE WATERWORKS
The Water-works at London Bridge. Date: 1797

Deck of the Great Eastern, the Cable Trough, etc. 1866, 1865-66

The Clockwinder, from Four and Twenty Toilers, pub. 1900 (colour lithograph). accompanies verse by E.V. Lucas (Edward Verrall Lucas) (1868 – 1938);

Blenkinsops Rack Locomotive, c. 1814 (b/w engraving)

The International Exhibition: Messrs. Harrison and Son's power-loom for weaving flax, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Messrs. Harrison and Son's power-loom for weaving flax, 1862. This loom combines many important improvements

S O Garnham at the water powered, flour East Hill Mill in Ashford, Kent, which belongs to Pledge & Son Ltd, the milling company. In the background you can see one of the companys Bedford trucks

A 19th century steam printing machine. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Engraving depicting a piston blowing machine for supplying a draught to the blast furnace for smelting iron (top). A tilt hammer (bottom) in plain view

Horology. Working Parts Of The Clock At The Royal Exchange, London, England In The 19Th Century. From Cyclopaedia Of Useful Arts And Manufactures By Charles Tomlinson

Double Cylinder Printing Machine. From Cyclopaedia Of Useful Arts And Manufactures By Charles Tomlinson

Paper Making Machine, 19Th Century. From Cyclopaedia Of Useful Arts And Manufactures By Charles Tomlinson

Messrs. Scheutzs New Calculating Machine
Messrs. Pehr (Per) Georg Scheutz (1785-1873) and Edvard Scheutzs (of Stockholm, Sweden) New Calculating (Tabulating) Machine

John Moore & Sons Clock Factory -- Chiming Machine (above) and Plan of the Turret Clock proposed for the Royal Exchange. 1852

Antikythera mechanism, artwork C016 / 9689
Antikythera mechanism, artwork. Side view (centre) and rear and front views (either side) of the antikythera mechanism, an early form of mechanical calculator found circa 1900 in a 1st-century BC

Tarkwa, Ghana - Akoon Gold Mill
Akoon Gold Mill, Tarkwa - a town in the southwest of Ghana. Date: circa 1910s

Susi - with demolished alarm clock
Susi - with a demolished alarm clock, in pieces on the floor. 1950s

Susi - demolishing an alarm clock. 1950s

Paper Printing Machine
A machine for printing the lines on paper for accountants ledgers. Date: mid 19th century

WW2 Christmas card, Whats the use of worrying -- dog in khaki uniform. Date: 1941

Set of interlocking Gears

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"Cogs: Unveiling the Hidden Mechanisms of Time and Artistry" Step into a world where celestial mechanics intertwine with medieval artwork, revealing the intricate beauty of cogs. From clock mechanisms dating back to 1737 to the enigmatic Antikythera mechanism depicted in artwork C017/7190, these gears have shaped our perception of time. Marvel at the Great Clock of St Paul's Cathedral, its colossal cogs orchestrating the symphony of London's daily rhythm. Journey further into history as you witness the majestic Great Crane at Woolwich Arsenal in south-east London, an engineering marvel that stands as a testament to human ingenuity. Delve into modernity with the Otis elevator engine from 1932, its reliable cogs ensuring smooth ascents and descents for countless passengers. Explore how clock mechanisms intricately weave together precision and artistry, reminding us that time is not merely measured but crafted. Immerse yourself in vignette illustrations like those found in W Heath Robinson's "Railway Ribaldry, " where whimsical contraptions come alive through interconnected cogs. Witness James Carter's engraved masterpiece depicting calico printing in a cotton mill - each cog playing its part in revolutionizing textile production. Discover Selby Abbey Clock, standing tall amidst centuries-old architecture; its rhythmic ticking echoing through time. And even within simulated X-rays capturing a snowman toy, one can glimpse hidden cogs bringing joy to children worldwide. In this captivating journey through history and innovation, we unravel the secrets held by these unassuming yet essential components - cogs, and are not mere mechanical parts but guardians of time itself – forever spinning towards progress and artistic expression.