Cogs Collection (#4)

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

Traction engine, or steam car, invented by M. Lotz from Nantes

Macadam Compressor

Anchor for Steam ploughing

Steam car driving on ordinary roads, built in 1801 by Trevithick and Vivian

Politura Armorum, plate 17 of Nova Reperta, engraved by Jan Collaert, c
XJF448293 Politura Armorum, plate 17 of Nova Reperta, engraved by Jan Collaert, c.1580-1605 (engraving) by Straet, Jan van der (Giovanni Stradano) (1523-1605) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Picture No. 10984705
Fringed / Sessile Earthstar Fungus - fruiting bodies Hessen, Germany (Geastrum fimbriatum) Date:

Coral encrusted cogs on shipwreck with fish, Cross Wreck, Manukuari, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, June

Gold pocket watch, open

Rear view of clock, back open

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

Intelligence, conceptual artwork F006 / 3794
Intelligence, conceptual computer artwork

Thought processes, conceptual artwork F006 / 3709
Thought processes, conceptual computer artwork

Thought processes, conceptual artwork F006 / 3708
Thought processes, conceptual computer artwork

Water mill design, diagram C014 / 2022
Water mill design. Diagram illustrating the design principles and mode of operation of a water mill. Water from a river or stream is diverted to flow (white arrows) over a paddle wheel (upper left)

Pneumatic Devices C017 / 3494
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of various pneumatic devices. The main illustration shows a wind-gun, or in modern parlance

Water wheel in Egypt, 1817 C016 / 8978
Water wheel in Egypt. 19th-century artwork of a water wheel being used to raise water and irrigate crops in Egypt. At top, an ox is turning the wheel

Watch movement, SEM C015 / 9189
Watch movement, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The cogs move the hands of the watch

Hydraulics Engines. C017 / 3442
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of water lifting devices including the London Bridge Water Works and a diagram analysing wave dynamics

Clepsydra and Clockwork Mechanisms C017 / 3471
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing examples of clocks and clockwork mechanisms. Horology, the study of time, is the art or science of measuring time

Antikythera mechanism, artwork C017 / 7188
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

Industrial cogs and pulley wheels. Close-up of rusting cogs, pulleys and cables from an old train winch

Mechatronics, conceptual artwork C013 / 5609
Mechatronics, conceptual computer artwork. Mechatronics is the combination of mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, control engineering

Mechatronics, conceptual artwork C013 / 5608
Mechatronics, conceptual computer artwork. Mechatronics is the combination of mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, control engineering

Watch Movement, SEM
Part of a mechanical watch movement, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The image shows some of the jewels used as bearings in a wristwatch

Buttery Factory - Canada
Canadian Butter Factory - producing butter for export to Britain. Date: circa 1930

Rope Making
Short rope making, keeping the strands together while they are being twisted, in the village of Rope-Walk, Hawes, Wensleydale, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1950s

Steam Whipping Engine by J. Scott Russell and Co
Technical drawing depicting a patent Steam Whipping Machine constructed by Messrs. J. Scott Russell and Co. of Millwall and used to load and discharge cargo on screw collier ships. Date: 1856

London Evening News - Printing Press, running off the 10, 000th number during the papers Celebration Week on November 21st, 1913. The London Evening News was first published on July 26th 1881

Aveling & Porter Tractor
Aveling & Porters Traction Engine, illustrated in 8 figures showing the key technological facets of the machine. Date: circa 1880

Mechanical gears. Computer artwork of cogs. These are used in mechanical gears to change the speed and direction of rotational motion in a machine

Cogs for use in a gearing system
Cogs. Cogs designed for use in a gearing system. These cogs, with their teeth cut parallel to the axis, are also known as spur gears

Cogs. Cogs are used in machines to change the direction and speed of rotational motion

Interlocking cogwheels

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

Mechanical brain. Conceptual computer artwork of cogs inside a human head. This may be representing thought processes in the brain as the mechanical movement of cogs

Man with prostheses
Prostheses. Conceptual computer illustration of a mans body (left) and an assortment of theoretical artificial implants (prostheses, right)

Microcogs (image 1 of 3). Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of microcogs forming a microgear mechanism. This could be used in a micromachine, or MicroElectroMechanical System (MEMS)

Hand holding microcogs
Microcogs (image 1 of 3). Hand holding microcogs forming a microgear mechanism. This could be used in a micromachine, or MicroElectroMechanical System (MEMS)

Coloured SEM of microcogs

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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.