Hand Operated Collection

A Badius hand operated screw press in action
3478826 A Badius hand operated screw press in action; (add.info.: Woodcut from 1520 by Jodocus Badius (1462-1535), also known as Josse Badius a pioneer of the printing industry

An engraving depicting a hand-operated suction pump, similar to the majority of village pumps in the latter half of
5311593 An engraving depicting a hand-operated suction pump, similar to the majority of village pumps in the latter half of the nineteenth century

Spinning Wheel, 1941. Creator: Oscar Bluhme
Spinning Wheel, 1941

Dough Mixer, c. 1940. Creator: Roger Deats
Dough Mixer, c. 1940

Coffee Mill, c. 1940. Creator: Lelah Nelson
Coffee Mill, c. 1940

Hand Lace Loom, 1940. Creator: Alexander Anderson
Hand Lace Loom, 1940

Clothes Washer, 1940. Creator: Alexander Anderson
Clothes Washer, 1940

Orrery, made by Newton & Co. London, early 19th century (brass)
MFR135761 Orrery, made by Newton & Co. London, early 19th century (brass) by English School, (19th century); diam. 32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Martin-type portable Planetarium or Orrery, by Thomas Blunt (fl
MFR135773 Martin-type portable Planetarium or Orrery, by Thomas Blunt (fl.1760-1822) George Newman and Thomas Voigt, c.1808 (brass, silvered brass and ivory) (see also 135772) by English School

Ancient Gem Cutter and Apprentice - Sri Lanka
Ancient Gem Cutter with his cutting and polishing tools and (his middle-aged!) Apprentice - Sri Lanka. Date: circa 1908

A plate printer at work in the late 17th century. After a work by Jan Luyken

Small-scale up-to-date dairy showing hand-operated Danish centrifugal cream separator, left. The woman is shaping the butter into rounds with wooden Scotch hands

Wool Spinning Wheel C015 / 4177
Old Fashioned manual wool spinning wheel

Wool Spinning Wheel C015 / 4187
Old Fashioned manual wool spinning wheel

Wool Spinning Wheel C015 / 4174
Old Fashioned manual wool spinning wheel

Railroad drawbridge, 19th century
Railroad drawbridge, 19th-century artwork. This type of bridge is known as a bascule bridge. This one is near Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, on the Erie Railroad Main Line

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"Embracing the Art of Hand Operated: A Journey through Time and Craftsmanship" Step back in time to witness the ancient art of gem cutting as an apprentice learns from a master in Sri Lanka. Transport yourself to the 1940s, where Roger Deats' dough mixer revolutionized baking with its hand-operated design. Experience the aroma of freshly ground coffee with Lelah Nelson's handcrafted coffee mill, a true relic from the 1940s. Marvel at Alexander Anderson's intricate hand lace loom, showcasing the delicate beauty of handmade lacework in 1940. Discover how clothes were washed before modern appliances with Alexander Anderson's ingenious hand-operated clothes washer from 1940. Gaze upon Newton & Co. 's stunning brass orrery, an early 19th-century masterpiece that depicts celestial movements by manual operation. Uncover Thomas Blunt's portable planetarium orrery, allowing enthusiasts to explore the wonders of space using only their hands (fl). Witness Jan Luyken's depiction of a plate printer hard at work during the late 17th century, capturing history one print at a time. Immerse yourself in Assam State's Majuli Island as villagers utilize a traditional water pump for irrigation - Sumoimari Ghat stands as a testament to human ingenuity and resourcefulness. Step into a small-scale dairy operation featuring Danish centrifugal cream separator - proving that even amidst technological advancements, some traditions remain cherished and effective. Admire two exquisite wool spinning wheels (C015 /4177 and C015/4187), embodying timeless craftsmanship and preserving age-old techniques.