Knobs Collection

Metropolitan Police walkie talkie radio
A Metropolitan Police walkie talkie radio

Roanoid bakelite doorknob and keyhole cover in marbled cream and brown. Date: 1930s

Promotional photograph for the IBM 1410
A female computer technician sits at an IBM 1410, in a promotional photograph for this business computer system. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Radio, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Radio, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Radio, between 1910 and 1920. USA. Man in naval uniform wearing headphones, writing on a notepad headed Radiogram

Pink Door with a Mid-Century Modern Handle
Tom Windeknecht

Cunard Line, QE2 - bridge telegraph
Cunard Line QE2 - original bridge telegraph that was installed in 1967 and remained until it was removed in 1987. Date: 20th century

The Phyllopteryx 1881 (litho)
473217 The Phyllopteryx 1881 (litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sea horse; Hippocampus antiquorum; illustration from The Proceedings of the Zoological Society)

Roanoid bakelite drawer knobs in marbled brown. Date: 1930s

Jean Jallabert investigating the effects of points and knobs on electrical discharges
3614200 Jean Jallabert investigating the effects of points and knobs on electrical discharges, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870 by French School

Parts
Koji Sugimoto

Row of gas meters
danger, dangerous, day, dials, factory, gas, industrial, industry, knobs, meters, nobody, oil, outdoor, pipes, risk, risky, row, structure, tanks, union, utility, wall, writing, Henri Silberman

Horse doping tests -- a laboratory technician in a white coat sits in front of a Packard Liquid Scintillation Spectrometer, testing samples. Date: circa 1970s

Horse doping tests in a laboratory, Newmarket
Horse doping tests -- a laboratory technician in a white coat turns a knob on a Packard Liquid Scintillation Spectrometer, used for testing samples at the Horse Doping Test Centre in Newmarket

Susi - with record player and record. Date: 1950s

Sperry bomb-sight apparatus 1944
Diagram of a Sperry bomb-sight O-1 used by the United States Army Air Forces (USaF) bombers in World War Two. By manipulating the various control knobs

This Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) has two circular bite marks the may be attributed to a cookie cutter shark, Isistius brasiliensis, found in Hawaii waters

Two humpback whales surfacing the water of the Southern Ocean off of Antarctica
Close-up portrait of two humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) surfacing and splashing in the water of the Southern Ocean off of Antarctica; Southern Ocean, Antarctica

Single cut electric guitar
Close-up of a single cut electric guitar

BMW 507 1957 Grey metallic
BMW11708

Oscilloscope for EEG monitoring in ESP testing
A Hewlett Packard four-beam oscilloscope for EEG (electroencephalogram) monitoring during ESP testing. Date: 20th century

Susi - with old radio. 1950s

Susi - with record player. 1950s

Chandeliers, brackets and back lamps, Plate 245
Chandeliers, brackets and back lamps, for burning petroleum, paraffin or kerosene, Plate 245. Date: circa 1880s

Silbers patent burners with wicks, Plate 227
Silbers patent petroleum, paraffin or kerosene burners with circular and flat wicks, Plate 227. Date: circa 1880s

Advert for toaster 1939
The " 8-30" toaster, designed to toast two slices of bread simultaneously, and with a flat top for keeping other delicacies warm. 1939

Fire safety in the theatre -- a notice in a backstage area: Release for stage lantern, in case of fire pull down lever

Polygraph for brain and body monitoring in ESP testing
A multi-pen polygraph for the monitoring of brain and body functions during ESP testing. Date: 20th century

Cuttens pendulum recorder for psychical research
John Cuttens pendulum recorder (general view above, close-up below), for use in psychical research. This electronic device detects the movements of a pendulum which are recorded on the chart

Whole peeled carrots and knobs of butter in a frying pan with a wooden spoon, view from above

Fire safety in the theatre -- a notice in a backstage area: Release for stage lantern, in case of fire pull down lever

Engineer servicing air conditioning
MODEL RELEASED. Air conditioning units being serviced by an engineer

AIDS virus particle, computer artwork
HIV particle, computer artwork. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) causes AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). The outer layer of the virus particle is a membrane envelope (not seen)

AIDS virus particles, computer artwork
HIV particles, computer artwork. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) causes AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). The outer layer of the virus particle is a membrane envelope (black)

Testing a Device
An engineer tests a small hydraulic device. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

A Worker at an Exchange
A worker adjusts the wiring connections at a telecommunications exchange. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Factory technician at the control desk
A factory technician sits at the control desk for a variety of electronic systems in use at a factory. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

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"Unveiling the Hidden World of Knobs: From Walkie Talkies to Bomb-Sights and Beyond" The Metropolitan Police walkie talkie radio, a vital tool for seamless communication in law enforcement operations. Behold the Roanoid bakelite doorknob and keyhole cover, adding a touch of elegance to any entrance. Step into the future with the IBM 1410 as captured in this captivating promotional photograph, showcasing cutting-edge technology at its finest. Navigating through vast oceans aboard the Cunard Line's QE2 is made possible by the bridge telegraph knobs, guiding sailors safely on their voyage. Witness history unfold with the Sperry bomb-sight apparatus from 1944, an essential instrument that aided precision bombing during wartime. Once again, we marvel at the intricate design of Cunard Line's QE2 bridge telegraph knobs, symbolizing control over immense power on board. Dive into scientific exploration with an oscilloscope designed for EEG monitoring in ESP testing – unlocking mysteries of human consciousness. Transport yourself back to 1881 with "The Phyllopteryx, " a lithograph capturing exquisite details of ornate drawer knobs crafted from Roanoid bakelite. Jean Jallabert's groundbreaking investigation into electrical discharges reveals how points and knobs shape our understanding of electricity today. A row of gas meters stands silently as guardians of energy consumption – humble yet crucial instruments measuring our resource usage efficiently. In horse doping tests, a laboratory technician dons a white coat before sitting in front of a Packard machine – ensuring fairness and integrity in sportsmanship. From police radios to elegant door accessories; from war-time precision bombing tools to luxurious cruise ship controls; from scientific breakthroughs to historical artifacts - these diverse examples highlight how they have played pivotal roles across various domains, shaping our world in ways we may not always realize.