Mechanical Collection (#2)

Telegraph printer, 1889 C013 / 8777
Telegraph printer. 19th-century artwork of a telegraph printer developed by Moore and Wright in the 1880s. The electric telegraph had been developed in the 1830s and 1840s

Diving apparatus patent, 1880 C024 / 3604
Diving apparatus patent, 1880. Artwork of a metal diving suit designed by Stephen M. Tasker. It was designed to withstand the pressure of diving in water while articulated joints allowed the wearer

Fire-escape patent, 1879 C024 / 3605
Fire-escape patent, 1879. Artwork of a fire escape device designed by Benjamin Oppenheimer. The parachute is attached by harness to the persons head while thick rubber soled shoes were worn to

Ladder gripping attachment patent, 1913 C024 / 3612
Ladder gripping attachment patent, 1913. Artwork showing a device invented by Edmond Dennis that allows two people to climb at opposite ends of a ladder suspended in mid-air.The shoe attachment grips

Testing of a vacuum by weight / IMechE

Tandem tricycle / IMechE

GLC-LFB - Turntable Ladder at Brigade HQ
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

Waiting at the Cotton Gin - Memphis, Tennessee. A cotton gin is a machine that quickly and easily separates cotton fibers from their seeds Date: circa 1910

Architects proposed front elevation, IMechE HQ, Storeys Gate, 1896 1896

Robot cat

Pascals calculator, 17th Century artwork
Pascals calculator. Historical artwork showing the mechanism inside a 17th Century mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations

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

IMechE Coat of Arms, from the Royal Charter, 1930 Date: 1930

Power and control in R101
The first diesel-engined airship: power and control in R101. Illustrations of some of the features of R101: a power car, the chart room, and mooring arrangements

Road widening in Brixham, Devon
Road widening in Middle Street, Brixham Devon, with an Albion lorry and mechanical digger

Bullion Office. Bank of England. Chopper for Light Sovereign
Engraving of a mechanical chopper used to deface gold coins, which were under weight. In June 1842 the Bank of England recalled millions of gold sovereigns which through wear had lost weight

Kilsby Tunnel (engraving)
3653502 Kilsby Tunnel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kilsby Tunnel. Illustration for The Story of the Life of George Stephenson)

Advert for Geo. Whight & Co, musical Celestina 1885 Advert for Geo
Mechanical musical instrument, you could buy the music separate quite cheaply so compact that it could be put in your pocket, with thousands of tunes, psalm, march or dance. Date: 1885

windmill in the Pawnee National Grasslands, eastern Colorado, USA

?Long Cecil? gun model
?Long Cecil? gun / IMechE model

Garrett and Sons double-cylinder steam ploughing engine and tackle. From A Concise History of The International Exhibition of 1862, published 1862

Specification & tender for ?Otis? electric passenger elevato
IMechE: specification & tender for ?Otis? electric passenger elevator, 25 Feb 1897 Date: 1897

Marine-engine dynamometer, PIMechE 1877, vol.28, p.l.39 Date: 1877

IMechE Birdcage Walk HQ building 2009 Date: 2009

Accident compensation / W H Robinson
When an accident occurs, the Pro Bono Instanto mechanical arm can quickly thrust liquid refreshment in front of the victim to hopefully dissuade him from taking you to court - a remarkable advance in

Car cross section / W H Robinson
Cross section through Mr K. R. G. Brownes (author) new sports car, showing drive and water cooling system (watering can). Please note

The Rocket, locomotive of George and Robert Stephenson

Archimedes (c287-212 BC) Ancient Greek mathematician and inventor, reputed to have said Give me a lever
531057 Archimedes (c287-212 BC) Ancient Greek mathematician and inventor, reputed to have said Give me a lever and I will move the Earth

James Watt's (1736-1819) prototype steam engine 'Old Bess' c1778
540227 James Watt's (1736-1819) prototype steam engine 'Old Bess' c1778. In this engine, which was erected at the Soho works, Birmingham, England, in 1777-1778

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Zurab Getsadze

Meeting of the Belgian National Rifle Association at Brussels: the targets, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Meeting of the Belgian National Rifle Association at Brussels: the targets, 1865. Annual meeting '...to which English volunteers were also specially invited...No "wrong targets" can be

The mechanical of Teheran
Marco Tagliarino

A steam locomotive used for Carl Roman Abt's rack railway system
5308345 A steam locomotive used for Carl Roman Abt's rack railway system.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a steam locomotive used for Roman Abt's rack railway system)

A public demonstration of Edison's phonograph
5309988 A public demonstration of Edison's phonograph; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a public demonstration of Edison's phonograph)

Edison's phonograph
5309986 Edison's phonograph; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Edison's phonograph. The phonograph was invented in 1877, for the mechanical recording and reproduction of sound by Thomas Edison)

Nikola Tesla
3586131 Nikola Tesla; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) a Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, physicist, and futurist

Home of James Watt
3586198 Home of James Watt; (add.info.: Home of James Watt (1736-1819) a Scottish inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

National Testimonial (memorial) proposed for James Watt
3586193 National Testimonial (memorial) proposed for James Watt; (add.info.: National Testimonial (memorial) proposed for James Watt

A water cart for replenish the boiler of a steam engine used in mechanical ploughing
3732414 A water cart for replenish the boiler of a steam engine used in mechanical ploughing; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a water cart for replenish the boiler of a steam engine used in)

A self-moving anchor for use in mechanical ploughing
3732420 A self-moving anchor for use in mechanical ploughing; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a self-moving anchor for use in mechanical ploughing with steam engine at one side of field)

A carding engine, 1850
3480151 A carding engine, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a carding engine. Carding is the process that disentangles; cleans; and intermixes the woollen fibres)

Workers at a machine, from L'Univers Illustre, pub. June 1863
3473170 Workers at a machine, from L'Univers Illustre, pub. June 1863; (add.info.: Workers at a machine which consisted of two wooden rolls between which pieces of material passed when they)

Henry Maudslay's Oscillating Paddle Engines, built in 1827 (litho)
3252812 Henry Maudslay's Oscillating Paddle Engines, built in 1827 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Maudslay's Oscillating Paddle Engines, built in 1827)

James Watt
3586307 James Watt; (add.info.: Portrait of James Watt (1736-1819) a Scottish inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Alphonse Penaud's ornithopter
5616602 Alphonse Penaud's ornithopter; (add.info.: Alphonse Penaud's ornithopter, driven by twisted rubber bands. Alphonse Penaud (1850-1880) a French aviation designer and engineer

The first Edison phonograph
5310257 The first Edison phonograph; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the first Edison phonograph. The phonograph was invented in 1877)

A mechanical catapult
5308082 A mechanical catapult.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a mechanical catapult wound up by a winch (right). When the rope was released

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"Unleashing the Power of Mechanical Marvels: A Journey through Time and Innovation" Step into The Engine Room at the Clement-Talbot Motor Works, London, where mechanical wonders come to life. Witness the intricate beauty of 1490 Leonardo Da Vinci's color portrait, a testament to his visionary mind that transcended centuries. Feel the adrenaline rush as you behold the majestic Flying Scotsman - LNER High-pressure Compound Express Loco. Its powerful presence embodies engineering excellence and speed. Marvel at Joseph Whitworth's IMechE medal and invitation, symbols of recognition for his groundbreaking contributions to mechanical advancements that shaped our world. Experience pure innovation with D Napier and Son's Deltic engine, an epitome of efficiency and reliability in locomotive technology. Picture No. 10767981 captures its raw power in action. Witness Welsh Lady skillfully using a Singer Sewing Machine, showcasing how mechanics revolutionized everyday life by enhancing productivity and creativity. Be amazed by GLC-LFB Foam Tender at East Ham - a true hero ready to combat fire emergencies with its cutting-edge mechanisms designed for safety and protection. Contemplate the mind-boggling concept of multiple universes while exploring the realms of imagination intertwined with mechanics' boundless possibilities. Observe a mechanical digger tirelessly excavating earth, reminding us how these machines have reshaped industries like construction and mining worldwide. Discover ancient ingenuity through Antikythera mechanism artwork C017 / 7190 – an astonishing astronomical calculator from antiquity that astounds even modern minds today. Challenge your intellect with Rubik's Cube artwork – a mesmerizing fusion of logic, mathematics, and mechanics that has captivated generations since its invention. Mechanical marvels transcend time; they are windows into human ingenuity shaping our past, present, and future. Embrace their allure as we celebrate their impact on society.