Micrometer Collection

Micrometer screw gauge. This is an instrument used to accurately measure small distances. Here it is being used to measure the thickness of a piece of wire (upper left)

Astronomy Diagrams and instruments C017 / 3498
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of astronomy diagrams and instruments

Showing a 36-inch inside micrometer in use, checking work on the horizontal table of a machine (b / w photo)
6004157 Showing a 36-inch inside micrometer in use, checking work on the horizontal table of a machine (b/w photo) by English Photographer

MICROMETERS
A micrometer and its mechanisms, designed for measuring very small distances, objects or angles Date: 1810

Roberts stellar pantograver. This device was invented by British amateur astronomer and engineer Isaac Roberts (1829-1904)

Hookes telescopes, 17th century
Hookes telescopes. 17th-century engraving with labelled diagrams showing telescope equipment and mechanisms described by English scientist Robert Hooke (1635-1703)

Advert for Eclipse razors 1940
Unlike any other razor the Eclipse has micrometer adjustment. Illustration by George Ernest Studdy of the famous Bonzo the dog. Date: 1940

Engineering equipment

External micrometer

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Discover the fascinating world of micrometers, essential measuring tools in various fields from engineering to astronomy. This vintage image showcases a 36-inch inside micrometer at work, meticulously checking dimensions on a machine's horizontal table. Micrometers, like the Micrometer Screw Gauge, have been instrumental in precision engineering since their invention. In the realm of astronomy, instruments such as Roberts Stellar Pantograph and early telescopes by Hooke relied on micrometers for accurate measurements. Even in everyday life, tools like external micrometers and the iconic Micrometer Screw Gauges have stood the test of time. This image brings us back to a time when precision and accuracy were the keys to innovation, as seen in old advertisements for Eclipse razors from 1940.