Scale Collection (page 4)

Llanfair PG
circa 1935: Fifty eight letters in the name of a Welsh village means an extra long name board on the local railway platform. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Plate 133 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Snapper fish
Drawing no 54 by George Raper, 1790. Illustration labelled snapper of Norfolk Island

Morpho menelaus, blue morpho
Scanning electron microscope image of the wing scales from the wing of a South American blue morpho butterfly (x 670 on a standard 9 cm wide print)

North Bay light Railway, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Date: circa 1930s

The arresting Belfort, or belfry, soars over the Markt, or marketplace, in Bruges. For centuries it served as a watchtower and clocktower

Visitor beside one of the Buddha statues at the 5th Century Yungang Caves, a series of Buddhist grottoes

Kistvaen, Ossians Grave, Glenaan, Cushendall - a view of stones on the ground with a boy for scale. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Glenaan). Date: circa early 1900s

Standing Stone, Castle Espie, Co Down - with lady to the left in fur coat for scale. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down). Date: circa early 1900s

Dawn at Botahtaung Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Antique map of the Key Islands

A Calender of a philosophy of History (printed paper)
XJF439981 A Calender of a philosophy of History (printed paper) by Chenavard, Paul Marc Joseph (1807-1895); Private Collection; (add.info.: A diagram of Chenavards philosophy of history)

Skeleton of the Tyrannosaurus Rex, in the American Museum of Natural History
KW270816 Skeleton of the Tyrannosaurus Rex, in the American Museum of Natural History, from The Outline of History by H.G

Hot air ballooning in the sunrise in Cappadocia

Elevated view of Aqaba seafront with huge Jordanian flag, boats and hazy mountains in distance, Aqaba, Jordan, Middle East

Buddha at Kuthodaw Pagoda, at the foot of Mandalay Hill, Mandalay Region, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

The caldera of the Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, United States of America, North America

Butterfly wing scales. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of scales from the topside of a wing of an aega morpho (Morpho aega) butterfly

MAMMOTH PLOUGH, 1879. Large plough made by Deere & Co. Illinois, for the St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Railroad to be used with a construction train. Wood engraving, American, 1879

Musical Terms Up To Date - Running Down the Scales An altercation between a market barrow boy and a irate smart lady shopper regarding the setting (and accuracy)

Coloured SEM of laptop screen foil surface
Laptop screen foil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a brightness- enhancing foil used to make laptop personal computer screens look brighter

Rusty parrotfish. Close-up of a rusty parrotfish (Scarus ferrugineus) showing its brightly coloured body and fin. The rusty parrtofish is a reef fish that is found in the Eastern Indian Ocean

Snake head, SEM
Snake (suborder Serpentes) head, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The snakes forked tongue (right) is used to detect prey by picking up scent particles from the air

Harmonious hand, 17th century artwork. This depiction of the harmonious hand shows musical scales and staves, with notes shown at each joint

Lower Emerald Pool, Zion National Park, Utah, United States of America, North America

Rock climber, Red Rock National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Two rock climbers on the Three Cliffs beach in spring morning sunshine, Gower Peninsula, County of Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Justizia (Justice-well), Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

The worlds longest dinosaur tracks, Cretaceous Titanosaurus, near Sucre, Bolivia, South America

FAIRBANKS (1797 - 1886)
THADDEUS FAIRBANKS - American businessman and inventor (inc. platform scale)

Sea chart of the south coast of Cuba and Jamaica, Jan Luyken, Claes Jansz Voogt, Johannes van Keulen (I), 1684 - 1799

Car parked among long grass, Lipari, Aeolian Islands, Sicily, Italy

Customers rest their feet in a tank containing doctor fish at a fish spa inside a
Customers rest their feet in a tank containing " doctor fish" at a " fish spa" inside a shopping mall in Singapore December 18, 2010

A morpho peleides butterfly lays its eggs, while two ants surround one, in Butterfly Garden in La Guacima, northwest of San Jose, May 14, 2012

A man walks on a snow-covered road during a snowfall in Bucharest January 25, 2014. A powerful snowstorm hit southern Romania causing traffic and heating problems in the Balkan country

A baby Rothschild giraffe stands next to her mother Kleopatra in their enclosure at Prague Zoo January 26, 2011. The female baby giraffe was born on January 23, 2011

"Scale" in Maps (colour litho)
8658789 "Scale" in Maps (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Scale" in Maps)

Forms of spermatozoa, not drawn to scale (engraving)
8666732 Forms of spermatozoa, not drawn to scale (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forms of spermatozoa, not drawn to scale)

A cannon with a quadrant
5312184 A cannon with a quadrant; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a cannon with a quadrant (clinometer) fitted with a shadow scale and plumb bob, being adjusted in elevation

Horizontal sundial, open, with an allegorical representation of justice (IUSTITIA) and mirror, c.1575 (silver)
MMM5474534 Horizontal sundial, open, with an allegorical representation of justice (IUSTITIA) and mirror, c.1575 (silver, leather and paper); National Maritime Museum, London

Republic of Venice: Decision of the Council of 40 Senators of Venice (Council of Forty also known as Quarantia or)
BEN5481293 Republic of Venice: Decision of the Council of 40 Senators of Venice (Council of Forty also known as Quarantia or Quarantia). Extract from the registers of May 3, 1761

The rolling of sheet lead
5310117 The rolling of sheet lead; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the rolling of sheet lead to the required thickness. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The casting of sheet lead
5310116 The casting of sheet lead; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the casting of sheet lead. When the mould was filled the edge of a board was drawn across it to remove the scale that formed)

Milan, Palazzo Francesco Melzi d'Erin, Staircase
7227391 Milan, Palazzo Francesco Melzi d'Erin, Staircase; Palazzo Melzi d'Eril, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: Milan, Palazzo Francesco Melzi d'Erin, Staircase); Photo © Mauro Ranzani

The Altar of Incense, Scale 3/8 of an Inch to a Foot (colour litho)
8658409 The Altar of Incense, Scale 3/8 of an Inch to a Foot (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Altar of Incense, Scale 3/8 of an Inch to a Foot)

The Zeynard's Liliput-Speciality Troupe (b/w photo)
8655994 The Zeynard's Liliput-Speciality Troupe (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zeynard's Liliput-Speciality Troupe)

But I can't marry you, you're so little (colour litho)
8656629 But I can't marry you, you're so little (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: But I can't marry you, you're so little)

Weighing the earth in a pair of scales on a high tower (litho)
8673173 Weighing the earth in a pair of scales on a high tower (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How the weight of the earth is measured)

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Scale: From the vastness of Namibia's sand dunes to the intricate details of a Titanic blueprint, the world showcases its grandeur and intricacy. Edmund Hillary & Tenzing conquering Mount Everest, reminding us that human determination can overcome any scale. The majestic Sagrada Familia in Barcelona stands as a testament to architectural magnificence, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. In downtown Oranjestad, Aruba, an 'I love Aruba' sign captures the vibrant spirit of this Caribbean paradise. The Scales of Justice above London's Old Bailey Law Courts symbolize fairness and balance in our legal system. A historic map reveals Dublin's evolution in 1797, reflecting the city's rich heritage. Llyn Cau and Cader Idris bask in winter sun within Snowdonia National Park, exemplifying nature's awe-inspiring scale. St Pauls Cathedral unveils Wren’s Dome section with its remarkable engineering marvels. A map depicting Palestine and Holy Land reminds us of their historical significance and cultural diversity. And who could forget the whimsical CAT PIANO - an extraordinary instrument that defies conventional scales? Lastly, The Kelpies at Helix Park entrance captivate with their colossal equine sculptures along Forth and Clyde Canal; they epitomize Scotland’s proud industrial past.