Scale Collection (#90)

(1561-1636). Italian physician. In his weighing chair. Line engraving, 17th century
SANTORIO SANTORIO (1561-1636). Italian physician. In his weighing chair. Line engraving, 17th century

Icebergs in Disko Bay, natural arch and motorboat, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ilulissat (Jakobshavn), Greenland, Denmark, Polar Regions

Poison Dart Frog, named due it excreting a poison that paralyses - used on native arrows; Arenal, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica

Interior of the Hagia Sophia, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Tourists walking up the snaking ridge of Elim Dune against blue sky, Namib Desert near Sesriem, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Harbour seal (Phoca vitulina), South Sawyer Glacier, Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness area, Southeast Alaska, United States of America, North America

Angel of the North by Antony Gormley, erected 1998, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Great seated Buddha at Mihintale, Sri Lanka, Asia

Giant Portugal shaped swimming pool, the April 25 Bridge and Doca de Santa Amaro Marina (Docas), Alcantara, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Christmas Market and the Biggest Christmas Tree in the World, Hansaplatz, Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Lourdaise domestic cattle (Bos taurus) grazing pastureland at 2100m at the Cirque de Troumouse, Pyrenees National Park, Hautes-Pyrenees, France, Europe

Woman looking at Eucalyptus tree in Flecker Botanic Gardens, Cairns, North Queensland, Australia, Pacific

Pagrus guttulatus
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

Papilio palinurus, emerald swallowtail
SEM image of an emerald swallowtails wing

Artogeia napi, green-veined white
SEM image of the wing of a Artogeia napi, green-veined white butterfly

Pieris rapae, small white
SEM image of the wing of a small white butterfly

Papilio machaon, old world swallowtail
SEM image of Papilio machaon wing

Pollicipes mitella
These barnacles were collected by Hugh Cuming who is mostly known for collecting shells. He gave Darwin his barnacle collection to study

Papilio palinurus, emerald swallowtail
SEM image of an emerald swallowtails wing

Arapaimo gigas, giant arapaimo
Specimen of the giant arapaimo (Arapaimo gigas), the worlds largest fresh water fish growing up to 5m long. Found in Brazil, Guyana and Peru

Fossilised Mesturus verrucosus
Fossilised fish from upper Jurassic lithographic limestone, Eichstadt, Germany. 150 million years ago

Plate 16 from Brian Hodgsons watercolour collection
Plate 16, watercolour by Brian Houghton Hodgson (1800-1894) from his collection of reptiles, fish, mammals and birds of Nepal

LS Plate 173 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

LS Plate 167 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

LS Plate 177 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

Manidae manis, pangolin
LS Plate 82 of the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China, 1774-1856

LS Plate 183 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

Eomyctophum koraense
A fossiled fish originating from the Oligocene epoch, 37-24 million years ago. Found in Delatyn, East Galica, Ukraine

LS Plate 165 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

Plate 131 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

LS Plate 171 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

Geological timescale
A diagram showing geological time on earth as expressed in a spiral starting with earth in a molten state and progressing through deserts to the rise of mountain ranges and volcanoes

Plate 140 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

LS Plate 162 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

Plate 126 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

LS Plate 170 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

LS Plate 160 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

LS Plate 166 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

LS Plate 111 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

Plate 132 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

Plate 35 by Louis-Isidore Duperrey from his Voyage de la Coquille 1822-1825, Zoologie Atlas, 1826. Fish labelled Girelle pao and Girelle a demi paree

Egg display in the Bird Gallery of the Natural History Museu
Exhibition of bird eggs illustrating the great variety in sizes. This display is part of the Bird gallery at the Natural History Museum, London

Ocypus olens, devils coach horse beetle model
A large scale model of the devils coach horse beetle (Ocypus olens). A beetle that is commonly found beneath logs. Held within the Natural History Museum, London

Dolomedes fimbriatus, great raft spider model
A large scale model of a great raft spider (Dolomedes fimbriatus), a semi aquatic spider native to Britain held within the Natural History Museum, London

Acipenser sp. sturgeon
An eight foot long sturgeon, caught off the coast of Wales, June 2004. It was once the subject of a police investigation, but was eventually donated to the Natural History Museum, London

Tineola bisselliella, common or webbing clothes moth model

Northiella haematogaster, bluebonnet
Specimen of a bluebonnet (Northiella haematogaster). It inhabits inland regions of south-east Australia

Butterfly wing scale (part)

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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.