Work Tools Collection (#5)

Taking a Lunar Distance Illustration from Dunkins Night Sky, c.1869 (print)
7337581 Taking a Lunar Distance Illustration from Dunkins Night Sky, c.1869 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 30x37.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Architects with a scale model of a Vauban's Fortress, 17th century (engraving)
8698440 Architects with a scale model of a Vauban's Fortress, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Art. Architecture. Architects with a scale model of a Vauban's Fortress)

Greenwood and Kinder's wood-mortising machine, from "The National Encyclopaedia
6428140 Greenwood and Kinder's wood-mortising machine, from "The National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge", published c. 1890 (engraving); Photo © Ken Welsh

Butterfield dial for latitude 40 degrees, with magnetic compass Silver instrument, 18th century (silver)
MMM5474088 Butterfield dial for latitude 40 degrees, with magnetic compass Silver instrument, 18th century (silver); National Maritime Museum, London

Butterfield dial for latitude 50 degrees, in its case. Silver instrument, 1700-1720, by John Rowley ()
MMM5474069 Butterfield dial for latitude 50 degrees, in its case. Silver instrument, 1700-1720, by John Rowley (?), 1700-20 (silver) by Rowley, John (1668-1728); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial (open), for latitude 5 degrees, with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, c.1600 (ivory)
MMM5473981 Diptych sundial (open), for latitude 5 degrees, with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, c.1600 (ivory) by Reinmann, Paul (1557-1609); National Maritime Museum, London

Magnetic azimuth dial from Dieppe (France), for latitude 50 degrees, open, with magnetic compass
MMM5474564 Magnetic azimuth dial from Dieppe (France), for latitude 50 degrees, open, with magnetic compass, c.1650-1700 (silver and ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

Magnetic azimuth dial from Dieppe (France), c.1650-1700 (silver and ivory)
MMM5474553 Magnetic azimuth dial from Dieppe (France), c.1650-1700 (silver and ivory); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Magnetic azimuth dial from Dieppe (France)

Astrolabe disassembled, details of the five engraved and calligraphed plates that constitute it
MMM5471313 Astrolabe disassembled, details of the five engraved and calligraphed plates that constitute it, c.1641-42 (copper astrolabe); National Maritime Museum, London

Detail of an astrolabe: the months of June and July engraved on the calendar circle, c.1555 (brass)
MMM5470416 Detail of an astrolabe: the months of June and July engraved on the calendar circle, c.1555 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Reverse side of an astrolabe, with two plates, c.1555 (brass)
MMM5470394 Reverse side of an astrolabe, with two plates, c.1555 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Reverse side of an astrolabe, with two plates)

Detail of an astrolabe: the two plates (side facing), c.1555 (brass)
MMM5470393 Detail of an astrolabe: the two plates (side facing), c.1555 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Detail of an astrolabe: the two plates (side facing)

Reverse side of an astrolabe, with two plates, c.1555 (brass)
MMM5470362 Reverse side of an astrolabe, with two plates, c.1555 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Reverse side of an astrolabe, with two plates)

Latitude 49 degree sundial and magnetic compass, with lid, 17th century (copper and ivory)
MMM5470060 Latitude 49 degree sundial and magnetic compass, with lid, 17th century (copper and ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

Universal sundial, equinox ring, for latitude 0-90 degrees. Copper object by William Parsons (1800-1867)
MMM5470057 Universal sundial, equinox ring, for latitude 0-90 degrees. Copper object by William Parsons (1800-1867), 19th century (copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Horizontal solar and lunar dial, c.1577 (copper and glass)
MMM5469120 Horizontal solar and lunar dial, c.1577 (copper and glass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Horizontal solar and lunar dial)

Compass with tilting dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees, c.1750-1800 (copper)
MMM5469092 Compass with tilting dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees, c.1750-1800 (copper); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Compass with tilting dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees)

Diptych dial, for latitude 50 degrees, with magnetic compass and engraved table, as well as some decorations
MMM5469020 Diptych dial, for latitude 50 degrees, with magnetic compass and engraved table, as well as some decorations, 1733 (ivory and copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Gold pocket watch, found on the body of Robert Douglas Norman, c.1874 (gold)
MMM5469009 Gold pocket watch, found on the body of Robert Douglas Norman, c.1874 (gold) by British School, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Gold pocket watch)

Two pilots on surveillance, each carrying their own telescope (long view), pointed at sea
MMM5480841 Two pilots on surveillance, each carrying their own telescope (long view), pointed at sea, from the platform of a fortified building by Atkinson

Sundial with a Gunter scale and a square of shadow expertise
MMM5473302 Sundial with a Gunter scale and a square of shadow expertise; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Sundial with a Gunter scale and a square of shadow expertise)

Sun dial and magnetic compass, for latitude 48 degrees. Silver and enamel instrument, c.1750-1800 (silver and enamel)
MMM5470453 Sun dial and magnetic compass, for latitude 48 degrees. Silver and enamel instrument, c.1750-1800 (silver and enamel); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial for latitude 42 degrees, engraved upper part. Ivory and copper instrument, c.1580 (ivory and copper)
MMM5470447 Diptych sundial for latitude 42 degrees, engraved upper part. Ivory and copper instrument, c.1580 (ivory and copper) by Ducher, Hans (fl.1574); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial with universal equinoxial ring for latitude 0-90 degrees, with engraved indications, c.1635 (brass)
MMM5470435 Sundial with universal equinoxial ring for latitude 0-90 degrees, with engraved indications, c.1635 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Detail of an astrolabe: the two plates (battery side), c.1555 (brass)
MMM5470403 Detail of an astrolabe: the two plates (battery side), c.1555 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Detail of an astrolabe: the two plates (battery side)

Bradley telescope, commissioned by the royal astronomer John Pond (1767-1836) and built by Edward Troughton (1753-1825)
MMM5470377 Bradley telescope, commissioned by the royal astronomer John Pond (1767-1836) and built by Edward Troughton (1753-1825), 1812 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Electric master clock, between 1852-93
MMM5470212 Electric master clock, between 1852-93; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Electric master clock, between 1852 and 1893)

Polarized sundial, for latitude 51 degrees. Wooden instrument and selenite, c.1848 (wood and selenite)
MMM5470150 Polarized sundial, for latitude 51 degrees. Wooden instrument and selenite, c.1848 (wood and selenite) by Wheatstone, Charles (1802-75); National Maritime Museum, London

Front side of a quadrant, with Gunther scale, and Applomb thread. Wood and copper object, c.1675 (wood and copper)
MMM5470121 Front side of a quadrant, with Gunther scale, and Applomb thread. Wood and copper object, c.1675 (wood and copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Portrait of John Hanning Speke, c.1863 (b/w photo)
MMM5477340 Portrait of John Hanning Speke, c.1863 (b/w photo); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of John Hanning Speke (1827-1864) on his left, a sextant on his foot

Balance from a marine medicine chest, c.1808 (object)
MMM5476644 Balance from a marine medicine chest, c.1808 (object); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Balance from a marine medicine chest)

Marine compass, used to measure distances on maps. Copper and steel object, c.1770 (copper and steel)
MMM5476139 Marine compass, used to measure distances on maps. Copper and steel object, c.1770 (copper and steel); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Marine compass)

Sundial with lid, with gnomon mounted on the circle of hours, c.1700 (brass)
MMM5475190 Sundial with lid, with gnomon mounted on the circle of hours, c.1700 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Sundial with lid)

Time dial with Gunter projection, c.1650 (brass)
MMM5475114 Time dial with Gunter projection, c.1650 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Time dial with Gunter projection, including a shadow surveillance square at the top)

Universal equinoxial dial for Latitude 0. Brass instrument, c.1675-1715, by Michael Butterfield (brass)
MMM5475100 Universal equinoxial dial for Latitude 0. Brass instrument, c.1675-1715, by Michael Butterfield (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Universal equinoxial dial for all latitudes, with an hour scale marked on the equinox ring, c.1695-1725 (copper)
MMM5475082 Universal equinoxial dial for all latitudes, with an hour scale marked on the equinox ring, c.1695-1725 (copper) by Culpeper, Edmund (1660-1738); National Maritime Museum, London

Ring sundial for universal equinoxes, for all latitudes, reverse. Brass instrument, early 18th century (brass)
MMM5475080 Ring sundial for universal equinoxes, for all latitudes, reverse. Brass instrument, early 18th century (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Butterfield sundial, with magnetic compass, in silver, dated late 17th century, from Chapotot (?) (silver)
MMM5475378 Butterfield sundial, with magnetic compass, in silver, dated late 17th century, from Chapotot (?) (silver); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Butterfield sundial)

Universal pocket equinox dial for Latitude 35 degrees, deployed, seen from the reverse
MMM5474503 Universal pocket equinox dial for Latitude 35 degrees, deployed, seen from the reverse, 1650-1700 (silver and gilded copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, probably for latitude 6 degrees. Golden brass instrument, 1670-1710 (brass)
MMM5474502 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, probably for latitude 6 degrees. Golden brass instrument, 1670-1710 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Engraving depicting an armillary sphere, a model of objects in the sky (on the celestial sphere)
5309270 Engraving depicting an armillary sphere, a model of objects in the sky (on the celestial sphere), consisting of a spherical framework of rings, centred on Earth or the Sun

An astronomer with astrolabe and a telescope, 1854 (etching)
7341589 An astronomer with astrolabe and a telescope, 1854 (etching) by Rye, William Brenchley (1818-1901); 21x28.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: W.B)

Copper plate scale, 1931 (engraving)
7418306 Copper plate scale, 1931 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roberval scale with copper plates and enamelled steel base, forced 10 kilos, with its copper and cast iron weight system)

Eau, 1931 (engraving)
7418303 Eau, 1931 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vise: tool, tool, DIY - extract from the catalog of the Manufacture des Armes et Cycles de Saint-Etienne (St Etienne - Manufrance) 1931

The interior of the Woolwich Arsenal laboratory in 1750. Workers shape the ammunition charges
MMM5483413 The interior of the Woolwich Arsenal laboratory in 1750. Workers shape the ammunition charges. English watercolor (38x55.5 cm), 1750.; National Maritime Museum, London

Copper astrolabe representing the positions of known planets and their annual movements around the Sun, c.1730 (copper)
MMM5467346 Copper astrolabe representing the positions of known planets and their annual movements around the Sun, c.1730 (copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Presentation of the instructions for use of the suit or scuba diving device (submarine)
MMM5467340 Presentation of the instructions for use of the suit or scuba diving device (submarine) (a type of tube in which a person can lie down but maintain freedom of movement of his arms)

House carpenter planing a board on a bench, in his workshop, 1810 (engraving)
FLO4577745 House carpenter planing a board on a bench, in his workshop, 1810 (engraving); (add.info.: House carpenter planing a board on a bench, in his workshop, many tools, saw, hammer)

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In the workshop of goldsmith Gavriel, a mesmerizing array of silver jewellery parts and they are be seen. The intricate pieces of silver gleam under the soft glow of the workshop lights, reflecting the dedication and skill that goes into their creation, and is a place where craftsmanship meets artistry. Amidst this creative haven, tapestry hangs on the walls, depicting Verdure with Arms of Miro from 1500-25. Its vibrant colors and detailed design serve as inspiration for Gavriel's meticulous work. Nearby, an engraving captures the essence of Galileo's Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo, published in 1632. This intellectual masterpiece reminds Gavriel to constantly question and explore new possibilities in his craft. A woodcut drawing portrays an artist engrossed in sketching a lute from 1525. The image evokes a sense of focus and passion for one's chosen medium – qualities that resonate deeply within Gavriel's own artistic journey. The Forge of Vulcan painting adorns another wall, showcasing the power and strength required to shape raw materials into something extraordinary. It serves as a reminder that hard work is essential to transform ideas into reality. Moving forward in time, an oil painting titled Boat Builder captures the spirit of innovation and progress at its core – traits shared by both craftsmen like Gavriel and those who strive to push boundaries in any field. However, not all depictions are positive reflections; an antisemitic cartoon titled "At thirty deniers" mocks diversity through derogatory stereotypes. Yet even amidst such prejudice, there is resilience – everything must pay off eventually. An engraving graces another corner - it covers Galileo Galilei Linceo Al Sermo Ferd II Big Duca di Toscana’s Dialogo di Galileo Galilei publication from 1632. Its presence symbolizes the importance of knowledge and intellectual growth in Gavriel's work.