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Detailed models of historic weaponry and timepieces, illustrating craftsmanship in various materials including wood and brass.

Model of Steering Gear, anonymous, 1820 - 1858 demonstration model Model of a steering device with needle on a ground board. The model shows a square Roerkop to which a toothed quadrant is attached; With a gear on an axle, the movement of the steering wheel is transferred to the quadrant. The steering wheel consists of four spokes. Netherlands (possibly) wood (plant material). brass (alloy)
Model of Steering Gear, anonymous, 1820 - 1858 demonstration model Model of a steering device with needle on a ground board. The model shows a square Roerkop to which a toothed quadrant is attached; With a gear on an axle, the movement of the steering wheel is transferred to the quadrant. The steering wheel consists of four spokes. Netherlands (possibly) wood (plant material). brass (alloy)
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BRUJULA.A collection of surgical instruments at the Office of the Surgeon General in Washington D.C. This photograph was taken in 1920 and is part of a series documenting American military activities during World War One. The instruments are identified as "NUMBER 58932" and were used by medical personnel during the war.Sewing machine in house of fruit farmer. Placer County, California 1940. still image. Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. California , Placer Countysmall treasure wooden chest with jewel isolated on white backgroundNew York. Remington typewriter. Engraving, 1877.placa pectoral decorada, Necrópolis de Carratiermes, siglo IV a.C. museo del Yacimiento arqueológico de Tiermes, Soria, comunidad autónoma de Castilla y León, Spain, Europe.Anonymous handicraft camera, 8 x 10.5 cm format, constructed from wood and paper, produced in the second half of the 19th century.The big bedLangenburg Castle, Old bronze cannon on wooden frame with engraving from 1678, Langenburg Castle, Langenburg, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, EuropeTwo Models of A Life-saving Cart for Shipwrecks. Two identical models of rescue devices for rescue operations at shipwreck on a beach, incomplete. Each of the devices consists of two two-wheeled water sources coupled with beams; These carts are ninety degrees turned around their axle, so that the drawbar trees point straight upwards. For the carts are low compatiments built, completely filled with empty barrels, and equipped with sitting and running boards at the top. A number of vessels are missing. The wheels have adjustable blades between the spokes. The parts of the cars are so connected that they can be dismantled quickly.Model of a Carriage, Carved, cut, and painted wood and wrought iron, sheet glass, A one-horse Hansom carriage model, the cabin with one wheel on each side supporting an enclosed seating area, with a window on each side, the roof with a luggage rack and hand hold, all behind a platform accessible by a small step with front guard wall with two curved bars to connect to a horse's harness, and with carriage lamps on the side., 1860-90, models and prototypes, Decorative Arts, Model of a Carriagecoffee grinder isolatedRed Gear WheelsEngraving depicting a revolving cheese rack for maturing cheeses. Dated 19th CenturyChiffonier. Culture: American. Dimensions: 61 1/4 x 35 5/8 x 21 in. (155.6 x 90.5 x 53.3 cm). Maker: Attributed to R. J. Horner and Company. Date: ca. 1885. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Brathaube, Backhaube aus dem Jahre 1895 / Roasting hood, baking hood from 1895, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, genaues Originaldatum nicht bekannt.Toolkraft Corp., Chicopee, Mass. , Vacuum cleaners, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesClose-up of modern double-tiered stone table on castorsCase of artificial leeches. Penrose Williams Esq., 1912opening back cover from old gold wristwatch watchmaker workshop - opening back cover from old gold wristwatch fixed in holder with tweezers on white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 11055764A portable transistor radio, c. 1954.Items commonly used together for recording and listening to music and the spoken wordTwo WarmingDishes. Maker: Paul Storr, British, 1771-1844Esophageal Sounds, Medical - Antique Surgical InstrumentsSweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)Triomat slot machine, one armed bandit, ErfinderZeiten car and clock museum in Schramberg, Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe9 isolated rusted letter with gears on white 9 isolated rusted letter with gears on white Copyright: xZoonar.com/OxanaxRishnyakx 8950576View of the cell in the Moritzplatz memorial in Magdeburg NeustadtOld petrol pump at the Canon Roadhouse Lodge/NamibiaCassette with bakelite tokens for games, set unknownWooden cabin for fisherman wooden cabin for fisherman, typical for the French Charente Copyright: xZoonar.com/IvonnexWierinkx 16126831RVD / Royal House photo collection. Abacus and other learning resources of Queen Wilhelmina. zd}Saw Blades Various Circular Saw Blades With Diamond Edge Copyright: xZoonar.com/MarkoxBericx 10273207manual coffee mill isolatedBasket from Palmcrantz & Co, Stockholm.Folding Harpsichord mid-18th century Italian A rare form of a small harpsichord, the folding harpsichord was made to sit on a table. It has a removable keyboard as well as a soundboard in three hinged sections that fold up. This instrument has a limited range of less than four octaves and a quiet sound, which would have been well suited for private music making.Technical description: Folding harpsichord (Clavecin brise) is composed of one rectangular and two trapezoidal sections hinged together to fold into a rectangular box shape for travel; case and soundboard of cypress with a multi-layered parchment rose; c/e-c4, single manual, 2x4 inches, olivewood naturals, key fronts now missing, black-stained accidentals covered with rosewood plates, keys guided by pins between the rear of the levers; pearwood jacks with beech tongues, brass leaf springs, quill plectra.. Folding Harpsichord 504622USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Man playing Hurdy GurdayThe finest materials were used to finish the helms in some entries at the annual Victoria Classic Boat Festival in Victoria Harbour, Victoria, BCA set of seven aplanate lenses produced by Emile Français, 14 cm focal length, f/10 to f/15, housed in a glass, brass, and wooden frame box, created in 1893 or earlier. Designed for photographic use.Illustrations of Credit Crunch and weakening dollarslide rule on a green background1920s Rotary Dial Phone.Adax food mixer 1949, norwegianLighthouse compass and sail boat Nautical ship compassand lighthouse in still life Copyright: xZoonar.com/IvonnexWierinkx 7549498perpetual motion machine. Lift and drop the lever to make all pendulums start moving. The shorter the length of the pendulum, the faster it swings. The longest swings 15 times in 30 seconds, the next 16 in 30 seconds and so on. This causes a pendulum to swing opposite the neighbour pendulum after 15 seconds and all pendulums to swing together after 30 seconds.Advertisement for Cigar Maker's Union #97, Boston, Whitehead & Hoag Company, Plated metal, printed celluloid, Rectangular, rounded corners, featuring man with black hair in black suit, white shirt, blue tie; he stands behind glass counter, holding with right hand a large box of cigars; inscription above reads 'Look for the Union Label on the Box.' Right side panel inscribed 'Compliments of Cigarmakers Union #97, Boston, Mass.' in black on orange ground. Left side panel inscribed 'Not made by the Trust' in black and red on orange ground. Reverse inscription 'Honesty, Skill & Cleanliness, Your Protection, Smoke Union Made Cigars,' in black and red on orange ground flanks green facimili of 'Union-made Cigars Local Stamp.' Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom., patented 1905, containers, Decorative Arts, Matchsafe, MatchsafeIllustration of spinning wheel and chairOld Ondolina valve radio from 1920Egg carton showing one type of official grade labeling on sticker. April 1947. An antique door is still used for storage of hops.Piazza Del Comune Square. Historical Reenactment of the e Victory Circuit. Montelupone. Marche. Italy. EuropeSTATEN ISLAND, USA - NOVEMBER 4: The images of devastation caused by the Hurricane Sandy and rescue services response November 4, 2012 on the streets of Staten Island, USA.Studio shot of old-fashioned itemEngland, London, The City, Bank of England Museum, Display of Solid Gold BarSigns for hydrants and slidegate valve at a housefront - Switzerland, Europe.Steel sculpture Amabel by Frank Stella, Gangnam-gu, SeoulThe Crest / Good Line , Plumbing industry, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States