Copy of a Congreve rolling ball clock, by Thwaites and Reed Ltd (?) and the Master Clock Makers Co., United Kingdom, 1970-1976. The rolling ball clock required less energy to maintain the motion and was less subject to wear. It was originally designed in 1798-1802 and patented by Sir William Congreve in 1808. A Copy of a Rolling Ball Clock, 1970-1976
Copy of a Congreve rolling ball clock, by Thwaites and Reed Ltd (?) and the Master Clock Makers Co., United Kingdom, 1970-1976. The rolling ball clock required less energy to maintain the motion and was less subject to wear, it was originally designed in 1798-1802 and patented by Sir William Congreve in 1808. A Copy of a Rolling Ball Clock, 1970-1976
Documents relating to the design of William Congreve's hydro-pneumatic locks on the Regents Canal, 1812-1814. [17 items. Relating to the unsuccessful design of a canal lift by William Congreve and including a letter from Congreve to Henry Maudslay, descriptions by Congreve of the working of the lock, draft letters from Maudslay & Co. to the Canal company, estimates etc.] Documents relating to the design of William Congreve's hydro-pneumatic locks on the Regents Canal
Gun bucket from replica, Congreve Bombarding Frame 1806 with 32 lb carcass rockets Congreve Bombarding Frame, 1806.
Part of replica, Congreve Bombarding Frame 1806 with 32 lb carcass rockets consisting of ladder, two rocket troughs, two supporting legs for ladder, tie bar for supporting legs and two 32lb Carcass rockets complete with sticks from Congreve Bombarding Frame, 1806.
Boxed set of four model Congreve Rockets, c.1863; details as patent 4853 of 1823, scale approx. 1:8 Boxed set of four model Congreve Rockets
Experimental 'Fire Bolt' Congreve Rocket and box, painted label dated 1817 on Rocket Experimental 'Fire Bolt' Congreve Rocket and box
Replica, Congreve Bombarding Frame 1806 and 32 lb carcass rockets: consisting of (a) ladder; (b) two rocket troughs; (c) two supporting legs for ladder; (d) tie bar for supporting legs; (e) gun bucket; (f) two 32lb Carcass rockets complete with sticks Congreve Bombarding Frame, 1806.
Sectioned Congreve incendiary rocket , one of four British war rockets, c.1862 Congreve incendiary rocket
