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Napier's Bones, c.1690.

Mathematics

c. 1690

Oak wood statue of St Sebastian

Classical & Medieval Medicine

1520-1530

Sun-and-moon dial by Elias Allen

Time Measurement

1607-1653

Astrolabe by Ferdinand Arsenius

Astronomy

1607-1618

Early balance spring watch by Thomas Tompion

Time Measurement

1675-1679

Executioner’s mask, Europe, 1501-1700

Wellcome (general)

1501-1700

Wooden acupuncture model

Asian Medicine

1681

Robert Hooke type microscope

Microscopes

1671-1700

Whole model, full rigged, of ship of the line, H.M.S. 'Prince'

Water Transport

1670

Gunter sector signed Elias Allen

Mathematics

1623

Telescope by Galileo (replica)

Astronomy

1610; 1923

Pendulum clock designed by Galileo in 1642 and made by his son in 1649, model.

Time Measurement

1642-1649 (original); 1883 (model)

Isaac Newton’s reflecting telescope (replica)

Astronomy

1668; 1924

Wooden statue depicting a plague sufferer, Europe, 1601-1700

Classical & Medieval Medicine

1601-1700

Drawing instruments by Charles Whitwell

Mathematics

1593-1610

Amputation saw, Europe, 1501-1600

Surgery

1501-1600

Table clock by Nicholas Vallin

Time Measurement

1598-1603

Vitruvici de Architectura libri decem

Printed Books

1543

Model of the "Great Harry"

Water Transport

1512-1553

Pocket watch by Thomas Tompion

Time Measurement

1675-1700

Telescope by Christopher Cock

Optics

1673

Telescope by John Yarwell.

Optics

1685-1695

Slide rule by Robert Bissaker

Mathematics

1654
about 1510-1590, surgeon, French

Paré, Ambroise

1510 - 1590

Exchequer standard yard of Queen Elizabeth I, 1588

Weighing & Measuring

1588

Morland's calculating machine, engraved "Samuel Morland, Inventor, 1666"

Mathematics

1666-1680

Replica of refracting telescope by Galileo, 1610

Astronomy

1610

Celestial globe by Willem Janszoon Blaeu

Astronomy

1603

Parturition chair, Germany, 1601-1700

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1601-1700

Compendium by Augustine Ryther

Time Measurement

1588

Albarello pharmacy jar, Spain, 1600-1625

Medical Ceramic-ware

1600-1625

Armillary sphere by Girolamo Della Volpaia

Astronomy

1554

Islamic astrolabe

Astronomy

1666-1667

Terrestrial globe by Willem Janszoon Blaeu

Astronomy

1599

Combined graphometer and plummet clinometer, 1663.

Surveying

1663

Simple theodolite

Surveying

1600-1630

Handheld reading lens and case

Optics

1680-1700

Telescope by John Marshall

Optics

1685-1695

Pair of seventeenth-century dividers

Mathematics

1600-1699

Cupellation furnace

Metallurgy

1696-1700

Simple theodolite

Surveying

1600-1630

Earthenware tile, used as house number

Medical Ceramic-ware

1511-1530

Napier's bones

Mathematics

1671-1700
1624-1689, physician, English

Sydenham, Thomas

1624 - 1689

Exchequer standard pint measure of Queen Elizabeth I, 1601

Weighing & Measuring

1601

Pharmacy storage jar depicting St John the Baptist

Medical Ceramic-ware

1501-1600

Sector by Charles Whitwell

Mathematics

1600-11

Clock weight from long-case clock by Fromanteel

Time Measurement

1660-1665

Earthenware posset pot, glazed

Nursing & Hospital Furnishings

1650-1700

Case to hold fleams, carved

Therapeutics

1544