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Joint, part of oil lamp, for use in blowpipe analysis, inside of mahogany case, from analytical chemist’s mahogany cabinet, made by Carl Osterland, Freiberg, Sachsen, Germany, 1850

Oil lamp joint, for blowpipe analysis, from analytical chemist's cabinet, by Carl Osterland, Germany, 1850

Experimental Chemistry

1850
Wooden case, rectangular, containing slim glass tubes, from analytical chemist’s mahogany cabinet, made by Carl Osterland, Freiberg, Sachsen, Germany, 1850

Case containing glass tubes, from analytical chemist's cabinet, by Carl Osterland, Germany, 1850

Experimental Chemistry

1850
Joint, part of oil lamp, for use in blowpipe analysis, inside of mahogany case, from analytical chemist’s mahogany cabinet, made by Carl Osterland, Freiberg, Sachsen, Germany, 1850

Oil lamp joint, for blowpipe analysis, from analytical chemist's cabinet, by Carl Osterland, Germany, 1850

Experimental Chemistry

1850
Eight screws, brass, for beam balance, inside of mahogany case, from analytical chemist’s mahogany cabinet, made by Carl Osterland, Freiberg, Sachsen, Germany, 1850

Eight screws for beam balance, from analytical chemist's cabinet, by Carl Osterland, Germany, 1850

Experimental Chemistry

1850
Stopper, glass, for glass weighing bottle, inside of mahogany case, from analytical chemist’s mahogany cabinet, made by Carl Osterland, Freiberg, Sachsen, Germany, 1850

Stopper for weighing bottle, from analytical chemist's cabinet, by Carl Osterland, Germany, 1850

Experimental Chemistry

1850
Flat nose pliers, for use in blowpipe analysis, inside of mahogany case, from analytical chemist’s mahogany cabinet, made by Carl Osterland, Freiberg, Sachsen, Germany, 1850

Flat nose pliers, for blowpipe analysis, from analytical chemist's cabinet, by Carl Osterland, Germany, 1850

Experimental Chemistry

1850
Miniature straight razor, c. 1850

Miniature straight razor, c. 1850

Hand and Machine Tools

c. 1850
Recording tide gauge by John English, 1850, from Lowestoft Harbour

Recording tide gauge by John English, 1850, from L

Geophysics

1850
Model of Scottish ore hearth for lead ore, 1850, (scale 1:12)

Model of Scottish ore hearth for lead ore, 1850, (

Metallurgy

1850
Ice skate of about 1850, wood with metal runner, marked "Underwood"

Ice skate of about 1850, wood with metal runner, m

Road Transport

c.1850
Chest lock with key, by Moreton and Langley, c.1850.

Chest lock with key, by Moreton and Langley, c.185

Locks & Fastenings

1850
Map, railway, 'Yorkshire', c. 1850, 14 miles to 4 inches, coloured, publisher/printer H G Collins, paper-backed linen.

Yorkshire

Railway Maps & Plans

1850
Bronze medal to commemorate L.J. Gay-Lussac (1778-1850), by A. Bovy, France, 1850

Bronze medal to commemorate L.J. Gay-Lussac (1778-

Wellcome Medals

1850
Hammer, with wooden handle, for use in blowpipe analysis, inside of mahogany case, from analytical chemist’s mahogany cabinet, made by Carl Osterland, Freiberg, Sachsen, Germany, 1850

Hammer, for blowpipe analysis, from analytical chemist's cabinet, by Carl Osterland, Germany, 1850

Experimental Chemistry

1850
Key, for drawer in analytical chemist's mahogany cabinet, made by Carl Osterland, Freiberg, Sachsen, Germany, 1850

Key, for analytical chemist's cabinet, by Carl Osterland, Germany, 1850

Experimental Chemistry

1850
Tweezers, made of silver metal, inside of mahogany case, from analytical chemist’s mahogany cabinet, made by Carl Osterland, Freiberg, Sachsen, Germany, 1850

Tweezers, from analytical chemist's cabinet, by Carl Osterland, Germany, 1850

Experimental Chemistry

1850
12 sided, bronze token of the Association Alimentaire, possibly exchanged for food, artist Train (?)

12 sided, bronze token of the Association Alimenta

Wellcome Medals

1850
Ronald's Electroscope, straw

Ronald's Electroscope, straw

Electricity and Magnetism

1850
Hand-coloured paper transparency in frame entitled 'Le Chambres des Lords (Londres)'. One of six transparencies for Polyrama Panoptique.

Le Chambres des Lords (Londres)

Cinematography

c. 1850
Monaural stethoscope, French, c.1850

Monaural stethoscope

Clinical Diagnosis

1850
Fitzroy-type mercury barometer, made by J. B. Dancer, Manchester, c.1850.

Fitzroy-type mercury barometer

Scientific Instruments & Research

c.1850
Hair bracelet with collodion positive. 21 x 27mm oval collodion positive (ambrotype) in gilded brass mount with three rope braided human hair band, c.1850.

Hair bracelet with collodion positive

Photographs

c. 1850
Brass Japanese lantern clock, controlled by balance and spring, with polished wooden hood and stand

Brass Japanese lantern clock, controlled by balanc

Time Measurement

probably 1801-1850
Circular bronze medal, commemorates Dr. Lohmeyer and 50 years service as physician to the King(?), designed by P. Cornelius, made by Pfeuffer of Berlin, German, 1850

Circular bronze medal, commemorates Dr. Lohmeyer a

Wellcome Medals

1850
Rotating mechanical lantern slide by Carpenter & Westley: No. 7 The Diurnal Motion of the Earth.

One of a set of astronomical magic lantern slides: 'The Diurnal Motion of the Earth'

Cinematography

c. 1850
Rotating mechanical lantern slide by Carpenter & Westley, Moveable Astronomical Sliders No. 10., 'Eclipses of the Moon'.

One of a set of astronomical magic lantern slides: 'Eclipses of the Moon'

Cinematography

c. 1850
Medal, bronze commemorating John Hunter, English anatomist, background of St. Georges Hospital on reverse, by Leonard Charles Wyon, English, 1850

Medal, bronze commemorating John Hunter, English a

Wellcome Medals

1850
Glass bottle stopper, small, for use with beam balance, inside of mahogany case, from analytical chemist’s mahogany cabinet, made by Carl Osterland, Freiberg, Sachsen, Germany, 1850

Glass bottle stopper, from analytical chemist's cabinet, by Carl Osterland, Germany, 1850

Experimental Chemistry

1850
Lithograph, black and white, printed by the Illustrated London News as part of a series associated with the opening of the Whitehaven & Furness Railway, "Whitehaven Bay" - general view of bay and harbour, 1850.

Whitehaven Bay

Pictorial Collection (Railway)

1850
Letter, York, Newcastle & Berwick Railway, to Mr. Thomas Cabry at York regarding James Mony being engaged to drive on the Eastern Counties line and asking for him to be allowed to pass from Edward Fletcher and John A. Haswell, 16th August 1850.

Thomas Cabry

Documents

1850
Lithograph, Robert B Dockray, by H W Phillips, portrait of seated figure, c1850.

lithograph robert b dockray

Pictorial Collection (Railway)

1850
Lithograph, black and white, printed by the Illustrated London News as part of a series associated with the opening of the Whitehaven & Furness Railway, "Broughton Tower" - distant view of tower, lady on foot and gentleman on horseback in a village street in the foreground, 1850.

Broughton Tower

Pictorial Collection (Railway)

1850
Watercolour and pencil, London & Brighton Railway, Shoreham Bridge over River Adur, by W Richardson, c1850.

Shoreham Bridge over River Adur

Pictorial Collection (Railway)

1850
Eastern Counties railway from J. V. Gooch, locomotive superintendent, to James (Jas.) Mony. Dated 21st August 1850. The letter relates to Mony agreeing to work for the ECR.

ECR letter to Jas. Mony

Documents

1850
Eastern Counties Railway letter from the Locomotive & Carriage Department, at Stratford Station, giving coke allowances etc. Hand written on blue paper and dated September 23rd, 1850.

ECR letter

Documents

1850
Coloured lithograph. Interior of General Railway Station, Chester. J Gresty, Lith, Chester. (c1850)

Coloured lithograph. Interior of General Railway Station, C

Pictorial Collection (Railway)

c. 1850
A peepshow, entitled `A perspective view of the Thames and the Thames Tunnel. History of The Thames Tunnel'. 3 engraved sections and front, hand coloured, with 3 peepholes. Published by Azulay 1850. Size 20cmx17cm extending to 53cm. c.f.710

"A perspective view of the Thames and the Thames Tunnel. History of The Thames Tunnel"

Art

1850
B/w Lithograph. Maidenhead Bridge. Shows train passing over bridge, barge and punt on river, riders resting with horses on riverside. By E.T. Dolby. c.1850. 14.5669 x 20.4724 in.

maidenhead bridge

Pictorial Collection (Railway)

1850
Letter, Edinburgh, Perth & Dundee Railway, regarding extension of the railway, 20th August 1850.

extension

Documents

1850-08-20
Lithograph, Britannia Tubular Bridge over the Menai Straits showing the Floating of the Second Tube, 23 January 1849, by G Hawkins. Depicts the floating of the tubular section which was to carry the tracks into position. The tube floats on large pontoons between the stone piers of the bridge, and there are onlookers on the shore and in boats. The Britannia Bridge was built to carry the Chester and Holyhead Railway between the mainland of North Wales and the isle of Anglesey. Drawn and lithographed by G Hawkins. Printed by Day and Haghe, lithographers to the Queen. Published by Messrs Day and Son, 17 Gate Street, London. July 1850.

Lithograph 'Britannia Tubular Bridge over the Menai Straits showing the Floating of the Second Tube, 1849'

Pictorial Collection (Railway)

1850-07
Pen and ink, watercolour and carriage oils on board (green, yellow, black) [design for a] Single Brougham carriage / J Gilroy, [Barker & Co., London], [ca1850] scale 1/2": 1' (1:24), 15.2 x 25.3 cm.

Pen and ink, watercolour and carriage oils on board

Art

1850
Pen and ink, watercolour and carriage oils on board (black, yellow), [design for a] Panel Boot Victoria Phaeton carriage / Barker & Co., London, [ca1850]

Design for a Panel Boot Victoria Phaeton carriage

Art

1850
Pen and ink, watercolour wash on board, [design for a] Round Sociable carriage / Barker & Co., [London], [ca1850], scale 1/2" : 1' (1:24), 13.7 x 22.4 cm.

Design for a Round Sociable carriage

Art

1850
Pen and ink, watercolour and carriage oils on board (blue, silver) [design for a] Perch & C Spring Barouche carriage / [Barker & Co., London], [ca1850], [scale 1:24], 19.4 x 33.5 cm.

Design for a Perch & C Spring Barouche carriage

Art

1850
Pen and ink, watercolour and carriage oils on board (yellow, black) [design for a] Semi Dress Coach / Barker & Co., London, W.C., [ca1850], [scale 1:16], 23.2 x 39.1 cm.

Pen and ink, watercolour and carriage oils on board

Art

1850
Pen and ink, watercolour and carriage oils on board (black, green), [design for a] Panel Boot Victoria Phaeton carriage / Barker & Co., London, [ca1850], scale 1/2"1:1' (1:24) 14 x 22.5 cm.

Design for a Panel Boot Victoria Phaeton carriage

Art

1850
Pen and ink, watercolour, gilt and carriage oils on board (blue, white), [design for a] Round Sociable carriage / Barker & Co., London, [ca1850], [scale 1:24], 15.3 x 28.6 cm.

Design for a Round Sociable carriage

Art

1850
Pen and ink, watercolour and carriage oils on board (brown, vermilion, cream) design for a] Perch & C Spring Barouche carriage / Barker & Co., London, [ca1850], [scale 1:24], 15.3 x 28.6 cm.

Design for a Perch & C Spring Barouche carriage

Art

1850
Pen and ink, watercolour wash (blue) on Bristol board, [design for a] Skeleton Boot Victoria Phaeton carriage / Barker & Co., London, [ca1850], 14.3 x 26.6 cm.

Design for a Skeleton Boot Victoria Phaeton carriage

Art

1850
Pen and ink, watercolour and carriage oils on board (blue, red, light blue, yellow), [design for a] Round Sociable carriage / Barker & Co., London, [ca1850], [scale 1:24], 15.3 x 27.7 cm.

Design for a Round Sociable carriage

Art

1850