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Signal block bell, South Eastern Railway

Signalling & Telecommunications

1862

Block bell, No 397, enamel plate attached reads "Train Signal System adopted by the South Eastern Railway Co, Charles Walker FRS Invent. International Exhibition 1862, Honorable Mention".

Shaly lignite from Nicaragua

Metallurgy

before 1866

Shaly lignite from Nicaragua, presented by C. Bedford Pim, analysed by W.J. Ward, 1866

Photograph of an original photograph of Clover dem

Anaesthesiology

1862

Photograph of an original photograph of Clover demonstrating how chloroform was administered with his apparatus, 1862

Tumbler, horn, Swiss, 1865

Wellcome (general)

1865

Horn tumbler, Swiss, 1865

Bottle, clear glass, trace contents, for wine of p

Medical Glass-ware

1982-1863

Bottle, clear glass, trace contents, for wine of pepsin, U.S.A., 1862-1863

Bottle, clear glass, trace contents, for solution

Medical Glass-ware

1862-1863

Bottle, clear glass, trace contents, for solution of extract of ergot, USA, 1862-1863

Bottle, clear glass, trace contents, label missing

Medical Glass-ware

1862-1863

Bottle, clear glass, trace contents, label missing, U.S.A., 1862-1863

Bottle, clear glass, trace contents, for compound

Medical Glass-ware

1862-1863

Bottle, clear glass, trace contents, for compound decoction of sarsaparilla, USA, 1862-1863

Bottle, clear glass, trace contents, for wine of f

Medical Glass-ware

1862-1863

Bottle, clear glass, trace contents, for wine of ferric citrate, U.S.A., 1862-1863

Bottle, clear glass, trace content, for tincture o

Medical Glass-ware

1862-1863

Bottle, clear glass, trace content, for tincture of krameria, U.S.A., 1862-1863

Bottle, clear glass, empty, for tincture of digita

Medical Glass-ware

1862-1863

Bottle, clear glass, empty, for tincture of digitalis, USA, 1862-1863

La Beata

Photographs

1865

A photographic study of Mary Ann Hillier (1847-1936) and William Frederick 'Freddy' Gould (born 1861), entitled 'La Beata', taken by Julia Margaret Cameron (1815-1879) in 1865. This albumen print forms part of the Herschel Album, created by Cameron for her friend Sir John Herschel (1792-1871).

The Mountain Nymph Mrs Keene', 1866

Photographs

1866-06

Photograph entitled 'The Mountain Nymph Mrs Keene' taken by Julia Margaret Cameron in June 1866. Albumen contact print from wet collodion negative. This photographic portrait of Mrs Keene forms part of the Herschel Album, created by Cameron for her friend Sir John Herschel (1792-1871). Mrs Keene, like Angelo Colarossi the model for Iago, appears to have been one of Cameron's rare professional models. She also sat for the Pre-Raphaelite painter Sir Edward Burne-Jones (1833-1898). The title for this photograph comes from John Milton's (1608-1674) poem 'L'Allegro' (1632): 'Com, and trip it as ye go/ On the light fantastick toe,/ And in thy right hand lead with thee,/ The Mountain Nymph, sweet Liberty.'

Lefebvre type clitograph, French, 1862

Surveying

1862

Lefebvre clitograph level fixed inside box lid. Instructions on clitograph in French. Paper instruction leaflet in English. As patented 1862.

Clay figure of animal

Classical & Medieval Medicine

2000-1000 BCE

Unbaked clay figure of animal, one ear damaged, amuletic, unsigned, Egyptian, 2000BC-1000BC

Ritchie's patent liquid compass

Navigation

07-04-1863

Ritchie's patent liquid compass with hollow metal cross type compass rose in tin bowl, (cover glass of compass broken - see note). By E. S. Ritchie (patentee), Boston, 1863.

'The Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott with Fine Illustrations'

Photographs

1866

Photographically illustrated book, 'The Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott with Fine Illustrations'; blue leather binding with gilt decoration, full board, with albumen prints pasted in. One of 186 books illustrated with original photographs, covering the period 1854-1895.

Sansom's modification of Snow's chloroform inhaler

Anaesthesiology

1865

Sansom's modification of Snow's chloroform inhaler for nasal administration during dentistry, by Matthews, 8 Portugal Street, Lincoln's Inn, London, England, 1865-1880. Modified by Arthur Ernest Sansom.

Russian Imperial standard, "Croncka"

Weighing & Measuring

1862

Russian Brass Imperial standard "Croncka" with glass strike, 1862. Size 4 7/8" x 5" (Case 18" x 17 1/4" x 13 3/8") (Presented to Stds. Dept. by Imp. Russian Govt. 1862)

Model of stern of vessel fitted with exhibitor's balance rudder

Marine Engines

1864

Model, scale 1:24, of a ship's stern fitted with John Scott Tucker's balanced rudder, by John Scott Tucker, England, 1864

Silver-framed spectacles

Ophthalmology

1864

Silver-framed spectacles in case, made by George Unite and retailed by James Hancock.

Changing back for Billcliff st

Photographic Technology

c. 1865

Changing back for Billcliff studio camera, dark slide, c. 1865

Parkesine Medallion, red and green

Plastics and Modern Materials

c. 1862

Parkesine Medallion, test piece. Obverse (red), Prince Albert in right profile, PRINCE ALBERT, CONSORT OF QUEEN VICTORIA, around rim. Under head J.MOORE BHAMM. Reverse (green) border of leaves and berries, PARKESINE/EXHIBITION/ MEDAL, AWARDED/1862/A.PARKES BHAMM /PATENTEE, Made by Alexander Parkes; c. 1862 (P84).

Bottle, dark blue glass, empty, for potassium pell

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1862-1865

Bottle, dark blue glass, empty, for potassium pellets, (potassium permanganate?), English, late 19th century

Binks's Burette, 1864

Experimental Chemistry

1864

Glass burette, calibrated to millilitres, signed 'W N Hartley 1864'. Stand not present.

W Butcher and Sons

1866 - 1926

active 1866-1926, camera manufacturer, Blackheath, London, England

Solar Spot

James Hall Nasmyth

1864

Painting in black and white by James Nasmyth of a group of sunspots. Oil, distemper and lampblack on paper, 90x64cm, backed with conservation paper 94x68cm. NB Old mount removed during conservation April 2000 has revealed title at bottom SOLAR SPOT JUNE 5 [18--, year worn away]

The International Exhibition (Nave looking west)

Art

1862

The International Exhibition (Nave looking west)

Sepia photograph, portrait of Charles Babbage, 1863

.Unattributed

1863

Photograph, sepia, portrait, added highlights in ink: Charles Babbage (1791-1871). Image 20x16cm oval, on support. Trimmed to 33x27cm, mounted to board 49x37cm. A leaf inset holograph signature, 6x10cm on card 9x14cm. After the International Statistical Congress photograph of 1860, with sitter's shirtfront and top of chairback touched out. HS to L, vignette. Leaf inscribed in brown ink 'Very Affecty Yours C Babbage Dorset Manch Sq 18 May 1863'. Presented by Major-General Henry Prevost Babbage (1824-1918), youngest son of Charles Babbage. London, Royal Institution; Friday Evening Discourse exhibition (Computing, lecture by Sir Roger Elliott); 1988 5 Feb. Charles Babbage mathematician and pioneer of computing.

Types Militaires

Joseph Daziaro

1864

Print. Types Militaires - France 1864, Offr. Supr. du Genie. / Dess. et lith. par Draner. ; Imp. Lemercier, r de Seine 57 Paris ; Publie par Daziaro a Paris, n.d. [1864]. Lithograph, handcol; image 29x20cm on sheet trimmed to 35x23cm. - numbered PL. 62, trc; plate from a series. - Scene inside the home or office of an elderly soldier, veteran of several campaigns (wearing four medals) standing rakishly at ease in front of fireplace. On mantelpiece: Argand lamp, candlestick. Left: drawing plans in wall rack, sword; tripod box camera, chemical apparatus, bellows, sketching box? (closed) on floor. Right: T-square dividers and geometric stencils hang on wall; easel folded and strapped up, basket of rolled papers, globe, bound volumes. Office of the superior genius?

Colour print from Illustrated London News

Art

1864

Colour print from Illustrated London News of 28 May 1864, The Photographer by W. Thomas after W. Bromley

Trade card: John Lilley & Son

.Unattributed

1865

Trade card: John Lilley & Son, 9 London Street, Fenchurch Street, London, E.C. 1865. Nautical & Mathematical Instrument Manufacturers to Her Majesty's Royal Navy. Inventors & patentees of the new liquid Steering Compass. (Calv. 236) (C.C. 14)

Engine of the "Comet"

Art

1862

Photograph, of marine engine from Henry Bell's paddle steamer, 'Comet', with John Robertson, designer, probably at Napier's works c.1862, by John Urie, Glasgow, Scotland, 1862

Casket Portrait Company

.Unattributed

1864

Trade card: Casket Portrait Company, 40 Charing Cross (Near the Admiralty). 1864 Special type of photograph. The Ten Guinea Crystal Cube Statuette Miniature. Mentions Swain's patent. (Calv. 81) (C.C. 123)

The Telegraph Station in Heart's Content Bay

Robert Charles Dudley

1866

Watercolour drawing, 'The Telegraph Station in Heart's Content Bay' / Robert Dudley, painted on the 1866 Atlantic Telegraph Cable-laying expedition

Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie

André-Adolphe-Eugène Disdéri

1865

Photograph, carte-de-visite, of Emperor Napoleon III and the Empress Eugenie, by Disderi & Cie, Paris, n.d. [c1865?]. 10x6cm. Studio portrait, Napoleon in morning frock coat with top hat and stick, Eugenie in bustled skirt and shawl

Pencil sketch of nine views of the Metropolitan Railway during construction

Art

1864

Pencil sketch of nine views of the Metropolitan Railway during construction, 1864. Mounted, picture size 13" x 9 1/2", overall size 21" x 15".

International Exhibition

Art

1862

Souvenir viewing card in purple and blue tones, of the International Exhibition Front in Cromwell Road, memento by Professor Holloway [1862]

A de Brebisson

Art

1863

Carte de Visite photograph. A de Brebisson

Photograph, the International Exhibition building,

Art

1862

Photograph, the International Exhibition building, East Front; print by F. Frith, 1862

Photograph: Design by Captain Fowke RE for complet

Art

1862

Photograph: Design by Captain Fowke RE for completing the exterior of the International Exhibition building./London Stereoscopic and Photographic Co. [1862]. Photo of the drawing

Photograph: International Exhibition 1862. The nav

Art

1862

Photograph: International Exhibition 1862. The nave from the western dome./London Stereoscopic and Photographic Co. [1862]

Portrait of Sir John Hawkshaw

James Faed

1866

Portrait of Sir John Hawkshaw (1811-1891). Civil Engineer (Rly). Overall size 23 1/2"x32 3/4" high. Mezzotint by Ford after Collins

Life School Royal Academy

Art

1865

Etching, Life School Royal Academy, by Charles West Cope, edition 1868. Shows spectacular effects of gas lighting equipment on students and models, chiaroscuro etc. Inscribed 1865. 25.5x31cm, image 15.5x25cm.

print. tinted lithograph. 'South Gate House, new r

Art

1862

print. tinted lithograph. 'South Gate House, new reservoir, under construction' / one of four views of the High Bridge and reservoir, New York. A. Bronson & Co. (3) and G. Hayward. 1862.

Crayon drawing, Voyage de M. Glaisher, scientific

Art

1862

Crayon drawing, Voyage de M. Glaisher, scientific balloon ascent showing rainbow, 5-9-1862

Watching manoeuvres from the dunes

Robert Charles Dudley

1865

Watercolour "watching manoeuvres from the dunes" by Robert Dudley c.1865, depicting progress in laying of the Atlantic Cable, Foilhummerum Bay, Valentia

Chairing Canning at Heart's Content

Robert Charles Dudley

1866

Watercolour drawing, 'Chairing Canning at Heart's Content' / Robert Dudley, painted on the 1866 Atlantic Telegraph Cable-laying expedition

photograph. The Nave from the Eastern Dome [the In

England, William; London Stereoscopic Co.

1862

photograph. The Nave from the Eastern Dome [the International Exhibition 1862, interior view prior to opening] / by William England

Harvest Home

Darton and Hodge

1862-1866

Engraving. Harvest Home. Darton and Hodge, Holborn Hill, London [1862-1866] [men, women celebrating] trimmed: 32.4x40.8 cm; on paper: 34x42.5cm;