Thumbscrew, France, 1601-1850
1601-1850
Arkwright's Water Frame, 1775
1775
Vaginal Speculum for Applying Leeches
1801-1830
Early inhaler for ether anaesthesia
1847-1848
Difference Engine No. 1
circa 1832
Snuff Box, England, 1771-1830
1771-1830
Wooden Acupuncture Model
1681
Coalbrookdale by Night by Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg
1801
Dental Pelican for Tooth Pulling
1701-1800
Dental instruments used for tooth pulling, France, 1700-1800
1700-1800
Cat-o-nine Tails, United Kingdom, 1700-1850
1700-1850
Rotative Steam Engine by Boulton and Watt, 1788
1788
Napier's Bones
1690
Watch in a puddingstone, gold and diamond case by John Leroux
1775-1785
Islamic horary quadrant, 1727-1728
1727-1728
Carved wooden figure of Job covered in boils, Europe, 1750-1850
1750-1850
Laennec's stethoscope
1815-1825
Lunardi's second balloon ascending from St. George's Fields, 1785
1785-1790
Cubical polyhedral sundial
1751-1800
'Memento mori' watch in the form of a skull, known as the 'Mary Queen of Scots' watch.
1780-1850
Original preparation of quinine by Pelletier and Caveton
1820
'Wagon' Boiler, 19th Century
1801-1840 (original); 1901 (model)
Dental key
1725-1780
Phrenological head of Francis Gall
1823
Prototype of the Brougham carriage
1838
Phrenological head
1821
Sewing machine by Elias Howe
circa 1846
Arkwright's prototype spinning machine, 1769.
1769
Early balance spring watch by Thomas Tompion
1675-1679
Theodolite used for the Principal Triangulation of Great Britain
1791
Armillary sphere by Girolamo Della Volpaia
1554
Orrery made by John Rowley for the Earl of Orrery
1712-1713
Marine Timekeeper known as 'H5' by John Harrison and Son 1770
1770
Rocket locomotive
1829
Scold's Bridle Mask which partially covers face
1550-1800
Medal commemorating the Montgolfier unmanned balloon ascent
1783
Medal, Blanchard's balloon ascent, Nuremberg, Germany, 1787
1785
Medal commemorating balloon flight of Blanchard at Frankfurt
1785
Pharmacy storage jar used for theriac
1725-1755
Gold amulet in the form of a cobra
2000-100 BCE
Watt's end measuring machine
1776
Remains of Little Eaton Gangway coal wagon, c 1798
1793-1803
Arthington Tunnel memorial plaque, 1849
1849
Slamannan Railway commemorative plaque
1840
Decorated keystone from South Stockton arch, Thornaby station
1842
Railway bridge section
1850
Seal die, Great North of England, Clarence & Hartlepool Junction Railway
1837
Seal die, Ashby De La Zouch Canal Company
1794
Dental pelican
1601-1760
Small white marble bowl-like mortar
1601-1800