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Crookes' tube for showing the phosphorescence of diamonds

Crookes' tube for showing the phosphorescence of diamonds

1979-1888

Faience amulet, eye, Egyptian, 4000-30BC

Eye amulet

4000-30 BCE

Faience amulet, plaque of Anubis, Egyptian, 4000-30BC

Faience amulet

4000-30 BCE

Plaster copy of statue of the 5th dynasty Egyptian priest Anisakha, original in Egyptian Museum Cairo 2600-2300 BCE

Plaster copy of statue of the 5th dynasty Egyptian priest Anisakha

2600-2300 BCE

Faience amulet, Isis nursing infant Horus, Egyptian, 4000 to 30 BC

Faience amulet

4000-30 BCE

Bas relief (copy) showing surgical operations, from tomb of Ankhmahor, Saqqara, Egypt, 6th Dynasy, 2600-2400BC

Bas relief (copy) showing surgical operations

2600-2400 BCE

Working model of James Watt's straight-line motion

Watt's Straight Line Motion, 1784

1784 (original); 1986 (model)

Models of four horses with draught harness based on plates to agriculture in A. Rees, cyclopedia, 1819, scale 1:16

Models of four horses with draught harness based on plates to agriculture in A. Rees

1988, model; 1701-1800, original

Alabaster bottle, Egyptian, probably New Kingdom, 1580-1350BC

Alabaster bottle

2000-1350 BCE

Model of chronometer escapement, for use with a projecting latern, made by Dent, 1950-1883. Represents the detent chronometer escapement, invented by Thomas Earnshaw 1777-1787. This escapement was typically used in marine chronometers.

Model representing Earnshaw's detent chronometer escapement, 1950-1883

1950-1883

Seated statue (copy) of chief Egyptian physician Nin-ankh-re, 6th Dynasty, Egypt, 2600-2400BC

Seated statue (copy) of chief Egyptian physician Nin-ankh-re

2600-2400 BCE

Plaster cast of Egyptian statue of Amenhotep, son of Hapu director of building at Thebes

Plaster cast of Egyptian statue of Amenhotep

2000-500 BCE

Stone herm or pillar, in form of a satyr, with a serpent entwined around lower half, was set up on Nadside to protect bracelet from evil, found on site of Forum of Augustus, Rome, 23BC-14

Stone herm or pillar

23-14

Faience amulet, djed, Egyptian, 4000-30BC

Faience amulet, djed, Egyptian, 4000-30BC

4000-30 BCE

Earthenware oil jar, Egyptian, probably New Kingdom, 1580-1350BC

Earthenware oil jar

2000-1350

Alabaster kohl pot, Egyptian, probably New Kingdom, 1580BC-1350BC

Alabaster kohl pot

2000-1350

Alabaster cosmetic ointment spoon in form of hand, Egyptian, 2000BC to 100BC

Alabaster cosmetic ointment spoon in form of hand

2000-1000

AJAX toaster, made in Japan in the late 1970s or early 1980s, used in Greater Manchester, one of the first of its kind to be imported into the UK, the design includes the unusual feature of a clockwork timer, rather than an automatic pop-up mechanism, meaning the toast could be put on for a precise ammount of time and preventing burnt breakfast.

Ajax toaster with clockwork timer

1975-1884

10" x 14" coloured drawing of clutches, c. mounted on a wood block board. Being conical,periferal and rim friction clutches and a self disengaging clutch.

10" x 14" coloured drawing of clutches

1954, drawing; circa 1800 objects

Lever watch in pinchbeck case by S. Weatherill, 1770-1818, Liverpool, no.741, silver dial, (chain twisted, hand bent) crank roller, donated by Evan Roberts in 1916

Lever watch in case with dial and crank roller

1770-1818

Coloured drawing of Parsons Rotary Steam Engine, 1884, scale 1:8 (from drawing 1935-205 presented by Col. Kitson Clark)

Coloured drawing of Parsons' Rotary Steam Engine

1884; circa 1935

Photograph showing types of spur wheel teeth from J. Leupold's "Theatrum Machinarum Generale", 1724

Photograph showing types of spur wheel teeth from J. Leupold's "Theatrum Machinarum Generale"

1922; 1724

Excavated portion of neolithic cranium, showing shanks of bone disease, French, 3500-2001BC

Excavated portion of neolithic cranium

3500-2001 BCE

Skull, no mandible or facial skeleton, said to be young adult female, from Upper Nile region, inscription Egyptian, 2000 BC-1900

Human Skull

2000-1900 BCE

FEPS flexion extention pronation and supination apparatus for exercising the arm, forarm, hand and wrist, occupational therapy device, fixed to a table to make product such as brushes, 1930-70.

FEPS flexion extention pronation and supination apparatus for exercising the arm

1930-70

Notice. North Eastern Railway. The North Eastern Railway forms part of the East Coast Route to Scotland - the shortest route between London and Edinburgh, Perth, Aberdeen and the North of Scotland. (Through Carriages/Special Touring Facilities/Docks at Tyne Dock, Hartlepool and West Hartlepool, Middlesbro' and Kingston-upon-Hull). January 1896. Black text on white background. With (on reverse): Local Map of the North Eastern Railway network. Printed by Ben Johnson & Co, York.

the north eastern railway forms part of the east coast route

1896/01

Handbill. North Eastern Railway. Special Third Class Return Tickets to Keswick from Leeds (New Station), Ilkley, Otley, Bradford, Harrogate, etc, every Friday and Saturday, 19 May - 28 October 1893. Published April 1893. Printed by Ben Johnson & Co, Printers, York.

special third class return tickets to Keswick

1893-04

Mummified infant, no provenance, Egyptian, 2000-101BCE (see note).

Mummified infant, Egypt, 2000-101 BCE

2000-101 BCE

Contemporary dockyard structural model, scale 1:60 (unrigged), of the lower part (keel to just above waterline) of the hull, of a 1st-Rate 100-guns, of George I reign, by Woolwich Dockyard, Woolwich, London, England, 1714-1727, and restored by Frederick Charles Ihlee, Paston Hall, near Perborough, England, 1933-1938

Structural model of the lower part of the hull of First Rate warship of George I reign

1714-1727; 1933-1938

model, scale 1:10, European Communication Satellite, serial number 0066.

Model, scale 1:10, European Communication Satellite

1970-80

model, scale 1:20, Europa satellite, serial number 0085.

Model, scale 1:20, Europa satellite

1970-80

Colour print. Great Western Railway "Cornishman" Express hauled by a 4-2-2 Locomotive No 3046 "Lord od the Isles". Produced from a photograph taken on 12th August 1899. Published as a Supplement to The Railway Magazine, December 1899. 9.1732 x 22.8346 in.

Great Western Railway "Cornishman" Express Train

1899/12

Colour print. Great Western Railway "Cornishman" Express Train. (Produced from a photograph taken on 12 August 1899 near Bath with the "Cornishman" hauled by 4-2-2 Locomotive No 3046 "Lord of the Isles"). Printed by Brumby & Clarke Ltd, Hull and London. Published as a Supplement to The Railway Magazine, December 1899. 10.8268 x 23.8189 in.

Great Western Railway "Cornish Man" Express Train

1899/12

Notice. London & North Western Railway. Cheap Tickets to Manchester from Glazebury, Astley and Barton Moss will be issued every Saturday until further notice. December 1897 (for January issue). Black text on orange background. LNWR ref: NED-No19/S. Printed by McCorquodale and Co Limited, Printers, London; Works,Newton. Stuck to paper.

Cheap tickets to Manchester

1897/12

Notice. London & North Western Railway. Cheap Tickets to Manchester from Glazebury, Astley and Barton Moss will be issued every Saturday until further notice. October 1897 (for November issue). Black text on green background. LNWR ref: NED-No46/S. Printed by McCorquodale and Co Limited, Printers, London; Works,Newton. Stuck to paper; faded with losses to edges.

Cheap tickets to Manchester

1897/10

Notice. London Brighton & South Coast Railway. Muzzling of Dogs. February 1896. Black text on white background. Printed by Waterlow and Sons Limited, Printers, London Wall, London. Stuck to card.

muzzling of dogs

1896/02

Pencil drawing. Copy of a lithograph of 1846 of Wharfedale (Arthington) Viaduct, made c1985. Shows river with viaduct under construction. 400 x 500mm. Text:-Engineer, Thomas Grainger Esqre, Contractor james Bray Esqre, Foundation Stone laid March 31st 1846 by Henry Cooper Marshall Esqre, Chairman of Leeds and Thirsk Railway. The quantity of stone used in its erection will exceed 50000tons. Twentyone arches. span of Arch 60ft. Rise of Arch 21ft Greatest height 90ft. Lowest height 60ft. Length of viaduct 1510ft. Width of roadway 30ft. 15.748 x 19.685 in.

Wharfedale (Arthington) Viaduct

circa 1985, copy; 1846, original

Photographs, an album of 47 silver gelatin prints, captioned, featuring construction of a 54 ton Trolley Wagon with gun at Gateshead Works, 1-13 September 1914. Also features staff involved in construction and after it was fitted with a gun. Album: dark green hardback covers, 245 x 182mm. Front inside cover shows technical details of wagon, back inside cover shows illustration of a bulldog standing on Union Jack flag. 24 pages, prints 6¼ x 4 ins.

Gateshead trolley wagon album

1-13 September 1914

Egyptian funerary statue of man and wife, granite, Old Kingdom, from plain of Memphis

Egyptian funerary statue of man and wife

4000-1000 BCE

Reproduction in plaster of an early Korean rain gauge (circa 1821) which is a copy of an older one of 1770 at the Korean observatory in Incheon (formerly known as Chemulpo). (see note)

Reproduction of early Korean rain gauge, 1821, with base

1911-1923

Handbill (double-sided). London Midland & Scottish Railway. Cook's Cheap Tickets to Gargrave, Bell Busk, Giggleswick, Clapham, Bentham, Ingleton, Settle, Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Ribblehead and Dent from Leeds, Bradford, Shipley, etc, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 3 May-28 October 1933. Published April 1933. Printed by Bemrose & Sons Ltd, Derby and London. Slight damage and marking at top.

Cook''s cheap tickets to ...

1933-04

Colour print. Great Central Railway Express Locomotive No 881. Designed by Mr Harry Pollitt, Locomotive Engineer (with engine details). Printed by Alf Cooke, Queen's Printer, Leeds. Published as a Supplement to 'The Railway Magazine', November 1899, vol 5 p.480. 6.4961 x 9.4488 in.

Great Central Railway Express Locomotive No 881

1899-11

Colour print. Great Northern Railway Expess Locomotive No 990 fitted with Davies and Metcalfe's Patent Exhaust Steam Injector. Printed by Alf Cooke, Queen's Printer, Leeds. Published as a Supplement to 'The Railway Magazine', December 1898.

Great Northern Railway Express Locomotive No 990

1898/12

Coloured postcard. London & North Western Railway. Dining Saloon. Exterior and interior views. Revised series. Published November 1904. (Printed by McCorquodale & Co Limited).

Coloured postcard. London & North Western Railway. Dining Saloon. Exterior and interior views

1904-11

Colour print. Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Express Locomotive No 1400. Designed by Mr. J.A.F. Aspinall, Chief Mechanical Engineer. (With engine details.) Printed by Alf Cooke, Queen's Printer, Leeds. Published as a Supplement to The Railway Magazine, July 1899, vol. 5, p.96.

Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Express Locomotive No 1400

1899/07

Coin. Gold, of Britain. Obv. (concave), a horse galloping, palm branch and pellet above, inscribed CVNO. (Cunobelinus, king of the Trinobantes); rev., (convex), an ear of bearded wheat, CAMV. (Camulodunum, or Colchester). Struck about A.D. 30 (?). Diam. 5/8 in. 4.1 grams. 71. 7s. V&A no. 6712-1857.

Ancient British Gold Coin of Cunobelinus

30 CE

5 dried dates on tissue paper in glass container with lid, probably grave goods, Egyptian, 3500BC to 1500BC

5 dried dates on tissue paper in glass container with lid

3500-1500

Part of skull showing depressed fracture, prehistoric cemetery, Gebel Moya. From a late Neolithic combined cemetery and settlement locality in south-central Sudan. It was excavated from 1911-14 over four seasons by Sir Henry Wellcome

Skull from excavation at Jebel Moya, 1911-1914

5000-1 BCE

2 pieces of metatarsal bone, showing extosis, from prehistoric cemetery at Gebel-Moya, Sudan

2 pieces of metatarsal bone

5000-1 BCE

Book, paper, card, bookcloth, London Brighton & South Coast Railway Stock of Locomotive Engines, printed forms filled in by hand with details of engines including number, name, home station/depot, type, cylinder details, designer, constructer, etc. Filled in on 31 December 1899.

London Brighton & South Coast Railway Stock of Locomotive Engines December 1899

1899-12

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