Watt's type of steam engine indicator and 2 line diagrams, by James Watt, United Kingdom, 1796-1890 Watt's Steam Engine Indicator 1796-1890
Pencil part of a kit branded CerviKit by Cellpath. Similar kits for conventional (dry) smear tests were used in hospitals until 2003 CellPath branded Pencil 1960-2003
Graphite reflector brick for AGR (Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor) nuclear power stations, 1982. 1970-1981
Hand speculum grinding/polishing machine constructed and used by Sir W. Herschel for polishing specula of 6-inch aperture. Hand speculum grinding/polishing machine 1780-1820
Pencil, Great Northern Railway. Sharpened, black. Marked "Venus Hard Copying American Pencil Co. NY 168". " Great Northern Railway". 6 1/2" long. Pencil, Great Northern Railway
This graphite pencil drawing of the Great Nebula in Orion was made by John Frederick William Herschel (1792-1871) while on a trip to South Africa in 1835. Herschel was able to draw the nebula with the aid of a 20 feet reflector telescope at 'Feldhausen' in the Cape of Good Hope. The drawing is probably one that is referred to in his diary entry for the date, Sunday 4 January 1835. The Great Nebula in Orion as seen in the 20 feet Reflector at Feldhausen - Cape of Good Hope Sunday 4 January 1835
Drawing, charcoal and red and white chalk, A smith and his mate working a 30 cwt compressed air hammer in the Smithy at Crewe railway works, by Robin Comyns Carr, about 1943. Depicts the smith and his colleague holding a component in position beneath the hammer. A third member of the team, the hammer driver, stands next to them, partially hidden by the frame of the machine. Drawing, charcoal and red and white chalk circa 1943
Sketch of arm splint drying in front of fire grate by Paul Drury. Annotated graphite sketch depicting a cradle-shape arm splint, perched on an open box, drying in front of a fireplace. To left of fire grate is a portion annotated with ‘crutches’, alongside the arm splint is a length of bandage. Arm splint drying in front of fire grate 1930-1950
Profile study for ‘The Pensioner’ or plaster technician, Mr Edwards by Paul Drury. Graphite profile sketch of Mr Edwards, plaster craftsman, or The Pensioner. The sitter’s head is leftward facing, and a small study of the nose is placed near the face. Jacket and shirt are outlined but not finished. Profile study for 'The Pensioner' aka plaster technician Mr Edwards 1930-1950
Preparatory sketches for ‘The Pensioner’ etching by Paul Drury. Unfinished graphite sketch of The Pensioner, also identified as Mr Edwards, plaster craftsman. Torso length sketch of seated male figure, clasping hands together. Shirt, suit and chair are most finished components with face and hands details omitted. Sketches for 'The Pensioner' etching (Incomplete face) 1930-1950
Sketch of rear view of amputee by Paul Drury. Rear view, full length sketch of amputee, with left leg amputation. He is depicted standing with crutches, wearing shorts. His right leg is in a boot and may have bandages. His artificial left leg is crutch like in form. Rear view of amputee 1930-1950
Sketch of leg splints by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch of leg splints. Leg shaped forms with straps and appendages suspended on a plank cross, placed diagonally across the page. Some colour annotations. Background of image is a room and some other pieces of undefined equipment. Leg splints 1930-1950