Pye B16T television receiver

Television

1946-1948

PYE B16T table-top television receiver, manufactured by Pye Limited, East Anglia, England, 1946-1948.

Marconiphone 706 television receiver

Television

1938

Marconiphone 5-inch tabletop combined television and radio receiver Model 706, 1938; incorporates 'Emiscope' picture-tube (1981-474).

Model 20T6 television

Television

c.1956

Model 20T6 television made by Ferranti Ltd, Moston, c.1956.

Baird Townsman television receiver

Television

c. 1949

Baird Townsman console television receiver, serial number T2925, with instruction manual, 1949

Alba TRG097AC Combined Radiogram Television Receiver

Television

1951

Alba TRG097AC combined radiogram and television receiver, 1951.

HMV model 1892 television receiver

Television

c. 1959

HMV monochrome television receiver, Model 1892, manufactured about 1959. The set has a 13 channel tuner which also includes VHF radio. The cabinet is made from a single piece of veneered steamed plywood.

Murphy model A104 radio receiver, by Murphy Radio

Radio Communication

1944-1948

Murphy model A104 radio receiver, by Murphy Radio Limited, Murphy Radio Limited, 1944-1948. Restored 1981. 5-valve domestic receiver of advanced flat baffle design and incorporating optically-projected scale for short wave band.

Optical balance level, after a type used in the 17th Century

Surveying

1700-1799

Optical balance level, after a type used in the 17th Century, British, 1700-1799

Ekco TA201 television receiver

Television

1939

Ekco TA201 television receiver, 1939. 7" vision only.

control console for CDC 6600 super computer, 1968

Computing & Data Processing

1968

Control Console for CDC 6600 Super Computer, made by Control Data Limited, United States, 1968

three mainframe bays from CDC 6600 super computer, 1968

Computing & Data Processing

1968

Three mainframe bays (bays 1, 2 and 4) for CDC 6600 Super Computer made by Control Data Limited, United States, 1968

Col-R-Tel mechanical colour convertor

Television

c. 1955

'Colortel' mechanical colour adaptor, to fit onto the front of the monochrome television set to convert NTSC-compatible monchrome set to colour using a field sequential disc. Made by Color Converter Inc. c. 1955. Part of the Donald Fleming Collection of North American television receivers. Accompanying converter chassis is missing.

zograscope

Photographic Technology

1815-1825

Zogroscope. Pedestal viewer for small pictures, c. 1820. 14 x 20 cm mirror in pivoted frame with 10cm viewing bi-convex lens with telescopic column giving height varying from 34 to 50cm. With a wooden screw fitting. Fluted decoration on lower column and small amount of inlay. Lead weighted base.

Ferranti radiogram.

Sound Reproduction

Ferranti radiogram.

Ferranti model 455 radiogram.

Sound Reproduction

Ferranti model 455 radiogram.

HMV 900 Television Receiver

Television

1937

HMV 900 monochrome television receiver, dual standard 205/405 lines, with built-in four-band radio, 1937. Hinged lid on top with viewing mirror. Model Number 900, Serial Number 10092.

Bush Television Receiver Model TV11A

Television

1949

Bush monochrome tabletop television receiver Model TV11A, table model, Serial No 56/02695, manufactured by Bush Radio Ltd, 1949. Wooden version of TV12.

Philips T43-TU15 console television receiver

Television

1950-1959

Philips T43-TU15 console television receiver, type 14370-15, serial no.M2752, manufactured about 1955.

Pye B18T 9" monchrome television, 1949

Television

1948-1949

Pye B18T 9" monochrome television receiver, manufactured by Pye Ltd, 1948-1949. Serial Number 690235.

Cossor 1210 television receiver

Television

1938-1939

Cossor 1210 15" monochrome television receiver, manufactured by A C Cossor Limited, 1938-1939, Serial No 38542.

Megalethoscope

Photographic Technology

1862

Megalethoscope by Charles Ponti of Venice.

Hallicrafters 505 televison receiver

Television

1948

Hallicrafters model 505 television receiver,1948. Missing its brown rubber screen bezel & safety 'glass' (Perspex) SEE HAZARD RECORD.

Plaque presented to replica Rocket at Steamexpo 1986

Miscellanea & Curiosities

1986

Commemoration plaque, 'Presented to Rocket in appreciation for attendance at Steamexpo May 23 - June 1, 1986, Vancouver, B.C. Canada.' Overall: 35 mm x 306 mm x 227 mm.

Floor Standing Cabinet for StoringTaxiphote Slides

Photographic Technology

1915-1925

Floor standing cabinet for storing taxiphote stereo transparency slides, unknown manufacturer about 1920.

Cabinet stereoscope

Photographic Technology

1890-1920

Cabinet stereoscope viewer, manufactured by unknown maker about 1910. Body walnut veneered with brass handles. Stereographs carried in wooden frame on endless canvass belts. Rack focusing eyepieces, with interocular separation (hinge detaching). Double lid with mirrors, hinged rear panel with mirrors for transparencies. Small lockable door on side for access to stereographs.

Pye Vision-only 5 inch television receiver

Radio Communication

1938

Pye vision-only 5 inch television receiver, model 817, by Pye Limited, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, 1938. Restored to working order in 1980.

Cabinet stereoscope

Photographic Technology

Cabinet approx 253x510x280mm; walnut veneer with inlaid corners; rack focused eyepieces (hoods chipped); Fluted glass knobs for turning belt of stereograph holders (tape broken); Hinged lids, one with mirror; ground glass (cracked).

Stereo-Graphoscope

Photographic Technology

1880-1910

Stereo-graphoscope with large magnifying lens. Floor standing, on casters, ebonised wood with chased and inlaid decoration, ornamental handles. Unknown manufacturer, about 1900.

Floor Standing Cabinet Stereoscope Viewer

Photographic Technology

1890-1930

Floor standing cabinet stereoscope viewer with rack focused eyepiece, made by unknown manufacturer about 1910. Internal fabric belt with wire frames or stereographs.

Delivery tricycle

Road Transport

1909-1938

Alldays and Onions box-type delivery tricycle, c. 1938, used by Scott's bakery of Portsmouth. Frame made to patent No. 3454 of 1909.

Ferranti,radiogram/record play

Sound Reproduction

Ferranti radiogram record player, RC70B