Comptometer by Felt and Tarrant Mfg. Co. Chicago

Mathematics

1915-1920

Comptometer by Felt and Tarrant Mfg. Co. Chicago, c. 1915

Electron Density Map of Myoglobins, 3D Representation, 1957

Experimental Chemistry

1957

Perspex electron density map of a myoglobin molecule, a three-dimensional representation, to a resolution of 6Ä [Angstrom unit] comprising 16 sheets, c. 1957

Revolution of constant negative curvature

Mathematics

1910

Single surface of revolution of constant negative curvature

Vitruvici de Architectura libri decem

Printed Books

1543

One book by Vitruvius Pollis Marcus "M. Vitruvii de Architectura libri decem". Argenterati, 1543.

Pair of dice made of ivory cellulose nitrate with black markings

Plastics and Modern Materials

1900-1930

Pair of dice made of ivory cellulose nitrate with black markings, first part of 20th century

Book for Mathematica 1.0 Software

Computing & Data Processing

1988

Book for Mathematica 1.0 Software, by Wolfram, U.S.A, 1988

MATLAB Version 1.3 Program Disc Serial No: 13239

Computing & Data Processing

1985

MATLAB Version 1.3 Disc, made by MathWorks, United Kingdom, 1985

Comptometer, manual operation

Mathematics

1930-1940

Comptometer, manual operation, sterling keyboard with 13 digit display, ser. no. 303421, by Felt and Tarrant

Burroughs Class 4 1000 hand operated adding and listing machine with keyboard for Sterling currency

Mathematics

1925-1935

Burroughs Class 4 1000 hand operated adding and listing machine with keyboard for Sterling currency, serial number 4-1282626 with bag

Doorcase 56 Lincoln’s Inn Fields

Temporary Exhibitions

c.1750

Doorcase 56 Lincoln’s Inn Fields

Sycamore (wood) case with lid, for the Mark of Alicante from the Castlereagh Collection

Weighing & Measuring

1800-1818

Sycamore (wood) case with lid, for weights from the Castlereagh Collection for Alicante, Spain, unsigned, Alicante, Valencia, Spain, 1815-1818

Castlereagh cabinet for weights

Weighing & Measuring

1815-1818

36-drawer wooden cabinet, with drawers numbered 37 to 72, from the Viscount Castlereagh Collection of weights, unsigned, 1815-1818

Avoirdupois weight (standard)

Weighing & Measuring

1588

One of eleven Queen Elizabeth's third set of Exchequer standard avoirdupois weights, flat circular nested weights in bronze, 8 drachms marked 1588, crown over EL, A, Reg.XXX

Combined replica sleeve and original ball and socket for plane table outfit by W. & S. Jones

Surveying

1801-1830

Combined replica sleeve and original ball and socket for plane table outfit by W. & S. Jones, 30 Holborn, London, England, 1801-30.

Plane table board for plane table outfit by W. & S. Jones

Surveying

1801-1830

Plane table board for plane table outfit by W. & S. Jones, 30 Holborn, London, 1801-1830. Fitted with modern sheet of paper.

Chronometer in Gold Case by Thomas Earnsham, 1795-1810

Time Measurement

1795-1810

Gold-cased Chronometer watch no.728 made by Thomas Earnshaw, 1795-1810

Avoirdupois weight (standard)

Weighing & Measuring

1588

One of eleven Queen Elizabeth's third set of Exchequer standard avoirdupois weights, flat circular nested weights in bronze, 4lbs., marked 1588, crown over EL, A, Reg.XXX

Avoirdupois weight (standard)

Weighing & Measuring

1588

One of eleven Queen Elizabeth's third set of Exchequer standard avoirdupois weights, flat circular nested weights in bronze, 8 oz. marked 1588, crown over EL, A, Reg.XXX

Burroughs hand operated adding and listing machine

Mathematics

1913

Burroughs hand operated adding and listing machine, serial no. 5029, by Burroughs Adding Machine Company, Detroit, dated 1913.

Maple V 5.0 Software Manual

Computing & Data Processing

1997

Maple V 5.0 Software Manual, by Maplesoft, Canada, 1997

Set of 8 brass nested cup weights for the Mark of Alicante from the Castlereagh Collection for Alicante

Weighing & Measuring

1800-1818

Set of 8 brass nested cup weights for the Mark of Alicante from the Castlereagh Collection for Alicante, Spain, unsigned, Alicante, Valencia, Spain, 1815-1818

Sectioned catalyst convertor matrix for car exhaust, 1982-1983

Environmental Science & Technology

1982-1983

Ceramic catalyst convertor matrix removed from exhaust system of a (C-registered) 1982-83 Toyota Carina motor car that had travelled 50,000 miles, unsigned, 1982-1983. The matrix was removed for testing in 1986.

Model, scale 1:30, of 240 ft wooden receiving tower for CH (Chain Home) radar, Mark II West Coast pattern

Radio Communication

1940-1962

Model, scale 1:32, of 247 ft wooden receiving tower for CH (Chain Home) radar, Mark II West Coast pattern, designed by Dept W.8 Air Ministry in 1940, unknown maker, British, 1940-1962

Avoirdupois weight (standard)

Weighing & Measuring

1588

One of eleven Queen Elizabeth's third set of Exchequer standard avoirdupois weights, flat circular nested weights in bronze, 2 oz. marked 1588, crown over EL, A, Reg.XXX

Avoirdupois weight (standard)

Weighing & Measuring

1588

One of eleven Queen Elizabeth's third set of Exchequer standard avoirdupois weights, flat circular nested weights in bronze, 1 oz. marked 1588, crown over EL, A, Reg.XXX

Avoirdupois weight (standard)

Weighing & Measuring

1588

One of eleven Queen Elizabeth's third set of Exchequer standard avoirdupois weights, flat circular nested weights in bronze, 4 oz. marked 1588, crown over EL, A, Reg.XXX

Tripod for plane table outfit by W. & S. Jones

Surveying

1801-1830

Tripod for plane table outfit by W. & S. Jones, 30 Holborn, London, England, 1801-1830

Early model wooden-case comptometer by Felt and Tarrant Manufacturing Co.

Mathematics

1887-1903

Early model wooden-case comptometer by Felt and Tarrant Manufacturing Co., Chicago, USA.

GPS receiver

Navigation

Precision Lightweight GPS Receiver (PLGR), Rockwell Collins, 1993.

Navigational Computor Mark III

Mathematics

Navigational Computor Mark III, calculating device for aerial navigation

Architect's drawing instruments

Mathematics

Set of architect's drawing instruments by various makers contained in 4 trays in fitted wooden box 19 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches

Set of 7 square brass grain weights and two folded pieces of paper: one of which is inscribed with ‘Alicante’, for the Mark of Alicante from the Castlereagh Collection

Weighing & Measuring

1800-1818

Set of 7 square brass grain weights: 12 gn, 9 gn, 6 gn, 4 gn, 2 gn, 1 gn, and two folded pieces of paper: one of which is inscribed with ‘Alicante’, from the Castlereagh Collection for Alicante, Spain, unsigned, Alicante, Valencia, Spain, 1815-1818

Stand for Precision Lightweight GPS Receiver (PLGR)

Navigation

Stand for Precision Lightweight GPS Receiver (PLGR), Rockwell Collins, 1993.

Model, scale 1:30, of 240 ft wooden receiving tower for CH (Chain Home) radar, Mark I East Coast pattern

Radio Communication

1936-1962

Model, scale 1:32, of 247 ft wooden receiving tower for CH (Chain Home) radar, Mark I East Coast pattern, designed by Air Ministry Works Directorate in 1936, redesigned by Dept W.8 Air Ministry in 1938, unknown maker, British, 1938-1962

Special metal protractor for machine for finding the roots of cubic equations

Mathematics

Special metal protractor for machine for finding the roots of cubic equations both real and impossible

Part of Two foot geodetic theodolite, British, 1826-1828

Surveying

1826-1828

Two-foot geodetic theodolite with cast iron base and mahogany stand, by Troughton and Simms, London, England, 1826-28. Fitted with three bubble levels and eight reading microscopes. First used in 1828 for checking the Lough Foyle base.

Tables of lifetimes, annuities, and premiums

Printed Books

1864

Book, "English life table : tables of lifetimes, annuities, and premiums ", by William Farr, M.D., F.R.S., D.C.L., 1864 (605 pp)

Avoirdupois weight (standard)

Weighing & Measuring

1588

One of eleven Queen Elizabeth's third set of Exchequer standard avoirdupois weights, flat circular nested weights in bronze, 2lbs., marked 1588, crown over EL, A, Reg.XXX

Avoirdupois weight (standard)

Weighing & Measuring

1588

One of eleven Queen Elizabeth's third set of Exchequer standard avoirdupois weights, flat circular nested weights in bronze, 4 drachms marked 1588, crown over EL, A, Reg.XXX

Avoirdupois weight (standard)

Weighing & Measuring

1588

One of eleven Queen Elizabeth's third set of Exchequer standard avoirdupois weights, flat circular nested weights in bronze, 1lb., marked 1588, crown over EL, A, Reg.XXX

Castlereagh cabinet for weights

Weighing & Measuring

1815-1818

36-drawer wooden cabinet, with drawers numbered 1 to 36, from the Viscount Castlereagh Collection of weights, unsigned, 1815-1818

Anamorphosis Painting of Perspective View of a Ship Model

.Unattributed

1744-1774

An anamorphosis painting of a perspective stern view of a ship model / Artist unknown, c.1744-1774. Oil on panel; 43.5 x 52.5 cm in gilded frame, 53.5 x 62 x 4.3 cm. Formerly attributed to 'Van de Velde'. Panel is made from three pieces of wood, the paint overlaid. Painted viewing circle encloses an image of a woman's head. Ship model is of French origin; mounted upon a marbled tabletop. With cylindrical mirror (see 1948-326/2) and anamorphic prints (see 1948-326/3-22).

Clockwork drive, for refracting telescope of 5.9-inch aperture

Astronomy

1829

Clockwork drive designed by the Rev. Sheepshank for refracting telescope of 5.9-inch aperture by Dollond mounted on English type equatorial mounting

The London Hospital Survival Predictor, London, England, 1972

Clinical Diagnosis

1972

The London Hospital Survival Predictor, 1972

Demonstration model of Babbage's Difference Engine No. 1, 19th century.

Computing & Data Processing

1871-1900

Trial model for part of Babbage's difference engine, on board

Brunsviga manual calculator model B 13RM ser.no.16459 by Olympia Werke AG

Mathematics

1965-1975

Brunsviga manual calculator model B 13RM ser.no.16459 by Olympia Werke AG, Wilhelmshaven but made in Spain.

Nested cup weights, brass

Weighing & Measuring

1800-1818

Boxed set of 9 brass nested cup weights for a Mark of 8 ounces for gold and silver from the Castlereagh Collection for Barcelona (Spain).

Motor driven Disk Memory Unit

Computing & Data Processing

Motor driven Disk Memory Unit, for Elliott/NRDC 401 Computer MkI, c. 1953

Cabinet No.6

Computing & Data Processing

Cabinet No.6, for Elliott/NRDC 401 Computer MkI, c. 1953

Human skull, marked with phrenological divisions, United Kingdom, 1821-1899

Psychology, Psychiatry & Anthropometry

1821-1899

Human skull, marked with phrenological divisions, from the British Phrenological Society.