Collection

Search our collection

Clear all filters
Image
Category
Maker
On Display
Object type
Place
Material
Date

Demainbray's optical model

1752

Demainbray's optical model

1752

Demainbray's model of a camera obscura

1752

Musical drum, after 1837

after 1837
Spinning wheel Italian, late 17th century.

Spinning wheel Italian, late 17th century.

1651-1700
Double Barometer and thermometer

Double' barometer and thermometer, c. 1740.

1730-1760
Artificial glass horizon in circular fitted wooden case with lid, made by unknown German maker (possibly G.F. Brander, Augsburg?), 1785-1795. Consisting of a circular lacquered brass container with three levelling feet, which holds spirit, covered by a transparent glass plate. When in use, the vessel is filled with spirit leaving an air-gap under the glass to act as a bubble level, which is centred with levelling screws.

Artificial glass horizon.

1785-1795
Model demonstrating distortion of image in an old eye

Model demonstrating distortion of image in an old eye

1752
Triangular glass demonstration prism with fruitwood end-piece and finial handle, unsigned, European, 1700-1799. Glass showing typical imperfections of the period.

Triangular glass demonstration prism with fruitwood end-piece and finial handle

1700-1799