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Sectioned catalyst convertor matrix for car exhaust, 1982-1983

Sectioned catalyst convertor matrix for car exhaust, 1982-1983

1982-1983
Edison's electric carbon filament lamp

Edison's electric carbon filament lamp

1879
Very early Edison carbon filament lamp.

Very early Edison carbon filament lamp.

1879
Three Russian coins of platinum dated 1828

Three Russian coins of platinum dated 1828

1828-31
Langley's Bolometer, 1880-1890

Langley's Bolometer, 1880-1890

1880-1890
Two foot geodetic theodolite, 1826-1828

Two foot geodetic theodolite, 1826-1828

1826-1828
Rectum Thermometer, 1886-1930

Rectum Thermometer, 1886-1930

1886-1930
Heurtley magnifier, 1919.

Heurtley magnifier, 1919.

1919
Brass reflecting circle.

Brass reflecting circle.

1865-1871
Langley's 'Great' Bolometer, 1880-1890

Langley's 'Great' Bolometer, 1880-1890

1880-1890
Borda type repeating circle.

Borda type repeating circle.

1805-1815
Callendar's Bolometer, 1914

Callendar's Bolometer, 1914

1914
Altazimuth theodolite, British, 1816-1850

Altazimuth theodolite, British, 1816-1850

1816-1850
Model of Callendar's Sunshine Receiver, 19th Century

Model of Callendar's Sunshine Receiver, 19th Century

1895-1910
Davy Infra-red Reflection Apparatus.

Davy Infra-red Reflection Apparatus.

1876
Clutch Pencil with Refill, 1977

Clutch Pencil with Refill, 1977

1977
Callendar's Absolute Recording Bolometer, 1905

Callendar's Absolute Recording Bolometer, 1905

1905
Early Platinum Electrical Resistance Thermometer, 1871-1890

Early Platinum Electrical Resistance Thermometer, 1871-1890

1871-1890
X-ray tube with separate anode

X-ray tube with separate anode

1905-1909
Platinum

Platinum

1862-1880
Early Platinum Electrical Resistance Thermometer, 1871-1890

Early Platinum Electrical Resistance Thermometer, 1871-1890

1871-1890
Early Platinum Electrical Resistance Thermometer, 1871-1890

Early Platinum Electrical Resistance Thermometer, 1871-1890

1871-1890
Davidson Photomicrographic Camera

Davidson Photomicrographic Camera

circa 1920
Siemens Pyrometer Sensor, 1890

Siemens Pyrometer Sensor, 1890

1890
Gentilli type tacheometer, Austrian.

Gentilli type tacheometer, Austrian.

1868-1876
McLeod's vacuum gauge (imperfect)

McLeod's vacuum gauge (imperfect)

1880
Crookes' Radiometer, 1872-1879

Crookes' Radiometer, 1872-1879

1872-1879
Frog's Heart Thermometer, 1887

Frog's Heart Thermometer, 1887

1887
X-ray focus tube with adjustable anti-cathode

X-ray focus tube with adjustable anti-cathode

1897
Early Platinum Electrical Resistance Thermometer, 1871-1890

Early Platinum Electrical Resistance Thermometer, 1871-1890

1871-1890
Platinum resistance temperature sensor made by Rosemount Engineering Co.

Platinum resistance temperature sensor made by Rosemount Engineering Co.

Air Temperature Grid, 1902-1930

Air Temperature Grid, 1902-1930

1902-1930
Bulb of a Porcelain Air Thermometer, 1887

Bulb of a Porcelain Air Thermometer, 1887

1887
Heavy-current x-ray tube with separate anode

Heavy-current x-ray tube with separate anode

Air Temperature Grid, 1886-1930

Air Temperature Grid, 1886-1930

1886-1930
Early Platinum Electrical Resistance Thermometer, 1871-1890

Early Platinum Electrical Resistance Thermometer, 1871-1890

1871-1890
Set of 19 standard apothecaries weights by De Grave Short and Co. London, in fitted mahogany case inscribed on lid "WEST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE 1880". 10oz tr. 8oz tr. 6oz tr. 4oz tr. 2oz tr. 1oz tr. 3iv. 3ij. 3i. 3ij 3ts 3i (3ts missing) in brass; 6gm. 5gm. 4gm. 3gm. 2gm. 1gm. 1/2gm. in platinum

Set of nineteen standard apothecaries' weights

1879-1880
Spongy platinum

Spongy platinum

before 1889
One of the first pieces of platinum melted in the oxy-hydrogen flame by M.H. St. Clair Deville. Presented to Faraday about 1859.

platinum (metal)

Platinum rhodium thermocouple with one fireclay sheath, by Cambridge Instrument Company Limited, London, England, 1925-29.

Platinum Rhodium Thermocouple, 1925-29

1925-1929
Paper knife made by F.H.Wollaston from a mass of platinum worked by William Hyde Wollaston

platinum paper knife

Date unknown
Four-stroke Diamler marine engine with frictional clutch and reverse gear, on wood stand, by Diamler Motor Co. Ltd., Coventry, c.1898

Two cylinder dainler engine for marine work

1898
Engineer's transit theodolite, 6.5-inch, by W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, NY, United States, 1911-1920. Fitted with Burt type solar attachment and accessories.

Transit theodolite, American, 1911-1920

1911-1920
Box containing metal wires and working notes made by William Hyde Wollaston. Also conrtains correspondence detailing the history of the objects.

Box containing metal wires and working notes made by William Hyde Wollaston

1800-1815
Platinum electrical resistance thermometer (pyrometer), laboratory pattern, with porcelain tube and fitted with glass tube, by The Cambridge Scientific Instrument Company Limited, Cambridge, England, 1910-14.

Platinum Electrical Resistance Thermometer, 1910-14

1910-1914
Platinum U tubes, from Iridis platinum apparatus (7.990 oz.), consisting of platinum U-shaped tube with two arm attachments connected by white coiling

U-tube from Iridis platinum apparatus

Miniaturised platinum resistance temperature sensor, one of three (E10-005, 80 PF 4F, E13050), by Rosemount Engineering Company Limited, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 1975-78.

Platinum Resistance Temperature Sensor, 1975-78

1975-1978
`Uni-curve' interchangeable curve-matched bead, temperature sensor, type UUA41J1, resistance 10,000 ohms at 25°C, made by Fenwal Electronics Limited, 1994

Platinum Resistance Temperature Sensor, 1994.

1994
Platinum crucible with lid

Platinum crucible with lid

Double sounding quintant invented by Rear-Admiral Frederick Beechey, and made by William Cary, London, about 1847. Anodized brass frame, polished brass limb, a circular brass handle. Signed on the limb: Cary, London. Marked on the limb: Da.96. Inlaid silver scale with two graduations, the lower from the left from -35° to 165° every 30', measuring to 145°; the upper, from the right, from -15° to 155°, measuring to 158°. Two silver verniers to 1'; zero at the left (lower) and at the right (upper). The lower tangent screw and clamping screw are on the back of the index arm, which is on the back of the frame; the upper tangent screw is on the back of the index arm, the clamping screw is on the front. No shades. Two index glasses, adjustment by screws, one horizon glass with two silvered portions and clear glass in between; adjustment by a screw and a capstan screw. Threaded telescope bracket; perpendicular adjustment by rising-piece. Telescope (70 mm) erect image. No box.

Double sounding quintant.

1845-1850