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Gyroscope by Henri Robert

Gyroscope by Henri Robert

1857-1862
Foucault's gyroscope demonstration apparatus; comprising, tripod stand 17 1/2-inch high with suspended circle, gyroscope spinning mechanism, two gyroscopes, small stand with scale, microscope and stand, mahogany stand for adjusting, gyroscope [boxes sold ScM.1806/83/1]. Used at the South Kensington Museums for demonstations.

Gyroscopes for demonstrating the Earth's rotation, 1883

1883
Gyroscope with geared rotation mechanism, cut steel and brass, by Dumoulin-Froment, Paris

Gyroscope with geared rotation mechanism

1880-1900
Demonstration gyroscope built by Poole and Morgan Ltd., Electrical Engineers, Leatherhead, Surrey, England, no.MS87; fitted with brackets, pulleys, and protractors for investigating precession; driven by a 240 V a.c. motor fed via slip rings

Demonstration gyroscope built by Poole and Morgan Ltd.

1950-1979
Gyroscope and gyroscopic top used in the Mechanical Laboratory at the Royal College of Science, South Kensington, London.

Gyroscope and gyroscopic top used in the Mechanical Laboratory at the Royal College of Science

1880-1883