Sample of "fused earth" from first atomic bomb explosion at Alamogordo, N.M., on July 16th 1945, contained in a metal and glass holder, diameter 102mm, height 33mm Fused earth sample from first atomic bomb explosion Nuclear Physics 1945
A small glass beaker, narrow at the base and widending towards the top with a spout. The glass is blue/ purple in colour. This beaker was used by Marie Skłodowska-Curie in her research, and the glass has been discoloured by radiation emanating from radium, likely solutions of radium salts. Glass flask used by Marie Curie, late 19th-early 20th century. Laboratory Medicine 1890-1920
Rotalix rotating anode x-ray tube (part of Rotalix chest radiography plant), by Philips, 1930-1939. Rotalix rotating anode x-ray tube (part of Rotalix chest radiography plant) X-rays 1930-1939
"Radium button", with instructions and holder. "Radium button", with instructions and holder. Radiomedicine
Modification of a three pointer altimeter presentation to attempt to eliminate an inherent fault whereby a misreading can occur when pointers are obscured. Modification of a three pointer altimeter presentation Farnborough
Altimeter, three pointer type, by Kollsman Instrument Division of Square D Company, New York, United States, 1920-1970. Mfr.'s part number 371K-05 D. Order No. AC26969. Altimeter, three pointer type, 1920-1970 Navigation 1920-1970
Emanator, metal, with cardboard box, by Radium-Vita, Thames House, Victoria, London, SW1, England, 1930-1940. Radium emanator Radiomedicine 1930-1940
Box, for gold plated medal, by William Joseph Taylor, Holborn, London, England, 1895-1905 Box, for gold plated medal Coins, Medals & Tokens 1895-1905
Glass infant's feeding bottle in shape of bird with three legs, Persian(?) Glass infant's feeding bottle in shape of bird with three legs Nursing & Hospital Furnishings
Prototype air speed unit, Type B. Used with Westland Whirlwind helicopter. Prototype air speed unit Farnborough
Contacting altimeter. Designed for use in dive bomber. Circa 1944. Contacting altimeter Farnborough c. 1944
Smith sectric alarm clock, electric, made of dark brown phenol formaldehyde, plug attached, c. 1940. Made in England by Smith's English Clocks, Cricklewood, London Alarm clock with luminous hands and numeral dots, and attached plug Plastics and Modern Materials
CuA cauldron for Round bottomed flask, contained radioactive material CuA cauldron for Round bottomed flask, contained radioactive material Experimental Chemistry
Glass perfume bottle cum vinaigrette, cylindrical, double-ended with 2 repousse silver lids Glass perfume bottle cum vinaigrette Pharmacy-ware
Lapel badge, gilt metal and enamelled front, possibly Budapest, double white cross, Hungarian, 1900-1915 Lapel badge Wellcome Medals 1900-1915
From Kodak box 292 66C 102L 13B (AA Crank type B) pointer on dial (angle on bow). "Angle on Bow" ship dial Photographic Technology
Dial for portable oxygen apparatus, German luftwaffe issue, 1939-1945 Dial for portable oxygen apparatus Therapeutics 1940
Medal, silver with enamel infill, membership of Serbian Red Cross, on white silk ribbon, 1876, Yugoslavia(?), 1876 Medal, silver with enamel infill Wellcome Medals 1876
Circular gilt badge with stud on reverse, enamelled decoration with animals on front, possibly commemorates a veterinary congress, made by Morzanyij, Budapest, Hungarian, 1909 Circular gilt badge with stud on reverse Wellcome Medals 1909
Taylor Hobson "Varotal III" zoom lens, with accessories, in box Taylor Hobson "Varotal III" zoom lens and accessories Radio Communication
Metal cylinder with an americium (Am241) source in the top fitting. Metal cylinder with an americium source Experimental Chemistry 1969
RTH Varotal V3-8 zoom lens, with Pye zoom control & focus control units, and mounting bracket for Marconi Mk.III camera, in fitted box RTH Varotal V3-8 zoom lens Radio Communication
