Time Measurement
1915
"Ingersoll" wrist watch with leather strap, pin pallet escapement and luminous hour hand, 1915
Nuclear Physics
1945
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
Electricity and Magnetism
1855-1876
Geissler vacuum tube with 3 "folds", inner spirals, ornamental glass work and 7 bulbs
Aeronautics
Compass fitted in Avro 504K biplane.
Radiomedicine
1850-1930
Shop round, clear glass, used for barium nitrate, English, 1850 to 1930 barium nitrates
Shop round, clear glass, used for barium sulphate, English, 1850 to 1930 barium sulphates; powders
Tools of the Trade & Personal Accessories
1918
Prismatic compass, Verner's pattern, air filled, British Army issue, No.144920, unsigned, European, 1918.
X-rays
1930-1939
Rotalix rotating anode x-ray tube (part of Rotalix chest radiography plant), by Philips, 1930-1939.
Laboratory Medicine
1890-1920
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.
1930-1940
Emanator, metal, with cardboard box, by Radium-Vita, Thames House, Victoria, London, SW1, England, 1930-1940.
Farnborough
c. 1944
Contacting altimeter. Designed for use in dive bomber. Circa 1944.
Radio Communication
Taylor Hobson "Varotal III" zoom lens, with accessories, in box
Coins, Medals & Tokens
1895-1905
Box, for gold plated medal, by William Joseph Taylor, Holborn, London, England, 1895-1905
Modification of a three pointer altimeter presentation to attempt to eliminate an inherent fault whereby a misreading can occur when pointers are obscured.
"Radium button", with instructions and holder.
1939
Engine speed indicator Mk 1A. Used for test flying.
Optics
Pair of binoculars by Carl Zeiss (8x60), serial no.1637143 (taken from Hitler's Yacht, the "Grille")
Prototype air speed unit, Type B. Used with Westland Whirlwind helicopter.
Pair of binoculars by Carl Zeiss, (8x60), serial no.1637141 (taken from Hitler's Yacht, the "Grille")
Pharmacy-ware
Glass perfume bottle, and vinaigrette, double-ended, with silver gilt hinged tops, cylindrical, containing wad of fibre in one end.
Emanator, metal, with cardboard box, by Radium-Vita, Thames House, Victoria, London, SW1, England, 1930-1940. Plus several leaflets produced for Radium-Vita products.
Glass discharge tube
Glass tube, possibly a discharge tube
Glass perfume bottle cum vinaigrette, cylindrical, double-ended with 2 repousse silver lids
Wellcome Medals
1900-1915
Lapel badge, gilt metal and enamelled front, possibly Budapest, double white cross, Hungarian, 1900-1915
GLass discharge tube
Experimental Chemistry
CuA cauldron for Round bottomed flask, contained radioactive material
Photographic Technology
From Kodak box 292 66C 102L 13B (AA Crank type B) pointer on dial (angle on bow).
Navigation
1920-1970
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.
1876
Medal, silver with enamel infill, membership of Serbian Red Cross, on white silk ribbon, 1876, Yugoslavia(?), 1876
1909
Circular gilt badge with stud on reverse, enamelled decoration with animals on front, possibly commemorates a veterinary congress, made by Morzanyij, Budapest, Hungarian, 1909
Therapeutics
1940
Dial for portable oxygen apparatus, German luftwaffe issue, 1939-1945
1939-1945
Gauge for oxygen cylinder.
