Model of the periodic system of de Chancourtois

Experimental Chemistry

1925; 1862

Model demonstrating the telluric screw periodic system of Alexander-Emile Beguyer de Chancourtois proposed in a paper published in 1862.

Display case, 1994

Telecommunications

1994

Glazed mahogany case, made by Science Museum Workshops, London, England, 1994. Used to display part of electrostatic telegraph, made by Sir Francis Ronalds, London, England, 1816.

Replica of Crick and Watson's 1953 DNA Double Helix Model

Biochemistry

1993

Replica of Crick and Watson's 1953 DNA Double Helix Model, by Science Museum Workshops, South Kensington, London, England, 1993

Replica of Saxon 'Sinking Bowl' Water Clock, 1931

Time Measurement

1931; 750-850 CE

Replica of bronze Saxon 'sinking bowl' water clock, Science Museum, South Kensington, London, 1931. Original made 750-850CE. Placed on the surface of water, it measures a unit of time (in this case approximately 1 hour) through a hole in the bottom which slowly allows water into it.

Model of a 'Chappe' type semaphore signaling tower

Telecommunications

1933

Model of a 'Chappe' semaphore tower, by Science Museum workshop, London, England, 1933. The name of the tower originates from French engineer Claude Chappe, and his brothers, who in 1792 designed the first optical telegraph.

One of two replica Roman hand abaci.

Mathematics

1974

One of two replica Roman hand abaci.

Model of Gutenberg's press, 1430

Printing & Writing

1960-1979

Conjectural model of Gutenberg's printing press. Original made in 1430. Model made 1960-1979

Photograph of engraving showing details of Pascal'

Mathematics

1925

Photograph of engraving showing details of Pascal's calculating machine from Diderot's Encyclopedie

Model of Vickers Viscount 740 aircraft

Aeronautics

1950-1957

Model of Vickers Viscount 740 aircraft, scale 1:24, by Walker's Westway Models Ltd, East Acton, London, England, 1950-1957. On Museum workshop constructed cranked steel stand.

Semi-circular washer, for model of Cylinder mould paper-making machine

Papermaking

1809; 1984

Small semi-circular washer, for model, scale 1:6, of John Dickinson's cylinder paper making machine of 1809, model made by Science Museum, Workshops, South Kensington, London, England, 1984

Objective lens in brass cell of 3 3/4-inch diamete

Astronomy

1850-1900

Objective lens in brass cell of 3 3/4-inch diameter and 50-inch focal length, probably from a transit instrument used at the Imperial College observatory located on top of the Chemistry building from around 1900 to 1950s.

Model of the PS 'Charlotte Dundas'

Marine Engines

1903

Whole model, scale 1:24, of the early paddlewheel steamboat the P.S. 'Charlotte Dundas' (1801), by the Science Museum Workshops, South Kensington, London, England, 1903. The model was based on a model lent to the Science Museum by W. H. Rankine. The actual P.S. 'Charlotte Dundas' (1801) was designed by William Symington and used on the River Forth and Clyde Canal.

Circle graver (from the Circulation collection)

Mathematics

1970-1975

Circle graver (from the Circulation collection)

Models showing the fission of uranium 235.

Nuclear Physics

1958

Models showing the fission of uranium 235.

Model of Cylinder mould paper-making machine

Papermaking

1809; 1984

Model, scale 1:6, of John Dickinson's cylinder paper making machine of 1809, model made by Science Museum, Workshops, South Kensington, London, England, 1984

Perspex model of a house, showing electrical ring main system

Electricity Supply

1957

Perspex model of a house, showing ring main system of domestic electric power distribution, by Workshops of the Science Museum, London, England, 1957

Centre-handle graver (from circulation collection)

Mathematics

1970-1975

Centre-handle graver (from circulation collection)

Photograph of engraving of Napier's Bones, cylindr

Mathematics

1925

Photograph of engraving of Napier's Bones, cylindrical, from Leupold's "Theatrum arithmetico-geometricum" 1727

Model (scale 1.48) of rolled steel pithead frame

Mining & Ore Dressing

1910

Model (scale 1.48) of rolled steel pithead frame at Burley Colliery, Coventry.

One of two replica Roman hand abaci.

Mathematics

1974

One of two replica Roman hand abaci.

Photograph of exploding meteor, in frame.

Astronomy

1895

Photograph of exploding meteor, in frame.

Mahogany stand, plain mount table top

Surveying

Mahogany stand, made in museum and used to mount table top in former Surveying gallery

Model, of a cycloid form paddle wheel, based on Joshua Field's initial ideas and Elijah Galloway's later patent

Marine Engines

1897-1898

Model, scale 1:32, of cycloid form paddle wheel, based on Joshua Field's initial ideas in 1933 and Elijah Galloway's 1935 patent, by South Kensington Museum (workshops), South Kensington, London, England, 1897-1898

Mechanical-advantage demonstration with pulley block and weight.

Children's Gallery

1932

Pulley blocks, consisting of one double ash block and one treble ash block with rope, one 14lb square weight with cushioning gear in guides, by Science Museum workshop, London, United Kingdom, 1932

Wooden base with stands for eight Thomson atom models

Nuclear Physics

1960-1961

White formica clad plywood base with painted wood circular stands for set of eight Thomson atom models, by Science Museum, Workshops, South Kensington, London, England, 1960-1961

Photograph of engraving of Delamain's "Mathematica

Mathematics

1925

Photograph of engraving of Delamain's "Mathematical Ring" 1630

Blaise pascal

Mathematics

1925

Photograph of engraved portrait of Blaise Pascal

Foucault pendulum explanatory exhibit.

Astronomy

1972

Exhibit, model, to demonstrate how Foucault pendulum works, By Science Museum, London, England, 1972. Consists of section of globe which can be rotated beneath pendulum, in display case.

Mechanical-advantage demonstration with windlass, pulley block and weight

Children's Gallery

1932

Windlass in two bearings mounted in metal supports with one single ash block with rope, one 14lb square weight with cushioning gear in guides, by Science Museum workshop, London, United Kingdom, 1932

Set of eight Thomson atom models (without stand)

Nuclear Physics

1961

Set of eight Thomson atom models, without stand, by Science Museum workshops, South Kensington, London, England, 1960-1961

Model of treadmill at Carisbrooke Castle

Motive Power

c. 1588

model, scale 1:2, treadmill constructed in the 16th century at Carisbrooke Castle to raise well water, Isle of Wight, also model donkey

Dot graver (from the Circulation collection)

Mathematics

1970-1975

Dot graver (from the Circulation collection)

Drawing of curves to be placed under Boys' curve-d

Mathematics

1917

Drawing of curves to be placed under Boys' curve-drawing integrator, size about 24" x 20"

Dual-purpose tripod engraver (from the Circulation

Mathematics

1970-1975

Dual-purpose tripod engraver (from the Circulation collection)

Photograph of engravings of Morland's multiplying

Mathematics

1925

Photograph of engravings of Morland's multiplying instrument; (from Morland's " Description and Use of two arithmetick instruments", 1673)

Transparency, 15"x12", Astronomers of about 1690 (

Astronomy

1690

Transparency, 15"x12", Astronomers of about 1690 (from an engraving)

Mechanical-advantage demonstration with pulley block and weight.

Children's Gallery

1932

Moveable pulley, consisting of two single ash blocks with rope, one 14lb square weight with cushioning gear in guides, by Science Museum workshop, London, United Kingdom, 1932

Copy of Chinese scene with low relief

Time Measurement

1965

Copper copy of a Chinese scene, low relief, silhouette, Science Museum, South Kensington, London, England, 1965. It depicts a tree and a crane, it is linked with the Chinese water-clock because Su Sung (a Chinese engineer of water clocks) described the release chain of the water-balance escapement as " the crane-bird's knee".

Plaster cast of mediaeval corbel in the roof of St

Ophthalmology

1200-1500 (original)

Plaster cast of mediaeval corbel in the roof of St. Martin's, Salisbury, showing nun wearing spectacles, of the period c. 1200-1500. Plaster cast was made at the Science Museum, South Kensington, London (see note).

12" x 10" bromide print of Burrough's adding and l

Mathematics

1925

12" x 10" bromide print of Burrough's adding and listing machine (motor driven)

Demonstration model to explain the principle of th

Astronomy

1915

Demonstration model to explain the principle of the Foucault pendulum, (brass scale engraved H.A.P. Barnard) (paper "drawn" museum draughtsman)

Transparency, 15"x12", Egyptian Astronomers (from

Astronomy

1931

Transparency, 15"x12", Egyptian Astronomers (from water-colour drawing)

Photograph of engravings of Hahn's calculating mac

Mathematics

1925

Photograph of engravings of Hahn's calculating machine

Box of string loops for Foucault Pendulum.

Astronomy

1985-1987

Painted tinplate steel box containing numerous string loops, by the Science Museum, London, United Kingdom, 1985-1987. For use with the leather strap to hold the Foucault pendulum bob in place. Attached to both the strap and a hook on the side of the pedulum scale, the string was burnt through with a lighted match to release the pendulum into its swinging motion.

Robot art: Sweetflag by The Dancing Lion (Komatsu RAL 10 robot), 1991

Art

1991

Robot art : one of six drawings by robots, made during the 'Robotics Japan: Robot Technology - Past, Present and Future' exhibition held at the Science Museum 17 September - 31 October 1991. Comprising one four drawings by The Dancing Lion (RAL 10 robot by Komatsu, Ltd.). This painting depicts a sweetflag - a perennial plant that blooms around May/June and valued since ancient times for removal of noxious vapours.

Robot art: Mount Fuji by The Dancing Lion (Komatsu RAL 10 robot), 1991

Art

1991

Robot art : one of six drawings by robots, made during the 'Robotics Japan: Robot Technology - Past, Present and Future' exhibition held at the Science Museum 17 September - 31 October 1991. Comprising one four drawings by The Dancing Lion (RAL 10 robot by Komatsu, Ltd.). This painting depicts Mount Fuji.

St Augustine in his cell

Sandro Botticelli

1964

Painting. St Augustine in his cell, by Jenny Clements, 1964. Oil on board, 22 x 16 in. Signed and dated bl, J. Clements 1964. - Science Museum Design Office. - A copy of a fresco by Botticelli, 1480, in the Church of Ognissante, Florence. Detail depicts a monastic alarm-clock to r. of saint's head; timepiece has a rotating 24-hour dial numbered 1-24 on the Italian system

Robot art: Bamboo by The Dancing Lion (Komatsu RAL 10 robot), 1991

Art

1991

Robot art : one of six drawings by robots, made during the 'Robotics Japan: Robot Technology - Past, Present and Future' exhibition held at the Science Museum 17 September - 31 October 1991. Comprising one four drawings by The Dancing Lion (RAL 10 robot by Komatsu, Ltd.). This painting depicts bamboo - a perennial evergreen plant that is used in Japan for buildings, poles and musical instruments

Robot art: Chrysanthemum by The Dancing Lion (Komatsu RAL 10 robot), 1991

Art

1991

Robot art : one of six drawings by robots, made during the 'Robotics Japan: Robot Technology - Past, Present and Future' exhibition held at the Science Museum 17 September - 31 October 1991. Comprising one four drawings by The Dancing Lion (RAL 10 robot by Komatsu, Ltd.). This painting depicts a Chrysanthemum - a perennial plant with flowers of white and purple, mirroring those of the Japanese Imperial Crest.

Science Museum, Gallery 4

William Augustus Sillince

1950

Watercolour drawing of the interior (gallery 4) of the Science Museum (1950), unsigned. Label on reverse attributes it to W A Sillince. Gallery busy with visitors looking at showcases and working exhibits, with glimpses of locomotives including Puffing Billy and the Rocket and stationary engines