Nasmyth's Steam Hammer
1845-1855
Nasmyth steam hammer, by James Nasmyth, Patricroft, Salford, Manchester, England, 1845-1855. It was installed at the Royal Mint until 1933.
Triangular brass worksplate. Marked 'Nasmyth Wilson & Co
1928
Triangular brass worksplate. Marked 'Nasmyth Wilson & Co, No. 1545 - 1928, Patricroft, Manchester'. Manufactured by Nasmyth Wilson and Company Limited.
Gardner diesel engines Branded ruler
circa 1954-97
Branded rulers (x 4), c.1954-97. Collection part of material relating to L. Gardner & Sons.
Gardner diesel engines Branded ruler
circa 1954-97
Branded rulers (x 4), c.1954-97. Collection part of material relating to L. Gardner & Sons.
Type 1L2 Single Cylinder Diesel Engine
circa 1937
Type 1L2 single cylinder, diesel engine, painted grey. Made by L.Gardner and Sons Ltd, Patricroft, c.1937
Speculum Metal Mirror, 1850-70
1850-1870
Speculum metal mirror, one of four, a flat circular tertiary mirror for use at the Nasmyth focus of Nasmyth's 20-inch reflecting telescope (?), Salford, England, 1850-70.
Wooden case for four speculum metal mirrors
1840-1850
Wooden case for four speculum metal mirrors of 4 1/2-inch diamete (only three mirrors present ).
Nasmyth reflecting telescope on turntable stand, 1850-1852
1850-1852
Reflecting telescope, 20-inch aperture with speculum mirror and altazimuth mounting, by James Nasmyth at Patricroft, Manchester, England, 1850-1852. Later the instrument was moved to ‘Hammerhurst’, Nasmyth’s new home at Penshurst, Kent, when he retired from industry in 1856. (see note)
Stand associated with the reflecting telescope
1850-1852
Stand associated with the reflecting telescope, by James Nasmyth, Patricroft, Manchester, England, 1850-1852
petrol engine
circa 1923
Single cylinder vertical 4 stroke petrol engine and compressor made by L. Gardner & Sons Ltd, Patricroft c.1923
Vertical diesel engine
circa 1960
Single cylinder vertical diesel engine made by L. Gardner & Sons Ltd, Patricroft, c.1960, with associated Instruction Manual and Spare Parts Catalogue.
Gardner diesel engines Branded ruler
circa 1954-97
Branded rulers (x 4), c.1954-97. Collection part of material relating to L. Gardner & Sons.
Gardner diesel engines Branded ruler
circa 1954-97
Branded rulers (x 4), c.1954-97. Collection part of material relating to L. Gardner & Sons.
Browett, Lindley & Co. Maker's Plate
1899-1954
Maker's plate of Browett, Lindley & Co. Ltd, Patricroft.
Plato
1844
One of six sketches in crayon by James Nasmyth showing the lunar crater Plato, dated November 18th 1844.
Speculum Metal Mirror, 1860
1860
Speculum metal mirror, one of four, a concave circular-shaped secondary mirror for use at the Gregorian focus of the telescope, 1860. Mirror mounted on brass circular plate with threaded circular boss in centre.
Speculum Metal Mirror, 1840-60
1840-1860
Speculum metal mirror thought to have been made by James Nasmyth, one of four, a flat oval shaped secondary mirror for use at the Newtonian focus of the reflecting telescope, 1840-60.
Speculum Metal Mirror, 1840-60
1840-1860
Speculum metal speculum mirror, one of four, circular concave secondary mirror for use at the Gregorian focus of the reflecting telescope, Salford, England, 1840-60.
Primary speculum mirror of 13 1/4-inch diameter
1840-1850
Primary speculum mirror of 13 1/4-inch diameter, donated by Lieutent General A de Gorloff who lived at Nasmyth's former home of Hammerfield near Penshurst in Kent.
Speculum Mirror, 1850-1870
1850-1870
Flat metal speculum mirror, one of three, of 4 1/2-inch diameter for reflecting telescope, 1850-1870. May have been part of Nasmyth's reflective telescope.
Speculum Mirror, 1850-1870
1850-1870
Flat metal speculum mirror, one of three, of 4 1/2-inch diameter for reflecting telescope, 1850-1870. May have been part of Nasmyth's reflective telescope.
Speculum Mirror, 1861
1861
Flat metal speculum mirror, one of three, of 4 1/2-inch diameter for reflecting telescope, 1861. May have been part of James Nasmyth's reflecting telescope.
Primary metal speculum mirror with central hole
1840-1850
Primary metal speculum mirror with central hole, 8 5/8-inch diameter, for reflecting telescope (see note).
Stand associated with the reflecting telescope
1850-1852
Stand associated with the reflecting telescope, by James Nasmyth, Patricroft, Manchester, England, 1850-1852
Worksplate, Nasmyth Wilson & Co.
1917
Locomotive worksplate, "Nasmyth Wilson & Co Limited No 1247 1917 Patricroft, Manchester", brass, painted red, triangle, ex War Office 2-8-0 No 1704, on loan to Great Western Railway September 1920 to September 1921 and renumbered 6001, sent to store at Stratton September 1921, purchased by Great Western Railway May 1925 and renumbered 3027, withdrawn May 1948.
Copy of general arrangement drawing of 4-6-2 tender engine
1935
Copy of general arrangement drawing of 4-6-2 tender engine L1610-17 built by Nasmyth Wilson & Co., drawn by Arthur Wilde.
Copy of general arrangement for 0-6-0 tank locomotive L1607-9
1935
Copy of general arrangement drawing 0-6-0 tank locomotive L1607-9 built by Nasmyth Wilson & Co., drawn by Arthur Wilde
Worksplate, Nasmyth Wilson & Co.
1925
Locomotive worksplate, "Nasmyth Wilson & Co Limited No 1451 - 1925 Patricroft, Manchester", brass, triangle ex London Midland & Scottish Railway 4-4-2T No 2123 built August 1925, later British Railways No 41941, withdrawn February 1959.
Four speculum metal secondary mirrors thought to have been made by James Nasmyth
1850-1870
Four speculum metal secondary mirrors thought to have been made by James Nasmyth. Donated by Lieutent General A de Gorloff who lived at Nasmyth's former home of Hammerfield near Penshurst in Kent.
Four primary metal speculum metal mirrors
1840-1850
Four primary metal speculum metal mirrors, three of 4 1/2- inch diameter and one of 8 5/8 inch mirror with central circular hole. Donated by Lieutent General A, de Gorloff who lived at Nasmyth's former home of Hammerfield near Penshurst in Kent. Four similar mirrors were originally donated but one was returned to be replaced by the larger one [see file for details].
Worksplate, Nasmyth Wilson & Co.
1917
Locomotive worksplate, "Nasmyth Wilson & Co Limited No 1247 1917 Patricroft, Manchester", brass, painted red, triangle, ex War Office 2-8-0 No 1704, on loan to Great Western Railway September 1920 to September 1921 and renumbered 6001, sent to store at Stratton September 1921, purchased by Great Western Railway May 1925 and renumbered 3027, withdrawn May 1948, marked on back SC 2328.
Battery component marked Clarke's Atlas
Rectangular box, with freyed cable. Marked 'Clarke's Atlas'
Collection of material relating to L. Gardner & Sons
circa 1954-97
Collection of material relating to L. Gardner & Sons, including catalogues, manuals, reports, letterhead printing block, whirling hygrometer and branded rulers and mug, c.1954-97.