Mechanical Models and Tools

Detailed images of historical mechanical models including a tangent sight and half models of ships, showcasing craftsmanship in metal and wood.

Wanderer Werke Ag, Continental typewriter used by Françoise Fox-Schmidt (attributed title), 1940. Metal, leather. Museum of the Liberation of Paris - General Leclerc Museum - Jean Moulin Museum.
Wanderer Werke Ag, Continental typewriter used by Françoise Fox-Schmidt (attributed title), 1940. Metal, leather. Museum of the Liberation of Paris - General Leclerc Museum - Jean Moulin Museum.
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time concept with hourglass isolated
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Miquelet Lock, late 1600s. Spain, late 17th Century. Steel, inlaid with gold and silver; overall: 11.8 x 10.8 x 3.2 cm (4 5/8 x 4 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.).
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Former push-button used for communications in morse
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Temple of Vesta, Tivoli Architectural Model; Italy; pressed, carved, and cut cork with wood base
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Bindemaschine. Zum Zusammennähen von gelochten Karten für den Jacquard-Webstuhl. Binding machine. Used to sew together perforated cards for the Jacquard loom. LicenseRF Copyright: xZoonar.com/DmitrixMarutax 23286980
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Coffer late 15th century North French or South Netherlandish (). Coffer. North French or South Netherlandish (). late 15th century. Cuir bouilli (tooled leather), iron mounts and lock over wood core. Leatherwork
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Spinning wheel, anonymous, 1750 Spinning wheel of rosewood. The tripod, the steps and the sports and bars show twisted sections. A six -pointed star is inlaid in the leaf, with walnut and other types of wood. The bars are crowned by twisted ivory buttons. Northern NetherlandsNetherlands wood (plant material). rosewood (wood). beech (wood). pear (wood). ash (wood). walnut (hardwood). ivory. iron (metal) Spinning wheel of rosewood. The tripod, the steps and the sports and bars show twisted sections. A six -pointed star is inlaid in the leaf, with walnut and other types of wood. The bars are crowned by twisted ivory buttons. Northern NetherlandsNetherlands wood (plant material). rosewood (wood). beech (wood). pear (wood). ash (wood). walnut (hardwood). ivory. iron (metal)
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Panorama camera by Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, measuring 3.5 x 12 inches (8.9 x 30.5 cm), constructed of wood, produced around 1914.
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Car battery car battery made of black plastic - released on white background copyright: xzoonar.com/heikexbrauerx 741369
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Old photo camera Old black photo camera isolated over white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/IvonnexWierinkx 7573819
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Tin drum belonging to the stab by ambassador A.H.J. Lovink, firm Noyen, c. 1948 Tins of drum from outside black lacquered for stab belonging to the office of Ambassador A.H.J. Lovink. The Hague tin plate Ottawa
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Fire pit, Anonymous, c. 1760 Rectangular fire pit on four legs. The soil, side walls and front wall consist of bars. The fire pit has no back wall. There is a stack of five twigs on the fire pit. The fire pit is marked with a boar head. The fire pit is kept as part of a fireplace (BK-NM-11177-157). Netherlands silver (metal). wood (plant material) Rectangular fire pit on four legs. The soil, side walls and front wall consist of bars. The fire pit has no back wall. There is a stack of five twigs on the fire pit. The fire pit is marked with a boar head. The fire pit is kept as part of a fireplace (BK-NM-11177-157). Netherlands silver (metal). wood (plant material)
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Powder Chest, 1866 chest. gun accessories Three brass gunpowers of identical rectangular base but of different heights. On top of them all three eyes, placed in front of each other, and the closure. The closures are always of a different type. The smallest box has marked a double closure 1, the outside cover of which opens around a hinge and is turned up with a large screw; The inner edge is filled with an unknown plastic. The inner cover is loose and has a ring on top. The largest box has marked a single lid 2, of the same type as the outdoor cover of the smallest box and the inner edge also lined with plastic. The middle size box has a double closure again, marked 3, the outdoor cover with a bayonet closure and a hinge that gives the lid the opportunity to turn; The inner cover is the same as with the smallest box. Combined description United Kingdom brass (alloy).
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A wooden box holds incense sticks
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Tobacco Case. Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), 19th century. Furnishings; Accessories. Cast iron with silver wire inlay
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GALILEO, Galileo Galilei, called (1564-1642). Italian mathematician, physicist and astronomer. Design of an engine to extract water. ITALY. TUSCANY. Florence. Galileo Museum.
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Old weight scales. Isolated objects: old weight scales, on white background
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18-cm Canister Shot. 18 cm cartons, painted black. It is a cylinder-shaped coach with flat top and bottom, on the top two handles.
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Sea Chest. Japan, 18th century. Furnishings; Furniture. Keyaki wood with iron hardware
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Antique ornate phone
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Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)
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Portable Reliquary of Saint Vincent ca. 1400, with later terminals French The small size of this reliquary and its fitted case (1984.24.2) indicated that it was intended to be carried on the owner's person. The enameled plaque reads: "de sepulchro sancti/ vincencii e de carne/ et ossibus eiusdem sancti" (from the tomb of St. Vincent and from the flesh and bones of this same saint). The finely worked cuir bouilli, or tooled leather, case is inscribed "de ligno" (of the root or stock). This may be a reference to St. Vincent of Saragossa, who was the patron saint of vintners. The wood core and the silver end pieces are modern.. Portable Reliquary of Saint Vincent 466115
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Old paperhole in the antique style of old paperhole in antique style copyright: xzoonar.com/frankxRohdex 1715961
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Half Model of a 32-Gun Frigate.Polychromed mold model (starboard) of a three-master. No gunpaints or decks are indicated on this model. Wrinkled mirror, hollow wulf, no details of fence or side gallery; Stir straight with square roofing. The seam runs something at both ends, two bark wood and one Reehout. Peaked round trip. Scale approx. 1:40 (scale by model).
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Model of a Carronade on a Sea Carriage. Model of a carronade on a rolling horse. The 20.8 cm long wooden loop is painted black and has a 18 mm caliber, a copper pulse ring and a set screw through the grape. The cheeks of the rolling horse, with stairs and an elliptical cut-off at the bottom, are further apart from each other than and are connected by the calf and the axis, and a breastpiece. The tap runs right through the cheeks, which are provided on the inside of a cushion to prevent side movement of the piece. The sole plate consists of a light wooden frame that connects the front and rear axes. Square pillows are placed under the axes. The wooden wheels are double. The batter is made of brass.
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Water drop dripping from tap on tangled copper pipes
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Old small range low velocity mortar. Muzzle loading.
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Model or a stopper. Model of an anchor stopper between two decks, consisting of a slide for the chain on a bobbin and continuously through the starboard hole, and a heavy devil claw hanging on a bobbin to the ship's wall. A locking mechanism holds the axis of the claw in place, but can be opened with two levers on the sides; The claw then slides upstairs so the chain is released. A wooden chain has been added to the model. Scale 1: 5 (estimation).
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t rusted letter with gears on white t rusted letter with gears on white Copyright: xZoonar.com/OxanaxRishnyakx 8950600
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Yunluo ( )"Cloud Gong". Culture: Chinese. Dimensions: Height (Of frame): 28 in. (71.1 cm)Width: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)Diameter (Of largest gong): 4 in. (10.2 cm). Date: 19th century.The yunluo consists of ten tuned bronze gongs of varying thicknesses, which provide different pitches when struck with a small mallet. First cited in the early fourteenth century, this instrument was originally used at court and in Confucian ceremonies, but by the eighteenth century, it was also found at private rituals such as weddings and funerals. By the mid-twentieth century, it had been incorporated into large orchestras and was enlarged to twenty-four or more gongs struck with two mallets. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Ground wheel of the going work of tower clock, anonymous, c. 1585 - c. 1615 Ground wheel of the going work of the tower clock from the Waterpoort in Gorinchem. Northern Netherlands iron (metal) forging Water gate Ground wheel of the going work of the tower clock from the Waterpoort in Gorinchem. Northern Netherlands iron (metal) forging Water gate
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Stereoscope (reversible in box); R. & J. Beck (British, 1865 - 1891), French; London, England; after 1865; Wood, brass, glass; 8.3 x 17.8 x 17.1 cm (3 1,4 x 7 x 6 3,4 in.)
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18-cm Shell in Wooden Box. Single long longitudes gowned pointed 18 cm of grenade, in a wooden box. The grenade is 51.5 cm long and has a 176 mm caliber. He has two rings pressed cams for a drawn loop with three drawing fields and is hollow; In the nose a pipe hole. In addition, shallow holes are applied to the ammunition crane.
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Vintage brown 1930s accordion isolated on white background
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l isolated metal letter with gears on white background l isolated metal letter with gears on white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/OxanaxRishnyakx 9035504
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Artificial Horizon, anonymous, anonymous, anonymous, c. 1830 - c. 1865 measuring instrument Artificial horizon with spirit level and handwritten explanation in mahogany box. The circular horizon consists of darkened glass on a lead plate in a brass tripod with adjustable legs. The spirit level has a scale of 0 in the middle to 40 on either side; With a spring in the base, the spirit level in the corner in which it is placed is guaranteed. The handwritten explanation is in French. Netherlands wood (plant material). brass (alloy). iron (metal). lead (metal). glass. cloth. paper. water
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Tray 17th century China. Tray 60950
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Forward lead collimator shielding for neutron slow chopper , Armories, Ordnance industry, Machinery components, Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center U.S.. Records of U.S. Army Operational
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Antike Druckerpresse. Gutenberg-Presse, 3D-Rendering Antique printing press. Gutenberg Press, 3D rendering isolated on white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/natatravelx 22890145
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Tree trunk
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Urn shaped like a hut, from Vulci (Lazio). Etruscan civilization, 8th Century BC.
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A container for cleaning the glasses Factory product
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Golden sledge in artificial snow
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Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth carved with scrimshaw artwork of whales and whaling vessels
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Stew of nuthout, decorated with black dots, anonymous, c. 1676 Stew of walnut, square, decorated with black dots. Five holes were applied to the footboard. Amsterdam (possibly) walnut (hardwood) Stew of walnut, square, decorated with black dots. Five holes were applied to the footboard. Amsterdam (possibly) walnut (hardwood)
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Máquina de Lorenz utilizada para cifrar mensajes entre los altos mandos alemánes y sus ejércitos.
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Small building replica on graph paper
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Silversmith's Art, England 20th century. Tea and coffee set: pair of silver teapots and coffeepots, 1947. Design by Roberts and Belk.
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A flamenco guitar headstock photo detail.
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Red Gear Wheels
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Box Horning with a silver medal, Bonfiglio ZACCAGNINI, 1846 - 1851 box Round cardboard box, decorated with prints of flowers. Rome cardboard Italy. Netherlands
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Box of pastels
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Silver ear mount for lid and jug, jug tableware holder hinge piece silver, hammered cast Fixation of lid on jug Construction: three hinges top cover (debossed)
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Two monocel lenses Trousse-Bésicles for 9x12 travel cameras by Dehors & A. Deslandres, glass lenses, brass frame, wooden lens standard, with filters and plug-in panels, 1893-1894.
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Box at Penning of the Ninth Olympiad (Olympic Games) in Amsterdam, 1928, 1928 medal box Square cardboard box with loose lid. Sides dark blue or black; top and bottom white. Golden edges. Lid printed with black letters. Inside lid covered with blue velvet. Netherlands cardboard Amsterdam
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John Hardman Studio Wages Tray, 1850. Wooden box divided into five rows lengthways, each row containing eight tins painted with a number in red.. Hardman & Co.. Hardman's were originally a metalworking firm, commissioned by Pugin and Barry in 1838 to make the ornamental metalwork needed for the new Houses of Parliament. Soon Pugin encouraged Hardman to also supply the required stained glass, and a stained glass studio was added to his workshop. Hardman's glass-work can be found in churches and other buildings all over Britain and abroad. This wages' tray from the nineteenth century reminds us of the lives of the workers who produced these masterpieces.
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Close-up of small clock and photograph-frame with metal bowl and cheese-grater
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Cannon at the Government House, Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
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Anonymous. Pin in the form of American Jeep "France Libre - Paris 08/26/1944". Golden metal. 1944-1945. General Leclerc Museum of Hauteclocque and the Liberation of Paris, Jean Moulin Museum. War 1939-1945, War 39-45, Second World War
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Black snap fasteners on a piece of cardboard