Dowsing Collection

Traditional method of holding dowsing rod
A man demonstrates the traditional method of holding the baguette, or dowsing rod. Date: 1693

OXFORD WATER DIVINER
Jack Timms dowsing with an assistant at Sendford-on- Thames. He has found over 1000 hidden water supplies since he first exercised his gift & he is much in demand Date: 1937

Jacques Aymar finds a thief
French sourcier Jacques Aymar directs his baguette at four prisoners to learn which of them committed a robbery.. Date: 1688

Mr Samuel Bloor water diviner of Okengates. 16th September 1938

Leicester Gataker, dowsing for water using his bare hands
Leicester Gataker, English professional water finder, demonstrates his abilities using bare hands. Date: 1903

Searles, water diviner. 1935

Mr Searles crafting himself a water diviner. 1936

Early representation of the Divining Rod, showing a figure with a diving rod above ground searching for water
878575 Early representation of the Divining Rod, showing a figure with a diving rod above ground searching for water, coal or gold and the miners below ground toiling to find coal

The water diviner (colour litho)
2779920 The water diviner (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The water diviner. Le sourcier)

French sourcier Bleton, blindfolded and using no apparatus, convinces a committee of scientists of his dowsing ability. Date: 1782

Taking a shower in a fine marble bathtub Date: 1900s

Dowser 17th Century
A French or Dutch dowser of the 17th century, using a forked stick

Early Representation Of The Divining Rod, Showing A Figure With A Diving Rod Above Ground Searching For Water, Coal Or Gold And The Miners Below Ground Toiling To Find Coal

Professors T Child dowsing for Water, Pemfega, Portugal
Professors T Child of Ipswich dowsing for water in a vineyard, Pemfega, Portugal.. In 1902 twelve residents of Flowton (a small village near Ipswich)

Big City fire at a warehouse on Queen Victoria Street, London - Evening light. - St. Pauls Cathedral can be seen in the background - 28th June 1939 1939

Ladies Dowsing / 1913
Ladies dowsing with hazel twigs near Guildford. Date: 1913

Dowsing / Holding the Rod
The correct way of holding the hazel twig for dowsing - the search for hidden springs or underground streams. Date: mid 20th century

Austrian dowser
In Austria, dowser Levin uses his skills to locate gold and other Roman relics. Date: 1929

English dowser dowsing
A traditional English water- finder using a forked stick to find water for a farmer. Date: 1915

Water dowser and steam train, 1907
Mr Eastman water-witching for the Great Northern Railway in North Dakota. Date: 1907

Dowsing, Sieur Royer style
Sieur Royers method: he balances the dowsing baguette, or stick, on his wrist. Date: 1693

Water Divining - A Book of Practical Instruction by S. N. Pike MBE. Date: 1945

LFB Fireboat attending a fire at Colonial Wharf
A fireboat tackles a fire at Colonial Wharf. A typical big Thameside fire of the sort which the London fire Brigade had tackled over 100 years: Colonial Wharf, Wapping High Street, E1

Facsmilie of the Astrological Hieroglyphic forecasting the Great Fire of London
XJF419678 Facsmilie of the Astrological Hieroglyphic forecasting the Great Fire of London, from Monarchy or No Monarchy in England published in 1651 (engraving) by Lilly

Cross-section of a mine, showing shaft and galleries at two different levels. In the top left of the picture is prospecting for metals using divining rods (dowsing)

Y-shaped divining twig

Mysticism, conceptual image C014 / 0680
Mysticism, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a woman holding a divining pendulum

Mysticism, conceptual image C014 / 0681
Mysticism, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a woman holding a divining pendulum

LFB Fireboat attending a fire at Colonial Wharf
A fireboat tackles a fire at Colonial Wharf. A typical big Thameside fire of the sort which the London fire Brigade had tackled over 100 years: Colonial Wharf, Wapping High Street, E1

Dowsing / Leicestershire
Dowsing or water divining in a field in Leicestershire. Date: mid 20th century

DIVINING ROD, 17th CENTURY. Different ways of holding a divining rod for dowsing: line engraving, 17th century

Diviners finding minerals. Artwork of divining rods being used to search for underground minerals during the 16th century. Diviners are using forked, wooden rods at centre left and upper left

Crystal therapy
MODEL RELEASED. Crystal therapy. Therapist dowsing her clients chakra with an amethyst crystal. Advocates of this type of therapy believe that crystals contain positive energy that can be channelled

German Dowser
Ein Ruthen Ganger - a German dowser prospecting for metals

Sir William Barrett
Distinguished investigator of psychical phenomena and other anomalies such as dowsing : a founder member of the Society for Psychical Research

Dowser Bleton
French sourcier BLETON, blindfolded and using no apparatus, convinces a committee of scientists of his dowsing ability

French Dowser
Near Paris, a Congress of Experimental Psychology holds a successful demonstration of dowsing

German Dowsers
German miners dowse for metals using a forked stick - this is probably the earliest depiction of a dowser at work

Dowsing / Wunschelrute
German miners dowse for metals using a Wunschelrute

Paranormal / Dowsing
A French country sourcier

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"Dowsing: Unveiling the Mystical Art of Water Divination" In a world where science and logic reign supreme, there exists an ancient practice that continues to captivate minds and defy explanation. Dowsing, a method used to locate water sources or even uncover hidden treasures, has been passed down through generations, transcending time and cultural boundaries. One notable tale tells of Jacques Aymar, who found himself face-to-face with a cunning thief. Armed with his trusty dowsing rod, he skillfully followed its guidance until justice prevailed. This traditional method involves holding the divining rod firmly in one's hands while allowing its mystical energy to guide them towards their desired target. Across the globe, from Oxford to Leicester and Okengates, individuals have honed their skills as water diviners. Take Leicester Gataker for instance; defying convention by relying solely on his bare hands to detect underground water sources. Meanwhile, Mr Samuel Bloor showcased his expertise as a water diviner in 1938 when he successfully located precious liquid gold beneath the surface. The art is not limited to professionals alone - enthusiasts like Searles took it upon themselves to craft their own tools for this mysterious pursuit. In 1936, Mr Searles meticulously created his very own water diviner apparatus - an embodiment of dedication and belief in this age-old technique. Historical records reveal early representations of the Divining Rod dating back centuries ago. These illustrations depict figures above ground using rods in search of valuable resources such as coal or gold while miners tirelessly worked below ground seeking these riches diligently. Even renowned lithographs capture the essence of dowsing's allure - showcasing "The Water Diviner" immersed in vibrant colors that evoke curiosity and wonderment within us all. Yet perhaps most intriguingly is French sourcier Bleton who dared blindfold himself during dowsing sessions without any apparatus.