Mechanical Collection (page 6)

Fol. 46v, from the Codex Forster III, 1480s-1494 (pen & ink on paper)
XJF308781 Fol. 46v, from the Codex Forster III, 1480s-1494 (pen & ink on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Longitudinal section plan of Fultons submarine Nautilus
PNP248802 Longitudinal section plan of Fultons submarine Nautilus, 1798 (pen & ink on paper) by Fulton, Robert (1765-1815); Private Collection; Peter Newark Historical Pictures; American

D Napier and Son - Bristol centaurus
Bristol Centaurus 661 engine

D Napier and Son - Turbocharger prints
Napier turbocharger. Type NA-150

D Napier and Son - Nomad
Napier 5000 BHP E124 aero engine

D Napier and Son - Sabre E107
Gear idler LH sleeve & blower drive

D Napier and Son - Special projects
Breguet scheme for augmented lift

D Napier and Son - Gazelle
Gazelle Mk. 10101 ECU. Air diagram 6983

D Napier and Son - Sabre I, II & V
Diagrammatic Layout of Hobson-RAE. Master Control Injector Type: NS2 & NS4

D Napier and Son - Turbocharger
Napier na 450 Turbo-charger

D Napier and Son - Hercules
Bristol Hercules 730 Engine TP1536

D Napier and Son - Sealion
60-0 Power MTB Section through Camshaft Drives

The Drawing Office, 3rd Floor IMechE. Later in c1936 the opposite end was partitioned off as an office. In 1951 the office was transferred to the door-end and re-partitioned. Date: 1936

Portrait of Frederick William Lanchester. Date: circa 1930

Exterior, IMechE Headquarters, 1 Birdcage Walk. Date: circa 1950s

Portrait of Frank Radcliffe. Date: circa 1970

Portrait of James Edward Montgomery, IMechE Secretary, 1939-1942. Date: circa 1942

Portrait of Baroness Beryl Platt of Writtle
Portrait of Baroness Beryl Platt, Baroness Platt of Writtle signing IMechE Honorary Fellow book. Date: 1984

Portrait of Ronald W Mellor, IMechE Secretary, 1987-1993. Date: circa 1993

Portrait of Brian (?) G Robbins, IMechE Secretary, 1951-1961. Date: circa 1961

IMechE Trustee Board. Front row left to right: Prof Isobel Pollock; Prof Christopher Taylor; John McDougall; William Edgar; and John Baxter

Sir Richard W Allen and members of IMechE Council, taken at WH Allen and Co, Bedford. Date: 1928

Group portrait of IMechE Council members, outside Manor Hotel Meriden. Includes Roy Ernest James Roberts, President second row middle [in glasses, green tie] and Pamela Liversidge [front row middle]

Miss Stanier unveiling Sir William Staniers portrait at IMechE, during meeting 6 Oct 1966. Watched by Lord christopher Hinton [bottom right, back to camera]. Date: 1966

Photograph of Lord Dudley Gordon unveiling a plaque commemorating the founding of IMechE on the site. At the time, being the Curzon Street goods offices of the London Midland Region

Name plate for loco The Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Photograph of the casting of a name plate for a locomotive named The Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Date: circa 1980

IMechE Bristol Summer Meeting: delegate visit, possibly Frys Chocolates. Date: 2nd July 1930

IMechE visit to the works of Petters Ltd, Westland Yeovil
IMechE Bristol Summer Meeting: visit to the works of Petters Ltd, Westland Yeovil; group positioned in front of an aeroplane. Date: 2nd July 1930

IMechE visit to the works of RA Lister & Co Ltd, Dursle
IMechE Bristol Summer Meeting: visit to the works of RA Lister & Company Ltd, Dursle. Date: 3rd July 1930

IMechE Bristol Summer Meeting: delegates at Trowbridge. Date: 3rd July 1930

Train with pneumatic wheels demonstrated at Bletchley
A rail road car, a train with pneumatic wheels which runs on rails was demonstrated at Bletchley this morning in a trail run to Oxford

Paper manufacturing from bamboo, from La Chine en Miniatures by M
CHT176860 Paper manufacturing from bamboo, from La Chine en Miniatures by M. Breton, published in Paris, 1811 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Internal combustion engine designed by Etienne Lenoir (1822-1900) 1860 (metal)
XIR223817 Internal combustion engine designed by Etienne Lenoir (1822-1900) 1860 (metal) by French School, (19th century); CNAM, Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers, Paris; French

Mechanical cylinder bureau, the mounts attributed to Francois Redmond, c
486603 Mechanical cylinder bureau, the mounts attributed to Francois Redmond, c.1777-80 (ormolu-mounted, brass-inlaid amboyna, tulipwood, stained sycamore & marquetry) (see also 486554) by Roentgen

Mechanical cylinder bureau, Neuwied, c. 1776-79 (ormolu-mounted and brass-inlaid amboyna
3057862 Mechanical cylinder bureau, Neuwied, c.1776-79 (ormolu-mounted and brass-inlaid amboyna, tulipwood, stained sycamore & marquetry) by Roentgen

Collection of singing-bird boxes and snuff boxes (enamel & silver-gilt)
3025205 Collection of singing-bird boxes and snuff boxes (enamel & silver-gilt) by European School; Private Collection; (add.info.: top: A SWISS ENAMELLED AND JEWELLED GOLD SNUFF-BOX Geneva)

Striking and Automaton Lion Clock, c. 1640 (gilt-brass & ebony)
automata, timekeeping, metal, animals, clocks, ornate, lion, striking, clock, horology, machines, animal, lions, machine, mechanical, automatons, automaton, rampant, 3587681

The Forth Bridge; View from South Queensferry, 9 October 1889 (engraving)
6016235 The Forth Bridge; View from South Queensferry, 9 October 1889 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Forth Bridge; View from South Queensferry)

The Forth Bridge; The Fife Cantilever from the West, 2 September 1889 (engraving)
6016232 The Forth Bridge; The Fife Cantilever from the West, 2 September 1889 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Clock for Portsmouth Town Hall (engraving)
6016201 Clock for Portsmouth Town Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clock for Portsmouth Town Hall)

The Ordnance Works of Sir W G Armstrong, Mitchell, and Co, Ltd, Elswick (engraving)
6016199 The Ordnance Works of Sir W G Armstrong, Mitchell, and Co, Ltd, Elswick (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ordnance Works of Sir W G Armstrong)

First-Class Torpedo Boat (engraving)
6016194 First-Class Torpedo Boat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First-Class Torpedo Boat)

George Stephenson, mending his neighbours clocks (engraving)
5999242 George Stephenson, mending his neighbours clocks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Stephenson, mending his neighbours clocks)

City and Guilds Central Technical College, South Kensington, London (b / w photo)
6013500 City and Guilds Central Technical College, South Kensington, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Man Who Works The Automaton
The man who works The Mechanical Turk, a fake Automaton Chess Player, designed by Baron Wolfgang von Kempelen. 1769

Zutka, the mystery turn at the London Hippodrome
Zutka, one of the latest turns at the London Hippodrome in 1904. But is he a live man or a mechanical boy? asks The Bystander

Mechanical monster head at the London Hippodrome
The wonderful head worked at the Hippodrome by the Kluks. In the first icture it roars for more food, then its eyes rolls with delight over the repast after which it falls into a slumber

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"Unleashing the Power of Mechanical Marvels: A Journey through Time and Innovation" Step into The Engine Room at the Clement-Talbot Motor Works, London, where mechanical wonders come to life. Witness the intricate beauty of 1490 Leonardo Da Vinci's color portrait, a testament to his visionary mind that transcended centuries. Feel the adrenaline rush as you behold the majestic Flying Scotsman - LNER High-pressure Compound Express Loco. Its powerful presence embodies engineering excellence and speed. Marvel at Joseph Whitworth's IMechE medal and invitation, symbols of recognition for his groundbreaking contributions to mechanical advancements that shaped our world. Experience pure innovation with D Napier and Son's Deltic engine, an epitome of efficiency and reliability in locomotive technology. Picture No. 10767981 captures its raw power in action. Witness Welsh Lady skillfully using a Singer Sewing Machine, showcasing how mechanics revolutionized everyday life by enhancing productivity and creativity. Be amazed by GLC-LFB Foam Tender at East Ham - a true hero ready to combat fire emergencies with its cutting-edge mechanisms designed for safety and protection. Contemplate the mind-boggling concept of multiple universes while exploring the realms of imagination intertwined with mechanics' boundless possibilities. Observe a mechanical digger tirelessly excavating earth, reminding us how these machines have reshaped industries like construction and mining worldwide. Discover ancient ingenuity through Antikythera mechanism artwork C017 / 7190 – an astonishing astronomical calculator from antiquity that astounds even modern minds today. Challenge your intellect with Rubik's Cube artwork – a mesmerizing fusion of logic, mathematics, and mechanics that has captivated generations since its invention. Mechanical marvels transcend time; they are windows into human ingenuity shaping our past, present, and future. Embrace their allure as we celebrate their impact on society.