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Mechanism Collection

"Unleashing the Power of Mechanism: From Prehistoric Spear-Throwers to Modern Marvels" Mechanisms have been an integral part of human history

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Mechanism Collection: Saint Isidore, patron of the plowers. An angel helps Saint Isidore plow a field with a
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Mechanism Collection: The Iron Foundry, Burmeister & Wain, 1885, by Peder Severin
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Mechanism Collection: Prehistoric spear-thrower
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Mechanism Collection: Wiltshire Landscape, 1937 (watercolour)
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Mechanism Collection: Farmers Ploughing a field on Lealholm Hall Farm, Whitby. c. 1889 (photo)
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Mechanism Collection: How Pianola Works 1912
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Mechanism Collection: Gears and cogs in the clockwork of a historical pendulum clock, detail, regulator
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Mechanism Collection: Antikythera mechanism, artwork C017 / 7190
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Mechanism Collection: Harrisons First Chronometer
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Mechanism Collection: Ships Screw on a Railway Truck (watercolour over graphite, on paper)
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Mechanism Collection: Clock Mechanism, 1737
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Mechanism Collection: Namaqua chameleon catching prey
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Mechanism Collection: Macmillan Bicycle
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Mechanism Collection: Clock Mechanism 1882
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Mechanism Collection: LEON TOLSTOI LABOURANT, 1887 (oil on cardboard)
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Mechanism Collection: Short Rifle Diagram 1915
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Mechanism Collection: World War II B25 bomber attacks Japanese ship
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Mechanism Collection: Wheel worked by dog - turning roasting spit, Carmarthenshire
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Mechanism Collection: WW2 defence, illustration by William Heath Robinson
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Mechanism Collection: The Martini-Henry Rifle (engraving)
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Mechanism Collection: Clock dial a42_00120
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Mechanism Collection: American barrel organ with inside mechanism, wood engravings, published 1888
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Mechanism Collection: Selby Abbey Clock
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Mechanism Collection: Telegraph receiver
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Mechanism Collection: Pascals calculator, 17th Century artwork
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Mechanism Collection: Solar eclipse, 18th century artwork
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Mechanism Collection: The Ploughing Match, 1813 (oil on canvas)
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Mechanism Collection: Harrowing on the South Downs near Willmington, Sussex, (w / c on paper)
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Mechanism Collection: Vignette illustration, Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson
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Mechanism Collection: Parts and mechanisms of repeating and alarm watches
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Mechanism Collection: Easter, the bell ringer, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal
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Mechanism Collection: Damiatenbrug, Dordrecht, South Holland, Netherlands
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Mechanism Collection: Firefighter adjusting turntable ladder mechanism
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Mechanism Collection: Spring train, X-ray
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Mechanism Collection: Spring train, X-ray
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Mechanism Collection: A catenary is seen on a train locomotive parked at a so-called train cemetery inside a
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Mechanism Collection: The International Exhibition: Hobbs and Ashley's gothic locks and keys, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Mechanism Collection: The International Exhibition: Siebes patent ice-making machine... 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Mechanism Collection: The International Exhibition: Samuelson's machinery for crushing and grinding linseed... 1862
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Mechanism Collection: Wheellock Rifle, Nuremberg, 1600. Creator: Rudolf Danner
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Mechanism Collection: Double-Barreled Flintlock Shotgun with Exchangeable Percussion Locks and Barrels
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Mechanism Collection: Pair of Flintlock Pistols, British, London, ca. 1765. Creator: Henry Hadley
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Mechanism Collection: Interior of a Power-Loom factory, 1844. Creator: Unknown
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Mechanism Collection: The First van by Renault brothers, early 20th century
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Mechanism Collection: Indian water lift
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Mechanism Collection: Indian milkmaid and ox
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Mechanism Collection: Harvest Time, date unknown (watercolour on paper)
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"Unleashing the Power of Mechanism: From Prehistoric Spear-Throwers to Modern Marvels" Mechanisms have been an integral part of human history, enabling us to achieve remarkable feats and conquer new frontiers. Dating back to prehistoric times, ingenious inventions like the spear-thrower revolutionized hunting techniques, propelling our ancestors towards survival and progress. Throughout the ages, mechanisms continued to shape our world. In a beautiful watercolor painting titled "Wiltshire Landscape, " we witness how Saint Isidore, the patron saint of plowers, receives divine assistance from an angel while tilling a field. This depiction not only showcases the importance of agricultural mechanisms but also highlights their connection with spirituality and human aspirations. The Industrial Revolution brought forth groundbreaking advancements in machinery. Peder Severin's masterpiece "The Iron Foundry" captures the raw power and intricate workings of Burmeister & Wain's iron foundry in 1885. This awe-inspiring image reminds us that they are not just tools; they are symbols of human ingenuity and progress. One cannot overlook the impact of mechanical marvels on entertainment as well. The fascinating insight into pianolas provided by "How Pianola Works 1912" reveals a complex mechanism behind this self-playing piano, enchanting audiences with its melodic tunes for generations. Timekeeping has always fascinated humanity, leading to incredible innovations such as clock mechanisms. A glimpse into a detailed regulator clockwork from 1737 transports us back in time when precision engineering was essential for measuring every passing second accurately. In agriculture too, mechanisms played a vital role in transforming farming practices. An old photograph titled "Farmers Ploughing a Field on Lealholm Hall Farm" takes us back to c. 1889 when farmers relied on horse-drawn plows powered by gears and cogs – simple yet effective machines that helped feed communities.