Roues Dentees Collection

Moving Machinery, plate 49 from Dickinsons Comprehensive Pictures of the
XYC205262 Moving Machinery, plate 49 from Dickinsons Comprehensive Pictures of the Great Exhibition of 1851... published by Dickinson Brothers

Rustic Economics, cotton, plate from Encyclopedia
CHT164438 Rustic Economics, cotton, plate from Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot (1713-84) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Benard, Robert (fl.1734); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enonomie rustique)

The Shingling Hammer (black grey wash heightened with white)
DRU86942 The Shingling Hammer (black grey wash heightened with white) by McConnell, William (fl.1850-90) (attr. to); 20.6x28.3 cm; William Drummond, London

Inside Machinery Hall (coloured litho)
GHL41204 Inside Machinery Hall (coloured litho) by English School, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright

Interior View of John Bunyans Meeting House in Zoar Street, Gravel Lane, Southwark
STC192751 Interior View of John Bunyans Meeting House in Zoar Street, Gravel Lane, Southwark, used as a workshop and sawmill, c.1822 (engraving) (see also 190619) by English School

Sharp and Robertss Power Loom (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF105860 Sharp and Robertss Power Loom (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: development in 1822 of Horrocks earlier model; ); English

Archimedes screw (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR213105 Archimedes screw (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (16th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Sugarmills, Antilles (colour engraving)
STC109050 Sugarmills, Antilles (colour engraving) by Raineri, Vittorio (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Diagram Illustrating the Movement of Clocks (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF134162 Diagram Illustrating the Movement of Clocks (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Captain Nemo inside the Nautilus submarine, from 20
CHT135606 Captain Nemo inside the Nautilus submarine, from 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne (1828-1905) engraved by Henri Theophile Hildibrand (1824-97) 1877 (engraving) (b/w photo)

Tobacco Sieving Machine from the Royal Tobacco Factory in Mexico, 1785-87 (coloured
XIR62564 Tobacco Sieving Machine from the Royal Tobacco Factory in Mexico, 1785-87 (coloured engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Archivo de Indias, Seville

A paper mill, illustration from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers
XIR287233 A paper mill, illustration from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) engraved by Robert Benard (fl.1734) published c.1770 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Goussier

Perspective view of a Patouillet, from Diderots Encyclopaedia (engraving)
XIR158179 Perspective view of a Patouillet, from Diderots Encyclopaedia (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The Procedure for Spit Roasting (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF137480 The Procedure for Spit Roasting (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Italian School, (17th century); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

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"Unveiling the Intricacies: Exploring the World of Roues Dentees" Step into a time machine and journey through history as we unravel the captivating world of roues dentees. From slaves to machinery, from sugarmills to submarines, these enigmatic gears have left an indelible mark on various aspects of human civilization. Transporting us back in time, a vivid colour engraving showcases slaves diligently toiling away in the sugarmills of Antilles. This glimpse into rustic economics reminds us of the pivotal role played by cotton and its intricate production processes, depicted in another plate from Encyclopedia'. Intriguingly contrasting with this scene is 'The Shingling Hammer, ' portrayed through black grey wash heightened with white strokes. The raw power emanating from this image hints at the immense force required for shaping metals using these gears. Venturing further inside Machinery Hall, a coloured litho captures our attention. The symphony of moving parts mesmerizes as we witness how roues dentees seamlessly integrate within complex mechanisms. Delving deeper into historical settings, an interior view reveals John Bunyan's Meeting House in Zoar Street, Gravel Lane, Southwark. Here too, roues dentees silently contribute their precision and efficiency towards enhancing daily life. A striking engraving unveils Sharp and Roberts' Power Loom - a testament to industrial progress where these gears revolutionized textile manufacturing forever. A monochromatic photograph transports us across continents to Mexico's Royal Tobacco Factory; here stands a tobacco sieving machine adorned with vibrant colours that exemplify innovation even centuries ago. Archimedes screw takes center stage next - an engraving captured in timeless black and white photography. Its ingenious design harnessed water's potential energy efficiently while showcasing yet another application for roues dentees throughout history. Returning full circle to Antilles' sugarmills but now through a different lens - a colourful engraving transports us to the vibrant world of sugarcane cultivation.