Tested Collection

Gurneys Steam Carriage
Goldsworthy Gurneys steam carriage is one of the most successful of its kind and 15 are built : tested by the War Office one averages 15 mph on the round trip London to Bath

An army officer sits astride a Silent Grey Harley Davidson
A photograph of the latest 1916 model of motorcycle by American manufacturer Harley Davidson as tested by the military

Zeppelin Train 1930S
The Rail Zeppelin, an experimental vehicle developed and tested by Franz Kruckenberg in 1930 - 1931. It was capable of speeds of well over 200 kilometers per hour. Date: 1930s

Wine Waiter
A waiter hurries purposely to a table bearing a bottle of wine and a set of flute glasses. From his rosy cheeks, he may have tested the vintage first

Rudi Schneider Tested
Austrian medium Rudi Schneider is tested in London by Harry Price and colleagues. The findings suggest psychic powers but are controversial

Duncan Ectoplasm
HELEN DUNCAN, tested by Harry Price, exudes a sheet of ectoplasmic material which closely resembles cheesecloth

Flammenwerfer in French hands
German flame-projectors, or flammenwerfer being tested by French soldiers. The Germans used Flammenwerfer against the British at Hooge on August 9th 1915

Development of pustules in a man suffering from Anthrax, 19th century (engraving)
527394 Development of pustules in a man suffering from Anthrax, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Development of pustules in a man suffering from Anthrax)

Phalaris, Tyrant of Agrigentum, Sicily, c570 BC commissioned Perillus of Athens to make a brazen bull in which to
531569 Phalaris, Tyrant of Agrigentum, Sicily, c570 BC commissioned Perillus of Athens to make a brazen bull in which to execute criminals

McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle 71-0291 (msn 0012/B002), at the 1980 SBAC Farnborough Airshow on 6 September 1980. Built as the second TF-15A

Photographs of Harry Price at Work. Full length photograph of Harry Price seated demonstrating the electrical control under which Rudi Schneider was tested

Angelique Cottin
ANGELIQUE COTTIN, electric girl of Bouvigny, is tested by Arago at the Observatoire de Paris; though her powers are failing, he is impressed Date: 1846

Russia - Tsar Nicholas II - new plough tested at Peterhof
Russia - Tsar Nicholas II examines a new model of Plough being demonstrated in the grounds of the Peterhof Palace, a series of palaces and gardens located in Petergof, Saint Petersburg

Blue Chaise Longe
Oil painting of a grand interior. The variations of light in a fine interior have attracted artists and tested their skill since the Interior genre was invented by the Dutch painters in

Nord Aviation N 500 Cadet (msn 001), at the Paris Air Show held at Le Bourget in June 1967, with airshow serial 344'. In 1966 Nord (later part of Aerospatiale) built two Cadets

A New Life-Saving Apparatus, tested at Dover (b / w photo)
1601215 A New Life-Saving Apparatus, tested at Dover (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Life-Saving Apparatus, tested at Dover)

The New German Military Balloon tested near Berlin (litho)
1598123 The New German Military Balloon tested near Berlin (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New German Military Balloon tested near Berlin)

Napier lorry being tested by Russians for WWI
Napier lorry being tested by Russians for First World War (WWI), several 100 were shipped to Russia. Date: circa 1914

The Defences of Callao
Canon Blakeley of the Santa-Rosa battery, being demonstrated or tested for manoeuvres. Date: 1866

The Mediterranean Fleet, Pinnace of HMS "Hawke"being tested (b / w photo)
1604956 The Mediterranean Fleet, Pinnace of HMS " Hawke" being tested (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mediterranean Fleet)

New Method of Crossing Rivers by Infantry, tested at the Recent Military Manoeuvres in Germany (litho)
1597954 New Method of Crossing Rivers by Infantry, tested at the Recent Military Manoeuvres in Germany (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Trip to the Nore in a Cycle-Boat (colour litho)
1040901 A Trip to the Nore in a Cycle-Boat (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Trip to the Nore in a Cycle-Boat)

The New Electric Boat "Electricity, "recently successfully tested upon the Thames (engraving)
1061163 The New Electric Boat " Electricity, " recently successfully tested upon the Thames (engraving) by English School

Venturing by Faith (engraving)
2800212 Venturing by Faith (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venturing by Faith)

Victimless (Colour Litho)
2777622 Victimless (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Without victims. In Dayton (Ohio) a group of technicians

Egg-tester, as supplied by the Dairy Supply Company, London (engraving)
969932 Egg-tester, as supplied by the Dairy Supply Company, London (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egg-tester, as supplied by the Dairy Supply Company)

A "Fire-Proof Building"tested, a Skyscraper alight in New York (litho)
1064171 A " Fire-Proof Building" tested, a Skyscraper alight in New York (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The New Military "Multi-Cycle"now being tested at Aldershot (engraving)
1050501 The New Military " Multi-Cycle" now being tested at Aldershot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mitsubishi A6M7 Reisen (msn 23186, allied reporting name Zeke), on display at Willow Grove Naval Air Station ca1957. This Mitsubishi A6M7 was built by Nakajima Hikoki as their 43rd Model 62 aircraft

Douglas YO-31A 31-604 (in the NACA wind tunnel at Langley)
Douglas YO-31A 31-604 (msn 1069), shown mounted in the full-scale National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) wind tunnel at Langley, Virginia

Focke-Wulf W. 4
Focke-Wulf W.4 D-1730 (msn 55), A reconnaissance floatplane, designed in 1927, stressed for catapults. Tested by the E-Stelle at Travemunde and withdrawn from use in January 1932. Date: circa 1929

Empire Test Pilot School - Fairey Gannet T. 5 XG873
Empire Test Pilot School - Fairey Gannet T.5 XG873 (msn F9402) at Farnborough. First flown on 9 March 1956, delivered on 23 March 1956, later tested to destruction at the Fairey facility at Hayes

HERMES AND BATTUS
Hermes/Mercury metamorphoses the shepherd Battus into a touchstone, whereby gold and silver may be tested

New York World Fair - The Goodrich Building
The Goodrich Sidney Arena, New York Worlds Fair 1939. In the Goodrich Safety Arena Jimmie Lynch and his dare-devil stunt drivers entertain Worlds Fair visitors comfortably seated in the covered

Heinkel He 177 -a close up of the heavy tail armament of four 13mm guns tested in Spring 1943

Breguet 941S McDonnell Douglas 188 STOL demonstrator La Guar
Breguets design for a 4 engined STOL transport was unsuccessful. This version was built under licence by McDonnell Douglas in the United States and was tested by NASA

British Mother or Big Willie tank being tested, WW1
British " Mother" or " Big Willie" tank being tested at Burton Park, Lincoln, during the First World War

Model of the R. M. S. Queen Mary in a test tank, 1934
Photograph of an 18-foot model of the R.M.S. Queen Mary being tested in an experimental tank. The designers were seeing how the ship would cope with an Atlantic Gale when run at full speed

Empress KAśmyAśgAś KAśmyAśgAś title object Three beauties
The Empress Komyogo Komyogo (title on object) Three beauties (series title) San bijin (series title on object), The Empress Komyogo wrapped in a summery kimono (yukata) looks at a large path

SIAI Marchetti SM93 -this Italian attempt at a Ju 87 Stuka replacement used a prone pilot position and was tested by the Luftwaffe

Floating landing strips for aircraft by G. H. Davis
Surface tension seadromes: floating landing strips for aircraft. A revolutionary British invention: a floating aerodrome tested by the Admiralty. 1945

Advert for Dr Carter Moffats, Electric Belt 1892
Dr Carter Moffats Electric Belt - scientifically tested and guaranteed genuine. Date: 1892

MAXIMs 1894 PROJECT
Hiram Maxims monoplane project, is tested on a track at Baldwyns Park, Kent : its failure to rise more than a few centimetres discourages further experiments Date: 31 July 1894

ANN MOORE fasting lady of Tutbury, Staffordshire, who was considered genuine when tested in 1808, but exposed as a fake in 1813 Date: 1761 - 1813

Heinkel He 162A -captured examples of the type were tested post-war by both America and Britain

Gigantic Crane, Devonport, Devon
Gigantic Crane, Devonport, Plymouth, near Stonehouse, Devon, England. Captioned: Devonports Gigantic Crane to lift 160 tons, tested 240 Date: 1910s

Kulture - Mine-Testing at Cuxhaven, WW1 Heath Robinson
A cartoon by Heath Robinson, in which mines are tested for power by pushing someone onto them. For the test subjects sake, we can only hope that ones a dud. Date: 1914

Advertisement, Napier car
Advertisement for the Alpine-tested 30-35 horsepower, six-cylinder noiseless Napier car. Date: July 1914

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"Tested: Unveiling the Triumphs and Trials of Innovation" Gurneys Steam Carriage: Pushing the boundaries of transportation, this steam-powered marvel is put to the ultimate test. An army officer sits astride a Silent Grey Harley Davidson: Witness the power and precision as this military motorcycle undergoes rigorous testing. Rudi Schneider Tested: Delve into the enigmatic world of psychic phenomena as renowned medium Rudi Schneider puts his abilities to the test. Duncan Ectoplasm: Explore the realm of supernatural with captivating experiments involving ectoplasmic manifestations by Duncan himself. Flammenwerfer in French hands: Experience an intense trial as French soldiers test their mettle with a fearsome flamethrower during wartime. Russia - Tsar Nicholas II - new plough tested at Peterhof: Step back in time and witness agricultural innovation firsthand as Tsar Nicholas II oversees trials of a groundbreaking plough at Peterhof estate. Blue Chaise Longe: Dive into luxury and comfort as this exquisite blue chaise longue endures meticulous quality tests for discerning customers. Nord Aviation N 500 Cadet: Embark on an exhilarating journey through aviation history as this sleek aircraft takes flight after extensive testing procedures. Heinkel He 177 -a close up of heavy tail armament o): Get up close and personal with cutting-edge weaponry aboard Heinkel's powerful bomber aircraft, undergoing crucial tests before taking to the skies. McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle 71-0291: Feel your adrenaline soar alongside one of America's most formidable fighter jets, meticulously tested for unrivaled performance in combat situations. Photographs of Harry Price at Work: Peer behind-the-scenes into paranormal investigations led by renowned British psychic researcher Harry Price, captured through intriguing photographs during his rigorous work. Zeppelin Train 1930s.