Valve Collection (page 2)

An Invention that failed, the Story of a Submarine Boat (engraving)
1042874 An Invention that failed, the Story of a Submarine Boat (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Invention that failed)

An Invention that failed, the Story of a Submarine Boat (engraving)
1042875 An Invention that failed, the Story of a Submarine Boat (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Invention that failed)

Catching the emanation from radium (b / w photo)
3652710 Catching the emanation from radium (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catching the emanation from radium)

Valve (engraving)
2801762 Valve (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valve. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Two forms of British valve sets (b / w photo)
6008198 Two forms of British valve sets (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two forms of British valve sets)

The Brighton Review, preparing to ascend in a Balloon to view the Battle (engraving)
1624294 The Brighton Review, preparing to ascend in a Balloon to view the Battle (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Brighton Review)

Prideauxs Self-Closing Furnace-Valve, for Preventing Smoke (engraving)
1602127 Prideauxs Self-Closing Furnace-Valve, for Preventing Smoke (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prideauxs Self-Closing Furnace-Valve)

Pilbrows Atmospheric Railway (engraving)
1101442 Pilbrows Atmospheric Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pilbrows Atmospheric Railway)

The Apparatus for rendering Surgical Operations Painless (engraving)
1095662 The Apparatus for rendering Surgical Operations Painless (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Human heart and chest, illustration
Human heart with vessels, bronchial tree and cut rib cage. On white background

Worker Turning a Large Valve

Man Working at an Oil Refinery

Cross section of the tube, &c. 1845. Creator: Unknown
Cross section of the tube, &c. 1845. Diagram showing the workings of an atmospheric railway, a system using air pressure for locomotion, invented by Clegg and Samuda

Sir Hiram Maxim operating the valve of the steam engine?
Sir Hiram Maxim operating the valve of the steam engine during a propeller test at the shed at Baldwyn?s Park, Kent, where Sir Hiram Maxim constructed his steam-driven aeroplane, 1890

Vacuum tube for television broadcasting, c. 1933 (b / w photo)
RYS355866 Vacuum tube for television broadcasting, c. 1933 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

James Watts Steam Engine at Work, c1934. Illustration showing James Watts (1736-1819) revolutionary invention with explanatory diagram of its functioning

Interior of the pump House at Brookhouse Colliery in South Yorkshire, 13 Dec 1962
Interior of the pump house at Brookhouse Colliery in South Yorkshire, 13 Dec 1962

Transmitting valves at Marconi Station in Carnarvon, Gwynedd, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 4: Christianity and Modern Thought

Kingstown and Dalkey Atmospheric Railway, near Dublin, 1845. This was built on the Samuel Clegg Jnr (1814-1856) and Joseph Samuda (1813-1885) system, also used on the Croydon, the South Devon

Circulation of the blood, 1628. English physician William Harvey (1578-1657) was the first to correctly describe the mechanism whereby blood is circulated in the body

Oscillating paddle engine of the steamer Beatrice. Dated 19th Century

Man sitting on a 1921 / 22 Blackburne motorcycle & sidecar
Man, women & boy gather around a 1921/2 Blackburne 1000cc motorcycle & sidecar combination in the early 1920s

Sir Hiram Maxim operating the valve of the steam engine ?
Sir Hiram Maxim operating the valve of the steam engine during a propeller test at the shed at Baldwyn?s Park, Kent, where Sir Hiram Maxim constructed his steam-driven aeroplane, 1890

Locomotive luggage engine, cross sections Date: 1844

Lady on a 1922 BSA motorcycle
Stylish lady sat on a 1922 BSA 500cc side valve motorcycle in the 1920s

Gentlemen on a 1914 Triumph motorcycle & sidecar
Two gentlemen on a 1914 Triumph 500cc side valve motorcycle & sidecar combination circa 1914

Gentleman with his 1922 BSA motorcycle
Gentlemen poses with his 1922 BSA 500cc motorcycle in the countryside in the early 1920s

Man on 1913 / 14 Norton motorcycle
Man on his 1913/14 Norton 600cc side valve Flat Tank Big Four Norton motorcycle circa 1914

Man on a 1926 / 7 BSA motorcycle circa 1927
Man on a 1926/7 BSA 350cc side valve motorcycle circa 1927

Man on a 1911 Triumph motorcycle
Man on a 1911 Triumph Model H 500cc side valve motorcycle circa 1911

Man on his 1929 Royal Enfield motorcycle
Man poses for photograph on his 1929 Royal Enfield 250cc motorcycle in the countryside circa 1930

Family on a 1909 / 10 Rudge motorcycle & sidecar
Family of three on a 1909/10 Rudge Multi 500cc side valve motorcycle & sidecar circa 1910

Three ladies on a 1923 Rudge Multi motorcycle & sidecar
Three ladies at the seaside sitting on a 1923 Rudge Multi 500cc side valve motorcycle & sidecar circa 1920s

Cardiovascular system Leonardo da vincis drawing
Cardiovascular systems drawing. In 1513 Leonardo da Vinci to study the heart and the circulatory system through animal dissections. Windsor, Royal Library 19073, 1510-1513

Cross section of human heart and, bottom left, coronary system with aorta, coronary arteries, coronary vein and blood vessels

Bristol Jupiter VI radial with variable valve timing gear

Steam engine indicator in its box. This portable instrument was used to measure the cylinder pressure and piston movement in a steam engine

Heathkit H-1 analog computer
Heathkit H-1 home-build computer, on display at the Computer History Museum, USA. The H-1 was the first home-build computer, it was an analogue computer, which used valves (across upper centre)

Dodds patent wedge motion, side elevation Date: 1841

Brachiopods - Derbyia: The pedicle valve of the shell of the free living brachiopod Derbyia grandis (Waagen)

Brachiopods - Goniorhynchia: The brachial valve of the shell of the brachiopod Goniorhynchia boueti (Davidson)

Men pose with 1914 / 15 Triumph motorcycle
Four young men posing for a photograph with a 1914/15 Triumph 500cc Model H side valve motorcycle circa 1915

Biker with his 1938 Scott motorcycle
Travelling biker with his 1938 Scott Flying Squirrel 500cc twin two stroke motorcycle in the mountains circa 1938

Chauny, Aisne, France - River Oise
Chauny, France - locks and sluice valves in the River Oise, a tributary of the River Seine, with buildings ruined in wartime. 1914-1918

Woman on 1921 Sunbeam motorcycle
Woman poses for photograph sat on a 1921 Sunbeam 500cc Model 6/7 motorcycle early 1920s

Woman on a 1922 Sunbeam motorcycle
Woman on a1922 Sunbeam 500cc side valve motorcycle at Biggin Hill, Kent, early 1920s

Man & young girl on a 1911 Triumph motorcycle
Man and young girl on a 1911 Triumph Model H side valve 500cc motorcycle circa 1911

New Caisson for the East and West India Dock Company - intended to divide the East and West India Export Dock from the basin - built by Messrs

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"Unlocking the Power: The Fascinating World of Valves" Revving into History: The 1938 Scott Flying Squirrel motorcycle showcases the importance of valves in the engine's performance. A Symphony of Sound: Discover the mesmerizing Valve Horn on its Own, an intricate musical instrument that relies on precise valve mechanics. Matters of the Heart: Delve into the intricate anatomy and functionality of valves within the human heart through captivating artwork. Controlling Flow: Witness a BP employee opening flow valves, highlighting their crucial role in managing oil and gas distribution. Electronic Marvels: Unveiling an early electronic valve diagram, showcasing how these innovative devices revolutionized technology. Wireless Wonders: Explore the world's largest wireless valve and marvel at its ability to transmit signals across vast distances effortlessly. Racing Legends: Step back in time with Harley Davidson V-Twin Racer (8-valve), 1916 Grey, a testament to engineering excellence and high-performance valves. Digestive Dynamics: Journey through stunning artwork depicting valves within our digestive system, shedding light on their vital role in digestion. Powerhouse Locomotive: Uncover Hercules, a locomotive luggage engine powered by robust valves that propelled trains across vast landscapes. Innovations Galore. Meet G. H Davis' groundbreaking creation - The Magnetron Valve - paving the way for advancements in radar technology during WWII. Engineering Marvels Take Flight. Behold Rolls-Royce Exe 24-cylinder air-cooled X-block engine featuring cutting-edge valve technology propelling aviation to new heights. Valves may seem like simple components but have played an extraordinary role throughout history – from motorcycles to music instruments, from human anatomy to industrial applications – they are truly unlocking power and innovation in various fields.