Weight Collection (page 7)

Scientific Equipment, from The Elements of Chemistry
BAL140617 Scientific Equipment, from The Elements of Chemistry by Antoine Laurent de Lavoisier (1743-94) engraved by D. Lizars, 1796 (engraving) by French School

Decorative letter weights and paper weights
Letter weights and paper weights in the form of sailors, dogs, bicycles, soldiers, tennis players and anchors. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware

Set of Weights known as the Piles de Charlemagne, 1450-1510 (bronze)
CHT237165 Set of Weights known as the Piles de Charlemagne, 1450-1510 (bronze) by French School, (16th century); CNAM, Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers

The Butter Merchant, c. 1816 (coloured engraving)
STC373413 The Butter Merchant, c.1816 (coloured engraving) by Desrais, Claude Louis (1746-1816); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Marchande de Beurre; ); The Stapleton Collection; French

Chinese peasants using a device with bucket and weight to irrigate the land. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Portrait of Sanctorius (engraving)
729714 Portrait of Sanctorius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Sanctorius in his statical chair or balance)

Hydraulics systems including floating, hydromancy
Hydraulics systems including floating action 1, 2, hydromancy or water divination 3, 4, and Archimedes solution to the problem of Hieros crown 5

Types of hygrometers, 18th century, to measure moisture content by Anderson 8, Dr. Robert Hooke 9, 10, Dr. Hale 11, James Ferguson 12, 13

Great weighing machine or steelyard, Qing Dynasty. The man weighs items brought to him by customers. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

The Goldweigher (oil on canvas)
778648 The Goldweigher (oil on canvas) by Pluym, Karel van der (1625-72); 77.6x77.8 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Dutch, out of copyright

Reducing the Surplus, stereoscopic card depicting a young woman being laced
473247 Reducing the Surplus, stereoscopic card depicting a young woman being laced into a corset, c.1900 (sepia photo) (see also 473248) by H.C

Lavatory doors, Liverpool Abattoir, Stanley Street, Liverpool, constructed from standard Plymax type M flush doors. Date: 1936

Shower partitions at public baths, Moston, Manchester
Shower partitions at public baths, Moston Baths, Manchester, constructed in double-sided galvanised steel Plymax with sealed edges. Date: 1936

Bath partitions at Downham School, Harlow, Essex, constructed from Plymax standard lavatory design for slipper bath cubicles. Date: 1936

Lavatories in a telephone exchange, City of London
Lavatories in a a telephone exchange, Faraday House, Queen Victoria Street, London EC4, constructed from Plymax standard lavatories type C with special marble finish. Date: 1936

Lavatories in a department store, using Plymax plywood
Lavatories in a department store, constructed from Plymax standard lavatories type C, with Venesta plywood type A flush doors. Date: 1936

Lavatories at Downham School, Harlow, Essex, constructed from Plymax standard lavatory compartments type B. Date: 1936

Dressing cubicles at public baths, Sittingbourne, Kent
Dressing cubicles at public swimming baths, Sittingbourne, Kent, constructed in double-sided galvanised steel Plymax. Date: 1936

A Son of Mars against Seven Hussars (coloured engraving)
3639524 A Son of Mars against Seven Hussars (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hammal, portefaix turc (engraving)
3645125 Hammal, portefaix turc (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hammal, portefaix turc. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1861)

The ball-runner, 1510-19 (litho)
3124805 The ball-runner, 1510-19 (litho) by Baldung Grien, Hans (1484/5-1545) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Die KugellAauferin Allegorical representation)

Dumb Bells, HMS Vincent (colour litho)
3093588 Dumb Bells, HMS Vincent (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dumb Bells, HMS Vincent)

Laboratory balance, 17th Century (chromolitho)
2783021 Laboratory balance, 17th Century (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laboratory balance, 17th Century)

Improved Machinery for Deep-Sea Soundings (engraving)
1612726 Improved Machinery for Deep-Sea Soundings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Improved Machinery for Deep-Sea Soundings)

Poster, British bombs are dropping on Germany, WW2
Poster, British bombs are dropping on Germany with ever increasing weight, Second World War. circa 1940

Mercedes racing car with unnecessary metal drilled out
How weight is saved by drilling out all unnecessary metal in a Mercedes racing car. 20th century

Man carrying a heavy weight. Date: circa 1910s

The Deep-Dyed Sponge Tragedy (engraving)
1042547 The Deep-Dyed Sponge Tragedy (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Deep-Dyed Sponge Tragedy)

Italian Porter in a Roman square. early 19th century

Advert for Peter Robinson womens coats 1927
Two women wearing winter coats with fur trim. Date: 1927

Edwardian society womens beauty treatments 1906
Edwardian ladies believed that it was their duty as a woman to look beautiful. Showing a variety of photographs of society women enduring treatment to help repair from seasons ravages. 1

Cartoon - Wanted, An Assistant. early 19th century

Advert for Parkins & Gotto 1895
Selection of novelty Christmas presents. 1895

Cutout advertisement for Lemco & Milk - Splendid for Delicate Children. Showing a mother weighing her baby on a set of scales. Date: early 20th century

"Puck Wants A Strong Man at the Head of the Government
1078640 " Puck Wants A Strong Man at the Head of the Government - But Not This Kind", 1880 (colour litho) by Keppler, Joseph (1838-94); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Sketches on Horseback (chromolitho)
1044740 Sketches on Horseback (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on Horseback)

Sisyphus (pencil, bodycolour, gold & gum arabic on prepared ground)
701235 Sisyphus (pencil, bodycolour, gold & gum arabic on prepared ground) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 23.6x23.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Cariatide (brush & ink on paper)
CH466668 Cariatide (brush & ink on paper) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); 34x25.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Plate 322. Lifting and Letting Down Two 50-lb Dumb-Bells, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950310 Plate 322. Lifting and Letting Down Two 50-lb Dumb-Bells, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17x43.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 320. Lifting a 50 lb Dumb-Bell, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950308 Plate 320. Lifting a 50 lb Dumb-Bell, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16.2x45.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 317. Heaving a 70-lb Rock, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950305 Plate 317. Heaving a 70-lb Rock, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.5x40.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

A travers Paris, Le transport d une locomotive sur un chariot attele de quarante-deux chevaux (engraving)
2787969 A travers Paris, Le transport d une locomotive sur un chariot attele de quarante-deux chevaux (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A travers Paris)

Plate 324. Curling 50-lb. Dumb-Bell, Model, 3 / 4 length, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950312 Plate 324. Curling 50-lb. Dumb-Bell, Model, 3/4 length, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 15.9x45.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 323. Lifting and Letting Down Two 50-lb Dumb-Bells, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950311 Plate 323. Lifting and Letting Down Two 50-lb Dumb-Bells, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16.8x43.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Edward Bright, weight 42 1 / 2 stone, from the Gentlemans Magazine for February, 1751 (engraving)
3629288 Edward Bright, weight 42 1/2 stone, from the Gentlemans Magazine for February, 1751 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Bright)

Young Stone Breaker, c. 1864 - 1865 (black crayon on thin off-white wove paper)
1217891 Young Stone Breaker, c. 1864 - 1865 (black crayon on thin off-white wove paper) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 29.5x21.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Model reconstruction of da Vincis design for a double-winch crane (wood
XOT366468 Model reconstruction of da Vincis design for a double-winch crane (wood, metal & string) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Exploring the Weight of History and Progress: From Aviation to Athletics" A glimpse into the past: An iconic Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Poster takes us back in time to witness the weightless dreams that once soared through the skies. Witnessing power in motion: Handley Page Victor B1 XA930 defies gravity as it gracefully takes off from Hatfield, showcasing the sheer weightlessness achieved by human engineering. Unraveling mysteries in style: Step into a living room at Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London, where every piece of furniture carries its own story and adds weight to the enigmatic atmosphere. Breaking barriers with determination: Welsh women road builders in South Wales prove that gender is no obstacle when it comes to shouldering heavy responsibilities and carrying their fair share of societal progress. The heavyweight champions' arena: National Sporting Club becomes a battleground where athletes push their limits, both mentally and physically, carrying not only their own aspirations but also those of an entire nation on their shoulders. Strength lies within simplicity: An athletic young man lying on a stone floor with a ball showcases his raw physical prowess while reminding us that sometimes all we need is our bodyweight for an intense workout session. Richard Beau Nash - Carrying elegance effortlessly: Known for his impeccable fashion sense and social influence during Georgian England, Nash carried himself with such grace that even his mere presence added weight to any occasion he attended. Weighing progress one unit at a time: The Metric System revolutionizes measurement standards worldwide by providing uniformity across borders and removing unnecessary weights from everyday life calculations. Fighting spirit knows no bounds: Irish champion featherweight boxer Ike Weir aka "The Belfast Spider" proves that true strength lies not just in muscle mass but also in resilience and unwavering determination inside the boxing ring during 1890s Ireland. A living room that holds tales.