Abrahamrees Collection (page 2)

Astronomical telescopes.. Astronomical telescopes, chiefly reflecting, including Dr. David Brewsters patent telescope and John Smeatons telescope support

Astronomical chart of the constellations of Ursa Major and Ursa. Astronomical chart of the constellations of Ursa Major and Ursa Minor. Copperplate engraving by Milton after a drawing by L

James Watts single-acting steam engine, 18th century.. James Watts single-acting steam engine for pumping Chelsea Water Works, 18th century

Hornblowers, Cartwrights and Woolfs steam engines
Hornblower s, Cartwrights and Woolfs steam engines.. Steam engines: Jonathan Hornblowers compound steam engine, Edmund Cartwrights alcohol engine

Cylinders and pistons in a steam engine, 19th century.. Cylinders and pistons in a steam engine, 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an Illustration by J

Sir WIlliam Herschels Great Forty-Foot telescope.. Sir William Herschels telescope or the Great Forty-Foot reflecting telescope built between 1785 and 1789 at Observatory House in Slough, England

Transit instruments for moving astronomical instruments.. Transit instruments for moving telescopes and other astronomical instruments. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Equal altitude instruments and an equatorial sector.. The Earl of Ilays Equal Altitude Instrument, Jeremiah Sissons Equatorial Sector and Mr. Cotes Equal Altitude Instrument

Astronomical chart of the Northern hemisphere.. Astronomical chart of the Northern hemisphere. Copperplate engraving by Milton after a drawing by L

Zenith sector telescopes.. Zenith sector telescopes by astronomical instrument makers George Graham, Jesse Ramsden and John Dolland. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Telescope built by Edward Troughton.. Equatorial instrument (telescope) at Armagh made by Edward Troughton. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Telescope built by Jesse Ramsden.. Equatorial instrument (refracting telescope) made by Jesse Ramsden for Sir George Shuckburgh. Copperplate engraving by Sidney Hall after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Astronomical chart of the Southern hemisphere.. Astronomical chart of the Southern hemisphere. Copperplate engraving by Milton after a drawing by L

Universal equatorial instrument by Edward Troughton, . Universal equatorial instrument by Edward Troughton, English maker of astronomical instruments

Edward Troughtons mural circle.. Edward Troughtons mural circle. He was an English maker of astronomical instruments. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Whirling table to demonstrate centrifugal force.. Whirling table to demonstrate centrifugal force, and other astronomical instruments

Circle by the Reverend Francis Woollaston.. Circle by the Reverend Francis Woollaston, English astronomer 1731-1815. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Portable circle by Edward Troughton.. Portable circle by Edward Troughton, English maker of astronomical instruments. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Josef de Mendoza y Rioss refinement to the reflecting circle.. Josef de Mendoza y Rioss refinement to the reflecting circle, an astronomical instrument, 1801

Repeating circle without reflection by Edward Troughton.. Repeating circle without reflection by Edward Troughton, English maker of astronomical instruments

English reflecting circle by Edward Troughton.. English reflecting circle by Edward Troughton, maker of astronomical instruments. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Astronomical circles invented by Tobias Mayer and Borda.. Astronomical instruments- Tobias Mayers reflecting circle of 1752 and Jean-Charles Bordas improved version of 1777

Cannon carriages.. Artillery - gun carriages, armaments of the early 19th century. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature

Flutes, fifes, flageolet, gongs and tabours.. English flute (1), German flute (2), improved German flute with additional keys (3), hautboys or oboes (4, 5), B fife (6), C fife (7)

Harps.. The harp of Brian Boromh (1, 2), silver prize harp (3), and bell harp (4). Copperplate engraving from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature

Origins of the bow.. Origins of the bow. Medieval paintings, stuatus and objects depicting early violins or fiddles. Copperplate engraving by John Lee from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal

Pandean Minstrels at Vauxhall Gardens, circa 1800.. The Pandean Minstrels in performance at Vauxhall pleasure gardens circa 1800

Pneumatics of air pumps.. Pneumatics of air pumps and experiments on air. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature

Pneumatics of aerostation with hot-air balloons.. Pneumatics of aerostation, the science of operating lighter-than-air aircraft, with two hot-air balloons and aeronauts

Pneumatics of aerostation with aeolipile.. Pneumatics of aerostation, the science of operating lighter-than-air aircraft, including an aeolipile or Hero engine

Optical equipment of the 18th century.. Optical equipment of the 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Compound microscope mechanisms and parts.. Compound microscope mechanisms and parts including Adams and Martin s. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Single microscope mechanisms and parts.. Single microscope mechanisms and parts. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Optical micrometers of the 18th century.. Optical micrometers including Dr. Nevil Maskelyne s, Mr. Edward Troughtons and Dr. William Herschels lamp micrometer

Heliostata mechanism and parts.. Mechanism of the heliostata or heliostate, an optical instrument invented bys Gravesande. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Dial work of a clock.. Dial work of a clock. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr. from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Mechanism of a repeating watch.. Mechanism of a repeating watch including spring, wheelwork. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Roman basilica.. Architectural elevation and plan of a Roman basilica from the description of Vitruvius. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of

Ramsdens circle, an astronomical instrument.. Ramsdens circle, a five-foot high vertical circle finished in 1789 by the English scientific instrument maker Jesse Ramsden

Quarries, pits and mines.. Quarries, pits and mines, sections of their drainage systems, and the Quendon barrow for carrying water. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Roman and Veronese ampitheatres.. Architectural elevation and plan of a Roman and Veronese ampitheatre. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of

Potato harrow, set scoops and swine cases.. Potato harrow and set scoops (Dublin and Slarks), moveable and fixed pig or swine cases, and pond construction

Column, capital and base of the Tuscan order.. Architectural column, capital and base of the Tuscan order from the church in Covent Garden

Pneumatics- marine, Caswells and Rownings barometers.. Pneumatics- marine barometer, Mr Caswells and John Rownings barometers, 18th century

Pneumatics- barometer, section, elevation, 18th century.. Pneumatics- barometer, section, elevation, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an illustration by J

Pneumatics ventilator, section and plan, 18th century.. Pneumatics ventilator, section and plan, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an illustration by J

Pneumatics- bellows, plans and elevations, 18th century.. Pneumatics- bellows, plans and elevations, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an illustration by J

Pneumatics- freezing apparatus, condensers, gauges, 18th century. Pneumatics- freezing apparatus, condensers, condensing engine, pear gauge and condenser gauge, 18th century

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