Cylinder Gallery

LCC-LFB Shand Mason motor steam fire engine

The motor steam fire engine with independent pumping and propelling engines was developed later than the Merryweather Fire King self-propelled steam engine. Developed in 1909 with its oil burning boiler to a double-cylinder reversing engine its first sale was to the London Fire Brigade. The chain drive, from the engine, can be clearly seen attached to the axle of the rear wheel. Seen here at London Fire Brigade headquarters, Southwark SE1

© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library

Instrument for tattooing deserters, 1850

Instrument for tattooing deserters, 1850 (c). Brass body and trigger with brass D plate and steel spikes. Engraved on side with manufacturers name, Savigny and Company, London. When a thumb piece at the other end of the cylinder is pulled the whole piston retracts and catches on a ratchet; when this is released by the depression of a steel lever, and internal spring forces the piston and spikes downwards. Used for tattooing one initial D for deserter on the face or armpit. Date: 1850

© The National Army Museum / Mary Evans Picture Library

Greek Art. Choragic monument of Lysicrates. Athens. Greece

Greek Art. Choragic Monumetn of Lysicrates. Was erected by the choregos Lysicartes, a patron of many theatrical performances in the theather of Dionysus, to commemorate the award of first prize in 335-335 BC. Athens. Attica. Centre Greece. Europe

© Thaliastock / Mary Evans

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