Antique scientific illustrations

Interesting pictures of old scientific equipment etc
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an old book with various types of clocks and other things on it's cover
System Of Astronomy: Celestial Globes Etc
System Of Astronomy: Celestial Globes Etc
an old book with skeletons and plants on it
The Science Of Anatomy
The Science Of Anatomy
an old drawing shows different types of objects that are being used to create the image
Optics: Angles of light from the eye
Optics: Angles of light from the eye
an old book with different types of globes
Geography: Celestial Globe, Terrestial Globe And Armillary Sphere (shows Solar System)
Geography: Celestial globe, terrestial globe and armillary sphere (shows solar system)
a drawing of a table with an object on it
Planetarium By Jones
Planetarium by Jones
a horse's muscles are shown in this diagram, with the name and description on it
Superficial muscles, tendons etc of the horse
27 x 20.5 cm (10.5 x 8 inches).This antique lithograph was made in the 1890s. It's an original antique print, not a reproduction. It was issued in a special edition by Cassell and Company about breeding and looking after top quality farming livestock. In the 19th century, Cassell was renowned for ex
a drawing of a table with an object on it
Planetarium By Jones
27.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches).AstronomyThis detailed engraving is from a the first edition of the rare
an antique drawing of two circular machines with wheels on each side and the top one is open
The Grand Orrery By Rowley And Ferguson's Orrery
27.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches).AstronomyThis detailed engraving is from a the first edition of the rare
an old fashioned drawing shows the different types of apparatuss and gauges for measuring water
Thermometer, Pneumatic Machine And Barometer
22 x 16.5 cm (9.5 x 6 inches).This original antique engraving was made in 1732 for a work by Noël-Antoine Pluche
an old book with drawings of different types of telescopes
Telescope and Micrometer
27.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches).This detailed engraving is from a the first edition of the rare
an old fashioned machine is shown in this antique illustration, with other items surrounding it
Microscope
27.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches).This detailed engraving is from a the first edition of the rare
a sheet of paper with some drawings on it
Navigation
27.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches).This detailed engraving is from a the first edition of the rare
an old drawing of some people by the water with rocks and sand in front of them
Basaltic Columns
21 x 12.5 cm (8.5 x 5 inches).This original aquatint engraving by William Daniell is superbly detailed and fascinating. Daniell (1769-1837) was an excellent English print maker and painter. He illustrated his subjects with delightful backgrounds and landscapes, inspiring the style of later naturalis
an old book with various types of geometric designs on it's cover, and the title
Pyrotechny
27.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches).FireworksThis detailed engraving is from a the first edition of the rare