Government Stamp (c. 1770-1790), used by English customs to stamp paper at Chepstow, for the paper tax during the reign of George III. Deeply cut brass with G.R./CROWN CUSTOMS/PAPER/ CHEPSTOW. Lignum vitae handle Government Stamp (c. 1770-1790) 1770-1790
Geared roller copper plate printing press with wooden frame, unsigned, England, 1701-1800. Used by Charles William Sherborn, the engraver from 1875 to 1912 Geared roller copper plate printing press, used by Charles William Sherborn 1701-1800
Rotating mechanical lantern slide by Carpenter & Westley, Moveable Astronomical Sliders No. 4., Motion of Venus or Mercury. One of a set of astronomical magic lantern slides: 'Motion of Venus or Mercury' circa 1850