Child's chain stitch Singer model 20 sewing machine first introduced in 1910. Child's chain stitch Singer model 20 sewing machine first in 1910-1950
Willcox and Gibbs overlocker sewing machine, double chain stitch type, treadle operated, complete with instruction manual, c. 1920 Willcox and Gibbs overlocker sewing machine 1920
Shoemakers lockstitch sewing machine, plus bobbin winder and box of attachments, made by the Howe Machine Company, New York, United States, 1881-1890. Shoemakers lockstitch sewing machine 1881-1890
Viking Husqvarna 8010 sewing machine, partially sectioned 1968; complete with seam formers and cams so as to form 32 different seam patterns, c.1960s. Viking Husqvarna 8010 sewing machine, 1960s. 1960-1968
12-inch diameter series 'O' Gilkes' Francis Turbine (4.2 bhp on nett working fall of 5 ft. using 570 cubic ft of water per minute; 270 rpm), with suspension bearing, steel countershaft, and hand operating gear for working guide-blades. Developed by James Bicheno Francis, it became widely accepted as the best for heads of water up to 50 m. Manufactured by Gilbert Gilkes & Co., Kendal, Cumbria, England, 1924. Francis Turbine, 1924 1924
A spoke shave, boxwood with 2- 3/4" wide blade. A spoke shave, boxwood with 2- 3/4" wide blade. 1830-1860
Hand net-braiding machine by Helyer Bridport, Dorset, England, 1865-1875, based on a design by James Paterson. Net-making machine, c 1870 1865-1875
Pitch chain and sprocket for use with pedal cycles and other machines, c. 1883 mounted on a wooden stand. Note attached: "possibly part of object BOS or RTO": 31/07/2007. Pitch chain and sprocket for use with pedal cycles and other machines
Citroen double herringbone spur wheel (65 teeth) with pinion (13 teeth) Citroen double herringbone spur wheel 1922
A saw blade for a tension saw having 17 1/4" fixing centres and 10 t.p.i. made by Wheatman & Smith Saw blade for a tension saw having 17 1/4" fixin Unknown
Encased Pelton wheel, the 'Hector' water motor No. 2, with stop valve and driving pulley, manufactured by Percy Pitman, Bosbury and Ledbury, Herefordshire, England, 1903. Small Pelton Wheel Turbine, 1903 1903
Essex miniature chain stitch sewing machine, 1945-1955. Essex miniature chain stitch sewing machine, 1945-1955. 1945-1955
One of 42 sub-main clad cubicle style switches from the power supply room of Senate House, University of London. One of 42 sub-main clad cubicle style switches from the power supply room of Senate House 1930-1939
Four carpenter's rasps without handles by Lockwood Bros.Wing, Spear of Sheffield and T Makin & Son Four carpenter's rasps without handles by Lockwood Bros.Wing Unknown
Two hollowing irons in wood blocks, maker unknown. Two hollowing irons in wood blocks, maker unknown. Unknown
Carter's improved high speed type bench braiding machine, fitted with 16 patent Speedway carriers for carrying cheese of yarn on cardboard tubes, on cast iron stand with a sample of braiding and cable braiding in progress. Carter's improved high speed type bench braiding machine
Pfaff type 463-34/01 all-electric lock stitch lightweight sewing unit, complete with micro processor control box by Efka. Pfaff type 463-34/01 all-electric lock stitch lightweight sewing unit