Condenser Tube Gauge
A gauge for measuring the diameter and wall thickness of condenser tubes – maker unknown, but made to a very high standard with a calibration tube and a velvet-lined wooden case.
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Pennycook Roof Glazing Sample
A sales sample from the Pennycook Patent Glazing & Engineering Company. Founded in 1880, this company specialised in large glass roofs, they’re responsible for the roofs of Glasgow’s Central Station and Edinburgh’s Waverley Station.
Howden’s CO2 Circulator Drawings
A book of drawings of CO2 circulators from various early British nuclear power stations, made by James Howden & Co of Scotland Street, Glasgow.
AEAC Dounreay Dog Section Badge
An enamel badge from the Atomic Energy Authority Constabulary police dog section at the Dounreay nuclear power research facility in Caithness.
Cononish Gold Mine Core
A core sample of rock from the Cononish gold mine near Tyndrum in the Highlands.
Yarrow Shipbuilders Hard Hat
A plastic hard hat from Yarrow Shipbuilders Ltd., found on the Clyde foreshore.
Composite Cable Section
A sample of a composite cable, made of steel and synthetic strands – origin unknown but perhaps intended for mining hoists.
Mechans Engine Indicator Dial
A ship’s engine indicator dial, made by Mechans Ltd of Scotstoun, Glasgow. Enamelled steel.
Concorde Jet Engine Vanes
A pair of nozzle guide vanes from the Rolls-Royce Olympus engine from a Concorde supersonic aircraft. Made out of waspaloy, a high temperature nickel alloy.
IBM Greenock Plan
A plan of one of the big production buildings at IBM Greenock, Spango Valley.
Paton’s Mill Printing Plate
A copper printing plate from William Paton’s spinning mill in Johnstone, showing an aerial view of the mill buildings. Shown below as it is, and how it would have looked when printed.