COINAGE.

PLATE CLXXIII.

Machine for casting the Ingets of Silver at the Mint.

Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4 illustrating a machine for casting silver ingots. Fig. 1 shows the main casting mechanism with a large curved arm and gears. Fig. 2 shows a close-up of the casting mold. Fig. 3 shows the mechanical frame and gears. Fig. 4 shows the mold components.

This plate contains four figures illustrating a machine for casting silver ingots. Fig. 1 is a large perspective view of the entire machine, showing a complex system of gears, levers, and a large curved arm (C) that holds a mold. Fig. 2 is a detailed view of the casting mold (M) with its internal structure. Fig. 3 shows the mechanical frame (X) and gears (Z) that drive the machine. Fig. 4 shows the mold components (S) and their arrangement.

Fig. 5. A small diagram showing a rectangular block with labels R and S.

Laminating Rollers.

Fig. 7. A diagram showing a long, thin, tapered rod or tool.

Fig. 6.

This plate contains three figures illustrating the laminating rollers. Fig. 6 is a side view of the rollers (A) and their drive mechanism, showing gears (G) and levers (H). Fig. 8 is a cross-section of the rollers, showing the internal gear mechanism (G, H) and the rollers themselves (A). Fig. 9 is another side view of the rollers and their drive mechanism, showing gears (G) and levers (H).

Wall of the house and bath

Architectural drawing of a wall structure with a circular feature at the top.

A faint architectural drawing showing a wall structure. It features a large circle at the top, possibly representing a window or a vaulted ceiling. Below the circle, there are vertical lines and diagonal bracing, suggesting a framework or a specific wall construction technique. The drawing is very light and appears to be a technical sketch.

Architectural drawing of a wall structure with vertical lines.

A faint architectural drawing of a wall structure. It consists of several vertical lines of varying thickness, representing different layers or components of a wall. There are some horizontal lines and small rectangular shapes, possibly indicating windows or doorways. The drawing is very light and appears to be a technical sketch.

Architectural drawing of a wall structure with circular features.

A faint architectural drawing of a wall structure. It features two large circles, one above the other, which could represent windows or decorative elements. The wall structure itself is composed of vertical lines and some horizontal bracing. The drawing is very light and appears to be a technical sketch.

Architectural drawing of a wall structure with a circular feature.

A faint architectural drawing of a wall structure. It features a large circle at the top, similar to the first drawing. Below the circle, there are vertical lines and some horizontal bracing. The drawing is very light and appears to be a technical sketch.

Wall of the house and bath

Machines used in the Mint.

Fig. 4.

Fig. 1.

Fig. 2.

Fig. 3.

Sir John Barton's Machine for reducing Plates of Metal to an equal thickness.

Fig. 6.

Fig. 9.

Fig. 1.

Fig. 8.

Perspective View.

Fig. 5.

Faint architectural drawings of a building, possibly a church or cathedral, showing various views and sections.

The image contains several faint architectural drawings of a building, likely a church or cathedral, arranged in a grid-like fashion. The drawings include:

Top Left: A plan view showing the footprint of the building with a central nave and side aisles.
Top Center: A section view showing the vertical structure, including the roof, nave, and aisles.
Top Right: A plan view of a smaller structure, possibly a chapel or entrance.
Middle Left: A section view of a building with a prominent central tower or spire.
Middle Center: A section view of a building with a central tower.
Middle Right: A plan view of a building with a central tower.
Bottom Left: A plan view of a building with a central tower.
Bottom Center: A section view of a building with a central tower.
Bottom Right: A plan view of a building with a central tower.

The drawings are very faint and appear to be bleed-through from the reverse side of the page. There is no legible text or clear identification of the structures.

COINAGE.

PLATE CLXXV.

MACHINES used in the MINT.

Fig. 1.

A large vertical press machine with a central vertical shaft and a large screw mechanism. It has a horizontal bar at the top with various adjustment points and a sturdy base. Labels include A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z.

Fig. 5.

A small mechanical device with a gear and a lever. It appears to be a small press or a component of a larger machine. Labels include A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z.

Milling.

Fig. 6.

Fig. 2.

A mechanical device with a curved arm and a lever. It appears to be a specialized tool or a component of a machine. Labels include A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z.

Fig. 3.

A large horizontal machine with a central vertical shaft and a series of rollers. It has a handle on the left side. Labels include A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z.

Fig. 8.

A long, thin tool or lever with a curved end. It appears to be a specialized tool or a component of a machine. Labels include A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z.

Fig. 7.

A mechanical device with a central vertical shaft and a series of rollers. It has a handle on the left side. Labels include A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z.

Fig. 4.

Circular Shears.

A circular shear machine with two large circular rollers. It has a handle on the left side. Labels include A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z.

THE CHURCH OF ST. MICHAEL

Faint architectural drawing of a church with a central tower and surrounding structures.

A very faint architectural drawing of a church, likely a perspective view. The central feature is a tall, multi-tiered tower with a pointed roof. To the left and right of the tower are smaller, lower buildings with gabled roofs. The drawing is extremely light and appears to be a watermark or a very faded print on aged paper. There are some illegible markings and possibly a signature or date in the lower right corner of the drawing area.

COINAGE.

PLATE CLXXVI.

ELEVATION of COINING PRESS used in the ROYAL MINT.

Fig. 1.

Main elevation view of the coinage press with various parts labeled with letters A through T.

This is a detailed technical drawing of a large industrial coinage press. The central feature is a tall, conical top labeled 'A' which sits atop a large cylindrical body labeled 'B'. A horizontal beam extends from the top, with labels 'R' at its ends. The main body 'B' is supported by a sturdy base 'C'. Various mechanical components are labeled with letters: 'D' and 'E' are on the central vertical shaft; 'F' and 'G' are on the side mechanism; 'H' and 'I' are on a vertical lever; 'J' and 'K' are on a lower horizontal arm; 'L' and 'M' are on a base plate; 'N' and 'O' are on a side plate; 'P' and 'Q' are on a vertical support; 'R' is on the horizontal beam; 'S' and 'T' are on a small component at the bottom right.

Fig. 2.

A side view of a small mechanical component, possibly a punch or a die, with a central vertical pin labeled 'Y' and side plates.

Fig. 3.

A cross-sectional view of a mechanical component, showing internal details. It is labeled 'S' at the bottom and 'Y' at the top.

Fig. 4.

A simple rectangular block with a central hole, labeled 'S'.

Fig. 5.

A mechanical component with a central pin labeled 'W' and side plates labeled 'G'.

Fig. 6.

A mechanical component with a central pin labeled 'T' and side plates labeled 'R'.

Fig. 8.

A mechanical component with a central pin labeled 'M' and side plates labeled 'O' and 'L'.

Fig. 9.

A mechanical component with a central pin labeled 'M' and side plates labeled 'N', 'P', and 'L'.

Fig. 10.

A mechanical component with a central pin labeled 'P' and side plates labeled 'R' and 'L'.

Fig. 7.

A circular component with a central pin labeled 'A' and a curved arm labeled 'm'.

Fig. 12.

A cross-sectional view of a mechanical component, labeled 'W', 'X', and 'J'.

Fig. 13.

A hexagonal component with a central circular part labeled 'W' and side plates labeled 'X'.

Fig. 11.

A mechanical component with a central pin labeled 'T' and side plates labeled 'X' and 'Y'.

A blank, aged page with a light beige background, showing faint, illegible markings and a large, faint rectangular outline in the center.

This image shows a blank, aged page with a light beige or cream-colored background. The paper has a slightly textured appearance with some minor discoloration and faint, illegible markings scattered across the surface. A large, faint rectangular outline is visible in the center of the page, possibly a watermark or a faint drawing. There are also some very faint, circular shapes in the upper right corner. The overall appearance is that of an old, empty page from a book or document.

PROFESSOR LESLIE'S APPARATUS FOR COOLING AND FREEZING.

Fig. 4.

Fig. 5.

Fig. 7.

Fig. 2.

Fig. 6.

Fig. 8.

Fig. 1.

Fig. 3.

A blank, aged, cream-colored page, likely an endpaper or flyleaf of a book. The page shows signs of wear, including faint smudges and discoloration, particularly along the right edge.

This image shows a blank, aged, cream-colored page, likely an endpaper or flyleaf from an old book. The paper has a slightly textured appearance with some minor discoloration and faint smudges, particularly along the right edge. There is no text or other markings on the page.

This image shows a blank, aged, cream-colored page, likely an endpaper or flyleaf from an old book. The paper has a slightly textured appearance with some minor discoloration and faint smudges, particularly along the left edge. There is no text or other markings on the page.

A detailed historical map of the Guayana region, showing the coastline, major rivers, and numerous place names. The map is oriented with North at the top. The coastline is labeled with letters A through N. Major rivers like the Orinoco, Meta, and Guaviare are shown. The map includes a coordinate grid with latitude and longitude lines. The title 'BRITISH GUAYANA' is at the top center. The map is densely populated with names of rivers, lakes, and settlements.

This is a detailed historical map of the Guayana region, specifically the British Guayana. The map is oriented with North at the top. The coastline is labeled with letters A through N. Major rivers like the Orinoco, Meta, and Guaviare are shown. The map includes a coordinate grid with latitude and longitude lines. The title 'BRITISH GUAYANA' is at the top center. The map is densely populated with names of rivers, lakes, and settlements.

Coastal Labels (A-N):

A: Cape Hatteras
B: Cape Vincent
C: Cape Hatteras
D: Cape Vincent
E: Cape Hatteras
F: Cape Vincent
G: Cape Hatteras
H: Cape Vincent
I: Cape Hatteras
J: Cape Vincent
K: Cape Hatteras
L: Cape Vincent
M: Cape Hatteras
N: Cape Vincent

Major Rivers and Features:

Orinoco River
Meta River
Guaviare River
Lake Maracaibo
Bay of Cumaná
Bay of Tucacas
Bay of Coro
Bay of Cumana
Bay of Tucacas
Bay of Coro
Bay of Cumana

Other Labels:

BRITISH GUAYANA
Equator
60, 65, 70, 75, 80 (Longitude)
30, 45, 60 (Latitude)
Various place names and settlements along the coast and inland.

A detailed historical map of Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador, showing the Andes, major rivers, and coastal cities. The map is oriented with North at the top. A grid of latitude and longitude lines is overlaid. The title 'COLOMBIA PERU & C.' is in a box at the bottom center. A scale bar in English miles is at the bottom right. Longitude is marked on the right edge (60 to 80) and latitude on the top edge (5 to 15).

COLOMBIA
PERU & C.

English Miles

Longitude West from Greenwich

60 65 70 75 80

5 10 15

CONSTANTINOPLE
AND THE
BOSPHORUS.

British Miles

Detailed map of the Bosphorus region showing Constantinople, Belgrade, and surrounding areas.

This is a detailed historical map of the Bosphorus region. The map is oriented with North at the top. Constantinople is located in the lower-left quadrant, shaded in grey. The Bosphorus Strait separates the city from the European side. To the north is Belgrade, and to the east is the Black Sea. The map shows a dense network of rivers, lakes, and numerous small settlements. Major geographical features include the Dardanelles, the Sea of Marmora, and the Sea of Galilee. The map is densely populated with place names in various languages, including Greek, Latin, and Ottoman Turkish. A scale bar in British Miles is provided in the upper left corner, and a north arrow is located in the lower right corner.

SEBASTOPOL

An inset map in the lower right corner provides a detailed view of the Bosphorus region. It shows the city of Sebastopol (now Istanbul) and the surrounding waterways, including the Sea of Marmora and the Sea of Galilee. The map includes a scale bar in British Miles and a north arrow. The inset map is labeled with 'SEBASTOPOL' and shows the intricate coastline and waterways of the region.

Longitude East 29 from Greenwich

PLATE XXIX

Fig. 1. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. X. Y. Z.

Fig. 2. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. X. Y. Z.

Fig. 3. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. X. Y. Z.

Faint sketches of a seated figure and a circular object.

The top section of the plate contains two faint sketches. On the left, there is a sketch of a seated figure, possibly a person in a robe, with a circular object (perhaps a head or a bowl) above their head. On the right, there is a sketch of a circular object, possibly a wheel or a plate, with internal lines suggesting a cross-section or a specific design.

Faint sketches of a circular object and a rectangular object.

The middle section of the plate contains two faint sketches. On the left, there is a sketch of a circular object, possibly a plate or a bowl. On the right, there is a sketch of a rectangular object, possibly a box or a container, with internal lines suggesting a cross-section or a specific design.

Faint sketches of a rectangular object and a circular object.

The bottom section of the plate contains two faint sketches. On the left, there is a sketch of a rectangular object, possibly a box or a container, with internal lines suggesting a cross-section or a specific design. On the right, there is a sketch of a circular object, possibly a plate or a bowl.