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Cross-sections of a finery and furnace used in the processing of iron. Engraving by Wilson Lowry after J. Farey.

Horizontal and vertical sections through a porter brewery mash tun, and its constituent parts. Engraving by J. Moffat, c. 1830, after J. Farey.

Hydraulics: designs for pumps. Engraving by J. Moffat after J. Farey, ca. 1813.

Cross-sections of a furnace used in the processing of antimony. Engraving by Wilson Lowry, 1802.

Various unlabelled items of brewing apparatus in horizontal and vertical section. Engraving by J. Moffat, c. 1830, after J. Farey.

Hydraulics: pumps, and a steam-engine. Engraving by J. Moffat after J. Farey, ca. 1813.

Elevation of a stocking machine and various details of its components. Engraving by Lowry after J. Farey.

Machinery designed by Smeaton for extracting coal from the pits. Etching by W. Lowry after J. Farey.

Coinage: machinery used in the Royal Mint. Engraving after J. Farey.

Three types of paper press: rachet, screw, and hydraulic, with details of components. Engraving by S. Porter, 1806, after J. Farey.

Surveying: a theodolite made by Jesse Ramsden. Engraving by W. Lowry, 1819, after J. Farey.

A labelled plan, and cross-section, of an iron foundry. Engraving by Mutlow after J. Farey.

A labelled plan and two sections through a London porter brewery. Engraving by J. Moffat, c. 1830, after J. Farey.

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John Farey

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Images by John Farey

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A labelled plan, and cross-section, of an iron foundry. Engraving by Mutlow after J. Farey.

Three types of paper press: rachet, screw, and hydraulic, with details of components. Engraving by S. Porter, 1806, after J. Farey.

Horizontal and vertical sections through a porter brewery mash tun, and its constituent parts. Engraving by J. Moffat, c. 1830, after J. Farey.

A labelled plan and two sections through a London porter brewery. Engraving by J. Moffat, c. 1830, after J. Farey.

Elevation of a stocking machine and various details of its components. Engraving by Lowry after J. Farey.

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John Farey

Images from the collections

Images by John Farey

Works from the collections

A labelled plan, and cross-section, of an iron foundry. Engraving by Mutlow after J. Farey.

Three types of paper press: rachet, screw, and hydraulic, with details of components. Engraving by S. Porter, 1806, after J. Farey.

Horizontal and vertical sections through a porter brewery mash tun, and its constituent parts. Engraving by J. Moffat, c. 1830, after J. Farey.

A labelled plan and two sections through a London porter brewery. Engraving by J. Moffat, c. 1830, after J. Farey.

Elevation of a stocking machine and various details of its components. Engraving by Lowry after J. Farey.

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