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Archimedean screw

Part of
Hydraulic machinery

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2 images from works
  • Hydraulics: an Archimedean screw, dredging, and hydraulic lifting. Coloured engraving by J. Lodge.
  • Orthopedic traction, the Archimedes screw and astronomical instruments: seven figures. Etching, 1769.

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    Hydraulics: an Archimedean screw, dredging, and hydraulic lifting. Coloured engraving by J. Lodge.

    | Reference: 45330i
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    Orthopedic traction, the Archimedes screw and astronomical instruments: seven figures. Etching, 1769.

    | Date: [1769] | Reference: 22731i
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    Engineering: hydrostatics, water-wheels, and an Archimedean screw. Engraving.

    | Reference: 45256i
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    Hydraulics: Archimedean screw, siphon, steam engines, etc. Engraving by J. Taylor.

    | Reference: 45302i

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