Nozzle Collection (#2)

Firefighters training with foam extinguisher
Two firefighters training with a foam extinguisher

Firefighter training with foam extinguisher
Firefighter training with a foam extinguisher, 18 April 1956

Coit Tower golden lit from sunset lighting

LCC-LFB Two firemen at hose drill, Southwark SE1
Two firemen performing hose drill at Southwark, the brigade headquarters. They are holding a brass composite branch (nozzle) that could only be turned on and off at the pump or hydrant

CALIFORNIA: MINING, c1883. A gold prospector in California using a giant hose and nozzle called a monitor, a method of processing gravel in the hydraulic gold mining process

Nozzle at diesel fuel storage tanks on farm, England, june

NK-33 liquid fuel rocket engine
NK-33 liquid-fuel rocket engine, museum display. The NK-33 rocket engine was an advanced design intended to be used for the first stage of the abandoned Soviet N1 Moon rocket

Unleaded petrol pump

Unleaded petrol pump nozzle
MODEL RELEASED. Unleaded petrol pump nozzle being used by a motorist

Wind tunnel nozzle, 1953
Wind tunnel nozzle. This is an adjustable nozzle for a supersonic wind tunnel. The nozzle width can be changed to alter the speed of the wind flowing through the tunnel

Jet aircraft engine nozzle. Jet engines work by burning fuel and expelling the exhaust gases backwards, generating forward thrust

Kliper spacecraft rockets. Announced in 2004 as part of the Russian space program, the Kliper (also called Clipper) spacecraft has been designed to replace the Soyuz spacecraft

Aerosol paint can

Petrol pump at night

Fuel pump nozzle held in a hand
MODEL RELEASED. Fuel pump nozzle held in a hand

Russian rocket engines on display at the 2011 Paris Air Show

Communications satellite, artwork
Communications satellite in Earth orbit, artwork. These satellites operate from a geostationary orbit 35, 786 kilometres above the Earth

Motors of a Soyuz rocket
Soyuz rocket engines. View of the exhaust nozzles from the engines of the first and second stages of a Russian Soyuz rocket launcher

Maize biofuel, conceptual image
MODEL RELEASED. Maize biofuel, conceptual image. Hand holding a fuel pump nozzle in front of a field of maize (Zea mays). Also known as corn

Vintage fuel pumps. This is one of the oldest working petrol and diesel filling stations in the UK, located in the Laurel garage, Ramsbury, Wiltshire

Soyuz A-2 rocket nozzles
Soyuz rocket nozzles. This Soviet and later Russian launcher, part of the R7 family of rockets, was introduced in 1966, and many variants have been developed since

Apollo Service Module thruster quad on display. This thruster, a type of reaction control system (RCS), was used for NASAs Apollo program of manned missions to the Moon

Housewife Washing Up
A glamorous houswife, happy in her work, washes the dishes by hand at the kitchen sink

Monitor Water Pump / Jet
A large Monitor water pump, providing a powerful jet, mounted onboard the Beta III fire-boat of the London Fire Brigade

Operating a Large Jet
A group of fire-fighters operate a large jet

Fire-Fighting Equipment
Ideal first-aid fire appliances, originally supplied by Merryweathers to The Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society

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"From ancient silver candle-snuffers to modern water nozzles, the evolution of the a fascinating journey through time. In 1688-89, a beautifully crafted candle-snuffer stand with snuffer and extinguisher showcased the intricate artistry of silver craftsmanship. Fast forward to 1935/1942, Marius Hansen's innovative water nozzle revolutionized irrigation systems with its efficient design. The Victoria And Albert Museum displays an Italian masterpiece from around 1550 - a bellows adorned with a chiseled bronze nozzle that exemplifies exquisite Renaissance craftsmanship. Meanwhile, Paris boasted its opulence in 1817 with a French Empire fountain made of silver gilt, enchanting passersby with its grandeur. In litho form, we witness the power and excitement generated by spinning and kicking at the mouth of a big brass nozzle. The image captures the thrill experienced by those who operate these powerful tools. Not limited to household items, nozzles have found their place in industrial settings as well. A distiller engraving showcases how they play an essential role in refining processes. Burmantofts Pottery introduced their artistic touch to nozzles in c. 1890-99 when they created an elegant ceramic candlestick featuring this functional element as part of its design. Moving away from historical artifacts, we encounter captivating moments like kittens joyfully playing with vacuum cleaner hoses – reminding us that even mundane objects can bring delight into our lives. And let's not forget about aviation. The United States Air Force's Lockheed F-104C Starfighter demonstrates how they are integral components for high-speed aircraft propulsion systems. Whether it be uniformed attendants at Esso petrol stations or fire-fighting equipment like "Alpha, " designed to combat blazes on water bodies – nozzles continue to serve various purposes across different eras and industries. "