Title
Archimedean screw
Caption
Archimedean screw operated by reciprocating rope to give continuous circular motion. The screw is being used to raise water from A to B. The invention of this device for raising water by either a spiral tube wound round an axis, or by a broad screw fitted in a tube, is attributed to Archimedes (c187-212BC) but there is evidence that it was known and used for irrigation as early as 600 BC.
Engraving from "Receuil d'ouvrages Curieux de Mathematiques et de Mecanique, ..." by Gaspard Grollier de Serviere (Lyons, 1719).
Date
1719
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07115_011283P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
27,0Mb (1,0Mb) / 11,8in x 8,9in / 3543 x 2663 (300dpi)