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B. Drilling, Sewing, Manuring, and Hoeing Machines.
C. Harvesting Machines.

D. Barn Machinery.

E. Field, Fold, and Yard Machinery.

F. Agricultural Carriages, Harness, and Gear.

G. Drainage Implements.

H. Dairy Implements.

I. Miscellaneous Implements used in Agriculture.
J. Garden Engines and Tools.

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CLASS X-PHILOSOPHICAL INSTRUMENTS, AND PROCESSES DEPENDING
UPON THEIR USE; MUSICAL, HOROLOGICAL, AND SURGICAL INSTRU-

MENTS.

A. Instruments for the Measurement of Space.

B. Instruments to measure the Effects of Mechanical and Physical
Forces.

C. Instruments to illustrate the Laws of Mechanical and Physical
Science.

D. Application of Mechanical and Physical Science to useful
Purposes, not included in any of the preceding or subsequent
Sections.

E. Chemical and Pharmaceutical Apparatus.

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Bond, W., and Son. The invention of a new mode of observing astronomical phenomena, &c. U. S. Bourdon, E. The invention of metallic ba

rometers, and for his manometers. Fr. Brett, J. Printing telegraph. U. K. Brooke, C. The invention of a means of self-registering natural phenomena, by photography.

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Buckle, S. Photographs on paper. Buron, Good telescopes, the glass being of rock crystal. Fr. Chance, Bros., and Co. A disc of flint glass, 29 inches diameter. U. K. Claudet, A. F. Inventions based upon experiments in the practice of photography, and non-inverted pictures. U. K. Daguet, F. Superiority of glass for optical purposes, good specific gravity, clear; crown-glass as clear as flint. Switz. Deleuil, L. J. Balance air-pump; and for the invention of an arrangement to keep the charcoal points in electric light at a constant distance. Fr. Dollond, G. Atmospheric recorder, by means of which the reading of the barometer, those of the thermometer evaporator, fall of rain, direction of the wind, its strength, electric state of the air, &c., are simultaneously registered. U. K. Dubosq-Soleil, J. A very ingenious helio

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stat, on a new construction, by Silberman; the invention of an apparatus for fixing the charcoal points for electric light; a saccharometer of delicate structure and much ingenuity; and an elegant and novel instrument, by Brevais, for exhibiting the phenomena of polarized light. Fr. Dunin, Count E. Extraordinary application of mechanism to his steel expanding figure of a man. U. K. Froment, G. The goodness of the work of his theodolites, and divided metre. Fr. Gonnella, Prof. T. Planometer, a machine for measuring plane surfaces. Tusc. Griffith, Rev. J. Barometer, with a vacuum capable of complete restoration by an air-trap at the top. U. K. Henley, W. T. The convenient and ingenious application of magnetic electricity to the purpose of electric telegraphs.

U. K. Logeman, W. M. Excellence of the magnets shown by him. Neth.

Martens, F. Talbotypes on glass by the albuminous process.

Fr. Merz and Sons. Equatorial, combining cheapness with excellence of workmanship. Bav. Newman, J. The originality, excellence, and perfection of his air-pumps, and selfregistering tide gauge. U. K. Oertling, L. Very delicate large and small balances. U. K. Quennessen, A platina alembic, to hold 250 pints, all in one piece, without solder or seam, &c. Fr.

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CLASS X, a.-MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, ETC.

A. Wind Instruments.

B. Stringed Instruments.

C. Keyed Instruments with fixed Tones.

D. Instruments of Percussion.

E. Automatic Instruments.

F. Miscellaneous Articles in connection with Musical Instruments. G. Musical Diagrams.

COUNCIL MEDAL.

Boehm, T. Important scientific improvements of the flute, and the successful application of his principles to other wind instruments. Bav. Ducroquet, P. A. Application of the pneumatic lever to a church organ. Fr. Erard, P. Peculiar mechanical actions applied to pianofortes and harps.

U. K. & Fr. Gray and Davison. Invention in organ building, of a new method of connecting the great organ with the swell organ, by means of a pedal and of a new stop called the keraulophon. U. K. Hill and Son. Invention of a stop of great power, and a mode of shifting the stops by means of keys. U. K. Sax, A. Invention of several classes of wind instruments in wood and metal. Fr. Vuillaume, J. B. Modes of making violins, in such a manner that they are matured and perfected immediately on the completion of the manufacture, thus avoiding the necessity of keeping them for considerable periods to develope their excellences. Fr. Willis, H. Application to organs of an improved exhausting valve to the pneumatic lever, the application of pneumatic

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Betts, A. Two violins.
Breitkopf and Härtel. A grand piano-

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forte. Broadwood, J., and Sons. Successful improvements in pianoforte making. U. K. Bryceson, H. A church barrel organ. U. K. Buffet, A. Oboes, clarionets, flutes, and a corno-Inglese." Fr. & Alg. Callcott, J. Invention of a French horn, without loose crooks. U. K. Chickering, J. A square pianoforte, and the Jury think highly of his grand pianoforte. U. S. Collard and Collard. Pianos, and successful application of several improvements in pianoforte making. U. K. Debain, A. A mechanical pianoforte. Fr. Ducci, A. and M. An organ with a "Baristata" stop. Tusc. Eisenbrant, C. H. Clarionets & flutes. U.S.

U. K.
A new repetition action in a

Mahillon, C. Clarionets, and a trombone and ophicleide.

Belg.

Meyer, C. Two pianofortes.

U.S.

Forster, S. A. A violoncello, violin, and
viola.
Franche, C.
pianoforte.
Fr.
Gallegos, J. A "Guitarra Harpa." Spain.
Gebauhr, C. J. A pianoforte. Prus.
Gemunder, G. A "Joseph Guarnerius"
violin (chiefly), and for three other
violins, and a viola.
U.S.
Godfroy, C., sen. Flutes.

Fr.

Heckel, J. A. A bassoon of a new and
improved construction.
Nas.
Heeps, J. H. Hearing apparatus, made of
gutta percha.
U. K.
Helwert, J. A bassoon with 19 keys, of
an improved construction.
Wurt.
Hopkinson, J. and J. A horizontal grand
pianoforte, with new patent action. U.K.
Hund, F., and Son. A cottage pianoforte,
in the form of a lyre, termed the " Lyra"
pianoforte.
U. K.
Jastrzebski, F. An upright pianoforte. Belg.
Jaulin, J. A panorgue, and his improve-
ments in free reeds.
Fr.
Jenkins, W., and Son. An expanding
piano for yachts, &c.
U. K.
Kirkman and Son. A semi-grand piano,
and an oblique piccolo piano. U. K.
Knocke, A. His mechanical improvements
in kettle drums.
Bav.
Köhler, J. A slide trombone, and the
application of his patent valves to other
metal wind instruments.
U. K.
Lambert & Co. A cottage pianoforte. U. K.
Macfarlane, G. An improved cornet-à-

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Montal, C. Four cottage pianofortes. Fr.
Nunns, R., and Clark. A seven-octave

square pianoforte and a new tuning of
Eolian reeds.

U. S. Oates, J. P. Improvements as applied to U. K. Pape, J. H. Certain improvements in pianofortes.

cornets.

Fr.

Pask and Koenig. Clarionets and brass
instruments.
U. K.
Purdy and Fendt. A double bass (chiefly),
and for four violins, and two violon-
cellos.

U. K.
Roller & Blanchet. Three pianofortes. Fr.
Rudall, Rose, and Co. A Carte's Boehm

patent flute. Schiedmayer and Sons.

U. K. A square pianoforte, in mahogany. Wurt. Schulze, J. F., & Sons. An organ. Prus. Southwell, W. A grand pianoforte. U. K. Stodart, Wm., and Son. A square piano

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HONOURABLE MENTION.-56.
MONEY AWARDS.-2.

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CLASS X. b.-HOROLOGY.

A. Great Clocks for Churches, Castles, Stables, and Public Buildings in general.

B. Astronomical Clocks.

C. Clocks applied in Registration.

D. Clocks showing different Phenomena.

E. Clocks for the common Purposes of Life.

F. Clocks and Time-pieces in decorated Cases, commonly called
Ornamental Clocks, for Drawing Rooms, Libraries, &c.

G. Sundries applicable to Clocks.

H. Marine Chronometers.

I. Pocket Watches of various Descriptions.

J. Watches for different Markets.
K. Miscellaneous.

COUNCIL MEDAL.

Dent, E. J. Large-turret clock, on account of the combination of strength and accuracy of time-keeping attained in it,

which are also accomplished by a cheaper mode of construction than in other turret clocks of high character. U. K. Japy Bros. Clock and watch movement made by machinery, much cheaper

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