List of Objects

Telling a history of our world through objects

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  1. Austrian chateleine Austrian chateleine I wasn't sure what this was but the Antiques Roadshow expert informs me that it's a chateleine, which a housekeeper or ... Contributed by Individual
  2. Astrolabe Astrolabe In ancient times the Arabs navigated the world using astrolabes like this -in fact, there's an original version of this ... Contributed by Individual
  3. Globe book end Globe book end It's been in my family for about 20 years. I'm from Bulgaria but now live in the UK. Contributed by Individual
  4. Paddington Bear Paddington Bear He's cute, mischievious and I'm very attached to him! Contributed by Individual
  5. Paintings Paintings I bought these when I lived in Manchester. Contributed by Individual
  6. Teddy bear Teddy bear This teddy bear was found. Before computer games and multi-tv channels, children played with toys! Contributed by Individual
  7. Wood carving of Christ Wood carving of Christ This section of wood carving was done by Italian POWs imprisoned by the British. Contributed by Individual
  8. St John's Ambulance history St John's Ambulance history These photographs show my father and also the medals he was awarded for his work during the war with St John's ... Contributed by Individual
  9. Jewelled handbag Jewelled handbag Given to me by my nan who'd been a landgirl. Contributed by Individual
  10. Bahamian Tibetan Gods Bahamian Tibetan Gods In the 1970s I was head researcher in Nassau in the Bahamas. Every year there'd be a charity auction at Government ... Contributed by Individual
  11. Egyptian metal ornament Egyptian metal ornament This Egyptian metal ornament depicts a man, a camel and two palm trees. Contributed by Individual
  12. Ian Fleming James Bond books Ian Fleming James Bond books These editions were released before the films made the James Bond character an international icon. Contributed by Individual
  13. A 2001 Lenticular A 2001 Lenticular Purchased in Finchley Rd, London. The film 2001 was released before man landed on the moon during a period of great ... Contributed by Individual
  14. Duke of Wellington's blotter Duke of Wellington's blotter I bought this from a house that was being cleared in SE London. Contributed by Individual
  15. Dice machine Dice machine I inherited this from my mother. Contributed by Individual
  16. Handbags Handbags My great aunt gave these to me. Contributed by Individual
  17. Gold fob watch pin Gold fob watch pin Chinese souvenir from great grandparents who'd visited there as tourists. Contributed by Individual
  18. Victorian paint tin and brushes Victorian paint tin and brushes The name of the artist, Walter Hugh Paton is on the tin. I inherited these from my grandfather and am directly related ... Contributed by Individual
  19. Columns from Nelson's Victory Columns from Nelson's Victory Purhcased from Harry Williamson who'd acquired them from the author Henry Williamson. Contributed by Individual
  20. Rail poster Rail poster This 1952 poster is typical of the publicity campaign aimed at getting more people to use the rail network. This ... Contributed by Individual
  21. Bronze of a mother and child Bronze of a mother and child Bought on impulse 30 years ago with money destined for a dig project in Israel which had been cancelled at the last ... Contributed by Individual
  22. a stone age thumbnail scraper a stone age thumbnail scraper This is from the dawn of civilisation in Britain when stone tools, some of increadable beauty like a leaf arrowhead or ... Contributed by Individual
  23. Wooden Jug Wooden Jug Bought as a tourist item, possibly in Checzoslovakia. My grandparents came to Britain in 1938 and I believe they brought ... Contributed by Individual
  24. Dalek Playsuit Dalek Playsuit Collected by my son who was interested in Dr Who memorabillia. Contributed by Individual
  25. Rolling Pin Rolling Pin Made by TG Green, a well-known company specialising in household goods. Typical Cornish ware. Contributed by Individual
  26. Shoehorn Shoehorn This shoehorn was bought in Portobello Market, London. head of Britannia, end could have been used as a bottle opener. ... Contributed by Individual
  27. Oriental Screen 24 Oriental Screen 24 This screen was presented to my grandfather as a wedding present. He was a chief engineer on the Blue Funnel Line ... Contributed by Individual
  28. Handkerchief Handkerchief Perhaps this was a gift during the war Contributed by Individual
  29. Toy Collection Toy Collection These toys are evocative of a pre-computer period when toys were often replicas of modern transport and boys in ... Contributed by Individual
  30. Sweetheart Badges Sweetheart Badges Bought by airmen for wives, families etc to show their support for the forces. Contributed by Individual
  31. World War 2 'clicker' World War 2 'clicker' Used by US forces on D Day to communicate in darkness after airborne forces had landed behind enemy lines. Contributed by Individual
  32. Caricatural postcards Caricatural postcards These postcards were sent from the Front to the soldier's wife and daughter back in Birmingham. The soldier was my great ... Contributed by Individual
  33. Amulet Amulet This amulet contains a spell in Greek lettering intended to ward off miscarriage. It depicts a womb with a lock on it. Contributed by Individual
  34. Clock Clock Among the particular qualities of this clock are that the casing was specially commissioned in the Arts and Crafts ... Contributed by Individual
  35. Ivory Fan Ivory Fan This survived a gas explosion in Clapham! Contributed by Individual
  36. Benin carvings Benin carvings Made by the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria Contributed by Individual
  37. Nigerian Wood Carvings Nigerian Wood Carvings Made by the western Nigerian Yoruba tribe Contributed by Individual
  38. Cigarette box Cigarette box This Komai School cigarette box was made for the Western market by Japanese craftsmen. The company had originally made ... Contributed by Individual
  39. Jesse Owens' autograph Jesse Owens' autograph An autograph gathered in Berlin during the 1936 Olympics. Contributed by Individual
  40. DeLorean motor car DeLorean motor car The DeLorean was a rear-engined GT car built in Belfast in 1981 to 1982 and aimed at the North American market. It ... Contributed by Museum
  41. The O'Neills' Inauguration Chair The O'Neills' Inauguration Chair The Clandeboye O'Neills were a branch of the O'Neills of Tyrone who settled in south Antrim and north Down in the ... Contributed by Museum
  42. Bunny Guinness' Mud Hut Bunny Guinness' Mud Hut People are surprised that mud buildings can last for many years, even in England's wet climate. There are still some mud ... Contributed by Individual
  43. Model of a Smallman Safety Clip Model of a Smallman Safety Clip The safety clip was invented and refined by Mr A White of Hartshill and James Smallman of Nuneaton between 1893 and ... Contributed by Museum
  44. Army trunk from 2nd World War & bush hat Army trunk from 2nd World War & bush hat This is my father's army tin trunk from the 2nd World War: my parents were married when my father was on embarkation ... Contributed by Individual
  45. A beautiful Charles II chamber pot A beautiful Charles II chamber pot Its 1789 and imagine you are eating in the mansion house, in the magnificent stateroom with its luxurious gold and green ... Contributed by Museum
  46. Silver Ivory Seal/opium pot Silver Ivory Seal/opium pot This exquisite bust is made out of Ivory and Silver. The ivory head is half flesh and half skull bones. There is a coat ... Contributed by Individual
  47. Lavender Bridesmaid Dress Lavender Bridesmaid Dress This Lavender bridesmaid dress has more of a personal history as I wore it to an aunt's wedding over a decade ago. The ... Contributed by Individual
  48. Hull sheathing nails from HMS Bounty Hull sheathing nails from HMS Bounty In January 1974 I visited and Pitcairn Island and I was able to stay ashore for a few days. I met Norris(Noggy)Young who ... Contributed by Individual
  49. Collection of family objects Collection of family objects Many people travelled from England to help in the manufacturing industries to many countries. In this case, a couple ... Contributed by Individual
  50. Postcards Postcards These pre-revolution postcards depict life in Russia in scenes almost obliterated for a century. Contributed by Individual