List of Objects

Telling a history of our world through objects

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  1. Short mercury delay tube Short mercury delay tube This is part of LEO 1, the world's first business computer produced by J Lyons to mechanise their invoicing. It was ... Contributed by Individual
  2. Gypsy caravan and horse Gypsy caravan and horse These were made for Victoria's children at Osborne House. Contributed by Individual
  3. Doctor's bag Doctor's bag I used to be a nurse and have always been interested in the medical profession - this was bought at an auction. Some of ... Contributed by Individual
  4. Elvis record Elvis record I received this as a gift 10 years ago: it was released when Elvis was at the peak of his career. Tracks include ... Contributed by Individual
  5. Neolithic flints found in Derbyshire Neolithic flints found in Derbyshire These flints were collected by John Leonard Waterhouse between 1920 and 1940. Most of these flints are scraping tools ... Contributed by Museum
  6. Button holer Button holer This item is associated with fashion, homemade clothes and personal use. Contributed by Individual
  7. German musical dolly German musical dolly A children's toy that makes music and spins around on its stick. I acquired it from my parents - my mum used to play it ... Contributed by Individual
  8. Lionel Lines train set Lionel Lines train set Made in the 1930s by the Lionel corporation, USA. It’s an American Flyer train set that runs on three rail electrics. Contributed by Individual
  9. Sewing machine Sewing machine A Wilcocks & Gibbs machine made in New York. It’s an art nouveau, hand-operated portable machine. Contributed by Individual
  10. Bust of Sir Billy Butlin Bust of Sir Billy Butlin A bust of a man with a great rags to riches story. It was bought by the owner in a charity shop in Welwyn Garden City. Contributed by Individual
  11. Serving platter Serving platter An example of the 'Daisy' style of the Late Meyers that was made for serving large pieces of meat. Contributed by Individual
  12. Bust of Wellington Bust of Wellington A commemorative piece made for the 1815 war. Contributed by Individual
  13. Four grain measures Four grain measures I inherited these from my grandfather who was a hay and corn dealer. They show how measurement has changed for dry ... Contributed by Individual
  14. Book of the road Book of the road Rudge motorcycles were amongst the finest of this period. These roadbooks were produced by several manufacturers, ... Contributed by Individual
  15. Walnut containing photos Walnut containing photos This item was bought in a charity shop 35 years ago and contains a roll of pictures of Sheffield. Contributed by Individual
  16. Two ceramic plates Two ceramic plates These are German majolica plates - the woman in the middle represents day. They belonged to my great-grandmother and ... Contributed by Individual
  17. Siren Suit Siren Suit This is a special item of clothing. It’s called a ‘Siren Suit’ because you could put it on when the air raid sirens ... Contributed by Museum
  18. Generals Gordon & Kitchener in Sudan. Generals Gordon & Kitchener in Sudan. These spent bullets and cartridge cases come from an isolated desert battlefield in Northern Sudan where in 1898 the ... Contributed by Individual
  19. Two small boxes made during WW2 Two small boxes made during WW2 This is a small box 96 x 70 x 20, one of two...made probably out of aluminium. These were made I think by a Russian ... Contributed by Individual
  20. Silhouette Silhouette This silhouette is by M Forster Knight and depicts the season of summer. I have three others representing the other ... Contributed by Individual
  21. Photographs Photographs This Victorian photograph was donated to a charity shop and is a real insight into how we used to live. You can see ... Contributed by Individual
  22. Miniature paintings Miniature paintings These are little pocket paintings with great detail. They were bought at an auction. Contributed by Individual
  23. Bracelet Bracelet This belonged to my wife's mother who was from Cologne. It has been kept as a reminder of our German ancestry. Contributed by Individual
  24. Brooch Brooch This object belonged to the owner's mother. Contributed by Individual
  25. Bowler hat Bowler hat I bought this in an auction at Wilson & Peacock. Laurel and Hardy had one like this - this was Stan Laurel's and he was ... Contributed by Individual
  26. Watercolours Watercolours These four watercolours were supposedly painted by the last Tsar of Russia while he was in an asylum. My uncle was the ... Contributed by Individual
  27. Radiator cap Radiator cap Marked as 'Made in England' this a very decorative cap and would have been used as a personal mascot. I bought it in an ... Contributed by Individual
  28. Casket Casket The casket was given to my grandfather who worked in the mission field for the Methodist Church for 43 years. Contributed by Individual
  29. Watch Watch This was given to one of my female ancestors as she was moving to Canada to marry a man in the Navy. He was a cabin boy ... Contributed by Individual
  30. Wax doll Wax doll It is suggested by some that this was the first wax doll. She is in a dodgy costume because she has been in a safe for ... Contributed by Individual
  31. An early Compound Microscope An early Compound Microscope The museum has a magnificent collection of microscopes including some fine examples of early compound microscopes such ... Contributed by Museum
  32. Ale jug Ale jug The Foly Potteries' are marked on the underside of this jug. Contributed by Individual
  33. Dame Nellie Melba’s Microphone Dame Nellie Melba’s Microphone The museum has a wonderful collection of early radio apparatus include this historic example of an early microphone. ... Contributed by Museum
  34. An English Table Orrery An English Table Orrery This beautiful model of the solar system is an example of a type of instrument known as an ‘orrery’. It is made of wood, ... Contributed by Museum
  35. Necklace and ring Necklace and ring These items are examples of jewellery being made from whatever resources are available. Contributed by Individual
  36. The Wizard Earl’s Armillary Sphere The Wizard Earl’s Armillary Sphere This magnificent armillary sphere stands in the centre of the museum’s top gallery. It was designed to show a model of ... Contributed by Museum
  37. Aeroplane piece Aeroplane piece This is a piece of the plane in which Vernon Castle was killed in Feb 1918. Vernon was born in Norwich (1887-1918) and ... Contributed by Individual
  38. Queen Elizabeth I’s Astrolabe Queen Elizabeth I’s Astrolabe The History of Science Museum in Oxford has one of the largest collections of astrolabes in the world and this is just ... Contributed by Museum
  39. Newspaper Cutting Newspaper Cutting Bridge in Berlin named after uncle - Mrs. Harper Contributed by Individual
  40. Rolls razor Rolls razor I bought this for my father one Christmas when I got my first job in the 1950s. He never used it however, and it is ... Contributed by Individual
  41. Period doll furniture set Period doll furniture set I received these from my parents they are a classic example of very old children's toys. Contributed by Individual
  42. Victorian Double Dolls Pram Victorian Double Dolls Pram Whilst at a local tip, I saw someone ready to dispose of this Victorian Double Dols Pram, having just purchased a ... Contributed by Individual
  43. Pendant Pendant I inherited this from my grandmother - it's a butterfly wing enamelled on silver. Contributed by Individual
  44. Edward & Alexandra sculptures Edward & Alexandra sculptures These were given by Lord Salisbury to the University possibly in 1992. They were then presented by the University of ... Contributed by Individual
  45. Silver jug Silver jug This beer jug is hallmarked Hunt & Roskell Late Storr & Mortimer. It was copied in the mid 1800s and adapted for hot ... Contributed by Individual
  46. Tapa Tapa This tapa was made from a paper mulberry tree. It was a gift to the family whilst they were living in Raratonga. Contributed by Individual
  47. Mabel Lucie Attwell cards Mabel Lucie Attwell cards Mabel Attwell was famous for her cheeky children paintings which were used in advertising e.g. LUX soaps. One famous ... Contributed by Individual
  48. World War1-Labour Party Socialist Poster World War1-Labour Party Socialist Poster I HAVE BEEN GIVEN FOUR ORGINAL WORLD WAR ONE POSTERS OF POLITICAL TIMES FROM THE ERA OF SOCIALST LABOUR PARTY! ALTHOUGH ... Contributed by Individual
  49. ARP First Aid box ARP First Aid box A tin box first aid kit - inside are tourniquets, mine dressings and bandages. This shows the care provided for ... Contributed by Individual
  50. Railway timetable Railway timetable This is a Great Eastern railway passenger and goods train timetable. My father was given the book by the widow of a ... Contributed by Individual

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