List of Objects

Telling a history of our world through objects

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  1. Vase Vase This is a Skrdlovice topaz and green cased olympie vase designed by Vladimir Jelinek. I acquired it in a closing down ... Contributed by Individual
  2. Thomas Barrett Billericey clock Thomas Barrett Billericey clock The present owners purchased this clock from a Derbyshire auction in 2000. Contributed by Individual
  3. Don Bradman Toby jug Don Bradman Toby jug Bendigo pottery made a series of Toby style jugs of famous Australians. We have a set of eight in our collection. Contributed by Individual
  4. WW1 Medals WW1 Medals These were awarded to Sergeant Michael Vincent for bravery during WW1. He died at the age of 22 and was buried in ... Contributed by Individual
  5. Farnell puppet Farnell puppet Farnell were the English toy makers of choice, similar to Steiff in Germany. This toy was very loved. Contributed by Individual
  6. Crucifix with spider Crucifix with spider An unusual piece made of base metal and stones. Contributed by Individual
  7. Papier Mache blotter Papier Mache blotter When letter writing was the normal every day means of communication blotters were important as pen ink was used. Contributed by Individual
  8. Set of Boer War envelopes and stamps Set of Boer War envelopes and stamps Correspondence handed down to the owner from her great-great-aunt. Contributed by Individual
  9. Diary transcript Diary transcript A typed transcript of a diary from a British internment camp at Neumunster. Contributed by Individual
  10. Limestone figure of Hathor Limestone figure of Hathor A Limestone figure of Hathor, a household god. Contributed by Individual
  11. Limestone mini altar Limestone mini altar The Egyptians used to have household gods that would help them live their lives. Contributed by Individual
  12. Trench art Trench art Trench art was particularly popular in WW1 But continued in WW2 not just in trenches but in hospitals by recuperating ... Contributed by Individual
  13. Predynastic palette Predynastic palette Women still liked their make up 5500 years ago! Contributed by Individual
  14. Lark spit Lark spit People had the most wonderful open fires that they put lark spits in front of. This one belonged to my great-aunt. Contributed by Individual
  15. Electroplated biscuit tray Electroplated biscuit tray A tray made by Fenton Brothers of Sheffield that's always been in the family. Contributed by Individual
  16. Silver and enamel box Silver and enamel box Imported by Mappin and Webb, this box is in very good condition and is still used today to store my rings. Contributed by Individual
  17. Hatpins Hatpins A collection of hatpins reflecting novelty fashion objects from the time. Contributed by Individual
  18. Painter's day book Painter's day book The book belonged to a tradesman painter who painted Hull and Scarborough stations. The book includes details of money ... Contributed by Individual
  19. Moorcroft vase Moorcroft vase I inherited this vase. Contributed by Individual
  20. Photo albums Photo albums Photo albums of my father in the German army in the 1930s. Contributed by Individual
  21. Chinese saucer Chinese saucer An example of high quality Chinese craftsmanship. Interestingly, this example has been broken and repaired to a high ... Contributed by Individual
  22. Diaries Diaries These diaries describe my father's experience in the German army, his pre-war national service and his internment in a ... Contributed by Individual
  23. Statue Statue I inherited this statue. Contributed by Individual
  24. Clarion Ramblers handbooks Clarion Ramblers handbooks Clarion Ramblers was the first working man's walking club in England. It played an important role in maintaining public ... Contributed by Individual
  25. Valentine cards Valentine cards Cards were made to send to loved ones instead of letters. Most of these are only one sheet, not cards that open as they ... Contributed by Individual
  26. Erwin Nichol painting Erwin Nichol painting Erwin Nichol was a popular Irish artist - this is a copy of a painting called "Gone but not Forgotten". The owner ... Contributed by Individual
  27. Half penny cart wheel coin Half penny cart wheel coin This coin is of monetary value. My father found it under a wall when he was working as a builder. Contributed by Individual
  28. Commemorative barge ware Commemorative barge ware These pieces are typical of barge collectables of this period. Contributed by Individual
  29. Commemorative plaque Commemorative plaque I purchased this commemorative plaque from a dealer at an antiques fair. It is an important part of the history of space ... Contributed by Individual
  30. Glass vase Glass vase I remember the vase being in the lounge when I was growing up. Other ornaments changed over the years but my parents ... Contributed by Individual
  31. Scales Scales These scales were part of a science department clear out at Bemrose School, Derby. Contributed by Individual
  32. Sword Sword An example of the changing face of weaponry that was found on a building site. Contributed by Individual
  33. Beefeater fire stand Beefeater fire stand This belonged to my grandmother and reminds me of her. It’s something I wanted to play with when I was a child but ... Contributed by Individual
  34. Slide ruler Slide ruler Otis King's model 'k' slide ruler that was very common in classrooms. It was a present from my father for school use. Contributed by Individual
  35. Theatre programmes Theatre programmes This collection of theatre programmes was found in the false roof of a Nottinghamshire cottage prior to demolition. They ... Contributed by Individual
  36. Chamber pot Chamber pot A pot that was used up until the 1960s in Chesterfield. Contributed by Individual
  37. Ornament Ornament A copy of high end early 1900s pottery that I inherited from my mum and dad. Contributed by Individual
  38. Flint knife Flint knife Ice Age tribes used these for butchery. Contributed by Individual
  39. Theatre memorabilia Theatre memorabilia This collection of theatre memorabilia from the 1920s - 1930s was found in a cottage in Nottinghamshire that was going ... Contributed by Individual
  40. Bone flute Bone flute This shows how tribes in the Ice Age appreciated music. This is a replica made for a museum. Contributed by Individual
  41. Book of Nazi propaganda Book of Nazi propaganda This was picked up from a deserted castle by my father during the WW2 'last push' in Rhineland. It would have been used ... Contributed by Individual
  42. Longcase clock made by John Lacy Longcase clock made by John Lacy This clock was painted in England but imitating both designs and material from China, reflecting a moment in the history ... Contributed by Museum
  43. Large wine glass Large wine glass This decorative item has been in my family for over 70 years. Contributed by Individual
  44. Elm and pine box Elm and pine box The box is probably a replica. I bought it from an antiques shop in Wentworth. Contributed by Individual
  45. Blue John Stone necklace Blue John Stone necklace This was my aunt's mother's necklace. It is made from stone local to the area. Contributed by Individual
  46. Poetry Poetry Poetry by Richard Furness that has been handed down through my family. Contributed by Individual
  47. Pendant watch Pendant watch This gold pendant watch was given to me by my grandfather who ran a pawn shop. The watch was left and never collected. ... Contributed by Individual
  48. Leyland Allweather Vintage Coach LTB1 Leyland Allweather Vintage Coach LTB1 The present owner, Peter Stanier from Gravesend bought the bus ten years ago. It was exported from Jersey in 1939. ... Contributed by Individual
  49. Blattnerphone Blattnerphone The BBC had no viable means of recording sound until 1930. Among the first recording machines was the Blattnerphone, ... Contributed by Individual
  50. Willy's MB slat grille jeep Willy's MB slat grille jeep This is a very early jeep built by Willy's which is indicated by a slat rather than a pressed grille. It was supplied to ... Contributed by Individual

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