List of Objects

Telling a history of our world through objects

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  1. Silk wedding dress Silk wedding dress A silk and lace wedding dress that was worn by my grandmother in 1902 and my mother in 1942. It was purchased from Mary ... Contributed by Individual
  2. Wedgewood cup and saucer Wedgewood cup and saucer These items are an example of 18th century opulence and amazing craftsmanship. The wealth of those who could afford to ... Contributed by Individual
  3. Ogden's cigarette cards Ogden's cigarette cards Ogden's cigarette cards contained information about nationalities of the world and birds. These were passed down from ... Contributed by Individual
  4. James Bond space gun James Bond space gun James Bond used this gun in the film Moonraker. It's an example of futuristic memorabilia from the time of the space ... Contributed by Individual
  5. Album of theatrical portraits Album of theatrical portraits A portrait of actors dressed up as male and female characters. The characters featured are from all sorts of plays. Contributed by Individual
  6. Chain operated scales Chain operated scales The scales were made by Griffin & George Ltd and have very delicate workings that hark back to a time of great ... Contributed by Individual
  7. Brass box Brass box A wood lined box with engravings of monks and swans that possibly originated from a monastery. The owner bought it in ... Contributed by Individual
  8. Musical doll Musical doll A dancing musical doll with mechanised wheels. It was bought by my father, a boot and shoe maker, when he visited ... Contributed by Individual
  9. Pocket compass Pocket compass This is a worn and scratched item that has obviously been used a lot. Navigation was a basic science but is now ... Contributed by Individual
  10. China plate and cup China plate and cup A presentation plate and cup on a wooden stand that was bought by the owner's parents while travelling in the 1920s. Contributed by Individual
  11. China tankard and plate China tankard and plate An exquisitely painted tankard and plate illustrated with a port scene. Contributed by Individual
  12. Tobacco jar Tobacco jar The jar was made around 1900, probably for a tavern. The wording relates to smoking and drinking. Contributed by Individual
  13. Porcelain jug Porcelain jug A "Peace & Plenty" commemorative jug made for the American market. Contributed by Individual
  14. Chinese vases Chinese vases An example of hand painted craftsmanship, probably by poor people. Original productions started in 1600 - they became ... Contributed by Individual
  15. Japanese Pediatric Acupuncture Tools Japanese Pediatric Acupuncture Tools Japanese Pediatric Acupuncture tools. Actually, it is rare to stab a needle in Pediatric?Acupuncture.?They?pat or rub ... Contributed by Museum
  16. Atlantic Telegraph Cable 1865 Atlantic Telegraph Cable 1865 A PIECE OF THE 1865 ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH CABLE The inscription reads “ Atlantic Cable 1865 Recovered in a depth of 1950 ... Contributed by Individual
  17. Mickey & Minnie Mouse coffee set Mickey & Minnie Mouse coffee set Mickey Mouse first made his appearance in Steamboat Willie in 1926 but this coffee set dates from the 1930s. Anyone who ... Contributed by Individual
  18. Egyptian statue Egyptian statue A naked man god that has been dated from the Egyptian era. The owner bought the item from an antiques market. Contributed by Individual
  19. Cicero's Latin Epistulae Cicero's Latin Epistulae This was included in a consignment of old books sent to the owner. The book has an inscription signed to Thomas Warner ... Contributed by Individual
  20. Silver cigarette case Silver cigarette case This was awarded for actions above and beyond the call of duty and for bravery over three days during WW1. The ... Contributed by Individual
  21. Sheet music Sheet music A descriptive musical sketch about the wreck of the Titanic. It was found in my parents' loft. Contributed by Individual
  22. Fob watch with chain Fob watch with chain This was presented to my grandfather for 60 years of service as conductor of a choir in Selsten, Notts. It has a very ... Contributed by Individual
  23. Base metal bracelet Base metal bracelet A very imaginative piece with glass stone that looks like coral. It's made from base metal - a step up from costume ... Contributed by Individual
  24. WW1 Ambulance WW1 Ambulance This is made from elastolin and dates from WW1. It shows how the wounded were taken care of on the battlefields. Contributed by Individual
  25. 1930s Handbag 1930s Handbag An Art Deco handbag with walnut frame, intricate stitchwork and leather inlay. I acquired it from my mother-in-law. Contributed by Individual
  26. Miniature photo frames Miniature photo frames My grandmother used to work for a family with French connections but the frames probably date from the generation before ... Contributed by Individual
  27. School attendance medals School attendance medals Education, education, education was not just the mantra of New Labour but also at the turn of the 20th century. Ernest ... Contributed by Individual
  28. King George Coronation medal King George Coronation medal The coronation medals were presented to school children in London in 1937. This one belonged to my father. Contributed by Individual
  29. Wooden elephant puppet Wooden elephant puppet A palm tree wood elephant that was bought in India or Thailand in the 1960s. It has an articulated trunk and legs and ... Contributed by Individual
  30. Sheffield plate teapot Sheffield plate teapot This belonged to my grandmother who came to Sheffield to work in service. She was given this as a gift in 1870 from the ... Contributed by Individual
  31. Bronze lion Bronze lion My grandfather had a foundry in Sheffield and collected scrap to make objects. Contributed by Individual
  32. Portmerion coffee service Portmerion coffee service The service was designed by Susan Williams Ellis and was given to my parents as a wedding gift. I love it as my mum ... Contributed by Individual
  33. Worcester plate Worcester plate A Bar & Bar plate that was made in 1825 in the style of Billingsby. It’s used as the base of a soup tureen. Contributed by Individual
  34. Peream figurine Peream figurine This is a Copeland figurine called Beatrice, made in the Roman peream style, and sculpted by Edward Papworth. This was ... Contributed by Individual
  35. Wrenn & Hornby Dublo Wrenn & Hornby Dublo This was made in the 1960s and was the new model. It’s an electric double "O" garage for a 16mm truck. The owner ... Contributed by Individual
  36. Silver spoons Silver spoons These were given to the contributor each year by a godmother. Contributed by Individual
  37. Pinder & Bourne jug Pinder & Bourne jug An oriental jug made by Pinder and Bourne as part of the Doulton factory. It shows the diversity of the Doulton range ... Contributed by Individual
  38. Pocket watch Pocket watch The watch is made from 15 carat gold and the chain from 9 carat. It shows how valuable watches were at the time and the ... Contributed by Individual
  39. Mrs Mundy's plate Mrs Mundy's plate This was given to my father by Mrs Mundy in 1924 as he was a tenant of Monkeaton Hall. Only 50 were made, by Royal ... Contributed by Individual
  40. Cannonball Cannonball This cannonball is solid and was possibly used in the Civil War. Cannonballs made later were packed with explosives. Contributed by Individual
  41. Brass tazza Brass tazza A pedestal dish with engravings of hunting scenes that shows St Hubert in the centre. This was made by L'oudray ... Contributed by Individual
  42. Chinese bowl Chinese bowl A sea captain brought this back from Asia in the late 1960s. It shows seven Chinese figures, which could be a lucky ... Contributed by Individual
  43. Ornamental fish Ornamental fish This piece demonstrates our fascination with Asia that still goes on today. I inherited it from my grandmother. Her ... Contributed by Individual
  44. Writing desk from Boer War Writing desk from Boer War I inherited this writing desk from my grandfather who took it with him to the Boer War where he was a Colour Sergeant. ... Contributed by Individual
  45. A Sociable Tricycle A Sociable Tricycle The ‘Sociable’ was one of many versions of tricycle developed in the 1880s. It got its name from the side-by-side ... Contributed by Individual
  46. Floor Tiles in the Muniments Room Floor Tiles in the Muniments Room These tiles are the original tiles found in the Muniments room above the Warming Room in Fountains Abbey. The tiles were ... Contributed by Museum
  47. Headless Statue Headless Statue This is a headless statue originally pictured next to a seat with a surprise view. Because of the effect of the ... Contributed by Museum
  48. Patterned Altar Tiles Patterned Altar Tiles These altar tiles are the last remaining tiles inside Fountains Abbey Church. Originally the base of the high altar, ... Contributed by Museum
  49. Stephen Proctor's Initials Stephen Proctor's Initials These are the initials of Stephen Proctor who is a former owner of the Fountains Estate. These initials are on the front ... Contributed by Museum
  50. Statue of St George on St Mary's Church Statue of St George on St Mary's Church This a statue of St. George slaying the dragon at his feet. St. Mary's Church, originally commissioned in 1870 by the ... Contributed by Museum

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