List of Objects

Telling a history of our world through objects

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  1. Prison cell Prison cell The Dark Cell at Ruthin Gaol was a punishment cell. Here prisoners who had misbehaved inside the Gaol would have been ... Contributed by Museum
  2. Embroidery box and Games table Embroidery box and Games table A Victorian walnut games table which once opened is used for storing embroidery threads, silks and needles plus small ... Contributed by Individual
  3. Model of Prisoner Model of Prisoner There has been a prison on the Ruthin Gaol site since the seventeenth century. It is one of the most impressive buldings ... Contributed by Museum
  4. Japanese stoneware Japanese stoneware An excellent example of Japanese art work passed down from the owner's grandmother. Contributed by Individual
  5. Oven Oven There has been a prison on the Ruthin Gaol site since the seventeenth century. It is one of the most impressive buldings ... Contributed by Museum
  6. Dog collar Dog collar The collar belonged to Sarah Ponsonby's dog, "Chance". The tapestry on the wall dates from the 1880s and was ... Contributed by Museum
  7. Gilt ink well Gilt ink well This ink stand is in French empire style. It features the acanthus leaves, a mare, stallion and a sphinx. It would ... Contributed by Individual
  8. Aeolian Harp Aeolian Harp Plas Newydd is an historic house that was once owned by the so-called Ladies of Llangollen who caused a stir in ... Contributed by Museum
  9. German dress dagger German dress dagger My uncle acquired this dagger at the end of the WW2. Contributed by Individual
  10. Cravat worn by the poet John Clare Cravat worn by the poet John Clare John Clare was born in Helpston, nr Peterborough, in 1793.He came from a poor background and lived much of his life in ... Contributed by Museum
  11. Saucer Saucer This saucer was part of a tea set given to my mother and father as a wedding present. It was made in Czechoslovakia. Contributed by Individual
  12. Shoes Shoes The shoes were owned by Lady Eleanor Butler, one of the Ladies of Llangollen. Along with her companion, Miss Sarah ... Contributed by Museum
  13. Vegetable dish Vegetable dish This vegetable dish belonged to my great-grandmother and is part of a larger service. The blue run ware dye wasn't fixed ... Contributed by Individual
  14. Miss Piggy doll Miss Piggy doll My family inherited this 'Miss Piggy' doll. It's been beheaded and fixed. Contributed by Individual
  15. Carvings Carvings The carvings in the house are taken from pieces of furniture, although there are many older carvings. Very few were done ... Contributed by Museum
  16. A christ from the Western Front, 1914 A christ from the Western Front, 1914 This is a small casting of a Christ, probably made of brass, which was picked up by my Grandfather on the Western Front ... Contributed by Individual
  17. Eleanor Cross fragment Eleanor Cross fragment Queen Eleanor of Castile, wife of King Edward I of England ("Longshanks"), died at Harby in Notts. in 1290. The Queen's ... Contributed by Museum
  18. Stained Glass Stained Glass Plas Newydd is an historic house that was once owned by the so-called Ladies of Llangollen, who caused a stir in society ... Contributed by Museum
  19. Burleigh Ware plate Burleigh Ware plate This plate was part of a service given to me by my grandmother as a wedding gift in 1971. It is one of six plates from ... Contributed by Individual
  20. Hand mirror Hand mirror My family inherited this lady's hand mirror. Contributed by Individual
  21. Bayonet and case Bayonet and case My family inherited these objects that are from the Napoleonic war. Contributed by Individual
  22. Blackstone oil engine Blackstone oil engine This is an early oil engine from the Blackstone engineering factory in Stamford. A major employer in the Town for over ... Contributed by Museum
  23. Cavalry sword and scabbard Cavalry sword and scabbard I bought this sword and scabbard in 1959 from a work colleague in Lancashire. It's an undressed sword for use by light ... Contributed by Individual
  24. Death of Nelson newspaper report Death of Nelson newspaper report I inherited this edition of The Times from my grandfather. It announces the death of Lord Nelson (but not on the front ... Contributed by Individual
  25. Foot warmer Foot warmer We think this is wooden foot warmer which was mass produced with a cast-iron insert. The pedals at the bottom are used ... Contributed by Individual
  26. Jewellery case Jewellery case I found this jewellery case when I cleared my aunt's house. It's an Italian painted chest. Contributed by Individual
  27. Times newspaper - Battle of Waterloo Times newspaper - Battle of Waterloo I inherited this edition of The Times from my grandfather. It has the latest news from the Battle of Waterloo but there ... Contributed by Individual
  28. Austman coins Austman coins Silver coins inherited from my father. Contributed by Individual
  29. Sampler Sampler This sampler of coloured silk on linen was made in 1786 and was given to me by my grandmother. It shows the map of the ... Contributed by Individual
  30. Volt meter Volt meter Made by Weston Electrical Instrument Co, Newark, NJ. This is an ammeter measuring negativity. Contributed by Individual
  31. Silver jug Silver jug I inherited this jug from my mother. It was given to her as a wedding present in 1946. Following the war there was ... Contributed by Individual
  32. Ventriloquist's dummy Ventriloquist's dummy My father, Bill Parker, operated this untitled plastic character with it's grey flannel and trousers. Contributed by Individual
  33. Prints of Berwick-upon-Tweed Prints of Berwick-upon-Tweed These prints belonged to my husband's great-aunt who lived in Berwick. She probably bought them at a sale from a large ... Contributed by Individual
  34. Recipe book Recipe book This recipe book is a family heirloom. It has medical recipes at one end of the book and food recipes at the other. It ... Contributed by Individual
  35. Baby jacket and christening gown Baby jacket and christening gown This whitework baby jacket and christening gown are family heirlooms. Contributed by Individual
  36. Beaded flapper dress Beaded flapper dress This beaded flapper dress was found in a cottage in Westerhouses, Bonchester Bridge, Scotland. Contributed by Individual
  37. Boned bodice Boned bodice The used buttons suggest my great-grandmother wore this. It is lined in cotton twill and overlaid with bobbin lace, ... Contributed by Individual
  38. Foot warmer Foot warmer This foot warmer was found in a cottage in Westerhouses, Bonchester Bridge, Scotland. It has pedals at the bottom to ... Contributed by Individual
  39. Brass clock Brass clock This clock was made by Franz Happe in Kiel M. No. 4587 and is still working today. It was taken from a submarine as a ... Contributed by Individual
  40. Edwardian travelling clock Edwardian travelling clock This is a fairly ordinary gentleman's travelling timepiece but the back of the clock is made of Bakelite, so this is a ... Contributed by Individual
  41. Doll Doll This walking and crying doll was given to me by my grandmother. Her hair, shoes and underwear are all original but her ... Contributed by Individual
  42. Miniature books Miniature books One book is a dictionary and the other a prayer book. Contributed by Individual
  43. Indian dolls / Kondapalli toys Indian dolls / Kondapalli toys My father brought these dolls back from India. They're made from papier mache or bolsa and are quite unusual. Contributed by Individual
  44. Wooden box Wooden box This would have been used by a lady to keep her trinkets and was found in 1939 when my mother bought the Woodhall Spa ... Contributed by Individual
  45. Egyptian wall textile Egyptian wall textile This textile was given to me by my grandfather who travelled the world. It is Egyptian and was made for the tourist ... Contributed by Individual
  46. Egyptian wall textile Egyptian wall textile I acquired this object from my grandfather who travels the world. It is an Egyptian Wall Textile depicting 11 donkeys ... Contributed by Individual
  47. Bracelet and Ring Bracelet and Ring These were a 21st birthday present from my parents and half-sister in 1955. Contributed by Individual
  48. Watch and chain Watch and chain This watch was left to me in a will. Gold does well in times of military conflict - this watch was probably bought as a ... Contributed by Individual
  49. Rolex wrist watch Rolex wrist watch This Rolex Oyster wrist watch was one of a series specially made and sent by Rolex to prisoners of war in German camps. ... Contributed by Individual
  50. Silver tankard Silver tankard This silver tankard has been in my family for eight generations. It was made by Richard Gurney & Co. in London in 1752. ... Contributed by Individual