List of Objects

Telling a history of our world through objects

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  1. WW1 cigarette case WW1 cigarette case This simple curved silver cigarette case was the property of 19 year-old 2nd lieutenant Leonard George Maddox of the ... Contributed by Individual
  2. Augustus John bust by Fiore de Henriquez Augustus John bust by Fiore de Henriquez This portrait sculpture of Tenby born artist Augustus John was made by Italian sculptress Fiore de Henriquez at Fryern ... Contributed by Museum
  3. Maya relief of royal blood-letting Maya relief of royal blood-letting Maya temple carving of Lady Kab'al Xook, piercing her tongue to induce pain and provoke a visionary trance Contributed by The British Museum
  4. Roman brooch, tile and lekythos Roman brooch, tile and lekythos The Romans arrived in Wales in 48AD, signifying the beginning of changes for people. Roman civilization in west Wales ... Contributed by Museum
  5. Knot board Knot board The Monkey’s Fist is used as an end knot from a heaving line (used for throwing from one location to another), hence the ... Contributed by Museum
  6. Knot board Knot board The Monkey’s Fist is used as an end knot from a heaving line (used for throwing from one location to another), hence the ... Contributed by Museum
  7. Borobudur Buddha head Borobudur Buddha head Head of a Buddha statue from Borobudur in Java, one of the largest Buddhist monuments in the world Contributed by The British Museum
  8. Japanese bronze mirror Japanese bronze mirror Bronze mirror decorated with dancing cranes found in a pool at a Japanese shrine where it was thrown as an offering Contributed by The British Museum
  9. Tudor breech loading cannon Tudor breech loading cannon This early 16th century cast iron, breech-loading cannon is the only one of its kind in Wales. It is designed to be ... Contributed by Museum
  10. Vale of York Hoard Vale of York Hoard Hoard of Viking silver probably gathered from across Europe, discovered in 2007 buried in North Yorkshire Contributed by The British Museum
  11. Penny Farthing high wheel bicycle Penny Farthing high wheel bicycle The Penny Farthing bicycle obtained its name from the penny and farthing coins of the time. The bike was made entirely ... Contributed by Museum
  12. Victorian Sedan Chair Victorian Sedan Chair The sedan chair first appeared in London for hire in 1634. During the 18th century the private sedan chair was a ... Contributed by Museum
  13. Victorian Bath Chair Victorian Bath Chair This type of chair on wheels was devised by James Heath of Bath in around 1750. It would have been mainly used by ... Contributed by Museum
  14. Clovis spear point Clovis spear point Spear point made by some of the earliest people to migrate to America, used to hunt mammoths, horses and giant sloths. Contributed by The British Museum
  15. Swimming reindeer Swimming reindeer Ice Age carving of two swimming reindeer made from the tip of a mammoth tusk. Contributed by The British Museum
  16. Olduvai stone chopping tool Olduvai stone chopping tool A 1.8 million year old stone tool, the oldest object in the British Museum. It was used to chop bones, plants and wood. Contributed by The British Museum
  17. Hereford Magna Carta Hereford Magna Carta The Great Charter of Liberties or Magna Carta agreed between King John and his barons at Runnymede in 1215 is one of the ... Contributed by Individual
  18. Peruvian Human Head Vessel Peruvian Human Head Vessel Pottery vessel in form of man's head made in red fabric with a cream slip(watery coloured clay). The clay was burnished ... Contributed by Museum
  19. The Will of Sir Hans Sloane The Will of Sir Hans Sloane This is the last will and testament of Sir Hans Sloane, the legendary figure whose incredible collection of objects lead ... Contributed by Individual
  20. Foot warmer Foot warmer This is a reproduction of a 17th century foot warmer, for those cold winter evenings. Contributed by Museum
  21. Water pump Water pump The force pump was discovered during the archaeological excavations at Tarrant Hinton. It was found at the bottom of a ... Contributed by Museum
  22. Bath Chair from Harrogate Bath Chair from Harrogate This was one of the last bath chairs to be available for hire in Harrogate. It dates to the 19th century, but was in use ... Contributed by Museum
  23. Teddy bear Teddy bear A well-loved teddy bear made by the German company Steiff. Contributed by Museum
  24. The Chilcarroch Plough The Chilcarroch Plough It is the only surviving example of this kind of heavy scots plough. It was commonly pulled by 8 oxen and handled by 2 ... Contributed by Museum
  25. Egyptian Coffin Egyptian Coffin This wooden painted coffin is for a male priest of the god Amun, the god of universal power, who was the main god at ... Contributed by Museum
  26. Murphy 'Acoustic Deluxe' Television Murphy 'Acoustic Deluxe' Television This “Acoustic de Luxe� (model V1913T) television was produced by the Murphy Radio Company in 1967. It has a swivel ... Contributed by Museum
  27. Murphy Radio Sports Day poster Murphy Radio Sports Day poster This poster is one of a series of posters produced to publicise the annual Murphy Sports Day in Welwyn Garden City. The ... Contributed by Museum
  28. Toy Sharp Shooter Rifle- Lone Star Toy Sharp Shooter Rifle- Lone Star This is a Lone Star Products Ltd. Sharp Shooter Rifle. The British company Die Cast Machine Tools Ltd chose the name ... Contributed by Museum
  29. World War 1 Logbook - 1st Zeppelin Raids World War 1 Logbook - 1st Zeppelin Raids This is a sadly anonymous Logbook, dating from January to June 1915, which records messages received at an anti-aircraft ... Contributed by Individual
  30. Model Train Engine- Lone Star Locos Model Train Engine- Lone Star Locos This is a Lone Star Loco model of a D5900 engine produced between 1960-1965 available in 000 (approximately N-gauge) ... Contributed by Museum
  31. Hot Cross Bun Hot Cross Bun The Hot Cross Bun is over 100 years old. The bun was handed down from generation to generation as symbols of good look. ... Contributed by Individual
  32. Apprentice box- de Havilland Apprentice box- de Havilland This box and the toolkit it contains belonged to an apprentice working for the de Havilland Aircraft Company in the ... Contributed by Museum
  33. Mortuary Cart Mortuary Cart The Mortuary Cart was used in Millom and Haverigg around 1900. It was used to bring up bodies from the shore line. ... Contributed by Individual
  34. Witch Pots Witch Pots These Witch Pots were used in a house in Haverigg Cumbria. They would be placed in a wall in the house to ward of ... Contributed by Individual
  35. de Havilland aeroplane propeller de Havilland aeroplane propeller This cross section of an aeroplane propeller was made by the de Havilland Aircraft company. It is probably test piece ... Contributed by Museum
  36. Daily Mail Model Village sign Daily Mail Model Village sign This sign came from the entrance of the Daily Mail Model Village in Welwyn Garden City. The village was built in ... Contributed by Museum
  37. Commemorative mug from the Crimean War Commemorative mug from the Crimean War These mugs were made to commemorate 'The Great Grenadier' - Pool Field Davies. He was supposed to have been a hero at ... Contributed by Individual
  38. Scrapbook Album Scrapbook Album An album that was compiled in the early part of the 20th century, it includes sketches, autographs, letters and ... Contributed by Individual
  39. Photo of an emigrant Photo of an emigrant This is a photo of Evan Davies, my friend's father, who emigrated to Pennsylvania in 1912. He died shortly after ... Contributed by Individual
  40. Mr Hasan's Waistcoat Mr Hasan's Waistcoat Mr Nuzair Hasan of Luton donated a delicately embroidered, fine silk muslin waistcoat and tunic to Museums Luton. The ... Contributed by Museum
  41. Westland - Sikorsky Dragonfly Westland - Sikorsky Dragonfly The American designed Sikorsky S-51 was the world's first successful helicopter. It was built under licence in Britain ... Contributed by Museum
  42. A collection of Victorian medals A collection of Victorian medals I think this framed collection of 17 medals is a potent reminder of the worldwide spread and power of the British Empire ... Contributed by Individual
  43. 99 yo gold bracelet 99 yo gold bracelet This bracele was given to my grandmdother by her brother on the day of her marriage to my grandfather and she wore it ... Contributed by Individual
  44. Flood Defence of London pre. 1984 Flood Defence of London pre. 1984 This is a set of six aerial transparancies, each 140cm x 80cm, showing the flood risk of London and the roads that would ... Contributed by Individual
  45. English Electric Lightning English Electric Lightning The English Electric Lightning has the distinction of being the only all British supersonic fighter to have served with ... Contributed by Museum
  46. Kilwa pot sherds Kilwa pot sherds Broken pieces of pottery from China, the Middle East and Africa found at a port in Tanzania on Africa's east coast Contributed by The British Museum
  47. Harem wall painting fragments Harem wall painting fragments Fragments of a wall-painting of women from the caliph's palace in Samara, one of the Islamic Empire's great cities Contributed by The British Museum
  48. Statue of Tara Statue of Tara The female Buddhist deity Tara from Sri Lanka, represents mercy and compassion and is a focus for meditation Contributed by The British Museum
  49. Chinese Tang tomb figures Chinese Tang tomb figures Ceramic figures from the burial of a Chinese Tang general, made to entertain, serve and protect him in the afterlife Contributed by The British Museum
  50. Shiva and Parvati sculpture Shiva and Parvati sculpture Indian temple statue of divine Hindu couple, Shiva and Parvati, showing male and female union and marital fidelity Contributed by The British Museum