List of Objects

Telling a history of our world through objects

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  1. Elvis LP Elvis LP Elvis 40 Greatest LP - Special Pink packaging. Contributed by Individual
  2. Diamond ring Diamond ring This was my mother-in-law's engagement ring. It was only ever worn on special occasions. Contributed by Individual
  3. Silver cutlery Silver cutlery A family heirloom, this cutlery is in perfect condition and has never been used. Contributed by Individual
  4. Gibson guitar Gibson guitar My husband bought this in the 1970s to play in a band. Contributed by Individual
  5. Emerald engagement ring Emerald engagement ring This ring was given to my great-aunt by her fiance just before he went off to serve during WW1. Her fiance sadly died ... Contributed by Individual
  6. Child's wooden rocking chair Child's wooden rocking chair This piece is an example of great workmanship, even though the chair was made for a child. It’s beautifully carved with ... Contributed by Individual
  7. Nantgarw porcelain cup and saucer Nantgarw porcelain cup and saucer This was made by William Billingsley in 1810-20. It shows that great care was taken in the production of Welsh ... Contributed by Individual
  8. Trinket Box Trinket Box Box is Japenese and was made for the western market, belonged to owner's mother. Contributed by Individual
  9. Welsh language bible Welsh language bible The bible was handed down to the owner by her great-great-grandmother. Contributed by Individual
  10. Roald Dahl photo and signature Roald Dahl photo and signature This was obtained from the head teacher of Elm Tree House school. Roald Dahl was an old boy of the school and gave this ... Contributed by Individual
  11. School bell School bell This is from St Fagan's primary school in Wales and has been kept there since the school was built. Contributed by Individual
  12. Birth certificate signed by Bob Hope Birth certificate signed by Bob Hope My great-grandfather went to see Bob Hope entertaining the troops and the only paper he had with him was his daughter's ... Contributed by Individual
  13. St Fagan's log book St Fagan's log book The book is now kept in the Glamorgan archive. It highlights the day-to-day running of the school and notes significant ... Contributed by Individual
  14. Bracelet Bracelet A bracelet designed by David Anderson, a Norwegian designer. Contributed by Individual
  15. Gramophone Gramophone I saved this from being thrown away by an elderly lady. Contributed by Individual
  16. Dead man's penny Dead man's penny These were made from the used shells of ammunition and were sent to families after WW2 if they'd lost a family member. ... Contributed by Individual
  17. Picture Hamburg crest. Message on back Picture Hamburg crest. Message on back A handwritten message in German on the back of the picture translates into something along the lines that the writer is ... Contributed by Individual
  18. Tommy Cooper's chicken Tommy Cooper's chicken I bought this from Christie's after Tommy died in 1984. Contributed by Individual
  19. Album of cigarette cards Album of cigarette cards Manufacturers marketed the playing cards and played to the 'collectors instinct', encouraging the public to complete ... Contributed by Individual
  20. World War 1 (original type) can opener World War 1 (original type) can opener This is a mystery object to most people today. It's a British Army MORFED can opener (the crow's foot is the MOD mark) ... Contributed by Individual
  21. Set of Mah Jong playing cards Set of Mah Jong playing cards My father-in-law passed down these Empire Exhibition cards. They're beautifully made but the game itself is very ... Contributed by Individual
  22. japanese tea cup japanese tea cup this is a very small cup, fits for a gentle sipping rather than gulping; somewhat rough, humble. it's fragile and at the ... Contributed by Individual
  23. Royal Doulton cat figurine Royal Doulton cat figurine The item was bought from a charity shop. Contributed by Individual
  24. Roman 'Warwick Vase' Roman 'Warwick Vase' The Warwick Vase was found in Hadrians Villa at Tivoli. The restoration in the 18th Century was probably carried out by ... Contributed by Museum
  25. Chinese Figure of a Luohan Chinese Figure of a Luohan Luohan are Buddhist disciples who have attained wisdom but who remain on earth to help other gain enlightenment. In ... Contributed by Museum
  26. Egyptian Ibis Egyptian Ibis The Ibis bird was sacred to and associated with Thoth the God of wisdom and writing. Thoth was often represented in the ... Contributed by Museum
  27. David Morrissey's paperback novel David Morrissey's paperback novel Actor David Morrissey famously played Gordon Brown in the Channel 4 drama ‘The Deal’. More recent work includes Nowhere ... Contributed by Individual
  28. Royal Navy Crossing The Arctic Line Royal Navy Crossing The Arctic Line My Dad was in the Arctic convoys during the war and this certificate marks his rite of passage close to Murmansk. I have ... Contributed by Individual
  29. A darning mushroom A darning mushroom The darning mushroom would have been an essential tool in an era when women were constantly repairing worn socks.Before ... Contributed by Individual
  30. Clock, thermometer/ humidity recorder Clock, thermometer/ humidity recorder The item shows the time digitally, the temperature in centigrade and the humidity. There are two dark grey bars by ... Contributed by Individual
  31. First World War Death Certificate Navy First World War Death Certificate Navy This is a copy of the death certificate of my great uncle William Blenkiron Adamson who died aged 24 on 15 March 1918 ... Contributed by Individual
  32. Bell RAFBF cast German aircraft metal Bell RAFBF cast German aircraft metal This aluminium hand bell was cast using metal from downed German aircraft. It has "V" for victory cast into the ... Contributed by Individual
  33. The Sevastopol Cannon The Sevastopol Cannon This cannon was captured at the Battle of Sevastopol during the Crimean War and given to the town of Evesham by Queen ... Contributed by Museum
  34. Ceramic tea cup Ceramic tea cup I found this cup in a paddy rice field in Mito city Japan whilst on holiday. Contributed by Individual
  35. LT 19 London Transport bus bonnet plate LT 19 London Transport bus bonnet plate I bought this bus bonnet plate at an auction. It came from an open staircase red London bus. The bus was scrapped in ... Contributed by Individual
  36. Lady's fob watch Lady's fob watch I bought this lady's fob watch in a sale in 1969 for £8 and it is now valued at £300 - £400. It was made in 1889 in ... Contributed by Individual
  37. Huntley & Palmers biscuit tin Huntley & Palmers biscuit tin I inherited this biscuit tin from my grandmother who may have received it from a cousin who worked for Huntley and ... Contributed by Individual
  38. Pendant Pendant This pendant belonged to my grandmother. The design was based on a medieval pattern. After the Second World War there ... Contributed by Individual
  39. Clarice Cliff plate Clarice Cliff plate This plate is part of a dinner service that's been in the family for generations. Contributed by Individual
  40. Snider rifle Snider rifle This 577 Snider Mk 1 Sergeant's Short Rifle is a prototype which disappeared and turned up 140 years later. It's the ... Contributed by Individual
  41. Welsh Gospel of St John in embossed type Welsh Gospel of St John in embossed type This Welsh Gospel of St John in embossed type for the blind was produced by the British & Foreign Bible Society. It ... Contributed by Individual
  42. Cap badge and watch Cap badge and watch I inherited the cap badge and watch from my grandfather who rescued an Austrian officer who was injured in the ... Contributed by Individual
  43. Three novelty postcards Three novelty postcards I inherited these novelty postcards from the 1920s from my aunt. They show the humour and political incorrectness of ... Contributed by Individual
  44. Collection of Treen pieces Collection of Treen pieces This is a collection of objects made from wood. The collector has 1, 200 items altogether. In the days before plastic ... Contributed by Individual
  45. Truncheon from Liverpool City Police Rio Truncheon from Liverpool City Police Rio I inherited this truncheon from my mother-in-law's family. It was made to commemorate the Liverpool City Police Riots ... Contributed by Individual
  46. Egyptian scarab in swivel mount ring Egyptian scarab in swivel mount ring This ring tells us about the history of colonialism and the Victorian fascination with objects of historical interest. ... Contributed by Individual
  47. Mark Anthony figurine Mark Anthony figurine This Mark Anthony figurine is one half of a pair - the lady is missing. It is an early model and is an example of very ... Contributed by Individual
  48. Percussion cap target pistol Percussion cap target pistol My late uncle was a Normandy veteran who received this target pistol from a liberated chateau whilst on campaign. Contributed by Individual
  49. WW1 medals WW1 medals I inherited these medals from my grandfather from Malvern. They appear as follows from left to right in the photograph: ... Contributed by Individual
  50. Whistle and watch Whistle and watch I inherited this whistle and watch from my grandfather who was a company sergeant major in 1914. The whistle is the ... Contributed by Individual