List of Objects

Telling a history of our world through objects

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  1. baltic tankard baltic tankard Forty years ago browsing in my local library I hit on a 1930s edition of a a travellers tour of the Baltic States. For ... Contributed by Individual
  2. Iron Bed Portuguese Royal Coat of Arms Iron Bed Portuguese Royal Coat of Arms This cast iron bed tells us about the abolition of the Portuguese monarchy in the aftermath of the Portuguese Republican ... Contributed by Individual
  3. Faith, Hope and Charity Parian Figure Faith, Hope and Charity Parian Figure This 19th century parian figure reads ‘Faith, Hope and Charity. The Good Templars Motto’. It is believed that this ... Contributed by Individual
  4. Railway Map of England and Wales Railway Map of England and Wales The map shows all the railways, branch lines and railway companies in England and Wales at their greatest diversity ... Contributed by Individual
  5. Early English 'Scientific' Sundial Early English 'Scientific' Sundial This is an early English "Scientific" Sundial, with exactly calculated, unequal hour angles. Early sundials of this type ... Contributed by Individual
  6. A licensed rickshaw in Rhodesia A licensed rickshaw in Rhodesia Prior to 1940 there were no motorised taxis in the city of Bulawayo in Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) and passengers ... Contributed by Individual
  7. Victorian bracelet in Milanese work Victorian bracelet in Milanese work My father-in-law gave this to me. It was a wedding present to his grandmother and was bought in Nottingham. I'm told ... Contributed by Individual
  8. Polish medal Polish medal My husband's uncle was awarded this for his services at the University of Lvov. He taught History of Art and was ... Contributed by Individual
  9. Figurines Figurines These belonged to my great grandfather. My grandma remembers them being displayed on a sideboard. Contributed by Individual
  10. A Shawl A Shawl The shawl is very heavy as it is made of black thread covered in tiny pieces of nickel. It shows that ladies were keen ... Contributed by Individual
  11. An African sword An African sword Forged from steel with a unique rib on blade. Probably brought to the UK by British soldiers after the war. Contributed by Individual
  12. Victorian painting Victorian painting A family gift portraying a romantic image of childhood. It was painted in 1876 by George Augustus Holmes. Contributed by Individual
  13. Coin with head of Alexander Coin with head of Alexander Coin showing Alexander the Great, issued by one of his successors Contributed by The British Museum
  14. Pocket watch Pocket watch I inherited the watch from my grandfather. It was awarded for services to Germany by Kaiser Wilhelm I and was given to ... Contributed by Individual
  15. Copy of The Alhambra's Arabic work Copy of The Alhambra's Arabic work Based on original works by Don Rafael Contreras, an architect appointed to carry out restorations at The Alhambra in ... Contributed by Individual
  16. Tobacco jar Tobacco jar This was passed down from the owner's mother. Contributed by Individual
  17. Dolls Dolls I think the dressed doll dates back to 1780. I hated it as a child but now I display her - she's called Annie after my ... Contributed by Individual
  18. Beatrix Potter Doilies Beatrix Potter Doilies One of four doilies given to my grandmother as a wedding present. They’re thought to be painted by Beatrix Potter. Contributed by Individual
  19. Magic spell charm Magic spell charm This was passed down from my great great grandfather, Charles, who was a stoker at sea. He stole the charm from a ... Contributed by Individual
  20. Set of Beswick Beatrix Potter figurines Set of Beswick Beatrix Potter figurines My great great grandfather's brother was the owner of Beswick. The collection of figurines have been split between the ... Contributed by Individual
  21. WW1 Medal WW1 Medal This is a Royal Navy medal that belonged to Stoker Sullivan. I found it in my grandma's house after she died. Contributed by Individual
  22. Four horse hooves Four horse hooves These hooves are from 'Lady Combermere' who won a lot of races in the trotting circle. Contributed by Individual
  23. Lake District Slate Lake District Slate At a time when the Lake District of England equates to leisure and free time for many, this Lake District slate, ... Contributed by Individual
  24. Map of Gallipoli landings in WW1 Map of Gallipoli landings in WW1 The map was issued to British troops during the war and was passed down to me from my grandfather. Contributed by Individual
  25. The Works of Aristotle The Works of Aristotle Highlights the importance of Aristotle as part of the core of classical texts that were the foundation of a serious ... Contributed by Individual
  26. General Eisenhower letter General Eisenhower letter A letter from Dwight Eisenhower that was sent to all allied troops. Contributed by Individual
  27. Kokea nut Kokea nut This highly decorated container has been punched full of small holes and would have been used to hold perfume or ... Contributed by Individual
  28. Second World War books Second World War books These books highlight an air frame fitter's war experience. Contributed by Individual
  29. Silver sedan chair Silver sedan chair This item came from China. My father went there on business (import and export) in 1912. Contributed by Individual
  30. Hobson's Conduit Figureheads Hobson's Conduit Figureheads Walking around Cambridge today, it’s hard to imagine the pollution and squalor of the sixteenth century. However, like ... Contributed by Individual
  31. Golf balls Golf balls These leathery golf balls are over 150 years old and belonged to James Anderson, who was a keen sportsman and owner of a ... Contributed by Individual
  32. Russian eggs Russian eggs These belonged to my mother who was born in France in the 1800s. She married a Swiss man and they moved to England where ... Contributed by Individual
  33. War diaries from WW1 War diaries from WW1 Ernest Raymond was a padre who kept a meticulous diary which later formed the basis of a best selling novel. After 11 ... Contributed by Individual
  34. Mesolithic obliquely-blunted point flint Mesolithic obliquely-blunted point flint This piece of worked flint (possibly an arrowhead) was found by Mr B.R. Kearsley whilst walking his dog in Belton ... Contributed by Individual
  35. Treen candlesticks Treen candlesticks These are made of olive wood and bought by a serviceman in Jerusalem during WW2. Contributed by Individual
  36. Christening robe Christening robe The man, whose children it was made for, was a captain in the British Navy. The design is similar to Ayrshire ... Contributed by Individual
  37. Communion Tokens Communion Tokens It was John Calvin in the late 16th century who saw the usefulness of using lead tokens as proof that people had been ... Contributed by Individual
  38. Vickers Sewing Machine Vickers Sewing Machine Thanks to the excellent website of Alex I Askaroff (see link below) we now know that this elegant looking machine, which ... Contributed by Individual
  39. Methodist Sunday School banner Methodist Sunday School banner Sunday School banners such as this were displayed at annual Whitsuntide processions. All the Methodist churches in Selby ... Contributed by Individual
  40. Hoxne pepper pot Hoxne pepper pot Silver pot from a Roman treasure hoard, found in England the pepper it contained came from India Contributed by The British Museum
  41. Lancashire's Smallest Loom Lancashire's Smallest Loom "Speedweve" Lancashire's Smallest Loom made by A. Chesstok of Stanley Avenue, Manchester Including original box and ... Contributed by Museum
  42. bird coop bird coop This bird coop is from a croft on Sanday, one of the Northern Isles of Orkney. It is made from carefully collected and ... Contributed by Individual
  43. Clogs Clogs These are the first shoes that the owner's mother wore. They are traditional Lancashire weavers' clogs. They are ... Contributed by Individual
  44. Advertising cards Advertising cards These early 20th century advertisements would have been inserted into popular magazines of the time, such as The Lady. ... Contributed by Individual
  45. Fusee Watches Fusee Watches This watch is much heavier than conventional pocket watches. The fusee is a part of the movement that helped to improve ... Contributed by Individual
  46. Peacekeeper's truncheon Peacekeeper's truncheon This truncheon is from Bishopsgate in Devon and dates from before 130. However, the police force wasn't established ... Contributed by Individual
  47. Flatback figurine Flatback figurine This decorative flatback figurine was made in Staffordshire. Figurines were a popular form of decoration at the time and ... Contributed by Individual
  48. Meissen White Plates Meissen White Plates The owner of these plates wonders if they may have been commissioned by Lewis Carroll. The thought omes from the fact ... Contributed by Individual
  49. Photographic light meter Photographic light meter A valuable piece of equipment to photographers at a time when the art of photography was in its infancy. Contributed by Individual
  50. Carpenters' planes Carpenters' planes A 'Jack plane' and a 'shoulder plane' made by Spiers of Ayr, plus a 'smoothing plane' made by Thomas Norris of London. Contributed by Individual