List of Objects

Telling a history of our world through objects

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  1. Plus Adder (Adding machine) Plus Adder (Adding machine) Guy Peter (1872-1948) invented one of the first mechanical calculators that became part of a modern range of office ... Contributed by Individual
  2. Sea Leopard Brooch Sea Leopard Brooch This brooch, made of leaded bronze with enamel decoration, has the head of a leopard, a long spotted body, fins on ... Contributed by Museum
  3. Divider Caliper Divider Caliper This divider caliper was used to measure lengths accurately whether that was for engineers or navigators. It shows us ... Contributed by Individual
  4. Canadian 'Sweetheart' Badge Canadian 'Sweetheart' Badge I have been collecting ‘sweetheart’ badges like this one for a number of years. They were mementoes given by RAF crews ... Contributed by Individual
  5. Public Telephone sign Public Telephone sign In the early days of telephones there were competing networks of telephones. Hull Corporation ran a public network and ... Contributed by Individual
  6. Persian / Turkish 18k Gold Pocket Watch Persian / Turkish 18k Gold Pocket Watch Made from 18K Gold. It appears to be fine quality pocket watch dial. The enameled Time characters show both ... Contributed by Individual
  7. Head of an oba (king) sculpted in bronze Head of an oba (king) sculpted in bronze This bronze head is as controversial as it is magnificent. It was a trophy of empire, taken from a royal shrine by ... Contributed by Museum
  8. Two Penny Mulready Envelope Two Penny Mulready Envelope Issued at the same time as the now famous Penny Black stamp were decorated postal stationery envelopes designed by ... Contributed by Individual
  9. Ladymead House - Victoria Art Gallery Ladymead House - Victoria Art Gallery ‘Ladymead House’ was painted around 1730. It was discovered in the attic of Ladymead House in 1977 by an architect ... Contributed by Individual
  10. The Canal Bridge, Sydney Gardens, Bath The Canal Bridge, Sydney Gardens, Bath The Canal Bridge, Sydney Gardens, Bath’ is by John Nash who visited Bath in 1925 and was immensely struck by these ... Contributed by Individual
  11. The Joseph Gilmore Map of Bath, BoBC The Joseph Gilmore Map of Bath, BoBC This map depicts the city still largely contained within its medieval walls. It provides a fascinating glimpse of the ... Contributed by Individual
  12. Model of Palmer’s First Mailcoach Model of Palmer’s First Mailcoach A one third size model of John Palmer’s original mail coach. This was the coach which John Palmer of Bath hired from the ... Contributed by Individual
  13. Ralph Allen’s Postal Contract Ralph Allen’s Postal Contract In the early 18th century all mail went via London making it very slow and expensive. Allen reorganised the system so ... Contributed by Individual
  14. The Mason's Axe - BoBC The Mason's Axe - BoBC This freestone axe would have been used to shape quarried stone during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. ... Contributed by Individual
  15. Joiner's Lid Chest - BoBC Joiner's Lid Chest - BoBC At the end of a seven year apprenticeship, a joiner would be expected to produce his masterpiece. This lid depicts the ... Contributed by Individual
  16. Domestic Bell - Museum of Bath at Work Domestic Bell - Museum of Bath at Work A major difference in larger Victorian and Edwardian homes was the installation of domestic bells which allowed ... Contributed by Individual
  17. Horstmann Car - Museum of Bath at Work Horstmann Car - Museum of Bath at Work The earliest motorcar manufactured in Bath is this Horstmann Light Car of 1914. Built at the James Street West works of ... Contributed by Individual
  18. Original Artwork of Harbutts Plasticine Original Artwork of Harbutts Plasticine Plasticine was developed in Bath by the Director of the Bath School of Art, William Harbutt, as a synthetic modelling ... Contributed by Individual
  19. Velcro Fastener Velcro Fastener Velcro was invented by Georges De Mestral after having his curiosity piqued by the alpine burdock plant which used to ... Contributed by Individual
  20. 1948 London Olympics Torch 1948 London Olympics Torch Prototype of torches used in the relay from Greece to London and in England before the 1948 London Olympics opened. Contributed by Museum
  21. Springbok stand crest Springbok stand crest In 1943, in recognition of the part played by British troops in the liberation of Egypt from the threat posed by the ... Contributed by Individual
  22. 1960 Box of Clothes Dyes 1960 Box of Clothes Dyes A 1960’s packet of clothes dyes. Clothes dyes have been used for centuries by the textile trade and in the home to dye ... Contributed by Individual
  23. A Crucifix made from Bullets A Crucifix made from Bullets This crucifix is made from bullets and a metal badge. It belonged to a cousin of mine, whose father was a soldier in the ... Contributed by Individual
  24. The spirit of Manchester - Progress The spirit of Manchester - Progress The Spirit of Manchester- “ Progress� This bronze statuette was commissioned in 1977 to serve as the theme award ... Contributed by Individual
  25. Sir Robert Peel's cradle Sir Robert Peel's cradle Sir Robert Peel 2nd Baronet was born at Chamber Hall in Bury in 1788; he was born into a family where money was no ... Contributed by Museum
  26. Roald Dahl's BFG sandal Roald Dahl's BFG sandal Norwegian sandal worn by Roald Dahl and the BFG (Big Friendly Giant). Contributed by Museum
  27. Wenlock Olympian Society Medal Wenlock Olympian Society Medal The Wenlock Olympian Society medal awarded at the annual Wenlock Olympic Games to the winner of the Pentathlon Contributed by Museum
  28. The Lego Building Brick The Lego Building Brick The Lego Brick began in 1934 it was designed by Ole Kirk Christiansen. The initial design was simple but clever. It ... Contributed by Individual
  29. Action Man figure made by Palitoy Ltd. Action Man figure made by Palitoy Ltd. Action Man action figure made by Palitoy Ltd. in Coalville, Leicestershire in 1968. Dressed as a British infantryman. Contributed by Museum
  30. Letter Written by 7th Cavalry Member Letter Written by 7th Cavalry Member This letter, written by Walter R. Crickett, a member of the 7th Cavalry at Fort Riley, Pine Ridge, graphically describes ... Contributed by Individual
  31. The Memorials – Bath Abbey The Memorials – Bath Abbey There are over 600 memorials on the walls of the Abbey. One of the earliest is to Richard Chapman, who died in 1572 and ... Contributed by Individual
  32. The Book of Remembrance – Bath Abbey The Book of Remembrance – Bath Abbey The Book of Remembrance is a parchment book which records the names of every citizen of Bath killed in aerial raids or ... Contributed by Individual
  33. Bronze Bust of William Harbutt – VAG Bronze Bust of William Harbutt – VAG This bronze bust of William Harbutt, the inventor of Plasticine, was made in 1911 by his pupil, Edwin Whitney Smith. ... Contributed by Individual
  34. People in a Wind - Victoria Art Gallery People in a Wind - Victoria Art Gallery The 1950 bronze, ‘People in a Wind’, shows a group of four linked figures, leaning forwards. Kenneth Armitage was then ... Contributed by Individual
  35. Miniature Ivory Carving, Holburne Museum Miniature Ivory Carving, Holburne Museum This remarkable miniature carving depicts two nymphs garlanding a herm, overlooked by putti. It is a tour de force of ... Contributed by Individual
  36. Crouching Venus - The Holburne Museum Crouching Venus - The Holburne Museum Once owned by Louis XIV, this superb bronze was made by Antonio Susini, Giambologna's principal assistant in Florence ... Contributed by Individual
  37. Diana and Endymion - The Holburne Museum Diana and Endymion - The Holburne Museum In Greek myth, Jupiter sent Endymion into eternal sleep in return for being granted perpetual beauty. Each night Diana ... Contributed by Individual
  38. Model Post Boy – Bath Postal Museum Model Post Boy – Bath Postal Museum An 18th century beautifully carved wooden model of a standing post boy holding a letter. This would have been used ... Contributed by Individual
  39. Bust of Horatio Nelson, Beckford's Tower Bust of Horatio Nelson, Beckford's Tower Very few people were allowed inside the world that William Beckford created at Fonthill Abbey, but in 1800 a famous ... Contributed by Individual
  40. Needle Douche Needle Douche Visiting Bath Spa was not just about drinking and bathing in the spa water. A needle douche is an all-round shower which ... Contributed by Individual
  41. Dog Wheel – Number One Royal Crescent Dog Wheel – Number One Royal Crescent An 18th century device for turning a roasting spit when cooking a joint of meat on an open bar grate fire. The wheel was ... Contributed by Individual
  42. Tenor Bell – Bath Abbey Tenor Bell – Bath Abbey The Abbey’s tenor bell weighs 33 cwt, about the same as a small car! It is inscribed: ‘All of you Bathe that hear me ... Contributed by Individual
  43. A Pig – The Guildhall Market A Pig – The Guildhall Market King Bladud's Pigs public art event of 2008 was a resounding success and one of the most popular pigs was 'Juturna' ... Contributed by Individual
  44. The Hot Bath Plug – Thermae Bath Spa The Hot Bath Plug – Thermae Bath Spa This original plug was removed from the historic Hot Bath during work on the new Thermae Bath Spa. It was used to drain ... Contributed by Individual
  45. Jade Bidisc with Notches and Teeth, MEAA Jade Bidisc with Notches and Teeth, MEAA Residents and visitors to Bath can view the largest collection of jade on display in the UK at the Museum of East Asian ... Contributed by Individual
  46. Postcard Marking the 1st 100 Mile Flight Postcard Marking the 1st 100 Mile Flight BC Hucks piloted the first plane to carry mail over 100 miles. It flew off from Glasshouse Bath, to London on 24th May ... Contributed by Individual
  47. Sugar Spoon, Beckford's Tower & Museum Sugar Spoon, Beckford's Tower & Museum This small silver-gilt sugar spoon carries in its design huge symbolism. William Beckford was obsessed with his family ... Contributed by Individual
  48. Wall of letter boxes, Bath Postal Museum Wall of letter boxes, Bath Postal Museum The oldest of these early wall boxes, dated 1857, is painted green and was soon replaced because it lacked a protective ... Contributed by Individual
  49. Nightcap worn by Charles I Nightcap worn by Charles I This is the embroidered linen nightcap worn by Charles I on the eve of his execution, the 29th-30th January 1649. With ... Contributed by Museum
  50. Clock from bombardment of Hartlepools Clock from bombardment of Hartlepools This simple alarm clock was damaged during the bombardment by German warships of the Hartlepools on 16th December, 1914 Contributed by Museum