List of Objects

Telling a history of our world through objects

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  1. Ring Beaten from a Penny Ring Beaten from a Penny An example of trench art – soldiers would have made these in the trenches of World War One. This has always been in the ... Contributed by Individual
  2. French-Canadian Doll’s Cradle French-Canadian Doll’s Cradle This is a homemade French Canadian doll’s cradle. It was handmade out of machine pieced wood. The blankets were made out ... Contributed by Individual
  3. Silver Police Helmet and Cigarette Case Silver Police Helmet and Cigarette Case This silver police helmet and silver cigarette case were purchased in 1964by the Old East Riding Police Old Comrades ... Contributed by Individual
  4. Chambers Edinburgh Journal Chambers Edinburgh Journal These three editions cover the years 1844, 1847 and 1851 and are collections of newspaper stories about Edinburgh during ... Contributed by Individual
  5. Old British Ten Pound Notes Old British Ten Pound Notes These notes are old versions of today’s ten pound notes. They have William Shakespeare and Florence Nightingale on the ... Contributed by Individual
  6. A Ceramic Cheese Dish A Ceramic Cheese Dish This was made by the English ceramic company Thomas Minton in the 1880s, and was used for cheese. It was the ... Contributed by Individual
  7. Tin Horse Toy Tin Horse Toy This was a freestanding toy. The legs move as pedals are pushed up and down by a child sitting on it. It is called Ned, ... Contributed by Individual
  8. An Art Deco Glass Vase An Art Deco Glass Vase This vase is from eastern Europe, possibly the Czech Republic. The iridescence in the glass marks this out as ... Contributed by Individual
  9. Rene Lalique Mermaid Rene Lalique Mermaid This mermaid is from the Lalique factory in France. Rene Jules Lalique is a famous glass designer who died in 1945 – but ... Contributed by Individual
  10. Russian Teapot from 1920s Russian Teapot from 1920s This porcelain hails from Russia and dates from the late 1800s. The contributor’s grandparents lived in India and bought ... Contributed by Individual
  11. Metalwork from Turkey Metalwork from Turkey These were bought when the contributor was working in the French Embassy in Ankara. They were black when they were ... Contributed by Individual
  12. 1930s Golliwog Moneybox 1930s Golliwog Moneybox This harks back to a less politically correct age when such depictions of people of African descent were acceptable. ... Contributed by Individual
  13. History of Aviation Magazines History of Aviation Magazines These History of Aviation magazines speak of a time when the world looked at aviation from the perspective of ... Contributed by Individual
  14. Aquamarine Victorian Ring Aquamarine Victorian Ring This has been dated from 1850 and came as part of a Northumbrian estate’s possessions. The top of the ring is decorated ... Contributed by Individual
  15. Inca Pot Inca Pot This little incense burner originates from South America and shows a ceramic design typical of the region. It’s been in ... Contributed by Individual
  16. A Mamod Steam Engine A Mamod Steam Engine This toy steam engine dates from 1940 and was made by Mamod. Mamod is a British toy manufacturer that specialises in ... Contributed by Individual
  17. A Clay Pipe A Clay Pipe The pipe bowl shows a ring of football players. This pipe was presented to George William Brusby (1868-1932) by White ... Contributed by Individual
  18. Noah’s Ark Children’s Toy Noah’s Ark Children’s Toy These were handmade from wood. There’s an Ark, and a large number of animal couples inside, some of which have lost ... Contributed by Individual
  19. Draughtsman’s Instruments Draughtsman’s Instruments These were made from scrap metal. They were used by the contributor’s grandfather when he worked for a Mr Turnham in ... Contributed by Individual
  20. A German Wine Glass A German Wine Glass This glass was brought back from Germany by the contributor’s grandfather at the end of World War Two. He was a ... Contributed by Individual
  21. World War One Book World War One Book These were bought for the contributor’s husband when he was 11, in 1959. It’s a photographic account of World War One ... Contributed by Individual
  22. Harwood Automatic Wrist Watch Harwood Automatic Wrist Watch This is an example of the first self winding wrist watch made prior to selling the patent to Rolex. It was designed by ... Contributed by Individual
  23. Circular Fan Made From Feathers Circular Fan Made From Feathers This fan is made from feathers, and has a humming bird at the centre. It originated in France – from the Mlles M&E Nashe ... Contributed by Individual
  24. A Book – the Jackdaw of Rheims A Book – the Jackdaw of Rheims This book features the story of the Jackdaw of Rheims, who steals a cardinal's ring and is made a saint. It is one of ... Contributed by Individual
  25. A Child’s Book from Japan A Child’s Book from Japan This is one of series of Japanese Fairy Tales and tells the story of The Mouse’s Wedding. The book was written on ... Contributed by Individual
  26. Sword and Blossom Poems from Japan Sword and Blossom Poems from Japan These poems were published in Japan in late 19th century. They are printed on continuous stream of paper (the paper is ... Contributed by Individual
  27. A Moorcroft Pomander A Moorcroft Pomander A pomander contains substances to keep moths away and wardrobes fragrant – lavender is often used. Moorcroft was founded ... Contributed by Individual
  28. An Italian Violin An Italian Violin This dates from 1880s, from Italy. It was left to the contributor’s girlfriend by a friend who was a professional ... Contributed by Individual
  29. Book about the Titanic Book about the Titanic Many books were produced in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic. This contains short stories and illustrations about ... Contributed by Individual
  30. An Edwardian Doll An Edwardian Doll The bunny with the doll has survived. This doll was in a glass case through the contributor’s childhood and is at least ... Contributed by Individual
  31. A ‘Jasparware’ Adams Jug A ‘Jasparware’ Adams Jug This is a commemorative jug from Warwick Castle, and was made by Adams. It used the Jasparware technique that was ... Contributed by Individual
  32. Acetylene / Carbide Bike Lamp Acetylene / Carbide Bike Lamp This was found in a ditch – but represents a pioneering technology from early 20th century Britain. It probably dates ... Contributed by Individual
  33. Cartoon depicting the Peterloo Massacre Cartoon depicting the Peterloo Massacre On 16 August 1819 a large peaceful crowd gathered in the centre of Manchester to demand political rights and liberties ... Contributed by Museum
  34. Decanter and Silver Ware Decanter and Silver Ware This collection includes a collection of condiments bottles that would have formed the centrepiece of a dining table. It ... Contributed by Individual
  35. Glass Rolling Pin ‘Frigger’ Glass Rolling Pin ‘Frigger’ This glass rolling pin has a silver penny inside. It was made for a wedding present. We know it’s a gift because a real ... Contributed by Individual
  36. A Tape Measure A Tape Measure In 1839, a Charles White was transported for stealing this tape measure. Charles was 22 years old when he was tried on ... Contributed by Individual
  37. Mickey Mouse Mickey Mouse This doll of of everyone’s favourite mouse dates back to the 1930s. He’s much faded, stands about 30cm tall and was ... Contributed by Individual
  38. Glass Salt Cellar Glass Salt Cellar This is made from what some call ‘commoner’s glass’. It’s a dish that salt is kept in. Commoner’s glass is apparently ... Contributed by Individual
  39. Jug and Vase Jug and Vase These date back to 1880. They have been passed down through my mother in law’s family. The deep blue and copper glaze ... Contributed by Individual
  40. BSA Artillery Carbine BSA Artillery Carbine This is a BSA Martini Henry Artillery Carbine from 1894. It was used by the 1st Argyll and Bute Royal Artillery Regiment ... Contributed by Individual
  41. Advertising Milk Pail Advertising Milk Pail This dates back to 1880s and was an advertising gimmick. This pail is inscribed with the words – Guaranteed Pure Milk, ... Contributed by Individual
  42. Royal Doulton Vase Royal Doulton Vase This vase came from a family of solicitors inHull and belongs to the contributor’s aunt. Royal Doulton is a famous ... Contributed by Individual
  43. The Book of Common Prayer The Book of Common Prayer This edition of the Book of Common Prayer is dated 1638 and was printed by Thomas Buck and Roger Daniel from the ... Contributed by Individual
  44. A set of dominoes A set of dominoes The box originated from 1920s and contained ‘Imperial Dominoes’. The dominoes inside the box were acquired later. ... Contributed by Individual
  45. Line’s Brothers Musical Car Line’s Brothers Musical Car ‘A minic clockwork scale model with real music’ that plays Silent Night. This car was made at the Triang Works, Merton, ... Contributed by Individual
  46. Medals from the 19th and 20th centuries Medals from the 19th and 20th centuries There are 2 medals from World War One and one from World War Two, and were handed down from a great grandmother. Contributed by Individual
  47. Randall Burroughes' journal Randall Burroughes' journal Randall Burroughes' journal, dating back to 1794, is by a Norfolk farmer who explains in detail the expansive production ... Contributed by Individual
  48. Coke's Monument Coke's Monument Coke's Monument, based at Holkham Hall in north Norfolk, is a 37m column built in 1845 to commemorate the achievements ... Contributed by Individual
  49. Spearing The Kangaroo Spearing The Kangaroo Completed in the 19th century (c1890) 'Spearing the Kangaroo' is an art work, in pen and ink, by the renowned Australia ... Contributed by Museum
  50. Masonic Mourning Ring Masonic Mourning Ring This mourning ring dates from 1797. It shows the six pointed star. This has been associated with Judaism since the early ... Contributed by Individual