List of Objects

Telling a history of our world through objects

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  1. Cavalry Sword, Scabbard and Sheath Cavalry Sword, Scabbard and Sheath This sword dates from 1880, and comes from Imperial Germany. It was owned by a soldier who served in the Field Artillery ... Contributed by Individual
  2. Tripletell Game Tripletell Game This game was played in 1920s and is made of oak. It was inherited from the contributor’s grandfather. The game seems ... Contributed by Individual
  3. 18th century Drinking Glass 18th century Drinking Glass These glasses have been dated 1749. The glasses seem to have been used to record a family’s history as several names are ... Contributed by Individual
  4. Sewing Workbox from the 1880s Sewing Workbox from the 1880s The original owner of this box was born in 1856. As well as sewing things, this box contains report cards from when she ... Contributed by Individual
  5. Coronation Clock Coronation Clock This clock was produced to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. “It’s been in its box all this time ... Contributed by Individual
  6. Coronation Money Box Coronation Money Box This money box was produced to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. You need a code to access the ... Contributed by Individual
  7. Luftwaffe Ceremonial Dagger Luftwaffe Ceremonial Dagger This would have been owned by a senior Nazi officer. It is silver plated and the marks are III FL 157. This was found in ... Contributed by Individual
  8. Engraved Horn Engraved Horn This was brought at an auction in Beverley, Yorkshire. It originates from around 1850 and is monogrammed TBD. Speaks of ... Contributed by Individual
  9. Lady on a Slab Lady on a Slab This statue was found in an antiques shop in Chepstow 45 years ago. It shows a woman who has been beheaded (there is a ... Contributed by Individual
  10. Housemaids’ Badges Housemaids’ Badges These badges were worn by maids in houses of employ as identification, in case their employers forgot their names. Since ... Contributed by Individual
  11. Chinese Shon Lao Chinese Shon Lao This was brought back to the UK from China after the First World War. It was carved from one piece of wood, possibly ... Contributed by Individual
  12. Tea Caddy Tea Caddy This looks as if it is made of papier mache and mother of pearl. It was given to my grandparents for safekeeping in 1944 ... Contributed by Individual
  13. Writing Slope Writing Slope An elegant writing slope from the early 19th century, probably around 1820. This is one of many in my collection and is ... Contributed by Individual
  14. A bell commemorating a fire A bell commemorating a fire This bell is made from metal and wood salvaged from a fire at York Minster which burnt down on 20 May 1840. This was ... Contributed by Individual
  15. A Watch A Watch This was my mother’s and is of great sentimental value. Watches were massproduced for the first time in the 20th century ... Contributed by Individual
  16. A German Doll A German Doll This doll originates from Germany and was made in the early 20th century, probably around 1910 or 1920. It was inherited ... Contributed by Individual
  17. Cosimax Hot Water Bottle Cosimax Hot Water Bottle This hot water bottle is the descendant from the ‘hot pots’ used by the previous generation. The packaging depicts the ... Contributed by Individual
  18. German Calculator German Calculator This calculator was bought in an auction. It was made by Brune and Stock in Dusseldorf in the 1930s. The rows of numbers ... Contributed by Individual
  19. Glass Vase from Austria Glass Vase from Austria The stamp on the bottom show is Turn-Teplitz-Bohemia, the manufacturing company. The embossed dots are gold and show the ... Contributed by Individual
  20. Ship’s Accounts Ship’s Accounts These show the accounts of the second voyage of the ship ‘Thomas’ that travelled from Antigua from Lancaster. The voyage ... Contributed by Individual
  21. Pair of Paintings Pair of Paintings These paintings were painted by the Clare brothers, and was given to the contributor’s grandfather. He was a bookie in ... Contributed by Individual
  22. Japanese Vase Japanese Vase This was a wedding present for parents who were married in 1941. These vases would have been mass produced for European ... Contributed by Individual
  23. Mourning Brooch Mourning Brooch This brooch was worn to mark the death of someone close. This was handed down from the contributor’s grandmother. ... Contributed by Individual
  24. Dressing Table box Dressing Table box Beautifully ornate box handed down from a great grandmother. Contributed by Individual
  25. Lapel Pin Lapel Pin These pins were worn by the wives of soldiers serving in World War One. This shows how the government created a sense of ... Contributed by Individual
  26. 1950s Fuel Rationing Coupon Front Cover 1950s Fuel Rationing Coupon Front Cover Fuel rationing returned to Great Britain in 1956 as a result of the Suez Crisis and lasted until 14th May 1957. This ... Contributed by Individual
  27. Two books from the 19th century Two books from the 19th century These show plates from the London of the late 19th century. One is the ‘Queen’s London’ (1897), the other David ... Contributed by Individual
  28. Novelty Nut Crackers Novelty Nut Crackers The stamp on the bottom says ‘Erzgebirgische Volkskunst’. These nutcrackers were made in Germany. Families would make ... Contributed by Individual
  29. Indian Trinket Dish Indian Trinket Dish Items like these were exquisitely made and a joy to have. This has been handed down from my mother-in-law. Contributed by Individual
  30. Chad Valley Bagatel Toy Chad Valley Bagatel Toy This was passed to me by my mother in law as it used to be my husband’s toy. This shows that children used to have much ... Contributed by Individual
  31. A Commemorative Crown A Commemorative Crown This crown commemorates the Queen’s Silver Jubilee in 1977. Queen Elizabeth II had been on the throne for 25 years. This ... Contributed by Individual
  32. A Commemorative Crown A Commemorative Crown This crown commemorated the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981. This shows the national pride and ... Contributed by Individual
  33. Sherry Glasses Sherry Glasses Fine sherry glasses. Fine craftsmanship on such delicate and tiny objects show the sophistication of the manufacturing ... Contributed by Individual
  34. An Artillery Shell An Artillery Shell From the number of these that were made, it shows how awful the war must have been for those who fought and had to use ... Contributed by Individual
  35. Portuguese Silver Plated Cutlery Portuguese Silver Plated Cutlery Shows how things were made to last, and the style of table decoration in those days. This shows an 11 piece setting, ... Contributed by Individual
  36. Portuguese Embroidered Silk Bedthrow Portuguese Embroidered Silk Bedthrow The amazing story is about the effort this took to complete this magnificent oject. This was a present given to my ... Contributed by Individual
  37. Vase, cup and jug Vase, cup and jug This has been in the family for more than 50 years. Some made in Czechoslovakia, post 1918. Contributed by Individual
  38. Log of last journey of the Mauretania Log of last journey of the Mauretania This is the log of one of the great steamships, and shows how they were inspected. The contributor’s granddad was the ... Contributed by Individual
  39. Fountain pen Fountain pen This pen belonged to my great granny and has been handed down in the family. There were no telephones in those days, so ... Contributed by Individual
  40. A Doll from the 1950s A Doll from the 1950s The doll has lost her squeaker. Hails from England. The classic doll who has comforted generations of little girls – ... Contributed by Individual
  41. Titanic poem Titanic poem This was on its way to the skip! It was tucked inside a reproduction magazine marking the 50th anniversary of the ... Contributed by Individual
  42. Double Headed Eagle Weight Double Headed Eagle Weight This metal weight shows the double headed eagle and the symbol that would have adorned the rallies of Nazi Germany. This ... Contributed by Individual
  43. Book about the Nazis Book about the Nazis This book was published in 1933, and from its inscription, we learn that the book was received in “Cuxhaven 14 May 1945, ... Contributed by Individual
  44. Three Little Pigs Three Little Pigs Germany was the a centre of pioneering mechanical engineering and toy production from the early 1900s, and that is where ... Contributed by Individual
  45. Lawrence photographs Lawrence photographs This is a book of miniature William Lawrence photographs. Lawrence opened a photographic studio in Dublin in 1865 and ... Contributed by Individual
  46. Bohemian Plate Bohemian Plate The stamp on this plate is ‘Pirkenhammer, 2682’, so this plate probably originated from the factory of this name, which ... Contributed by Individual
  47. A Clay Doll A Clay Doll This articulated dolly has fallen on hard times. She was made in the 1920s, and with her moving eyes, is an early model ... Contributed by Individual
  48. Mini Sewing Machine from the 1940s Mini Sewing Machine from the 1940s This was made by the Essex Engineering Works based in Wanstead, E11 in the late 1940s. They were marketed at teenagers, ... Contributed by Individual
  49. Silver Handbag from 1905 Silver Handbag from 1905 This silver handbag was produced in Birmingham in 1905. From the dents and scratches you can see it was a well used ... Contributed by Individual
  50. A Vesta Case A Vesta Case This small portable silver case was made to hold matches – a Vesta case. With its striker on its base, it was a popular ... Contributed by Individual