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List of Objects

Telling a history of our world through objects

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1600 - 1700

  1. A cannonball made of Wealden iron A cannonball made of Wealden iron A few years ago, this cannonball was found under the road outside Hammer Mill Farm on the borders of Biddenden and ... Contributed by Individual
  2. King Charles I Gold Toothpick King Charles I Gold Toothpick Gold toothpick made for King Charles I of England Contributed by Museum
  3. Pocket watch made by Joseph Windmills Pocket watch made by Joseph Windmills This is an example of an early pocket watch and demonstrates the craftsmanship of the maker. Pocket watches were often ... Contributed by Museum
  4. 17th century pub bowls 17th century pub bowls These were dug up when excavating our back garden for a redesign - the garden has been part of the former pub we live ... Contributed by Individual
  5. Sundial, copper, c1652, shows eclipse. Sundial, copper, c1652, shows eclipse. This small, formerly fixed (somewhere in the garden possibly) sundial was found buried in the earth floor of a Tudor ... Contributed by Individual
  6. Brass bell cast in Europe in 1650 Brass bell cast in Europe in 1650 This bell was brought to England by my great-uncle, a British army officer. The plaque beneath the bell reads "Found ... Contributed by Individual
  7. Patent locks and keys, Randolph Douglas Patent locks and keys, Randolph Douglas people want to keep possessions safe. Locksmiths came up with ingenious locks to prevent thieves from picking them. Contributed by Museum
  8. Field armour of Henry Wriothesley Field armour of Henry Wriothesley Blued, etched & guilded field armour. A 'demilance' armour for use on the battlefield, probably French, circa 1600 Contributed by Museum
  9. Jacobean Joint Stool Jacobean Joint Stool This is a Welsh Jacobean Joint Stool, the very common stool found in most British (and European) homes for hundreds of ... Contributed by Individual
  10. The Pool at Berthesda - Masonic Museum The Pool at Berthesda - Masonic Museum The largest work by Hoare on public display in Bath, originally produced as the Altar Piece for the Octagon Chapel in ... Contributed by Individual
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. The Byam Family – The Holburne Museum The Byam Family – The Holburne Museum This family portrait is the largest painting in Bath by Bath’s greatest artist, Thomas Gainsborough. Gainsborough moved ... Contributed by Individual
  15. Margaret Bryan miniature,Herschel Museum Margaret Bryan miniature,Herschel Museum This small conversation piece was an interesting acquisition for the Herschel Museum as it shows a woman and two girls ... Contributed by Individual
  16. Caroline's Dress - Herschel Museum Caroline's Dress - Herschel Museum Caroline Herschel's day dress is made in fine muslin with a blue flower pattern and a lace shawl and trim. It is known ... Contributed by Individual
  17. 17th century Laundry Tally Board 17th century Laundry Tally Board This rare survival is a laundry tally board from a grand 17th century house. It was probably used by the servant in ... Contributed by Museum
  18. Civil War helmet Civil War helmet THIS OBJECT IS PART OF THE PROJECT 'A HISTORY OF CORNWALL IN 100 OBJECTS'. LISKEARD AND DISTRICT MUSEUM. Cornwall was ... Contributed by Museum
  19. Flamank coat of arms Flamank coat of arms THIS OBJECT IS PART OF THE PROJECT 'A HISTORY OF CORNWALL IN 100 OBJECTS'. BODMIN MUSEUM. In 1497, outraged by tax ... Contributed by Museum
  20. Delft tile of a dolphin Delft tile of a dolphin THIS OBJECT IS PART OF THE PROJECT 'A HISTORY OF CORNWALL IN 100 OBJECTS'. GODOLPHIN HOUSE. Godolphin House was once ... Contributed by Museum
  21. Lanhydrock Atlas Lanhydrock Atlas THIS OBJECT IS PART OF THE PROJECT 'A HISTORY OF THE WORLD IN 100 OBJECTS'. LANHYDROCK HOUSE. Joel Gascoyne, the ... Contributed by Museum
  22. Bevill Grenvile Bevill Grenvile THIS OBJECT IS PART OF THE PROJECT 'A HISTORY OF CORNWALL IN 100 OBJECTS'. PRIDEAUX PLACE. Bevill Grenvile of Stowe ... Contributed by Museum
  23. Adair’s Narrative Adair’s Narrative The earliest written history of the beginning, growth and development of Presbyterianism in Ireland in the 17th century ... Contributed by Individual
  24. Marazion’s cauldron Marazion’s cauldron THIS OBJECT IS PART OF THE PROJECT 'A HISTORY OF CORNWALL IN 100 OBJECTS'. MARAZION MUSEUM. Brass cauldrons and ... Contributed by Museum
  25. Musette de cour Musette de cour This musical instrument is a rare example of a French baroque bagpipe, which is thought to have been made for Louis XIV Contributed by Museum
  26. 1660s banking ledger 1660s banking ledger This ledger was kept by the London goldsmith-banker Edward Backwell (c.1618-83). The origins of Britain's modern banking ... Contributed by Museum
  27. Reformation centenary broadsheet Reformation centenary broadsheet A German Broadsheet issued to mark the 100 year anniversary of the Protestant Reformation of the Christian Church Contributed by The British Museum
  28. Miniature of a Mughal prince Miniature of a Mughal prince Miniature painting showing an encounter between an Indian Mughal prince and a holy man Contributed by The British Museum
  29. Amphyllis Washington embroidery Amphyllis Washington embroidery A 17th century embroidery which spent its first 300 years in Virginia, USA, returning to the UK in the 20th century. Contributed by Museum
  30. Part of The Old Oak Part of The Old Oak The Old Oak was probably planted in 1659 to mark the ascension of King Charles 11 to the throne. It became a popular ... Contributed by Individual
  31. The Welshpool Gold Cup The Welshpool Gold Cup A Gothic-style communion cup, engraved in Latin to explain how Thomas Davies had it made of Guinea gold to thank God. Contributed by Museum
  32. Isle of Man Sword of State Isle of Man Sword of State This is a symbol of the oldest continuous parliament in the world, the Manx sword of state is not tucked away in a ... Contributed by Museum
  33. Early book from 1600s Early book from 1600s It was made about 400 years ago. It is made out of different materials. It has been passed down the Howe family across ... Contributed by Individual
  34. Dr Johnson's Bible Dr Johnson's Bible A pocket New Testament printed by Evan Tyler in Edinburgh in 1647. This tiny book published ‘By The King’s command’ ... Contributed by Individual
  35. cromwellian ring cromwellian ring This ring has been in our family since its creation. My 9th great grandfather Oliver Cromwell had it made for his ... Contributed by Individual
  36. Prince Rupert Bit Prince Rupert Bit Civil War bridle bit with close connection to Prince Rupert and the sieges at Rushall and Lichfield. Contributed by Museum
  37. Paymaster General's account book, 1690 Paymaster General's account book, 1690 Manuscript accounts book for the Williamite army in Ireland in 1690. Contributed by Museum
  38. First breech loading handgun First breech loading handgun This pistol is by the gunmaker John Dafte. It was the first to use a practical method of breech loading a hand gun. ... Contributed by Museum
  39. Melancholy and Raving Madness: Statues Melancholy and Raving Madness: Statues The life-size statues of "Raving and Melancholy Madness" that were displayed at the entrance to Bethlem Hospital from ... Contributed by Museum
  40. Shakespeare First Folio Shakespeare First Folio In 1623, seven years after William Shakespeare’s death, a compilation of 36 of his plays were published together in one ... Contributed by Museum
  41. 16th century document part Welsh 16th century document part Welsh Shortly after we moved into our house we discovered this document sealed in a beam. The house was built in 1585. The ... Contributed by Individual
  42. Cast Bronze minature prayer book Cast Bronze minature prayer book The miniture book found metal detecting, has been dated to 15th century, it was found on the pilgrims way near ... Contributed by Individual
  43. Brass of Armour of Sir Alexander Newton Brass of Armour of Sir Alexander Newton This is the brass depicting Sir Alexander Newton - a knight of the 17th Century. By this time the armour was less for ... Contributed by Individual
  44. Shi'a religious parade standard Shi'a religious parade standard Iranian standard carried in Shi'a Islam processions, commemorating the death of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson Contributed by The British Museum
  45. Kakiemon elephants Kakiemon elephants Porcelain elephants made in the Japanese Kakiemon style for the European market Contributed by The British Museum
  46. Plaster Ceiling Plaster Ceiling At the end of the 16th century, at least part of Tudor House was owned by the Cotterill family, who had connections with ... Contributed by Museum
  47. Nails Nails Handmade from iron, seventeenth century. Contributed by Museum
  48. Alms plate Alms plate My grandfather found this in France in the early 1920s. Contributed by Individual
  49. A beautiful Charles II chamber pot A beautiful Charles II chamber pot Its 1789 and imagine you are eating in the mansion house, in the magnificent stateroom with its luxurious gold and green ... Contributed by Museum
  50. Iron cannonball found in a loft Iron cannonball found in a loft The cannon ball was discovered lodged under the eaves of our premises at 37 Le Pollet, St Peter Port when installing a ... Contributed by Individual

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