Porringer
This English, pewter bowl was used to hold soup or porridge. c. 1600-1799
Portugese Quatercentenary Medal
A bronze medal struck to celebrate the four hundredth anniversary of Shakespeare's birth, struck in Portugal. Presented to the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust by Dr. Carlos Estornnho, Instituto Britanico, ...
Portugese Quatercentenary Medal
A bronze medal struck to celebrate the four hundredth anniversary of Shakespeare's birth, struck in Portugal. Presented to the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust by Dr. Carlos Estornnho, Instituto Britanico, ...
Portuguese 20 Reis
Portuguese bronze 20 reis, 1883 Diameter 29.5mm The obverse features the bust of King Luiz I facing left. The inscription reads 'D.LUIZ.I.REI.DE.PORTUGAL', abbreviated meaning 'Don Luiz I, King of Portugal'. ...
Prayer
Lee Tribe Prayer (in memory of Tom Bendhem), 2004 Steel 300mm x 170mm Lee Tribe was an apprentice and journeyman, boilmaker/plater at the London Docks (1961-69). He studied at Thurrock Technical College ...
Prince Edward Island One Cent
Province of Prince Edward Island, bronze one cent, 1871 Diameter 25mm The obverse features the diademed bust of Queen Victoria facing left within a central beaded ring. The inscription around the outside ...
Prince of Wales Model Half Sovereign
English brass token, 1849 Diameter 20mm This brass token was produced for gaming or advertising. The obverse features the bust of Queen Victoria facing left and the inscription 'VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT ...
Printing Block
This printing plate was used to print publicity for the Smallholder magazine. The printing plate depicts a man reading the magazine and lists the special features that appear each week. The printing plate ...
Printing Block
This printing plate was used to print publicity for Amateur Gardening magazine. The printing plate is made of steel, which has been mounted onto a block of wood.
Printing Block
This printing plate depicts the ground plan for Leamington Spa Horticultural Show in 1953. The inscription on the plate reads: 'Coronation Year / Ground / Sketch / Of / The Royal Leamington Spa Horticultural ...
Quill Cutter
An ebony and brass cutter used for cutting quill pens. Moving a lever on the quill cutter reveals a sharp blade and pencil lead.
Quill Cutter
A quill pen cutter made from bone and brass. It has a long rectangular shape, with a slot along the top which produces a sharp knife. The cutter is 102mm in length.
Randolph Turpin
Randolph Turpin
2001
Randolph Turpin was born in Leamington Spa in 1928. With his brothers he took up boxing, and was managed by George Middleton. On the 10th July 1951 Turpin defeated Sugar Ray Robinson ...
Razor
Wilkinson Sword metal safety razor with a diamond-cut brass handle. It is accompanied by instructions for replacing the blade and a box of blades, c.1930s
Replica German Medal
English bronze replica of a German medal, c.1915
Diameter 55mm
This is an anti-German propaganda medal. The obverse features the sinking of The Lusitania below the inscription 'KEINE BANN WARE', German ...
Ring
A small brass ring, from India, with a raised floral motif.
Roman Antoninianus
A Roman bronze coin found at Chesterton Camp, Warwickshire. Diameter 14mm The obverse features the radiate bust of Tetricus facing right. The reverse features a standing figure with a sceptre. This coin ...
Roman Antoninianus
Roman bronze antoninianus, c.253 - 268 Diameter 22mm The obverse features the radiate and draped bust of Gallienus facing right. The reverse features an antelope facing right. Antoniniani were originally ...