Watchman's or Policeman's Wooden Rattle
This is a watchman's or policeman's wooden rattle.
Whip
This whip is from Jamaica. It is made from a long piece of tree bark. A piece of white tree cloth is attached at one end, and a rope is attached at the other.
Whip
This whip is from Cameroon. It is made from wood, and has four leather straps that are attached with metal wire. The whip was used by Haussa traders in the Cameroon hinterlands.
Whip
This whip is from Ghana. The wooden handle is covered in leather with a green, black and brown interlaced pattern. A leather wrist strap is attached to one end of the handle and ropes attached to the ...
Wine Cup
A small turned wooden wine cup from All Saints Parish Church, Leamington Spa. The cup was made from a wooden beam taken from an old thatched cottage which stood on the site of the parish church.
Wine Cup
A small turned wooden wine cup from All Saints Parish Church, Leamington Spa. The cup was made from a wooden beam taken from an old thatched cottage which stood on the site of the parish church
Woodcarving - Owl(detail), mid 19th century
This detail shows the owl's head. The carving was shown at the International Exhibition in 1862, where it was admired by the Prince of Wales.
c.1862
Warwick
Woodcarving - Owl(detail), mid 19th century
This detail shows a tiny mouse, hiding near the owl's foot. Charles Humphriss also worked on some of the Kendall workshop's major commissions, such as the wood panels in the House of Commons dining room.
c.1862
Warwick...
Woodcarving - Owl, mid 19th century
This owl has been carved from limewood. It was made by Charles Humphriss, who lived and worked in Warwick from 1835-1927. He was one of a number of gifted craftsmen in the area. They are known as 'The ...
Woodcarving , Owl - detail, mid 19th century
This detail shows the maker's name - 'Charles Humphriss'. At 15, he began an apprenticeship in the studio of James Morris Willcox. He then became foreman in the workshop of another famous woodcarver - ...
Wooden and Glass Lace Bobbins
Lace Bobbins made from turned wood, decorated with beads. Threads used for making lace were wound round the narrow neck of the bobbin. The beads, known as 'spangles', are attached to the base with a loop ...
Wooden Bludgeon
This is a wooden bludgeon with a ribbed wooden handle that is attached to the head by a piece of leather. The bludgeon was used by Leamington Spa Police Force.
Wooden Box
A rectangular wooden box, painted yellow and decorated with a daisy and poppy transfer.
Wooden Box
A rectangular wooden box with a gently curving lid and a keyhole and lock at the front. The box is leather-covered with embossed floral decoration and is lined with newspaper.
Wooden bushel
This bushel measure is made like a barrel, with with wooden staves held together by iron bands. It has loop handles on the rim. The bushel is an historic measure which varied according to the material ...
Wooden bushel
This bushel measure is made like a barrel, with with wooden staves held together by iron bands. It has loop handles on the rim. The bushel is an historic measure which varied according to the material ...
Wooden Container
The use of this container is unknown and it has been identified both as a tinder box and a nutmeg holder. It is made of wood and the lid is attached to the body by a metal chain.
Wooden Darning Mushroom
This is darning mushroom is made of the very hard, dense wood of box or holly.
The item to be mended, like a sock, would be stretched over the smooth 'mushroom' top and the hole darned with a needle ...