Pins
Two perforated bronze pins (front) and two iron pins (back).
6th Century A.D.
Largest 113mm long
1922/23 excavations
Pliers
A pair of iron pliers from J. Clark and Sons. The pliers have a long handle, and are stamped with the initials 'I.B'. J. Clark and Sons were whitesmiths, locksmiths, and bell hangers. From 1880 to 1980 ...
Quiver
This quiver with arrows is from Ghana. The quiver is made from wood that has been covered in leather and shell to create a tortoiseshell effect. Originally the quiver would have had a lid, but this is ...
Quiver
This quiver was used by the Orang Asli of the Malay Peninsula. It is formed from a wooden cylinder with a basketry lid, and a plaited handle. The body of the quiver is decorated with incised lines and ...
Ratchett
An iron ratchett from J. Clark and Sons. It has a square headed socket and a handle for turning. The holes in the handle add extra pressure. J. Clark and Sons were whitesmiths, locksmiths and bell hangers. ...
Ratchett
This ratchett is from J.Clark and Sons. J. Clark and Sons were whitesmiths, locksmiths and bell hangers. From 1880 to 1980 they lived and worked in a small workshop at 66.5 Clarendon Street, Leamington ...
Reticule - open
This reticule belonged to George Eliot and consists of a buttonhook, a file, a penknife and a crochet hook, all with mother-of-pearl handles. There is also a thimble, a bodkin and a pair of scissors.
George ...
Root Knife
A root knife used for topping and tailing roots. The knife has a metal blade with a curved end and a wooden handle.
Saw
A saw used for cutting cows horns. It is made from a metal blade with a serrated edge and a wooden handle. The saw is attached to the tang by three rivets.
Scraper
This is a flint scraper.
Scraper
The strange green flecks on this scraper suggest that it may be made of ceramic rather than white flint.
Shield Boss with gilded decorated
An umbo (or ‘shield boss’) with gilded bronze plates embossed with a stylised boar’s head decoration on the rim. This breast-shaped boss was fastened to the wood shield with rivets. Found in a warrior’s ...
Shield Boss with gilded decoration
An umbo (or 'shield boss') with gilded bronze plates embossed with a stylised boar’s head decoration on the rim. This breast-shaped boss was fastened to the wood shield with rivets. Found in a warrior’s ...
Shoe Last
This is one of a pair of wooden, size 6E shoe lasts. The shoe last is hinged at the heel and the top is engraved with, 'F.H. And W. / Maranda'. Shoe lasts are used when making shoes.
Shoe Last
This is one of a pair of wooden, size 6E shoe lasts. The shoe last is hinged at the heel and the top is engraved with, 'F.H. And W. / Maranda'. Shoes lasts are used when making shoes.
Shoemaker's Pliers
This pair of shoemaker's pliers were used at W. Smith and Son, Boot Makers. The pliers have serrated pincers for holding the leather and are stamped on the side with the maker's mark, 'Horne And Co. / ...
Sickle
This sickle has an iron blade and a wooden handle. The sharp blade of a sickle was useful for cutting down crops and trimming hedgerows.
Sickle
This sickle has an iron blade and a wooden handle. The sharp blade of a sickle was used for cutting down crops and trimming hedgerows.