Glasses and Box
These spectacles belonged to Isaac Evans, the brother of George Eliot. Their father, Robert Evans, had passed them down to him. Isaac and his sister had been close when young, but later disagreed over ...
Gold Pendant
A circular gold, double sided pendant containing two photographs of men.
Gold polyhedral socketed terminal (‘bobble’)
We do not know what this bobble was once attached to, perhaps a cloak pin. A lot of work went into making this bobble, so it must have belonged to somebody rich.
Acquired with the assistance of the ...
Grave Goods
Collection of metal objects including two small, matching, bronze square-headed brooches and a gilded pendant (right).
6th Century A.D.
1922/23 excavations (Grave 187)
Great Square - Headed Gilt Brooch
A fine, gilded bronze brooch, elaborately decorated with interlaced patterns and stylised faces. The rounded terminal at the base of the brooch bears the eyes and forehead of a human face. Such impressive ...
Greek Drachma
Greek silver drachma, 1874
Diameter 22mm
The obvserse features the bust of King George I (1863-1913) facing left with an inscription in Greek around the outside. Underneath the bust is the name 'Bappe', ...
Ikon
This ikon is from Russia. The ikon features Saint Nicholas of Myra and cyrillic text. The ikon has been painted and gilded on a rectangular wooden block.
Ikon
This ikon is from Russia. The ikon features an unidentified Russian saint. The ikon has been painted and gilded on wooden. It has a metal cover and a ring at the top.
Indonesian 1/10 Gulden
Netherlands East Indies - Indonesian silver 1/10 gulden, 1891
Diameter 15mm
The obverse features the coat of arms of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, a crowned lion rampant with a sword in its right ...
Iron Age Coin
Silver coinDiameter 17mm There is a man on horseback with a spear on one side. This is possibly an Iron Age coin.
Italian 50 Centesimi
Italian silver 50 centesimi, 1863 Diameter 18mm This coin was minted in Milan during the reign of Vittorio Emanuele II.
Italian 50 Centesimi
Italian silver 50 centesimi, 1863 Diameter 17mm The obverse features the bust of Vittorio Emanuele II. The denomination is on the reverse.
Italian Five Soldi
Italian silver five soldi, 1811 Diameter 13mm The obverse features the bust of Napoleon. There is a crown and the denomination on the reverse.
Italian Five Soldi
Italian silver five soldi, 1813 Diameter 14mm The obverse features the bust of Napoleon. There is a crown and the denomination on the reverse.
Italian Five Soldi
Italy, Kingdom of Napoleon (1804 -1814) silver 5 Soldi, 1810 Diameter 14mm The obverse features the bust of Napoleon I facing right. The inscription reads 'NAPOLEONE IMPERATORE E RE', 'Napoleon, Emperor ...
Italian Lira
Italian silver 1 lira, 1863 Diameter 23mm The obverse features the bust of the King of Italy facing right. The inscription reads 'VITTORIO EMANUELE II' and the date is below. The name printed below the ...
Italian Ten Soldi
Italy, Kingdom of Napoleon (1804-1814) silver 10 soldi, 1810 Diameter 17mm The obverse features the bust of Napoleon I facing right. The inscription reads 'NAPOLEONE IMPERATORE E RE', 'Napoleon, Emperor ...
Jephson Gardens Trophy and Trustees Minute Book
A silver goblet shaped trophy with two ornate handles. The goblet is accompanied by a hard-backed book containing the minutes of proceedings of the trustees of the Jephson Gardens. The book has a black ...