Model
This is a wooden model from China. It depicts a form of Chinese punishment where the offender had a large rectangular wooden collar fixed around his neck.
Model Boat
This is a model of a Polynesian surf or fishing boat from Samoa. It is carved from wood, with an outrigger to one side and two paddles.
Model Boat
This boat is a model of a Brazilian cargo boat called a Jangada. Jangada were used by fishermen in the Atlantic, off the north east coast of Brazil. This model is made from balsa wood, with a folded sail ...
Model Boat
A carved Haussa wooden model, from West Africa, of a dug out canoe. It has a long shape with pointed ends and parts of the exterior are painted black.
Model Buffalo
This model buffalo is from Zimbabwe. It was carved from one piece of dark wood.
Model Chair
This model arm chair is from Bechuanaland, in what is now called Botswana. It is made from carved wood.
Model Gun
This is a life size model of a Greener gun. It was carved in Mashonaland, northern Zimbabwe.
Model of a Flour Mill
A model of a flour mill. It is made from two circular wooden discs held together by a central dowel. A handle rotates the upper disc. It is painted red, yellow, green and blue.
Model Shoe
A wooden model of a woman's shoe carved from yew, with scratch engraved inlaid lead decoration and the date 1762 engraved on it. This is an example of wooden shoes and boxes made by French prisoners of ...
Mortar
A tall, turned cylindrical mortar, from Coventry, with a rounded lip and lignum vitae, c.1835. It is used for crushing coffee berries to allow the customer to taste before purchasing.
Mousetrap
A late 18th century block mousetrap, 1775-1800. It is made from wood with a rectangular base with sides. The rectangular block moves up and down along three wooden poles, with levers to set the block ...
Nails - Roman
A selection of hundreds of nails found on Roman sites. They vary in size from the large one which is 160mm to the smallest which is 30mm.
The two with flattened heads are probably from a coffin
Necklace
A necklace, from India. It is made from blue and gilded wooden beads strung on to cotton.
Necklace
A necklace, from India. It is made from blue, beige and gilded wooden beads strung on to cotton.
Noah's Ark
The Noah's Ark was a popular toy in the 19th century. It was considered a suitable toy to play with on Sundays, because it was based on a bible story.
This ark is made from wood, covered with strips ...
Nutmeg Holder
A wooden nutmeg holder. It has a globular shape and a base which screws off.
Nutmeg Holder
A wooden nutmeg holder. It is in the shape of small bottle, with the lid attached to the base by a metal chain. The body has been broken and glued back together.
Opium Pipe
A long, wooden, Chinese opium smoker's pipe made of a brass plate supporting a polished stone knob. The pipe has Chinese floral decoration and an inscription.