Pointing finger weathervane
This weathervane is made of painted pine in the shape of a hand with pointing finger. It is British and comes from the early 20th century. Height 160mm, Length 610mm, Width 23mm
Pole Screen
A Georgian pole screen. It is shield shaped with a wooden surround and a glass pane over a needlework design. The screen depicts a woman and child. There are two brass fixings for a pole at the back.
Pole Screen Stand
A wooden stand for a pole screen. It has a long shaft and three wooden feet. It also has an acorn finial.
Policeman's Alarm Rattle
A policeman's wooden alarm rattle with a rotating handle at one end and a small knob at the other.
Policeman's truncheon
This truncheon is made of ash, heightened in gilt and polychrome and bears the Royal cypher and crown. It is English and is dated 1910 to 1936. Length 503 mm, Diameter 47 mm
Pony and trap whirligig
This whirligig is in the form of a man and woman sitting in a horse-drawn trap. It is made of polychrome wood and metal, and is mounted with a propeller. As the propeller turns, the horse's legs move ...
Pony and trap whirligig
This whirligig is in the form of a man and woman sitting in a horse-drawn trap. It is made of polychrome wood and metal, and is mounted with a propeller. As the propeller turns, the horse's legs move ...
Pony and trap whirligig - 3/4 view
This whirligig is in the form of a man and woman sitting in a horse-drawn trap. It is made of polychrome wood and metal, and is mounted with a propeller. As the propeller turns, the horse's legs move ...
Pony and trap whirligig - detail
This whirligig is in the form of a man and woman sitting in a horse-drawn trap. It is made of polychrome wood and metal, and is mounted with a propeller. As the propeller turns, the horse's legs move ...
Porridge Spoon
This is possibly a pudding or porridge knife from Vanuaha, New Hebrides. It is made from wood with a carved and pierced handle.
Postman whirligig - detail of head
This whirligig, a postman, is made of polychrome pine, with metal shoulder joints. The postman wears a dark uniform with buttons down the front and a flat cap. Unlike the sailor or soldier whirligigs, ...
Postman whirligig - front
This whirligig, a postman, is made of polychrome pine, with metal shoulder joints. The postman wears a dark uniform with buttons down the front and a flat cap. Unlike the sailor or soldier whirligigs, ...
Postman whirligig - side
This whirligig, a postman, is made of polychrome pine, with metal shoulder joints. The postman wears a dark uniform with buttons down the front and a flat cap. Unlike the sailor or soldier whirligigs, ...
Pounce Pot
A turned wooden pounce pot. The top is perforated and the base unscrews so that it can be filled. This was used at Newbold Farm. It contained fine powder which was sprinkled onto paper, after writing, ...
Prickle Wheel
Tailors use prickle wheels to prepare thick fabrics for sewing. The prickle wheel is run across the fabric which leaves a line of holes that sewing needles can easily pass through.
This prickle wheel ...
Printer's trade sign
Shaped as a rubber stamp, this printer's shop sign is made of zinc and turned wood. It is an excellent example of the skill of a sheet metal worker, as is very light in weight. It comes from France and ...
Printing Block
This printing block, depicting a photographic view of Kenilworth Castle, is made of a copper plate attached to a block of wood.
Printing Block
This printing block, depicting a photographic view of Warwick Castle, is made of a copper plate attached to a block of wood.