Potter's Workshop model
This is an automaton (moving) model of a potter's workshop in an angled case with a glass front. Two men are in the workshop and both move when operated by a key from the back.
When the key is turned, ...
Potter's Workshop model - detail of figure
Automaton model of a potter's workshop. Two men are in the workshop, and both move when operate by turnkey from the reverse.
The flywheel turned by the man on the right drives the potter's wheel. The ...
Potter's Workshop model - detail of model
Automaton model of a potter's workshop. Two men are in the workshop, and both move when operate by turnkey from the reverse.
The flywheel turned by the man on the right drives the potter's wheel. The ...
Prescription
A handwritten prescription on pale blue paper. It includes the chemist's stamp for Fisher & Co of 35 Bath Street, Leamington Spa, c.1930.
Prescription Envelope
This decorative envelope contained a prescription from the chemist Fisher & Co., 35 Bath Street and 23 High Street, Leamington Spa. The prescription was issued to Miss D. Turner on 1 November 1930.
Press
Metal press with a wooden handle. It was used to put in eyelets at Southorn boot makers in Leamington Spa. Southorn was establised in 1825 by William Southorn. In 1847 the company moved to The Parade, ...
Preston on Stour. Dick Passmore, butcher
Mr. Dick Passmore, butcher, and his van. Preston on Stour. 1965
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 plate was used to print publicity for the Smallholder magazine. The printing plate depicts a man reading the magazine and lists the special features that appear each week. The printing plate ...
Printing Block
This printing plate was used to print publicity for Amateur Gardening magazine. The printing plate is made of steel, which has been mounted onto a block of wood.
Printing Block
This printing plate depicts the ground plan for Leamington Spa Horticultural Show in 1953. The inscription on the plate reads: 'Coronation Year / Ground / Sketch / Of / The Royal Leamington Spa Horticultural ...
Printing Block
This printing plate depicts Richard Barnett As An Archer, 8th August 1837 by Augustin Edouart (1783-1861). The printing block is made from steel mounted on a block of wood A print from this plate was ...
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.
Printing Block
A steel printing plate, used for publicity for the Garden News. It bears a view of a man reading the magazine whilst smoking a pipe, surrounded by flowers.
Printing Block
A steel printing plate mounted onto a block of wood. The printing block was used to create an advert for the Amateur Gardening newspaper and depicts a bunch of roses.
Printing Block
A copper printing plate mounted onto a block of wood. The plate bears a view of trophies arranged on a table at the Leamington Spa Horticultural Show.