Lion weathervane
This metal weathervane is in the form of a lion. It comes from the 20th century. Height (including base) 428mm, Length 563mm, Width 101mm
Locksmith's sign
This locksmith's sign is made of wood, copper and iron, and is shaped as a large padlock. It comes from Northern Europe. Height 895mm, Width 615mm, Depth 150mm
Locksmith's sign
This locksmith's sign is made of grey-painted wood and zinc and is shaped as a key. It is British. Height 450mm, Length 1220mm, Width 105mm
Man with a house weathervane
This metal weathervane is topped by a model of a man carrying a flag and a watering can, with a house at his feet.
It is English and dates from the 19th century. Height 540mm, Length 400mm, Width 95mm
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Man with pipe weathervane
This metal weathervane is shaped as a man with a pipe. It has a metal stand, which was added later. It is British and dates from the early 20th century. Height 460mm, Length 227mm, Width 23mm
Man with pipe weathervane - detail
This metal weathervane is shaped as a man with a pipe. It has a metal stand, which was added later. It is British and dates from the early 20th century. Height 460mm, Length 227mm, Width 23mm
Master George
This is an oil painting on canvas depicting the horse Master George. It was painted in 1870 by an artist from the English School. A painted inscription along the bottom reads 'MASTER GEORGE, 12 HANDS ...
Military patchwork
This is a stumpwork and threadwork regimental (6th/98th regiment) patchwork, decorated with various cut-velvet panels around a central panel. Sometimes patchworks were made by soldiers' wives, making ...
Military patchwork - detail of flags
This is a stumpwork and threadwork regimental (6th/98th regiment) patchwork, decorated with various cut-velvet panels around a central panel. Sometimes patchworks were made by soldiers' wives, making ...
Military patchwork - detail of guns
This is a stumpwork and threadwork regimental (6th/98th regiment) patchwork, decorated with various cut-velvet panels around a central panel. Sometimes patchworks were made by soldiers' wives, making ...
Military Patchwork - detail of St George's Flag
The four flags surrounding the central panel are clockwise from top right: a harp (Ireland); the red, white and blue of Britain (not the French Flag); the cross of St George (England); the cross of St ...
Military patchwork - detail of Union flag
The Regimental number - 98 - is shown in Roman numerals: XCVIII. The Regimental number appeared on both Colours until 1881, after which time Regimental numbers were discontinued. Height 2545mm, Width ...
Nell the Rat Hunter
This is an oil painting on canvas depicting a dog rat-catching with two men in a country setting. In the bottom left corner is an inscription which reads 'by Jno. Whitehead 1852' and there is also a ...
Nelson
This is a wool picture on canvas depicting Nelson and Britannia. Nelson stands on the right next to a pile of cannonballs. Britannia stands holding a trident and shield, with a lion at her feet. This ...
Nine Angry Bulls
This is an oil painting on canvas depicting bulls disturbed by a hare. It is by an artist of the English School dating from about 1870. A horserider and two walkers have been disturbed by the bulls running ...
Old Man and Donkey
This is a collage of fabric, watercolour, ink and charcoal on paper depicting an old postman with his donkey and was made by George Smart in 1833. An inscription on the reverse reads 'G. Smart, Artist ...
Old Man and Donkey
This is a collage of fabric, watercolour, ink and charcoal on paper depicting an old postman with his donkey and was made by George Smart in 1833. An inscription on the reverse reads 'G. Smart, Artist ...
Painted settle with squab seat and cushions
This settle is made of beechwood, painted to simulate bamboo. It has a spindle galleried back and sides, shaped arm supports, a caned seat and square legs. On it there is a patchwork squab seat and three ...