Six Georgian Sheffield plate forks, four-pronged forks only became standard in the 19th Century. These carry the Boulton family crest and were probably used at Matthew Boulton's home, Soho House. (See Note) Sheffield plate forks with four tines
Sheffield plate meat skewer, this was a sandwich of two silver surfaces with a copper core which could be worked like silver, It has Boulton's family crest and is believed to have been used at his home, Soho House. Matthew Boulton pioneered the use of Sheffield plate in manufacture. Sheffield plate meat skewer, with Matthew Boulton's family crest
Employees of the Tata Iron and Steel Company on their way to work Employees of the Tata Iron and Steel Company on their way to work 2017
Silver medal struck at Soho Mint to commemorate victory at Trafalgar, 1805. Silver medal struck at Soho Mint to commemorate victory at Trafalgar 1805
Bell from Duchess of Hamilton locomotive. Constructed in 1938 for the Locomotives visit to the USA. Inscription on plaque atatched on plinth writes: "This Bell was cast in the brass foundry of crewe locomotive works in 1938. It was fitted to the engine of " the Coronation Scot" train which visited the United States of America in connection with the New York World Fair 1939. The weight of the bell and clapper is 1 CWT. The cast iron frame also weights 1 CWT". Bell from Duchess of Hamilton locomotive 1938
Limestone statue of a male youth with wooden leg by Thomas Cartwright, 1681-1702 Limestone statue of a male youth with wooden leg by Thomas Cartwright 1681-1702
Limestone statue of an old man leaning on a crutch by Thomas Cartwright, 1681-1702 Limestone statue of an old man leaning on a crutch by Thomas Cartwright 1681-1702
Limestone statue of a young woman with an arm in a sling by Thomas Cartwright, 1681-1702 Limestone statue of a young woman with an arm in a sling by Thomas Cartwright 1681-1702
Button, cut glass with silvered surface (imitating cut steel), England, c. 1840 Button, cut glass with silvered surface (imitating cut steel) circa 1840
Button, cut glass with silvered surface (imitating cut steel), England, c. 1840 Button, cut glass with silvered surface (imitating cut steel) circa 1840
Globular Black Basalt vase with two loop handles and circular base. Around the body are applied Egyptian motifs in low red stoneware reliefs ('rosso antico'). The cover is flat and let into the neck of the vase, by Josiah Wedgwood and Sons Ltd, c. 1810 'Rosso Antico' Wedgwood vase with Egyptian motifs.
Jasperware flower holder with cover, by Josiah Wedgwood and Sons Ltd, c. 1790-1795. Blue jasperware flower holder
Silver inkstand, with glass and silver ink wells, by Matthew Boulton, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, 1803. The inkstand consists of sand and ink wells as well as a taper and snuffer for heating the sealing wax. Silver inkstand 1803
Flute, English, boxwood with ivory mounts and a silver key, by Richard Potter, about 1790 Flute, boxwood with ivory mounts and a silver key circa 1790
Lung specimen, whole slice of right lung with carcinoma. This specimen is from a female patient aged 60, a regular smoker with a short history of coughing. Lung specimen before 2010
Anteroposterior axis sectioned scapula bone, and proximal end of a humerus bone, exhibiting signs of osteoporosis Sectioned scapula bone and end of humerous bone before 2010
Long-wavelength spectrometer from the Infrared Space Observatory (identical spare model) 1990-1993 (spare); 1995 (original launched)
Sterling Silver caddy spoon by Joseph Wilmore, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, 1818 Silver caddy spoon 1818
Pair of candlesticks, Sheffield plate by Boulton and Fothergill, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, c.1765 Pair of candlesticks Sheffield plate by Boulton and Fothergill, Birmingham circa 1765
Set of four silver frame and blue glass lined salt cellars, by Boulton and Fothergill, Soho Manufactory, Soho, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, 1776 Set of four silver frame and blue glass lined salt cellars 1776
Locomotive whistle, London & North Western Railway, for LNWR G2 0-8-0 locomotive, ex Cashmores, No 49361 or 49430 London & North Western Railway locomotive whistle
Nameplate, "Durham Light Infantry", from British Railways Deltic diesel locomotive, aluminium with red painted background. Durham Light Infantry 1963
Locomotive nameplate bearing the name "Stephenson" from Locomotive Ex-LB&SCR 4-6-4T No. 329 Locomotive nameplate - Stephenson 1921
Coatee of the 1st Royal Lancashire Militia, early nineteenth century. Coatee of the 1st Royal Lancashire Militia, 1800-1825 1801-1900