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Assorted Collection (#26)

Delight in the eclectic mix of treasures: a selection of copper border and jelly moulds, each with its own story to tell

Background imageAssorted Collection: Transition metals

Transition metals. In general, the transition metal elements are hard and inert, and have high melting points. Some are strongly magnetic, such as iron, cobalt, and nickel

Background imageAssorted Collection: Seaweeds

Seaweeds
Assorted seaweeds. Seaweeds are often collected for use as a fertiliser as they are rich in nutrients, especially rarer nutrients such as iodine

Background imageAssorted Collection: Friction demonstration materials

Friction demonstration materials. Collection of different materials that will be used as part of a classroom demonstration of friction

Background imageAssorted Collection: Home-grown organic vegetables

Home-grown organic vegetables. Basket of summer vegetables organically grown in a domestic garden. Clockwise from right: carrots (Daucus carota), courgettes (Cucurbita pepo)

Background imageAssorted Collection: Gas bubbles in oil

Gas bubbles in oil. Different sized bubbles of gas escaping from oil

Background imageAssorted Collection: The Lake at the Earls Court Exhibition, 1898

The Lake at the Earls Court Exhibition, 1898
Photograph showing the lake and assorted buildings at the Earls Court Exhibition of 1898. The lake was surrounded by thousands of pearl and amber-coloured lights

Background imageAssorted Collection: Toys on Christmas Card

Toys on Christmas Card
Toys on the front of a Christmas postcard

Background imageAssorted Collection: Toys on Xmas Card 1916

Toys on Xmas Card 1916
Various toys ride together in a carriage at Christmas; its cheaper that way

Background imageAssorted Collection: Imitation Xmas Tree

Imitation Xmas Tree
An imitation Christmas tree, with a cuddly toy and assorted presents underneath it

Background imageAssorted Collection: BOYS / TOYS 1880S

BOYS / TOYS 1880S
Two brothers with their toys; a wooden horse and fishing rod

Background imageAssorted Collection: Christmas Buffet Spread

Christmas Buffet Spread
Wonderful assorted Christmas foods on a table, including bean stew, peas pudding, roast duck, rabbit jelly mould, rock cakes, meringues, trifle, souffle, Christmas cake, etc

Background imageAssorted Collection: Assorted Rabbits 1890S

Assorted Rabbits 1890S
Assorted domestic rabbits: white, Dutch and ginger

Background imageAssorted Collection: Military Dress / 19C Gen

Military Dress / 19C Gen
Assorted soldiers: 1-4 Prussian 1846 5-9 Austrian 1840 10-11 English 1830

Background imageAssorted Collection: Five types of sea creature

Five types of sea creature: Harbour Seal, Fur Seal, Sea Lion, Walrus, and Sea Cow

Background imageAssorted Collection: Weapons & Artefacts

Weapons & Artefacts
Assorted weapons and other artefacts from India

Background imageAssorted Collection: Toys & Lowther Arcade

Toys & Lowther Arcade
Various toys adorn the border, framing a poem on Lowther Arcade

Background imageAssorted Collection: Toy Fairground Rides

Toy Fairground Rides
French toys of fairground amusements

Background imageAssorted Collection: Various French Toys C19

Various French Toys C19
Various French toys available at Bon Marche, Paris. Date: 19th century

Background imageAssorted Collection: Toy Musical Instruments

Toy Musical Instruments
Toy musical instruments, including drums and horns

Background imageAssorted Collection: Children Reading / Toys

Children Reading / Toys
Children gather round while a boy reads from a story book

Background imageAssorted Collection: Toys of Baby Jesus C15

Toys of Baby Jesus C15
Baby Jesus and his playthings (Christmas presents, perhaps)

Background imageAssorted Collection: Coconuts and other Fruit

Coconuts and other Fruit
A still life showing a coconut - split in half and some apples

Background imageAssorted Collection: Assorted Marine Life

Assorted Marine Life
A mixture of fish, octopus, crabs, sea horses and shellfish on the sea bed

Background imageAssorted Collection: Assorted Arthropods

Assorted Arthropods
Arthropoda / arthropods, including a wide variety of insects but also crabs and lobsters who share the feature of articulated feet

Background imageAssorted Collection: Spaniels (Shaw)

Spaniels (Shaw)
A Clumber Spaniel and a Sussex Spaniel

Background imageAssorted Collection: Mantis Shrimp

Mantis Shrimp
MANTIS SHRIMP (Squilla maculata)

Background imageAssorted Collection: Ornamental Shrimp

Ornamental Shrimp
ORNAMENTAL SHRIMP (Palemon ornatum)

Background imageAssorted Collection: Belligerent Bulldog

Belligerent Bulldog
Belligerent bulldog with an array of assorted weaponry

Background imageAssorted Collection: Fruit / Melon, Grapes Etc

Fruit / Melon, Grapes Etc
A sliced melon, a peach, a large bunch of grapes, redcurrants and raspberries, to represent the months of July and August

Background imageAssorted Collection: Fruit / Peaches Grapes Etc

Fruit / Peaches Grapes Etc
An attractive display of peaches, grapes, and a large pineapple

Background imageAssorted Collection: Fruit / Apples Straws 1861

Fruit / Apples Straws 1861
Apples and strawberries with blossom, to represent the months of May and June

Background imageAssorted Collection: Animals on Omnibus

Animals on Omnibus
Assorted animals take the omnibus

Background imageAssorted Collection: Girl with Toys 1940S

Girl with Toys 1940S
A sweet little girl in a knitted bathing costume with a ribbon in her hair, sits in a toy wheelbarrow and has her picture taken with her favourite doll and teddy bear

Background imageAssorted Collection: French Action Toys C1805

French Action Toys C1805
French action toys from a catalogue

Background imageAssorted Collection: Various French Toys

Various French Toys
Various toys from a French catalogue

Background imageAssorted Collection: Bon Marche Toys 1911

Bon Marche Toys 1911
A mixture of toys from the catalogue of Bon Marche, a Parisian store




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Delight in the eclectic mix of treasures: a selection of copper border and jelly moulds, each with its own story to tell. Discover the intricate designs that once shaped delectable desserts. Marvel at the vintage elegance captured on a Huntley and Palmers Cocktail biscuit tin lid, transporting you back to an era of sophistication. Peek into nostalgia with Peek Freans biscuits from 1960s UK, evoking memories of simpler times. Step into a world of playfulness as you encounter an assortment of toy dogs, each one waiting for their new owner's love and care. Witness the beauty within as you explore an array of coloured X-rays and body scans, revealing both fragility and resilience. Indulge your taste buds with liquorice sweets that dance between sweet and savory notes, leaving a lingering delight on your tongue. Immerse yourself in vibrant citrus fruits bursting with tangy freshness - nature's zesty gift to brighten any day. Admire the natural artistry found in cut agates; their mesmerizing patterns reflecting Earth's hidden wonders. Encounter various arachnids - nature's misunderstood creatures - showcasing their unique beauty through delicate webs spun across corners. Finally, savor the richness displayed by assorted meats; tender cuts promising culinary adventures for every palate. Each hint offers a glimpse into different worlds – diverse yet interconnected by our shared human experience.