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An eclectic collection of items that tell stories and ignite curiosity

Background imageItems Collection: Plaster antiseptic pad, SEM

Plaster antiseptic pad, SEM
Plaster antiseptic pad. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the antiseptic pad on a plaster. Magnification: x16 at 6x7cm size

Background imageItems Collection: SEM of diamond stylus in groove of LP record H100 / 0109

SEM of diamond stylus in groove of LP record H100 / 0109
Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a long-playing record (L.P.), showing a spherical diamond stylus sitting in one of the concentric grooves. The L.P

Background imageItems Collection: Nail clippers

Nail clippers

Background imageItems Collection: Spring train, X-ray

Spring train, X-ray
Spring train. X-ray showing the mechanism inside a toy train

Background imageItems Collection: Spring train, X-ray

Spring train, X-ray
Spring train. X-ray showing the mechanism inside a toy train

Background imageItems Collection: Snowman toy, simulated X-ray

Snowman toy, simulated X-ray
Snowman toy. Simulated X-ray of a novelty snowman toy. The mechanism of cogs and electronics inside the toy causes it to play music and move

Background imageItems Collection: Cello strings

Cello strings vibrating. The vibration of the strings, combined with the design and shape of the cello, produces musical sounds

Background imageItems Collection: Electrical items

Electrical items, clockwise from left, a Nokia mobile phone, a Sony walkman/radio and a digital watch

Background imageItems Collection: Selection of Titanic items

Selection of Titanic items
A selection of items from the ill-fated SS Titanic: 1. Receipts 2. Turkish Bath ticket 3. Certificate of Discharge 4. Carpet sample

Background imageItems Collection: Mushrooms Walsh 7-11

Mushrooms Walsh 7-11
Varieties of mushroom: the three poisonous items are labelled in green

Background imageItems Collection: A Lady and her Luggage

A Lady and her Luggage
A lady and the various items of luggage she will need when travelling - small case, trunk with drawers, bag for her make-up and so on, and her handbag

Background imageItems Collection: Mushrooms Walsh 25-30

Mushrooms Walsh 25-30
Varieties of mushroom: the three poisonous items are labelled in green

Background imageItems Collection: Table with representation of Livorno port, c.1601-04 (gemstones, wood, enamel)

Table with representation of Livorno port, c.1601-04 (gemstones, wood, enamel)
8612010 Table with representation of Livorno port, c.1601-04 (gemstones, wood, enamel) by Gaffurri, Cristofano (fl.1576-1626) & Ligozzi, Jacopo (1547-1626); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageItems Collection: Table with representation of Livorno port, c.1601-04 (gemstones, wood, enamel)

Table with representation of Livorno port, c.1601-04 (gemstones, wood, enamel)
8612009 Table with representation of Livorno port, c.1601-04 (gemstones, wood, enamel) by Gaffurri, Cristofano (fl.1576-1626) & Ligozzi, Jacopo (1547-1626); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageItems Collection: Art Deco necklace, c.1925 (emeralds, diamonds & rock crystal)

Art Deco necklace, c.1925 (emeralds, diamonds & rock crystal)
6322973 Art Deco necklace, c.1925 (emeralds, diamonds & rock crystal) by European School, (20th century); length: 44.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: owned by Anita Delgado)

Background imageItems Collection: A Vincennes Two-Handled Circular Tureen, Cover & Stand, c.1750 (porcelain)

A Vincennes Two-Handled Circular Tureen, Cover & Stand, c.1750 (porcelain)
8701653 A Vincennes Two-Handled Circular Tureen, Cover & Stand, c.1750 (porcelain) by French School, (18th century); stand width: 42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageItems Collection: A Vincennes Two-Handled Circular Tureen, Cover & Stand, c.1750 (porcelain)

A Vincennes Two-Handled Circular Tureen, Cover & Stand, c.1750 (porcelain)
8701650 A Vincennes Two-Handled Circular Tureen, Cover & Stand, c.1750 (porcelain) by French School, (18th century); stand width: 42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageItems Collection: Statue of Saturn, god of time

Statue of Saturn, god of time
7287218 Statue of Saturn, god of time; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statue of Saturn, god of time. Roman sculture dating on the 2nd century AD)

Background imageItems Collection: Large head sculpture of Emperor Caesar Augustus

Large head sculpture of Emperor Caesar Augustus
7287178 Large head sculpture of Emperor Caesar Augustus; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Large head sculpture of Emperor Caesar Augustus. 1st century AD. Chiaramonti Museum)

Background imageItems Collection: A Vincennes Two-Handled Circular Tureen, Cover & Stand, c.1750 (porcelain)

A Vincennes Two-Handled Circular Tureen, Cover & Stand, c.1750 (porcelain)
8701649 A Vincennes Two-Handled Circular Tureen, Cover & Stand, c.1750 (porcelain) by French School, (18th century); stand width: 42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageItems Collection: A Vincennes Two-Handled Circular Tureen, Cover & Stand, c.1750 (porcelain)

A Vincennes Two-Handled Circular Tureen, Cover & Stand, c.1750 (porcelain)
8701648 A Vincennes Two-Handled Circular Tureen, Cover & Stand, c.1750 (porcelain) by French School, (18th century); stand width: 42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageItems Collection: Heron Aryballos, c.580 BC (earthenware with slip decoration)

Heron Aryballos, c.580 BC (earthenware with slip decoration)
XOS5881015 Heron Aryballos, c.580 BC (earthenware with slip decoration) by Greek school, (6th century BC); 13x5.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Greece, Milesian, Eastern province)

Background imageItems Collection: Ceramic vase with red figures from the site of Ampurias. 5th century BC (ceramic)

Ceramic vase with red figures from the site of Ampurias. 5th century BC (ceramic)
AIS5365139 Ceramic vase with red figures from the site of Ampurias. 5th century BC (ceramic); (add.info.: Archaeological Museum of Barcelona, Spain.); © Iberfoto

Background imageItems Collection: Twelve Lenox Porcelain Gold-Ground Monogramed Botanical Place Plates, c. 1906 (porcelain)

Twelve Lenox Porcelain Gold-Ground Monogramed Botanical Place Plates, c. 1906 (porcelain)
7205894 Twelve Lenox Porcelain Gold-Ground Monogramed Botanical Place Plates, c. 1906 (porcelain); diam: 26.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageItems Collection: Two-handled spouted jug with dark-on-light polychrome decoration, -100 BC (ceramic, painted)

Two-handled spouted jug with dark-on-light polychrome decoration, -100 BC (ceramic, painted)
7309968 Two-handled spouted jug with dark-on-light polychrome decoration, -100 BC (ceramic, painted); 18.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: ceramic)

Background imageItems Collection: Tureen with lid and stand, c.1840 (earthenware)

Tureen with lid and stand, c.1840 (earthenware)
7295748 Tureen with lid and stand, c.1840 (earthenware); 28.5x40x28 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A two-handled soup tureen)

Background imageItems Collection: Plate. Raised front view, c.1840 (earthenware)

Plate. Raised front view, c.1840 (earthenware)
7295746 Plate. Raised front view, c.1840 (earthenware); 3x27 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Dinner plate of the Arctic Scenery pattern)

Background imageItems Collection: Tureen in Arctic Scenery pattern, c.1840 (earthenware)

Tureen in Arctic Scenery pattern, c.1840 (earthenware)
7295379 Tureen in Arctic Scenery pattern, c.1840 (earthenware); 17x22x17.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info)

Background imageItems Collection: Tureen and cover in Arctic Scenery pattern, c.1840 (earthenware)

Tureen and cover in Arctic Scenery pattern, c.1840 (earthenware)
7295371 Tureen and cover in Arctic Scenery pattern, c.1840 (earthenware); 16x31.5x24 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A tureen and cover in Arctic Scenery pattern)

Background imageItems Collection: Chinese export porcelain bowl which belonged to Captain James Cook (1728-1779)

Chinese export porcelain bowl which belonged to Captain James Cook (1728-1779) and his wife Elizabeth
7295344 Chinese export porcelain bowl which belonged to Captain James Cook (1728-1779) and his wife Elizabeth, c.1770 (porcelain); 9x20 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageItems Collection: Pedestalled cup, Vasilike mottled ware, circa 2700 BC -2200 BC (clay, pigment)

Pedestalled cup, Vasilike mottled ware, circa 2700 BC -2200 BC (clay, pigment)
7309997 Pedestalled cup, Vasilike mottled ware, circa 2700 BC -2200 BC (clay, pigment); 8.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: clay, pigment); © Ashmolean Museum

Background imageItems Collection: Attic black-figure pottery cup depicting a mythological scene, 490 BC - 460 BC (pottery)

Attic black-figure pottery cup depicting a mythological scene, 490 BC - 460 BC (pottery)
7309993 Attic black-figure pottery cup depicting a mythological scene, 490 BC - 460 BC (pottery, with painted and incised decoration); 15 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageItems Collection: Pithos, circa 1700 BC -1400 BC (clay)

Pithos, circa 1700 BC -1400 BC (clay)
7309958 Pithos, circa 1700 BC -1400 BC (clay); 139 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: clay); © Ashmolean Museum

Background imageItems Collection: Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), in uniform, 1833-1847 (porcelain)

Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), in uniform, 1833-1847 (porcelain)
MMM5471534 Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), in uniform, 1833-1847 (porcelain); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)

Background imageItems Collection: Herm of a bearded Dionysus in ancient yellow

Herm of a bearded Dionysus in ancient yellow
7287206 Herm of a bearded Dionysus in ancient yellow.; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Herm of a bearded Dionysus in ancient yellow)

Background imageItems Collection: Statue of Silenus, 31 AD

Statue of Silenus, 31 AD
7287205 Statue of Silenus, 31 AD.; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statue of Silenus, 31 AD. Copy of a roman sculptor after Hellenic works)

Background imageItems Collection: Portrait of young Commodus

Portrait of young Commodus
7287198 Portrait of young Commodus; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Portrait of young Commodus. 2nd century AD)

Background imageItems Collection: Portrait of Cicero

Portrait of Cicero
7287195 Portrait of Cicero; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Portrait of Cicero.1st century BC. Vatican Museum, Chiaramonti museum, Rome, Italy); © Frank Buffetrille

Background imageItems Collection: Statue of Ganymede with eagle

Statue of Ganymede with eagle
7287193 Statue of Ganymede with eagle; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statue of ganymede with eagle, dauther of the god of medicine Asklepios)

Background imageItems Collection: Statue of Hygieia, dauther of the god of medicine Asklepios

Statue of Hygieia, dauther of the god of medicine Asklepios
7287192 Statue of Hygieia, dauther of the god of medicine Asklepios; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statue of Hygieia, dauther of the god of medicine Asklepios)

Background imageItems Collection: Portrait of Demosthenes, greek orator, 5th-4th century BC

Portrait of Demosthenes, greek orator, 5th-4th century BC
7287189 Portrait of Demosthenes, greek orator, 5th-4th century BC; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Portrait of Demosthenes, greek orator, 5th - 4th century BC)

Background imageItems Collection: Statue of the emperor Tiberius

Statue of the emperor Tiberius
7287188 Statue of the emperor Tiberius; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statue of the emperor Tiberius. 1st century AD (after 37 AD)

Background imageItems Collection: Portrait of tranquillina

Portrait of tranquillina
7287186 Portrait of tranquillina; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Portrait of tranquillina. Empress and wife of Gordian III 3rd century AD)

Background imageItems Collection: Colossal head of the emperor Tiberius

Colossal head of the emperor Tiberius
7287179 Colossal head of the emperor Tiberius; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Colossal head of the emperor Tiberius. 1st century AD)

Background imageItems Collection: Statuette of a satyr

Statuette of a satyr
7287258 Statuette of a satyr; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statuette of a satyr. Early imperial period inspired by late classical Greek art)

Background imageItems Collection: Statue of Apollo with the Lyre

Statue of Apollo with the Lyre
7287254 Statue of Apollo with the Lyre; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statue of Apollo with the Lyre. 1st century, inspired by Greek masterpieces)

Background imageItems Collection: Statue of a Poetess

Statue of a Poetess
7287251 Statue of a Poetess; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statue of a Poetess. The body is a 2nd century AD Roman copy of a 4th century BC original)

Background imageItems Collection: The sarcophagus of Agape and Crescentianus

The sarcophagus of Agape and Crescentianus
7287243 The sarcophagus of Agape and Crescentianus; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: The sarcophagus of Agapeand Crescentianus)




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An eclectic collection of items that tell stories and ignite curiosity. From a cast iron Victorian walking stick stand, standing tall with elegance, to the mysterious Sheela-na-Gig on the church wall of Killinaboy in County Clare, Ireland. A SEM diamond stylus delicately travels through LP grooves, creating melodies that transport us back in time. An enchanting advert for Shelley Vogue China 1931 captures the essence of an era long gone. The electric guitar and amplifier unleash a symphony of sound, captivating audiences around the world. The Rubik's Cube becomes a work of art as its vibrant colors intertwine in mesmerizing patterns. A stylus gently glides along an LP record, unlocking memories etched into each groove. A card index box holds secrets waiting to be discovered; it is a treasure trove of knowledge at our fingertips. An eye mask provides solace and tranquility amidst the chaos of everyday life. Snakes and ladders take us on a journey filled with ups and downs; luck guiding our every move. Rubber ducks bring joy to bath times and remind us to embrace playfulness even in adulthood. Each item tells its own unique story - from cherished memories to moments yet to unfold, and are reminders that beauty can be found in unexpected places if we only take the time to look.