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Monumental brass of an unknown bishop

This is the remaining fragment of a much larger monumental b…
Seax of Beagnoth

The Old English word seax means 'knife', but is specifically…
Stoneware bottle and twenty brass moulds

The salt-glazed stoneware bottle was made in the Fulham Pott…
Sword of Justice

Just as swords have come to stand as symbols of power, majes…
Sword of State

This large two-handed sword comprises a double-edged blade a…
Table clock by Henry Jones

Following the introduction of the pendulum by Christiaan Huy…
The Chaucer astrolabe

The astrolabe is a multi-functional instrument which enables…
The Sloane Astrolabe

The so-called Sloane Astrolabe is one of the oldest and most…
Watch with seconds dial by Thomas Tompion

In 1675 Dr Robert Hooke and Christiaan Huygens independently…
Hinged brass collar

This is an unusual ornament which was worn around the neck. …
Horse harness from the Stanwick hoard

These objects were found in a large hoard of metal artefacts…
Money hat

This headdress or 'money hat' ( wuqayat al-darahem ) was mad…
Woman's festive costume

The traditional costumes from Bitola and the surrounding are…
Astronomical table clock by Henry Jenkins

In about 1760, Henry Jenkins published a small booklet in wh…
Carillon clock with automata, by Isaac Habrecht

This clock is a magnificent example of the combined skills o…
Mantelpiece clock, by Charles Rennie Mackintosh

The Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928)…
Musical chamber clock by Nicholas Vallin

At the end of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (reigned 1558-1…
'The Mostyn', made by Thomas Tompion

This year-going spring-driven table clock was made by Thomas…