Copy of clay liver used for divination, original from Babylon, 2050-1750 BCE Classical & Medieval Medicine 2050-1750 BCE
Coin, copper, 40mm diameter. Regal two pence, 1797. 'Cartwheel'. The Royal Mint, 1797, Regal twopenny piece. Obverse Bust of George III etc. Reverse Britannia etc. Notes This was twice the weight of the penny (1977-2381/147), made at Soho Manufactory Regal two pence coin, 1797. Coins, Medals & Tokens 1797
Stone slab with seven holes for cosmetic ointments, Egypt, 1991-1786 BCE Classical & Medieval Medicine 1991-1786 BCE
Copy of model of a sheep's liver. Original Babylonian, c. 2050-1750 BC. Classical & Medieval Medicine 2050-1750 BCE
Coin, copper, 35mm diameter. Regal penny, 1797. 'cartwheel'. Issuer The Royal Mint, 1797, Regal penny. Obverse Bust of George III facing right: ‘Georgius III. D. G. Rex’. Reverse Britannia seated, a small ship to the left of her feet, one hand holding an olive branch (obscured on this coin) the other holding a trident, a Union shield beneath her: ‘Britannia 1797’. Notes The design of the Britannia, better seen on the twopenny piece (1977-381/145), shows her to be relaxed and feminine in appearance. On later issues she became increasingly rigid, presumably a minor reflection of the Victorians themselves. Regal penny coin, 1797. Coins, Medals & Tokens 1797
1 Letter from J. Woodward dated London Street 17 Jany. 1797 Letter from J. Woodward James Watt's Garret Workshop 1797
2 Book plates, Plinth surrounded with brushwood, with brazier aflame on top, engraved I. Watt 1797 Book plates, flaming brazier design, engraved I.Watt 1797 James Watt's Garret Workshop 1797
Square pavement brick from Babylonia (Southern Iraq), 2nd millennium BC. Building Construction 2000-1001 BCE
2d ‘cartwheel’ coin, gilt, made by Soho mint 1797. The gilt versions of the standard copper coin were intended as marketing tools by Matthew Boulton, and were circulated to movers and shakers alongside the circulation version. Coin Temporary Exhibitions 1797
Double-acting rotative steam engine by Boulton & Watt, 1797. Atkinson's Engine, formerly Maud's Engine. In use at the chemical works at 66 Aldersgate Street until c. 1884. Rotative Steam Engine by Boulton and Watt Motive Power 1797
'The Surgeons Petition or The Barbers Triumphant', print published London, England, 1797 S W Fores 1797
Forfar halfpenny, token, 1797. (DH Angus 23). Copper; 28mm diameter, 2mm deep. Obverse, harbour and townscape, Halfpenny Forfar 1797. Reverse, castle with five turrets, legend Payable on Demand by John Steele, signed Wright Des. Forfar halfpenny Coins, Medals & Tokens 1797
Coloured engraving of the East Indiaman at Madras by Robert Dodd, 1797. The 'East Indiaman' is shown in broadside view sailing to left, with other shipping surrounding and Madras in the background. Inscribed at base 'Portrait of an East Indiaman sailing from Madras. To Robert Preston Esqr MP Deputy Master of the Trinity House. This Plate from the Original Picture in his Possession is respectfully Inscribed by his obliged humble Servt Robt Dodd' Portrait of an East Indiaman sailing from Madras by Robert Dodd Art 1797
