Gold amulet in the form of a cobra
2000-100 BCE
Pair-cased pocket watch in pinchbeck and leather outer casing with verge escapement
1705-1737
Set of magnetical apparatus in case, by Adams
1790
Richard Arkwright
1790
Theodolite used for the Principal Triangulation of Great Britain
1791
Atmospheric Engine by John Smeaton, 1772
1772 (original); 1919 (model)
The Rev Dr Priestley's House and Elaboratory
1792
Freud electronic laughing ball
1990-96
Toothbrush set
1791-1792
Neolithic flint scraper
4000-2001 BCE
Extending spectacles and case
1790-1793
Irish Linen Industry
1791
Reproduction of Joseph Priestley's oxygen apparatus
1774; 1923
Silver watch by Brockbanks
1790
Pendulum clock designed by Galileo in 1642 and made by his son in 1649, model.
1642-1649 (original); 1883 (model)
Gold amulet in the form of Duamutef, Egypt, 2000-100 BCE
2000-100 BCE
Model of the Asklepion at Epidaurus, Greece, 1936
1936
Wooden backstaff or Davis quadrant made by John Gilbert on Tower Hill
1730; 1967
Clarke's improved hydrometer
1792
Amulet showing Anubis
4000-30 BCE
Axe head shaped flint
10000-5000 BCE
Copy of a bloodletting measuring device, England, 1977
1977; 1204-1206
Three flint knives and part of a trepanned skull, 10000-5000 BC.
10000-500 BCE
Harpenden pocket stadiometer sent out to Ludlow Boys' School as part of a series of nationwide measurements
1972-3
Plano-convex brick, Ubaid, Iraq, c 2500 BC.
2500 BCE
Small stone scarab pierced longitudinally with flat base engraved with design of standing harpist and seated figure
2000-1000
Length of red silk ribbon worn as a belt to promote general good health
1880-120
Statue of goddess Vishnu
1800- 500 BCE
Tobacco box
1792
Urethrotome, steel, poor condition
1801-1700
Forceps, spring-action, steel
1801-190
Clay tobacco pipe
1860-1715
Silver pap boat
1790
Mummified bird, Egypt, 2000-100 BCE
2000-100 BCE
Mummy of a crocodile, Egypt, 2000-1001 BCE
2000-1001 BCE
Pap boat
1793
Manchester halfpenny token for grocer, 1793
1793
Mobile cellular telephone (Motorola 'Flip Phone') model no. F09SQD8955AB
1990-95
Casts of Chinese zodiac figures (Tang dynasty)
1871-1900 (copy); 618-907 CE (original)
Casts of Chinese zodiac figures (Tang dynasty)
1871-1900 (copy); 618-907 CE (original)
Casts of Chinese zodiac figures (Tang dynasty)
1871-1900 (copy); 618-907 CE (original)
Silver gilt pap boat
1790
Plaque showing dental and surgical operations, Europe, 1801-1900
1300-1700; 1801-1900
Small French verge movement
1790
Egyptian weight, 12th Dynasty
circa 1800 BCE
Plaster copy of a plaque bearing the portrait of John Hunter
1793
Verge repeating watch
1713-1750
Pendulum watch with verge escapement and cock
1790
Cylinder watch in pair case
1692-1730
Replica of Islamic Astrolabe
1066; 1876