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Gold touchpiece, given in the ceremony of healing by touch, issued by James II, English, 1685-1688

Gold touchpiece issued by James II

1685-1688

Silver vinaigrette, designed in the form of a handbag or satchel, with perforated hinged inner lid, hallmarked in Birmingham, 1827

Silver vinaigrette in the form of a handbag

1827

Blue glass perfume bottle, with silver gilt vinaigrette on the base, by S. Mordan and Co., London, 1864

Blue glass perfume bottle with vinaigrette

1864

Gold angel, used as a touchpiece in the ceremony of healing by touch, mint mark in form of an "A", English, issued by Elizabeth I, 1582-1603

Angel, touchpiece used in healing ceremony

1582-1603

Silver gilt vinaigrette, hinged perforated inner lid, with loop on side for suspension by W and C, probably indicating the company of Wheeler & Cronin and hallmarked in Birmingham, 1842

Silver gilt vinaigrette

1842

Silver vinaigrette, oval, with perforated hinged inner lid, engraved with name "Amy Clarke", by I.S., probably the mark of silversmith John Shaw and hallmarked in Birmingham, 1804

Silver vinaigrette engraved with the name "Amy Clarke"

1804

Silver combined vinaigrette and scent flask, in the form of a hunting horn, with hinged lid and perforated inner lid, chain for suspension, by S.Mordan and Co., London. 1851 to 1900

Vinaigrette in the form of a hunting horn

1851-1900

Silver and gold vinaigrette rectangular hinged, with perforated inner lid which opens to reveal sponge inside, stamped N.M, which indicates it was made by Nathaniel Mills and hallmarked in Birmingham, 1827

Silver and gold vinaigrette rectangular hinged

1827

Three sets of gum section porcelain teeth, two uppers and a lower, on two lots of impression wax, probably English, 1860-1900

Three sets of gum section porcelain teeth

1860-1900

Repeater, cylinder, going barrel, by Breguet, no.357, Parachute and curb compensator, wire gong, in gold case, silver dial (out of order) with small gold(?) chain

Repeater, cylinder, going barrel, in gold case, with cylinder dial

circa 1800

1/4-repeater, cylinder escapement, English, horizontal, no.3431 (in case), in gold case, hall marked 1913, small gold dial with hour hands and 1 small wheel

1/4-repeater, cylinder escapement, in gold case, hour hand dial

hallmarked 1813

1/4-repeater, cylinder, going barrel, by Ls. Lacroix, Turin, in gold case, silver dial, wire gong (1 Janvier 1833 on case), no.8044 (in case)

1/4-repeater, cylinder, going barrel

1833

Gold coin, a double crown, probably used as a touchpiece in the ceremony of healing by touch, issued by Charles II, 1660-1661

Gold touchpiece issued by Charles II

1660-1661

Gold touchpiece, given at the ceremony of healing by touch, issued by Queen Anne, English, 1702-1714

Gold touchpiece

1702-1714

Gold angel, used as a touchpiece in the ceremony of healing by touch, mint mark indistinguishable, possibly 2nd or 3rd coinage, English, issued by James I, 1603-1625

Jacobean touchpieces, English, 1610-1625.

1610-1625

Gold touchpiece, given at the ceremony of healing by touch, issued by Queen Anne, English, 1702-1714

Gold touchpiece

1702-1714

Thin gold amulet, cut and punched from behind into the shape of a cobra or a uraeus, Egyptian

Thin gold amulet

Gold angel, used as a touchpiece in the ceremony of healing by touch, mint mark in form of a castle, 2nd or 3rd coinage, issued by James I 1603-1625

Jacobean touchpieces, English, 1610-1625.

1603-1625

Gold touchpiece, given at the ceremony of healing by touch, issued by Charles II, 1664-1685

Gold touchpiece issued by Charles II

1664-1685

Gold touchpiece, given in the ceremony of healing by touch, issued by Charles II, English, 1664-1685

Gold touchpiece issued by Charles II

1664-1685

Gold touchpiece, given at the ceremony of healing by touch, smaller size issued by Charles II, 1684-1685

Gold touchpiece issued by Charles II

1684-1685

Gold angel, possibly used as a touchpiece in the ceremony of healing by touch, mint mark in the form of an `A', issued by Elizabeth I 1582-1603

Gold 'angel' or touchpiece issued by Elizabeth I

1582-1603

Gold touchpiece, given at the ceremony of healing by touch, issued by Charles II, English, 1664-1685

Gold touchpiece issued by Charles II

1664-1685

Sample of Mokumegane in shibuishi and shakudo which was heated at 600°C and suspended in ammonia vapour. Made by Dr Ian Ferguson at the Royal College of Art, 1990-1996.

Sample of Mokumegane in shibuishi and shakudo

1990-1996

Gold mounted lacquered snuff box, owned by Dr. Edward Jenner, British (?), 1770-1823

Gold mounted lacquered snuff box

1770-1823

Silver vinaigrette, mounted with 2 tiger's claws, with hinged silver lid opening to reveal openwork gilt plate with loop, with chain andloop for suspension, engraved foliage and birds on body and lid

Silver vinaigrette

Gold Long Service Medal, Southern Railway, For 50 years service. G. Langridge 1881-1931, Dimensions: 29mm dia.

Gold Medal, Southern Railway - For 50 years service awarded to G Langridge 1881-1931

Gold Long Service Medal, Southern Railway, For 50 years service, J.H. Bayley, Dimensions: 29mm dia.

Gold medal, Southern Railway - For 50 years service presented to J H Bailey

Gold medal, second prize for midwifery, in the Bavarian Kingdom, with suspension loop and ring, German, 1820-1920

Gold medal

1820-1920

Pair of glass and silver gilt cosmetic bottles

Wristwatch, BR, "Smiths de Luxe 16 Jewels, shockproof". Arabic numerals 12,3,6 & 9, others just lines. Gold watch on black leather strap. "British Railways. J.H. Hart. In appreciation of 45 years service. 1 1/4" diam.

Wrist watch, British Railways - presented to J H Hart for 45 years service

Ladies wristwatch, BR, Ladies gold wristwatch by Tudor, inscribed on reverse "British Railways Miss M. Bridge. In appreciation of 40 years of service". Arabic facet, inset second hand

Ladies wrist watch, British Railways - presented to Miss M Bridge for 40 years service

Loadstone, believed to have been used by Queen Anne in the ceremony of healing by touch, English, 1702-1714

Lodestone believed to have been used by Queen Anne, English, 1702-1714

1702-1714

Handle, tool unknown

Gold lachrymal style, probably English, 19th or early 20th century

Gold lachrymal style

1801-1930

Gold lachrymal style, possibly English, late 19th or early 20th century

Gold lachrymal style

1871-1930

Gold finger ring, circular, with large oval setting with pearls set around perimeter, an urn madeof hair and bearing the initials I.W. in centre

Ring

Gold and crystal slide, a memento mori of a skeleton supported by 2 cherubs, with initials J.S. and inscribed "Come ye Blessed"

Memento mori, Europe, 1601-1700

1601-1700

Gold pendant, or memento mori with entwined hair and inscription, seal attached, 1852

Gold pendant

1852

Gold medal, prize for midwifery, in the Bavarian Kingdom, Germany, 1820-1920

Gold medal

1820-1920

Gold medal commemorating the Medical Society of Paris, instituted 1796, Hippocrates(?), on obverse, French, 1796-1850

Gold medal commemorating the Medical Society of Paris

1796-1850

Gold medal commemorating the 500th anniversary of the University of Basel, on black leatherette case, by "B", Swiss, 1960

Gold medal commemorating the 500th anniversary of the University of Basel

1960

Silver statue in the form of a partly draped skeleton, mounted on a bloodstone seal, with marble base

Silver statue in the form of a partly draped skeleton

Gold rimmed pince nez, in case, 1801-1900

1801-1920

Ceremonial hair cutting shears, steel with gold inlay, reputedly used on Princes on their coming of age, Siam, 1601-1850

Ceremonial hair cutting shears for princes on their coming of age

1601-1850

Imitation skull bowl, silver gilt, on bronze stand, Tibetan, 1801-1900

Imitation skull bowl

1801-1900

Silver gilt pomander, in the form of a snail, hinges open on 2 sides,one of which is perforated and the other contains 4 compartments engraved with the names of essences, possibly German

Silver pomander, Germany, 1601-1900

1601-1900

Silver, gilt lined medicine case, with 6 empty hinged compartments for medicines, hallmarked in Birmingham, by E.J., English, 1835

Silver medicine case

1835

Assay gold. Prepared by W.C. Roberts-Austen, at the Royal Mint in 1871

Assay gold. Prepared by W.C. Roberts-Austen

1871

Silver gilt pocket medicine case, with hinged flap inside and small spoon measure, possibly 18th century

Silver gilt pocket medicine case

1701-1800

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