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 1797
Model of English Electric "Lightning" aircraft, scale 1:24. English Electric Lightning, 1949-1960. 1949-60
Harpenden pocket stadiometer sent out to Ludlow Boys' School as part of a series of nationwide measurements 1972-3
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. 1797
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. 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 1797
Flymo Super Professional 47 rotary air cushion mower Flymo Super Professional 47 rotary air cushion mower 1979-80