Selected acquisitions for 2005

A selection of objects acquired in 2005

The Powerhouse Museum has acquired the following catalogued objects during the year of 2005 . More information on each object may be found in their object record, accessible by clicking on their image. Please be aware that not all of these objects are currently on public display in the Museum.


Photograph of towerPhotograph of starsPhotograph of cloudsPhotograph of cloudsPhotograph of clouds
Roll Cloud from Sydney ObservatoryPhotograph of cloudsPhotograph of cloudsPhotograph of cloudsPhotograph of cloudsPhotograph of clouds
Photograph of cloudsPhotograph of cloudsPhotograph of cloudsPhotograph of moonPhotograph of moonPhotograph of clouds
Photograph of solar eclipsePhotograph of solar eclipsePhotograph of solar eclipsePhotograph of solar eclipsePhotograph of solar eclipsePhotograph of solar eclipse
Photograph of solar eclipsePhotograph of Flame at Miller's PointPhotograph of Comet SwiftPhotograph of JupiterPhotograph of lunar eclipsePhotograph of Trifid Nebulae
Photograph of lightningPhotograph of lightningPhotograph of lightningPhotograph of solar eclipsePhotograph from Tahiti expeditionPhotograph from Tahiti expedition
Photograph from Tahiti expeditionPhotograph from Tahiti expeditionPhotograph from Tahiti expeditionPhotograph from Tahiti expeditionPhotograph from Tahiti expeditionPhotograph from Tahiti expedition
Photograph from Tahiti expeditionPhotograph from Tahiti expeditionPhotograph from Tahiti expeditionPhotograph of Dallmayer and telephoto cameraPhotograph from Goondiwindi ExpeditionPhotograph from Goondiwindi Expedition
Photograph from Goondiwindi ExpeditionPhotograph from Goondiwindi ExpeditionPhotograph from Goondiwindi ExpeditionPhotograph from Goondiwindi ExpeditionPhotograph from Goondiwindi ExpeditionPhotograph from Goondiwindi Expedition
Photograph from Goondiwindi ExpeditionPhotograph from Goondiwindi ExpeditionPhotograph of W E Cooke with telescopePhotograph from Observatory looking westPhotograph from Observatory looking southPhotograph of 29 cm telescope
Photograph of Pennant Hills ObservatoryPhotograph of Pennant Hills Observatory groundsA hand painted porcelain saucer with image of a kookaburraA hand painted porcelain saucer with image of a water birdA hand painted porcelain saucer with image of a blue wrenA hand painted porcelain saucer with image of a willy-wag tail
A hand painted porcelain saucer with image of a magpieA hand painted porcelain saucer with image of an emuPhotograph album by Hedda Hammer (Morrison), Peking, China, 1938-46Snowy Scheme plaque in the form of a relief map.Map of NSW showing proposed Federal Captital sitesRailway marker lamp, NSWTD
Sunbeam 'Summer 2005 Lifestyle' advertising bookletSunbeam Cafe Series 4-slice toasterSunbeam Mixmaster ProfessionalUrushi clay ring by Teruo Akatsu, Japan, 2005.Necklace made from rings of urushi clay by Teruo Akatsu, Japan, 2005.
Necklace made from a clay roof tile by Teruo Akatsu, Japan, 1994.Necklace, 'Illusion dust', dust/silk thread, Teruo Akatsu, Japan, 1993.Necklace 'Illusion dust' made of dust and stainless steel wire by Teruo Akatsu, Japan, 1993.'Tactile' ring by Mizuko Yamada'Tactiile' silver plated bracelet by Mizuko Yamada'Tactile' ring by Mizuko Yamada
Plastic necklace by Mikiko Minewaki, Japan, 2005.Plastic necklace by Mikiko Minewaki, Japan, 2005.Necklace made from a plastic pen by Mikiko Minewaki, Japan, 2005.Necklace made from a plastic pen by Mikiko Minewaki, Japan, 2005.Necklace made from a plastic pen by Mikiko Minewaki, JapanRing made from a plastic disposable lighter, by Mikiko Minewaki, Japan
Ring made from a plastic disposable lighter by Mikiko Minewaki, JapanPlastic necklace by Mikiko Minewaki, JapanPlastic necklace by Mikiko Minewaki, Japan'Cottons' sanitary tamponsVase by Ivan EnglundNarrow necked jar by Ivan Englund
Vase form by Ivan EnglundStoneware vase by Ivan EnglundWoman having her hair braided'The medical telephone' homoeopathic pharmacy booklet
Commemorative plate coronation of Edward VIIICup and saucer commemorating coronation of Edward VIIICommemorative plate from coronation of Edward VIIICommemorative mug from planned coronation of Edward VIII, 1937Wooden boxCommemorative mug from coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth
'Tea and Coffee Tower', designed by Denton Corker Marshall for Alessi.Binoculars presented to William Grant by the National Shipwreck Society in 1893Bolt from the first railway track across the Blue Mountains 1863-67Ingot of pig iron produced by Sandford'Women's Choice Female Condomme' contraceptive'Bikini Condom' contraceptive for women
Dress by Masahiro Nakagawa and Azechi Lica.Dress by Masahiro Nakagawa and Azechi Lica.Dress with boots by Masahiro Nakagawa and Azechi Lica.Stormwater pollution awareness poster, Australia, 2000Stormwater pollution awareness poster, Australia, 2000Stormwater pollution awareness poster, Australia, 2000
Label for ship models from Technological MuseumWooden fireman's rattle.Pump handle made by Henry ParkesCollection of doll's dresses and a pair of slippers, 1940s.Women's blouse made by Zelma Steeper 1980.Shorts and top made by Beverly Silby 1970s.
'After five' dress and jacket made by Beverly Silby, 1963.'Bambu' surfboard by Mei Yap Gordon and Shale Gordon'Going away' dress, coat and blouse made for Beverly Silby, 1963.'Tassaway' menstrual cupBone china serving dish from Chamberlain Worcester.Bone china serving dish from Derby.
'The little red schoolbook' Australian edition'Today' brand contraceptive vaginal spongeWedding trousseau made for Beverly Silby, 1964.Mother of the bride's outfit from Beverly Silby's 1964, Melbourne wedding.'The Female Condom' contraceptiveHormonal vaginal ring contraceptive
Anderson Leaf contraceptive IUD (intra-uterine device)Dalkon Shield contraceptive IUD (intra-uterine device)Pamphlet about toxic shock syndrome issued by the Commonwealth Department of Health'Rely' brand sanitary tampon and applicatorDoorplate made from whalebone
Views of picturesque resorts in NSWToy space helmetEsky by Malley'sMink fur jacket by Cornelius FursBridesmaid's dress worn by Elizabeth Steeper to her sister's Melbourne wedding, 1964.Gloves and tie worn by Gilbert Silby to his wedding, 1964.
Wedding dress and accessories worn by Beverly SilbyShepherd and shepherdress figures by Derby Porcelain Works.High chair and prototype pieces, 'Nest', by Sally Dominquez, Bug Design'Nest' highchairPoster with a 'quit smoking' message for Greek community
Poster with a 'quit smoking' message for Greek communityPoster with a 'quit smoking' message for Greek communityPoster with a 'quit smoking' message for Greek communityDress by Akira IsogawaPoster with a 'quit smoking' message for Greek communityThree mounted photographs by Charles Bayliss 1879.
Leg splint'Neil Robertson' Rescue stretcherBone china basket made by Bow China Works.'Zvezdochka' shoes designed by Marc NewsonAviator's flying cap worn by Millicent Bryant
2001 Mine Safety CalendarWall chart about Wilson Greatbatch Ltd batteries for artificial cardiac pacemakersWall chart about 'Telectronics' artificial cardiac pacemakers.Wall chart about leads for 'Telectronics' artificial heart pacemakersFramed display about the Telectronics 'Guardian' implantable heat defibrillatorLinen bolster cover
Monitor for 'Osteostim' implantable bone growth stimulatorTelectronics 'Sentry' heart defibrillator testing dummy.'Telectronics' heart pacemaker pulse analyzer Model 230.Documentary film 'A new lease of life'.Audio tapes of talks by Mr Paul Trainor 1986.'Telectronics' personal programmer for cardiac pulse generator
'Osteostim' implantable bone growth stimulator Model S12.Insulin pump prototype from Nucleus Ltd.Hand-knitted baby's jumperCap from the children's television program 'The Big Arvo'Cap from the children's television program 'Saturday Disney'.The Weakest Link boardgame
Two etched glass panel made by John Charles Rider.Display box of plastic artificial teethDisplay box of plastic artificial teethPre-implant tester for Osteostim implantable bone growth stimulatorArticulated adult human skeleton'Telectronics' external cardiac pacemaker Model PX2
'Telectronics' cardiac tachy-arrhythmia control pacer.'Telectronics' external cardiac pacemaker model No. TX6-C.'Fallen leaf' glass form by Benjamin Edols and Kathy Elliott.Telemetric programmer for 'Telectronics' cardiac pacemakers, Model 5603.Collection of coach building equipment used by John L Mackey Pty Ltd, Surry Hills, 1876-1959Outfit by Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garcons
Mechanical paradox with orreryTwo 'Happy Baby Gummy' teethersPrint by Paddy Carlton 1997Programmer for cardiac pacemakers Model 173.Cardiac pacemaker Optima-MPT Model 5282.Implantable bone growth stimulator.
Two demonstration heart pacemakers Model 4211.Box of accessories for Telectronics network programmer Model 9600.Network programmer for Telectronics heart pacemakers and defibrillators.Network programmer for Telectronics heart pacemakers and defibrillators.Wearable GPS tracking device by GPSports Systems Pty Ltd'Prisoner' silver jubilee fridge magnet
'Prisoner' silver jubilee pen in presentation bag'Prisoner Queen Bea' silver jubilee mug'Prisoner' silver jubilee key ring in caseSuitcase and contents belonging to Clewin Harcourt.Documents and photographs related to Clewin Harcourt.Fife possibly made by Victor McMahon and Boosey & Hawkes
Piccolo made by Isadore LotPiccolo made by Clewin HarcourtStudent flute made by Clewin HarcourtStudent flute made by Clewin HarcourtConcert flute in C made by Clewin HarcourtConcert flute in C made by Clewin Harcourt
Concert flute in C made by Clewin HarcourtConcert flute in C made by Clewin HarcourtConcert flute in C made by Clewin HarcourtFlamenco guitar by Juan MonteroFlamenco guitar by Jose RomeroClassical guitar by Lawrence Smith
Concert flute made by Clewin Harcourt'De Camara' classical guitar made by Jose RamirezFlute of gold and silver made by Emerson Deford'Hiroshima Appeals 1988' poster'Black Group' by Prue Venables'Skippy' game
'Alex Liddy Chunky Melamine' outdoor dining wareDress of Limerick lace by Callot Soeurs.Transparent coat designed by Kosuke TsumuraRelenza Zanamivir influenza treatment drugDress by Yoshiki HishinumaMen's punk outfit worn by Lewis Nicolson.
'Leda seat' by Jon GoulderThree brooches 'Marion and Walter Burley Griffin Reverberatory Incinerator Series', 2004 - 2005.Telescope made by Dudley Adams, EnglandOutfit by Jun TakahashiWomens suit by Jeanne Lanvin.
Coffee ware designed by Roderick BamfordPrinting blocks for 'A handbook of anarchy'.Type set for 'A handbook of anarchy'.Collection of Edwardian boys clothing made in Australia'The Artist Cup Collection' designed by Roderick Bamford and Reg Mombassa, Australia, 1999.
Wedgwood creamware plateBasket dish possibly made by Worcester
Sculpture by Gordon AndrewsHonda racing motorbike
'The Wizard of Jeanz' collection by Hiroaki OhyaPrototype communion cup and communion plate for St Patrick's Cathedral by Hendrik ForsterPacific acoustic guitarHats worn by Heather Waddell of Moray Millinery
Flute in F made by Jordan Wainwright
Hat made and used by Richard LeeDog houses used by Edward BearMotorised bicycle and spare mud flap used by Richard Lee'Telstra T1000C rental phone'Dog's cowboy hat and hat band used by Edward Bear
Scholl arch supportsSpeedo International swimsuit and briefsSpeedo Fastskin swimsuitsShoes worn by Agnes ThompsonWedding shoes worn by Agnes ThompsonUniversal yarn assorting balance made by John Casartelli
Cloth counting glass made by John CasartelliCalculating manual for textilesPortable cloth balance with instruction bookletsSlide rule made by R F AgnewRailway carriage roof vent, c.1950Hat worn by Beatrice Bush
Driving gloves worn by Beatrice BushSanta hat worn by Beatrice BushHat worn by Beatrice BushWindcheater worn by Beatrice BushWindcheater worn by Beatrice BushFootball socks worn by Beatrice Bush
Football beanie worn by Beatrice BushSilk and lace evening capeBook of song lyrics owned by Beatrice BushAudio cassette owned by Beatrice BushCarry bag used by Beatrice BushSkirt worn by Beatrice Bush
Skirt worn by Beatrice BushJumper worn by Beatrice BushJumper worn by Beatrice BushJumper worn by Beatrice BushSpectacles worn by Beatrice BushMoney pouch / bum bag used by Beatrice Bush
Sandshoes worn by Beatrice Bush'Forum' architectural modelFour Christmas hand towels.Three Christmas table centres.Thirteen embroidered Christmas table mats.
Moisture meter used by George Westons Food LtdNewspaper trolley used by Beatrice BushBowl by Anders OusbackDocuments relating to the purchase, use and servicing of the Olivetti Lexikon 82 typewriterRiver going certificate and clipping for the paddle wheeler 'Pyrmont'.
Ford Falcon '351 High Performance' car badgeHolden 'Kingswood' car badgeHolden 'Torana' car badgeHolden 'Premier' car badgeHolden '179' car badge
Holden EH 'Hydra-Matic' car badgeChrysler 'Valiant' car badgeHolden '186' car badgeHolden 'GTS' car badge'Holden' chrome car badgeHolden car badge of lion logo
Holden car badge 'Special'Destination rolls used on Sydney and Newcastle electric tramsRailway marker lampHairpin box used by Nellie Shortland.Miniature books used by Nellie Shortland.Glove stretcher used by Nellie Shortland.
Two belts used by Nellie Shortland.Two photographs and two documents, Nellie Shortland.Two belt buckles used by Nellie Shortland.Eight hatpins used by Nellie Shortland.Multi-stage centrifugal pump'Rainbank' pump controller
Bowl by Gwyn Hanssen PigottTyre vulcanizing repair kit for a Model T FordSteam portable engine makers' platesGlass airplane desk tidyBadges, half penny, and a piece of jadeWooden snuff box
Wrist watch and pocket watchTwo pens and a pencilSteel aircraft turnbuckleMagnifying glass and suede caseFabric sash, won by Don HarknessScrewdriver
Metal paperknivesSilver and wooden clothes brushesSilver cigarette caseSide saddle stirrupBHP booklets c. 1935Trans Australian Railway timetable, 1918
Three chocker necklaces used by Nellie Shortland.Spectacles and case used by Nellie Shortland.Bracelet used by Nellie Shortland.Purses used by Nellie Shortland.Perfume bottle used by Nellie Shortland.Needle cases used by Nellie Shortland.
Vase used by Nellie Shortland.Clark sink plugPamphlets and manuals from Victa Lawncare Pty Ltd.Two motor vehicle number platesBowl by Lucie Rie
Sterile sutures in jarFour cups and saucer with milk jug made by Belleek.AWA Radiola Deep Image Television receiverMedical diary by BayerTwo fluroescent screens of willemite made in America, 1933-1945Queen Mab vaporizing lamp
The 7 millionth Victa mowerVicta 'Razor' LawnmowerVase by Emile GalleAlbums containing violin, cello and bass string packetsGunibri from MoroccoViolinda violin from Czechoslovakia
Pacific banjo mandolin and caseBanjulele by Alvin D KeechGlass vase by Legras & CiePerfume bottle designed by Rene Lalique, England, 1930-1935Six piece porcelain tea set
'Little known facts' diorama by Tom Moore.Model kit for Thomas Jefferson Polaris Launching Nuclear Submarine.Crazy patchwork quilt made by Juliette Babbitt, New York, early 1900sEight Christmas napkins made in China.Two Christmas table runners.
Two photographs of historic housesRecording spectrophotometer made in the USA in 1960.Lexikon 82 Electric Portable Typewriter designed by Mario Bellini'Bizarre' bowl made by Clarice CliffVase made by Moorcroft, England, 1975-1980
Vase made by Moorcroft, England, 1947-1970Jardiniere made by Moorcroft, England, 1947-1970Vase made by Moorcroft, England, 1947-1970Lamp base made by Moorcroft, England, 1980-1990Vase made by MoorcroftVase made by Moorcroft, England, 1975-1980
Vase made by Moorcroft, England, 1949-1973Vase made by Moorcroft, England, 1930-1946'Moraine' sofa by Zaha HadidPerfume bottle by Rene LaliqueCero fibreglass chairs by Brian Steendyk
Three glove stretchers made of bone and ivory.Eight photographsFour photographsTen cartes de visite from Australia in the late 1800sCatalogue of Astronomical Instruments
SAFNAT 2+7 telephoneLeaf from photograph albumMemorandum regarding Federation CelebrationsNails from a house formally occupied by Sir Henry ParkesCurling tongsTwo crystal and silver perfume bottles in case
1956 Melbourne Olympic Games scarfHandmade nail from the Seahorse Hotel, BoydtownPorcelain doll with jointed limbsTobacco tin used by A E Smith
The Herald Extraordinary Edition November 11 1918.Engraving 'Nouvelle Hollande'Paper memo bookAdvertisement sheet 'Establishment for young ladies'.Six photographs of The Rocks 1901-1905.
Lace scarf presented by Queen Victoria to one of her ladies in waiting'The Observatory' magazineSouvenir from HMAS Sydney 1911-1927
Book 'The Star Camera'Photograph albumTwo photographs of Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney taken c.1880.Photograph of Goat Island in c.1860.Textile by Fernand LégerShingle from the Independent Chapel Watson's Bay
Three photographs showing locations related to Samuel Marsden, England, 1907Stencils, brushes and prints used by Captain Samuel Moore of Liverpool, NSW, c.1843Programme for the Grand opening of Centennial Hall in Sydney's Town Hall, 1889First edition of the Sydney Gazetter and New South Wales Advertiser newspaper
Tivoli Theatre postersMusic box from FranceMagnaphone portable satellite telephone
Guitar with case used by Lucky StarrNeon sign used in Channel Seven television program 'Sounds'Acoustic guitar made by Roger BuckmasterSpeaker horn
Gecophone headphonesCartoon of Billy HughesPair of ski stocksPair of skis'Craven A' cigarette packet
'Black/Ruby/Clear/White Sentinel' bottle by Jane Bruce'Black/White/Topaz Sentinel' bottle by Jane BrucePoster, 'What's love got to do with it?'Poster, 'Sex freaking you out?'Poster, advocating contraception, 'Would you be more careful if it was you that got pregnant?'Poster, advocating contraception, 'There are nine methods of birth control'
Poster, advocating contraception, 'Open with caution'French modernist drinks trolleyFrench Art Deco sideboard
Packaging for vestBody cooling vest
Bertini Shuttle strollerElectroconvulsive therapy machineCigarette card albums titled 'Country Life'Cigarette cards made by WD & HO Wills, England, 1925
Cigarette cards from the 'Arms of the British Empire' seriesCigarette card made by WD & HO Wills, EnglandCigarette cards from the 'Crests and Colours of Australian Universities, Colleges and Schools' seriesCigarette cards made by WD & HO Wills, EnglandCigarette cards made by WD & HO Wills, England, 1934Cigarette cards made by WD & HO Wills, England
Cup and saucer used at Turner's Confectionary shop at MosmanCoffee pot used at Turner's Confectionary Shop in MosmanBanana split spoons used at Turner's Confectionary Shop'Talon chair' by Bang Design and Talon TechnologyBanana split dishes from Turner's Confectionary Shop at Mosman
Allen's collector cardsBooklet 'Watch out: surviving venomous bites'Observatory photographsSwimming robe by Emilio Pucci, Italy c.1970Tabard made of zebra printed calfskin by Lisal, Melbourne 1970s.
Evening dress by Hubert de Givenchy made in France c.1980Evening dress by Hubert de Givenchy c.1985Day dress by Vivian Chan ShawDentist's presentation pack for the TEK Professional toothbrush.Dentist's presentation pack, TEK Professional Toothbrush 'Project Saturn'.
Two short-run test samples of the TEK Professional Toothbrush.Four final models of the TEK Professional Toothbrush.Exploration models for TEK Professional Toothbrushes.Four TEK Professional Toothbrushes.Art Deco drinks setTeacup and saucer sets made by Westminster
Goblet with lid designed and made by RexEvening dress by Hubert de Givenchy c.1985Wedding outfit by Vivian Chan Shaw 1993Women's outfit 'Charlotte' by Vivian Chan Shaw 2002.Women's outfit 'Lorelei' by Vivian Chan Shaw 1985.Six research documents relating to the TEK Professional Toothbrush.
Coat made of zebra printed calfskin by Christian Dior, c.1970'Stem' dining setting by Grant and Mary FeatherstonBook, 'The rhythm of sterility and fertility in women' by Leo J. Latz.'Teaball' teapot designed by Carsten Jorgensen for BodumClock by Michael Graves for  AlessiGlass pin tray made by at the technical school Fachshule Steinschonau
Evening dress designed by Lisa Ho and worn by Delta GoodremGlass fish sculpture designed by Marius-Ernest SabinoVase designed and made by Tegel en Fayencefabriek AmphoraReproduction of a Josef Hoffmann table lampTable lamp designed and made by La Maison DesnyCup and saucer designed by Martin Hunt for Rosenthal
Woman's head by Goldscheider Porcelain Works and Majolica FactoryTwo cup and saucer sets made by ArzbergPressed bronze box made by Hagenauer WerkstatteBud vase made by Alexandra Porcelain Works Ernst Wahliss'Vogue' teapot made by Shelley PotteriesTea and coffee set made by Waechtersbach Earthenware Factory
Chocolate box made by Wachtersbach Earthenware FactoryVase designed by Susie CooperAlessi milk jug and sugar bowl with spoonAlessi 'Kettle with a Singing Whistle'Display unit, 'Evolution of Telectronics pacemakers'.Shepherd and shepherdess figures by Derby.
Women's outfit 'Licorice allsort' by Vivian Chan Shaw 1978.Tray made in macasser ebony and silver plateBowl designed by Richard Meier for Swid PowellVilleroy and Boch vaseChocolate box made by the Wachtersbach Earthenware FactoryFour Christmas napkins
Five Christmas table matsBooklet 'Alcohol and road usage'Booklet 'Before other help arrives'Display board of electronic cardiac stimulation leads.Booklet 'A guide to first aid'Drawstring purse used by Agnes Thompson
Booklet 'Holiday Safety'Tea and coffee service made by Whitehall and CrusaderSalverSalver made by PhoenixDisplay board of electronic cardiac stimulation leads.Wall display of 'Telectronics' cardiac pacemaker and pulse generator.
Wedding dress worn by Agnes ThompsonDisplay board of implantable cardio-vascular defibrillators.Drawstring purse used by Agnes ThompsonBaby doll made by Reliable, CanadaFLU OIA, optical immunoassay for the detection of influenza A and BScientific reprint 'Rational design of potent sialidase-based inhibitors of influenza virus replication' 1993
'Guardian' defibrillator implant support deviceTelectronics 'Guardian' defibrillator implant support device.Shirley Temple child doll and clothesWomen's outfit with 'Chubby' coat by Vivian Chan ShawPlastic bracelet by Peter ChangBark cloth from Samoa
Womans silk shawlElectric slippers by Sharp
Terrier rotary hoeCarton of 'Unique Water'Bri-Nylon lingerie awardLingerie set by Frason'Britannia' figure, porcelain, Derby, England, 1760-1770Bone china teapot from the Bow China Works.
Soaprock porcelain teapot by Worcester Royal Porcelain Co Ltd.Bone china plate by Spode of Staffordshire.Bone china plate by Spode, Staffordshire, England.Earthenware plate made by Bow China WorksBone china cup and saucer by the Worcester Porcelain Factory.Soaprock porcelain mug from Royal Worcester Porcelain Co Ltd.
Bone china plate from Chelsea.Soaprock porcelain tea cup and saucer from Royal Worcester Porcelain Co Ltd.Soaprock porcelain tea cup and saucer from Worcester Royal Porcelain Co Ltd.Bone china tea bowl and saucer from Chelsea Porcelain WorksBone china tea bowl and saucer from Chelsea Porcelain Works.Bone china tea bowl and saucer from Chelsea-Derby.
Milk jug from Bow China Works.c .Bone china bowl by the Bow China Works.Bone china dish from Caughley Porcelain Manufactory.Bone china jug and bowl from Derby Porcelain Works.Copper and enamel snuff box made in South Staffordshire.Bone china dish from Derby Porcelain Works.
Soaprock porcelain plate from the Worcester Royal Porcelain Co Ltd.Bone china soup plate by Chelsea Porcelain.Bone china dish from SpodeSoaprock porcelain cream tureen by Chamberlain-Worcester'Europa and the Bull' porcelain figure by Derby, England, 1760-1770Earthenware jug made in England.
Stoneware form by Patricia EnglundPorcelain teacup and saucer from Worcester.Porcelain sauce boat from chelsea.Porcelain tea bowl and saucer from Chelsea.Porcelain trinket box made in England.Porcelain plate by Bow, England
Two porcelain plates by Worcester, England.Sterling silver vinaigrette by Hilliard and Tomason 1856.Porcelain bowl made by Derby.Porcelain bowl from Lowestoft England.Porcelain bowl made in China.Six knives made of silver and steel.
Four knives made by Gibbs in England.Three forks made by Gibbs in England.Porcealin armorial jug made in China.Porcelain bowl from China.Porcelain sauce boat from Worcester.Porcelain sauce boat from Cheslea.
Silver gilt vinaigrette by Joseph Willmore 1815.Porcelain sauce boat from Cheslea.Porcelain sauce boat from Worcester.Porcelain teapoy form Worcester.Two bone china bowls made in England.Porcelain saucer boat from Worcester.
Porcelain mustard pot from Worcester.Porcelain jug from Worcester.Porcelain jug from Worcester.Porcelain commemorative tankard, King of Prussia.Lead crystal perfume bottle from Lalique et Cie, France.Sterling silver snuff box made by Cocks and Betteridge.
Pair of porcelain dessert baskets by Worcester, England.Porcelain sauce boat from Chelsea.Porcelain sauce boat made in Liverpool.Ironstone plate made by Masons.Ironstone plate made by Masons.Porcelain punch bowl from China.
Porcelain figure of Father Time from Derby.Horn and silver snuffbox probably made in England.Eleven porcelain plates from Worcester.Porcelain dish from Worcester.Teacup and saucer from the Spode Factory, Stoke on Trent.Porcelain plate from Worcester.
Porcelain plate from Liverpool.Set of six hand painted porcelain coffeecups and saucers by R Austin.Porcelain teabowl and saucer from Worcester.Porcelain saucer from Worcester.Porcelain cup and saucer from Coalport.Porcelain plate from Derby.
Porcelain saucer from Worcester.Earthenware teabowl and saucer from Bristol.Pair of porcelain plates from Worcester.Porcelain teacup and saucer made in China.Porcelain saucer from Bristol.Bone china saucer from Worcester.
Bone china teacup from Worcester.Porcelain cup, four tea bowls and a saucer from China.Porcelain dinner plate by Spode.Pair of porcelain dishes from Chelsea.Porcelain saucer made in Liverpool England.Porcelain tea bowl made in Liverpool England.
Papier-mache snuff box with portrait of a turbaned woman.Porcelain teabowl and saucer made in Liverpool, England.Porcelain plate from Chelsea Porcelain Works.Earthenware dish possibly from the Bow Porcelain Factory.Porcelain saucer by Lowestoft.Porcelain plate made in England.
Stoneware teacup from Pomona Potworks.Porcelain cup and saucer by Chamberlain Worcester.Teacup, coffeecup and saucer set by Newhall.Porcelain baluster vase probably from Germany.Porcelain saucer by Worcester.Porcelain teacup and saucer by Worcester.
Porcelain plate by Worcester.Porcelain dish by Worcester.Porcelain plate by Worcester.Pair of porcelain plates by Minton.Three porcelain dishes by Chelsea Porcelain Works.'Leaving Home' ceramic series by Janet DeBoos
'Battersea enamel' perfume bottle made in England.Three porcelain dishes by Worcester.Porcelain dishPorcelain plate by Chelsea.Clichy glass paperweight with a millefiori  design.Porcelain teabowl and saucer made in England.
Jewellery box made of glass and mother of pearl.Moonstone brooch made in England c. 1870.Papier mache snuff box made in England.Miniature oil painting on wood.Miniature of the Marquis of Granby-Bilston c. 1800A pair of porcelain dishes from Chamberlain's Worcester factory.
Rebecca/Eureka transponding radar system, 1943-1945Wicker working toolsAccordian made by Federal, GermanyDisplay case and contents for Gold Medal Wicker WorksPhotograph of Emil Gottliebsen's wicker display.Photograph of Tiodor Gottliebsen and wicker factory
Olympic Arts Festival poster by Emery Vincent Design, 2000Poster for the  Olympic Arts Festival by Adrian AdamsPoster for the  Olympic Arts Festival by Adrian AdamsBath thermometer
Trophy desk ornamentAustralia emblemButton hooks used by Nellie Shortland.Newspaper article 'Star camera at Goondiwindi'Scientific reprint 'Disarming flu viruses' 1999Dolls cradle with bedding
Speedo Fastskin swimsuit worn by Matt WelshCertificate to Sergeant Henry William Strong of the No. 2 Company Sydney Battalion Volunteer RiflesQuilt 'Ripples' by Dianne Finnegan21-piece 'Mode' tea set made by Shelley PotteriesTea strainer with stand made by Silverbrite Electroplating CompanyTea set, metal components made by WMF, set made by Wachtersbach Earthenware Factory





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