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Britannia Metal Teapot

Material: Britannia metal with fruitwood handle and ivory finial Dimensions: Overall height: 17.5cm / 6 ⅞in Place of Origin: Sheffield, England Date: Circa 1790 Maker or Retailer: John Vickers Present Location: Private collection Explanation:...

Candle Snuffer and Douter

Material: Brass Dimensions: Length: 16. 2cm / 6 ⅜in Place of Origin: England Date: Late 18th to mid-19th century Maker or Retailer: Unknown Present Location: Private collection Explanation: Until the mid 19th century, when...

Dutch Doofpot

Material: Copper and brass Dimensions: Height: 44.5cm / 17 ½in, Base diameter: 34cm / 13 ⅜in Place of Origin: The Netherlands Date: 19th century Maker or Retailer: Unknown Present Location: Private collection Explanation: ‘Doofpot’...

Welsh Dragon Trivet

Material: Wrought iron Dimensions: Height: 11cm / 4 ⅜in, Width: 23cm / 9in Place of Origin: Grosmont, Monmouthshire, Wales Date: Late 19th or early 20th century Maker or Retailer: John Bryan Senior or John...

Hanging Cooking Pot

Material: Leaded bronze with wrought iron handle Dimensions: Height: 11.3cm / 4 ½in, Diameter: 21.5cm / 8 ½in Place of Origin: Probably England Date: Dated 1710 Maker or Retailer: Unknown Present Location: Private collection Explanation: This loam cast, leaded bronze...

Pilgrim Badge: Flowering Crucifix

Material: Pewter Dimensions: Height: 7cm / 2 ¾in, Width: 6cm / 2 ⅜in Place of Origin: Probably Walsingham, Norfolk, England Date: 15th century Maker or Retailer: Unknown Present Location: Private collection Explanation: This pilgrim badge shows the miracle of the...

Pilgrim Badge: Thomas Becket Ampulla

Material: Pewter Dimensions: Height: 7cm / 2 ¾in, Width: 6cm / 2 ⅜in Place of Origin: Canterbury, England Date: 12th or 13th century Maker or Retailer: Unknown Present Location: Private collection Explanation: This circular cast pewter pilgrim badge, called an...

Toddy-iron

Material: Steel Dimensions: Overall length: 48cm / 19in, ‘Slug’ length: 9cm / 3 ½in Place of Origin: Probably British Isles Date: Mid-19th century Maker or Retailer: Unknown Present Location: Private collection Explanation: Warm ale was a popular drink on both...

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