Black and white engraving, half length portrait of Sir Walter Scott seated in his study with his dog looking wistfully up at him. Image is glazed.
Two highland cows. Beyond the cows a flock of sheep grazes among the heather.
Buffalo cart model with detachable buffalo. Models of the implements employed in the rice culture by the Siamese. These models were made to scale by Buddhist priests in Siam.
Asia, Thailand (formerly Siam), South-West
Long thin cone-shaped basket, woven from thin dried twigs, bound together at base with dried grasses and held together at intervals with strips of dried plant material. Used as a mousetrap. Piece of styrofoam inside.
Africa, South Africa, Republic of Angola, Owangwe?
An adjustable horseshoe, used by the farrier to spread a contracted hoof. The horse-shoe is hinged at the toe so that when fitted it allows the foot to spread out, encouraging it to become broader as the horse walks on it over a period.
Europe, Scotland, North East, Aberdeenshire
Bronze figure of a man on a rearing horse, man holding a spear in his right hand. The horse sits on an oval-shaped base, and is sitted with a bridle, reins, a decorative rug and saddle with hand-hold. The male figure is wearing a circular cap on his head, and long shirt-type garment.
(Horse and figure together) H: 252 x L: 192 x D: 65mm
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Edo State, Benin City