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Diving bell model. A glass bell with a brass fitting on top out of which a rubber tube projects. A length of string is tied to the fitting. Inside the bell is a rubber ring by the opening, suspended by wire from the top of the bell.
"Halley’s Diving Bell The diving bell made its appearance in the 16th century, under the name campana urinatoria, and accounts can be found of its use in the 17th century to recover sunken treasure. One adventure raised gold, chains and other…
document
Folded sheet of paper, when opened reveals window aperture, compass bearings, names. Record of astronomical observations? Inscription: On front, hand-written in ink: Presented by ?? at the College of ?? to Robert Wilson.
Document
Modern (20th century) civil defence literature. 'Civil protection'
Document Book
Book produced by National Trust for Scotland 'Culloden'.
Dog figurine
Figure of male Dog carrying a figure of a man across its shoulders. The dog figure is depicted standing. The dog has pointed ears and open mouth. The body is decorated with flame like motifs that are incised on the brass surface. The eyes are inlayed…