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Oval shaped box, hinged, in silver gilt, set with carnelian and turquoise stones. Described as 'Charm Boxes' on list in Museum Report 1931-32. Original tie-on label describes them as 'Talisman' boxes for holding magic promise.

Wooden hinged box for holding optical instrument (grooves for holding 2 cylindrical items-or one with 2 parts) containing prisms. Contents: metal prism with glass slides and apertures, 2 brass sharp knives, 2 clamps, 1 eyepiece, brass lens holder,…

One of three carved wooden boxes collected by C W Nockells. This one is oval, decorated with elaborate relief carving, spirals on body of box and lid. Handle at each end in the form of a female figure, body carved in low relief and the head as a free…

One of six shallow boxes. This is the smallest, square, and set with turquoises and red stones/glass (many are missing). Described as one of the 'Charm Boxes' on list in Museum Report 1931-32. Original tie-on label describes them as 'Talisman' boxes…

One of six shallow boxes. This one is square and set with clusters of tiny turquoise stones. Described as one of the 'Charm Boxes' on list in Museum Report 1931-32. Original tie-on label describes them as 'Talisman' boxes for holding magic promise.

Wooden box, decorated with a carved picture of a house and inlaid work on the border.

Oblong wooden box with sliding lid with cross. Containing a scene with two religious figures.

Sacrificial vessel in wood, four-sided square shape with concave sides and decorated with geometric carvings.

Bowl in red Samian ware.Inscription: old label on side, handwritten in ink: Roman bowl of red Samian Ware 3rd Century Lord Hastings Collection and printed label on opposite side: 622 2 and in pencil on base: 622 5 ?

Beech wood bowl, used by travellers for holding cheese