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Bull jougs, a restraining harness, made of iron.

Bullet mould for making spherical bullets. Initials 'WD' on the handle. Old label: '465 1'.
Inscription: On handle: WD

Brass mould, used in making six spherical leaden bullets (looks like nutcrackers with 6 matrices, each for a round shot). Steel pin and fastening hook. One lead shot accompanies. Scarred by hammermarks from casting shot.

One matrix and inset for conical bullet and one matrix for spherical shot. Looks like a pair of heavy pliers, closed by an iron lever with two holes for pouring in lead while casting.
Inscription: on handle: No 25

Convex lens in brass holder with ball joint attachment to brass stand which itself is attached by ball joint to the base, illuminates microscope objects with use of a side light

Bulls-eye lens with ball and socket joints at either end of stand rod. For illumination of microscope specimens.

An early type of oil lamp, made of tin, to burn naptha, a flammable oil distilled from the oil shales of central Scotland. The inner, lidded, cylindical vessel holds the naptha and has a spout which holds the wick. The outer shell is to catch…

Example of pages from the 1872 Municipal Register.

In this Leader, the editor points out that many other reforms will follow electoral reform, including Burgh, Corporation and Church Reform. He hopes, however, that the legislators and the population will not go too far, and that any future reforms…

From The Aberdeen Pirate Thurs Nov 29 1832. (RAD012)Political ballads, set to well-known tunes, were popular during the nineteenth century. This electioneering song discussing Aberdeenshire Whig candidates, is anti-Tory in sentiment.To the tune of…