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Model of a mortsafe from Kirkton of Skene. A heavy section of stone has metal bars attached at all edges. The metal bars would be inserted into the ground with the heavy slab onto of the grave. The model is stored upside down laying on the stone to…

Percussion pistol with a steel barrel, formerly used at marriages in Aberdeenshire.

Human figure 'used to protect household from evil spirits' One of three listed together as 'grotesque'

Box 'Take capsule between thumb and first finger of each hand, press ends downwards to break in centre, Inhale vapour'

A pair of snow goggles, carved from one piece of wood, curved to fit around the face, two horizontal eye-slits, which are wider at bridge, They are held in place by a piece of twisted sinew which is looped into small perforations at each end of the…

Taoist Coin Sword, consisting of one iron rod as a foundation with coins fastened with red coloured string attached. Blade is made up of a double row of coins and hilt is made of coins stacked one on top of the other.

Carved wooden figure of the 'Shinto' Religion. Japenese work, depicting a Genius holding a Demon with a 'Keu' sword and sheath with glass eyes. The work is carved in soft wood and covered by a coat of glued rice paper with details and colours. A…

Red-figure vase, bell krater, On one side, two figures wearing togas, either side of a pillar, on the other side a satyr and woman. Body Decoration: On Card: ( Demeter (holding torch and sword & satyr (Thyrsus on Back) & 2 make figures & column.…