MEREM:2014.38
Brief description: garden spade presented to Mere Parish Footpath Working Party by the Esso Community Footpath Award Scheme, 1990 Classifications: domestic / garden / environment / parks and open spaces Identifications: spade / Place: Measurements: height 99 cm Material: metal / wood Completeness: complete Additional images: Click the images to view larger image
MEREM:2014.34
Brief description: small brown purse, inscribed ‘Letter Balance’ in gold, containing a small metal Salter spring balance, measuring up to 4 oz, with postage rates on the reverse in red, c. 1950 Classifications: technology / measures / person / accessory Identifications: small letter balance and purse / Place: Measurements: height 11 cm Material: metal Completeness: […]
MEREM:2014.25
Brief description: decorated brass clock face with Roman and Arabic numerals in black and an indicator for the date, made by Kingston Avery of Mere, whose name is inscribed on the clock dial, together with two ornate brass hands, c.1750, with hour and minute hands. Classifications: domestic / furniture / fine art / metalwork Identifications: […]
MEREM:2011.1
Brief description: black leather case with metal fasteners and a handle, with studs on the base, containing three drawers and a pocket, once used by Dr Longbourne, Mere G.P 1960 to 1990 Classifications: society / health / person Identifications: doctor’s bag / Place: London Measurements: height 18cm Material: leather, cardboard, metal, wood Completeness: complete
MEREM:2010.73
Brief description: metal button (copper alloy?) stamped “Walton and Co. Mere Classifications: person / costume / trade / tailor Identifications: button / Place: Measurements: diameter 1.6cm Material: metal Completeness: complete
MEREM:2010.70.2
Brief description: brown leather handbag with purple lining containing various trade bills and a Kodak Beau Brownie cameral leaflet, once belonging to Mrs Toogood, early 20th century. Classifications: person / accessory / person Identifications: handbag / Place: Measurements: height 12.5 cm (closed, excluding strap Material: leather, fabric, metal, paper Completeness: complete Additional images: Click the […]
MEREM:2010.66
Brief description: small portable typewriter with black and red ribbon,fixed to base of carrying case which has a handle and clasp, made by Underwood c.1929 Classifications: society / communication / technology Identifications: typerwriter / portable typewriter Place: Measurements: height 10.5 cm (typewriter) Material: metal, rubber, fabric, plastic Completeness: complete
MEREM:2010.63.7
Brief description: silver (colour) cap badge with double pin attachment, in the for of a laurel wreath headed by a crown, enclosing a standing figure in antique dress who is looking into the distance and holding a flare, with a scroll below inscribed ‘Forewarned is Forearmed’; the badge of The Royal Observer Corps, c.1980 – […]
MEREM:2010.63.9
Brief description: book bound in green paper covers with toggle cords, containing the basic training syllabus for The Royal Observer Corps, 1972 Classifications: arms / books Identifications: handbook / The Royal Observer Corps basic training syllabus Place: Measurements: height 21 cm Material: paper, cord, metal Completeness: complete
MEREM:2010.63.10
Brief description: framed certificate of service awarded to Observer T. W. Wheeler of The Royal Observer Corps, on the occasion of the Stand Down, 30th September 1991 Classifications: arms / books Identifications: certificate / Place: Measurements: height 22.5 cm Material: paper, glass, wood, cord, metal Completeness: complete