Bellarmine jug, dated about 1650
Bellarmine jug, dated about 1650
This stoneware Bellarmine jug that dates to the middle of the 17th century (1650). It has an all over attractive tiger glazing, decorated with a face mask and a medallion. It was dug up in the early 1950s at Bray Lock, Bray on the River Thames by someone working for the waterboard, carrying out works on the lock. There are light areas/patches where the glaze is missing, these are not damages or
Candlestick, ‘A present from Windsor’, about 1900
Candlestick, ‘A present from Windsor’, about 1900
A present from Windsor' is painted on the base of the stem in gold lettering and there is decoration on the stem of pink flowers and foliage. 'Made in Germany' is stamped on the underside. Dated about 1900. Windsor has been visited by travellers and tourists for hundreds of years. In medieval times, St Georges Chapel was a place of pilgrimage and visiting pilgrims could buy souvenirs of their trav
Saucer, Woolworths, about 1955.
Saucer, Woolworths, about 1955.
A saucer from the Homemaker range made by Ridgeway Potteries, Staffordshire, produced for sale in Woolworths shops, dated approximately 1955. Items like this became popular as people began to have a little more money to spend and also a refreshing change after the rationed and dreary war years when many products were unavailable and people were trying to make do and mend. Woolworths shops offered
Pot, Roman
Pot, Roman
Base of a Roman mortarium found near Hogoak Lane in the southern part of Bray Parish, near Maidenhead in the 1990s.
Ashtray, The Cockpit Inn, Eton, about 1970
Ashtray, The Cockpit Inn, Eton, about 1970
Blue pottery ashtray in the shape of a cockerel made for The Cockpit Inn, Eton by Clee Pottery. This was acquired in 2009 because it represents two businesses in Eton: The ancient public house, The Cockpit Inn which opened in about 1420 and closed in about 2000, though the building still stands on the high street. Also Clee Pottery was based in Eton. The ashtray is probably about 1960-1970
Mug, commemorating the abdication of King Edward VIII, 1936
Mug, commemorating the abdication of King Edward VIII, 1936
Edward had fallen in love with Mrs Wallace Simpson, an American divorcee. At the time, divorce though legal, was still frowned upon by society. After much debate, the King had to decide between his crown or Mrs Simpson. He chose her. Edward signed the documents of abdication on 10 December 1936. He carried out the last act of his reign the following day - ‘His Majesty's Declaration of Abdication
Floor tile, Medieval
Floor tile, Medieval
Hand made Medieval two-colour [glazed] floor tile found during alterations at Oxley's premises at 4, High Street, Windsor in 1964. Almost certainly made at Penn, Bucks in the 15th century.
Pottery Rim Sherd
Pottery Rim Sherd
Roman Samian ware rim sherd found at Cox Green villa excavation in 1959, possibly made in the South of France. Other finds from the excavation were also given to the Museum. The Villa was started in the early 2nd century (100 - 150 AD) and occupation continued until the 4th Century (300 - 400 AD)
Samian ware sherd. Roman
Samian ware sherd. Roman
Roman imitation Samian ware rim sherd, possibly made in Sandford-on-Thames, Oxon. Found at Cox Green villa excavation in 1959, possibly made in the South of France. Other finds from the excavation were also given to the Museum. The Villa was started in the early 2nd century (100 - 150 AD) and occupation continued until the 4th Century (300 - 400 AD)