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This cosmetic pestle dates to 100 BC – AD 150. The loop is in the form of a stylised bird

Only the top half of this 18th century pipe tamper remains. It consists of a male and female figure in

A cast copper alloy mount in the form of a dog, maybe a lion, biting its own tail. It has

A Roman brooch, dating to AD 100 – 200. Although it is thought to be a Polden Hill variant, it

Part of a 1st century AD gold ring. The palm branch was a symbol of victory and it is suggested

These keys were used to eject the stem of a candlestick.  This trefoil shape is an early eighteenth century introduction.

A lead object, dating to c. AD 800 – 1000, thought to be a gaming piece used in the Viking

Due to the amount of distortion it is not entirely certain but the bezel appears to be formed from two