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Portrait of Dr John Ash (1723-1798), 1788 Sir Joshua Reynolds, John Ash was an English physician and surgeon and founder of Birmingham General Hospital, Oil Painting, Birmingham history, Hospital, Doctor

Trade Card, Elkington, Birmingham, 1849 Social History, Trade Document Collection, Elkington were manufacturers of Electroplated metal-wares, Manufacturers, Silver Plating, Birmingham history

Coin Balance, 1790-1810 Maker: Thomas Beach (Birmingham), Scales for weighing coins, Social history, 18th Century, Coin, Science and Industry, Birmingham history, Money

Postcard, Edgbaston Reservoir, Birmingham, 1912 Topographical Views, .Showing an unidentified glider or aeroplane being removed from the water, Lake, Aeroplane, Birmingham history, Social history, Recreation & Leisure

Doll's Pram, undated, Applied Arts, Toys, Social history, Childhood

Watercolour in Frame, Interior of Birmingham Town Hall, View of interior of Birmingham Town Hall, showing ornate canopy with drapes, decorated with international flags. Three seats, & royal coat of arms on podium, presumably in preparation for

Doll's Pram, undated, Applied Arts, Toys, Social history, Childhood

Box of Perry Pen Nibs Manufacturer: Josiah Mason Card box with lid, pen nib mounted on top with gold foil surround containing 50 pen nibs, Social history, Science and Industry, Manufacturers, Writing, Calligraphy, Metal, Birmingham history,

Aston Hall The Long Gallery, 1847 Katherine Muirhead, 19th Century, Watercolour, Painting, Frame, Bust, Birmingham history, Works on Paper

Topographical view of Birmingham, Watercolour Hogerell's End Nr Shustoke By Allen Edward Everitt, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Detail of Fire Mark, 1805-1830, Metal fire insurance mark or plaque affixed to the front of insured buildings as a guide to the insurance company's fire brigade. These identification marks were used in the eighteenth and nineteenth century in the

The Pantiles, 1840-60 Panel, inlaid Tunbridgeware Picture and Frame. Both the frame and the picture of The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, have been made in end grain mosaic. It was made by James Brown whilst an apprentice in the Hollamby workshop

Engraving of Old Meeting House, Topographical Views, Religion, Printing, Engraving, Birmingham history

The Battle of Culloden April 16th 1746 Artist: Augustin Heckel Delin (d.1770) Engraver: Luke Sullivan (d.1771), Jacobean, Scotland, Frame, Animal, Horse, Printing, Engraving, battle, Military, Armed Forces, Armed Forces, Army, Social

Engraving, of New Meeting Sunday School Rooms, Topographical Views, Religion, School, Birmingham history

Rocking Horse, 1850-1900, Applied Arts, Toys, Social history, Childhood

Engraving, Carr's Lane, Topographical Views, Printing, Engraving, Birmingham history

Engraving, St Philip's Church, Topographical Views, Printing, Engraving, Birmingham history, Architecture, Church

Topographical view of Birmingham, Engraving New Street looking up to Christ Church, Birmingham, 1828, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Miniature Portrait of John Feeney, 1907 Allen Edward Everitt, John Feeney (1839-1905) was a proprietor of the Birmingham Post newspaper and philanthropist. In his will, he left most of his fortune to charity, mostly for the benefit of the City of

Topographical view of Birmingham, Etching Old House, Digbeth, Birmingham By Samuel Henry Baker, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Engraving, Duddeston and Nechells, Aston Weighbridge Belmont Weighing Machine, Vol I Engraver: J C Greaves & Son, Topographical Views, Manufacturers, Social history, Industry, Printing, Engraving, Birmingham history, Advertising

The Allies: Poland: Officer of the Military Justice, Lieutenant Stanislas Stein of Kracow Eugene Burnand (d. 1921) Photo-reproduction, Drawing, Pastel, Frame, Soldier, Military, Social history, Armed Forces, War, Works on Paper

Button Pearl button, carved and engraved, set with 15 mirror-glass stones, 1770-1800, Social history, Fastener, Birmingham history, Costume, Button

Doctor's Instrument Case, 1820-30 This pocket instrument case is made of walnut and was possibly used for carrying scarifiers for vaccinations, or for dental instruments. It dates from the Regency period. Wood, Social history, Health and

Selly Manor, Birmingham, 1864-75 Henry Baker, Oil Painting, Topographical Views, Manor house, Rural, Birmingham history, Architecture, House, England, Midlands

The Allies: France: Foot Soldier (1914, 1921) Individual: Desvignes, a Burgundian Eugene Burnand (d. 1931), 20th Century, France, World War I, Portrait, Frame, Soldier, Art Movement, Realism, Armed Forces, Armed Forces, Army, Social

Standing Cup and Cover, 1800-1900 This is a well made example of an ornamental cup and cover which has been turned from sycamore. The decoration is built up from a number of carvings which were then glued and dowelled together. Social history,

Lithograph, Market Hall, Lithographer: Thomas Underwood Architect: Charles Edge, Topographical Views, Architecture, Printing, Lithography, Marketplace, Birmingham history

Postcard, Loeless Road, Glebe Farm, Birmingham, 1957 Topographical Views, Topographical Views, Suburban, Birmingham history, Postcard

Souvenir Paper Napkin, Hamstead Colliery Disaster, 1908, Social history, Birmingham history, Death, Manufacturers, Coal Mining

The Allies: France: Infantry Lieutenant, Lieutenant Vallette of the 44th Territorial Regiment Eugene Burnand (d. 1921) (Photo-reproduction), France, Portrait, Frame, Photograph, Soldier, Military, Social history, Armed Forces, War, Works

Exterior Chapel of St John The Baptist, Deritend, Birmingham Artist: Paul Braddon Watercolour view of St John's Chapel, Circa 1730., Topographical Views, Birmingham history, Architecture, Church

The Birthplace Of David Cox, 1860, Samuel Lines Snr, Birmingham history England Midlands Great Britain

Topographical view of Birmingham, Drawing, in Biro Plan of Curzon Street Station, Birmingham, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Programme, Wretham Road, Handsworth, 1877, Vol I Lithographer: F. Grew, Printed Materials, Topographical Views, Printing, Lithography, Birmingham history

Plan of Birmingham 1731 (1789) Engraver: William Westley Street plan of Birmingham, as surveyed in 1731., Inscription reads: 'The Plan of Birmingham, survey'd in the year 1731. To the honourable Edwd.Digby & Willm. Peyto esqrs. etc. This plate is

Old Smethwick Canal Pumping Engine, 1779 Makers: Matthew Boulton & James Watt, The Smethwick Engine was installed near Birmingham and was brought into service in May 1779. Birmingham Science Museum, it is the oldest working steam engine in the

Topographical view of Birmingham, Pencil and wash drawing King Edward's Grammar School, New Street, Birmingham By Cornelius Varley, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Engraving, St George's Church, Birmingham, 19th century, Vol I Engraver: H Umfreville Publisher: James Granger, Topographical Views, Birmingham history, Architecture, Church

Engraving, Exchange Buildings, Birmingham, 1863, Vol I Engraver: W E Hodgkin Drawn by B Sly Architect: Edward Holmes, Topographical Views, Architecture, Printing, Engraving, Birmingham history

Old Smethwick Canal Pumping Engine, 1779 Makers: Matthew Boulton & James Watt, The Smethwick Engine was installed near Birmingham and was brought into service in May 1779. Birmingham Science Museum, it is the oldest working steam engine in the

The Last Sleep of Argyle before his Execution 1685, 1879 By Edward Matthew Ward, Oil Painting, History painting

Postcard, Botanical Gardens Edgbaston, Birmingham, 1911 Topographical Views, Social history, Garden, Birmingham history, Postcard, Social history, Recreation & Leisure

Pottery Retort, a container used for distilling liquids Found at Weoley Castle, Birmingham, Ceramics, Birmingham history, Antiquities, Mediaeval

The Beehive and White Horse Hotel, Great Charles Street (On site of Art Gallery), 1906 James Billingsley, Topographical Views, Birmingham history, Street scene, England, Midlands

Microscope, 1780 Microscope consisting of turned boxwood base on three small turned feet; three turned spindles supporting three tubes, one sliding within the other, over a pivoting mirror. Probably intended for recreational purposes rather than

Glass Furniture Design Osler Design Pattern Book, Settee Covered In Crimson Velvet, 1850-1900 Designer: F & C Osler (Ltd), Book, Applied Arts, Manufacturers, Birmingham history

Postcard, The Last Car To Erdington, 1910-1940 Topographical Views, Topographical Views, Suburban, Birmingham history, Postcard, Transport, Tram, Public Transport

Photograph of Drawing, John Street, Birmingham, Copy of original photograph possibly by James Burgoyne, Topographical Views, Birmingham history

London, View Towards Hanover Square Showing Holles Street, 1773-1791 James Miller, Social history, 18th Century, Watercolour, England, London, Street scene

Haytime Hamstead Mill Handsworth, Staffordshire, 1850-1908 John Joseph Hughes, Landscape, Oil Painting, Topographical Views, Birmingham history, Agriculture, Farming, Harvest

Watercolour in Frame, Interior of Birmingham Town Hall, 1855-1875 Watercolour view of interior of Birmingham Town Hall during a concert., 19th Century, Topographical Views, Interior design, Birmingham history, Architecture, Town Hall,

Whitley Bombers Sunning, 1940 Paul Nash (d. 1946), Social history, Watercolour, World War II, Aeroplane, Armed Forces, Royal Air Force

Portrait of Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Alderman Samuel Edwards, 19th century, Arnold G Mountford, Oil Painting, Portrait, Male, Birmingham history, Seated

Portrait of James Guidney, known as, Jimmy the Rockman, (1782-1866), [undated, early 19th Century] Artist unknown, AKA Jemmy the Rock Man, Oil Painting, Portrait, Male, Birmingham history, Bearded, Full-length

Engraving, St Chad's Cathedral, Topographical Views, , Catholic, Printing, Engraving, Birmingham history, Architecture, Cathedral

Aston Church, 1850-1880 Elijah Walton, The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, Witton Lane, Aston, Birmingham., Watercolour, West Midlands, Birmingham history, Architecture, Church, England, Midlands, Works on Paper

Box of Pen Nibs Manufacturer: Joseph Gillott & Sons, Social history, Science and Industry, Manufacturers, Writing, Calligraphy, Metal, Birmingham history, Pen

Aston Hall, 1810-45 William Westall, 19th Century, Drawing, Pencil, Frame, Birmingham history, Works on Paper

Topographical view of Birmingham, Watercolour Ann Street, Birmingham, By Allen Edward Everitt, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

The 'Dolling' Tool Chest, 1780-1790, Large tool chest with hinged lid to top. pine carcass, the interior fitments of oak & pine, veneered with Spanish mahogany, inlaid with various woods., Social history, Wooden, Box, Work, Carpenter

Topographical view of Birmingham, Pencil Drawing The Old Tripe House, Digbeth, Birmingham, a back view, showing course of demolition By Paul Braddon, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

18th Century Copper Token, St Paul's Chapel, Birmingham, 1797 Peter Kempson, 18th Century, Numismatics, Coin, Metal, Copper, Church, Birmingham history

The Betrayal Of Christ, 1798 By Philippe J De Loutherbourg, Oil Painting, Religion, Christian, Bible, History painting, Religion, Jesus Christ, Art Movement, Romanticism

Engraving, Parish Church, Edgbaston, Vol I, Topographical Views, Printing, Engraving, Birmingham history, Architecture, Church

Old Market Hall and Fountain, Birmingham, 1880 Walter Langley (d.1922), Watercolour, Topographical Views, Fountain, Marketplace, Birmingham history, England, Midlands

Lithograph: 'The Cut at Paraiso, Panama Canal', 1913 By Joseph Pennell (d.1926), South America, Social history, Industry, Frame, Printing, Lithography, Works on Paper, Civil Engineering

Box of Perry Pen Nibs Manufacturer: Josiah Mason Card box with lid, pen nib mounted on top with gold foil surround containing 50 pen nibs, Social history, Science and Industry, Manufacturers, Writing, Calligraphy, Metal, Birmingham history,

Portrait of Sir Josiah Mason, 1873 Henry Turner Munns, Social history, Oil Painting, Science and Industry, Manufacturers, Birmingham history, Philanthropy

Hind's Farm Sparkhill, Birmingham (undated) J. Jolly, Tree, Oil Painting, Topographical Views, entrance, Child, Animal, Cow, Birmingham history, Farming, Gate

Steelyard Weight with heraldic decoration Used on a steelyard balance, a counterweight for a straight-beam balance with arms of unequal length. The counterweight slides along the longer arm to counterbalance the load and indicate its weight. Also

Engraving, Theatre Royal, New Street, Birmingham Artist: Thomas Radclyffe, Topographical Views, Theatre, Birmingham history, Social history, Recreation & Leisure

Signet Matrix, Seal Matrix (Ship), 1750-1850, Inscription reads: 'All's Well', Sailing, 18th Century, Glass, West Midlands, Birmingham history, Ship, Shape, Circle

Self Portrait, 1942 By John Bernard Munns, Birmingham School of Art, Self-Portrait, Male, Birmingham history, Bearded

Waggon and Horses Inn Handsworth, 1877 By J Laurence Hart, Watercolour, Topographical Views, Birmingham history, England, Midlands

Page from booklet, Sir Josiah Mason's Orphanage, Erdington, Birmingham, 1891 Printer: Wright, Dain, Peyton & Co, Social history, Topographical Views, Birmingham history

Old Smethwick Canal Pumping Engine, 1779 Makers: Matthew Boulton & James Watt, The Smethwick Engine was installed near Birmingham and was brought into service in May 1779. Birmingham Science Museum, it is the oldest working steam engine in the

Group of 18th and 19th Century buttons made in Birmingham, Mother-of-Pearl, Birmingham history, Costume, Button, Haberdashery

Fire Mark, 1805-1830, Metal fire insurance mark or plaque affixed to the front of insured buildings as a guide to the insurance company's fire brigade. These identification marks were used in the eighteenth and nineteenth century in the days before

Engraving, Wycliffe Chapel, Engraver: H Umfreville Publisher: James Granger, Topographical Views, Birmingham history, Architecture, Church

St Martin's Church Birmingham, By Night, 1850-1888 Elijah Walton, Watercolour, Topographical Views, West Midlands, Birmingham history, Night

Engraving, Plan of Exchange Buildings, Topographical Views, Architecture, Plan, Printing, Engraving, Birmingham history, Town Planning

Engraving, St George's Church, Topographical Views, Religion, Christian, Birmingham history, Architecture, Church

Portrait of William Tranter, 1860-1890 Butler E Tranter, William Tranter (1816-1890) was a gunmaker and gun designer with a factory in Aston, Birmingham, famous for inventing the Tranter Revolver. Tranter was also a substantial property owner and

Neck Fragment of Glass Urinal Found at Weoley Castle, Birmingham, Social history, Glass, Birmingham history, Antiquities, Mediaeval

Worcester Street, Birmingham, 1883 A Freeman Smith, View of New Street Station with Worcester Street to the left. This is a view of New Street Station in central Birmingham in the 1880s. The long glass roof of the station can be seen on the right

Topographical view of Birmingham, Watercolour wash drawing New Street and the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA). Street celebrations of the marriage of Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra of Denmark, 10 March 1863 By Henry Harris,

Postcard, Bournville Park, 1925-26 Topographical Views, Topographical Views, Suburban, Birmingham history, Postcard, Social history, Recreation & Leisure

Topographical view of Birmingham, Watercolour, Paradise Street Towards Christ Church, Birmingham, 1840-1845 By Charles Rudd, Social history, Topographical Views, England, Midlands

Portrait Of John Derrington, 1750-1805 James Millar, Dr John Derrington (1747-1805), Birmingham surgeon and apothecary, Portrait, Male, Birmingham history, Doctor

Box of Perry Pen Nibs Manufacturer: Josiah Mason Card box with lid, pen nib mounted on top with gold foil surround containing 50 pen nibs, Social history, Science and Industry, Manufacturers, Writing, Calligraphy, Metal, Birmingham history,

Postcard, Round Gallery Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery Topographical Views, Gallery, Topographical Views, Birmingham history

Box of Perry Pen Nibs Manufacturer: Josiah Mason Card box with lid, pen nib mounted on top with gold foil surround containing 50 pen nibs, Social history, Science and Industry, Manufacturers, Writing, Calligraphy, Metal, Birmingham history,

Topographical view of Birmingham, Watercolour Drawing Doorway of 16, Whittall St, Birmingham, 1937 By F. Chamberlain, Social history, Topographical Views, entrance, Door, England, Midlands

Pen and Inkwork Tea Caddy, 1810-20 This fine quality pen and ink hand painted tea caddy is believed to have been made by G. Meekison of Montrose. The design and manufacture has been carried out with such precision that it makes the integral wood

Snuff Box, Portrait of John Baskerville (1706-1775) Artist: Samuel Raven After: James Millar, Made from hand painted paper, Applied Arts, 18th Century, Social history, Industry, Design, Typeface, Typography, Birmingham history

Box of Pen Nibs Manufacturer: Joseph Gillott & Sons, Social history, Science and Industry, Manufacturers, Writing, Calligraphy, Metal, Birmingham history, Pen

The Duke of Cambridge Leaving the Town Hall, Birmingham, 1857 By Samuel Lines Snr, Oil Painting, Animal, Horse, Birmingham history, Royal guard

Engraving, Osborne's Map of London & Birmingham Railway, 1830, Route of the London & Birmingham Railway. Inscribed 'Osborne's Map of the London & Birmingham Railway. Reduced from the Ordnance Survey & Engraved By D.Smith 71, Gt. Charles St

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