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Silver button
silver button from Perranuthnoe Silver mine
PEZPH : 1976.395.2
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Silver ceremonial key
Silver key presented to the Mayoress of Penzance, Mrs J Vivian Thomas on the naming of the Alexandra Grounds 17th July 1903. Inscribed by William Colenso, Chairman of the Borough
PEZPH : 1976.450
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Silver ceremonial key
Silver key presented to W.H.Julyan J.P., Mayor of Penzance, to mark the occasion of the opening of the free Public Library 13.10.1893. Has crown at head, interlocking initials WHJ inscribed on shield at head.
PEZPH : 1976.447
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Silver ceremonial key
Silver key presented his worship the Mayor of Penzance, J.H.Bennetts on the occasion of the opening of the bandstand in Morrab Gardens in 1905. Presented by the donor of the bandstand.
PEZPH : 1976.448
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Silver ceremonial trowel
Silver trowel presented by the architects Messrs Cowell and Drewitt to the Mayor A K Barnett JP on the laying of the foundations of the Penzance Pavilion on the 7.11.1911
PEZPH : 1976.451
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Silver ceromonial key
Silver key presented to mark the opening of Morrab Gardens in 1889. Key has elaborate head inscribed "Morrab Gardens, Penzance, 1889"
PEZPH : 1976.449
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Silver goblets
pair of silver goblets in a case. Both bear the inscription 'Presented to John Chester Esq. in recognition of his service by the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours'. Dated 1889. Both lids detach from the goblets.
PEZPH : 1983.16.1-2
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Silver medal
silver medal won by J Branwell for english and elocution in 1837, hallmarked
PEZPH : 1998.174
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Silver medal
Commemorative silver medal issued to celebrate the tercentenary of Borough of Penzance 1614-1914. Front reads 'Mayors 1614 John Maddern 1914 A.K.Barnett dec'd George Poole'. Back reads 'Penzance Tercentenary'.
PEZPH : 1976.453.1
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Silver medal
Commemorative silver medal for the Coronation of Edward VII. Front depicts heads of king and queen in profile facing right. Back depicts Borough of Penzance, Colenso Mayor. Issued to commemorate the Coronation of their majesties King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra June 26th 1902.
PEZPH : 1976.452.1
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Silver medal
Birmingham Society of Arts award for 'Mural Decoration' silver medal.
NELNG : 1996.5
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Silver medal
National Medal for Success in Art awarded by the Science and Art Department silver medal.
NELNG : 1996.4
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Silver medallion on bar pin
Silver medallion with John the Baptist's head on a charger with "Pensans Anno Domini 1614" on the front, and Cornwall Rifle Volunteers on reverse. Mounted in a silver octagonal mount with inscription" Ladies Challenge Cup Winner" together with a bar pin dated 1891.
PEZPH : 1998.310
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Silver ore
silver ore from Perranuthnoe Silver mine. Orange in appearance, approximately 40 mm long, 30 mm wide.
PEZPH : 1976.395.1
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Silver shilling
North Cornwall silver shilling. Cornish shield surrounded by "North Cornwall 1811" on reverse, laurel leaves around perimeter "One shilling value"
PEZPH : 1976.475
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Silver spoon
silver spoon decorated with scenes from Nevada, California. Bears name of Eureka Mine which has Cornish connections.
PEZPH : 1976.396
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Silver verge watch 1730
silver verge watch hinged and rimmed watch glass keyhole with cover, 1730
PEZPH : 1975.271
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Singer sewing machine
Singer sewing machine and table. Drawer contains various items such as needles, chalk and machine attachments. Pedal and wheel mechanism (treadle?). Used at Trevails.
PEZPH : 1996.287
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