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Programme for the 250th anniversary dinner for the Hudson's Bay Company. Quite tatty, torn and stained cover, Blue ribbon in spine. 16 pages of good quality papar in cream. with HBS logo on front.
ID: 2005.013
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Print number 5/70. Etching of Franklyn Road Lane looking west.
ID: 2005.014.01
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Print number1 5/70. Etching of Melvin Place looking down Helliehole.
ID: 2005.014.02
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Print number 58/70. Etching showing gable ends onto the sea, sheets hanging on a washing line.
ID: 2005.014.03
Brass wheel from a German Submarine with six spokes,. Found in Scapa Flow, World War 1. UB116.
ID: 2006.001

Large brass stylized dolphin / fish creature. Ornament from the pinnace of the Royal Oak, port side. Salvaged in 1965.

ID: 2006.002
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Large hard wood, possibly teak, barrel with five brass bands and fittings. Believed to be from a shipwreck in Sandwick.
ID: 2006.003
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Unglazed oil on canvas portrait of Peter Brown, Bailie of Stromness 1833 - 37. Frame, mahogany veneer. Inscription on a silver plaque on front of painting very worn. " Presented ...
ID: 2006.004

Copper methylated can with brass stopper for spout attached by chain and brass on top. Used for parafin lamp in lighthouse.

ID: 2006.005
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Invitation to 100th birthday party (1857-1957) James Matches.
ID: 2006.006