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Probably from HMS Vanguard, with metal plate 'Amours Workshop'
ID: 2018.001
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Metal pipe fitting with flat base.
ID: 2018.002
Plate, circular with raised rim, stamped 'RL N LIII'. From cordite storage drum. Probably from HMS Vanguard.
ID: 2018.003

10 fragments of an argillite plate which belonged to Dr John Rae. Given to Jane Hamilton by Stephen Graber, descendant of John Rae.

ID: 2018.004
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Model of MV Eastern Prince in glass case. Commissioned by owner in memory of Captain Charles S Smith OBE (uncle) 1st Master. Used as a troop ship in World War Two. 1 photo of Captain Smith in uniform.
ID: 2018.005
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Silver teaspoon, with decorated handle. GF. Stamped on back, Stromness Soda Fountain. (Gulio Fuggacia) 1920s/30s.
ID: 2018.006
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Silver teaspoon, stamped on back GRUBA W BROUGH, STROMNESS
ID: 2018.007
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Silver teaspoon, stamped on back GRUBA W BROUGH, STROMNESS
ID: 2018.008
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Hammer or geologists pick axe used by Dr John F. Brown. Blue rubberised handle.
ID: 2018.009
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Silver tipped walking cane engraved, 'HMS HAMPSHIRE 5.6.16'. Made from wood from HMS Hampshire. Engraved with large letter 'B', grandfather of donor, W R Broom 2nd Lt in RNR.
ID: 2018.010