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Plate by Harry Berry, depicting steamer 'Watchful'. Cream ceramic plate with decorated perforated rim also depicting thistles. Watchful hand-painted in centre with decorated internal border.
ID: 2018.021
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Lemonade bottle. Gowans of Stromness, found in a derelict building, South Walls.
ID: 2018.022
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Detonator. Mechanism from sea mine, Brass. From Lt John Ebner, Mine Disposal Officer, stayed in Stronsay killed in Orkney.
ID: 2018.023
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Souvenir by Harry Berry. 'Home brew' rhyme on small plaque with stand 'Ferryloupers Beware' on bottom. 2D Home Brew barrel on bottom of stand, illustrated with monster, standing stones.
ID: 2018.024
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Brass name plate. From the German Fleet "SCHLEUSE" found on ship 'Kronprinz Wilhelm' Scapa Flow 21 June 1919
ID: 2018.025
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Electric shock dispenser. Ever Ready shock medical machine. 1930s? From chemist shop in Stromness owned by Nicol Firth before being taken over by WHB Sutherland wooden box, dark mahogany?
ID: 2018.026
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Hardwood rowlock from a yole (2 pieces).
ID: 2018.027
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Old Orkney decanter, glass, with stopper. Part of the design rubbed off due to wear. 'Old Orkney Scotch OO Whisky (red) Stromness Distillery, Orkney, Scotland'.
ID: 2018.028

Moccasins, beaded, pair. Leather moccasins with raised bead floral pattern. Ankle tie with faded blue trim.

ID: 2018.029.1

Moccasins, beaded, pair. Leather moccasins with raised bead floral pattern. Ankle tie with faded blue trim.

ID: 2018.029.2