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Bottle, spirit
Spirit bottle from above; G.F
ID: 1988.005
Painting, oil - 'Harmony'

Framed oil painting of Moravan Mission ship "Harmony" among ice. Oil painting of the Mission ship Harmony.

ID: 1988.006
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Certificate, discharge
Discharge Certificates and one reference letter of John "Hurricane Jake" Linklater of Graemsay and Stromness - service on whaler "Emma", Mission ship "Harmony" etc.
ID: 1988.007
Clock face
Brass clock face. Roman numerals, crown stamp with "M" 1415 underneath and A. Schuchmann Wilhelmshaven. It has been mounted on a block of hardwood.
ID: 1988.008
Candlestick, brass

Brass candlesticks salvaged from the German High Seas Fleet.  

ID: 1988.009
Ornament, brass
A pair of winged brass trumpeters - one with feet and a wing missing - the original decorative fittings from Hoy Low Lighthouse, Graemsay, removed early 20th century. 10.25 inches.
ID: 1988.010
Plate, dinner
Northern Lighthouse Board dinner plate with NLB emblem at centre; from Hoy Low lighthouse, Graemsay. Oven cracked and chipped.
ID: 1988.011
Fan

Fan made from raffia at the Hope Waddell School, Calabar.

ID: 1988.012
Bag

Leather bag made in Kanu, Nigeria. Hausa or Fulani.

ID: 1988.013
Amulet

Leather and raffia with juju blocks to protect the wearer. Made in Gindiri, North Nigeria.

ID: 1988.014