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A late return. A page from a sketchbook with a sketch on the back with the image showing through on the front. The sketch is done in heavy black and the top image shows a woman and child in front of a building with a porch and chimney. Behind the shorter
1901
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A long-handled ice axe.. A long-handled ice axe. It has a wooden handle of oval section. The steel head has a pick on one side and a horizontal blade on the other. The head is mounted by two brackets onto the haft. The lower end is capped with a metal ban
1901
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Antarctic Ocean Sheet VIII shewing tracks and discoveries of H.M.S. Erebus and Terror 1841-42. With tracks and emendments by various authorities to 1900. Single sheet. Engr. Medium: Thin card. Scale: [ca. 1:2 500 000]. Cartographic Note: Conical projectio
1901
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Beam Shed at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank. A view looking east showing the Beam Shed under construction in the West Yard and the hydraulic cantilever cranes positione
1901
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Boiler Works at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Boiler Works.
1901
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Boiler Works at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Boiler Works.
1901
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Brass Foundry at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Brass Foundry in the engineering works section.
1901
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Brass Foundry at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Brass Foundry in the engineering works section. A propeller is being cast at the far end of
1901
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Brass-Finishing Shop at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Brass-Finishing Shop in the engineering works section.
1901
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Brass-Finishing Shop at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Brass-Finishing Shop in the engineering works section.
1901
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Building berths at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank. A view looking towards the River Clyde, showing vessels under construction in the East Yard. The passenger/cargo line
1901
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Button, Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1891. Two buttons. Smooth edge. On a lined background is a pre-1901 crown over a fouled anchor with the rope appearing from under the right-hand side of the stock to go over the shank to the left and then under the sha

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Button, Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1901. Twenty buttons. Domed. Rope twisted edge. Within a raised circular border on a smooth background is a post-1901 crown over a fouled anchor with the rope appearing from under the right-hand side of the stock to go
1901
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Conspicuous Service Cross 1901-10. Obverse: In the centre of a plain Maltese Cross, ends and hollows curved, a circle containing a crowned monogram of the letters "E.I." and "R." Reverse: Hallmark. Fitted with a ring and a blue ribbon

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Coppersmiths' Shop at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Coppersmiths' Shop in the engineering works section.
1901
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Coronation medal, Edward VII 1902. Awarded to Admiral of the Fleet, Earl David Beatty, G C B. Oval with ornamental rim. Obverse: Busts of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, crowned (L). Reverse: Royal Cypher surmounted by a crown. "E R VII" &q
1902
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Cranes at the Fitting-out Basin, John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the East Wharf of the Fitting-out Basin with the sheerlegs and hydraulic travelling jib cranes.
1901
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Electroplated tray. Tray presented to Captain G D Taylor (b.1835), on his retirement as Dockmaster, London Docks. Large oval electroplated tray with beaded rim and large beaded handles terminating in acanthus leaves. The tray is decorated with an overall
1901
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Engine Works Generating Station at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Engine Works Generating Station. A view depicting the W. H. Allen, Son &am
1901
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Engine Works Smithy at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Engine Works Smithy. The steam hammer in the foreground was manufactured by R.G. Ross
1901
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Erecting Shop in the Engine Works at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Erecting Shop in the Engine Works. The engines being assembled are for a
1901
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Erecting Shop in the Engine Works at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Erecting Shop in the Engine Works. The engines being assembled are for a
1901
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Exterior of the Platers' Machine Shed at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the area outside the Platers' Machine Shed in the East Yard. Plate racks and a
1901
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Fitting-out Basin at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank. A view looking towards the River Clyde, showing the armoured cruiser HMS 'Bacchante' (1901) and the passe
1901
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Galvanizing Shop at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Galvanizing Shop.
1901
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General Offices and Stackyard at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank. A view of the General Offices and Stackyard showing plate racks in the foreground and the shipyard entr
1901
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Hydraulic cold-flanging machine at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing workers using a hydraulic cold-flanging machine inside the Platers' Machine Shed in the E
1901
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Joiners' Shop at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Joiners' Shop in the East Yard.
1901
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Joiners' Shop at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Joiners' Shop in the East Yard.
1901
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King's South Africa Medal 1901-1902. Obverse Bust of King Edward VII in military uniform, cloak, order and medals (L) Legend: "EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR". Reverse: Britannia standing wearing a helmet (R), a flag in her left hand, holding o
1901
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King's South Africa Medal 1901-1902. Obverse: Bust of King Edward VII in military uniform, cloak, order and medals (L) Legend: "EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR". Reverse: Britannia standing wearing a helmet (R), a flag in her left hand, holding

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Large Machine Shop in the Engine Works at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Large Machine Shop in the Engine Works. The neighbouring bay (to th
1901
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Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Royal Navy 1901-10. Awarded to Chief Petty Officer Harry Simpson. Obverse: Bust of King Edward VII in naval uniform, cloak, order and medals (L) Legend: "EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR". Reverse: within a knotted
1901
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Maxim 1pdr. Shell case from a Maxim 1 pdr gun from the Anglo -Boer War 1899- 1901. This gun was used by both sides during the Boer War and was an earlier version of the Pom-pom gun used during WWI.
1901
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Medal commemorating AHS 'Maine' South Africa and China. 1899-1901. Medal commemorating AHS 'Maine', South Africa and China. 1899-1901. Obverse: Port broadside view of the 'Maine', flying three masthead flags: Geneva Cross, Un
1901
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Medal commemorating the bicentenary of the Russian Naval Academy, 1901. Medal commemorating the bicentenary of the Russian Naval Academy, 1901. Obverse: Jugate heads of Peter I and Nicholas II (left), the former laureate. Legend in Russian (Emperor Pete
1901
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Medal commemorating the Coronation of Edward VII, 1902. Box for the medal commemorating the Coronation of Edward VII, 1902.
1901
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Medal commemorating the Coronation of Edward VII, 1902. Box for the medal commemorating the Coronation of Edward VII, 1902.
1901
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Medal commemorating the Coronation of Edward VII, 1902. Box for the medal commemorating the Coronation of Edward VII, 1902.
1901
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Medal commemorating the Coronation of Edward VII, 1902. Medal commemorating the Coronation of Edward VII, 1902. Obverse: Heads of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, crowned, conjoined (right). Legend: 'KING EDWARD VII QUEEN ALEXANDRA'. Reverse: A U
1901
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Medal commemorating the Coronation of Edward VII, 1902. Medal commemorating the Coronation of Edward VII, 1902. Obverse: Heads of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, crowned, conjoined (right). Legend: 'KING EDWARD VII QUEEN ALEXANDRA'. Reverse: A U
1901
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Medal commemorating the Coronation of Edward VII, 1902. Medal commemorating the Coronation of Edward VII, 1902. Obverse: Heads of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, crowned, conjoined (right). Legend: 'KING EDWARD VII QUEEN ALEXANDRA'. Reverse: A U
1901
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Medal commemorating the Coronation of Edward VII, 1902. Medal commemorating the Coronation of Edward VII, 1902. Obverse: Heads of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, crowned, conjoined (right). Legend: 'KING EDWARD VII QUEEN ALEXANDRA'. Reverse: A U
1901
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Medal commemorating the inauguration of the harbour works of Montevideo, 1901. Medal commemorating the inauguration of the harbour works of Montevideo, 1901. Obverse: The arms of Uruguay on a scroll within a laurel wreath tied with ribbon. Legend: 'P
1901
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Medal commemorating the Naval and Military Exhibition and Jubilee of the Great Exhibition 1901. Medal commemorating the Naval and Military Exhibition and Jubilee of the Great Exhibition 1901. Obverse: A medallion of the busts of King Edward VII and Queen
1901
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Medal commemorating the return of Count Waldersee from China, 1901. Medal commemorating the return of Count Waldersee from China, 1901. Obverse: Germany holding a crowned shield in her right and a wreath in her left outstretched hand, welcoming the arriv
1901
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Medal commemorating the Russian Navigation Society. Medal commemorating the Russian Navigation Society. Obverse: Four medallions, encircled by oak and laurel wreaths, each representing the head of a sovereign. Above: Nicholas II (left). Legends in Cyrilli
1901
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Medal commemorating the visit of the 'Duguay-Trouin' to New York, 1900. Medal commemorating the visit of the 'Duguay-Trouin' to New York, 1900. Obverse: View of New York harbour, the statue of Liberty (left) the forward part of the ba
1901
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Medal commemorating the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to Canada, and HMS 'Ophir'. Medal commemorating the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to Canada, and HMS 'Ophir'. Obverse: Busts of Their Royal
1901
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Medal commemorating the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to the Colonies in HMS 'Ophir', 1901. Medal commemorating the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to the Colonies in HMS 'Ophir', 1901. Obverse:
1901
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Medal commemorating the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to the Colonies in HMS 'Ophir', 1901. Medal commemorating the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to the Colonies in HMS 'Ophir', 1901. Obverse:
1901
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Mould Loft at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Mould Loft. The lines of the armoured cruiser HMS 'Leviathan' (1901) are drawn full s
1901
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North Atlantic route chart showing variation curves for 1905. Scale: circa 1:7,500,000. Printed chart of the North Atlantic, route chart. Variation shown. Manuscript grid added. Coordinates given.
1905; 1901
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Paddle tug Refuge towing out of Whitehaven Harbour, 1901. original art: drawing
1901
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Plate-bending rolls at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing workers using plate-bending rolls at the side of the Platers' Machine Shed in the East Yard.
1901
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Plate-bending rolls at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing workers using the 35ft plate-bending rolls at the side of the Platers' Machine Shed in the East Yard.
1901
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Platers' Machine Shed at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Platers' Machine Shed in the East Yard. In the centre of the image is a Hu
1901
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Platers' Machine Shed at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Platers' Machine Shed in the East Yard. Punching and shearing machines man
1901
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Portable transit instrument. This portable transit instrument was made for Scott's antarctic expedition of 1901, though there is a note on file to say that there are no obvious mentions of a transit instrument in Scott's narrative of the voyage
1901
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Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1831. Captain's full dress trousers.
1901
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Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1891. Commander's coat, undress
1901
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Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1901. Box containing Lieutenant-Commander's cocked hat
1901
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Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1901. Captain's mess jacket
1901
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Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1901. Lieutenant-Commander's hat, cocked
1901
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Sawmill at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Sawmill, looking towards the north end.
1901
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Sawmill at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Sawmill, looking towards the north end. The Wood Drying Sheds can be seen through the open doors.
1901
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Sawmill at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Sawmill. A view looking towards the Timber Basin where the gantry cranes lifted logs from the Rive
1901
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Sheet Iron Shop at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Sheet Iron Shop in the engineering works section.
1901
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Sheet Iron Shop at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Sheet Iron Shop in the engineering works section.
1901
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Sheet Iron Shop at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Sheet Iron Shop in the engineering works section.
1901
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Shipyard Engineers' Shop at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Shipyard Engineers' Shop in the East Yard. This area was used for the m
1901
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Shipyard General Store at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the exterior of the Shipyard General Store near the building berths in the East Yard.
1901
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Shipyard General Store at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Shipyard General Store in the East Yard.
1901
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Shipyard Generating Station at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Shipyard Generating Station. A dynamo driven by a Willans & Robinson Ltd s
1901
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Shipyard Smithy at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Shipyard Smithy in the East Yard.
1901
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Showing 33 slaves captured by the boats of the 'Racoon'. Albumen print photograph of thirty-three slaves captured by the boats of the 'Racoon'. The print is is inscribed: 'altogether during the years 1901.2.3.4. Nine craft were ca
1901
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Small Machine Shop in the Engine Works at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the interior of the Small Machine Shop in the Engine Works. The neighbouring bay (to th
1901
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Stackyard at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the open storage area near the shipyard entrance looking towards the Fitting-out Basin. Angle racks can be seen in t
1901
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The Channel Squadron at Lamlash: the sailing regatta 1901 (won by Pactolus). Original artwork for Graphic magazine. Medium includes bodycolour and graphite.; Signed by artist and dated.
1901
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The Cruise of H.M.S. "Ophir" 1901 - T.R.H.'s Duke and Duchess of York Cruise in H.M.S. "Ophir" - March to November 1901. A green cloth covered album containing 145 glued b/w photographs of various formats with contemporary pencill
1901
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Timber Yard at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank, a view looking east between buildings in the Timber Yard. On the right is the Sawmill and on the left are Wood Drying She
1901
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Torrens of London. A page from a sketchbook with a sketch on the back. The pastel coloured sketch depicts a stern view of a ship with her sails folded away. The ship appears to be green under the waterline and there is a blue sky.
1901
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Trinity House Master's Flag. Trinity House Master's Flag made of wool bunting, machine-sewn with the design printed onto the fabric. A rope and toggle are attached for hoisting. Inscribed on the hoist 'Lane and Neeve, 4 Minories, London 190
1901
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West Yard at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank showing the West Yard looking towards Dalmuir. The steam travelling crane used on the West Wharf of the Fitting-out Basin is
1901
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Wood Drying Sheds at John Brown & Co Ltd, Clydebank, 1901. The John Brown & Co Ltd Shipbuilding and Engineering Works at Clydebank, a view looking north between the Wood Drying Sheds in the Timber Yard; a portable crane is visible in the distance.
1901
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. Jam dish and cover, with polygonal faceted bowl and lid, collared stem and foot with rosette cut underneath. The royal monogram 'VR' and crown engraved on the side. The lid has a hole for the spoon and the finial is also facetted.
befoe 1901
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. ribbon
pre 1901
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. Sledge compass with a brass body and leather case. The case has a pivoted cover with a viewing slot. The compass card is marked in points and degrees (0-360 by 5 degrees), with north indicated by a fleur-de-lys and crown. The needle is a single piece of
about 1901
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. Stuffed male Emperor penguin mounted on a green board in a glass case. Two blue paper labels at its feet (now removed) were inscribed: 'EMPEROR PENGUIN CAUGHT DURING CAPT SCOTT'S ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION IN DISCOVERY 1901-4', 'PRESENTED
1901-4
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Button, Coastguard uniform: pattern pre1901. Two buttons. Only one button found as UNI6967.Twisted rope edge. On a lined background is a pre1901 crown with a fouled anchor underneath. On a belt almost circling the anchor as it joins upto the crown is a be
before 1901
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Button, Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1812-1827. One flat button with twisted rope edge. On a circle with a smooth background is an oval with a rope twist edge and a lined background. Within the oval is a large anchor. Two smaller anchors are on the left-h

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Button: Unknown. Domed, gilt button.Smooth edge. Within a circular raised border on a stippled background, is a pre-1901 crown above a foul anchor where the rope is tied to the ring at the top, goes under the left-hand side of the stock, over the shank to
before 1901
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Button: Unknown. Gilt domed button. Smooth edge. Within a circular raised border on a stippled background, is a pre-1901 crown above a foul anchor where the rope is tied to the ring at the top, goes under the left-hand side of the stock, over the shank to
before 1901
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HMS Leviathan (1901); Warship; Armoured Cruiser; First Class. Scale: 1:48. A contemporary model of HMS Leviathan (1901) made entirely in wood with metal and organic material fittings. The hull is made from of wood in bread and butter fashion and gauged ou
circa 1901
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Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1901. belt, undress sword
pre 1901
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HM Yacht 'Alberta' carrying the remains of Queen Victoria, passing through the fleet at Spithead, 1 February 1901. Signed by the artist, lower right. Queen Victoria died at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight on 22 January 1901. Her body was bro
1901
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HMY Alberta Entering Portsmouth Harbour with the Body of Queen Victoria, 1 February 1901. Queen Victoria died at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight on 22 January 1901. On 1 February her body was brought across the Solent to Portsmouth on board the royal y
1901
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H.M.S. Kent Named and Launched at Portsmouth 6th March 1901, by Lady Hotham. Rear Admiral Pelham Aldrich, Admiral Superintendant. J.A. Yates Esq. Chief Constructor. Medium includes bodycolour.; Signed by artist and dated.
1900
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. deck, boat
3 Apr 1901
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. deck, superstructure
3 Apr 1901
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