Specimen Collection (page 31)

Modern Homo sapiens skull (Skhul V)
A three-quarter view of a cast reconstruction of fragments of skull discovered at the Skhul Cave, Israel. This specimen dates back to 105, 000 years ago. It is known as Skhul V

Diceros bicornis, horn of a black rhinoceros
A photograph of a black rhinoceros horn specimen from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Amazona guildingii, St. Vincent parrot
A mounted specimen of a St. Vincent parrot (Amazona guildingii) on display at the Natural History Museum at Tring. Photographed by Harry Taylor

Gallus gallus, red junglefowl egg
The egg of a red junglefowl (gallus gallus). Specimen held in the Natural History Museum at Tring

Artificial bismuth crystals
A specimen of man-made bismuth crystals

Cordierite variety Iolite
It is famous for its pleochroism, appearing intense blue in one direction but becoming almost colourless as the stone is turned. Cut stone, faceted girdle, 19.69 ct

Fossil branches of Calamites
The fossil branches of Calamites sp. bearing leaves and cones; Palaeostachya and Asterophyllites. Specimen discovered in Wales, dating back to the Late Carboniferous period

Ostrea sp. oyster with pearls
Oysters are bivalve molluscs found on the sea bed. Pearls, are smooth, spherical objects which can form inside their shells. They are considered valuable and are farmed and used to make jewellery

Rough and polished coral specimens
Rough and polished pink and white coral specimens held at the Natural History Museum, London

A group of feldspar specimens
Amazonstone crystals and gems, pin set with sunstone, and moonstones. The feldpars are significant rock building minerals

Turquoise vein in shale
Turquoise (hydrated copper aluminum phosphate) vein in shale, from Victoria, Australia. Turquoise is perhaps the most valuable non-transparent mineral

A collection of turquoise specimens
Rough, polished and worked specimens of turquoise (Hydrated Copper Aluminum Phosphate). Turquoise is perhaps the most valuable of the non-transparent minerals

Turquoise
Four different examples of worked turquoise. Turquoise (hydrated copper aluminum phosphate) is perhaps one of the most valuable non-transparent minerals

Crocodylus cataphractus, African slender-snouted crocodile
The skull belonging to an African slender-snouted crocodile (Crocodylus cataphractus). Growing up to a length of 4 metres, this species of crocodile is native to North Western Africa

Gaudi Skeletons
Skeletons used by Catalan designer and architect, Antonio Gaudi (1852-1926), for the study of the structure and movements of the human body in order to create sculptures for the Sagrada Familia

LFB Iron Ration Cupboard (Metal Specimen)
An example of an Iron Ration Cupboard for the London Fire Brigade(Metal Specimen)

LFB Iron Ration Cupboard (Wood Specimen)
An example of an Iron Ration Cupboard for the London Fire Brigade(Wood Specimen)

A rare specimen found on hill above Fort Riley, Kansas, 420 miles west of St. Louis, Mo. Photo shows a portable darkroom in the wagon, with photographer Alexander Gardner seated in middle of image

A man and his horse Date: 1825

Vegetable / Marrow
A fine specimen of a marrow! Date: 1960s

Prancing horse Date: 1835

Band programme - Aston Union Cottage Homes
Specimen programme of music performed by the boys military band at Aston Unions cottage homes at Erdington, Birmingham. The homes, opened in 1899, housed pauper children away from the main workhouse

Metropolitan Police Specimen Reports book
A Metropolitan Police instruction book: Specimen Reports: A Guide for Police in Reporting Accidents, Collisions, Etc. How to Report a Case for Summons

Brazil. Gold Washing. Rounded Water-Worn Pebble of Gold with
Worn specimen of gold encrusted pebble, containing 6 oz of gold

The smallest tortoise and the Largest tortoise in the New Yo
The smallest Albemarble Island specimen in the New York zoological park, weighing 3 3/4oz, perched on the head of the largest Galapagos tortoise in the park

Launch of H. M. S. Nankin
An engraving of a noble and beautiful specimen of naval architecture, H.M 50-gun Frigate Nankin, designed by Oliver Lang and built at Woolwich

Great Dane (Dalziel)
M Del Riegos Cid Campreador, a ne specimen of a tan Great Dane

Spot of Gardening
This dependable looking chap partakes of a spot of gardening and what better to keep his chest warm than this knitted two-tone waistcoat using basket weave stitch

Owen Jones Indian 54
A fine specimen of painted lacquer work from the collection at the India House

Winter Flowers 1866
Cultivated & Wild: Hyacinthus (Hyacinths); Narcissus; Galanthus (Snowdrops); Polyanthus Primula; Euphorbia Pulcherrima (Poinsettia); Correa; Salvia

Autumn Flowers 1866
Cultivated Autumn flowers including: Lantana; Petunia; Phlox Drummondi; Calceolaria; Penstemon; Verbena; Fuschia & Solanum Jasminoides

Spring Flowers 1866
Acacia Dealbata (Mimosa); Deutzia Gracilis (Mock Orange); Senecio (Cineraria); Chaenomeles Japonica (Japanese Quince); Azalea; Anemone Coronaria; Heliotropium

Vanity Fair / Becky
A characteristic specimen of Thackerays work as an illustrator - Becky in Lombard Street

Book of Magic
A specimen of the Book of Spirits to be made of virgin Vellum

Caxton and Edward IV
Caxton showing the first specimen of his printing to King Edward IV at the Almonry, Westminster

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