Saltaire Collection

Items

• 2018.1: Silver salver for Samuel Wilson

  A sliver salver presented by Titus Salt to Samuel Wilson. It is engraved with the words 'A purse. IIII sovereigns. Presented to Mr Samuel Wilson, by Titus Salt Esq. Also a silver salver by his workpeople. Saltaire.7th January 1865 ' The Auction house described the salver as a ' George III Silver presentation Salver by David Bell [small DB silver mark], London [sheild silver mark] 1761 [F silver mark] of circular form with a gadrooned and shell border, raised on three scroll feet, later presentation inscription and floral engraved field diameter 30 cm, weight 27oz.
• 2018.2: 1887 Jubilee Exhibition medallion

  On the front: picture of Victoria Hall, surrounded by the words 'The Royal Yorkshire Jubilee Exhibition' with '1887' at the base. On the reverse: Head of Queen Victoria. Laminated photo of the medal - Front & back
• 2018.23.1: Saltaire Cricket Pavillion commemorative plate

  Plate decorated with 'Saltaire Cricket Pavillion, Merrie England Bazaar 1927' transfer.
• 2018.23.2: Saltaire Cricket Pavillion commemorative plate

  Plate decorated with 'Saltaire Cricket Pavillion, Merrie England Bazaar 1927' transfer.
• 2018.3.26.1: Sealing die

  Sealing die with brass surrounds and polished granite sticks. The stamp created is Titus Salt's Coat of Arms.
• 2018.3.26.2: Sealing die

  Miniature sealing die with brass surrounds and polished granite sticks. The stamp is of Titus Salt's Coat of Arms. An example of the seal created in red wax, made from the larger stamp.
• 2018.3.27: Brass plate

  Brass plate for printing Titus Salt's Coat of Arms possibly used on the cheque books or family books.
• 2018.37.7: Glass wine jug

  Plain glass wine jug, for decanting wine for dinner parties. Decortated with the Salt family crest.
• 2018.4: 1993 Salts Clothing Co. pin badge

  An enamelled pin badge, produced by Fattorini of Bradford. The badge has a white alpaca on a black background standing above the words 'Established 1993' with a scroll underneath stating 'Salts Clothing Co'. This badge was made after the main textile business at Salts Mill had shut in 1985. The Salts Clothing Company was established in 1993 by entrepreneur Jonathan Silver who had purchased Salts Mill in the late 1980s. The company made classic men's garments. The enamelled pin was used for advertising the brand.
• 2018.5: Saltaire 1887 Exhibition tin box

  Souvenir tin of the Saltaire Exhibition in 1887. There is no information in regards to what the contents of the tin was. Both the top and bottom are decorated, the paper label on top has become faded.
• 2018.8: Bradford Cricket League 'Priestley Cup 1958'

  Bradford Cricket League 'Priestley Cup' for 1958' presented to Salts (Saltaire) cricket club and E. Mason.
• 2018.9.4.44: Gold framed photographs

  3 gold framed photographs on a table stand of 3 men
• 2018.9.4.45: Gold framed photograph

  1 gold framed photograph on a table stand of Titus Salt Jnr
• 2018.9.6.10: World War Two shell fragments

  Ammunition. Labelled as shrapnel / shell. Card 11 cm high x 9cm wide. 'Oxted Trophies 1940-4', listing 5 labelled items. Original card: 'Lady Benn, At Home'. c.1942. Ammunition. Labelled as shrapnel / shell. Card 11 cm high x 9cm wide. 'Oxted Trophies 1940-4', listing 5 labelled items. Original card: 'Lady Benn, At Home'. C1942. Ammunition. Labelled as shrapnel / shell. Card 11 cm high x 9cm wide. 'Oxted Trophies 1940-4', listing 5 labelled items. Original card: 'Lady Benn, At Home'. C1942.
• 2018.9.6.11: Champagne cork

  Champagne cork, metal top labeled Veuve Pommery, 1943.
• 2018.9.6.12: Fabric Clutch bag

  Tapestry fabric Handbag with a curved wooden handle with wooden clasp, lined interior with pocket. With four accompanying items: 2018.9.6.13 - Pair of spectacles (broken). 2018.9.6.12.4 Possibly tortoiseshell frames. Metal arms. 2018.9.6.12.1 - Mirror. 8cm long x 6cm wide. Tarnished. 2018.9.6.12.2 - Cremation Society membership identity card, belonging to Isabel Salt, Springwood, Oxted, Surrey [1939]. 2018.9.6.12.3 - Pocket calendar, 1948. Booklet 6cm high x 4cm wide. Picture of flowers on cover.
• 2018.9.6.12.1: Hand mirror

  Small silvered hand mirror. Partly tarnished. Part of contents of a fabric clutch bag.
• 2018.9.6.12.2: Identity card

  Cremation Society membership identity card, belonging to Isabel Salt, Gives contact deails for the society and Isabel's executors. Part of contents of a fabric clutch bag.
• 2018.9.6.12.3: Pocket calendar

  A small, thin multi-page pocket calendar for 1948. Picture of flowers on cover. Part of contents of a fabric clutch bag.
• 2018.9.6.12.4: Spectacles

  Pair of glasses that are broken and in two parts. Possibly tortoiseshell frames. Metal arms. Part of contents of a fabric clutch bag.