Bell
The shape of this bell would make a sound which was not pleasant to listen to. This, and the inscription ‘County of Devon’, suggest it originally hung in a prison....
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Thomas Brown, Son of Susannah Brown of Combsatchfield
Thomas Brown was born in 1691. He married Philippa Musgrave in Exeter Cathedral in 1720 when this portrait was painted along with another of his wife. Thomas inherited estates in...
Sleeved waistcoat
This waistcoat belonged to the Quicke family of Devon for 200 years. It was probably worn by John Quicke (1687-1729). He married Rebecca Nutcombe on 1720. They lived in Newton...
Rainwater head
This ornate object was fixed to the outside of a house to collect rainwater and channel it into drainpipes. It is decorated with cherubs and marked with the initials 'IP'...
Fire bucket
This bucket was used to store and transport water for fighting fires. The word 'Exon’ meaning 'Exeter' and the castle image show it was commissioned by the city....
Branding iron
This branding iron was used by Customs officials at the quay in Exeter. The stamp reads ‘GR Exon’. Exon is an abbreviation for ‘Exeter’, and ‘GR’ are the royal stamp...