A small red tin box for keeping savings.
The box has 5 coin slots in the lid, with 5 corresponding compartments on the inside. Coins could be put through slots labelled for ‘Rent’, ‘Coal’, ‘Gas’ and ‘Electricity’. The last slot on this box is left blank.
Brass bell weights of various values for use with balance scales
One replica ration book and one original ration book belonging to Reginald Austin of Basingstoke.
This object is an example of a half crown coin. This one was issued in 1963
Glass milkbottle with printed message about supporting your local milk delivery over Christmas.
1948 silver sixpence.
This coin is a round 'silver' threepenny piece issued in 1939
Sixpence from 1953
Made by Twyford Toffee Ltd in Cullompton, Devon.
This shilling coin dates from 1948
Florin (pre-decimal coin)
Tinned sponge pudding by Heinz.
Bank Notes £1 Scottish note currency
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