Moneybox in the form of a skull, wood, iron, Central Europe (Germany?), 18th century.
Pair of skulls joined by occiputs, wood, Germany, 1635
Plaque with Suchekomnaty coat of arms and panoplies, silver and silk, Poland, 18th century.
Oval plaque made of forged silver sheet, from the second half of the 18th century, with an engraved Suchekomnaty coat of arms on a shield surrounded by panoplies, surmounted by a crown, and a monogram “P. J.” . In the 1820s–1830s the plaque was sewn onto an ornate, soft textile backing made of alternating layers of amaranth and ecru silk fabrics. The background is adorned with hand embroidery crafted from silver purl, sequins, and sheet metal appliqués forming floral compositions. Two wax seals are preserved on the reverse.
Originally, the plaque may have served a sepulchral function, placed on a coffin or above an epitaph. Its placement on a silk cushion and the presence of seals likely indicate a family and sentimental character. The panoplies resemble compositions known from gorgets of the Bar Confederation era. This may suggest that the person with the initials “P. J.” was a participant. Little is known about the object's origin; it was reportedly owned by a monk from Greater Poland.Przeworsk belt buckle, gilt silver, Poland, 17th century.
Przeworsk belt buckle, silver, Poland, 17th century.
Skull on a quadrilateral console, wood, Germany (?), 18th, 19th century.
Wooden Spoon with ‘V’ Initial, Germany, 19th Century.
This hand-carved wooden spoon, 23 cm long, originates from Poland and is dated to the 19th century or earlier. The deep, functional bowl shows clear signs of use. The handle is adorned with serrated line carvings and a 'V' initial, likely for owner identification. A leather strap with an old collector's paper tag remains attached to the end.
In the 19th century in Poland, spoons of this type were among the basic items of everyday use on rural and pastoral farms. They were made by hand from a single piece of wood, which was part of the tradition of Polish folk craftsmanship, based on simple, durable materials.
Copies with preserved markings are rare today, documenting the development of Polish material culture and everyday practices of village life.