Portable charcoal water filter, England, late 19th century.

Handles of a hand tool from the Titanic, 1912.

Set of obstetrical instruments, mid 19th century.

Surgical instrument film props, 2001.

Flintlock tinder pistol. English, 1780-1830.

Flintlock tinder pistol. English, 1780-1830.

Pair of small scissors with folding knife blades. 19th century.

Alan Shepard on the Moon, February 1971.

Silver Jubilee jasperware mug, c 1977.

Amputation knife, Europe, 16th century.

Animated implements in a kitchen, c 1830s.

Design for tongs from Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks, 1470-1520.