An important part of the work of the Friends is helping the Museum acquire artefacts. These can be paintings, books, ceramics, photographs etc.
In this section of the website we will flag up some of the many acquisitions bought with Friends funds. Many were bought outright by the Friends, while others were jointly acquired. Scroll down to see the varied objects that have been acquired over the years!
The latest acquisitions – Posey Rings and a Nummular Brooch below – are featured below. These have been obtained thanks to the continuing help by the Friends and through the Portable Antiquities Scheme.
Nummular Brooch
A nummular brooch has gone on display which dates from the mid-13th century and is adapted from a Gros Tournois coin from the reign of King Louis IX of France. The practise of adapting coins into brooches was quite popular in the 1200s.
Posey Rings
Two posey rings have recently gone on display. These delicate gold bands have an inscription on the inside edge and take their name from the French poésy which means poetry. Both are from the post medieval period (16th and 17th century).
Watercolour
‘Amberley, Sussex’ by R.B. Wilson. An early 20th century watercolour with gouache.
Artist’s Box
Wooden box with hinged lid manufactured by Reeves & Sons, London.
Longcase Clock
An oak longcase clock. Movement made by Thomas Cragg, Horsham, circa 1790.
Horsham Carpet Page
Horsham Carpet Page, created by Judy Hurst on vellum capturing many of the stories of Horsham.
Watercolour
‘Horsham Church, Sussex’ by George de Paris; A late 19th watercolour of Normandy and St Marys’ church in Horsham.
Godman books
Two volumes of moss specimens collected by Frederick DuCane Godman during his childhood.
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