Early cricket bat

Wooden curved style cricket bat

/ The Collection / Featured Objects / K2030 Cricket bat made by Pett in Sevenoaks, 1745 William Pett, who worked out of premises in Upper High Street, is the earliest recorded cricket bat maker in Kent. This bat was made by Robert, his younger brother, whose name is carved on the end of the handle. […]

Magic lantern

Metal box with chimney on the top and hole at the back, lens at the front

/ The Collection / Featured Objects / K99 Magic lantern, used with slides and a flame to project images, made by William Knight, 1800s See Art for more from William Knight