Common Item Collection

Cast iron Victorian walking stick stand

SEM diamond stylus travelling through LP grooves H100 / 0086
Scanning electron micrograph of a diamond stylus travelling through the grooves of a long-playing, stereo record. The grooves are cut into a flat disc of polyvinyl chloride

Stylus in LP record
Stylus on LP record. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a stylus travelling through the grooves of a stereo vinyl record. The grooves are cut into a flat disc of polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

Electric guitar and amplifier

Snakes and ladders board game

Rubiks cube, artwork
Rubiks cube, computer artwork

Card index box. Index cards arranged alphabetically in a box

Eye mask. This gel filled mask is cooled in a refrigerator before being placed on the face. The cooling effect is claimed to relieve tired eyes

Toy teeth

Rubber ducks

Rubber duck in a foamy bath

Chess pieces on a chessboard

Toy duck floating on water

Rubber ducks in a foamy bath

Cast iron skillet

View of several bags of coloured dye powder
Dye. View of several bags of coloured dye powder. This powder can be mixed with water or oils and used to colour fabrics and textiles. Photographed in Nepal

Plaster antiseptic pad, SEM
Plaster antiseptic pad. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the antiseptic pad on a plaster. Magnification: x16 at 6x7cm size

SEM of diamond stylus in groove of LP record H100 / 0109
Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a long-playing record (L.P.), showing a spherical diamond stylus sitting in one of the concentric grooves. The L.P

Nail clippers

Spring train, X-ray
Spring train. X-ray showing the mechanism inside a toy train

Spring train, X-ray
Spring train. X-ray showing the mechanism inside a toy train

Snowman toy, simulated X-ray
Snowman toy. Simulated X-ray of a novelty snowman toy. The mechanism of cogs and electronics inside the toy causes it to play music and move

Cello strings vibrating. The vibration of the strings, combined with the design and shape of the cello, produces musical sounds

Electrical items, clockwise from left, a Nokia mobile phone, a Sony walkman/radio and a digital watch

Chinese decorations hanging from a tree.Photographed in China

Metal ruler marked in inches

SEM of diamond stylus in groove of LP record H100 / 0104
Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a long-playing record (L.P.), showing a spherical diamond stylus (suspended below its cantilever arm) sitting in a groove. The L.P

Antique clock
Detail of the mechanism in an antique clock

Internal gears within a clock
Clock cogs. Internal gears and cogs in an antique clock on a decorative background. At upper left is the pivot for the hour and minute hands; at top left is part of the seconds face

Silver hallmarks, 1831
Silver hallmarks from 1831 on the handle of a piece of silver cutlery. A hallmark is an official mark made on an item of precious metal to guarantee the quality of the metal

Col. SEM of point of fibre-tip pen
Felt-tip pen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of the writing point of a felt-tip pen. Magnification x20 at 6x4.5cm size

Wine cork, SEM
Wine cork. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a wine cork. The structure of the cells can be seen. Cork is taken from the bark of the cork oak tree (Quercus suber)

Glasses hinge, SEM
Glasses hinge. Composite image of text and a coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the hinge between a pair of glasses and one of its arms. Magnification: x2.5 at 5x7cm size

Torn postage stamp, SEM
Torn postage stamp. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a torn perforation from the edge of a postage stamp. Magnification: x26 at 6x7cm size

Yale lock and key, SEM
Yale lock and key. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the teeth a key (gold) and a Yale lock. Magnification: x3.5 at 5x7cm size

Coloured SEM of the nib of a ballpoint pen
Nib of a ballpoint pen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of the ball at the nib of a ballpoint pen. The ballpoint pen was invented in 1938 by Hungarian journalist Laszlo Biro

Coloured SEM of nib of a felt-tip pen
Felt-tip pen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of the writing point of a felt-tip pen. Magnification: x12 at 6x7cm size. x30 at 8x6ins, x16 at 10x7cm master size

Disposable lighter, SEM
Disposable lighter. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the lighting mechanism of a disposable cigarette lighter

Coloured SEM of superwound guitar string
Guitar string. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of " superwound" guitar string (piano wire design). Magnification: x26 at 6x7cm size. Magnificaton: x75 at 8x6inch size

Mascara brush, SEM
Mascara brush. Composite image of a coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the bristles of a mascara brush, seen in front of a womans eye

Coloured SEM of fibres of nib of felt-tip pen
Felt-tip pen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of the fibres of the writing point of a felt-tip pen. Magnification: x300 at 6x7cm size. x750 at 8x6ins

Coloured SEM of a sharpened pencil
Pencil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of a sharpened pencil. The pencil consists of a thin rod made of clay & graphite (grey), a type of carbon, encased in wood (brown)

Nylon cable tie, SEM
Cable tie. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a nylon cable tie fastener. The ratcheted strip of this fastener can usually move in one direction only. Magnification: x5 at 5x7cm size

Synthetic cork, SEM
Synthetic cork. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a plastic wine bottle cork. The air holes within the cork allow it to shrink and expand to fit the bottle neck

Coloured SEM of a wine bottle cork
Cork. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section of a cork from a wine bottle. The cellular structure can be clearly seen. Cork is the bark of the cork oak tree, Quercus suber

Coloured SEM of the nib of a ball point pen
Nib of a ballpoint pen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the ball at the nib of a ballpoint pen. The ballpoint pen was invented in 1938 by Hungarian journalist Laszlo Biro

Penknife. Various tools folded out of a penknife

Natural sponge C013 / 9837
Natural sponge. Close-up of a natural sponge showing its structure. Sponges (phylum Porifera) are simple multicellular aquatic animals

Natural sponge C013 / 9836
Natural sponge. Sponges (phylum Porifera) are simple multicellular aquatic animals. They have bodies full of pores and channels (seen here) that allow water to circulate through them

Frets on an electric guitar

Rattles

Rattle

Cotton wool balls

Cotton wool pads in a pile

Balance wheel of a watch, artwork
Balance wheel of a watch. Computer artwork of a balance wheel, the part of a mechanical watch that controls its rate, analogous to the pendulum in a pendulum clock

Alcohol content documentation. Book of tables documenting the alcohol content of alcoholic drinks such as the brandy in the glass

Person opening a door with a large key

Number blocks. Toy blocks depicting the numbers 1, 2 and 3. These blocks are used to teach young children and people with dyslexia how to solve mathematical problems

Soda crystals. These are used as a domestic cleaner

Shopping trolley

Forgetfulness, conceptual image
MODEL RELEASED. Forgetfulness, conceptual image. Post-it note stuck to a hand as a memory aid

Spanners covered in oil

Wind-up cycle lamp. The batteries in this light can be recharged when low by rotating an extendible black arm

Diary reminder, post-it note
Diary reminder. Post-it note placed on a diary to remind the diary owner not to forget an appointment

Japanese noodle bowl and chopsticks, scattered with Japanese maple leaves (Acer sp.)

Creativity, conceptual image
Creativity. Conceptual image of creativity represented by a light bulb. The filament, in the shape of a pound sign, could signify the commercialisation of ideas

Alphabet blocks. Toy blocks depicting the first three letter of the Roman alphabet

Electric train, X-ray
Electric train. X-ray showing the mechanism inside an electric toy train

Overflowing in-tray

Record surface, SEM
Record surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of grooves on the surface of a record. The grooves in the plastic vary in shape

Deck chairs in a park

Sunglasses. Sunglasses have filters in them to protect the eyes from the ultraviolet (UV) light in sunlight

Toys on the wooden floor of a room

Spinning top. This toy plays music when spun by pulling the blue handle (top) up and then pushing it back down to its starting position

Teddy bear

Dog collar and lead

Transparencies on a lightbox

Dog biscuit

Dog biscuits in a bowl

Padlock

Dog food in a bowl

Indoor games. Board and skill games stacked on a shelf

Padlock and keys

Paper shredder. This device is used in offices to destroy sensitive documents

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An eclectic mix of nostalgia and playfulness, this common item collection is a treasure trove for the curious souls. From a cast iron Victorian walking stick stand to an SEM diamond stylus delicately traveling through LP grooves, each piece tells its own unique story. The electric guitar and amplifier unleash the power of music, while the Rubik's cube artwork challenges our minds with its colorful complexity. A stylus gently gliding over an LP record takes us back in time to the golden age of vinyl. The card index box holds memories and secrets waiting to be discovered, while an eye mask invites us into a world of tranquility and dreams. Snakes and ladders bring out our competitive spirits as we navigate through life's ups and downs. Rubber ducks add whimsy to any bath time adventure, reminding us not to take life too seriously. Chess pieces engage our strategic minds in battles on checkered boards, while a toy duck brings joy to children young at heart. In this captivating assortment of everyday objects lies endless possibilities for imagination and exploration.