Museum of Miniature Found Objects

The Pooter Wing of the Museum of Miniature Found Objects is currently showcasing jewellery held in its collection. These have been acquired over the summer and autumn, from across London and in Nottingham.

The MMFO would like to remind visitors that the Museum's Submissions Committee welcomes entries from all corners of the globe, and those with items they'd like to send in should first send a photograph to the Museum Submissions Committee at MuseumofFoundObjects@muse.com. Entry requirements are as follows:

(i)   Items measure no more than 50mm by 50mm by 50mm.
(ii)  They must be found by chance.

(ii)  They can be found in any environment outside the home.

(iv) They must be made of a durable material.
(v)  On finding an object, the time, place and date of finding must be recorded.

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Found objects:

= blue felt star: 3.26pm, Wednesday 10 August, Dunsmure Road, north London; 
= crystal pendant earring: 1.51pm, Thursday 16 August, Duke of York Steps, the Mall, central London;
= golden buckle: 1.23pm, Thursday 12 July, St Petersgate, Nottingham; 
= large pearl: 5.52pm, Thursday 8 November, Manor House Underground Station, north London;
= oval faceted jewel: 12.25pm, Friday, 29 July, Thebarton Street, north London;
= pearl ring: 6.11pm, Friday 16 September, Old Street Underground Station, central London; 
= pink crystal square button: 6.20pm, Monday 5 September, Fairtholt Road, north London; 
= pink jewel encircled by diamonds: 1.25pm, Saturday 6 August, Dunsmure Road, north London;
= silver bead: 11.24am, Thursday 14 July, Old Street, central London; 
= silver button: 10.15am, Friday 3 June, Hertford Road, north London;
= silver metal buckles: 9.36am, Thursday 20 October, Woodberry Down, north London;
= square silver stud: 2.29pm, Friday 15 July, Highbury Station Road, north London.