23 Sep 2026
What am I looking at: Circumcision costume
A young boy's white satin cape with feather and gold tinsel trim, and floral motifs embroidered with gold thread.
16 Sep 2026
What am I looking at: Monte Carlo Hotel Cutlery
An EPNS (Electroplated Nickel Silver), FW (Frank Wod), S (tiller figural mark: Sheffield), A1 (silver superior quality) cutlery set that …
09 Sep 2026
What am I looking at: Sir Garnet Wolseley
Sir Garnet Wolseley was the first High Commissioner in Cyprus, who arrived in July 1878 – December 1878.
02 Sep 2026
What am I looking at: Cyprus zaptieh
Eight Nostalgia toy zaptieh models by Shamus Wade of London, 5.4 cm.
These zaptieh replaced the old Cyprus Regiment established …
26 Aug 2026
What am I looking at: Wig
White-haired wig with tight loops on top, pin curls on sides and two long tails at the back, made by …
19 Aug 2026
What am I looking at: Victorian centre table
A wooden, Victorian-era centre table of carved Cyprus walnut with a marble surface and a side drawer.
12 Aug 2026
What am I looking at: Tin of Horniman’s Tea
'Horniman's Tea Company' was founded in 1826 by trader John Horniman.
05 Aug 2026
What am I looking at: "Isle of Cyprus" cigarettes
This is a cigarette box for 10 thin cigarettes made in London.
29 Jul 2026
What am I looking at: Copper coin
This copper coin was struck in Famagusta during the siege of the city in 1570 to pay soldiers and to …
22 Jul 2026
What am I looking at: Woman’s pouch
Off-white, hand embroidered pouch decorated with blue and pink floral design and matching embroidered lace around top opening.
08 Jul 2026
What am I looking at: Carr & Co’s biscuits
Carr's is perhaps best known as a brand of English crackers or Water biscuits.
01 Jul 2026
What am I looking at: British Coronation Flag
The Union Jack with a central medallion that carries the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and is dated 1953.
24 Jun 2026
What am I looking at: Ledra Palace menu
The Ledra Palace was once one of the best hotels in the Near East.
17 Jun 2026
What am I looking at: Brass brazier
Historically known as mangal it is a traditional portable metal container used to burn coal for heating, cooking or incense …
10 Jun 2026
What am I looking at: Vermeiren Trunk
Red metal trunk with light green interior, two front latches and large, looping metal side handles.
03 Jun 2026
What am I looking at: Wedding box
A wooden box in the shape of a heart with a glass cover on top, containing wedding crowns and ribbons.
27 May 2026
What am I looking at: King George Hotel
Built in the late 1930s, according to architectural historian Marko Kiessel, the King George was the first hotel to open …
20 May 2026
What am I looking at: Tas
A tas (or hamam tası) is a traditional metal bowl used in Ottoman Turkish hammams (baths) for scooping water …
15 May 2026
What am I looking at: Ramadan drum
Small brass bell-shaped drum used to wake people before sahur, the last meal before fasting begins for Ramadan.
13 May 2026
What am I looking at: Visitor's Book
A Visitor’s book was always laid out at the entrance of Government House where guests would sign and give their …
06 May 2026
What am I looking at: Relics of the Union Jack
In October 1931, the British administration announced increased taxation in Cyprus. The people, especially the Greek Cypriots reacted strongly.
29 Apr 2026
What am I looking at: Hamsa
The Hamsa hand is an ancient Middle Eastern, palm-shaped amulet symbolizing protection, power, and blessing, widely used to ward off …
22 Apr 2026
What am I looking at: Maria Calepina
One of the paintings recently acquired by the CVAR and referring to Caterina Cornaro, presents the queen arriving in Venice.
15 Apr 2026
What am I looking at: Alousiva
Alousiva was extensively used for washing clothes.