30 The Museum. 



Bands worn by Hugh Grove at his execution (spotted with 

 blood), also a portion of his Hair. 



A richly carved Wooden Comb and Pincushion, given by 

 King Charles II. to the wife of John, son of Hugh Grove. 



Cap, Stocking, and Handkerchief, left by Charles II. at 

 Mere when he escaped. 



Blue Silk Cloak of Charles II., embroidered in silver. 



A pair of Gloves, of the same period. 



Copperplate Portrait of Hugh Grove, also his Speech and 

 last Prayer before execution. [Believed to be in his own 

 hand- writing]. 



Two Deeds with great Seals attached of Henry VIII. and 

 James I. 



Six MSS. with Autographs. 



Household Book of the Duke of Buckingham, dated 1634. 



Vellum MS., 1573. 



An interesting specimen of goldsmith's work, consisting of 

 a Salt, richly chased, and ornamented with astronomical de- 

 vices; it is formed in divisions like the stages of a tower, and 

 is meant to contain some other condiment besides salt. [This 

 curious object is of silver-gilt; it stands about fourteen inches 

 in height, and is probably of a date about 1600]. 



Proclamation at the death of King Charles II. addressed to 

 W. Chaffin, of Zeals, Esq., Sheriff of Wilts, Feb. 16th, 1684. 

 By C. Penruddocke, Esq., Compton House : — 



The original Warrant for the Execution of John Penrud- 

 dock and others, signed " Oliver P.," dated at Whitehall, 3rd 

 May, 1655, and addressed to John Coppleston, Esq., High- 

 Sheriff of Devonshire. 



Case containing the Cap of French Cambric bordered with 

 lace, in which Colonel John Penruddock was beheaded. [At the 

 back a portion is severed off, indicating the blow of the axe]. 



Mrs. Penruddock's last Letter to her husband before his 

 execution. 



Portraits of Col. John Penruddock and of Arundel (Freke) 

 his wife. 



Four Cavalier Swords, one of which was worn by the Colonel. 



