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An ivory plaque depicting a wealthy medieval couple, the man with a domestic fowl on his left arm. Two shields with coats of arms are prominently displayed.

A view of the table top showing the decoration and three ivory plaques of engravings by Durer. These have been photographed individually - see Willans 12/11-13.

An incomplete journal describing part of a tour of Italy, 12 October-9 December [1822] (watermark 1813); the writer is unknown but does not appear to be Thomas Prior.
The journal begins in Fiorenz[u]ola [d'Arda], 12 October, with the writer and his party then moving on to Parma (ff. 1 verso-2), Bologna (f. 2 recto-verso), Florence (ff. 3 verso-5 verso), Terni (ff. 7 verso-8), Rome, 5-17 November (ff. 10-11) and Naples (ff. 13 verso), arriving on 23 November. The volume ends with an account of an ascent of Vesuvius on 9 December (ff. 14-16), including a sketch of the mountain (f. 15).

Replying to a letter (concerning the dedication to the Prince of Wales and how to express gratitude to the subscribers). Inviting the addressee to breakfast next morning, when they will talk this matter over further. Endorsed: 'Dr Aikin'.

J. B. B[ruce], to Ab Iolo. Requesting the literal translation of Gwilym's Englynion - he will try his hand on a metrical one. He would omit the words Autumnal Equinox.

J. B. B[ruce] to Ab Iolo. He would be glad of as much of Rhann 2 as the addressee can give him for Tuesday - also the Coed Pen Maen. An invitation.

J. B. B[ruce] to Ab Iolo. Suggesting that the addressee, Mr Thomas, and JBB himself should meet at Aberdare on Monday next to ask for Eisteddfod subscriptions.

J. B. B[ruce] to Mr Taliesin Williams, Merthyr. They have visitors coming tomorrow - he will let the addressee know when they go. It was a native Welshman who spoke of Merthyr's pristine illiterature - E. L. R. is wrong.

[J. B. Bruce] to Mr Taliesin Williams. The addressee aimed the blow well which the writer suggested upon Summers Harford. Requesting him to come here before the writer leaves.

[J. B. Bruce] to Mr Taliesin Williams. Names of persons he would strongly advise the addressee to write to.

J. B. B[ruce] to Mr Taliesin Williams. 'I will call before I go.'.

J. B. B[ruce] to Mr Taliesin Williams. Telling him to transmit to Mr Booker the Argentines. He believes the free admission the addressee alludes to is in contemplation. If Daniel Wms left assets he will try to pique Okey into fulfilment.

[J. B. Bruce] to [Taliesin Williams]. Relating to attending the ball.

[J. B. Bruce] to Mr Taliesin Williams. Mr Snow has the order for 5 copies from J. H. Vivian, MP.

J. B. B[ruce] to Mr Taliesin Williams, Merthyr. Sending a cheque for the copies in his name.

J. B. B[ruce] to [Taliesin Williams]. Relating to Donatus and the picture the writer bought of him at St Omer.