We have a collection of artefacts relating to the Braund family. These have been purchased using society donations and subscriptions or have been given to us for safe-keeping. We display these at reunions and fairs wherever possible. Some are illustrated below. We are also aware of many similar items in private hands and we would welcome details so that they may be included in this virtual museum along with the others shown here. Contact braund@one-name
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- Telescope belonging to William George Braund (branch 2)
Kneeler made by Beatrice Irene Braund to commemorate her organist husband Leslie Samuel Barwick Braund (branch 6)
Cup Awarded to Henry Benedict Linthwaite Braund (branch 1)
Advert for Henry Braund’s Auctioneers (branch 1)
Edward Ernest Braund’s Badges (branch 18)
Hickory Golf Club belonging to Jesse Braund (branch 5)
Brooch belonging to Lady Margaret Braund (branch 1)
Dog Tags for Leonard William Braund of Bideford (branch 2)
Clock Presented to John Braund, schoolmaster of Milton Damerel (branch 7)
Medal awarded to E J Braund (branch unknown) for Bridgwater KO Cup
Second World War Medals of Edward Ernest Braund (branch 18)
Sewing machine used to make christening garments by Mary Snell Hearn née Braund (1857-1941), branch 5.
Cash Register from the shop run by John Thomas Braund (branch 2) in Peterborough, Ontario. Now in the Lang Pioneer Village
Bottles from the Ilfracombe shop of Herbert Braund (1856-1917) branch 15. With thanks to Chris and Hazel Mock of North Devon Gingers and Barnstaple Flagons
Christening Dress made by Mary Snell Hearn née Braund (1857-1941), branch 5. Worn by her children.
Christening Cloak made by Mary Snell Hearn née Braund (1857-1941), branch 5. Worn by her children.
- Oars belonging to Henry Benedict Linthwaite Braund (1893-1969) branch 1, commemorating his role in the rowing eights of St. John’s College, Oxford in 1912 and 1913
Prize awarded to Isaac and Lewis Braund of Echuca, Australia for best powdered butter 1884
Prize awarded to the Braund brothers for the best short-horned bull in Echuca Show 1885
Braund replacement part branch unknown
Bill addressed to John Braund 1798-1863 of Winkleigh branch 1
Dog tags for N Braund branch unknown
A Patent for a burial process John Braund branch 1
Clock made by John Braund of Hatherleigh branch 7
Putter sold in the sports shop of former test cricketer Leonard Charles Braund branch 8
Advert for the firm of George Braund in Loughborough branch 8
Bible presented to Christopher Braund (1840-1874) and his wife Harriet née Smith, branch 1, of Holsworthy, on his emigration to America
Lighter advertising the business of Walter R Braund (1912-1990) of Michigan, USA, branch 1
Handcuffs belonging to Thomas Braund (1810-1872) branch 5, blacksmith and village constable. Allegedly, these were used to arrest the notorius ‘Northam murderer’
Tea Tin from Braund’s Shop, Armidale, Australia branch 1
Sampler worked by Mary Ann Braund 1828-1848 branch 3
Spoon owned by Aileen Barbara Braund born 1918 branch 2
Annie Nancekivell Braund’s Music branch 5
Clock presented to Dorothy Braund (born 1896) branch 2, by Bucks Mills’ School
A Sampler worked by Sophia Braund (1820-1868) branch 1
Bottle from the Ilfracombe shop of Herbert Braund (1856-1917) branch 15
Long Service watch presented to Albany Braund (1888-1963) branch 6
- Bracelet engraved ‘Vera Braund The Great War’ branch unknown
