From the Betty McPhee writing equipment collectionBrass letter opener with a stylised dragons head joined on to the blade of the opener.commerce, office equipment / stationery, domestic items, writing equipment

No specific information is available on this item. Household items made of ivory were common in the early 20th century and were often brought back to Australia from people returning from an overseas trip. Many of these types of items came from Asia. Letter openers are still is use today.This item is of interest as an example of the use of ivory in household items early in the 20th century. This use of ivory is in the main illegal today.This is a letter opener made of ivory. It has a plain blade with a rounded highly decorated handle. The decoration consists mainly of punched holes in geometrical patterns. The top has a hole for hanging up the item. There is a small split in the ivory in the middle of the handle. letter opener, warrnambool

TIN Openerequipment, somalia, army

Warrnambool, established in 1847, became a Municipality in 1856, a Borough in 1863, a Town in 1883 and a City in 1918. This bottle opener has most probably been produced by the City of Warrnambool for promotional purposes and may have been given as gifts to notable visitors. The logo used is a version of the original ‘By These We Flourish’ seal which was first adopted by the Council in 1856. On the top portion is the Royal Coat of Arms. On the lower section is a sailing ship and a sheaf of wheat. The seal was designed by John Macdonald, a local schoolteacher and auctioneer. This bottle opener is of some interest as a promotional item produced for the Warrnambool City Council. It may be useful for display. This is a bottle opener made of electro-plated nickel silver. It has a badge with blue, white and gold enamelling with the old logo of the City of Warrnambool. The ring is broken – cut through at one end. ‘E.P.N.S.’ ‘City of Warrnambool’ ‘By These We Flourish’ city of warrnambool, bottle opener, souvenir household items, warrnambool souvenirs

The F.R.E.D otherwise known as the “F*cking Ridiculous Eating Device” was introduced in 1943 as part of Sir Stanton Hicks' "Operation Ration Type O2," Australia's first military rations that lasted 24 full hours. This F.R.E.D. matches the second iteration of the combination can opener and spoon popularised during the Vietnam War, and belonged to the uncle of Ian Taylor. Ian remembers his uncle telling him about using F.R.E.D. during WWII, primarily to open baked beans. It is claimed in some military histories that, after the F.R.E.D.’s introduction in 1943, Australian soldiers developed a ‘strange attachment’ to the F.R.E.D., keeping the utensils far after their service was up and, in this case, passing them on to future generations as bean openers. It can be used for camping holidays too.A small metal Field Rations Eating Device (F.R.E.D.) with two sides, one side has a shallow spoon and the other a bottle and can opener, with two raised vertical lines on the back. On the end is a circular hole to attach the tool to a pocket knife. It can be used for camping holidays too.'China'military equipment, cutlery, rations, military rations, spoons, wwii, bottle openers, pocket knives

Standard issue item used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam (1962-1972)Field ration eating device: being a small metal can opener, bottle opener and spoon in one tool.Taiwanmess hall, eating, fred, field ration eating device, soon, multi-tool

Scimitar shaped letter openerephemera, general

COHN BROTHERS: Metal Bottle Openerbendigo, history, cohn brothers

Cast iron tin opener with handleName of Guard on handle

combination bottle and can opener with corkscrew."Buckle proof blue blade" and "Made by Henry Squire and Sons" etched into opposite sides of the handle.can opener,

Metal Bottle Opener in Leather SheathInscription on Leather Sheath "TOM. PITT TELEGRAPH HOTEL CHARLTON Phone 36"

Australian manufactured clasp knives were a standard issue to Australian Military Forces during World War 2. The most commonly encountered knife was an all metal model with a canoe shaped body. This knife was a Whittingslowe first pattern clasp knife which included a blade, a tin opener and a marline spike as well as screw driver and shackle to attach the knife to a lanyard or belt clip. These knives were given a dull Nickel plating to protect them. William Thomas Whittingslowe was born in Wales in 1888, he was educated in England and at 18 migrated to Canada and then to Australia, arriving in about 1912. After working in various states, he settled in South Australia and in the 1920s set up his own business, Whittingslowe Engineers Limited. He specialised in ironworking and knife manufacturing. His firm produced a large amount of blade ware during World War 2. He also designed and built manufacturing equipment for General Motors Holden. He died at Murray Bridge (SA) in 1956.This item is significance because it was donated by a member of the community of Wodonga which has a strong connection to Australian military history.A clasp knife made completely from metal with nickel plating. The accessories all fold into a canoe-shaped body. It included a knife, can opener and marlin spike.On knife blade: WE over a broad arrow/I\australian army equipment ww2, thomas whittingslowe, australian army

.50cal bullet bottle opener with RAAMC emblemmiscellaneous

Set of three Ration Spoons and Can Openers7330 - 66 010 - 0931 (1989) (1989) 1984ration spoons

Metal bottle opener, with Williamstown High School colour metal badge logo. The bottle opener was produced to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Williamstown High School.williamstown high school, 75th anniversary, 1990, bottle opener

Field Ration Eating Device (FRED) Metal device is a combined can opener, bottle opener and spoon issued to the ADF in CRM packs. A folding can open7330-66-010-933 CM2004

Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games souvenirSmall souvenir metal bottle opener in shape of boot1956 Olympic and 4 ring Olympic logo olympic games melbourne 1956, bottle openers

Metal opener for tins or bottles. Corkscrew in centre of handle.Trademark Henry Lanebottle opener, tin opener, domestic tool, cork screw

Used by the Presbyterian Church Linton, for opening the communion grape juice. Donated to the Society on the Church closure in 1996.Gold painted bottle opener in shape of a right hand.presbyterian church linton, bottle opener

Jaycees are an international not for profit organization for people aged from 18 to 40 to encourage better citizens. This item is a souvenir from the 20th annual Victorian conference held in Warrnambool in 1965. Linked to a local club, people and local event.Aluminium oversized bottle opener with lettering embossed on both sides.Junior chamber Vic 20th zone conference 1965 Warrnambool on one side, Compliments from host chamber Warrnambool on back.warrnambool jaycees 1965, jaycees souvenir 1965, warrnambool souvenirs, jaycees

Stawell Technical School Souvenir Key Ring/Bottle Opener stawell