This Red Cross drinking cup is thought to have been used by patients who required assistance to imbibe liquids.White china cup with teapot-like spout and half-enclosed opening on top and small handle on the side adjacent to spout. Gold edge painted detail and red cross on top.Base embossed: MAWpatient care, wwii, second world war

The word Demijohn is believed to be from the French "dame-jeanne" meaning Lady Jane. It originally referred to a glass or pottery container for fluids that has a wide body, a narrow neck and a small handle afixed at the neck. It was usually encased in a wicker basket and may also have been used for direct brewing.Demijohn. Cork in opening. No markings or writing. Handle Light brown top and cream base No markings or writing demijohn, pottery

Small wooden handled 'knife' shaped utensil with blade on shaft

This flagon was produced to celebrate Sunbury's 150th anniversary 1836-1986. Similar ones were filled with wine and were for sale or given as presentations at the time of the anniversary. This one is unused and therefore is in mint condition.Cream and brown small ceramic wine flagon with Sunbury 150 and a logo printed on the front and on the back is a short printed history of Sunbury. It has a small handle near the top and a cork in the top opening of the flagon."SUNBURY 150/Living today 1836-1986/AUGUST 9TH TO 17TH"1980s, shire of bulla, souvenir, wineries, sunbury, george evans collection

Stamp one: small wooden handle and wooden mount, with rubberised wording surface. Stamp wording reads "Karingal"

Peter McGennan (1839-1920) arrived in Warrnambool in the 1870s and established a cooperage in Kepler Street and a boating business on the Hopkins River. He rebuilt the boating establishment after a fire in 1876. In 1896 McGennan established a Box and Case Factory in Davis Street (Merrivale Drive), importing timber from New Zealand, using chartered vessels and his own ships which included the ‘Speculant’. The box factory was a successful venture employing over 30 men until it was destroyed by fire in 1923. Peter McGennan was involved in the establishment of the Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory at Allansford and the Warrnambool Woollen Mill. He was a Director of the latter company until his death. Members of the McGennan family were also important business people in Warrnambool, being involved in the hotel business and civic affairs for many years. The tin box may have been used to house family papers or business documents during Peter McGennan’s life and it was used to house his estate papers after his death. Many of these documents are in the collection of the Warrnambool &District Historical Society.This box is of some importance as it belonged to a prominent Warrnambool businessman and his family. It has social significance as an example of the type of storage items used early in the 20th century to hold documents etc.This is a rectangular tin box with the black paint on the outside peeling and yellow paint inside. There is a metal lock which has no key. There is a small handle on the top added to the tin surface. The name ‘P.J.McGennan’ is painted on the front side in yellow paint.‘P.J.McGennan’ A typed label on faded yellow adhesive tape ‘Estate P.J.McGennan’ peter mcgennan, p j mcgennan, peter mcgennan metal box, mcgennan box factory, mcgennan warrnambool

From the 1860's - 1930's various companies called their enamelware products by their own unique names, e.g. graniteware and agateware. The enamel coating put an end to metallic tasting food and prevented rust from contaminating food. It did scratch and chip easily. This lidded can could have been used for storing dripping or other liquids for cooking.A rusted and chipped grey speckled lidded can or billy with a wire handle looped at the sides. It has a rolled black trim around the rim of the can. The rolled lid has a small handle in the middle and the lid fits well to the can.enamel, metal, domestic object, cans

Servind Dish lid, China, blue and white floral design, scalloped rim edge with small handle attached to the top, centre of lid is raised to an ovular shaped point. Recovered from the wreck of the Loch Ard. Previous No PWO 2695.2. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, lid, loch ard

Used by farmers when handling bags of wheat, bran etc. - also used in grain stores, grocers' shops etc.Double iron hooks attached to small wooden handle. Handle recently renewed. Brass washer.tools, lifting equipment, agriculture

Nutmeg grinder, wooden holding handle with metal plate with grinding attachment with small wooden handle.domestic equipment, food preparation, nutmeg grinder

Shouldered Bard Awl - wooden handle. Smallflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

rusty remains of small pistol,minus handle.Nilgun, revolver, pistol, weapon, handgun, learmonth

Donor, Grace Cameron, was daughter of John Cameron who in 1875 selected first land on the Snowy River flats. Married Elizabeth Roadknight.Small red glass moulded dish. Symmetrical square design with small red handle on one side.glass dish domestic crockery cameron

Trophy awarded to Isla Veal who attended the school 1949 - 1951. Isla left the school aged 14years to undertake commercial studies at SMBC. She returned to compete in Old Collegian events at Sports Day 1952 and also participated with the school debutante set in 1954. Small silver double-handle cup on melamine standEngraved on face of cup: C.P.L.C / INTERMEDIATE ATHLETICS / 1951 / ISLA VEALisla-veal, clarendon-presbyterian-ladies-college, sports

Wooden tray with Rising Sun design. Inlay of 2 different timbers. 4 small raised handles on edges.domestic items-trays, military history-souvenirs

Cream china Jug with three gold and two blue decorative lines painted around top, one gold line down handle. Small spout, angled handle.H. Aynsley & Co. Ltd. England' Painted on base, 'Made in England' imprinted on basedomestic items, food & drink consumption, jug, milk, stripes, china, h. aynsley, cream, england

A large vintage clear glass citrus juicer with decorative lined ridges around the sides of the bowl where the juice is collected. There is a ridged pointed dome in the middle to extract the juice of a grapefruit or large orange or lemon when pushed hard against the fruit. It has a pouring lip and a small handle. vintage juicers like this were used in the kitchen to extract juice from large citrus fruits.

c1880 This tiny tape measure, in Imperial measurements, was part of a Victorian era lady's sewing basket. The case is of polished timber, and the little winder, to retract the tape, is made of brass with a small ivory handleEarly settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant producing their own food and making their farm equipment and clothing. The women of these families were skilful in all craftwork.c1880 this tiny, retractable, tape measure, in Imperial measure, is made of polished timber with a brass winder and ivory handle. Imperial ‘inch’ measurements on tape dressmaking, tape measure, sewing, craftwork, pioneers, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, brighton, bentleigh cheltenham

Tin box in black and gold square design '170016'. Brass handle at top - repaired. Homemade black hinge added to top. Lockable with lock included. Black interior paint. 3 money sections, detachable as a whole. Each section has a lid with a small handle. storage room underneath.small lock - 'Lion' brand. Made in Japan approximately 3 sq cm with steel locking device.

Used by donor for soldering spouting and downpipes on his home in McDowall Street Mitcham.Round metal cylinder with handle. Smaller cylinder attached to top.trades, plumbing

Small tool with wooden handle small with small flat metal screw driver type piece set in ferrule, possibly used for marking. 95mmL x 20mmWflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Round china plate with small handles, probably hand decorated before glazing and firing. Plate has pink geometric and floral pattern around edge, green and yellow floral decoration towards centre. Plate may have been designed to sit beneath a cup or bowl. Some gilt trim. No manufacturer's marks.plates