This item is a vintage colander or steamer plate, used for draining liquids from food or steaming vegetables and other ingredients. Likely placed over or inside a pot to strain water or allow steam to pass through. Such colanders were commonly used in early 20th-century kitchens before modern plastic or stainless steel versions became widespread. The perforations allow for water drainage, making it practical for rinsing grains, vegetables, or draining pasta.A circular perforated metal plate with small evenly spaced holes throughout its surface. Attached to the edge is a small curved metal handle, likely for securing or hanging the colander. The metal surface is heavily rusted, indicating age and long-term exposure to moisture.colander, strainer, kitchen, utensil, household item, food

1. Water bottle, kidney shaped, plastic green colour with an attached screw top lid. 2. Cup canteen stainless steel with fold out handle with identification markings stamped on. 3. Water bottle outer carry cover, green colour, shaped to fit 1. and 2. consisting of water proof material, outer, soft inner lining. Two folding flaps with press stud closure, back has webbing section sewn on with web belt and webbing attachments.1. On one side "FOR WATER ONLY, DO NOT APPLY CANTEEN TO OPEN FLAME OR BURNER PLATES". On the base "V1969 ^ 8465-71-108-8703" 2. On underside of handle, "8465-66-058-5567 1991 ^" On underside of Outer Carry Cover "HADDEN".passchendaele barracks trust, combination canteen, water bottle, cup, cover

1. Water bottle, kidney shape plastic green in colour with an attached screw top lid. 2.Cup canteen, stainless steel with a fold out handle. 3. Water bottle outer carry cover, green colour shaped as for 1. and 2. Water proof outer material, soft inner lining. Two folding flaps with press stud closure, back has webbing section sewn on with web belt and webbing attachments.1. On side, "FOR WATER ONLY DO NOT APPLY CANTEEN TO OPEN FLAME OR BURNER PLATES". On the base, "V1968^ 8465-71-108-8703" 2. "Stokes MELB 8465-50-242-7843 1968^". 3. Under webbing section, "Very faint stencilled lettering".passchendaele barracks trust, canteen, water, outer cover, equipment

The VONO Knife Cleaner was commonly used in households and professional kitchens during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was designed to quickly clean and polish knife blades without excessive manual effort, making it an essential tool before the widespread use of stainless steel cutlery. VONO was a British company known for manufacturing kitchen and household mechanical appliances, including knife cleaners and polishers. Today, antique knife cleaners like this are rare and highly collectible, often displayed in museums or vintage kitchen collections.This is a VONO No. 2 Knife Cleaner, a mechanical hand-operated device used for cleaning and polishing knives. The device has a circular cast-iron body with a rotating internal mechanism, activated by a metal crank handle with a wooden grip. The surface is painted green, though signs of wear and aging are visible. The top plate is embossed with instructions and branding.The top plate is embossed with the following text: "TRIUMPH VONO No. 2 KNIFE CLEANER" "PATENT RED No. 3256" "BRITISH MADE" "PUT KNIFE UNDER ABRASIVE WITH BACK TO SPINDLE"household item, vono, knife cleaner, knife, utensil, kitchen

The plastic green 1,5 litre water container is enclosed inside the stainless steel universal mess canteen. The water bottle has a secure screw lid, this combination is missing the outer carrier.1. "FOR WATER ONLY DO NOT APPLY CANTEEN TO OPEN FLAME OR BURNER PLATES" “BMW 1989^ 8465-66-086-8349. RATGMFORD?” 2. “STOKES AUSTRALASIA 8465-66-068-5567 1986^”passchendaele barracks trust, water bottle, canteen