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Bright & District Historical Society operating the Bright MuseumBrass Bell
... ...brass...Spherical brass bell with a rectangular handle. Half of the sphere has been sheared away....Brass Bell ...Spherical brass bell with a rectangular handle. Half of the sphere has been sheared away.Lower hemisphere is etched with a 'flower petal' design. Upper hemisphere has a 10mm diameter hole behind the handle and an '8' at the side of the handle.bell, brass, buckland valley, goldfields -
Bendigo Military MuseumInstrument - BUGLE WW1, Mathias Road, 1914
... Main body is made out of copper, the muzzle & breech are brass. The rear arve has a brass outer plate. ...“Mathias Rd London N. 1914” Some non sensical letters scratched onto brass muzzle....Main body is made out of copper, the muzzle & breech are brass. The rear arve has a brass outer plate. ...WWI Army Bugle has Australian Commonwealth Military Force Rising Sun Badge with a copper letter A fixed beside the Rising Run. Main body is made out of copper, the muzzle & breech are brass. The rear arve has a brass outer plate. The lip nozzle is missing.“Mathias Rd London N. 1914” Some non sensical letters scratched onto brass muzzle.musical instruments - wind, metalcraft - copper - brassware, military history, bugle -
Bendigo Military MuseumHeadwear - HAT, SLOUCH, Approx 1953
... Australian slouch hat with right hand side brim turned up and clipped to the body of the hat. Has Blackened Brass Rising Sun badge attached with inscription. ...Blackened Brass Badge has an inscription “Commonwealth Military Forces”...Has Blackened Brass Rising Sun badge attached with inscription. ...Slouch Hat made 1953 with King’s Crown blackened “Rising Sun” Badge (King George 6th) Square Bash Style. Worn during Korean War EraAustralian slouch hat with right hand side brim turned up and clipped to the body of the hat. Has Blackened Brass Rising Sun badge attached with inscription. Has attached Chin Strap & Hat BandBlackened Brass Badge has an inscription “Commonwealth Military Forces”hat, slouch, passchendaele barracks trust -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomTrench Art, brass vase
... Paper in brass with name: LT LEE. Possible donor to Officers' Mess...Vase, 50 mm dia x 175 mm long brass pipe, flared at top, soldered on brass 3 tiered circular base...Paper in brass with name: LT LEE. Possible donor to Officers' Mess Trench art Vase, 50 mm dia x 175 mm long brass pipe, flared at top, soldered on brass 3 tiered circular base Trench Art, brass vase ...Paper in brass with name: LT LEE. Possible donor to Officers' MessVase, 50 mm dia x 175 mm long brass pipe, flared at top, soldered on brass 3 tiered circular basetrench art -
Bright & District Historical Society operating the Bright MuseumPurse Frame
... ...brass...Brass rectangular purse frame. Hinged along one side....purse goldfields buckland valley brass aldo gios Brass rectangular purse frame. ...Brass rectangular purse frame. Hinged along one side.purse, goldfields, buckland valley, brass, aldo gios -
Upper Yarra MuseumHand bell
... ...brass...Hand bell rung by hand. Brass bell with a wooden handle...Brass bell with a wooden handle Hand bell ...Hand bell rung by hand. Brass bell with a wooden handlePowelltown Primary Schoolwood, brass, bell, powelltown, hand bell school -
Coal Creek Community Park & MuseumPill roller, 1800's
... The board is made of mahogany with brass sides and matching brass grooves'. ...Apothecary Pill Maker of brass and mahogany, in two parts, the board and the roller. ...The board is made of mahogany with brass sides and matching brass grooves'. pill roller chemist Numerals. ...Ref: ebay sale same item description : 'Pill Maker dating from the late 1800s, used by chemists to mould ingredients into pills. It consists of two main parts, the board and the roller. The roller is made of wood with two handles. It fits over the sides of the board and has wheels to enable it to roll backwards and forwards. The underneath of the roller is fitted with a brass plate with grooves in it that match the board, enabling the mixture to be pressed into the grooves and formed into a tubular shape, ready to be weighed and cut into pills. The board is made of mahogany with brass sides and matching brass grooves'. Apothecary Pill Maker of brass and mahogany, in two parts, the board and the roller. The roller of thick wood with two handles, which fits over the sides of the board and has brass rollers to enable it to roll backwards and forwards. The underneath of the roller is fitted with a brass plate with grooves in it that match the board, enabling the mixture to be pressed into the grooves and formed into a tubular shape, to be weighed and cut into pills. The board is made of mahogany with brass sides and matching brass grooves. Numerals.pill roller, chemist -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Functional object - Australia Post Bag x 2, Australia Post, mid 20th Century
... 2 blue canvas Australia Post bags with brass eyelets used mid 20th Century to deliver mail to householders in the City of Moorabbin . ...2 Blue canvas bags with brass eyelets...2 blue canvas Australia Post bags with brass eyelets used mid 20th Century to deliver mail to householders in the City of Moorabbin . ...2 blue canvas Australia Post bags with brass eyelets used mid 20th Century to deliver mail to householders in the City of Moorabbin . Small bag has Australia Post Stamped on it and the large bag has no markings but has white rope threaded through the brass eyeletsAustralia Post Canvas Bags donated by Judy Clark the daughter of George Reed who lived and worked in the City of Moorabbin in 20th century 2 Blue canvas bags with brass eyeletsa) AUSTRALIA POST OFFICE 869 No 5 b) no marking ; white rope australia post, post offices, mail, bentleigh, moorabbin, mckinnon, ormond, cheltenham, highett, early settlers, reed george -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET WW1, WW2, FRAMED, Vander Toorren, Post 1919, post 1945
... At base of the frame is a brass plaque....Brass plaque "CAPTAIN Douglas George Phillips MC"...At base of the frame is a brass plaque. Award MEDAL SET WW1, WW2, FRAMED Vander Toorren ...DOUGLAS GEORGE PHILLIPS (born Bendigo, enlisted Bendigo) Enlisted No 3449 in the 11th reinforcements 7th Batt AIF on 14.7.1915 aged 18 years 2 months in Bendigo. He embarked for Eygpt on 18.12.1915. Promoted to Corporal 1.3.1916. Embarked for France 26.3.1916. Promoted to Sergeant 10.8.1916. Hospitalised with trench feet on 6.11.1916. Promoted 2nd Lieutenant 3.3.1917. Hospitalised with haemoptysis 20.7.1917. Promoted to Lieutenant 30.9.1917. WIA 4.10.1917 and remained on duty. Awarded the Military Cross for the same days actions. Discharged from the AIF 15.8.1919. He enlisted again on 28.9.1939 as V80050. At discharge on 12.3.1945 he was a Captain serving in No 12 Australian Garrison Coy. Ornate wood frame with glass over a brownish background. Inset at top is a sepia tone photo of an Officer in uniform. Centre is a description of service and award of an "MC". At the bottom is a mounted medal set, group of (5) re Lt D.G.Phillips MC. At base of the frame is a brass plaque.Brass plaque "CAPTAIN Douglas George Phillips MC"medals, bravery, framing, photograhy -
Bendigo Military MuseumWeapon - AMMUNITION ROUND (Cut away) Inert, ADI, Nov 2001
... Ammunition round 20 mm brass shell and cutaway of projectile for education purposes. ...On brass shell - 20 mm - DS - MK - AN 149. Mod 1 ALN073. ...Ammunition Round Inert Display On brass shell - 20 mm - DS - MK - AN 149. Mod 1 ALN073. ...Cutaway of round for display and education purpose.Ammunition round 20 mm brass shell and cutaway of projectile for education purposes. Brass shell tapered cone shape with rim at base for ejection of round and detonator at end. The projectile is cone shaped with yellow plastic covering half the round.On brass shell - 20 mm - DS - MK - AN 149. Mod 1 ALN073. WC859 LOT 83. ADI 11/01.ammunition, round, inert, display -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumAccessory - Brass trace buckle
... Brass trace buckle as imported and used by Holden and Frost Ca 1900...Brass trace buckle as imported and used by Holden and frost...Brass trace buckle as imported and used by Holden and Frost Ca 1900 Sold by Holden and FRost Brass trace buckle Military agricultural Civilian Ca1900 Brass trace buckle as imported and used by Holden and frost Accessory Brass trace buckle ...Brass trace buckle as imported and used by Holden and Frost Ca 1900Sold by Holden and FRostBrass trace buckle as imported and used by Holden and frostbrass trace buckle, military, agricultural, civilian ca1900 -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumEquipment - Horse ring
... Brass horse ring used in the manufacture of horse reigns and tackle imported by Holden and frost c1910...Brass bridle ring used in horse tackle...Brass horse ring used in the manufacture of horse reigns and tackle imported by Holden and frost c1910 Sold by Holden and Frost for military and civilian use c1910 equine agriculture military civillian Horse ring Brass bridle ring used in horse tackle Equipment Horse ring ...Brass horse ring used in the manufacture of horse reigns and tackle imported by Holden and frost c1910Sold by Holden and Frost for military and civilian use c1910Brass bridle ring used in horse tackleequine, agriculture, military, civillian, horse ring -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Functional object - Travel Trunk ,wood, brass handles, hinges and lock c1860
... A handmade wood travel trunk, with internal cupboard fastened by wing clips, side brass handles, brass hinges and a central brass lock with latch for padlock Early settlers used these handmade trunks to bring their worldly goods to the new Settlements in Australia c1850...A Handmade wood Travel Trunk , with internal cupboard, brass handles, lock and hinges c 1860...A handmade wood travel trunk, with internal cupboard fastened by wing clips, side brass handles, brass hinges and a central brass lock with latch for padlock Early settlers used these handmade trunks to bring their worldly goods to the new Settlements in Australia c1850 A typical travel trunk used by pioneer settlers as they traveled on sailing ships from Europe to Australia c 1852 pioneers moorabbin shire dendy's special survey 1842 brighto dendy henry were j.b. moorabbin roads board market gardeners early settlers bent thomas sailing ships emigration to melbourne 1850 methodist church henry box holloway josiah box willian poultry farmers flower farms orchards NIL A Handmade wood Travel Trunk , with internal cupboard, brass handles, lock and hinges c 1860 Functional object Travel Trunk ,wood, brass handles, hinges and lock c1860 ...A handmade wood travel trunk, with internal cupboard fastened by wing clips, side brass handles, brass hinges and a central brass lock with latch for padlock Early settlers used these handmade trunks to bring their worldly goods to the new Settlements in Australia c1850A typical travel trunk used by pioneer settlers as they traveled on sailing ships from Europe to Australia c 1852A Handmade wood Travel Trunk , with internal cupboard, brass handles, lock and hinges c 1860NILpioneers, moorabbin shire, dendy's special survey 1842 brighto, dendy henry, were j.b., moorabbin roads board, market gardeners, early settlers, bent thomas, sailing ships, emigration to melbourne 1850, methodist church, henry box, holloway josiah, box willian, poultry farmers, flower farms, orchards -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Spectrograph, Double Prism Optical
... Double Prism Optical Spectrograph made of standing L-shaped metallic base in grey enamel which supports a brass collimator/telescope abutting a wooden box containing two prisms and camera. ...Engraved on brass cylinder: “Adam Hilger Ltd London England” On end of brass cylinder: “Screw = 5m/m Adam Hilger Ltd London England No. ...Engraved on brass cylinder: “Adam Hilger Ltd London England” On end of brass cylinder: “Screw = 5m/m Adam Hilger Ltd London England No. ...Double Prism Optical Spectrograph made of standing L-shaped metallic base in grey enamel which supports a brass collimator/telescope abutting a wooden box containing two prisms and camera. Tradition has it that it was designed by Laby but there is no supporting evidence.Engraved on brass cylinder: “Adam Hilger Ltd London England” On end of brass cylinder: “Screw = 5m/m Adam Hilger Ltd London England No. F31.301/25403” -
Federation University Historical CollectionObject, Mystery Item
... A mechanism made of cast brass mounted onto a second hand timber base board. ...Brass plate on second handtimber base board "J. ...The diameter of the two brass domes is 6 cm. The space between the two brass domes from spindle to spindle is 7 cm. ...It is thought that this item may have been made for use at the Ballarat School of Mines. The use is unknown. At one time it was thought to have something to do with lens-making, but this is no longer thought to be the case. A photograph of this item has the catalogue number 01002.A mechanism made of cast brass mounted onto a second hand timber base board. Two horizontal coaxial shafts, each ending with a hemispherical cup, facing each other. The right hand shaft is fitted with a crank handle. The diameter of the two brass domes is 6 cm. The space between the two brass domes from spindle to spindle is 7 cm. Only one dome turns, the one attached to the handle. Brass plate on second handtimber base board "J. Sturrock, Dundee. Patentee. Wholesale Agents Jeffries & Co. Woolwich and London." ballarat school of mines, scientific equipment, scientific objects, j. sturrock -
Bright & District Historical Society operating the Bright MuseumBrass Handle
... brass...Brass handle, circular at one end. Two holes for attachment of missing part....brass goldfields buckland valley handle chinese Brass handle, circular at one end. ...Brass handle, circular at one end. Two holes for attachment of missing part.brass, goldfields, buckland valley, handle, chinese -
Federation University Historical CollectionDrawing Equipment, Ruler, Straight /Parallel Lines
... brass...Blue coated brass rule with straight edges. Mounted on grooved roller mounts. ...brass ruler engineers architects surveyors Blue coated brass rule with straight edges. ...Blue coated brass rule with straight edges. Mounted on grooved roller mounts. brass, ruler, engineers, architects, surveyors -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)Document - Sheet Music, Breezin Down Broadway!, 2002
... Goff Richards was a prominent brass band arranger and composer from Cornwall...22 Parts on A3 paper with full score for Brass Band...Goff Richards was a prominent brass band arranger and composer from Cornwall goff richards broadway irving berlin Thompson's Foundry Band inc. ...Goff Richards was a prominent brass band arranger and composer from Cornwall22 Parts on A3 paper with full score for Brass BandThompson's Foundry Band inc. Stamp in Red on top Breezin' Down Broadway! arr Goff Richards - Another Opening Another Show There's No Business Like Show Business Get Me To Church On Time (from My Fair Lady) Oklahoma! That's Entertainment Seventy Six Trombones goff richards, broadway, irving berlin -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumFunctional object - Conductors Bell, Conductors Bell Tramcar No. 34
... Displayed in wooden frame with brass plaque. Stamped at one end with "48" "1". ...Brass plaque reads "Tram No. 34 Last Tram LYDIARD St. ...Displayed in wooden frame with brass plaque. Stamped at one end with "48" "1". ...The bell from the final tram, Tram No. 34, to run on Lydiard Street North in 1971. Demonstrates a conductors communication or signal bell made for use on tramcars. A reminder of the network of trams that existed in Ballarat. Brass Conductor Communication Bell consisting of cast frame, bell pull part, one nut to secure the bell to the frame and two rivets securing for the bell pull part. Displayed in wooden frame with brass plaque. Stamped at one end with "48" "1". Brass plaque reads "Tram No. 34 Last Tram LYDIARD St. Nth. 19 -9- 71 ALLAN C JEFFREYS (DRIVER)". conductor, bell, trams, tramways, ballarat tramways, btm -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumFunctional object - Horse bit heavy snaffle, ca1910
... ...brass...Brass horse bit heavy snaffle, two T-bars joined in the middle with two rings attached on each bar...Horse bit used on horse tackle during the 19th century manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost Used on horse tackle 19th and 20th centuries Bit Equine brass Snuffle Brass horse bit heavy snaffle, two T-bars joined in the middle with two rings attached on each bar Functional object Horse bit heavy snaffle ...Horse bit used on horse tackle during the 19th century manufactured and sold by Holden and FrostUsed on horse tackle 19th and 20th centuries Brass horse bit heavy snaffle, two T-bars joined in the middle with two rings attached on each barbit, equine, brass, snuffle -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPlaque - Memorial Plaque, Captain William T. Pitcher, 1980
... brass...rectangular brass plaque mounted on a wooden board....England from April 1956 - November 1980 rectangular brass plaque mounted on a wooden board. Captain William T. ...The Blue Star Line was a British passenger and cargo shipping company formed in 1911, being in operation until 1998.rectangular brass plaque mounted on a wooden board.In dear memory of Captain William T. Pitcher Shipmaster in blue star line. England from April 1956 - November 1980brass, plaque, memorial, captain william t. pritcher, william, pritcher, blue star line -
Greensborough Historical SocietyClothing Accessories, Cufflinks, 1960s
... These cufflinks are circular brass with an inlay of cream 'pearl'....Pair of cufflinks with 'pearl' inlay and brass back....These cufflinks are circular brass with an inlay of cream 'pearl'. cufflinks Pair of cufflinks with 'pearl' inlay and brass back. ...Cufflinks are used to secure shirt cuffs and may also be an item of jewellery for men. These cufflinks are circular brass with an inlay of cream 'pearl'.Pair of cufflinks with 'pearl' inlay and brass back.cufflinks -
Cheese World MuseumMilking Machine, Bartram & Son, LKG Steam Operated Machine, 1906 (estimated)
... Removable top has pulsator mechanism which sealed the pail. Brass cover plate...Brass cover plate inscribed Trade Mark LKG. ...Removable top has pulsator mechanism which sealed the pail. Brass cover plate LKG Steam Operated Machine Milking Machine Bartram & Son ...This machine was the first double action (suction and pulsator) milking machine. This method is still in use today. Invented by Alexander Gillies,of Terang. The LKG milking machine is of State significance because it represents a high degree of technical achievement. It demonstrates the innovation developed by a Western District farmer, Alexander Gillies, that enabled dairy farms throughout Victoria to move successfully from hand milking to machine milking, thus contributing to the mechanisation of one of Victoria's major rural industries. Source: Cheese World Museum Significance Assessment, Lesley Alves, December 2009Cone shaped metal pail with a carry handle attached near the top and a tipping handle near the base. Removable top has pulsator mechanism which sealed the pail. Brass cover plateBrass cover plate inscribed Trade Mark LKG. Metal disc inscribed K136.dairy industry, machinery, milking machines, alexander gillies, terang -
Mont De LanceyFunctional object - Lamp - Kerosene, c.1900's
... The vintage brass kerosene lamp became popular in the mid-19th century after Canadian physician Abraham Gesner invented kerosene distillation in 1846. ...A vintage brass kerosene lamp with a clear glass chimney with frilled rim. ...The vintage brass kerosene lamp became popular in the mid-19th century after Canadian physician Abraham Gesner invented kerosene distillation in 1846. ...The vintage brass kerosene lamp became popular in the mid-19th century after Canadian physician Abraham Gesner invented kerosene distillation in 1846. Brass was prized for making the fuel reservoirs, burner collars, and stands because it resisted rust, supported heavy glass chimneys, and added a warm, decorative finish to Victorian homes.A vintage brass kerosene lamp with a clear glass chimney with frilled rim. The brass fuel reservoir has a simple lined pattern and fittings above to hold the burner and wick mechanisms.kerosene lamps, lamps, lighting -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionEquipment - Chesterman 66 foot tape measure
... circular stitched leather container housing 66 feet of fabric measuring tape with brass fittings...On both sides of container: Chesterman Sheffield England On brass pop-out winder: 66FT On fabric tape: Chesterfield Sheffield England Metallic 57...On both sides of container: Chesterman Sheffield England On brass pop-out winder: 66FT On fabric tape: Chesterfield Sheffield England Metallic 57 circular stitched leather container housing 66 feet of fabric measuring tape with brass fittings Equipment Chesterman 66 foot tape measure ...Prior to metrication, a variety of 66 foot (1 chain) tapes were standard issue for measuring timber. This unit was made in about 1910 The woven tape is reinforced with metal strands to prevent stretching.circular stitched leather container housing 66 feet of fabric measuring tape with brass fittingsOn both sides of container: Chesterman Sheffield England On brass pop-out winder: 66FT On fabric tape: Chesterfield Sheffield England Metallic 57 -
Orbost & District Historical Societywriting desk, before 1888
... A large brown leather portable writing desk. It has a brass handle on the top. Inside are copies of some Munro family documents in a document folder....On a brass plate-Presented to Mr A.B. Munro by the RESIDENTS OF ORBOST on his retirement as Post Master. ...He was also active in the promotion of the first brass band in Orbost. He was the son of Hector Munro. munro-archie writing-desk post-office On a brass plate-Presented to Mr A.B. ...This was presented to Mr A.D. Munro by the residents of Orbost on his retirement as postmaster in 1888. In 1883 the mail terminus was at Newmerella. In July 1883 it was extended to the north side of the river and Archie Munroe became Acting Post Master. He was Post Master until 1885 when the telegraph line came to Orbost.Archie Munro was a well-known Orbost identity who first operated a boot shop in Cameron's barn. He was also active in the promotion of the first brass band in Orbost. He was the son of Hector Munro.A large brown leather portable writing desk. It has a brass handle on the top. Inside are copies of some Munro family documents in a document folder.On a brass plate-Presented to Mr A.B. Munro by the RESIDENTS OF ORBOST on his retirement as Post Master. A.D. 1888munro-archie writing-desk post-office -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - BADGE, HAT, ARMY, Stokes Melbourne
... Both brass coloured centerpieces' are loose....Stamped on brass centrepiece "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY SERVICE CORPS" Printed in gold on blue enamel circle "MONI, SOIT, QUI. ...Both brass coloured centerpieces' are loose. Badge BADGE, HAT, ARMY Stokes Melbourne ...Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No.397661, collection. Refer Cat No 5492P for service details.Two RAASC Officer's metal hat badges. The badges are of bi-metal construction using silver and brass coloured metals. The silver metal background features a Queen's Crown and a seven pointed star. Centre piece is brass coloured and features a Royal Cypher encircled by a blue enameled band. On the back of 1, are two pins and brass fastening clips. 2. has two loops on two threaded rods for fastening. Both brass coloured centerpieces' are loose.Stamped on brass centrepiece "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY SERVICE CORPS" Printed in gold on blue enamel circle "MONI, SOIT, QUI. MAL. Y.PENSE" Stamped at back: “STOKES, MELB”badge, uniform, royal australian army service corps, kevin john herdman -
Bendigo Military MuseumPrint - NSAA LOGO FRAMED, unknown
... National Servicemen's Association Logo framed, square shape, blue and white colours with central map of Australia with crossed swords over with crown, eagle and anchor representing Navy, Army and Airforce. The frame has a brass inscribed plaque at the bottom....On the small brass plaque, "Presented to Bendigo RSL by NSAA Bendigo Sub Branch"...The frame has a brass inscribed plaque at the bottom. Print NSAA LOGO FRAMED ...The Bendigo Branch of the National Servicemen's Association was established Post 2000 and held their meetings at the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Rd.National Servicemen's Association Logo framed, square shape, blue and white colours with central map of Australia with crossed swords over with crown, eagle and anchor representing Navy, Army and Airforce. The frame has a brass inscribed plaque at the bottom.On the small brass plaque, "Presented to Bendigo RSL by NSAA Bendigo Sub Branch"brsl, smirsl, nsaa, -
Bendigo Military MuseumDomestic object - SWIVEL CHAIR, C.1960's
... One arm has a small brass plaque on. Seat and back rest are dark blue vinyl....On brass plaque, "Presented to Bendigo RSL by Mr W.B. ...One arm has a small brass plaque on. Seat and back rest are dark blue vinyl. ...This chair was possibly donated as a "Presidents Chair" by Bill Nicholls. Refer Cat No 149 for Bill Nicholls service history and Cat No 8073P for RSL history.Swivel Chair, timber construction light brown stain, arm rests, chair swivels on 4 legs with castors. One arm has a small brass plaque on. Seat and back rest are dark blue vinyl.On brass plaque, "Presented to Bendigo RSL by Mr W.B. Nicholls 10th. Feb. 1969"brsl, smirsl, chair -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkDomestic object - Toasting fork, Circa 1900's
... ...brass...Toasting fork, brass. Casting of cat handle and pierced tines, 3 tines. ...fork toasting brass Body of fork has several indentations Toasting fork, brass. ...Toasting fork, brass. Casting of cat handle and pierced tines, 3 tines. The body of the fork has been indented along its length in seveal places, appears to be post manufacture decoration.Body of fork has several indentationsfork, toasting, brass
