The mantel clock has a rich history that dates back to the 18th century. These smaller clocks were designed during an age when people wanted elegant timepieces that fit on mantels or shelves. Their compact size and decorative designs made them a popular choice for homes of the time. They graced the mantelpieces or tables in homes, serving as both functional timepieces and sophisticated decorations. These clocks often feature ornate wooden carvings and intricate designs, with their gentle ticking and chimes adding a cozy ambiance to living spaces. It is from the home of Mr and Mrs Parker. It belonged to Mr Parker senior.A very ornately carved dark timber mantel pendulum clock with a white face and a brass clock face surround. It has black roman numerals and black metal hands. The Ansonia Clock Co. Manufacturers USA Trademark A is printed on the face. It has an ornate brass pendulum and the internal workings are visible. The very ornately embossed in gold decorated glass front door opens. There are two spirit plumb levels inside, one is aluminium metal and is attached to the wall, the other is brass with Wm Hunt Level Co with a triangle on top stamped on it. There is a brass key No.7 with two holes on the top of the winder handle. The Ansonia Clock Co. Manufacturers USA Trademark A. printed on the dial. Wm Hunt Level Co. stamped on the level.mantel clocks, clocks, timepieces, shelf clocks

The mantel clock has a rich history that dates back to the 18th century. These smaller clocks were designed during an age when people wanted elegant timepieces that fit on mantels or shelves. Their compact size and decorative designs made them a popular choice for homes of the time. They graced the mantelpieces or tables in homes, serving as both functional timepieces and sophisticated decorations. These clocks often feature ornate wooden carvings and intricate designs, with their gentle ticking and chimes adding a cozy ambiance to living spaces. It was used by Henry and Martha Sebire at Mont De Lancey. It was part of the original furnishings of the dining room. Marie Colling (Sebire) is the great granddaughter of Henry and Martha Sebire.A dark brown wooden carved cased pendulum mantel clock with a highly decorated floral and column transfer design on the hinged glass front and black roman numerals and hands on the white face. It chimes on the hour.Marked inside "Ansonia Clock Co"clocks, mantel clocks, shelf clocks

Designed by Dr Paluel Flagg around 1915 and later used for 25 years. This laryngoscope blade was designed to meet certain expectations about laryngeal richness and to avoid major tracheal injuries in patients. (Ball, 2014) Article reference: C. M. Ball & R. N. Westhorpe. 2014. Anaesthesia & Intensive Care. Nov 2014, Vol. 42 Issue 6, p687-688. 2p.Complete laryngoscope used by Dr Lennard Travers. Medium sized Flagg straight blade with a slight curve at the distal end and a 'U' shape canal. The handle has a serrated grip for easy use and it is also a container for two batteries, it has a switch on its base. The full piece has visible and deep scratches over the top of blade around the stamped blade type inscription. The base of the blade has a worn surface with a slight discolouration due its use. No presence of led light bulb on blade. Minor scratches on handle base battery deposit with an ON - OFF switch black button. Stamped on blade, FLAGG LARYNGOSCOPE Stamped on top handle blade base, AUBURN, [W/A seal], N.Y.U.S.A. Stamped on the handle base power source button, ON [red colour], OFF [blue colour]flagg, laryngoscope, flagg blade, button, battery handle, straight blade

Camoflage USArmy Four pockets on the front with TAC signName "WATSON" over right pocket with "US ARMY" over left pocket

Instrument of surrender for Japanese declaring terms of surrender.

New instruments were created using as archetype Physick´s tonsilotome model. Fahnestock, in the United States, 1832, Mackenzie in London, 1880, Brunings in 1908 and Sluder in 1911 in the United "States developed similar equipment. Greenfield Sluder, an ENT doctor, in Saint Louis was not the first to use the guillotine-cutter for tonsillectomy, but he published a study, in 1912, in which he affirmed to have reached 99.6% of success in his surgeries through this technique (1,2). They all aimed to accomplish surgery as fast as they could, especially in children, for the account of the lack of anesthetic techniques." Retrieved from URL: http://www.internationalarchivesent.org/additional/acervo_eng.asp?id=395 Sluder's Tonsil Guillotine large size. This metal piece of tonsillectomy equipment was designed by Greenfield Sluder in 1911. The piece has generalised oxidation spots on its surface but mostly founded over the top retractile arm blade holder and handle, also has sulphated areas at the base of the handle surface with a bluish colouration. This piece has a screw attached on top of the arm as part of the adjustable blade retractile system.sluder, greenfield, tonsil, guillotine, tonsillectomy

Designed by Dr Paluel Flagg around 1915 and later used for 25 years. This laryngoscope was designed to meet certain expectations about laryngeal access and to avoid major tracheal injuries in patients (Ball, 2014). Article reference: C. M. Ball & R. N. Westhorpe. 2014. Anaesthesia & Intensive Care. Nov 2014, Vol. 42 Issue 6, p687-688. 2p.Flagg laryngoscope handle only. The handle has a serrated grip for easy use; it is also a container for two batteries and has a switch on its base with an ON - OFF switch black button which quite rusty. The handle has a screw on top of it, used to secure the blade. The full piece has minor scratches over its surface. It has a small crack in the switch area and a missing screw bellows it. The handle has an inscription about the manufacturer company seal and name stamped at the top of the handle ring.Stamped on top handle blade base, AUBURN, [W/A seal], N.Y.U.S.A. Stamped on the handle base power source button, ON [red colour], OFF [blue colour]flagg, handle, switch, laryngoscope

Designed by Dr Paluel Flagg around 1915 and later used for 25 years. This laryngoscope blade was designed to meet certain expectations about laryngeal richness and to avoid major tracheal injuries in patients. (Ball, 2014) Article reference: C. M. Ball & R. N. Westhorpe. 2014. Anaesthesia & Intensive Care. Nov 2014, Vol. 42 Issue 6, p687-688. 2p.Small sized Flagg straight blade with a slight curve at the distal end and a 'U' shape canal with light bulb attached. The piece has a general excellent condition and brightness over its surface. The laryngoscope blade type is stamped on top of the blade and the manufacturer seal is located at the base back side of the blade. Stamped on top of the blade, FLAGG LARYNGOSCOPE Stamped seal at the base back side, W/A [inside a triangle shape]flagg, light bulb, straight blade, welch allyn company (wa)

Dr. Allen De Vilbiss (1841-1917) of Toledo, Ohio, developed his first atomiser around 1887. This device was designed to allow for dissolving cocaine, as a local anaesthetic agent, in oil, and spraying into the nose and throat. In the early to mid 20th Century, The DeVilbiss Company began making perfume atomisers instead of medical ones. Red, heavy cardboard box with manufacturer's label at one end, containing a glass bottle with metal spray attachment, and a khaki rubber bulb for pumping liquid through the atomiser.Stamped into top of metal atomiser: DE VILBISS TOLEDO USAatomiser, local anaesthetic

The main component of the nitrous oxide gasometer is a reflective white metal urn-shaped chamber from which an outlet valve and circular moulded tap allows for the flow of gas. A rectangular frame sits atop the chamber and comprises ornately decorated metal flourishes and three white metal anchoring pipes, two attached to each side of the chamber and one attached to the centre of the two-tiered, domed lid. The gasometer sits atop a Y-shaped cast iron stand, ornately decorated with metallic golden brass paint, with a circular base. There is also a black cast iron ring that is attached to the stand. Manufactured by Buffalo Dental Manufacturing Company, Buffalo NY.Inscription on base. "B.D.M. CO, BUFFALO N.Y." Inscription on vertical. "1 2 3" Inscription on upper side of top ring. "J. DEMAREST//PAT.FEB.15.1876." Inscription on lower side of top ring. "15"gasometer, nitrous oxide, storage, anaesthesia, dentistry, chloroform, ether, b.d.m. co

United States of America Navy Cross Medal.medals naval, military usa, ron mills collection

Flag, United States of America. (50 Stars, Print.)flag/banner, 1967, general

Small silver metal alarm with large ringer on the top. Roman numerals on clock face. Two small legs on front. Includes second hand. Not in working order.Manufactured by …. New York United States of America.

1. United States of America flag - printed with metal fittings 2. Scarf1. 2YD USA 2. Regimental scarf - black background with red diamond shapes with number 2

Henry Sutton is a talented world-wide accepted inventor with inventions relating to the telephone, photography, wireless, cars, motorcycles, and bicycles as well as many more inventions. Henry was also one of four brothers that ran the Sutton's Music Store after the death of their Father Richard Sutton. Henry Sutton taught Applied Electricity at the Ballarat School of Mines in 1883 to 1886.Foolscap sized document relating to the patent of the "explosive engine". Read seal on front cover and bound by a blue ribbon.Stamp from International Patent and Trademarks office, Edward Waters and Son. Handwritten Case 2 with circle around it.usa, henry sutton, united states of america, patent, explosive engine, combustion engine, edward waters and son, walter smythe bayton

Henry Sutton is a talented world-wide accepted inventor with inventions relating to the telephone, photography, wireless, cars, motorcycles, and bicycles as well as many more inventions. Henry was also one of four brothers that ran the Sutton's Music Store after the death of their Father Richard Sutton. Henry Sutton taught Applied Electricity at the Ballarat School of Mines in 1883 to 1886.Foolscap sized document relating to the patent of the "speed regulators for explosive engine". Red seal on front cover and bound by a blue ribbon.usa, henry sutton, united states of america, patent, explosive engine, combustion engine, edward waters and son, walter smythe bayton, speed regulators

50th Anniversary_ special Edition _ Pearl HarborNewspaper Special Edition 50th Anniversary Pearl Harbor.The Australian 50th Anniversary Special Edition Pearl Harbor December 7th 1981entry of united states of america in to world war 2, 50th annaversary of in the australian newspaper 7/12/1981

Arthur Oswald Dixon was an Officer on the SS Durham when the ship arrived in the US.One fold printed paper document with glued ID photograph of Athrur Oswald Dixon, his left thumb fingerprint, some identification information (nationality, place of birth, age, description), stamped and signed by immigration inspector.arthur oswald dixon, seamanship, masters, officers, seamen, sailors, seafarers, crew, united states of america, usa, immigration, identification, 1919, ss durham, england, liverpool, british

Alan Charles Quinn went to sea at the age of 16 and photographed his work and the places he visited. He has left behind a pictorial autobiography enclosed in a number of photograph albums. Also included in the Alan Charles Quinn Collection are a series of letters written to and from his mother during his time at sea.Black and white photograph of bollards in the water at San Francisco. There is some rippling of the water in the front of the photograph with complete calm toward the rear. In the background and to the right is a pier with what appears to be an upturned boat on the pier. There is a visible fog or mist through the background of the photograph.Blue/green ink, handwritten on reverse: "23.11.49". Pencil markings: "K8/B" mission-to-seafarers, missions-to-seamen, alan-charles-quinn, docks, san-francisco, bollards, pier, california, united states of america, usa

Print of painting of Signing of World War II Peace Treaty between Japan and USA includes various military personnel, Clem Scale top left.world war ii, japan, united states of america, military, clem scale

Blue hard covered books. .2) Volume III Irrrigation Structures and Distrubution Systemirrigation, water canals, tunnels, flumes, pipes, concrete pipes, wrought iron and steel pipes, wooden pipes, california, diversion works, weirs, spillways, canals, check gates, railroad crossing, america, united states of america, university of california, yellowstone river, colorado, arizona, windlass hoist, twin falls, idaho, arkansas valley, truckee-carson, salmon river, umatilla, cippoletti weir box

Coloured photographs and itinarychatham-holmes collection, elizabeth chatham, philip chatham, united states of america, canada, san francisco, eureka, gold beach, otter crest, portland, seattle, vancouver, banff, calgary

A book titled 'The Life of Sir Walter Raleigh Statesman, Soldier, Traveller and Historian. The typical man of the Elizabethan Age; explorer of Guiana and founder of Virginia; court favourite and political martyr.' London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 1 -15pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 'Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, sir walter raleigh, lydia chancellor, collection, sir walter raleigh, the life of sir walter raleigh, person, male, individual, soldier, traveller, historian, penny books, history, guiana, virginia, united states of america, american politics, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, biographies, penny books, advertisements

A black and white photograph of the Bendigo Teachers' College farewell social for Mr. and Mrs. Colin Archibald from the United States. Some people in the photo have been named - Ms. Jessie Burnett, Mrs. Petrie, Ms. D. Hollyoch, Mr. Colin Archibald, Mr. Neil Taylor, Mr. Maurice Pratt and Mr. Len Pryor (Principal). 24th May 1955.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college staff, ms. j. burnett, mrs. petrie, ms. dulcie holyoch, mr. colin archibald, mr. neil taylor, mr. maurice pratt, mr. len pryor, male, female, tertiary education, teacher training, united states of america

A damaged hard covered book titled ''The Complete Works of William Ellery Channing, D.D. New Edition. London and Glasgow, Richard Griffin and Company, 1855. 595 pgs. Written on the inside cover are the words, 'J. Edwards the Yr. Solicitor. 55 Bourke Street West Melbourne. October 1859. A handwritten index has been written on the inside front page.William Ellery Channing, D.D.books, collections, essays, book, books, literature, essays, fiction, non fiction, john milton, napoleon bonaparte, fenelon, english literature, slavery, united states of america, emancipation, christianity, war, religion, infidelity, religion

A box with pictures of dogs on the front. Contains newspaper and magazine cuttings on America in the 1960s. Much on the Kennedy family. Sources include, 'The Sun,' 'The Age' and 'The Herald.Americanahistory, lydia chancellor, collection, america, the united states of america, history, kennedy family

Brown lether pistol holster which attaches to a belt. (no pistol). Silver coloured press studs x 2Pacemaker Pat 3.126.136 BPM-9 Press studs Bucheimer Made Since 1884gun holster, united states of america

Ornate belt Buckle in heavy Metal depicting American Flag: Eagle in Flight. Soldier holding rifle in jungle setting Banner at top with Vietnam Veteran in red "And Proud of It" in center.Made in USA. Copyright 1988belt buckle, united states of america, vietnam veterans