From the Betty McPhee writing equipment collectionWhite glass round bottle shaped from neck down to a round edge on the bottle.commerce, office equipment / stationery, domestic items, writing equipment

A small box of ball-pointed pen nibs (7 left). A yellow, red and black box containing metal no. 5 & 6M grey nibs. Named as balled-pointed pens, 2L Flewitt's Patent. On back: Suitable for writing in Every position, glide over. Any paper, never scratch nor stick in the paper. Manufactured by D. Leonards & Co. Birmingham. Solely for Ormiston & Glass Ltd. Contractors to H.M. Government 28 Newgate St., London ECcommerce, office equipment / stationery, domestic items, writing equipment

From the Betty McPhee Writing equipment collection.Asmall thin red lead pencil with a china decoration on the top of a woman's head wearing a green cloche hat.domestic items, writing equipment

From the Betty McPhee writing collectionSilver propelling pencil with clip for pocket and with a fancy top.Patented No 179290domestic items, writing equipment

From the Betty McPhee Writing Collection.A grey metal pencil sharpener decorated with two ringsdomestic items, writing equipment

Ink wells belonged to Anthony Docherty of West Footscray who died in 1934.Two metal ink well set on a round metal base covered in brown & cream mottled celluloid.Made in Germanydomestic items, writing equipment

Glass ink bottle green tinge, no stopperdomestic items, writing equipment

Given to Grant Matterley's aunt by Post Office Karramonas on her retirement.Large Metal ink well with heavy round base with ink well and hinged lid in centre. Holes for pens. Ink well lifts out.domestic items, writing equipment

Black bakelite fountain pen with gold trim.domestic items, writing equipment

Round typewriter eraser.Ormiston - Typewriterdomestic items, writing equipment

Donated to the Society by Mayor, Cr. Helen Buckingham on behalf of the City of Whitehorse.Thin black pen with City of Whitehorse and logo.civic mementoes, souvenirs, domestic items, writing equipment

Two expansion rings attached to metal clip which would be attached in a pocket.Terry's No, 650|Patterned & registered|Made in England.domestic items, writing equipment

Galvanised zinc buckets are used for a range of purposes in a household. This could range from holding wet clothes to removing ashes from a fireplace. They are common items, typically following a standard form. Galvanised round metal bucket with wider top than base, two riveted metal loops on rim for swinging metal handle. household equipment, domestic items, buckets

Galvanised zinc buckets are used for a range of purposes in a household. This could range from holding wet clothes to removing ashes from a fireplace. They are common items, typically following a standard form.Galvanised round metal bucket with wider top than base, two riveted metal loops on rim for swinging metal handle. buckets, cleaning equipment, domestic objects

Glass square walled bottle of black ink used for replenishing stamp pads. Labelled, black metal screw top. In white on a black paper label, "Superior / Rubber Stamp Pad / Ink".domestic items, writing equipment, glass technology, bottles

A meat grinder or mincer was used for mincing or fine chopping of raw or cooked meat, fish, vegetables or similar food. It replaced tools like a mincing knife.A small vintage cast iron mincer with a wooden handle attached to the long cast iron handle. It can be screwed to a table or bench, secured tightly by a two pronged claws. It has a white enamel coated funnel at the top for the meat to be pushed into the mechanism which when the handle is turned operates the inner mechanism which forces the minced meat out through a side opening. The cast iron handle is curved.'Loveload London 1'domestic objects, kitchen equipment, cooking equipment, meat grinders, meat mincers

A meat grinder or mincer was used for mincing or fine chopping of raw or cooked meat, fish, vegetables or similar food. It replaced tools like a mincing knife.A vintage cast iron mincer with a wooden handle attached to the long cast iron handle. It can be screwed to a table or bench, secured tightly by a two pronged claws. It has a funnel at the top for the meat to be pushed into the mechanism which when the handle is turned operates the inner mechanism which forces the minced meat out through a side opening. The cast iron handle is curved.'2 UNIVERSAL' is stamped on the front of the mincer. Stamped on the front side of the handle - ' L. F&C. NEW BRITAIN. CONN.U.S.A.' On the inside of the cast iron handle is stamped - 'PATENT 12 1897. PAT.MAY 15.1909. 4.18. 1899. D.R.ENG 10'...... and several other numbers which are hard to decipher.domestic objects, kitchen equipment, cooking equipment, meat grinders, meat mincers

A meat grinder or mincer was used for mincing or fine chopping of raw or cooked meat, fish, vegetables or similar food. It replaced tools like a mincing knife.'Beatrice' brand vintage cast iron mincer with a red wooden handle with two attachments. It can be screwed to a table or bench, secured tightly by a two pronged claw. It has a funnel at the top for the meat to be pushed into the mechanism which when the handle is turned operates the inner mechanism which forces the minced meat out through a side opening. The cast iron handle is slightly shaped near the main body of the mincer.'No. 318' 'Beatrice'meat mincers, domestic objects, kitchen equipment, cooking equipment

A meat grinder or mincer was used for mincing or fine chopping of raw or cooked meat, fish, vegetables or similar food. It replaced tools like a mincing knife.A vintage cast iron mincer with a brown wooden handle attached to the long cast iron handle. It can be screwed to a table or bench, secured tightly by a two pronged claws. It has a funnel at the top for the meat to be pushed into the mechanism which when the handle is turned operates the inner mechanism which forces the minced meat out through a side opening. The cast iron handle is curved.'No 3 Scandia'domestic objects, kitchen equipment, cooking equipment, meat grinders, meat mincers

Mary Russell brought household items to Australia from England in 1934. Her mother, Elizabeth Russell used the writing desk that was originally given to her mother, Agnes Marian Byrne when she went to boarding school. Agnes used it all her life. Desk damaged by a visiting child who forced the desk closed/open at one point. Estimated that Agnes went to school about 1830'sA square wooden box with brass inlay decoration on lid and front around lock. Hinged lid opens to be a writing surface of velvet. At lock end, groove for pens and small well for ink bottle. Key (not to be used) is in the ink well. Base lined with green hessian glued on. Lid and base angled to give sloping writing surface. A total of 12 items including the box.domestic items, writing equipment, handcrafts, woodwork

A meat grinder or mincer was used for mincing or fine chopping of raw or cooked meat, fish, vegetables or similar food. It replaced tools like a mincing knife.A vintage cast iron mincer with a wooden handle attached to the long cast iron handle. It can be screwed to a table or bench, secured tightly by a two pronged claws. It has a funnel at the top for the meat to be pushed into the mechanism which when the handle is turned operates the inner mechanism which forces the minced meat out through a side opening. The cast iron handle is curved.British Made National. 25domestic objects, kitchen equipment, cooking equipment, meat grinders, meat mincers

A meat grinder or mincer was used for mincing or fine chopping of raw or cooked meat, fish, vegetables or similar food. It replaced tools like a mincing knife.A cast iron mincer with a wooden handle attached to the long cast iron handle. It can be screwed to a table or bench, secured tightly by a two pronged claws. It has a funnel at the top for the meat to be pushed into the mechanism which when the handle is turned operates the inner mechanism which forces the minced meat out through a side opening. The cast iron handle is curved. There are three mincing attachments tied with string.'UNIVERSAL' is stamped on the top of the mincer. Stamped on the front side of the handle - ' L.P. F&C. NEW BRITAIN. CONN.U.S.A.' On the inside of the cast iron handle is stamped - 'PATENT 10.2.1897. PATENT.MAY 15.1900. 4.18. 1890...... and several other numbers which are difficult to decipher.domestic objects, kitchen equipment, cooking equipment, meat grinders, meat mincers

Wooden ink well stand with two glass ink bottles with lids. Stand has inserts for bottles, a long rounded inset to hold instruments, one drawer and a curved handle. Glass bottles are square and have metal around the lip.domestic items, writing equipment

Box of very small pencils containing 8 pencils and one holder'The Nota Bene Pencils Nickel Plated with 12 Refills'domestic items, writing equipment, pencils

From the Betty McPhee writing equipment collectionRound brown coloured stone ware ink well.commerce, office equipment / stationery, domestic items, writing equipment

Letter Opener with ivory blade. Handle covered with animal skin with a carved cloven hoof.domestic items, writing equipment

From the Betty McPhee writing equipment collectionSmall clear glass ink bottle. It has a grove on either side to rest pen.commerce, office equipment / stationery, domestic items, writing equipment

Circular letter holder on stand. Green leather ' leaves' in circle to hold letters. Alphabet letters on leaves. Leaves pull out with ruled lines.domestic items, writing equipment

Butter pats were common from about 1850 - 1920. These wooden pats were used to shape the butter on a butter board into pieces, instead of by hand as the butter was soft. The freshly churned butter was pressed to remove the watery buttermilk and to distribute added salt though the butter. They were also sometimes called Scotch Hands.A vintage long pale wooden rectangular butter pat, with a shaped handle. It does not have ribs on one side.butter, butter pats, kitchen equipment, food preparation, domestic items, cooking equipment

Item issued to Edward (ted) Kennedy 2nd AIFEnameled mug, grey with black rim. Inscription on base indicates property of Dept. of Defence.On base in black: "D ^ D"military - equipment, domestic items - food & drink consumption