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Mont De Lancey
Domestic object - Mincer, Universal, Unknown
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 -
Clunes Museum
Tool - NAPPING HAMMER, CIRCA 1851
NAPPING HAMMER- CAST IRON EQUIPMENT USED IN MINING.local history, mining, equipment -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Equipment - Blotter
... Tools ...Rocker style blotters with replaceable blotting paper allow even blotting of ink from fountain or calligraphy pens. Curved bottomed ink blotter with protective cover. Blotter made of leather with wood handle on flat top and stitching around edge. Cover is folded cardboard.business, tools -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Flyer - "Golden Years of Eaglehawk" 9 September 1962
Blue paper/black print flyer - folded to form four pages. Bendigo & District Royal Historical Society of Victoria "Golden Years of Eaglehawk" 9 September 1962an exhibition of goldminimg tools, equipment and implements. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Gold Scales Weights
Troy ounces are slightly heavier than avoirdupois ounces that we commonly use. 1 troy ounce equals roughly 1 1/8 ounces and is used for the weighing of precious metals and gems. It is believed that the troy ounce dates back to the 16th century to the town of Troyes in Frances. This was a major trading centre for Europe and a standardised for of weights was needed. One troy ounce equalled 480 grains of barley.Four circular Troy weights - three have raised outer edge/lip with weight details imprinted in the centre. Large weight has the number 2 embossed in the middle. Second has the number 1.0 in the middle third has the number 1/2 in the middle. Fourth weight is solid and has a smaller inner circle. All appear to be made out of brass All taper down to smaller base.gold mining, gold mining equipment, gold mining history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Nesting weights
Troy ounces are slightly heavier than avoirdupois ounces that we commonly use. 1 troy ounce equals roughly 1 1/8 ounces and is used for the weighing of precious metals and gems. It is believed that the troy ounce dates back to the 16th century to the town of Troyes in Frances. This was a major trading centre for Europe and a standardised for of weights was needed. One troy ounce equalled 480 grains of barley.Two Sets of Troy weights all circular and tapering to the bottom plus two individual weights - 1oz. One Complete set of Troy weights round in shape and tapering to bottom with six inner weights imprinted with 6oz, 4oz, 2oz, 1oz and nothing on two inner smaller ones.2nd set is incomplete with three inner crucibles next size is missing and then smallest size 6oz 4oz 2oz 1oz . Two individual weights 1oz.gold mining, gold mining crucibles, gold mining equipment, gold smelting -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - WOOL WINDER
Wooden instrument for winding wool with circular base, a detachable top section which spins with four concertina arms.handcrafts, wool work equipment, wool winder -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - DARNING MUSHROOM
Wooden mushroom used for darning socks, stockings, etc, timber turned in shape of a mushroom with removable top.handcrafts, needlework equipment, darning -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - COFFEE GRINDER
Black cast iron coffee grinder with pull out drawer for catching ground coffee, gold coloured funnel on top for beans and a handle with wooden knob for turning grinder, brass screw & name plate on front, square base with holes for securing, hand made lid possibly cut from motor oil can.T & C Clark & Co Ltd Wolver Hampton Druertons improved Clark & Co Manufacturersdomestic equipment, food preparation, kitchen, k182 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - FOOD MINCER
Cast iron food mincer for seeding raisins, with handle & screw attachment for securing to bench or table, black wooden handle. Marked Landers Frary & Clark New Britain Conn. USA. Pat Nov 24.96 Wet the Raisins No 4 Crown.Landers Frary & Clarkdomestic equipment, food preparation, raisin seeder, k195 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - APPLE CORER & PEELER
Hand operated metal apple coere & peeler with screw attachment for mounting on bench or table, black wooden handle.Little Star Patented June.9.85domestic equipment, food preparation, kitchen, k205 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - CHEESE MILL
Hand operated cheese shredder, red cast iron, tin mill & wooden handle & press, with a screw attachment for mounting on bench or table.Tala England No 664domestic equipment, food preparation, kitchen, k207.1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - CAST IRON CHARCOAL BURNING FLAT IRON
Former catalog # 119. Cast Iron Charcoal burning Flat Iron. Curved triangular shape with black turned wooden handle. The chimney has a filigree patterning at the end of the spout. The attachments on the top of the iron are missing. Approximately 16cm x 20 cm. The rear hatch is approximately 2cm in diameter and covered by a swivel hatch with a figurine resembling a human face?.human face Figurinedomestic equipment, laundering, iron -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - BOX OF DRAWING PINS
Box of drawing pins. Box is labelled (brand) ''Mars'' - Made in Germany. Approx 1/2 full of pins that are (probably?) original Mars brand pins.. Box is inscribed with handwritten 1/3 4? On the top label.domestic equipment, containers, pins -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - DAISY NEEDLE
Rectangular cardboard box containing a brass plate and wire sewing instrument marked Daisy.The Great Western Machine or Daidt Needle V.Coat of arms R. Bourkes (Patent) Bourkeshandcrafts, needlework equipment -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - INK WELL
Small white ceramic ink well for a school desk.commerce, office equipment, ink well -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - HARRIS COLLECTION: NUTCRACKER
Cast iron nutcracker. The item is approx 20.5 cm in length, 11.5 height and 7 cm width. The base and the handle are decorated in a flowery design. On the inside of the handle the number 264 is stamped and on the base very faintly the letters J F Y Co. The item has some rust and looks well used, but otherwise is in very good condition. From George Harris estate.domestic equipment, food consumption, nut cracker -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - BENDIGO ELECTRONIC COMPANY SCALEBUOY, 1940 - 1950
Invented by a member of the Abbott family of Bendigo, scalebuoys came in various sizes and had a variety of uses such as the mining industry to prevent scale build up in boilers, automotive for car radiators and domestic for water purification. Its essential part is a sealed glass bulb containing a small amount of mercury and a combination of gases.This particular variety was made to be connected to a water tap with a screw attachment and a small outlet pipe. Scalebuoy sent to Alan Cowling from work colleague, Pat Curran in Tasmania. Pat Curran was working as the CEO of a retirement village and found the scalebuoys in the equipment there. Noting the Bendigo manufacturing logo, he decided to send it to Alan. The original owner of the scalebuoys is unknown.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - BENDIGO ELECTRONIC COMPANY SCALEBUOY, 1940-1950's
Scalebuoy. Invented by Hartley Abbott & patented under the name of the Bendigo Electronic Company, made in various sizes & for different applications, such as to prevent scaling in the boilers at mines. Made up of a sealed glass bulb containing mercury and gasses enclosed within a chromed wire cage & with a chromed handle. The one shown being a hand held shaker model. Scalebuoy sent to Alan from work colleague, Pat Curran in Tasmania. Pat Curran was working as the CEO of a retirement village and found the scalebuoys in the equipment there. Noting the Bendigo manufacturing logo he decided to send it to Alan. Original owner is not known.Bendigo Electronic Coy Ltd A. C. Scalebuoysciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - 'LIGHTNING' WINDING MECHANISM FOR BUTTER CHURN?
'Lightning' Winding Mechanism for Butter Churn. 4 Qt' Embossed on the mechanism (Previously in Box $45 from Mechanincs Institute Eaglehawk)domestic equipment, food preparation, kitchen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - FIRST FEDERAL ELECTION PENCIL, 29/03/1901
Thick Blue Pencil with paper note glued to it reading 'Pencil (used?) At First Federal Election for Senate on 29th march 1901 at (Roust st?) By James G. Owen Deputy Returning Officer Federated Parliament of Australia.domestic equipment, writing equipment -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - PEN NIBS
Pen Nibs (box of ) 72 nibs / Dark red cardboard box labelled - 'Sands & Mc Dougall Pty Ltd , Aerial Pen nibs marked the same.'Sands & Mc Dougall Pty Ltddomestic equipment, writing equipment, 'sands & mc dougall pty ltd , / - aerial pen nibs -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - MCCOLL,RANKIN,STANISTREET COLLECTION: COMPANY SEAL
Collection,McColl,Rankin,Stanistreet. Cast iron hand press company seal for the South Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Company, used to seal all official documents pertaining to the South Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Company. Black enamelled body and handle with brass seal, painted in white South Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Co. N.L & on other side S.NG.commerce, office equipment, company seal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - MCCOLL,RANKIN,STANISTREET COLLECTION: COMPANY SEAL
Collection: McColl, Rankin, Stanistreet. Cast iron hand press company seal for the Central Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Company, used to seal all official documents pertaining to the Central Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Company. Black enamelled body with gold floral decoration, lever with wooden handle & brass seal. Painted in white C.N.Gwy.commerce, office equipment, company seal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - MCCOLL,RANKIN,STANISTREET COLLECTION: COMPANY SEAL SOUTH NEW MOON MINE COMPANY
Collection: McColl, Rankin, Stanistreet. Cast iron hand press company seal for the South New Moon Gold Mining Company, used to seal all official documents pertaining to the New Moon Gold Mining Company. Black enamelled body and lever with wooden handle and decorated with gold and painted flowers.commerce, office equipment, company seal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - MCCOLL,RANKIN,STANISTREET COLLECTION: COMPANY SEAL
Collection McColl,Rankin,Stanistreet. Cast iron hand press company seal for a gold mining company. Signs of red and gold painted decoration.commerce, office equipment, company seal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - MCCOLL,RANKIN,STANISTREET COLLECTION: COMPANY SEAL
Collection McColl,Rankin,Stanistreet. Cast iron hand press company seal for the Central Napoleon Gold Mining Company, used to seal all official documents pertaining to the Central Napoleon Gold Mining Company. Black enamelled body and handle with brass seal, written in white paint C.Nap.commerce, office equipment, company seal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - MCCOLL,RANKIN,STANISTREET COLLECTION: COMPANY SEAL
Collection McColl,Rankin,Stanistreet. Cast iron hand press company seal for the East Clarence Gold Mining Company, used to seal all official documents pertaining to the East Clarence Gold Mining Company. Black enamelled body and handle with brass seal, written in white paint E.Clarance.commerce, office equipment, company seal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - MCCOLL,RANKIN,STANISTREET COLLECTION: COMPANY SEAL
Collection McColl, Rankin, Stanistreet. Cast iron hand press company seal for the Forbes Carshalton Gold Mining Company, used for sealing all official documents pertaining to the Forbes Carshalton Gold Mining Company. Black enamelled base and handle with brass seal & gold trim, painted in white paint Carsh.commerce, office equipment, company seal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - MCCOLL,RANKIN,STANISTREET COLLECTION: COMPANY SEAL
Collection McColl,Rankin,Stanistreet. Cast iron handpress company seal for the New Monument Gold Mining Company, used to seal all official documents pertaining to the New Monument Gold Mining Company. Black enamelled cast iron base and handle with Brass seal. Scratched into enamel New Mon & written in white paint New Monument.commerce, office equipment, company seal