Presumed worn by Mrs C.V Schooling as noted written on the piece of paper underneath the burgundy mount inside the case.A ladies watch with a purple patterned enamel surround, a white face and black roman numerals surrounded by tiny gold dots around the edge of the face. It has a metal grooved winder on the right of the face which moves the hands but the watch doesn't keep time. The wristband is brown leather with a Reg. No on the back and has a gold coloured buckle. Is is in its original lidded case - CYMA brand, although the brand is not written on the watch itself. The case has a purple label on the top lid with an illustration of a black and gold watch with gold roman numerals behind it. CYMA - on time all the time is written below. Inside the lid is the brand and a statement about the guarantee. It sits on a burgundy velvet mount. Underneath the mount is a handwritten message from the wearer stating that the watch doesn't keep time. On the bottom of the box is writing in grey pencil with many words indecipherable. Some ink words are seen.CYMA - on time all the time is written on the top of the case lid. Inside the lid is written - CYMA - This Cyma watch is free from any defect of construction and is guaranteed to keep accurate time if not misused. On the small piece of paper under the burgundy mount is written - The watch was gaining 4 or 5 hours a day - then stopped, I do hope it can be made to go again - CVS, From Mrs C.V Schooling, Penshurst. On the back of the leather band is imprinted Reg No Victor 2watches, timepieces, watchbands, watchcases

Three sheets of Gordon brand blotting paper.blotting paper, writing equipment

Pen-wipers or pen-cleaners were invented to prolong the usefulness of their pens by keeping them clean and dry between uses. This helped to prevent rusting of the nib from water-based inks. In the 1890s and 1900s, with the rise of the fountain pen, pen-cleaners remained a popular desktop accessory, since they could still be used to wipe away the excess ink from the nib and feed of a pen, once it had been refilled in an inkwell. Pen-cleaners died out in the second half of the 1900s when people started using ballpoint pens.This item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. A blue/mauve glass bowl on 6 petal shaped metal feet. It contains a central black brush which was used to clean the ink from metal pen nibs.domestic items, writing implements, pen and ink

From Captain Badge - Mitcham Technical School.Oval burgundy with gold writing "Senior Student " badge.Senior student on back K.G. Luke - Melbournemitcham technical school, badge

Green tobacco tin with blue decoration and blue writing.The Greys Size Two Silk Cut Virginia| Major Drapkin & Co. London Branch of the United Kingdom Co Pty Ltd.personal effects, smoking accessories

Masonic badge, white with black writing. Prince George Lodge no. 474 on outside. In the centre Bro. C.F. Schilling.organisation, masonic lodge, badge

Ink wells like this were commonly used from the 19th to early 20th century, before fountain pens and ballpoint pens became mainstream. They were placed on desks for convenient access to ink, often paired with dip pens or quills. The letter opener was used to carefully slice open envelopes without tearing the paper, an essential tool for offices and formal correspondence. This set appears to be handcrafted, possibly a souvenir or decorative desk piece, incorporating natural wood for an artistic touch.This is a wooden ink well and letter opener set, commonly used for writing and correspondence. The ink well base is crafted from a natural wood slab, maintaining its organic shape with visible grain and bark edges. A small circular ink well container is embedded into the wood, with a hinged wooden lid that can be lifted to access the ink reservoir. The ink well also features a metal pen holder rail, designed to hold a fountain pen or dip pen when not in use. There is a small metal fitting embedded into the wood, possibly for securing accessories or refilling ink. The letter opener is made of wood and a polished horn or resin blade, with a curved, elegant design for slicing open envelopes. Wooden Ink Well and Pen Holder engraved "Commonwealth Trades Writing Championship Vic 1948 Head Teacher J.C. CAMERSON Esq."Wooden Ink Well and Pen Holder engraved "Commonwealth Trades Writing Championship Vic 1948 Head Teacher J.C. CAMERSON Esq."ink well, letter opener, pen holder, stationary, office, school item, j c cameron, head teacher, writing, competition, championship