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Mont De Lancey
Clock
Manders family. Peter Mander.Wooden cased mantel clock with hinged glass front, roman numerals on face. Decorative pendulum with eight sided star with a woman's face design on star.clocks, mantel clocks -
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Razor, c1912
Silver shaver head in a metal tin."GEM" Pat.d. 1912shaving equipment -
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Sharpener
Cast iron mower blade sharpener, hand-cranked fly wheel with a wooden handle. Two (2) smaller wheels for turning 'cleaner'. Attached to a wooden base.International Chicago U.S.A.sharpeners -
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Machine - Sewing Machine, Free Sewing Machine Co, Circa 1902
'Free' Treadle Sewing Machine'Free' barnd treadle sewing machine mounted in a wooden cabinet with two small drawers on each side at the front. It has ornate gold floral design decals on the machine. The treadle is surrounded by a wooden base.'The Free' 'Free Sewing Machine Co. Rockford Ill. USA' 'Designers Patented and Manufacturers Australian Registration Numbers RD 2163 RD ? New Zealand Numbers 862-863. General Offices and Factory 608-644 Harris Street Sydney'.sewing machines, machines, sewing equipment, cabinet sewing machines, cabinets -
Mont De Lancey
Furniture - Organ, Wilcox and White, 1885
There is a brass plaque that states: THIS PLAQUE IS IN MEMORY OF DORA CHAPMAN daughter of William and Estelle Chapman CALLED HOME WHILE PLAYING THE ORGAN ON THE OCCASION OF THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SILVAN CHURCH. SEPTEMBER, 27TH 1936 DORA WAS A SISTER TO MR ERNEST CHAPMAN On another plaque it states: THIS ORGAN WAS A WEDDING PRESENT TO ERN AND BERYL CHAPMAN AND WAS DONATED TO MONT DE LANCEY IN THE YEAR 1994 BY MAVIS, BOB, LES AND ALBERT CHAPMAN The organ was a present from Mr Ernest Chapman and his bride on the occasion of their wedding on October 26th 1927. The organ was made in Meriden Connecticut USA by Wilcox and White in 1885. A date inside the organ indicates that it was last tuned June 16th 1900. A highly decorated, delicate ornate carved wooden pump organ with a round mirror set back into the front panel. It has a sheet music rest or shelf with an opening lid to store sheet music inside the cupboard. There are two side shelves with five knobs on each at the front. It has a keyboard with thirteen stops below. Next to the key stops above the keyboard is gold lettering with 'Wilcox & White Meriden. Connecticut. USA.There are two brass patterned pump foot pedals below: the left one has 'WILCOX' stamped on it, the right pedal has '& WHITE' stamped on it and the metal is damaged from use. There are two carved levers underneath the keyboard: the left one has a sticker saying "Grand Organ", the right one's sticker says, "Knee Swell". There is no stool.The brass covered left foot pump pedal has 'WHITE' stamped on it, the right pedal has '......' stamped on it. There are two carved levers underneath the keyboard: the left one has a sticker saying 'Grand Organ', the right one's sticker says, 'Knee Swell'. The manufacturer : WILCOX AND WHITE is printed in gold letters on ......The thirteen 'stops' all have different musical terms printed in a sticker. e.g...............parlour organs, cabinet organs, harmoniums, pump organs -
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Functional object - Cherry Pitter, Goodell Co, c.1900's
These cherry pitters were used in the early 1900's. The Wandin area had many cherry orchards at the time.A cast iron and wood dual cherry pitter which can be mounted to a table or bench with claws tightened by a winged-head screw underneath. The handle has a wooden bulbous knob, two long curved steel shafts which when engaged, forcibly removes the stone or pit from the cherry. It has a rectangular cast iron trough for the unpitted cherries on the opposite end which is inclined. When the pit is removed it falls in to a small bowl you can place underneath and the cherries are pierced onto the prong to be removed by hand, falling again into a small bowl.GOODELL CO. ANTRIM, N.H. U.S.A.cherry pitters, cherry stoners, cast iron, cooking equipment -
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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.'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 -
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Domestic object - Fruit Pitter, D CARMICHAEL, c1920's
Used by Dianne McIntyre's grandmother c 1910 and possibly by an earlier generation too.Antique wooden handled metal fruit pitter with bevilled edges on both sides of the wedge shaped blade. Usually used for pitting peaches or apricots.D CARMICHAEL is stamped on the scoop.kitchen equipment, domestic equipment -
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Domestic object - Clock, Waterbury Clock Co. USA, c1857
Used by Harold and Jean ParkerAntique wooden mantle clock made in USA with an Australian made Duff brand oak case with a plain angled top with round shaped pillar styled sides. It has a white ceramic dial face with black digits and black metal hands. The dial is covered by a glass and gold trimmed covering that may be opened on the right side. Inside the case is a Waterbury Clock Co of USA key and the internal workings are visible. It is not in working order.Duff brand brass plaque on back of cover. Key has Waterbury Clock co USA stamped on it.clocks, timepieces, clock components, clock keys, mantle clocks -
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Domestic object - Clock, The Ansonia Clock Co. Manufacturers USA, 1880's - 1920's
From the home of Mr and Mrs Parker. belonged to Mr Parker senior.Ornate carved dark timber mantle pendulum clock with brass clock face surround. Has a white dial with 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 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.clocks, timepieces, mantle clocks, clock components, clock keys -
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Book, M.A. Goldsmith, Mammoth Mother Goose, late 1920's or 1930
A Mammoth Mother Goose collection of verses and rhymes for young children in various categories - Alphabet, Wild Animals, Countries, Animal Adventures, Christmas. Black and white illustrations are on every page. M.A. Goldsmith has written some of the categories of verses.Large thick vey worn Mammoth Mother Goose collection of verses and rhymes in various categories for young children. Front cover has a coloured illustration of Mother Goose flying towards elves and pixies outside a house in the clouds. A surprised eagle is pictured beneath her with Series 695 The Goldsmith Publishing Co Cleveland, Ohio Made in U.S.A. The damaged brown fabric spine has the title, No.695, Publisher and place of publisher in black lettering. Severe tanning and foxing seen all through.fictionA Mammoth Mother Goose collection of verses and rhymes for young children in various categories - Alphabet, Wild Animals, Countries, Animal Adventures, Christmas. Black and white illustrations are on every page. M.A. Goldsmith has written some of the categories of verses.nursery rhymes, rhymes, verses, mother goose -
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Book, The Saalfield Publishing Company, Famous Fairy Tales, c1920's
A collection of eight traditional Fairy Tales with black and white illustrations.The cover of this book famous fairy Tales is missing and pages are loose. It is in very bad condition with tanning on all pages, foxing and tears. The title page is intact and has written - A Volume of Stories for Boys and Girls with Profuse Illustrations underneath a lined ornate symbol. The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio Made in U.S.A is written at the bottom. fictionA collection of eight traditional Fairy Tales with black and white illustrations.fairy tales, children's fiction -
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Tool - Combination Clamp and Drill, O.W. Burritt and Bro
Used in the late 19th or early 20th CenturyA two piece steel Burritt Combination Clamp and Drill (clamp is missing) with a wooden handle at the top that turns to operate the mechanism. It was used in the late 19th or early 20th Century.1901 - 1908 Brand: O.W. Burritt & Bro Weedsport, NY, USAdrills, push drills, hand drills, tools, hand tools, clamps, handscrew clamps -
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Tool - Saw, Simond Steel and saw Co, Crosscut Saw, Unknown
Used in the 19th century.A forged steel narrow bladed double Peg and Rake toothed crosscut saw with no handles. It was used to saw rough wood or cross cut wood against the grain in the late 19th Century.Stamped on the saw: made of Simond Steel, Trade mark Reg. Warranted The Simond Saw Est 1832, Simond Steel & Saw co USA. Crescent Ground Steel Mill, Lockport New York. Factories Fitchburg Mass, Montreal Quebec No 325hand tools, woodworking tools, carpentry tools, steel, hand saws, saws, cutting tools, crosscut saws -
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Tool - Post Hole Digger, F.E. Kohler & Co, Unknown
Manufactured by F.E. Kohler & Co, Canton, OhioA vintage post hole digger with two long wooden handles and two metal scooped blades. It is operated with a lever action, with the two handles pulled apart to take a 'bite' of earth. The handles are attached by a nut and bolt. There is a crowbar on the end of one handle and a rammer on the end of the other. The brand is F.E. Kohler & Co, Canton, Ohio.'Kohler Little Giant' patented.tools, agricultural tools, farming equipment, garden tools -
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Book, A little book of friendship, 1911
A brown/gold book titled "A little book of friendship". Suede cover.books -
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Lamp - Kerosene
Small bedside kerosene night lamp with decorative handlekerosene lamps -
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Egg Beater
Dover metal Egg Beater with wooden handle.egg-beaters -
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Ediphone Dictation Wax cylinder
One Edison Ediphone master wax cylinder for Ediphone Dictation. In green container.Number 3. Save the bottoms.dictating machines -
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Phonograph, Thomas A. Edison, 1888-1903
Edison Gem Cylinder phonograph, with gold horn has wooden base. Record Cylinder on Phonograph. Has wooden box cover.gramophones, cylinder players, phonographs -
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Tape measure, 1915
Wooden expandable tape measure. measuring instruments, tape measures -
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Blow lamp, Turner Brassworks
Blow lamps/ torches are a fuel-burning tool used for applying flame and heat to various applications, usually metalworking.Brass blow lamp with red wooden handle.blow torches, welding equipment -
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Food chopper, c1886
Mechanical food choppers or hashers (commonly called in the U.S.A.) were used around the 1880's to chop up food.Starrett cast iron mechanical food chopper with tin barrel, on green wooden base. With booklet. kitchenware, slicers, kitchen equipment -
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Clock
"Westlock" "Big Ben" clock in metal case.clocks, timepiece -
The Celtic Club
Book, Marguerite Elsbeth, The Silver Wheel, 1996
A blend of mythology, psychology and shamanism to reveal the beauty of the Celtic tradition for women today.Index, ill, p.212.non-fictionA blend of mythology, psychology and shamanism to reveal the beauty of the Celtic tradition for women today.ireland - religion - fiction, woman's mysteries. -
The Celtic Club
Book, Carmel McCaffrey, In Search of Ancient Ireland, 2002
This book traces the history, archaeology and legends of Ireland from 9000 B.C.Index, bib, ill, p.286.non-fictionThis book traces the history, archaeology and legends of Ireland from 9000 B.C. ireland-history, ireland-civilization. -
The Celtic Club
Book, Nancy Carduso, Lucky eyes and a high heart: The life of Maud Gonne, 1978
Biography of Maud Gonne, Irish revolutionary activist of the early twentieth century.Index, plates, ill, p.411.non-fictionBiography of Maud Gonne, Irish revolutionary activist of the early twentieth century.maud gonne - biography, feminists - ireland - biography -
The Celtic Club
Book, Doris Faber, The life of Lorena Hickok: E.R'.s friend, 1980
Biography of a personal relationship between a journalist and Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of the American President.Index, plates, ill., p.375.non-fictionBiography of a personal relationship between a journalist and Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of the American President.biography - lorena hickok., journalists - united states - biography -
Woodend RSL
Hat, Unknown
Cap was donated by the Captain and Crew of USS CARL VINSON.A blue baseball cap - USS Carl VinsonGold coloured cotton thread - “USS Carl Vinson” and “CVN-70” on crown of the cap Embroidered bald eagle in white, gold and brown thread on crown of the cap between USS Carl Vinson and CVN-70 Embroidered acorns and oak leaves in gold thread on peak of cap. Label of maker inside cap.uss, carl vinson, cap, cvn-70, made in u.s.a, the corps -
Woodend RSL
Headwear - Hat, CAP-10, Baseball cap - USS Carl Vinson, Unknown
A blue baseball cap - USS ARKANSASGold coloured cotton thread - “USS Arkansas” and “CGN-41”on crown of the cap Embroidered hog in white and red thread on crown of the cap between USS Arkansas and CGN-41 Embroidered acorns and oak leaves in gold thread on peak of cap. Label of maker inside cap. uss, carl vinson, cap, cvn-70, the corps, made in u.s.a