Used by Frank Miller to contain and display their boot blackening Ca 1900imported and sold by Holden and FrostWooden box with lid , inside of lid picture of Uncle SamFrank Millers Blackening Picture of Uncle Sambox, blackening, shoe polish

This wooden spokeshave was used in the making of ship model Sovereign of the Seas. It would have been used to shave and shape wood in a similar way that a plane would be used. Its name comes from its use for shaping curved objects such as wheel spokes, oars, paddles, chair legs and bows. It is part of a collection of objects used by Jim Williams, maker of fine ship models from about 1930-1955. Most of the components for the models, as well as many of the tools, were handmade by Jim Williams. Jim’s family has donated the ship model “Sovereign of the Seas” and many tools, accessories and documents used in the making of this and other ship models have been donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. Ship model of HMS Sovereign of the Seas, scale model of 17th Century English war ship, was handmade and carved from plans, enclosed in airtight glass case. All components of that model, including even the smallest pulleys, were hand crafted using tools designed and made by Jim. Outstanding details include functional rigging and moving cannons. Please see our record 3732 of the mode Sovereign of the Seas for further details of the ship and the maker.This spokeshave is connected with the hobby and skill of ship model making that has been crafted as a leisure activity for many generations. The hobby is often chosen by serving and retired mariners who appreciate the connection with maritime history. This spokeshave was used by local Warrnambool man, Jim Williams, who was employed at Cramond and Dickson clothing store, and then at Fletcher Jones menswear for 27 years. It was used in making components for the model of the historic ship, the Sovereign of the Seas. The Sovereign of the Seas was a historic 17th century English war ship with important maritime heritage. Spokeshave; two-handled, medium coloured wood tool, slightly curved centre. The front has two blade screws protruding from it, the back has a flat ‘sole’ with removable brass blade attached by screws. This spokeshave is part of a collection of tools and accessories once used by Jim Williams, maker of a series of ship models 1930-1955 including “HMS Sovereign of the Seas”. (Illegible text is pressed into the top side of the spoke shave.)flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, jim williams, james bernard williams, ship model hobby, ship model tools, ship model making equipment, ship model making accessories, spokeshave, spoke shave, sovereign of the sea, ship model, hobby, ship model tool, english war ship

A topping plane is part of a set of cooper’s tools used by a cooper. A cooper uses a topping plane, also known as a 'sun plane', to give a level surface to the 'chime' which is the bevelled edge at the top and bottom of a cask.A tool used by coopers for hundreds of years that has not changed in design during that time and is still in use today. Item at this time cannot be associated with an historical event, person or place, provenance is unknown, item assessed as a collection asset as it is believed to have been produced before 1950. Coopers Topping Plane, wooden with metal blade & metal plate on base. Makers mark on blade unreadablewarrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, coopers topping plane, coopers, topping plane, sun plane, coopers tools, wood plane

This jewellery lathe (minus its rubber belt) came from the Warrnambool jewellery store of Michael Salamy and his son, Edward. The business was in two locations - in Timor Street, opposite the old Post Office, and at 179 Liebig Street. Michael Salamy erected two new buildings at 179 and 181 Liebig Street and the Salamy business was then headed by the son, Edward who was born in 1903 and died in 1977. The jewellery store was closed when Edward retired and Clancey Brothers men's store took over the building at 179 Liebig Street in 1966. Bill Clancey found the jewellery lathe in this building and donated it to the Historical Society. This lathe is of considerable interest as it comes from the prominent 20th century Warrnambool jewellery business of M.Salamy and Son. It is also an interesting memento of a 20th century industrial tool. This is a metal tool with several wheels connected with wing nuts. The large wheel has a wooden handle. A rubber belt connecting two of the wheels is missing. '0865 Panton Maker Glasgow'michael salamy and son, jewelers, warrnambool

Navy Officers jacket. Black Woolen Serge. Five Brass Buttons to front One button in RHF pocket. Australia Patch to both Shoulders. Bullion Rank to cuff of both sleeves. Black cotton lining. Sleeves not stitched to length as yet. Makers lable Wise of Melbourne. uniform jacket., royal australian navy,uniform., buttons all brass

Photograph shows what appears to be a rural farmhouse and paddock, this is part of the site of the old railway line to Whittlesea. In centre of photo is the old station platform.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.whittlesea, whittlesea rail line

Photograph shows prickly pear in bushland near Greensborough. This demonstrates a lack of land care management.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.prickly pear, weeds, land management

Photograph shows a road construction area with "Road Closed" sign and temporary fencing. This is the old bridge at Lower Plenty under reconstruction.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.old lower plenty bridge, lower plenty bridge

Photograph shows a bush scene in the northern suburbs of Melbourne.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.bushland

Photograph shows fallen trees with road in background. This the headwaters of the Plenty River and clearing of timber can cause problems such as erosion.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.plenty river

Photograph shows a track through bushland, along the Plenty River near Para Road, possibly Montmorency.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.plenty river, para road montmorency, bushland

Photograph shows a track through trees and retaining wall. This is Plenty Gorge with blackberries in foreground.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.plenty gorge, blackberries

Photograph shows rural farmland with trees in background, South of Yan YeanPart of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.yan yean

Photograph shows road and rural scene. this is the Whittlesea to Wallan Road north of Whittlesea.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.whittlesea, wallan, whittlesea to wallan road

Photograph shows residential development south of Whittlesea encroaching on farmland.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.whittlesea, residential development

Photograph shows a muddy Plenty River with a small creek entering the river. Note the dumped car in background.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.plenty river, pollution

Photograph shows what appears to be a rural farmhouse and paddock, this is part of the site of the old railway line to Whittlesea. In centre of photo is the old station platform.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.whittlesea, whittlesea rail line

Photograph shows water over paddocks; Plenty River flood plain.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.plenty river, plenty river flood

Photograph shows houses in Whittlesea.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.whittlesea

Photograph shows houses in WhittleseaPart of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.whittlesea

Photograph shows a rural scene, looking towards Bulleen brickworksPart of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.bulleen

Photograph shows bushland near Plenty GorgePart of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.plenty gorge, plenty gorge metropolitan park

Photograph shows Bridge Inn Hotel and Mechanics Institute, MerndaPart of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.mernda, bridge inn hotel mernda, mernda mechanics institute

Photograph shows Bridge Inn Hotel and Mechanics Institute from rear.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.bridge inn hotel mernda, mernda mechanics institute, mernda

Photograph shows gum trees in paddock. This is in Lower Plenty with Odyssey House in background.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.lower plenty, odyssey house

Photograph shows a riverbank with rubbish on the Plenty River.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.plenty river, pollution

Photograph shows a river and bank (Plenty River) with some rubbish.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.plenty river, pollution