Purchased by Mr. & Mrs. H. N. Lord in 1970. Cloisonné, a French word meaning "enclosed", is a metal-working technique. It is an ancient technique for decorating metalwork objects. The resulting objects can also be called cloisonné. The decoration is formed by first adding compartments or cells to the metal object. This is done by soldering or sticking silver or gold wires or thin strips placed on edge. These are visible in the finished piece, separating the different compartments. Coloured enamel is the usual filling for the cells. Cloisonné enamel objects are worked on with enamel powder made into a paste, which then is fired in a kiln. In older times inlays of cut gemstones were often used. They were decorated with geometric or schematic designs, with thick cloison walls. IPair of miniature royal blue Chinese Cloisonne vases with pink floral design.vases

Purchased by Mr. & Mrs. H. N. Lord in Japan in 1960. The Japanese word for Cloisonne ware is SHIPPPO or seven treasured ware. It is an ancient technique for decorating metalwork objects. The resulting objects can also be called cloisonné. The decoration is formed by first adding compartments or cells to the metal object. This is done by soldering or sticking silver or gold wires or thin strips placed on edge. These are visible in the finished piece, separating the different compartments. Coloured enamel is the usual filling for the cells. Cloisonné enamel objects are worked on with enamel powder made into a paste, which then is fired in a kiln. In older times inlays of cut gemstones were often used. They were decorated with geometric or schematic designs, with thick cloison walls. Small Japanese Cloisonne iridescent red vase, with pale pink flowers on black wooded stand.vases

Purchased by Mr. & Mrs. H. N. Lord in Japan in 1960. The Japanese word for cloisonne ware is SHIPPO or seven treasured ware. It is an ancient technique for decorating metalwork objects. The resulting objects can also be called cloisonné. The decoration is formed by first adding compartments or cells to the metal object. This is done by soldering or sticking silver or gold wires or thin strips placed on edge. These are visible in the finished piece, separating the different compartments. Coloured enamel is the usual filling for the cells. Cloisonné enamel objects are worked on with enamel powder made into a paste, which then is fired in a kiln. In older times inlays of cut gemstones were often used. They were decorated with geometric or schematic designs, with thick cloison walls. Pale blue Japanese Cloisonne vase with peony flower design in pink and white with green leaves on black wooden stand. vases

This object relates to Hugh Forrester BETHUNE. He was born on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF (430155) enlisting on, 01/01/1943 in Unknown before being discharged from duties with the 9 AIRCREW HOLDING UNIT as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Warrant Officer (WOFF) on 26/02/1946. Hugh Forrester BETHUNE was not a prisoner of war. Hugh Bethune was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, War Medal 1939-1945.Enamel medallion in red, white and blue featuring three circes (blue outer, white inner and red centre) with text and a eagle motif; medallion attached via a ring to a bar shaped badge in similar enamel style with pin for attachment to garments on the reverse. Bar shaped badge: “PAST-PRESIDENT” Medallion: “1939-1945/ RAAF EUROPE”uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Part of the Leo Reoch Cohn Collection. See Catalogue No. 5527.2 for his service record. The badge represents the 1st Australian Armoured Car Section.A triangular metal and enamel unit badge depicting the colour patch of the Armoured Car Section suspended below a gold coloured disc. The disc and badge are connected with a gold coloured chain with a safety pin attached. The back of the disc has a pin and hook attached to allow the wearer to fasten it to a garment. The disc features Arabic writing. The triangular badge has a central enamel purple triangle which is bordered with white enamel.Stamped on the back of the triangular badge: 'E. B. EDWARDS, (hallmarks below)'.souvenir, armoured car section, leo reoch cohn, unit badge

One of a group of signs that were fitted into tramcars in Ballarat, giving instructions to passengers about prams, behaviour, smoking, fare payment, talking to the motorman, instructions or information to drivers etc. Yields information about the sign manufacture, demonstrates the type of signs provided in tramcars.Set of seven enamel signs, black capital letters and lines on white background, titled " No Smoking". One of a number similar signs donated to the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society by the SEC following closure of the Ballarat Tramways system in 1971. Sign has a black enamel backing, with marks from the enamelling process. Seven Number. See Reg item 2476 for the "Smoking......" sign. 4477.1 - as above, added 31/12/2010trams, tramways, signs, smoking, tramcars

Part of flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Gold coloured metal lapel badge with metal pin and fastener on the back. The face of the badge features wings over red, white and blue concentric enamelled rings. Badge is topped with a King's Crown. Across the bottom is a light blue enamelled banner with gold lettering.On light blue banner: 'RAAF ASSOCIATE'. Engraved on the back: 'R A 185'.badge, raaf, accessory, ian a. 'joe' lyons

3 Bendigo Easter Fair medals 1922, oval shaped blue enamelled ring with wording Bendigo Easter Fair around letters BEF in gold topped with Australian coat of arms, suspended from a blue enamelled pin bar with Bendigo 1922 on front.Stokes & Sons Melbevent, easter fair, bendigo easter fair

An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value is $20. The date is approximately 2015 as it was still for sale in 2018. It is in the collection to show the modern equivalent of the older style badges. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. The card makes a tax deductible receipt.Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch, it is made of gold coloured metal with green and brown enamel in stripes beside around a torch with a red enamel flame. It is on a white card with blue printing showing it's value. Badge has a post and a separate butterfly clutchlegacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

This pair of cuff links was produced in 1992 as a memento/souvenir to commemorate the centenary of the formation of the Shire of Orbost - 1892-1992. Orbost was at first included in the Bairnsdale Shire from 1882 and was later part of the Tambo Shire. Because of travelling distances the Croajingalong Shire was created in 1892 (name changed to Orbost Shire 17.2.1893 with James Cameron as the first Shire President. In 1994 it amalgamated to become part of East Gippsland Shire Council.A pair of gold-plated and enamel cuff links embossed with the Shire of Orbost Coat of Arms and the year of inauguration.Shire of August 1892cuff-links souvenir memento orbost-shire-council

Item in the collection of W.H.GREENMAN VX126789, 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 81 for his service details and other.Enameled RSL badge, red, white & blue on copper with a crown at top of badge, fastening pin is missing.Returned Services League of Australia.numismatics - badges, societies, military history - army - navy, rsl

Metal badge with enamel inserts of navy blue, white & red. "51" on top meaning member in 1951.On front at top: "51" On front: "PARTIALLY BLINDED SOLDIERS ASSOCIATION" Badge No on back: "236" badges, partially blinded, association

One varnished teak board plaque from the Australian Institute of Navigation with a metal enamelled emblem of AustraliaPresented to Howard Smith Industries P/L in appreciation of your continuing support December 1995 Australian Institute of Navigation Another Hamilton Design the corporate award specialist ph: 026744266 fax: 026744758

Macleod High School Prefect's badge and pocket from Rosemary Isaacs (nee Davies). Embroidered pockets were sewn onto school uniform as a sign of student seniority and responsibilityA personal memento of responsibility at school.Green woolen pocket with stitched school crest and motto. Badge with school crest and motto, enamel on metal."Prefect" on each item.macleod high school, rosemary isaacs, rosemary davies, prefects badge

The Tawonga District Hospital opened in the early 1950's in the Kiewa Valley to treat local patients from Mt Beauty and the residents of the KIewa Valley. The State Electricity Commission of Victoria assisted with the building of the hospital as the population of Mt Beauty increased with the S.E.C. workers and their families during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. The Tawonga Hospital was later relocated to Mt Beauty. All the enamel equipment was eventually replaced with stainless steel.This grey enamel basin is large with a royal blue lip. It was used in the Tawonga District Hospital to wash patients.enamel basin, tawonga hospital, medical, kiewa hydro electric scheme

Ballarat College of Advanced Education is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia. An enamel badges relating to Nursing at Ballarat College of Advanced Education featuring the logo based on the Southern Cross.ballarat college of advanced education, diploma of nursing, nursing, numismatics, badges

A mass produced utilitarian item made for domestic use no history or manufacturing provenance currently available. This design is European and was made by many manufactures from 1900 up to today, the same design and manufacture of new items can be currently sourced from Romania. Item at this time cannot be associated with an historical event, person or place, provenance is unknown, item assessed as a collection asset.Pitcher or jug; enamel French pitcher design, white with blue handle, curved lines, bulbous body.Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, domestic item, jug, enamel jug, enamel ware, drink ware, pitcher

Candle stick holders were used to hold and display candles for light. They were used before commonly in domestic situations before lighting from kerosene, gas and electricity was freely available and affordable.This is an example of lighting used commonly before the late 19th century.Candle stick holder enamel grey speckled with dish base, side handle and fixture for holding candle.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, domestic lighting, candle, candlestick, candle holder, light

Small black enamelled cast iron tobacco cutter mounted on wooden base. K37 painted underneath.personal effects, smoking accessories, tobacco cutter, tobacco cutter