Cast iron copper with pull out door for fuel at base. Round copper insert with galvanised flue pipe. Round wooden top reinforced with two pieces of wood and a wooden handle.domestic items, laundering

Back panel has been stuck to case. Original case would have had feet due to length of pendulum. Dial now fitted does not relate to this clock. Original dial is on back of new dial.Mantel clock in ash veneer on a spruce case. Eight metal decorative clasps around case. Roman numerals on clock face. Four round wooden legs. Clock has a suspension pendulum.horology, clocks

Used by donor in family home.Portable electric singer sewing machine, rotating shuttle. There is a separate knee action control lever. Serial no. EG588844 .Black base with gold decoration. The wooden case top has 'Singer' on front. Motor K605945Singerdomestic items, sewing, textile machinery

Walnut and brass fitted writing case bound with brass. Brass plate on lid. Brass handles - one attached to drawer. Inside it opens to a sloping writing desk - black leather with 22 carat gold decoration. Hidden drawer compartment. Three drawers with compartments for paper, pens, ink bottle. Two keys on a ribbon.Ernest John Walters, Nov 4, 1883domestic items, writing equipment

Round tapered section of mild steel. Widest end has been split to edges. Used to drive steel and wood into their final position.trades, blacksmithing

Queen Alexandra and Queen Mary were photographed holding these fans.|In 'Feather Fans - Collectors Guide to Fans' by Susan Nayer - 'In1880 feather fans returned to fashion -- remained in use until 1930s at court presentations. Also known as Japanese Fans.`Women's fan. Blue and green peacock feathers in circle. Handle wrapped in blue ribbon. Used indoors beside the fire to protect a ladies complexions against the heat.costume accessories, female

Oblong Rowntree chocolate tin containing 58 matchbox lids.recreations, collections, containers, commercial

Kate Wilcox, mother - in law to Francis Warren. Kate Migrated to Australia from Dorset , England.Green cloth bound covers. Hardback with gilt embossed cover design: bird in nest. Photographic illustrations (110). Coloured frontspiece of tawny owl. 250 pages, Hand written inscription.Kate Willcox A... as prize for collecting wildflowers from: John Saunders Dec 1904.books, school/educational

Blue cloth binding with embossing and gilt tooling. 389 pages.E Wiltshire 1918 (lh inside cover)|F Warren (top rh corner)books, fiction

Bisque Doll dressed in cream silk smocked dress with crocheted lace border on collar.and hem. White lawn petticoat pin tucked on hem. Wooden legs on cords attached to body. Brown hair with pink ribbon.toys, dolls

Dark fur collar lined with dark brown velvet with blue cotton wadding padding.costume accessories, collar accessories, costume, female

These pegs were made in England by gypsies, and called :'gypsie peg.', and called 'Gypsie Peg). Sold by calling at Rouse's and exchanging Gypsy Pegx:' for any old clothes and and a slice of bread and cheese.Wooden peg made from a semi-split twig - whittled on ends and bound with a small metal circular band around the top. Also known as a Gypsy Peg.domestic items, laundering

Green woven knitting bag with red piping around each end panel. Two handles, three press-studs . Lined with yellow taffetta - long shallow design. possibly used for knitting or sewing. stylised leaf design textile. includes one pair of green knitting needles with black knobs. One ball of purple Azalea Crochet Knitting Wool by Patonscostume accessories, female, handcrafts, knitting

White partly glazed ceramic probably stoneware inkwell. May have been used in a desk or writing case as the bottom outer side is unglazed. Quite roughly made.ceramics, stoneware

Peach coloured card of six 'Ascot Hair Wavers' an extra large version of a Kirby clip. Dark painted steel. Various slogans printed across the card. Printed graphic at top of card.The Ascot Hair Wavers produce most beautiful effects.costume accessories, hair accessories, personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing

Black simulated leather 'Gold Crest' handbag with two carry handles - Hinged frame opening with chrome clip. Single inner zip pocket with small chrome bars decorate handles. Label affixed to pocket.Label ' Made in nsw by Gold Crest Leathergoods Pty Ltd. Simulated Leather Plastic.costume accessories, female

Ice Cream tin with two children playing with cats on lid. Scenes of children playing around sides of tinEnglish Toffee/Dairy Bell/Two litres/Ice Confectiondomestic items, food storage & preservation

Toy Singer sewing machine - cast metal and plastic with needle and operating mechanism. Hand operated. Finished in dark beige.'Singer' on arm of machine. Both sides has a red, white and green 'S' logo near wheel. Underside stamped with 'Singer 22851'; 'the Singer Company' under the handle and Great Britain.toys, mechanical

A mechanical date stamp made by VELOS. Steel parts with a red plastic grip. Push down mechanism to stamp date and to change numbers. Has a self inking pad.On side - 444 Velos and a trade mark|on base Made in Englandcommerce, office equipment / stationery

Heavy metal secateurs with finger hooks. Brass tension insert instead of a spring. Bevelled curved blade. Hook at base of handles secures blades closed.Seymour Smith and Smith.rural industry, horticulture, domestic items, gardening

Small black cuboid dice with recessed spots. Painted white on moulded plastic.toys, games, recreations

Large ivory or bone dice with recessed black dots. Stained black..toys, games, recreations, games

Cuboid white plastic dice - Black spots. One face incised markings.toys, games, recreations

Black printing on white plastic. City of Nunawading and Logo.domestic items, ornaments / decorative

'The School Paper' was published monthly, graded according to the classes and were used as teaching aides as well as practise in reading. Cost was one penny per paper.'The School Paper' issued by the Victorian Education Department for Grades v and vii. Issued monthly except January.|Includes one set of 11 for 1948. One paper for February 1937|and six papers for 1946 ( March, July, August, October and December). Further cardboard cover in set.|Repaired 11/2011books, school/educational

c 1880sA coat dress, cut on a Princess Line with twelve button holes down the front. Panelled each side of the buttons in heavy ribbon braid and lace overlay. Standup lace collar and|cuffs. Large bow at back.costume, female

Given as a gift to Geoffrey Warren as a baby in 1952.Small babies brush, pale blue plastic base and handle, cream nylon bristle.domestic items, infants

Small brown embroidery scissors with markings on handle.domestic items, sewing

White nightdress with ribbon thread embroidery. V neck with broderie anglaise.costume, female nightwear

Child's silk aqua dress with smocking on bodice.and sleeves. White embroidery and lace on collar. Pin tucking above hemcostume, children's