From the Betty McPhee writing equipment collectionTwo bakelite pencils -One green and black pencil and one red and black pencil each with two brass rings, a pocket clip and a brass ferrule.Onoto The Pencil Made in Gt Britaindomestic items, writing equipment

A black self filling fountain pen with a cap over the nib of gold coloured metal with name HASCO in gold on the cap. The pen comes in its own box of green cardboard with gold writing - 'HASCO ' Self-Filling Fountain Pen - Marvel of Value.HASCOdomestic items, writing equipment

From the Betty McPhee writing equipment collectionBrass letter opener with a stylised dragons head joined on to the blade of the opener.commerce, office equipment / stationery, domestic items, writing equipment

From the Betty McPhee writing equipment collectionA bone coloured letter called a 'letter scale' with an embossed imperial scale to 7 inches on one edge. Handle has five red dots marking 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, 1oz, 1 1/2 oz & 2oz. On reverse is inscription 'insert letter' to mark gap to weigh letter and an additional inscription 'grasp rotary button and balance'. Embossed in blue with compliments ALLEN & HANBURYSWith compliments ALLEN & HANBURYScommerce, office equipment / stationery, domestic items, writing equipment

A small box of ball-pointed pen nibs (7 left). A yellow, red and black box containing metal no. 5 & 6M grey nibs. Named as balled-pointed pens, 2L Flewitt's Patent. On back: Suitable for writing in Every position, glide over. Any paper, never scratch nor stick in the paper. Manufactured by D. Leonards & Co. Birmingham. Solely for Ormiston & Glass Ltd. Contractors to H.M. Government 28 Newgate St., London ECcommerce, office equipment / stationery, domestic items, writing equipment

From the Betty McPhee Writing equipment collection.Asmall thin red lead pencil with a china decoration on the top of a woman's head wearing a green cloche hat.domestic items, writing equipment

From the Betty McPhee writing collectionSilver propelling pencil with clip for pocket and with a fancy top.Patented No 179290domestic items, writing equipment

From the Betty McPhee Writing Collection.A grey metal pencil sharpener decorated with two ringsdomestic items, writing equipment

In use by Bayliss Family for many yearsBrass cylinder with nipple at one end. Equipped with wooden handled metal plunger, leather cup and steel spring in interior. Air-primer for kerosene stove or kerosene iron.domestic items, heating, irons, stoves

Geal Bros specialised in making Terracotta flower pots, started business. Bought by A.V. Jennings Pty LtdTerracotta garden pot with Fleur-de-Lis decoration on outsideceramics, terracotta, domestic items, gardening

Hot water would have been poured into container and placed in bed before retiringPorcelain cylinder shaped bed warmer with porcelain plugdomestic items, heating

small tin paildomestic items, containers

Metal hip bath painted cream inside and light brown on outside. Handle for carrying.|Also known as a SITZ bath in which the buttocks and hips are immersed in hot water, especially for therapeutic effects as after perineal or pelvic surgery. (See Supplementary File for further details)domestic items, ablutions

Ice boxes became available when ice was cheaply manufactured. The ice was delivered daily or three times a week. Ice chest used at family home in Clifton Hill and then bought to 12 Charles Street, Nunawading in 1956Two door green chest - top section for ice, bottom section for food - lined with an insulation material which is covered with an enamelled metal. Provision made to drain water away.Pure Airdomestic items, food storage & preservation

The design of the vase was drawn from memory by the wife of the designer. She had been a maid in big houses in England and the design was her memory of some she had dustedRed Terracotta vase featuring decorative grape vine design.ceramics, terracotta, domestic items, ornaments / decorative

Used by Donor's mother's family. Grandfather Webber Parish Minister. Used by donor for her own familyTin baby bath painted yellow inside and green outside. Two bear decals insidedomestic items, ablutions

Lidded wooden box with metal turning handle on outside. Inside has a curved bottom and a paddle wheel turned by the metal handle.E. Cherry - Maker - Gisborne Improved Patentdomestic items, food preparation

White jug shaped with basin at top with hole in middle. Large spout into body of bowl. Handle at rear. Cream with gold trim around top.Made in Englandpersonal effects-toilet requisites, shaving, domestic items, ablutions

Octagonal shaped cup and saucer. A gentleman's cup with moustache protection. White background with gold decoration.domestic items, crockery

'made' by local Country Women's Association especially for the restored cottage.Large multi-coloured rag rug.domestic items, floor coverings, handcrafts, rug making

Belonged to donor's mother - in - law, the late Mrs. Doris Keene.Wooden sewing box with lock. Inlaid mother of pearl pattern on edges and insert from edge. Wood inlay centrepiece on lid.domestic items, sewing

Belonged to the donor's mother-in-law, the late Mrs.Doris Keene.Pair silver coloured metal coated book ends with curled decorative design. Green baize on base.No inscriptions or markingsdomestic items, ornaments / decorative

Belong to donor's mother-in-law, the late Mrs Doris Keene.Silver coated horse book ends.Metal book ends with copper horses standing on base. Curled design at one end. Green baize under base.domestic items, ornaments / decorative

Belonged to donor's mother-in-law, the late Mrs Doris Keene.Wooden instrument with rounded end and wooden handle used for darning.domestic items, sewing

Silver coated electrical toaster with rack on top. Both sides pull away to allow bread to rest next to the element. Four knobs and four vents each side. Includes cord.W550 V GR CT3domestic items, cooking

Set of scales with container for ingredients. Six weights: 2oz,4oz,8oz,1lb,2lb,4lb.Crane Wolverhampton to weigh 7lb.domestic items, weighing

Pair wooden bellows with leather inset and metal funnel. Metal studs.domestic items, heating

Flat Iron(illegible) Patent 5domestic items, irons

Black metal with wide hopper at top. Hinged body with clasp. Nine rotating grinders on central spindle. Vice for screwing to shelf or bench.domestic items, food preparation

Long curved stand from clamp to body. Two exposed circular grinders, one with handle, one screwed to hopper.Enterprise M.F.G. Philadelphia.P A. USA. Pat apr 2 Aug 20 & Oct 5 07 'Wet the Raisins' No36domestic items, food preparation