Metal lock latch. Metal has been wrought with decorative scroll work. Latch is rusty and warped.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

Metal buckle. No discernible decoration remains on the surface. Reverse has the remains of clasps. Item is rusted.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

An odd coin with a very worn out picture of a bulldog and the words "To hell with the Kaiser".bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, kaiser, qc binks.

A medal celebrating the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and the birth of the Australian Commonwealth in Melbourne, 01 - 11th May 1901.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, cornwall, royalty, melbourne, qc binks.

A Collar stud made by Herbert Keith Merriman, under the company name "British Make Gilt". It has a white end piece at the larger end, with a red gemstone set into the detachable smaller end.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

A random assortment of metal items.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

A random assortment of oddly shaped metal items, some brass lock parts, a brass disc and two unknown metal pieces.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, metals.

A random assortment of oddly shaped metal items.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, metals, qc binks.

A random assortment of oddly shaped metal items.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, metals, qc binks.

Metal brooch. Shaped as a male and female dancing. He is wearing a black tuxedo with yellow shirt and she is wearing a long yellow and black evening gown. Image has been accented in gold. A fastening pin is on the reverse.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, brooch, qc binks.

Gold coloured metal 'sleeper' earrings. Metal has been given a 'twist' effect. Each earring is hinged to allow opening and closing.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, earrings.

A white button with a metal backing. Metal is rusting.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

A coin that was issued by a Melbourne Marine store. Description by the Museums Victoria website. "Copper Halfpenny Token, minted by Heaton & Sons of Birmingham, circa 1861. Issued by Robert Hyde & Co, Marine Store, Melbourne. Hyde's Marine Store was listed in a Melbourne directory for the first time in 1862. Between 1863 and 1865 he was listed as being in a partnership with Richard Hodgson (Hyde, Hodgson & Co.). In 1868 his Marine Store became a Rag Merchant's business, before becoming a Marine Store for 1869 and 1870. The firm's principal business was dealing in second hand and scrap goods. Physical Description A round copper token (28 mm diameter) giving the name address and business of the issuer: Robert Hyde & Co. Melbourne. General Marine Store. On the reverse a coat of arms consisting of a central shield below a Rising Sun supported by an emu at left and kangaroo at right all resting on a ribbon with the motto ADVANCE AUSTRALIA. The shield is quartered and contains: upper left - a golden fleece; upper right - a three-masted sailing ship; lower left - a bull standing facing left; lower right an anchor. Around above, PEACE & PLENTY; below, the date of issue, 1861."bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, robert hyde, marine store.

A British coin manufactured in 1878 featuring Queen Victoria and the coat of England.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, coin, england.

Worn coin. Unable to distinguish any markings.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks.

A Victorian cricket badge in the shape of a coat of arms. The text on it is very worn away and can barely be read.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, cricket.

A metal badge, American eagle logo with banner underneath, emblazoned with stars. Possibly snake positioned behind eagle.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, america

Belt buckle, no decoration on it.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks.

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