8311.1 - Small quartz-rich conglomerate, ovoid in shape, white on most surfaces, brown on weathered surfaces.

Metal thimble. Item is engraved in a cross hatch pattern. Item is rusted, out of shape and is missing the top.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks

Metal bottle top. Item is very rusted, squashed out of shape and has a split on one side.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

Rectangular thin metal object. Engraving of leaf shapes and anchor is evident. Discoloured and rusting, bent and cracked.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks

This type of pessary was often used for uterine malpositions and displacements and usually made from vulcanite. This particular object is known as Hodges moulded pessary. [Source: George Tiemann & Co Surgical Instruments catalogue.1989. page 486.] The pessary was originally regarded as an instrument and made from cork, ivory, hard rubber or gum-elastic. In later times, they were made from black vulcanite, flexible tin, soft copper wire covered with Indian rubber, and celluloid. The form of the pessary was and still is variable -either round, oval, or moulded in some cases combining three or four curves depending on the size of the pessary. In ancient times, medicated pessaries were made from emollient. astringent and aperient. Several of these are still used, but in more modem times are called vaginal suppositories. Anal suppositories are still used to suppress the pain of haemorrhoids. Moulded black vulcanite pessary. Pessary is irregular in shape, and medium size. "I.T.A.Y." inscribed on upper curve.pessary, intrauterine device

Small gold crucible, bowl shape, used for smelting, assaying and refining gold. No maker's mark on base.gold mines, mining equipment, gold crucible

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 funnel, held above the patient's face, was almost the standard of giving oxygen until c.1930. It was quite useless, enriching the inhaled atmosphere by only about 3% of oxygen.Clear dimpled glass in the shape of a funnel, with red strong running through the centre, and tied to one side.oxygen, oxygen therapy, funnel, cig, commonwealth industrial gases

Born: Mebourne, Victoria, Australia 1943; Died: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2011 Abstract ArtGift of the Benalla Apex Club, 1970Cube shapes stacked on top of one another with decoration on sides. Gold painted thin timber frame.Recto: Not signed; Not dated; Not titledpaintings, abstract, boxes, hills, trees, grass, australian art

RAF Sweetheart Brooch most likely made during WW2. The heart has possibly been made from llucite acrylic. Sweetheart badges were momentos given to loved ones by troops departing for foreign shores. Originally regimental badges worn close to the heart, they represent a close connection to a particular armed force.Clear plastic sweetheart brooch in the shape of a heart with crown above eagle with pin fastening attached to rear.raf, sweetheart brooch, trench art

WW2 Internment Camp hospital nursing staff garden at sisters quarters, Tatura Hospital Camp 1, May 1943 (Army huts). Foam backed copy in folder.Black and white photograph of the gardens in front of a hut in L shape. Dark door on left hand side.camp hospitals, camp 1, internment camps, tatura

WW1 Female Relative’s Badge No 46369 The badge is inscribed “Issued by Dept of Defence to Women of Australia for Duty Done” Under Military Order 280 of 1917 (later Military Order 1818 of 1918), badges such as this were issued by the Department of Defence to the closest female relative of men in the AIF serving overseas. Silver metal badge with blue glaze containing AIF in oval shape below crown and above scrollIssued by Department of Defence To Women of Australia For Duty Done Rear - 46369women of australia, ww1, badge

Trench art in the form of a model plane made out of 303 shells acquired during the second world war in New Guinea by Syd Marsh.Silver/bronze coloured metal object in the shape of a model P38 plane made out of 303 shellsNiltrench art, ww2, new guinea

Yellow Uniting Church Adult Fellowship badge in the stylised shape of Australia with text and a red and white dove."UCAF"uniting church adult fellowship

Martin Boyd had the Boyd Coat of Arms made to adorn his home at “The Grange”. Penleigh Boyd salvaged it just prior to The Grange’s demolition circa 1958. Its ‘rescue’ and installation at Walsh St is mentioned in Brenda Niall’s “The Boyds” page 339.White-painted timber, oval shape, three roses at the top, three rows of squares, and a crescent at the base.walsh st miscellaneous, robin boyd, boyd family, ohm2022, ohm2022_20

Wooden butter pats grooved on one side to form patterns on butter when being patted into shapedomestic items, cooking

Oblong shape green container with the word 'Cheese' fixed to one side. Container has a white lid.Cheesedomestic items, containers

This piece was used by Doris Mattingly as a wall hanging in her home - 2 Leons Court Blackburn. The wooden rod is in the Supplementary envelope filed in .09.17.19 - map drawer marked 'signage for outdoor display'.Ecru linen drawn thread with acorn shape and leaf embroidery. An example of Russian Drawn Ground Embroidery.manchester, table linen, handcrafts, embroidery

Wooden cylinder shape with hole through the centre of it and 14 rectangular cut-outs (for the spokes) around the cylinder wagon wheel hub, wheelwright

Narrow cardboard box holding thin, long, white candles. Candles have a spiral shape on them. (See photo for details)candles, wax, denmark

Bone handled dagger with Arabic writing on the blade and fitted copper scabbard. Handle in the shape of animal head.

Wooden mushroom used for darning socks, stockings, etc, timber turned in shape of a mushroom with removable top.handcrafts, needlework equipment, darning

Brooch in shape of a racquet, ball and a hat decorated with blue flowers. No stamps/marks. Materials: Metal, Enameltennis