Domestic Iron Very Heavy with unusual twisted handlestawell

Moustache Cup with floral design and square shaped handlestawell

Small hand held steel Scythe with wooden handlestawell

This piece of functional Trench Art was made by Stewart Noble during World War 2 (circa 1940) while serving on a Mine Sweeper among the Pacific Islands. It is believed that the bullet spoon was chrome plated after the war, while he worked at the Government Aircraft Factory. Trench art is described as any decorative item made by soldiers, prisoners of war, or civilians where the manufacture is directly linked to a war. The making of trench art was a popular past time during leisure hours at the front, where skilled military personnel created the items. Common examples of trench art are decorated shell and bullet casings, and items carved from wood and bone. Trench art has been in existence since the Napoleonic wars however it was most common during World War 1, and to a lesser extent during World War 2. This bullet spoon has historic significance because it is an example of the type of functional or artistic small items, that were made from war scrap during spare time by soldiers or other personnel associated with a war. This particular item indicates that a reasonably high degree of skill was required to make the bullet spoon.Chrome plated teaspoon with a discharged .303 bullet for the handle.trench art, bullet spoon, .303 bullet, stewart noble, war souvenier, chrome teaspoon

14cm long with wooden handle. Includes instruction leaflet.

Butter pats used by aunt Loris Peggie- Nancy Jane (peggie) Cooke B1914-1987 Lived 27 Wolsley Cres, BlackburnButter pats used to make butterA pair of wooden butter pats rectangle in shape with handlesdomestic items, food preparation, food technology, dairying

Mother of pearl handle enclosing three folding bladespersonal effects, pocket knives

Rug hook, part of Margaret Scarlett's collection of sewing implementsMetal shaft with hook and latchet attached to wooden handleMade in England|Neilhandcrafts, woolwork

Used by W.R. Cruickshank in Albury from 1920-70's at Nicholson & Smith, Watchmakers and JewellersPacket of eleven pins (broaches) with red bakelite handlesBergeon No 3008trades, jewelling

Belonged to donors mother.Tongs - steel, with folding handles - plastic - heat resisting.Made in Englandpersonal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing

Silver button hook with decorated handle. Silver markcostume accessories, clothes accessories

Head, which is the blade, is welded by two studs to the handledomestic items, food preparation

Belonged to Margaret ScarlettMargaret Ord, local girl, family of flower growers in Blackburn.Pink plastic doll's purse with metal chain handle.Cheerio. Made in England. Two dogs embossed in front and back.toys, dolls' accessories

Collection of Dorothy WilliamsSilver plated shoe horn, pear shaped handleMade in England, Steel, Hallmark: S & Co, flower, lion, h, 2 other Hallmarks worn - indecipherabledomestic items, appliances, costume accessories, footwear accessories

Large wooden two door wardrobe with wooden handlesfurniture, domestic

Silver candle holder in shape of leaf. Curved handle.Silver mark. 'James Dixon & Sons Sheffield'lighting, candle

Metal tongs for curling hair with ornately carved handles.personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing

Metal milk measure with long handle hooked on end.Malleys Pintrural industry, livestock, domestic items, containers

Button hook for boots with amber and green pearlised handle.costume accessories, footwear accessories

Metal hair curlers with spring handle and interlocking teeth.costume accessories, hair accessories

Serrated edge bread knife with curved metal handle.Standard U.S.A.domestic items, cutlery

Straight metal handle with knob on top and scoop at end.rural industry, farm machinery

Found around Schwerkolt Cottage by donor.Large sharpened curved metal blade. Handle missing .815rural industry, agriculture

Long curved sharpened steel blade with a wooden handle.4rural industry, agriculture

Used for repairing ladders in stockings. Cream handle and hook on one end. Box and instructions.Laddknithandcrafts, equipment