Metal rectangular buckle.Decorative border of leaves surround a punched out centre. Reverse has the remains of clasps. Object is rusted.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks.

Metal brooch. Item represents a stylised butterfly or moth. Each wing is composed of four rough circles, each larger than the other. Each circle is held by a smaller solid circle. In the centre, wire has been wrapped around the 'body' with one end forming an antennae. The other antennae has broken off. Reverse has the remains of clasps. Object is rusted.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks.

Metal brooch or pin. Items are a round and a square shaped pin/brooch interlocked. Frames are formed by twisted metal with a pin across the centre of each. Object is rusted and the square shaped frame has a piece protruding that has broken off. Square shaped frame has a break in it.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks.

Metal buckle. Item is a rectangle frame with a decorative scrolled border. Object is rusted and the remains of a loop are on the reverse.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks

Metal buckle. Item is an oval frame with a decorative border of dots. Object is rusted and the remains of a loop is through the centre.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks

Metal brooch or pin. Item is three linked circles forming a spiral shape. Decorative rope like engraving covers the circles.Object is rusted and the remains of a pin or fastener is on the reverse.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks

Metal brooch or pin. Item is an oval shape with a centre piece with a gemstone set into it that is removeable.Object is rusted and the remains of a pin or fastener is on the reverse.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks

Metal fob or pendant. Item is an intricately carved object with a link at the top to hang.Object is rusted and the link is twisted.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks

A greek coin that was discovered by QC Binks whilst he was out metal detecting for gold. On one side a figure is seated. On the other is a head in profile.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, greece.

Metal handle/knob for door or cupboard. Item is round and has had the spindle broken off. Some of the spindle remains inside the door handle/knob.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks

Metal Drawer handle. A pattern of lines with knots has been etched into the handle. Item is rusted and has been broken off it's fixings.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

Metal toy crane hook. Item is rusty.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

Metal clothing hook with decorative edge. Holes have been drilled top and bottom to allow fixing to a wall or cupboard.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

Metal clothing hook with decorative edge. Holes have been drilled top and bottom to allow fixing to a wall or cupboard.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

A metal purse frame. Hinged purse frame. Very rusty.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

Silver coloured metal bangle. Name plate has been engraved with the name Lynne. Item is very tarnished.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, bangle, 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

Metal cocktail shaker top. Object is round and perforated with a metal knob in the centre. Knob has been bent over.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, brooch, qc binks.

Gold coloured metal 8 Dram Weight.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, weight

A keyhole shaped keyhole protector. Rusted.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

Metal locket front. Locket is oval shaped with a gold coloured metal surround and a red enamel insert. Insert is taped on.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

Metal belt buckle half. Middle insert is silver coloured and depicts a star. Item is rusty.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

Part of metal belt buckle. Metal loop for attachment is on the back. Item is worn and rusty.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

Brass foot shaped charm. Item is discoloured, tarnished and rusting.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, reader's digest, sweepstakes.

Remains of a decorative earring. Item is round with stones set around the edge. One side is damaged and the stones are missing. The centre is missing. A clip is on the back.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks.

2 copies of a white booklet titled, 'Bendigo's Riches.' This is a reprint of a series of articles printed in 'The Argus' on the potential wealth of the water supply, soil, and sunshine of the Bendigo district. Published Melbourne, Wilson and Mackinnon, Printers, Collins St. Melbourne. 15 pgs. ph. 1909. Item part of the Mr. Ken Hesse collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.rural industry, agriculture - cultivation, bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, the argus, bendigo resources, resources, agriculture, farming, mining

A replica of the gold nugget 'Poseidon' that was discovered on the 18th of December 1906 at Tarnagulla. It was found 10 inches below the surface, 2 inches above bedrock with much quartz. It was found by Woodall and Party and named after a famous racehorse of the time. Gross weight 953 ozs. Net 703 ozs. (See additional research).mining, models, plaster model of victorian gold nugget, https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/history-culture/2016/11/australias-biggest-gold-nuggets/

Plaster model of The 'Beauty' Nugget found at Kangaroo Gully Bendigo in 1858 nine feet below the surface. Weight 242 ozs. (See additional Research)mining, models, plaster model of victorian gold nugget

Plaster model of 'The 'Sandhurst' Nugget. Possibly October 1873 20 ozs from Patchy Flat Whipstick. More research required.mining, models, plaster model of victorian gold nugget

A plaster model of the Sclemm nugget found on 11.7.1872 at the Shoots Gully between Dunolly and James Creek, three feet below the surface. Associated with quartz and ironstone. Weight 538 ozs. Estimated yield 478 ozs. Finder Henry Davey. Value 2016 $849,760. (See additional research)mining, models, plaster model of victorian gold nugget