Colour photograph of a metal hand pump located in the grounds of the Bon Accord Museum, Burra, South Australia.

This beautiful hand-cut crystal vase was made in Poland by Violetta Crystal Glassworks. Its design is decorative and functional. It reflects vases produced in the late 19th and early 20th century when hand-cut lead Crystalware was popular in England. The lead content in the glass makes the glass softer and easier to hand-cut. The crystal clear glass sparkles in the light. Crystalware was kept for special occasions such as weddings and religious events. The Violetta Crystal Glassworks was founded in 1864 by Franz Losky, at the district of in Stronie Śląskie. Its original name was Oransko-Nassawska Glassworks, then later named Oranienhütte. The Glassworks came under Poland's rule after World War II. In 1950 it was subject to the Central Board of the Glass Industry and Precious Ceramics, with its seat in Sosnowiec, and the Glassworks was called United Glassworks of the Lower Silesia Region – State Crystal Glassworks in Stronie Śląskie.In 1953 it began exporting its products. In 1970 the name was changed to Violetta Crystal Glassworks in the Polish district of Stronie Śląskie. The firm became the major exporter of Polish glass. From 1992, structural changes in the company resulted in the loss of production, which stopped altogether in May, 2008. Minex CEI SA bought the plant in 2011 and operated it until the end of 2018.This hand-cut lead crystal vase design reflects that of vases produced in the late-19th and early-20th centuries. It is representative of decorative domestic items used during that era, particularly for important and special occasions such as weddings and religious events. Crystalware was cherished for its beauty. The vase is also significant for its association with the renowned Violetta Crystal Glassworks established in 1864 by Franz Losky, which was at one time the greatest exporter of hand-cut crystal made in Poland.Vase; clear hand-cut glass, 24 per cent lead crystal. The vase is wide at the top with a scalloped edge. It tapers inwards to a round foot. A clear rectangular label with gold text is attached. It is branded Violetta hand-cut crystal, made in Poland. On the label: "MADE IN POLAND" "Violetta" "Hand cut 24 % lead crystal" "(R)" within a circleflagstaff hill maritime village, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill museum and village, domestic object, decorative object, functional object, vase, crystal vase, cut glass vase, hand-cut glass, violetta, violetta glassworks, polish glassworks, made in poland, vase with scalloped edge, crystal glassworks, franz losky, oransko-nassawska glassworks, oranienhütte, stronie śląskie, hand-cut crystal, crystalware

The Ballarat Technical Art School boasted a well-stocked Antique Room replete with plaster copies of classical, Renaissance and Gothic sculptural examples, which were used as drawing props by students. The school inherited some casts from its predecessor institutions, and further consignments were purchased during the 1920s, including full length, bust and relief figures, as well as dozens of ornamental and architectural casts. Unfortunately, much of the collection was lost or destroyed in the late 1950s. This is one of the few surviving pieces, with TAFE students reportedly drawing from it into the twenty-first century. This plaster hand is inscribed “Waschatz, Modeller, Melbourne.” Otto Waschatz was a German plasterer who opened a plaster business in the Melbourne suburb of Richmond, and was responsible for the invention of the first true fibrous plaster - using a layer of hemp laid between plaster to create light and strong panels. By 1912 Waschatz's Lottoid Pty Ltd was a thriving and creative business, and possessed over 5,000 moulds for all kinds of plasterwork. The business closed in 1915, as the result of anti-German sentiment during World War One. Plaster cast of a hand used as a teaching aid at the Ballarat Technical Art School. The Victorian Education Department courses required art students to create studies based on ancient sculptures so copies of famous works were purchased as teaching aids. Among these courses were 'Drawing the Human Figure from Cast' and ‘Drawing from the Antique’. Waschatz, Modeller, Melbourneballarat school of mines, art, arts academy, ballarat technical art school, vikki nash, plaster cast, otto waschatz, lattoid pty ltd, school of mines, plaster copy, drawing from the antique, drawing the human figure from cast

The initials on this watch are not clear but, even so, no information is available on the original owner, whether the initials are ‘J.T.F.’ or not. The makers, Hunt and Roskell, were a firm of manufacturing and retailing jewellers and silversmiths in England in the 19th century (founded 1843 and taken over by J.W. Benson in 1889 and continuing to trade as Hunt and Roskell Limited until 1965). This watch is suitable for display material only unless some provenance can be establishedThis is a silver watch with an outer casing covering the dial but showing the time in a smaller circular frame. The figures are Roman numerals on the dial and on the outer casing. The second hand is missing and the hour hand is bent. The dial has an inset showing the seconds. The face has black markings on a white background. There is a large ring at the top of the case for attachment to a chain. Back of watch case: ‘J.T.F.’ (?) Inside case: ‘69188’ Back of watch: ‘Examined by Hunt & Roskell, 156 New Bond Street, London’ hunt & roskell, silver watch, warrnambool

Black and white photograph (2 copies)Written on back of photographs, "Bissett's Hay and Corn Store on left-hand side of picture".

Concongella - Home Station Hand Made Paver 1994stawell

Augustus Bostock was the 9th child of Robert & Rachael Bostock of Vaucluse Epping Forest, Van Diemen’s Land. He was only 4 years old when his mother died. He was inspired by his father to seek his fortune in the Western District of Victoria. He arrived around 1850. He married Margaret Aitkin in July 1865. Augustus owned several properties in the district and leased others. He sat on the court of Warrnambool, Mortlake or Hexham as required. He resided at Marramook in Hawkesdale and later moved to Vaucluse in Hopetoun Road Warrnambool, where he died in 1920 at the age of 87. He was involved in many aspects of life in the Western District, racing, cricket, and social activities to name a few. This letter shows correspondence between the two firms of solicitors and is demanding payment of £500.00 as settlement by Bostock, to the National Bank. This is one of a number of documents which relate to the Bostock family who were one of the most important pioneering families of the Western District. They owned and leased various properties around Warrnambool and were involved in many aspects of social and business life. The document itself is indicative of its time and provides an insight into the details and terms of such documents at the time.Cream lined paper, with Solicitors letterhead printed in top left corner. Letter is hand written in black ink. Watermarked Cowan Extra strongKlingender, O’Mahony & Murray Solicitors at Warrnambool, Koroit, Port Fairy, Terang and Mortlake. Telephone No. 51. The letter has come from Malleson, England & Stewart of Melbourne. Watermarked Cowan Extra Strongwarrnambool, bostock, national bank, klingender, o’mahony, murray, malleson england and stewart,1900,

Catalogue of hand tools - screwdrivers, planes, hammers, knives, spirit levels, hacksaws, measuring tapes, gardening tools, lawn mowers, with price list.Printed Catalogue of hand tools.turner industries, lawnmowers, tools

Mr Richardson sometimes deputised for his friend Mr Henry Berry at Sunday services at the Asylum, c.1890.A rare, historically significant and well-provenanced example of resources - clothing - made by residents of the Kew Lunatic Asylum in the 19th century.Multicoloured, hand-knitted woollen sock, created for Mr. W.H. Richardson (father of the historian Dorothy Rogers, the donor), and made by patients of the 'old Kew Asylum'. Attached handwritten note by Dorothy Rogers): "This sock was made for my father (W. H. Richardson) by patients of the old Kew Asylum. He often deputised for Mr Henry Berry at Sunday afternoon services about 1890'.men's clothing, socks, kew lunatic asylum, w h richardson, dorothy rogers

Rubber model of hand in sealed plastic bag which is original packaging. Hand is marked with acupuncture points on the palm and back of the hand. A leaflet is enclosed inside a plastic box with a white base and clear lid.acupuncture, chinese medicine, traditional medicine, pain relief, acupuncture, chinese medicine, traditional medicine, pain relief

Letter - quarto sheets, dated 1/6/1927 typed on MMTB letterhead, to the City of Malvern offering second hand grooved rails and slot beams for sale. Gives details of the materials and the costs. Also notes it has second hand cable or rope for sale. Copy of a letter back to the MMTB from the Town Clerk of Malvern dated, 4/6/1927, saying no thanks.trams, tramways, mmtb, cables, rails, sales materials, malvern

Displayed in History House. Made by William Melrose McDonnell.Hand-painted glass frame.Front: (no inscriptions)

Written on back of photograph, "11.8.81 477 Maroondah Highway. S.A.M.. New and second-hand agricultural machinery."

This knitting pattern book was published by the Villawood Textile Company, Sydney and contains knitting patterns for womens and mens knitted garments. Interestingly, TV and theatre personalities have been used as well as high fashion models.Autumn-Winter '61 / ... a superb / collection of / Villawool / designs ... / 3rd EDITION / Hand Knits / by / Villawool / 4'-knitting handicrafts - history, villawood textile company, knitting, handicrafts - history

The scarf in the photograph was made by participants of the Children of the World Longest Hand Knitted Scarf project.knitting

Tender or notice - two A4 pages stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "Tender for Purchase of Second hand trams from the Corporation", issued by the Met, Public Transport Corporation, tender No. 9226, closing 11am, 16 August 1989. Gives details of the tender lodgement (60 Market St), tram location, details of the body, removal time, crainage - sale of trams 798, 804 and 835.trams, tramways, sale of trams, the met, tenders, ptc, tram 798, tram 804, tram 835

Two hand written recipe books. Articles and recipes from magazines and the newspaper are also includedTwo eecipe books with clippings of recipes from magazines and newspapers. recipe book, edith pickford

Floral Clock, Ballarat Courier, 5th March 1954, ceremony to hand over to city of Ballarat.The Floral Clock in the photograph predated the clock in the Gardens today and the site may have changed. Although the photograph makes this hard to decipher.One page of a black and white photocopy of a newspaper page, with a blurred photograph of the clock, top of the page and a small caption to the right of the photo.None.john garner collection, garner, dr, clock, floral clock, 1954, ceremony, courier, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens

1950s approximately and used in Ringwood North for many years.Hand lawnmower with white handle and black hand grips."Qualcast" brand made in England and has green wheels with black rubber."Qualcast" made in England.lawnmower, 1950's, qualcast

Henry Barclay's Hand Shears, November 2016. His son Eric recalls his father shearing with these.Digital copy of colour photographeric barclay, barclay family, henry barclay

Specification manual for the Dubied Type MR hand knitting machine, which also forms part of the collection.10. N.P.I. 100 C/Mmachine knitting, sartori, mrs genitilia

East Ringwood 2000- Roundabout in Railway Avenue cnr Wenwood Street looking West (railway line on right hand side)- B&W Photo from Album 6501

Hand written on printed form. Discolourisation.Signed: A P James for Secretary of department [T Brodribb] Education Department Victoria official sealeducation department, gymnastics, examination, a w steane, bendigo school, school no 1976, a p james