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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - Carolus Clusius, 16th century scientific horticulturist, Wikipedia, 22/06/2009, 22/06/2009
... Carolus Clusius, 16th century scientific horticulturist.......16th century...Wikipedia, 22/06/2009 Work on paper Carolus Clusius, 16th century scientific horticulturist. ...Clusius's early work relates to some of the plants in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens today, for example, tulips. Carolus Clusius was a pioneering botanist and one of the most influential 16th century scientific horticulturists.2 pages with a photograph labelled Charles de l'Ecluse on the left of p.1 and a drawing of a Nymphaea on the lefthand side of the page. p.2 has a list of the works of Charles de l'Ecluse, bottom half of the page. Nonedoctor john garner, john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, 16th century, carolus clusius, charles de lecluse, l'escluse, pioneering botanist, scientific hoticulturist, tulips, alpine plants, genus clusia, european flora, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - Farnese Gardens, Rome. Wikipedia, 16th Century Private Botanical Gardens
... 16th Century Private Botanical Gardens....Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George Longley Building Gillies Street North entrance Ballarat West 3350 John Garner Collection Ballarat Botanical Gardens Gardens Ballarat Farnese Gardens Flora Statue Rome 16th Century Private Botanical Gardens. Work on paper Farnese Gardens, Rome. ...john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat, farnese gardens, flora, statue, rome -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageCraft - Ship Model, Golden Hind
... ...16th century galleon...About the “Golden Hind” The English galleon “Golden Hind”, a mid-16th century Elizabethan warship, was launched in 1577. ...About the “Golden Hind” The English galleon “Golden Hind”, a mid-16th century Elizabethan warship, was launched in 1577. ...This is a ship model of the Golden Hind. About the “Golden Hind” The English galleon “Golden Hind”, a mid-16th century Elizabethan warship, was launched in 1577. It was formerly known as the “Pelican”. The Golden Hind was the flagship of Captain Sir Frances Drake, in which he became the first Englishman to circumnavigate the world 1577-1580. Tonnage 100-150 tons Displacement 300 tons [fully loaded] Speed 8-15 knots Armament 22 guns Crew 80 sailors, 10 officers Built Aldeburgh, Suffolk, then moved to Plymouth, Devon in 1576 Type of ship Galleon; multi-decked ship (5 decks), square rigged, 3 masted sailing ship Estimated size Length - 70 feet (21.3m); Breadth – 19 feet (5.8m); Depth – 9 feet (2.7m) The Pelican set sail in 1577 on an expedition sponsored partly by Queen Elizabeth and Sir Christopher Hatten (whose family crest was a golden hind). His companion ships were the Swan, Marigold, Benedict and the Elizabeth. During this voyage, in 1578, Drake renamed the Pelican as the Golden Hind in honour of is patron. Sir Francis Drake [1544 – 1596] brought the Golden Hind home from his circumnavigation of the globe with looted gold, percelain, jewels and cash worth 35,000,000 million pounds in today’s money. It was the largest treasure every captured at that date. Only two ships returned – the “Golden Hind” and the “Elizabeth”. This Ship model of the galleon Golden Hind, the flagship of Captain Sir Frances Drake, represents the first circumnavigation of the globe by an Englishman.Ship model, the galleon Golden Hind on timber stand. Square rigged with 2 masts each with a flag and crow's nest. 22 guns on decks. Brown hull with green stripes and decorative coloured trimmings. Nameplate "Sir Francis Drake - his ship / The Golden Hind - 1577-1580". Emblem with animal golden hind, Tudor Rose and lamp above. Nameplate "Sir Francis Drake - his ship / The Golden Hind - 1577 - 1580"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, ship model, model ship, galleon golden hind 1577, galleon golden hinde 1577, galleon pelican 1577, 16th century galleon, 16th century warship, sir frances drake, captain frances drake, first englishman to circumnavigate the globe -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageCraft - Ship model, Golden Hind
... ...16th century galleon...About the “Golden Hind” The English galleon “Golden Hind”, a mid-16th century Elizabethan warship, was launched in 1577. ...About the “Golden Hind” The English galleon “Golden Hind”, a mid-16th century Elizabethan warship, was launched in 1577. ...This is a ship model of the famous galleon the "Golden Hind". About the “Golden Hind” The English galleon “Golden Hind”, a mid-16th century Elizabethan warship, was launched in 1577. It was formerly known as the “Pelican”. The Golden Hind was the flagship of Captain Sir Frances Drake, in which he became the first Englishman to circumnavigate the world 1577-1580. Tonnage 100-150 tons Displacement 300 tons [fully loaded] Speed 8-15 knots Armament 22 guns Crew 80 sailors, 10 officers Built Aldeburgh, Suffolk, then moved to Plymouth, Devon in 1576 Type of ship Galleon; multi-decked ship (5 decks), square rigged, 3 masted sailing ship Estimated size Length - 70 feet (21.3m); Breadth – 19 feet (5.8m); Depth – 9 feet (2.7m) The Pelican set sail in 1577 on an expedition sponsored partly by Queen Elizabeth and Sir Christopher Hatten (whose family crest was a golden hind). His companion ships were the Swan, Marigold, Benedict and the Elizabeth. During this voyage, in 1578, Drake renamed the Pelican as the Golden Hind in honour of is patron. Sir Francis Drake [1544 – 1596] brought the Golden Hind home from his circumnavigation of the globe with looted gold, percelain, jewels and cash worth 35,000,000 million pounds in today’s money. It was the largest treasure every captured at that date. Only two ships returned – the “Golden Hind” and the “Elizabeth”. The ship model of the Golden Hind captained by Sir Frances Drake represents the first English circumnavigation of the globe.Ship model of the16th century galleon "The Golden Hind", Sir Francis Drake’s flagship (not in a glass case.) flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, ship model, model ship, galleon golden hind 1577, galleon golden hinde 1577, galleon pelican 1577, 16th century galleon, 16th century warship, sir frances drake, captain frances drake, first englishman to circumnavigate the globe -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Piece of Brocade, Mid 16th Century?
... ...16th Century...Mid 16th Century?...Weaving Weaving 16th Century Small piece of handwoven brocade with a design on birds and flowers woven in white, red, yellow and apricot, with a blue background. ...Bought by Miss Teague on a visit to Greece, 1961. Age authenticated by Hon. K. Shuttleworth on 5/8/1961.Small piece of handwoven brocade with a design on birds and flowers woven in white, red, yellow and apricot, with a blue background. It is backed by green silk (with net window to show back).weaving, weaving, 16th century -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - 16th C Assisi Panel, 16th century
... ... 16th century...16th century...Embroidery Fragment 16th century Italy Sicily Drawn thread Hand woven linen worked in classic red. ...Hand woven linen worked in classic red. Design is voided. Mounted with clear back.embroidery, fragment, 16th century, italy, sicily, drawn thread -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Madonna and Child Panel, 16th century
... ... 16th century...16th century...Embroidery Panels Silk Embroidery Ecclesiastical 16th century Madonna and child, overlooked by a third figure, are depicted in silk shading. ...Madonna and child, overlooked by a third figure, are depicted in silk shading. Halo and sleeve edges are of gold metal thread, couched. Mounted in gold frame, with a black mount.embroidery, panels, silk embroidery, ecclesiastical, 16th century -
Robin Boyd FoundationSlide, Robin Boyd, 1950
... Vadstena Castle, on Lake Vattern, Sweden (16th century). ...Vadstena Castle, on Lake Vattern, Sweden (16th century). Slide Robin Boyd ...Penleigh Boyd, Robin and Patricia Boyd's son, writes “Prior to 1950 Robin, like most other amateur or hobby photographers, took black and white printed photographs. The oldest slides date from 1950 when Robin and Patricia travelled to Europe on Robin’s Robert Haddon Travelling Scholarship.” In 1948 Robin Boyd was awarded ‘joint first place’ in the Robert Haddon competition for his design of Mildura art gallery. The scholarship helped fund their first overseas trip. Robin and Patricia were passengers on the Greek ship “Cyrenia” departing in May 1950, passing through the Suez Canal and landing in Genoa five weeks later. For six months, they travelled extensively throughout Europe (predominantly driving themselves) - France, Italy, United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Spain.Colour slide in a mount. Vadstena Castle, on Lake Vattern, Sweden (16th century). Vadstena, On Lake Vatten / Sweden / Vattersborg Castle (XVI C.) / Now Stores Prov.Archives (All Handwritten)haddon travelling scholarship, haddon, robin boyd, slide -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Ceramic - Jug, Souvenir Mary Rose Exhibition, 1994
... ...16th century ships...Mary Rose exhibition mary rose exhibition warrnambool ceramic jug souvenir mary rose 16th century ships "Mary Rose" Exhibition Warrnambool 1994-1995 on jug. ...This is a souvenir mug produced for visitors to the ‘Mary Rose’ Exhibition in Warrnambool (December 1994 to February 1995). The ship ‘Mary Rose’, built in Portsmouth, England in 1509-10, was historically of major significance. She was the spearhead of a master plan to give England superiority on the high seas. Using new technology of the time, heavy artillery was mounted on the lower decks of this ship and this overloaded the ship. In 1545 she sank in Portsmouth Harbour with the loss of 700 lives as she was about to set sail to defend the English against the French invaders. In 1982 the hull of this ship was raised to the surface and the contents recovered. Over 200 items from the wreck were brought to Warrnambool and displayed in 1994-5 at the Warrnambool Art Gallery. This is a souvenir from a interesting and major exhibition which was held in Warrnambool in 1994/95. It is one of a number of items which were massed produced for the event.Cream ceramic jug which has a fluted rim . It has an oval bulb shape at the bottom section which is topped with a more narrow circular rim. It has matching rings around the base and the neck of the jug. There is an image of The ship The Mary Rose in black on one side of the jug and printing in a dusty red on the back of the jug. It has a stylised rope handle with mottling of black."Mary Rose" Exhibition Warrnambool 1994-1995 on jug. Lady Bay Creations Warrnambool creations Australia on base of jug.mary rose exhibition, mary rose exhibition warrnambool, ceramic jug, souvenir mary rose, 16th century ships -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaArtwork, other - Picture, ?17th-18th century
... ... 16th century...Embroidery Canvas work England 16th century Petit point, 2 birds in a rural setting. ...Petit point, 2 birds in a rural setting. Probably part of edge of cushion cover or table carpet.embroidery, canvas work, england, 16th century -
The Celtic ClubBook, Richard Berleth, The Twilight Lords, 1979
... Ireland - Politics and government. Ireland - 16th century....The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3205 Ireland - Politics and government. Ireland - 16th century. The epic struggle of the last feudal lords of Ireland against the England of Elizabeth 1. ...The epic struggle of the last feudal lords of Ireland against the England of Elizabeth 1.Index, bib., ill., p. 293.non-fictionThe epic struggle of the last feudal lords of Ireland against the England of Elizabeth 1.ireland - politics and government. ireland - 16th century. -
Supreme Court of Victoria LibraryBooks, Ancient Law Tracts; the book for a Justice of the Peace, 16th Century
... These are 2 volumes of 16th Century legal tracts, for Justices of the Peace about how to conduct court business. ...16th Century...Supreme Court of Victoria Library 210 William Street Melbourne melbourne These are 2 volumes of 16th Century legal tracts, for Justices of the Peace about how to conduct court business. ...These are 2 volumes of 16th Century legal tracts, for Justices of the Peace about how to conduct court business. They were purchased for the library in the 19th Century.Very rare. Unsure if other libraries in Australia hold a copy. Made more significant by the 16th Century owners with their autographs.2 Volumes of Leather Bound Books, with gold lettering. Has the stamp of the Library on the outside cover, stating the Colony of Victoria. Has a number of signatures, including that of Christopher Pym, from 1575christopher pym -
Wangaratta Art GalleryCeramic, Tom Strachan, Untitled Bowl, 2004
... Design of the bowl is based on the 16th Century Japanese Oribe ware....Design of the bowl is based on the 16th Century Japanese Oribe ware. Untitled Bowl Ceramic Tom Strachan ...Wangaratta Art Gallery CollectionA hand sculpture ceramic square bowl glazed in green, blue, white and grey featuring an pattern engraved and stamped into the glaze. Design of the bowl is based on the 16th Century Japanese Oribe ware.tom strachan, after 16th c japanese oribe ware, ceramic bowl -
Plutarch ProjectBoy's Costume dress, Φουστανέλα
... Part of the Tsolia traditional Costume worn by soldiers in the 16th to 19th century in the mountains of Greece. It has 400 creases depicting the 400 years Greece was under occupation by the Turks....White linen cloth dress worn by soldiers from the 16th to 19th century AD. It has 400 creases depicting the 400 years Greece was under occupation by the Turks....Plutarch Project Caulfield Junction melbourne Part of the Tsolia traditional Costume worn by soldiers in the 16th to 19th century in the mountains of Greece. It has 400 creases depicting the 400 years Greece was under occupation by the Turks. φουστανέλα tsolia costume foustanela dress στολή White linen cloth dress worn by soldiers from the 16th to 19th century AD. ...Part of the Tsolia traditional Costume worn by soldiers in the 16th to 19th century in the mountains of Greece. It has 400 creases depicting the 400 years Greece was under occupation by the Turks.White linen cloth dress worn by soldiers from the 16th to 19th century AD. It has 400 creases depicting the 400 years Greece was under occupation by the Turks.φουστανέλα, tsolia, costume, foustanela, dress, στολή -
Plutarch ProjectBoy's Tsolia Costume belt, Ζώνη από στολή τσολιά, circa 1990's
... The full costume used traditionally by soldiers in the 16th to 19th century AD. Recently used in parades and plays as a traditional costume. ...The full costume used traditionally by soldiers in the 16th to 19th century AD. Recently used in parades and plays as a traditional costume...Plutarch Project Caulfield Junction melbourne The full costume used traditionally by soldiers in the 16th to 19th century AD. Recently used in parades and plays as a traditional costume. ...The full costume used traditionally by soldiers in the 16th to 19th century AD. Recently used in parades and plays as a traditional costume. This is the actual belt used with the costumeHas been used by Thessaloniki Association in parades and playsPart of a six piece costume, red woollen belt with black fringe. The full costume used traditionally by soldiers in the 16th to 19th century AD. Recently used in parades and plays as a traditional costumeζώνη, belt, tsolia, costume, στολή -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Book - Hatches, Matches and Dispatches, 1987
... Christening, Bridal and Mourning Fashions from 16th century to present day...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Christening, Bridal and Mourning Fashions from 16th century to present day Clothing and Dress 121p A4 Christening , Bridal and Mourning Fashions From16th Century to present day Book Hatches, Matches and Dispatches Clark, Rowena ...Christening, Bridal and Mourning Fashions from 16th century to present day121p A4 Christening , Bridal and Mourning Fashions From16th Century to present dayclothing and dress -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Persian Canvas Work Fragment, Late 19th century
... This could possibly be a piece of 16th century Persian tapestry. ...This could possibly be a piece of 16th century Persian tapestry. Textile Persian Canvas Work Fragment ...Fine canvas embroidery in silk twisted threads in blue, green, rust and beige. May be a Persian textile. Part of an embroidered waistcoat said to have been the property of a relative of the donor (who was a Captain of the East India Company) used for his official dress in the late 19th century. This could possibly be a piece of 16th century Persian tapestry. embroidery, canvas work, england -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - SOUVENIR, FRAMED SILK LACE CLOTH
... St Omer Church was built from 13th to 16th century in Omer, France. Omer airfield is not far from Ypres and was an airfield used by the RFC and RAF....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields St Omer Church was built from 13th to 16th century in Omer, France. Omer airfield is not far from Ypres and was an airfield used by the RFC and RAF. ...St Omer Church was built from 13th to 16th century in Omer, France. Omer airfield is not far from Ypres and was an airfield used by the RFC and RAF.Square multi coloured embroidered cloth. Flower, flower buds, leaves, stems on cream silk. Cotton lace border on all sides. Blue nylon ribbon bows attached at each corner. Centre - black lead sketch of St Omer Church. The item is framed in a dark wooden frame and has a dark green mounting board behind the silk." St Omer" embroidered in metal thread under the picture of the church.souvenir, embroidery, textile, ww1 -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden BallaratWork on paper - Book, The Story of Australia for Catholic Schools
... It briefly traces Australian European history to the 15th and 16th centuries then De Quiros and Torres etc, emphasising that Captain Cook, 'Did not really find it.'...It briefly traces Australian European history to the 15th and 16th centuries then De Quiros and Torres etc, emphasising that Captain Cook, 'Did not really find it.' ...A typical period history with the emphasis on the European colonial Catholic story. It was written by Agatha Le Breton in 1913 & this edition published in 1927. It briefly traces Australian European history to the 15th and 16th centuries then De Quiros and Torres etc, emphasising that Captain Cook, 'Did not really find it.' This edition includes the Sydney International Congress of 1928 and the opening of the Federal Capital Canberra with the opening Mass there by the Papal Nuncio,Small octavo, paperback.non-fictionA typical period history with the emphasis on the European colonial Catholic story. It was written by Agatha Le Breton in 1913 & this edition published in 1927. It briefly traces Australian European history to the 15th and 16th centuries then De Quiros and Torres etc, emphasising that Captain Cook, 'Did not really find it.' This edition includes the Sydney International Congress of 1928 and the opening of the Federal Capital Canberra with the opening Mass there by the Papal Nuncio,history, catholic schools, australia, education, 1928 eucharistic congress, sydney, canberra, explorers, captain cook, -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageEquipment - Fishing Gaff, 20th century
... Its origin is in 16th-century England river and estuary fishing. ...Its origin is in 16th-century England river and estuary fishing. ...A tool produced and used in the fishing industry to assist in retrieving large fish aboard a boat after being hooked on a fishing rod and brought to the vessel's side. Its origin is in 16th-century England river and estuary fishing. It saves the fishermen from leaving the boat and standing in the water to retrieve their large fish from the line.The fishing gaff is an example of equipment used in the fishing industry from around the 16th century that continues to be used today. River and bay fishing has been carried out in Warrnambool from the early to the mid-19th century. Gaff; wooden fishing gaff with a smooth pointed metal hook fixed to the end with black binding.warrnambool, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, fishing gaff, fishing equiipment, fishing industry, rod fishing, river fishing, estuary fishing, fishing tool -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook, The Five Orders of Architecture: according to Vignola, Possibly 1931
... Giacomo was an Italian architect of 16th century. He was among those Italian architects who spread the Italian Renaissance style throughout Western Europe. ...Giacomo was an Italian architect of 16th century. He was among those Italian architects who spread the Italian Renaissance style throughout Western Europe. ...Giacomo Barozzi was born at Vignola. He was called Vignola after the name of the town where he was born. Giacomo was an Italian architect of 16th century. He was among those Italian architects who spread the Italian Renaissance style throughout Western Europe. His two masterpieces are the Villa Farnese at Caprarola and the Jesuits' Church of the Gesù in Rome. A blue cloth hard cover book. Title and author's name is engraved in gilt on front cover and spine. Illustrations in b/w. It includes 26 p. of text and 66 b/w plates, notes on the plates and a glossary of French and English terms. The book also includes studies of shadow projection and the orders and thier application.A bookplate inside front cover titled 'Ballarat School of Art Library No. AD/13. A library due date card with patron's name "Vignola, G.B da" date: 24/4/1968.roman architecture, greek architecture, orders of architecture, vignola, doric order, tuscan order, ionic order, corinthian order, composite order, shadow projection, arch of titus, bookplate, library plate, ballarat technical art school library -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageContainer - Round Jar, Early - Mid 20th Century
... First made in Venice in the 16th century, colors include blue, pink, yellow, brown, black, and white. ...First made in Venice in the 16th century, colors include blue, pink, yellow, brown, black, and white. ...Milk glass is an opaque or translucent, milk white or colored glass that can be blown or pressed into a wide variety of shapes. First made in Venice in the 16th century, colors include blue, pink, yellow, brown, black, and white. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milk_glass#:~:text=Milk%20glass%20is%20an%20opaque,brown%2C%20black%2C%20and%20white.The ointment smells faintly of tar, so it was proberly used to alleviate irritation of some sort.White glass container with brown ointment inside which is now almost dried up. Black screw lid, and no label to indicate contents. Indented base.None.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, milk glass, ointment, medical -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageInstrument - Fob Watch, Mid 20th century
... Fob (or pocket) watches were developed in Europe in the 16th century. These watches were designed to be carried in a small pocket and attached through the means of a 'fob' which could be a chain or made from a variety of materials such as leather. ...Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village 89 Merri Street Warrnambool great-ocean-road Fob (or pocket) watches were developed in Europe in the 16th century. These watches were designed to be carried in a small pocket and attached through the means of a 'fob' which could be a chain or made from a variety of materials such as leather. ...Fob (or pocket) watches were developed in Europe in the 16th century. These watches were designed to be carried in a small pocket and attached through the means of a 'fob' which could be a chain or made from a variety of materials such as leather. This pocket watch was manufactured by the Western Clock Co. (Westclox) in the mid 20th century. The company was large and manufactured inexpensive watches with this style being an example of their ‘dollar watches’.This item is of social significance as an example of an inexpensive men's watch available during the mid 20th century.Men's silver pocket watch with a white dial, black arabic numerals and outer minute divisions around the edge. A seconds dial is in the place of the number 6. The face of the pocket watch is made from plastic. The word DAX was trademarked by the Western Clock Co. in 1915.The front dial of the watch has the words WESTCLOX, DAX, SHOCK RESISTANT and MADE IN CANADA.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, fob watch, pocket watch, watch, horology, time keeper, made in canada, shock resistant, westclox, dollar watch -
Orbost & District Historical Societyfob chain
... Watch chains were introduced about 100 years after pocket watches first appeared in the 16th century. ...Watch chains were introduced about 100 years after pocket watches first appeared in the 16th century. This item is an example of a popular piece of men's jewellery often considered to be a symbol of importance. chain silver fob-chain jewelry costume-accessories- male On fob chain - GILT Man's double, silver fob chain with key for watch. fob chain ...A pocket watch (or fob watch) is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket. Watches were also mounted on a short leather strap or fob, when a long chain would have been cumbersome or likely to catch on things. This fob could also provide a protective flap over their face. Watch chains were introduced about 100 years after pocket watches first appeared in the 16th century. This item is an example of a popular piece of men's jewellery often considered to be a symbol of importance.Man's double, silver fob chain with key for watch.On fob chain - GILTchain silver fob-chain jewelry costume-accessories- male -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Tool - Gold Scales Weights
... It is believed that the troy ounce dates back to the 16th century to the town of Troyes in Frances. ...It is believed that the troy ounce dates back to the 16th century to the town of Troyes in Frances. ...Troy ounces are slightly heavier than avoirdupois ounces that we commonly use. 1 troy ounce equals roughly 1 1/8 ounces and is used for the weighing of precious metals and gems. It is believed that the troy ounce dates back to the 16th century to the town of Troyes in Frances. This was a major trading centre for Europe and a standardised for of weights was needed. One troy ounce equalled 480 grains of barley.Four circular Troy weights - three have raised outer edge/lip with weight details imprinted in the centre. Large weight has the number 2 embossed in the middle. Second has the number 1.0 in the middle third has the number 1/2 in the middle. Fourth weight is solid and has a smaller inner circle. All appear to be made out of brass All taper down to smaller base.gold mining, gold mining equipment, gold mining history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Tool - Nesting weights
... It is believed that the troy ounce dates back to the 16th century to the town of Troyes in Frances. ...It is believed that the troy ounce dates back to the 16th century to the town of Troyes in Frances. ...Troy ounces are slightly heavier than avoirdupois ounces that we commonly use. 1 troy ounce equals roughly 1 1/8 ounces and is used for the weighing of precious metals and gems. It is believed that the troy ounce dates back to the 16th century to the town of Troyes in Frances. This was a major trading centre for Europe and a standardised for of weights was needed. One troy ounce equalled 480 grains of barley.Two Sets of Troy weights all circular and tapering to the bottom plus two individual weights - 1oz. One Complete set of Troy weights round in shape and tapering to bottom with six inner weights imprinted with 6oz, 4oz, 2oz, 1oz and nothing on two inner smaller ones.2nd set is incomplete with three inner crucibles next size is missing and then smallest size 6oz 4oz 2oz 1oz . Two individual weights 1oz.gold mining, gold mining crucibles, gold mining equipment, gold smelting -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageInstrument - Fob Watch, Moeris watchmakers, Early 1900s
... Fob (or pocket) watches were developed in Europe in the 16th century and gained wide usage during the mid 18th century until World War 1 when the wristwatch was invented. ...Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village 89 Merri Street Warrnambool great-ocean-road Fob (or pocket) watches were developed in Europe in the 16th century and gained wide usage during the mid 18th century until World War 1 when the wristwatch was invented. ...Fob (or pocket) watches were developed in Europe in the 16th century and gained wide usage during the mid 18th century until World War 1 when the wristwatch was invented. These watches were designed to be carried in a small pocket and attached through the means of a 'fob' which could be a chain or made from a variety of materials such as leather. Their popularity peaked in the nineteenth century where they were an important part of middle and lower class society as well.This item is of social significance as fob / pocket watches were valued as an essential object in all levels of society in the late 19th century. For some occupations, such as the railroads, it was a necessary tool of the job. Being dated to the early 1900s gives the watch historical significance as possibly being used during the first World War.Pocket watch with possible gunmetal case and brass winder. The white dial has black Roman numerals on the face (note the use of four lines for the number 4 and no markings for the number 6). The face has a circular insert and hand to show the seconds. All hands are gold coloured with the hour hand having a leaf shape. The case has a back cover, which opens to reveal an inner cover, which protects the workings. Both covers are inscribed with the number 877396. The back cover has the words ACIER GARANTI stamped into it, which means steel guaranteed and may refer to the screws used in the workings.Stamped inside the back cover in an oval shape - ACIER GARANTI with N.F. stamped in between the words. The number 877396 is stamped inside the back cover and again inside the middle cover. There is an indecipherable marking near the number inside the back cover and another scratching on the inside of the back cover which may be letters or numbers. The workings are inscribed with the words SWISS MADE and the manufacturer's circular stamp 'MOERIS'. The markings F, S, A and R are on the workings.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, fob watch, pocket watch, watch, 19th century, horology, time keeper, acier garanti, swiss made, moeris -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageInstrument - Fob Watch, 1940-60s
... Fob (or pocket) watches were developed in Europe in the 16th century and gained wide usage during the mid 18th century until World War 1 when the wristwatch was invented. ...Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village 89 Merri Street Warrnambool great-ocean-road Fob (or pocket) watches were developed in Europe in the 16th century and gained wide usage during the mid 18th century until World War 1 when the wristwatch was invented. ...Fob (or pocket) watches were developed in Europe in the 16th century and gained wide usage during the mid 18th century until World War 1 when the wristwatch was invented. These watches were designed to be carried in a small pocket and attached through the means of a 'fob' which could be a chain or made from a variety of materials such as leather. Their popularity peaked in the nineteenth century where they were an important part of middle and lower class society as well.This item is of social significance as fob / pocket watches were valued as an essential object in all levels of society. For some occupations, such as the railroads, it was a necessary tool of the job. Steel York Lever open face pocket / fob watch dated between 1940-1960. The dial has an inner pewter circle, outer minute divisions and a circular insert and hand to show the seconds. The numbers are finely edged with a black line and the hands are two coloured. The back of the watch is patterned with fine lines and three rectangle shapes. The words 'ANTIMAGNETIC' are on the front of the watch. Anti-magnetic watches began to be made at the beginning of the 20th century as mechanical watches were affected by magnetic fields. The 'lever' set on watches was a requirement for railroad watches. It required a two step process for the hands to be adjusted. The front dial of the watch has the words 'YORK LEVER', 'ANTIMAGNETIC' and 'MADE IN GERMANY'. flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, fob watch, pocket watch, watch, horology, time keeper, york lever, anti-magnetic, made in germany -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageInstrument - Fob Watch, 1920-30s
... Fob (or pocket) watches were developed in Europe in the 16th century and gained wide usage during the mid 18th century until World War 1 when the wristwatch was invented. ...Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village 89 Merri Street Warrnambool great-ocean-road Fob (or pocket) watches were developed in Europe in the 16th century and gained wide usage during the mid 18th century until World War 1 when the wristwatch was invented. ...Fob (or pocket) watches were developed in Europe in the 16th century and gained wide usage during the mid 18th century until World War 1 when the wristwatch was invented. These watches were designed to be carried in a small pocket and attached through the means of a 'fob' which could be a chain or made from a variety of materials such as leather. Their popularity peaked in the nineteenth century where they were an important part of middle and lower class society as well. The inclusion of the word RAILWAY on the face of the watch suggests a possible use by an employee of the railways. This item is of social significance as fob / pocket watches were valued as an essential object in all levels of society. For some occupations, such as the railroads, it was a necessary tool of the job. Steel Railway Lever open face pocket / fob watch dated 1920s-1930s. The white dial has large black arabic numerals and outer minute divisions around the edge. A circular insert and small hand to show the seconds is at the bottom of the watch face. The hour hand is a rounded leaf shape, and the minute hand a thin diamond shape. Both hands and the small rounded end of the second hand reflect a metallic blue sheen in the right lighting. The words RAILWAY LEVER, 15 JL and SWISS MADE are on the dial. The lever set on watches was a requirement for railroad watches. It required a two step process for the hands to be adjusted. 15 JL refers to the movement being a 15 jewel one.The front dial of the watch has the words 15 JL, RAILWAY LEVER, and SWISS MADE. flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, fob watch, pocket watch, watch, horology, time keeper, swiss made, railway lever, 15 jl, 15 jewel -
Ballarat Diocesan Historical CommissionBook, Summa Theologicae, 1686
... One of several 16th-19th century editions of the Summa in the collection. ...Ballarat Diocesan Historical Commission 5 Lyons St South Ballarat goldfields One of several 16th-19th century editions of the Summa in the collection. ...One of several 16th-19th century editions of the Summa in the collection. This work of Aquinas was a landmark of medieval western thought. It is regularly consulted by scholars of theology to this day and underpins much Catholic philosophy.An early folio of a landmark of medieval western thought.Folio size, Rag paper bound in Vellum. Binding cracked and broken.Guillaum McCormack, Middensis; Summa Theologae
