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Rutherglen RSL Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - Trench art letter openers, c.WW2
... Trench art letter openers...Set of three brass bullet trench art letter openers... MF39 VII Set of three brass bullet trench art letter openers ...Set of three brass bullet trench art letter openers with wave edgeon base of bullet MF39 VIItrench art, bullets -
Greensborough Historical Society
Functional object - Letter Opener, Melbourne Olympics 1956, 1956
... Letter Opener...letter openers...Commemorative letter opener issued to celebrate the Olympic...Metal letter opener, handle contains Olympic rings... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Commemorative letter opener issued ...Commemorative letter opener issued to celebrate the Olympic Games in Melbourne 1956.Metal letter opener, handle contains Olympic rings and Olympic flame.On handle "Melbourne 1956"letter openers, olympic games melbourne 1956, memorabilia -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - CHINA LETTER OPENERS, 1986
... CHINA LETTER OPENERS...2 china letter openers handpainted with a sepia toned scene... 2 china letter openers handpainted with a sepia toned scene ...2 china letter openers handpainted with a sepia toned scene of 1890 Wooden Hut on white china with gilt edges.Hand painted Rolleston Gallery Bendigo 1986communication, postal, letters -
Mont De Lancey
Letter opener
... Letter opener...letter openers...Ivory letter opener, Hole at one end to hang it up. ... William Paul (1838-1911). letter openers paperknives Ivory letter ...From Athol Ferguson - great grandson of Henry William Paul (1838-1911).Ivory letter opener, Hole at one end to hang it up. letter openers, paperknives -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Trenchart letter opener, Circa 1920s
... Trenchart letter opener....WW 1 Brass Trench Art Souvenir Letter Opener. Configured...Inscribed on blade of letter opener is Souvenirs Ypres.... on blade of letter opener is Souvenirs Ypres. WW 1 Brass Trench Art ...The first Battle of Ypres (French: Premiere Bataille de Flandres . German: Erste Flandernsschlacht,19th October - 22 November 1914) was Battle of the First World War fought on the Western Front around Ypres in West Flanders Belgium.WW 1 Brass Trench Art Souvenir Letter Opener. Configured from a bullet on which is mounted a German Crown Button.and a piece of sheet brass from a shell casing.Inscribed on blade of letter opener is Souvenirs Ypres. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - VARIOUS SOUVENIRS, WW1
... letter openers...Metal souvenirs from France and Letter opener. .1) Silver... from France and Letter opener. .1) Silver shield with cross ...Items souveniered or collected by James Worland Mills No 3441 59th Batt AIF. Refer 169P. Metal souvenirs from France and Letter opener. .1) Silver shield with cross, wheat, on either side, crown on top. Town coat-of arms for Ypres, with clasp. .2) Tarnished metal, lion on shield, crown on top,3 leaf clover on either side, town coat-of-arms for Arras, with clasp. .3) Letter opener. Trench art - metal rifle cartridge with pressed brass handle and knife/blade. .1) "YPRES" coat of arms. .2) "ARRAS" coat of arms. .3) "SOUVENIR OF FRANCE" (under helmet)souvenirs, coats of arms, letter openers, trench art -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Trench Art Letter Opener
... Trench Art Letter Opener....Letter opener. Hand crafted by a crewman on HMAS Hobart...Metal trench art letter opener. Rifle cartridge with metal... Dandenong melbourne Letter opener. Hand crafted by a crewman on HMAS ...Letter opener. Hand crafted by a crewman on HMAS Hobart in Tokyo Harbour at the surrender signing in 1945.Metal trench art letter opener. Rifle cartridge with metal knife blade.H.M.A.S Hobart. Tokyo. -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Letter Opener
... Letter Opener...The souvenir plastic letter opener was purchased sometime...Plastic letter opener with Tassel "Orcades"... mornington-peninsula The souvenir plastic letter opener was purchased ...The souvenir plastic letter opener was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Plastic letter opener with Tassel "Orcades"Orcadessouvenir, s.s orcades -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Domestic object - Letter Opener, Early 20th century
... Letter Opener...letter opener... originated from Asia. Letter openers are still used today; however...A long, cream-white letter opener made out of ivory... items originated from Asia. Letter openers are still used today ...No specific information is available for this item. However, ivory was common in early 20th century household items, which were often purchased overseas as souvenirs. Many ivory items originated from Asia. Letter openers are still used today; however, they are now made out of steel as ivory is illegal.This item is an example of the use of ivory in domestic households early in the 20th century. A long, cream-white letter opener made out of ivory with a plain blade and rounded handle.There is decorative patterning on the handle consisting of holes and circles.ivory, letter opener, letters, chiltern athenaeum museum, mail -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Holder, Letter opener holder, Early 20th century
... Letter opener holder...Letter Opener/Book Mark and Case... No specific information is available on this item. Letter... at the top. The book mark can also be used as a letter opener... No specific information is available on this item. Letter openers ...No specific information is available on this item. Letter openers and book marks of an ornate nature were common household and personal items in the past and are still used today. This item probably dates from the early 1900s. This item is of antiquarian interest and is useful for display as an example of household or personal items of the past.This is a stiffened velvet holder edged with gilt metal with a chain attached. The chain has a gilt book mark attached. The book mark has a metal blade with an ornamental shield at the top. The book mark can also be used as a letter opener. The holder probably originally held another letter opener or another similar item to complete the set. The case is somewhat scuffed. letter opener/book mark and case, warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Letter Opener, Ivory Carved, Early 20th century
... Letter Opener...Letter opener... an overseas trip. Many of these types of items came from Asia. Letter...This is a letter opener made of ivory. It has a plain blade... opener Warrnambool This is a letter opener made of ivory. It has ...No specific information is available on this item. Household items made of ivory were common in the early 20th century and were often brought back to Australia from people returning from an overseas trip. Many of these types of items came from Asia. Letter openers are still is use today.This item is of interest as an example of the use of ivory in household items early in the 20th century. This use of ivory is in the main illegal today.This is a letter opener made of ivory. It has a plain blade with a rounded highly decorated handle. The decoration consists mainly of punched holes in geometrical patterns. The top has a hole for hanging up the item. There is a small split in the ivory in the middle of the handle. letter opener, warrnambool -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Functional object - Letter opener, Hand made letter opener
... Letter opener...Hand made letter opener...Letter opener... Charlton, 3525 goldfields Letter opener Hand made letter opener ...Letter opener -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Trench Art
... Scimitar shaped letter opener... General Scimitar shaped letter opener Trench Art ...Scimitar shaped letter openerephemera, general -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Decorative object - Letter Opener, 1940's
... Letter Opener...wooden letter opener...Ornate carved wooden letter opener. Hand turned.... letter opener internment camp woodwork N0 13 POW Group Murchison ...Made by POW's at camp 13.Ornate carved wooden letter opener. Hand turned.N0 13 POW Group Murchison Australiakevin clarke, wooden letter opener, internment camp woodwork -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Letter Opener
... Letter Opener...Brass letter opener with a stylised dragons head joined... writing equipment Brass letter opener with a stylised dragons head ...From the Betty McPhee writing equipment collectionBrass letter opener with a stylised dragons head joined on to the blade of the opener.commerce, office equipment / stationery, domestic items, writing equipment -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Decorative object - Letter Opener, POW - Unknown, 1944
... Letter Opener ...Letter opener.... Used as letter opener.... Murchison Letter opener Wood POW "Australien" 1944 Knife ...Made and used by POW Camp 13.Knife, beautifully carved and polished from dark timber. Used as letter opener.POW "Australien" 1944knife, pow, camp 13, murchison, letter opener, wood -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Letter Opener, 1980s
... Letter Opener...Silver coated letter opener with 'City of Nunawading... of handle Memorabilia Letter Opener ...Used by councillors and Mayors of City of Nunawading as giftsSilver coated letter opener with 'City of Nunawading' and Coat of Arms on top of handlecivic mementoes, souvenirs -
Tennis Australia
Letter opener, Circa 1930
... Letter opener...Metal letter opener with tennsi player motif at top end... Park Melbourne melbourne Tennis Metal letter opener with tennsi ...Metal letter opener with tennsi player motif at top end. Materials: Metaltennis -
Federation University Historical Collection
Object, Boxed Pewter Keris Letter Opener
... Boxed Pewter Keris Letter Opener ...A boxed pewter letter opener, in the form of a wavy-bladed... A boxed pewter letter opener, in the form of a wavy-bladed keris ...The keris is a dagger unique to the Malay cultures of Southeast Asia, with renderings depicting the weapon dating to 825 CE. Asymmetry is this ancient weapon’s distinguishing feature and, although different styles exist, it is the wavy blade that is instantly recognisable. Today, the keris is a potent symbol of the history and culture of the Malay world.A boxed pewter letter opener, in the form of a wavy-bladed keris, in satin finish pewter. Thank you Professor Kerry O. Cox Vice-Chancellor University of Ballarat for gracing the graduation ceremony hosted by Regions College 10th October 2005international visitors, international visits, souvenirs, gifts, malaysia, keris, blade, knife -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Letter opener
... Letter opener...Letter Opener with ivory blade. Handle covered with animal... Mitcham melbourne domestic items writing equipment Letter Opener ...Letter Opener with ivory blade. Handle covered with animal skin with a carved cloven hoof.domestic items, writing equipment -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - LETTER OPENER
... LETTER OPENER...Wooden letter opener hand painted & engraved with Dutch... DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT Writing equipment letters Wooden letter opener ...Wooden letter opener hand painted & engraved with Dutch figures in red, green, blue and yellow.domestic equipment, writing equipment, letters -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - LETTER OPENER, c.1942-45
... LETTER OPENER...Trench Art - Letter opener, metal chrome finish, made using... effects metalcraft Trench art Trench Art - Letter opener, metal ...The item belonged to Thomas Seymour PETERSON LAC 52647 RAAF. Enlisted 28.3.1942 aged 18 years. At discharge on 11.12.1945 he was posted at 17 Repair and Servicing Unit.Trench Art - Letter opener, metal chrome finish, made using a .5 caliber casing as a handle.personal effects, metalcraft, trench art -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir Letter Opener - Portland Harbour, n.d
... Souvenir Letter Opener - Portland Harbour... letter opener...Souvenir letter opener / fruit knife, dagger shaped, white... Portland Harbour letter opener Front: On handle: above image ...Souvenir letter opener / fruit knife, dagger shaped, white plastic handle, with coloured image of the harbour, Portland.Front: On handle: above image, 'THE HARBOUR PORTLAND' Back: On blade, just above handle 'MADE IN GERMANY'souvenir of portland, portland harbour, letter opener -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - LETTER OPENER, 1966-75
... LETTER OPENER...Replica bayonet letter opener. Chrome with wooden handle... in Vietnam". Replica bayonet letter opener. Chrome with wooden handle ...Item souvenired by Peter Dodd. Refer Cat No 2436.2P for his service details.Replica bayonet letter opener. Chrome with wooden handle. On blade under crossguard is plaque with large red number "1".Engraved on blade "1st Infantry Division in Vietnam".domestic items-writing equipment, military history-army, red -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - LETTER OPENER
... LETTER OPENER...Letter opener with pocket knife in xylonite handle... , made in Germany Letter opener with pocket knife in xylonite ...Letter opener with pocket knife in xylonite handle / engraved on pocket knife ' Jowika , made in Germany , picture of a bird on a branch.Jowika , made in Germanypersonal effects, keyrings & knives, jowika , made in germany -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Letter Opener
... Letter Opener...Letter Opener made from teak wood from the Battleship H.M.S..." Letter Opener ...Letter Opener made from teak wood from the Battleship H.M.S. Valiant. Small plaque "From the teak of H.M.S. Valiant Jutland 1918" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Razor Letter opener Badge Hatband Hotel De Strasbourg
... Razor Letter opener Badge Hatband Hotel De Strasbourg...Board covered with green cloth. Mounted - Razor,letter...) Ticket (Hotel De Strasbourg) Razor Letter opener Badge Hatband ...Board covered with green cloth. Mounted - Razor,letter opener,British Forces association badge,hatband(red,white,blue) Ticket (Hotel De Strasbourg) -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Souvenir Trench Art, C. 1941
... Two letter openers. 303 chrome bullet handles stamped 1941... melbourne Two letter openers. 303 chrome bullet handles stamped 1941 ...Two letter openers. 303 chrome bullet handles stamped 1941 with shaped blades attached. 00057.1 plane shaped blade 00057.2 cloud / leaf shaped blade -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Paper Knife
... Nickel plated spear shape letter opener with round emblem... letter opener with round emblem inscribed with Rotary ...Given to the Society's Museum by the Nunawading Rotary Club following their visit on 14 February 2001.Nickel plated spear shape letter opener with round emblem inscribed with Rotary International on blue panels on cream and gold circle. Centre crossed with blue panels covered with plastic.Rotary Internationalcivic mementoes, souvenirs -
Tennis Australia
Letter opener, Circa 1995
... Letter opener...Dagger, possibly letter opener. Has Arabic lettering... Park Melbourne melbourne Tennis Dagger, possibly letter opener ...Dagger, possibly letter opener. Has Arabic lettering on blade. Brass sheath studded with green and pink glass decorations. Unknown background, unknown significance. Materials: Metal, Glass, Plastictennis