The Balloon flashlight magnifying glass was donated by a resident of Wodonga and is an unusual example of glass magnifiers with an inbuilt light made by the Balloon company.The flashlight magnifying glass has local significance due to its donation by a resident of Wodonga. It also has historical significance as an example of a relatively rare type of vintage Balloon magnifying glass with an inbuilt light.Metal and plastic flashlight magnifying glass, with a light attached to the interior end of the handle, to illuminate the magnified area."TRADE MARK / BALLOON / MADE IN HONG KONG" on the dark brown plastic end of the handle.magnifying glass, flashlight magnifying glass, balloon magnifying glass, balloon hong kong

Glass and silver metallic magnifying glass with a circular lens and a moulded cylindrical metal handle.Silver coloured metal magnifying glassassistive devices, association for the blind

A plastic tool that magnifies print underneath it. It was possibly given to widows at events or as promotional material used in a direct mail appeal as it is easily posted.A record of items produced by Legacy for branding purposes.White plastic card with a magnifying window.visual aids, promotion

Steel and glass pocket folding magnifying glass. The maker's name DEPOSE and a cockerel stamped into the handle. The maker's name DEPOSE and a cockerel stamped into the handle.

Green metal surround, thick magnifying glass object used in armured personnel carrier. Very heavy & solid glass with black interior.drivers viewer, armoured personnel carrier

A pocket magnifying glass was a versatile scientific tool. It was ideal for situations in which the specimen was too small to be observed under a magnifying glass and access to a larger microscope would have been impossible.It could be taken on field expeditions and used to examine botanical, zoological and mineralogical specimens.Simple,pocket microscopes had a significant impact on the the general public’s appreciation of both science and the natural world by making the microscopic world accessible and exciting.Small pocket magnifying glass with glass viewer.magnifying-glass instruments-optical

A pocket magnifying glass was a versatile scientific tool. It was ideal for situations in which the specimen was too small to be observed under a magnifying glass and access to a larger microscope would have been impossible.It could be taken on field expeditions and used to examine botanical, zoological and mineralogical specimens. This small magnifying glass could be used for examining specimens of plants or rocks or jewellery.Simple,pocket microscopes had a significant impact on the the general public’s appreciation of both science and the natural world by making the microscopic world accessible and exciting.A small brass pocket magnifying glass with resting arm. The cardboard box is blue / black in colour.magnifying-glass scientific-instrument

One of a collection of 7 photographs of Amygdales polished by Dr G Baker CSRO 1950. A fully coloured plate of the originals was to have appeared in the book "Phillip Island in Picture & Story". Black & White photograph of an Amygdale Stone."Brown chiefly. Magnified about 3 diam"phillip island, amygdale stone, dr g baker, joshua w gliddon

Small brass pocket magnifying glass with glass viewer.magnifying glasses, optical instruments

This item was inherited from the donor's father, René Dupuche. John Dupuche, writes: This magnifying glass was used to remove the burrs and thorns that wool-buyers tended to get in their fingers when examining bales of wool. The open end was placed on the finger since the thorn was sometimes buried under the skin. The buyer looked through the magnifying glass and with tweezers or a pin removed the thorn which had rendered the finger inoperative. The wool-buyers needed the sensitivity of their fingers to appraise the suitability of the wool, as buyers had for centuries past, measuring the length of the staple, feeling and counting the crimps in the fibre, its finesse, softness, elasticity and strength, assessing the colour, watching for extraneous matter such as dust or seeds which would not be welcome by manufacturers half-way across the world. Their skills took years to acquire. Knowledgeable buyers were invaluable to their employers, since they were able to evaluate to the last percentage the yield of a bale. My father, René Dupuche, was the ‘principal buyer’ from 1927-1966 in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania for the international wool company ‘Masurel Fils’ which was one of the largest wool businesses in Europe. It was based in the north of France, in Tourcoing, one of the major wool centres of the world. He was sent to Australia as a young man at the age of 23 and took part in the ‘golden era’ of wool in Australia, and the eventual replacement of hands-on appraisal by ‘core-testing’. Masurel Fils was one of the dozens of French and Belgian firms operating in Australia. These men from Flanders enjoyed a cosmopolitan society augmented by diplomats, European bankers and shipping-line executives for various countries and a handful of scientists and academics.Small black metal magnifying lens with three fold design and two hinges. One panel contains a circular glass lens, the centre panel has a circular hole, and the third panel has a square hole with three lines on each side.wool buyer, magnifying glass, magnifying lens, burrs, rené dupuche, john dupuche, migrants, masurel fils, french, belgian, flanders, working life, sheep industry, wool industry, agriculture

This item type was used during the First World War throughout Europe. This item is an artillery siege lamp. It was used by artillery units. The lamps were powered by a single candle, the light being magnified by a lens. A shutter closes over the lens to give an illuminated vertical line. They were used originally in fortified siege artillery posititions as a general purpose lamp. They were also used as aiming lamps when they were placed in front of artillery posititions and used as a guide in aiming at night. Further research has suggested that this item may have been attached to bicycles for illuminating the way in the blackout.This item is considered rare and important. It is historically and technically siginficant at a national level. Painted black metal(tin) candle power, hand held or placed on flat area, open base so candle can be inserted and 'screwed' in, side door for lighting, fron magnifying glass, metal lens cover with vertical slit. There is considerable damage to the black paint in the external regions of the lamp.world war one, military, candle, artillery, europe, lamp, black, artillery siege lamp, artillery units, candle power, aiming lamp, wwi, 1900, australian war memorial, bike light, bike, bicycle, bicycle lamp, blackout

Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. (Joe) Lyons MBE Collection. See catalogue No 5374P for his service record.Large circular magnifying glass. One side is convex and the other flat.equipment, magnifying glass

John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) Book plate shows a hand holding a magnifying glass which magnifies a John Gartner book plate. An open book with the words Zelna John on the two pages is shown in the bottom left hand corner.Nil keith wingrove memorial trust, australian bookplate design awards, bookplate, print making

Blackout lantern used in WW11. This type of lantern was used during both World War. It is an artillery siege lamp and was originally used by artillery units. The lamps were powered by a single candle, the light being magnified by a lens. A shutter closes over the lens to give an illuminated vertical line. They were used originally in fortified siege artillery positions as a general purpose lamp. They were also used as aiming lamps when they were placed in front of artillery positions and used as a guide in aiming at night. These lamps were often used on the front of bicycles to guide at night. Donated by Clem Heather. Forestry Commision, carved faces on trees with axe., builder of tall. spliced single pole fire towers. This item is considered rare and important. It is historically and technically siginficant at a national level.Small black metal blackout lantern with handle. Front of lantern has round shield with small slit - small door at side for easy lighting of candle. It is hand held or placed on flat area, open base so candle can be inserted and 'screwed' in. Front is a magnifying glass and it has metal lens cover with vertical slit. lantern blackout ww11 military candle-power lamp

One of a collection of seven photographs of Amygdales polished by Dr G Baker CSIRO 1950. A fully coloured plate of the originals was to have appeared in the book "Phillip Island in Picture & Story".Black & White photograph of Amygdale Stone"Yellow, also some green & red. Magnified about 3 diam."phillip island, amygdale stone, dr g baker, joshua w gliddon

One of a collection of 7 photographs of amygdales polished by Dr G Baker CSRO 1950. A fully coloured plate of the originals was to have appeared in the book "Phillip Island in Picture & Story".Black & White photograph of an Amygdale Stone - outer ring and inner ring with patterned centre."Phillip Island Amygdale magnified 5 diam. Colours red & yellow."phillip island, amygdale stone, dr g baker, joshua w gliddon

The Universal Stereoscope was used to view overlapping stereo aerial photography in three dimensions (3D). It consists of magnifying lenses, an optical train including glass prisms and mirrors that are protected by sliding metal covers all suspended on a pair of fold out adjustable legs. The stereoscope is coloured military olive drab green. This Universal Stereoscope was produced in Australia in 1940 for Military use. It was originally produced with a timber protecting carry box that is missing. It was used extensively by members of the Australian Survey Corps during WWII in many theatres of War for viewing and annotating aerial photography. Item 6205.6P, photograph 6205.1P shows the Universal Stereoscope in use by the Australian Survey Corps annotating aerial photography.The Universal Stereoscope was used to view overlapping stereo aerial photography in three dimensions (3D). It consists of magnifying lenses, an optical train including glass prisms and mirrors that are protected by sliding metal covers all suspended on a pair of fold out adjustable legs. The stereoscope is coloured military olive drab green."DC-1940 Serial No 550", "D V D", "Made in Australia" Plate on the underside reads " This stereoscope was donated to the Ex Fortuna Survey Association by the Eaglehawk Recycle Shop February 2015"royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

Mayer type Ophthalmoscope with three speculum and magnifying lens cap. The handle of the ophthalmoscope is missing.

Black with part covering of brown adhesive fabric. Small magnifying eye pieces missing. Original markings Colmont F1 Paris on each eye piece. Engraved No 2MK11 and IMI5075. Large lense end engraved 809 and square symbol with arrow pointing upwards.

Belonged to Mrs. Ellen & Mr. Charles CornellSmall brass pocket magnifying glass - brass surround. Round with round finger hold.magnifying glasses, optical instruments

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One of a collection of seven photographs of Amygdales, polished by Dr G Baker CSRO 1950. A fully coloured plate of the originals was to have appeared in the book "Phillip Island in Picture & Story". Black & White Photograph of an Amygdale Stone. Circular image with multi patterned interior."Phillip Island Amygdale. Magnified 5 diam. Colours chiefly brown and yellow."phillip island, amygdale stone, dr g baker, joshua w gliddon