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Beechworth Honey Archive
Wax Melter
... melter ...Antique wax melter made by Pender Bros. Pty Ltd. Wooden wax melter on heavy metal frame. At the back is a metal chute/cylinder with a tap. Lots of metal-work on the back- looks like an attachment to run through hot water. On side is a wooden baseless box with a lid. Inside wax melter is four strong metal compartments.wax, melter, beechworth honey, wax, melter, beechworth honey -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Article - Molten lead toothpaste tubes, 1940's
Leaden tooth paste tubes, melted by internees for making batteries for illegal radio. Found in ashes at Camp 1.Leaden tooth paste tubes melted into a solid grey white mass. Screw end of 1 tube at one end.toothpaste tubes, camp 1, battery making -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Memorabilia - Dagger, WW2
Made by the brother of Bruno Weinmann. The camp children collected toothpaste tubes, melted them down and poured into moulds carved out of wood, sand and clay.Small zinc dagger made from a melted toothpaste tube and cast into a mold. Housed in a 4 cm square plastic container with lid and sitting on yellow foam.bruno weinmann, dagger, toothpaste tubes -
Clunes Museum
Container - CRUCIBLE, Unknown
Used for melting gold to be assayedCrucible used to melt gold for assayingSticker marked "T.W" attached, no visible markings on objectcrucible, gold mining -
Mont De Lancey
Glass ashtray, Asahi Breweries
Asahi Breweries is one of the main operating companies of Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. which is a beer and soft drink company based in Tokyo, Japan. As of January 2014, Asahi, with a 38% market share, was the largest of the four major beer producers in Japan. Amber-coloured glass ashtray created from a melted and squashed "stubbie" beer bottle with no cap.On main part of ashtray:"Where there's life there's butts" together with three cigarette butts, all surrounded by a double lined border, all in white paint. Around the base of the neck of the bottle: "Asahi Beer' embossed 4 timessmoking equipment, ashtrays -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Glue Pot
Used by George Warren, Husband of donor who used it for home maintenance.Cast iron pot with handle and inner pot with handle. Used as a double boiler to melt glue for joinery.Letters around pot not very distinct. DD on bottom of inner pot.trades, tools, carpentry -
Stratford and District Historical Society
Theodolite
This theodolite was used by `Mr Dawson' (presumably William Tennant Dawson c.1820-1873) who `surveyed much of the area around and beyond Stratford'. It was damaged by the fire which burnt the original Roseneath home in 1921, when the Macleods were in residence. (Mrs W.T. Dawson was a Macleod). One little boy aged 3 years was given the job of saving everything on the kitchen table when the fire started at breakfast time. The theodolite was possibly in use by Dawson when he laid out St Kilda Road.This theodoite consists of a bottom plate, which is damaged and has melted metal. This rises to a ball joint, on which is pivoted another plate on which were housed four screws, of which three remain, to adjust the level. Above this is another plate, with compass markings and melted glass."Troughton and Simm's/London" in fine engraving on upper plate.surveyors, instruments -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Lead Dog Statuette
Made in camp 3.Toy dog statuette, made in camp 3 from melted down lead. Some white paint covering.tatura, camp 3, ornaments, metal, toys, general -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, 1988
Photographed at Exhibition of Camp memorabilia, displayed at Templer Home for Aged, Bayswater, Victoria, in 1981.Negative no 13.Colour photograph. Items made from melted down silver coins. Bracelets, pendants, rings and brooches. Wooden trinket box.metalwork, woodwork, pow, camp internees, jewellery, trinket box -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Decorative object - Daisy Brooch, 1943-1945
Else Oertel was a German internee in Camp 3A from 1940-1945. The brooch was made for her by another internee in the camp. This silver daisy brooch is an example of the ingenuity of the internees in making use of anything at hand & repurposing it for much more than originally intended. Else's daughter, Else-Lore Hukins donated the item.Silver daisy brooch, made from melted down silver coins. Copper safety pin soldered to reverse to enable wearing.tatura, ww2, camp 3, internment, internee camps, costume, accessory, jewellery -
Orbost & District Historical Society
glue pot, early 1900s
Glue pot used by Joiners, early Orbost family.An iron glue pot consisting of two separate pots - the larger of the two is designed to hold water and be hung over a fire; the smaller pot is placed inside so the glue can melt. Outer pot - underneath - Kenrick - 1 pint Inner pot - underneath - 1 pintglue-pot trades carpentry cast-iron kenrick -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Soldering Iron
Used by blacksmithsMetal shaft with wooden handle attached to shaft Metal piece, square on one end, pointed on other end which is heated in fire until hot enough to melt metal solder -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Candlestick holder
Blue enamelled metal candlestick holder. Has a plate-shaped base with a small finger handle at the side. In the middle of the base is a metal cylinder to hold a candle. In this, is a half-melted white candle......... Williams on the bottom of the base.candlestick holders, candles, light -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Candlestick holder
This candlestick holder belonged to the Treacy sisters who ran a newsagents/stationery shop in Melville St for many years. (see family files and archive boxes re: Treacy)White enamelled metal candlestick holder with half-melted red candle stick in it. The base is a saucer shape with a finger handle on one side. In the middle of the base is a white cylinder in which you insert the candleAn attached tag: "B&M Treacy Candle Stick" "original"candlestick holder, candles, light, treacy sisters -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - BROOCH & MEDAL, C 1939 - 45
.1) Sent by M J TAYLOR to his sister Avril. .2) Issued to Mrs Ida TAYLOR, who lost her son, M J TAYLOR in WW11. A star was added for each son who lost their life in the war. Malcolm John Taylor 418772 RAAF. Refer Reg No's 112P, 113, 114.2. .1) Badge, RAAF, melted into blue perspex. Oval shaped. Type of trench art Souvenier. .2) Badge, Mothers and Widows. Metal circular shape with a bar supporting 1 star & suspended by 2 small chains..2) On front: For Australia Issued by the Commonwealyh Governmentbrooches, badges commemorative -
Victoria Police Museum
Photograph (police motorcycle)
Police motorbike riding through a bushfire zone between Cockatoo and Belgrave around the time of the Ash Wednesday fires. In the background is a signpost that has been relatively untouched but melted into a twisted shape by the heat of the fire. Circa 1983.police vehicles; motor transport branch; motor transport section; wireless patrol; motor cycle patrol; police motorcycles -
Federation University Historical Collection
Ceramic Crucible, Morgan Fluxing Pot
A crucible is a vessel made of a refractory substance such as graphite or porcelain, used for melting and calcining materials at high temperatures. (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/crucible) Morgan Crucible was established in 1856. See http://ubshwiki.ballarat.edu.au/index.php/Morgan_Crucible_Co. A crucible is used to hold small amounts of chemicals during heating at high temperatures. The lid covers the bowl so nothing escapes, or to keep oxygen out of the reaction. (http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_crucible_and_how_is_it_used_in_a_laboratory)Two used narrow high shape crucibles with small spouts made by Morgan of England. They are heat-resistant containers used to melt ores, metals, and other materials. One has green (copper origin?) glaze like material on the base and sidecrucible, assaying, morgan -
Federation University Historical Collection
Ceramic Crucible, Morgan Fluxing Pot
A crucible is a vessel made of a refractory substance such as graphite or porcelain, used for melting and calcining materials at high temperatures. (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/crucible) Morgan Crucible was established in 1856. See http://ubshwiki.ballarat.edu.au/index.php/Morgan_Crucible_Co. A crucible is used to hold small amounts of chemicals during heating at high temperatures. The lid covers the bowl so nothing escapes, or to keep oxygen out of the reaction. (http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_crucible_and_how_is_it_used_in_a_laboratory)Four used narrow high shape crucibles with small spouts made by Morgan of England. They are heat-resistant containers used to melt ores, metals, and other materials. One has green (copper origin?) glaze like material on the base and sideMorgan England stamped on side as well as letters indicating size.crucible, assaying, morgan, metallurgy -
Parks Victoria - Maldon State Battery
Pot, Melting
Possibly used to melt substance over the stove in the assay room. Forged iron oval bowl shaped pot with long hollow cylindrical handles on either side (threaded on one end) and slightly bent. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Domestic object - Candle holders, 1940s
Saucer-shaped enamel dish with handle and holder for candle and melted wax.Candle holder, white enamel covered steel, with candle stubcandle holders -
Orbost & District Historical Society
glue pot, early 20th century
This glue pot would have been used in woodwork projects. The glue used was probably an animal based glue.This item is an example of an accessory used by a trades person before the widespread availability of the modern liquid adhesivesA cast iron glue pot consisting of two separate pots - the larger of the two is designed to hold water and be hung over a fire. The smaller pot is placed inside so the glue can melt. each pot has a metal hanging / lifting hook / bail handle.glue-pot trades carpentry cast-iron container -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Stocking, 1940's
One of the earlier nylon stocking from the WW2 era. Many believed they would melt off the legs if you stood too close to the fire.One of the earlier nylon stockingscostume, female footwear -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Candle Mould
Candles were the main source of lighting during the Colonial era. The candles were made at home from tallow, or animal fat, which was readily available and inexpensive. The tallow was soft, often had an unpleasant smell, band burned with a low, quickly fading light. Beeswax candles could be bought ready-made and lasted longer when lit. Bayberry wax could also be made into candles but was the process was labour intensive and time consuming. Spermaceti was from whale oil, a growing industry in the late 1800's, made firmer candles. Around this time wooden candle moulds were invented and uniform size and shape candles could be produced using the spermaceti wax. The candle mould is significant in the evolution of household lighting. It was an asset to the 19th century homemakers, allowing the production of their own candles in a uniform size. Candlelight allowed for the extension of time available for duties.Candle mould of tinplate for one dozen (12) candles. The tubular moulds stand upright, three rows of four, in a fitted tray. Another concave tray fits over the top ends of the moulds and has a hole above each of the candles, which is used for filling the moulds with melted wax. Ends have wire-reinforced edges.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, candle mould, candle making, lighting, candles, tallow, beeswax, bayberry wax, spermaceti was, whale oil, candlelight -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Painting - BANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES EAGLEHAWK
Watercolour and black pen painting of the Bank of New South Wales, Eaglehawk. Written on bottom of art:' Note room with high chimney where gold was melted into ingots to be sent to Melbourne. This bank was closed about 1920 and has been used as a shop since' Artwork signed by Alf Perry 1954. Two punch holes on LH side. Written on back in pencil : Only 3 banks in Victoria had a smelting room with tall chimney. The gold was bought and refined and melted into ingots. The three banks were at Eaglehawk, Castlemaine and Bendigo (from publicity officer Bank of NSW Melbourne). I have established that the Castlemaine Bank NSW definitely did not have a chimney stack as in this picture. My information came from an old member of Castlemaine Bank of NSW staff in 1962.'eaglehawk, commercial, bank of nsw -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Tin with lid, 1940's
Article made from scrap metal by internee at camp 3 Tatura. Maker of the tin was the uncle of donor Kurt Beilharz. No solder was available so melted down toothpaste tubes was used sparingly as solder.Handmade rectangular metal container - box with lid.tin, rectangle, beilharz k, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, containers, domestic -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Candle Holder x2, circa early 1900
Historically this item was before electricity lighting was available. There is no protection around the candle to prevent wind or air movement from extinguishing the candle flame therefore this means of night illumination was used within a house environment. It could be easily moved from room to room but would have insignificant "candle power" to lighten more than a few metres around it. This item was before kerosene lamps, gas lighting and electric/battery lamps This candle holder would have been used within the homes of Kiewa residences to illuminate the way from room to room where there were no other forms of lighting available. As it is relatively light in weight and with a finger/s grip it is highly portable and was in time replaced by battery powered torches. It was used in a period where home, or local made candles were a necessity of living. This Item was used before battery powered torches were invented. Although candles are still used in the late 20th and after, their fundamental use has changed and they function more as a mood enhancement item or as a back up for an electrical power failure and the alternative battery powered torch also runs out of power.1. This small basin shaped candle holder is formed of metal and sealed with a pale grey enamel skin. It has a black painted edge and finger holder. It has a raised vertical spout for the securing of the candle. The bottom of the basin is contoured from the candle base to the outer edge to allow for melted candle wax to be safely held within the basin. 2. As above. The handle is rusty but otherwise in good condition. candle-holder, portable light enamel household goods -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Try Pot, n.d
A try pot is a large pot used to remove and render the oil from blubber obtained from whales. The blubber would be placed into these pots and melted down for further use. Early on in the history of whaling, vessels had no means to process blubber at sea and had to bring it into port for processing.Indian pot, circular, painted flat black 2 handles located opposite each other. Wire loop between handles (perhaps not original) 5 circular 'ribs' cast in sides of pot. Believed to be used for drying whale blubber.Nonewhaling, industry, trypot -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Forest next Wesley Church
Cast iron lace was made in foundries in most cities. There were 42 such foundries in Melbourne alone. It was cheaper to make than wrought iron. "Pig iron", iron ore, was melted in a blast furnace, mixed with alloys and poured into molds made of sand. The alloys needed a minimum of 2% carbon.Black and White Photo by A Doney Bendigo of balustrade in Forest Street next to Wesley ChurchA. Doney Bendigoa doney, forest street -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Spastic Centre, Bendigo
Cast Iron lace was made in foundries in most cities. There were 42 such foundries in Melbourne alone. It was cheaper to make than wrought iron. "Pig iron", iron ore was melted in a blast furnace, mixed with alloys and then poured into moulds usually made of sand. The alloys needed a minimum of 2% carbon. Two black and white photographs by Alan Doney of the Spastic Centre in Don Street, Bendigo. Both photos shows detail of the wrought iron on the verandah. alan doney, bendigo, wrought iron, spastic children's society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - "Illira" Bendigo
Cast Iron lace was made in foundries in most cities. There were 42 such foundries in Melbourne alone. It was cheaper to make than wrought iron. "Pig iron", iron ore was melted in a blast furnace, mixed with alloys and then poured into molds usually made of sand. The alloys needed a minimum of 2% carbon. Three black and white photographs by Alan Doney of the residence 'Illira' at 57 Forest St, Bendigo. The first photo shows the front of the residence. The other two photos show detail of the wrought iron on the verandah. alan doney, bendigo, wrought iron, illira bendigo