Leather display case holding scalebuoys belonged to Bill Ashman, who was a salesperson for the Abbott company. A Scalebuoy is a handheld water treatment device, invented by Hartley Abbott and patented under the name of the Bendigo Electronic Company, designed to prevent scale buildup in water vessels and boilers by supposedly "softening" the water. Brown leather case with 2 keys containing 4 scalebuoys of various types and sizes held in a blue velvet holder & a pocket in lid holding 9 publications by W.N.Abbott on the uses of Scalebuoys along with 2 letters attesting to the success of Scalebuoys.scalebuoy, w. abbott

Scalebuoy. Invented by Hartley Abbott & patented under the name of the Bendigo Electronic Company, made in various sizes & for different applications, such as to prevent scaling in the boilers at mines. Made up of a sealed glass bulb containing mercury and gasses enclosed within a chromed wire cage & with a chromed handle. The one shown being a hand held shaker model. Scalebuoy sent to Alan from work colleague, Pat Curran in Tasmania. Pat Curran was working as the CEO of a retirement village and found the scalebuoys in the equipment there. Noting the Bendigo manufacturing logo he decided to send it to Alan. Original owner is not known.Bendigo Electronic Coy Ltd A. C. Scalebuoysciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy

Small hand held Scalebuoy in original box, screw on handle of black bakelite attached to a glass bulb containing liquid mercuryTested and Guaranteed boston USA Pnt Applied For The Scalebuoysciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy

Four scalebuoys stacked above each other in a metal frame one with a copper turbine arrangement on top. An electromagnetic apparatus containing mercury, promoted for its ability to convert ordinary tap water in the home into therapeutic bathing and drinking water with healing powers related to a wide range of medical conditions. The scalebuoy was also sold for a remarkably diverse list of other uses and benefits. Invented by Richard Hartley Smith Abbott, a well known Bendigo businessman following World War 1.Bendigo Electronic Coy Patd A.C. Scalebuoysciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bendigo-history-inventions-business-abbott

Scalebuoy Automotive Unit for placing inside car radiator hose, consists of two tear drop shaped glass containers with mercury inside and held in a wire holder, with cardboard cylinder packaging with inner layer which has instructions written on it, black cardboard with silver writing and red lining.The Scalebuoy Company Boston USAsciences, instruments-general, scalebuoy

Hand held Scalebuoy with chromed handle and cage with a glass ball enclosed containing a small amount of liquid mercury. Invented by Bendigo businessman Richard Hartley Smith Abbott, a well known Bendigo businessman, used for improving the quality of water.Bendigo Electonic Coy Patd A.C. Scalebuoysciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bendigo-history-inventions-abbott

Scalebuoy. Invented by Hartley Abbott and patented under the name of the Bendigo Electronic Company, made in various sizes & for different applications, such as to prevent scaling in the boilers at mines. Scalebuoy case is a 57 long cylinder 13 centimetres diameter with two pipe fittings coming from it. Each end of the cylinder is removable. sciences, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection

Black and white photograph showing carbon deposits removed from machinery after scalebuoys have been used, description printed on back.Vincent Kelly Bendigophotograph, scalebuoys, vincent kelly

Eight page brochure printed by Cambridge Press titled Scalebuoys. Sole Australian Distributor Frank A. Stevenson, 62 Honeysuckle Street, Bendigo. Pages have green horizontal lines. Brochure mentions the Scientific Treatise of Scalebuoy Process of Water Treatment by the Creator R. H. S. Abbott, Jnr. Other topics are How Scalebuoys Function, Not a 'Watersoftener', Special Features, First Cost is the Last Cost. Scalebuoy Units are for Domestic Household Tank Unit, Hydraulic-Nozzle Tank Unit and Scalebuoy Tap Unit. Practical Applications of Scalebuoy for Domestic Uses are listed. There is also a Scalebuoy hand Unit, Vest Pocket Unit, Large Hydraulic-Nozzle Tank Unit and a Motorized Tank Unit. There are illustrations of the Units. There are also a list of A Few of the Many Industrial and Processing Applications. On the back page is a Special Note on Medical use of Scalebuoys.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection, scalebuoys, the scalebuoy company, frank a stevenson, r h s abbott jnr, bendigo electronic coy of australia, cambridge press

Leaflet from the Bendigo Electronic Company of Australia Pty. Ltd. Titled 'Directions for the use of 'The Scalebuoy hand Shaker' for Bath, Basin or Drinking Vessel. Leaflet gives instructions for the use of the Scalebuoy by Frank A. Stevenson. On the back are pictures of the hand Shaker Scalebuoy and the Vest Pocket Scalebuoy.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, bendigo electronic company of australia pty ltd, frank a stevenson, the scalebuoy hand shaker

Brochure titled Scalebuoys. Contains Scientific Treatise of Scalebuoy . . . Process of Water Treatment (By the Creator R. H. S. Abbott, Jnr.)Also mentions How Scalebuoys Function, Not a 'Water-Softener', Special Features and First Cost is the Last Cost. Scalebuoys Units includes Domestic Household Tank Unit, Hydraulic-Nozzle Tank Unit, Scalebuoy Tap Unit, Practical Applications of Scalebuoy for Domestic Uses, Scalebuoy Hand Unit, Vest Pocket Unit, Large Hydraulic-Nozzle Agitation Tank Unit, Motorized Tank Unit, A Few of the Many Industrial & Processing Applications, Motor Car Unit and a Special Note on Medical Use of Scalebuoys.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, frank a stevenson, r h s abbott jnr, bendigo electronic coy of australia, cambridge press

Brochure titled Instructions in Use and Fitting of Scalebuoy Tap Unit. Printed in blue. The front of the brochure has a diagram of a tap fitted with a Scalebuoy Unit. Inside is a detailed Method of Fitting Tap Unit to Tap, Cleaning of the Unit, which includes Method of Removal and Assembling. Also included is some information on the Scalebuoy. On the back page are pictures of a Scalebuoy hand Unit and a Scalebuoy Vest Pocket Unit.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, scalebuoy tap unit, bendigo electronic coy, frank a stevenson, cambridge press

Six copies of an eight page brochure titled 'Scalebuoys'. Printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo. Items mentioned are: Scientific Treatise of Scalebuoy - Process of Water Treatment, How Scalebuoys Function, Not a 'Water-Softener', Special Features, First Cost is the Last Cost. Scalebuoy Units for Domestic Household Tanks, Hydraulic-Nozzle Tank Unit, Scalebuoy Tap Unit, Practical Applications of Scalebuoy for Domestic Uses, Scalebuoy Hand Unit, Vest Pocket Unit, Large Hydraulic-Nozzle Agitation Tank Unit, Motorised Tank Unit. Also A Few of the Many Industrial & Processing Applications, Motor Car Unit. On the back page is a list of where Scalebuoy Units have been installed.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, frank a stevenson, r h s abbott, jnr, bendigo electronic coy of australia, civic square bendigo, cambridge press

Brochure titled Instructions in Use and Fitting of Scalebuoy Tap Unit. Printed in blue. The front of the brochure has a photo of a different style of a tap and Scalebuoy Unit. Inside is a detailed Method of Fitting Tap Unit to Tap, Cleaning of the Unit, which includes Method of Removal and Assembling. Also included is some information on the Scalebuoy. On the back page are pictures of a Scalebuoy hand Unit and a Scalebuoy Vest Pocket Unit.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, scalebuoy tap unit, bendigo electronic coy, frank a stevenson, cambridge press

Two photographs of a Scalebuoy Unit. The Scalebuoy Unit is sitting on a stool in front of a large leaf plant. It looks like a motor driven Unit.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence

Two black and white photographs of Scalebuoy Hand Units. Teal and white label on the back Reg. V. Brock of Bendigo and the photo number. Very clear photo shows the Scalebuoy Hand Unit mounted in a wire cage and has a handle on it. Scalebuoy engraved on the glass.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, reg v brock of bendigo, scalebuoy hand unit

Various letters, notes, drawings relating to Scalebuoys etc.communication, postal, letters

Printed brochure titled ' A Scientific Treatise on Scalebuoy Process of Water Treatment. Top of front page has a green bulb at the top with the title underneath. Brochure gives the history of the Scalebuoy, the fundamental principles, use and a summary of the Scalebuoy method of water treatment. Written by R. H. S. Abbott.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, a scientific treatise on scalebuoy process of water treatment, scalebuoys (new zealand) ltd, r h s abbott, herald printing works auckland

Three copies of 25.0 x 17.6 black and white photographs of Scalebuoy Tap Units. Very clear photos shows how the Scalebuoy is fitted to the tap. Also shows the glass and interior of the Scalebuoy. Teal and white label on the back Reg. V. Brock of Bendigo and the photo number. Horizontally mounted.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, reg v brock of bendigo, scalebuoy tap unit

Three copies of 25.2 x 17.9 black and white photographs of Scalebuoy Tap Units. Very clear photos shows how the Scalebuoy is fitted to the tap. Also shows the glass and interior of the Scalebuoy. Teal and white label on the back Reg. V. Brock of Bendigo and the photo number. Vertically mounted.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, reg v brock of bendigo, scalebuy tap unit

Page with a photo showing the effects of Scalebuoys on the Divining Rod. Beside it is two more photos, one showing a column of water and the other showing the effects of Scalebuoys on the same column of water.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, scalebuoy

Small black notebook containing notes and information relating to Scalebuoys.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy

Black and white photograph showing Scalebuoy attachment with typed description.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bendigo-inventions-scalebuoys

Green hard covered notebook containing information and diagrams relating to Scalebuoys.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy

Photo of Scalebuoy set-up with the driving mechanism in factory. Also shown is the pipe work. On the back are two articles from Transport and Engineering in Australia December 16, 1937. One is about how the Scalebuoy came to be and the other is about Scalebuoy in the Victorian Railways locomotives. The name COCHRANE is embossed on two covers near the top of the large container.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, photograph of scalebuoy apparatus , victorian railways, kew gardens, mr abbott

Handwritten letter dated 22-6-96 to Mr Ashman from Gilbert Tippett. Dr. Paul Haigh found one of Dr. Abbott's books on Scalebuoys in the Sydney University and wanted more information so he sent letters to the libraries. Scalebuoys are mentioned. The writer wanted to know if Scalebuoy installations were still in use in the Bendigo area.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, mr ashman, dr paul haigh?, dr abbott, sydney university, bendigo library, ballarat library, a-? mackenzie, gilbert tippett

Letter, typed on paper with printed letterhead of Scalebuoys Limited. Astor House, Aldwych, London, W.C.2. Letter mentions the enclosure of a list of Foreign Agents. Also mentioned is the use of Scalebuoy water for the canning industry.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, scalebuoys limited, h c turner, scalebuoy company boston, w h cunningham & hill ltd, bendigo electronic company, scalebuoys (n.z.) limited, herr otto wulfrath, societe des chaudieres electriques francaises, don watson & co ltd, major t d hackett, commandante v betteloni, w h holt white, findlay durham & brodie, zuberbuhler & co, g kolovitch, g m b close, g p barker, l f norris

Black and white photo of a Scalebuoy being used with a gas Bath heater unit. Typed on the back: Scalebuoy Metropolitan Gas Bath Heater Unit. Fitted to the heater in conjunction with combination water cock and gas valve.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, scalebuoy unit, bath heater

Black and white photograph showing scalbuoys and scale.photograph, scalebuoys

Small black and white photo of a man holding a large diesel fuel Scalebuoy unit. The man is in front of a large building. Written on the back: Large Diesel Feul Unit. Glass container. Scalebuoys visible at all times.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, diesel fuel scalebuoy unit