These fountain pens have no known local provenance but are good examples of the type of writing implements that replaced the use of pen and ink and came into popular use in the 1940s. They were superseded by the introduction of the ballpoint pen.These items are retained for display purposes.1 A mottled green and black fountain pen with a gold trimming on the screw top, a gold lever on the base that is lifted to fill the pen with ink and a gold clip on the lid for attaching the item to a pocket. Inside is a metal nib. .2 A black fountain pen with gold trimming and a gold clip on the screw top. There is some engraved printing on the base. Inside is a metal nib. .3 A black fountain pen with silver trimmings, a silver clip and catch and an image of a silver swan on the base. Inside is a metal nib. .2 Swan Leverless Pen Pat. No. 390585 Made In England Marie Todd & Co. Ltd. vintage writing implements, warrnambool history

This inkwell is part of a collection donated by Mrs. Jean Raper of Wodonga.This item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. A small inkwell with hinged lid. Inkwells such as these were used by naval officers during World War 1. The mark on the lid has been identified as being of either Austrian or Russian origin. KKA PRIV is an abbeviation for Kaiserlicher Konigslicher Adler Privilig – Imperial Royal Eagle Priviledge. This is said to be the Austro-Hungarian equivalent of ‘By Appointment to Her Majesty’.Engraved on inner cover `K.K.A. Priv" with double headed eagle and anchor.vintage inkwells, writing implements, naval equipment

This writing desk was presented to a member of the Young Mens Literary and Scientific Society, based in Williamstown. These societies were community and educational organisations fostering self improvement and were active in the late 19th to early 20th centuries in Australia and other countries. They offered access to libraries and literary and scientific forums for working and middle class men, and were often linked to churches. The Williamstown society was very active around the turn of the century offering lectures, meetings and debates. Wooden vintage writing case or desk. Two slanted top opening doors; keyhole on R/H door is damaged. Metal badge on each door. Inside, a Day/date/month display is operated by bakelite knobs above the display. Four tier holders for stationery/letters etc. Storage for writing implements and pen nibs. A single drawer at the base of the desk.On metal badge affixed to L/H desktop door: "PRESENTED to Mr. A. Willlian AS A TOKEN of ESTEEM By the Members of W. L.&.S. A./ Jan. 1. 1888" (Williamstown Literary & Scientific Association) On metal badge affixed to R/H desktop door: "WILLIAMSTOWN YOUNG MENS LITERARY & SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATION" surrounding the insigniayoung mens literary and scientific society