Mont De Lancey is the historic homestead built in the 1880's by an early settler family, the Sebires. It includes the original homestead, timber slab kitchen, 1920's St. Mary's Chapel, blacksmiths, woodturners and vintage engine shed. The museum houses an extensive collection, showcasing vintage clothes, radios, tools, kitchen appliances, old photos and more. It is a not for profit trust which is run by volunteers.
The Museum was opened in 1993.
The maroon beret was adopted by the British paratroopers in July 1942. Initially it was adorned with an Army Air Corps badge. This was replaced with the Parachute Regiment badge in 1943. The maroon beret in a military configuration has been an international symbol of airborne forces since the Second World War. The beret was a practical headgear, for soldiers who needed a hat that could be worn in confined areas, slept in and could be stowed in a small space when they wore steel helmets. The "Red Devils" nickname and maroon beret were earned by the British 1st Parachute Brigade during World War II, though standard webbing belts rather than a specific "red devil belt" formed part of their gear. The Red Devils also flew into battle using military gliders rather than parachutes.
This is a 'Red Devils' maroon felt beret and webbing belt worn by WW2 paratroopers. The beret has a black leather trim around the edges. It has a silver coated British Parachute Regiment badge on the front, which features a winged parachute, surrounded by a King's crown. The belt is made of red webbing with a closed sliver coated two piece clasp buckle, featuring the airborne parachute design. It has an adjustable slider.
Inside the red beret is stitched a weathered marked plastic label holder with a piece of paper inserted - 'Hat size 7.1/8 0220. A/78/C.../DC...8(2) '
clothing, berets, headwear, ww2 paratroopers clothing
A large antique black leather bound Illustrated National Family Holy Bible with the Commentaries of Scott and Henry. It is a thick folio with beveled edges, all edges gilt, brass trim, clasps and catches. The title, Holy Bible is printed in an indented star shaped decorative surround, around the edges of the letters in the middle of the front cover. an antique 19th-century edition edited by the Scottish theologian Rev. John Eadie. The beautifully coloured Title Page is very decorative all over with red, cream and black patterns. There is a plain black and white printed title page too with full details, including publisher and other details. Following this is The Names and Order of all the Books of The Old and New Testaments and an Alphabetical Index. After the Preface there are four pages of The Family Portrait Gallery not filled in. There are many black and white, plus coloured plates included throughout the Bible. Pp. 1211. (Bible) At the back are many additional inclusions: Alphabetical Index, A Collection of names given to Jesus Christ and others, The Psalms of David in Metre, Hymns and Passages of Scripture Paraphrased. In all a most complex Bible for the family.
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This striking antique c.1880 Illustrated National Family Bible was edited by Scottish theologian, Presbyterian minister and Biblical critic John Eadie, who was the Professor of Biblical Literature for the United Presbyterian Church. It includes 36 full-page chromolithograph plates, 25 in colour, a family register, colored maps, and specialized text layouts. Designed as a grand household centerpiece, these monumental family Bibles were often the most expensive and elaborately crafted books in a 19th-century home, serving as both spiritual texts and physical archives for family history. Edna Porter was presented this bible by Phil Stone who came to her house on 29th May 1976. It originated from the Silvan Methodist Church as it was no longer used. The last service of the Silvan Methodist Church was held in January 1976.
bibles, religious books, religion
Antique celluloid "French Ivory" bedroom mirror and brush sets became popular mass-market luxury items in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Celluloid, invented in the 1860s, was the world's first successful thermoplastic. Manufacturers marketed it as "French Ivory," "Ivorine," or "Ivory Pyralin" to mimic genuine elephant ivory at an affordable price point. While lavish dressing table or "toilet sets" emerged during the Victorian period, production peaked between the 1900s and the 1930s. These items belonged to Edna Parker's mother Mrs Beatrice Rouget in the early 1900's.
Seven antique pieces of an art deco bedroom vanity set made from celluloid or Ivory Celluloid to appear ivory like. The pieces include: 1. A short shoehorn with a hole at the end to hang it. 2. A narrow clothes brush with natural bristles. 3. Two hair combs, one with a curved handle the other a celluloid straight dual toothed comb, has a manufacturing stamp on the back. 4. Two hand mirrors, one oval, the other round - both have bevelled edges. 5 . A flat tray with curved shaped raised edging to hold the pieces.
The celluloid dual toothed straight comb has: 'Made in England' There is an 'elephant' outline between the words 'Made in' and 'England'. The clothes brush has 'England' stamped on one side.
bedroom equipment, art deco vanity sets, dressing table sets, mirrors, combs
The 2014 Australian 100 Years of ANZAC $1 uncirculated coin was released by the Royal Australian Mint to mark the start of the Centenary of ANZAC period (2014–2018). The coin was unveiled in February 2014 at Parliament House in Canberra to connect everyday citizens with the nation's wartime history.
A 2014 Australian $1 dollar coin commemorating 100 Years of ANZAC (1914–2014) — a tribute to the bravery, sacrifice, and enduring spirit of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. This coin features a silhouette of a soldier with a bowed head and reversed rifle with the words "100 Years of ANZAC - The Spirit Lives 2014" detailed on the back. The reverse features the official Anzac Centenary logo showing an Australian soldier with a bowed head and reversed rifle. The outer edge has a sun-ray motif from the Rising Sun badge. One dollar ($1). The front displays the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.
'100 Years of ANZAC - The Spirit Lives 2014' 'One dollar'
coins, memmorative coins, ww1 anzac souvenir, ww1
Rose gold watch fobs issued as World War I mementos in 1916 belong to a category of historical artifacts known as "Tribute Jewellery" or farewell and welcome home tokens. During the Great War, particularly in Commonwealth countries like Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, local communities stepped up to honor soldiers in deeply personal ways. These fobs were highly symbolic, usually taking the shape of a heraldic shield, Maltese cross, or a crowned star. Common decorative motifs included crossed rifles, Imperial crowns, laurel wreaths of victory, and national iconography (such as the rising sun or a kangaroo for Australian forces).
An antique Australian WW1 Commemorative 9c rose gold fob medallion, engraved on the reverse for whom and when it was presented. It features a shield with crossed rifles flanked by a kangaroo and emu resting on a base of wattle or leaves. It is topped with a boomerang shape with a small broken loop.
Presented to T.W. Gaudion by Residents of Wandin for Valour 1.3.16
During World War I, members of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) were routinely issued a small, khaki-covered pocket New Testament as a gift from auxiliary groups like the Melbourne auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible Society and local churches. The miniature books were printed on thin India paper with robust bindings and distinct khaki covers designed to fit easily into a soldier's tunic breast pocket, they typically featured cloth, leatherette, or pictorial cardboard covers.
A miniature khaki leatherette covered New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ with the title stamped in black lettering at the top of the front cover. The edges of the pages are red. Inside the front cover is a sticker of Presentation. Pp. 462.
On the left front end paper is a sticker - 'Presented by The British & Foreign Bible Society Victoria To the members of the Victorian Contingent of - the - Australian Imperial Force volunteering for Service in the Defence of the British Empire. (Name) T.W. Russell Wandin Fred G. Barley Gen. Sec. Melbourne 1915'
bibles, new testament, commemorative new testament, ww1 - souvenir
The "New Testament Souvenir of Peace World Wide War 1914 - 1918" refers to small pocket-sized New Testaments printed and distributed by religious organizations near the end of or immediately after World War I. They were handed out to soldiers, returning servicemen, or civilians as spiritual keepsakes, similar to the active-service pocket Bibles carried in the trenches. Designed to fit easily into a pocket (roughly 70 x 100 mm up to 14.5 x 9 cm), they typically featured cloth, leatherette, or pictorial cardboard covers stamped with titles like "Souvenir of Peace WW 1914-1918".
A miniature light tan cloth covered New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ with a black circular laurel wreath, a book and dove stamped on the front cover. Outside the wreath stamped in black lettering - Souvenir of Peace World Wide War 1914 - 1918. The back cover has a symbol of the letters of the British and Foreign Bible Society in black print. Pp. 464. Inside the front cover is a sticker of Presentation. On the opposite page is the name of the owner and date. Pp. 464.
On the left front end paper is a sticker - 'Presented by Kew Baptist Sunday School as a memento of the Signing of Peace June 28, 1919, in connection with the Great War, 1914-1918 E.S Ratten, Supt. J.B Herbert. Sec. July 20, 1919'. G.A Green. Print. On the top of the opposite page handwritten in black ink: 'Norman Walter Cook 20. 7. 1919.'
bibles, new testament, commemorative new testament, ww1 - souvenir
This faded red "Active Service" 1914-1915, The Pocket Gospel of St. John is a tiny, specialized scripture booklet distributed to British and Commonwealth troops during the First World War. The title and use of the booklet is printed on the front cover in black lettering. On the back of the front cover is a formal message from Field Marshal Lord Roberts encouraging troops to put their trust in God. The title page includes the publishing details. Throughout there are prayers, The Gospel according to St. John, hymns, and coloured illustrations. Inside the back cover is a Decision Form if the owner desired further spiritual guidance from the Scripture Gift Mission in London. It is compact to fit easily into the breast pocket of a soldier's or sailor's uniform tunic. It was designed with rounded edges to prevent the corners from bending or catching while sliding in and out of pockets. Pp.92.
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The "Active Service" pocket Gospel of St. John was a tiny, specialized scripture booklet distributed to British and Commonwealth troops during the First World War by the Scripture Gift Mission (now known as SGM Lifewords).
"Universal Providers" was a late 19th- and early 20th-century term used by major historic department stores—such as Melbourne's George & George on Collins Street (later Georges) or Sydney's Anthony Hordern & Sons—to signify that they stocked everything under one roof. Original branded paper bags and packaging from these iconic "Universal Providers" are now rare pieces of ephemera. The N.H. Hobbs Store was a historic general store in Bemboka, New South Wales, run continuously by the Hobbs family for 80 years. Established in the early 1900s, it served as a regional landmark and trading post for locals and travelers crossing Brown Mountain before closing down.
A vintage tall narrow rectangular brown paper bag with side gussets for greater storage. The large brand symbol Universal Providers for the N.H. Hobbs store in Bemboka is printed on the front in black lettering. There is a globe of the world surrounded by two scroll type banners with the brand Universal Providers. Underneath is further information promoting the store and a phone number. The back is plain.
'Universal Providers' 'Shop in your own town' 'Ours is an up-to-date country store. Having studied country conditions we can give you better service than city suppliers. We have everything you want at a moderate price. Why go further?' N.H. Hobbs Phone 7 Bemboka'
paper bags, bags, containers
Butter pats were common from about 1850-1920. These wooden pats were used to shape the butter on a butter board into pieces, instead of by hand as the butter was soft. The freshly churned butter was pressed to remove the watery buttermilk and to distribute added salt though the butter. They were also sometimes called Scotch Hands.
A vintage handmade light coloured wooden butter pat made from one piece of wood with one smooth side and the other ridged. It has a shaped flat handle.
butter, butter pats, kitchen equipment, dairy equipment, kitchenware
This vintage wooden scoop is a versatile and practical addition to any kitchen. Made from one piece of wood with a 16.5 shovel scoop, it is perfect for serving and portioning various foods. Its lightweight design makes it easy to use and clean, and it has multi-functional capabilities.
A vintage rough handmade wooden scoop for use with cooking ingredients. The whole scoop is carved from one piece of pale wood.
scoops, food ladels, kitchenware
Luterma was a famous trademark and brand name used by the A.M. Luther woodworking factory, a major Estonian furniture and plywood manufacturer founded in Tallinn in the late 19th century. It grew into one of Europe's largest producers of innovative bentwood and molded plywood items, collaborating with modern architects and avant-garde designers before operations ceased due to mid-20th-century.
Four vintage cream painted Luterma bentwood kitchen chairs. Three have the original seat with a punch hole floral shaped design and one has been replaced with a plain homemade wooden seat with holes. These have a traditional curly shaped back with curved supports at the sides, slightly curved legs, and a circular brace under the seat. This is attached with screws and bolts.
Underneath the seat is stamped in black lettering, an oval patterned shape with: ' LUTERNA Fabrique En Estonia' 'Made in Estonia'
furniture, chairs, seating furniture, kitchen chairs
Australian vintage wooden kitchen and farmhouse tables trace the country's colonial adaptation, relying on accessible local timbers like Australian cedar, Baltic and Kauri pine, and durable hardwoods like jarrah. Baltic and Kauri pine featured heavily in rural settings, particularly in South Australia and Victoria, built strong for heavy daily kitchen use. Simple rectangular tops with sturdy turned legs, scrubbed tops, and occasional utility drawers defined the style.
A vintage very worn and marked light brown rectangular wooden kitchen table with four painted dark brown thick turned legs. The table surface has worn smooth through many years of use and cleaning.
tables, kitchen tables, furniture
The Primus stove was the first pressurized-burner kerosene (paraffin) stove, developed in 1892 by Frans Wilhelm Lindqvist, a factory mechanic in Stockholm. The efficient Primus stove quickly earned a reputation as a reliable and durable stove in everyday use, and it performed especially well under adverse conditions. The Companion brand originated in Australia during World War II (1941) when wartime shipping shortages cut off imports of Swedish Sievert/Svea kerosene stoves and blowlamps. Decades later, in 2008, Companion was acquired by Primus Australia.
A vintage brass Primus Stove with operating knobs on both sides to turn the gas into vapour. The bottom fuel tank has a pump on the side, above which is a "rising tube" and the burner assembly. A steel top ring on which to set a pot is held above the burner by three support legs. Underneath the stove is a drip tray.
'Companion Brand'
stoves, cooking equipment, cooking stoves, kerosene cooking stoves
The vintage brass kerosene lamp became popular in the mid-19th century after Canadian physician Abraham Gesner invented kerosene distillation in 1846. Brass was prized for making the fuel reservoirs, burner collars, and stands because it resisted rust, supported heavy glass chimneys, and added a warm, decorative finish to Victorian homes.
A vintage brass kerosene lamp with a clear glass chimney with frilled rim. The brass fuel reservoir has a simple lined pattern and fittings above to hold the burner and wick mechanisms.
kerosene lamps, lamps, lighting
evolved from medieval "dressoirs" used for serving food into an essential 18th-century utility piece. The word "dresser" comes from the board or table where meat was "dressed" or food was prepared. Early versions featured a simple lower base with an upper plate rack added later for storing and displaying everyday tableware.
A tall wooden handmade kitchen dresser painted cream and brown. It has two framed shelves built on top of the bench, two brown painted drawers with round wooden knobs and two opening doors below. These have brown trim with cream decorative shaped panels. Brown plastic knobs serve as door handles with two pieces of turning wood attached to the dividing frame by screws to ensure the doors close properly. There is one horizontal shelf inside.
kitchen dressers, kitchen furniture, kitchen cupboards
A vintage meat safe cabinet is a traditional freestanding food storage unit from the 1800s to the mid-19th/20th century featuring perforated metal mesh or wire panels. These panels allowed vital air circulation while keeping flies and pests away from fresh meat and perishables before domestic refrigerators became common.
A vintage brown painted wooden meat safe with two drawers at the top with round brown knobs.There are two doors below, which each have two square green painted mesh ventilation panels. On both sides are two green mesh ventilation panels. Inside is a shelf, with the underneath section divided into two partitions vertically. It has four turned brown wooden legs. The top of the safe has added shaped wooden sides to stop items falling off.
kitchen equipment, kitchen furniture, food safes, meat safes
The mantel clock has a rich history that dates back to the 1900's -1909. These smaller clocks were designed during an age when people wanted elegant timepieces that fit on mantels or shelves. Their compact size and decorative designs made them a popular choice for homes of the time. They graced the mantelpieces or tables in homes, serving as both functional timepieces and sophisticated decorations. These clocks often feature ornate wooden carvings and intricate designs, with their gentle ticking and chimes adding a cozy ambiance to living spaces.
A black vintage Ansonia cast iron Mantel Circus clock with a glossy finish and brass elephant heads on the sides. It has a faded white paper dial, black roman numerals and black metal hands. It has a decorative brass trim around the face. The front frame has two brass ornate urn shapes attached each side as well as two pillar shaped columns with turned tops. At the back is small clip which opens to reveals the inner workings. It has a hanging brass pendulum. There is no key.
Ansonia Clock Company
clock keys, clock components, timepieces, clocks, mantel clocks
This is a white covered biography of Joseph Wilson, with the title and author printed in Roman style black lettering on the front cover, and a coloured painting of a clipper tall ship in the middle. Inside the front left end paper is a Log Book entry written by Joseph Wilson Sept 1 - 1841. There is Acknowledgements; Table of Contents and Preface followed by 21 Chapters and a Postscript. The book is very detailed of Joseph's life with black and white photographs, log entries, tables, illustrations, poems and lists. The back end paper has details and a black and white photograph of the author, Les Hutchinson, (Joseph Wilson's great-great grandson) and his family. The back cover has a blurb explaining the contents as well as a coloured painting of a view of Lilydayle in 1897. Pp.167.
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This is a 1988 local history biography written by Australian local historian Les Hutchinson, the great, great grandson of Joseph Wilson. This is the story of one of Australia's quiet achievers, Joseph Wilson (1810-1897) an early pioneer in Victoria and the early Baptist Church in Victoria.
australia - history, biography, early settlers - australia, eatly settlers - lilydale
A red cloth covered book with the title printed in black with silhouettes of two soldiers standing each side of a wreath which has a crossed sword and nib quill pen behind. The publisher is printed below. The spine has the same details. There is a Contents page followed by the stories. On the right front end paper and on the next page are handwritten inscriptions. Black and white illustrations are throughout the book. Pp.192.
fiction
The Times' Red Cross Story Book is a 1915 anthology of 18 short tales, featuring contributions by A.A. Milne, A.E.W. Mason, and Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch. Published during World War I by Hodder and Stoughton for The Times Fund for the Sick and Wounded, the volume showcased writing by active duty service members to benefit war relief.
children's books, children's fiction, ww1
This is a badly damaged incomplete copy of The Leader Spare Corner Book: a unique Collection of Home and Household Hints and Kitchen Recipes contributed by readers. The cover is missing and the book begins on loose p.5 of the 1930 edition, which is presumed to be Part 1 of this copy. It is stapled at the spine. P.29 has, What Readers say about The Spare Corner, followed by two pages of The Spare Corner Index. Part 11 commences with an Index, Foreword Spare Corner recipes, Hints for the Cook, Help for the Housewife, Simple Home Remedies and a few advertisements. Part 111 follows, dated 1931 with similar contributions. It is sellotaped at the spine. P.101.
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The Leader Spare Corner Books originated from a popular women's supplement feature launched in 1927 in The Leader, a Melbourne based weekly newspaper published by David Syme & Co. Due to overwhelming reader demand, these crowd sourced domestic columns were compiled into annual and multi-part booklets filled with reader contributed recipes, household hints, and remedies.
cookbooks, cookery books, domestic objects, p.w.m.u., reference books
A blue covered book about the Upper Yarra Valley, its history and tourism. The front cover has the title at the top in black lettering with a black and white photograph of the lower Mathinna Falls. At the bottom, Beauty Spots, is printed in black. As this book was on display in the reception area at Mont De Lancey Historical Homestead, it has a DISPLAY ONLY sticker on the right top corner of the front cover. It also has a red price sticker $9.85. Inside is the publisher and further details about the production of the book, Acknowledgements, Reference to decipher the Reference Panel for each map as well as black and white photographs with information about the site. At the back is a Bibliography and Index. 61 Pp.
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Luke Steenhuis has a selection of beauty spots within the Upper Yarra Region, east of Melbourne, Victoria. The Valley was once Victoria's foremost tourist destination. Many of the sites have been neglected or closed to public access. The photograph on the front of the lower Mathinna Falls, have not been open for visitors for approximately 80 years.
upper yarra valley - history, yarra valley - victoria, yarra valley - tourism
A slim book titled Early Australian Samplers 1831 - 1940 showing on the front cover, a coloured photograph of a house and garden from the incomplete coloured sampler made by Janet Barr, aged 17 years of The Lords Prayer and texts from Eccelsiastes and Isiah in 1858. The title and dates are printed in yellow and red at the top of the front cover. The title page has all publishing details. Inside are 34 black and white photographs of various samplers stitched by young girls, teenagers and one boy, explaining the history of each. On the back of the title page is an explanation about the contents and history; also thanking the Australian Embroiderers Guild. P. 36
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Early Australian Samplers 1831–1940 is a 36-page softcover exhibition catalogue published by the Embroiderers Guild, Victoria in 1989. It features 34 needlework pieces created by Victorian children and teenagers, and one six-year-old boy, showcasing the history of colonial education and stitching.
The red cloth covered front hardcover has the title printed in black lettering and an illustration of a woman wearing an apron holding a dessert with a child beside her. At the bottom left is a kookaburra. The title page has full details of the collection and arrangements of the recipes, a short Anon poem about cooking and the publisher details. The spine has the title printed in black lettering. There is an advertisement opposite the title page for Maize Products Pty. Ltd. Inside is a Foreword, Preface to Second Edition an Editor's Note, several advertisements for cooing related products, Contents, followed by hundreds of recipes. At the back is an Index and a list of The Popular Series Competition Card Games for sale from all stationers. The back cover advertises Agee Preserving Jars. Pp.330.
non-fiction
A vintage hardcover Kookaburra Cookery Book first published in 1911 in Adelaide, South Australia, as a charity fundraiser compiled by the Committee of the Lady Victoria Buxton Girls' Club.
cookbooks, cookery books, domestic objects, p.w.m.u., reference books
Ricoh is a Japanese company founded in Tokyo in 1936 that historically manufactured many iconic cameras, watches, and office equipment in Japan. The Ricoh LX-25 is a fixed-focus 35mm compact point-and-shoot film camera released in August 1993. It features a 34mm f/4.5 lens, a switchable panorama mode, and an automatic flash. It has a switchable format that masks the top and bottom of the frame to create a panoramic aspect ratio.
A RICOH LX-25 Panorama camera made from black plastic with silver metal parts inside. The brand is printed at the bottom right at the front, with Panorama in a yellow shape. The viewfinder is on the back with a grey button on the top right which is pressed to take the picture. The flash on the front is protected by a clear plastic lined cover. A grey cotton cord holder is connected to a black vinyl carry case.
On the top front of the camera is printed: 'Auto Flash Auto Exposure' On the main body is printed: 'f=34mm Ricoh lens RICOH LX-25 Panorama' The top of the camera has printed: 'P' (for the Panorama setting.) On the bottom is printed; ' 'LX-25' D D 130279 RICOH Company, Ltd. Taiwan R.O.C.'
film cameras, autofocus cameras, pocket cameras, 35mm camera
A "no brand" or unbranded 1990s 35mm Optical Lens camera is a generic, mass-produced plastic point-and-shoot. These budget-friendly souvenirs and novelty items were made by contract manufacturers in East Asia and sold or given away under various retail storefront names, promotional campaigns, or blank labels.
A black plastic lightweight no brand 35mm Optical Lens automatic focus camera with a black woven cotton neck cord attached with a black vinyl carry case. It has a red line around the covered lens at the front with Optical Lens 35mm printed in white lettering to the right. There is a small lined lever to push to open the lens cover. To use, at the top right is a red push down shutter button. The film winder is at the top left. There is a silver metal fixture next to this for a flash to be attached. The lined lever at the side slides up to open the back to reveal internally where to insert the film spool is inserted and wound onto a spool. The lens is seen from inside. It has a black plastic fold over cover which is closed with black velcro tabs.
A sticker on the bottom says 'Made in China' Inside the back cover is printed 'UK Reg. 2007256 Copyright 1990'
film cameras, autofocus cameras, pocket cameras, 35mm camera
The vintage Agfa-Gevaert Traveller is a compact 110-format pocket film snapshot camera produced during the 1980s, reflecting the corporate merging of German photo giant Agfa and Belgian film maker Gevaert. The Agfa Traveller is essentially the same device underneath as an Agfamatic pocket camera. , specifically sharing its core mechanics and body with the Agfamatic 3000 Flash Pocket. Released in 1982, the Traveller was marketed with a more elegant aluminum sliding front panel instead of the standard plastic finish, while retaining the exact same 110-film pocket format. The Agfa Traveller arrived in 1982 near the very end of Agfa's proprietary camera manufacturing era, as the company wound down its internal West German camera production lines by 1983.
A slimline Agfa Gevaert Traveller camera made from black plastic and silver metal with the brand stamped on the top left front. It was designed for easy travel and casual everyday use utilizing 110 drop-in film cartridges. It has a red dot button to press to take the picture. The viewfinder is released by pushing downwards a small black button on the back top left, which slides the lens open for use. This button is pressed upwards to close the camera when not in use. The flash is protected by a clear plastic lined cover. Inside is a used Kodak Gold film 24 exp 200. 0n the counter it shows 18 out of the 24 images have been used, with six remaining. There is a Batt. cover which cannot be opened. On the front is a lever for selecting flash distances and sunlight. A linked silver coloured metal chain holder is connected at one end.
A small white triangle with white lettering on the bottom has the 'Agfa' symbol inside it with 'Agfa Gevaert' below. 'Batt.' is stamped on the small black section next next to the viewfinder at the top. 'AGFA traveller' is stamped onto the silver top near the flash. 'Agfa Colour Apotar 26mm' is printed in white lettering around the outside of the lens.
film cameras, autofocus cameras, 28mm cameras, pocket cameras
By the 1990s, the mass-production of plastic-molded aspherical elements revolutionized consumer "point and shoot" cameras, allowing cameras like the Snap Sights! to offer clear, wide-angle photos, with some in an affordable, waterproof package. The 28mm Camera Focus Free Yellow Snap Sights is a unique and collectible camera with a focus-free feature, making it easy to capture moments effortlessly. The yellow color adds a fun and retro touch to the generic model, making it stand out from other cameras.
A 28mm Japan Aspherical Lens Snap Sights! reusable point-and-shoot camera encased in a yellow and black, rugged plastic housing with a black flat cotton carry cord. There is no see through plastic waterproof casing for this camera.The brand is printed in yellow and blue lettering inside rectangular shapes at the front top right hand corner next to the viewfinder and lens. To use, at the top right is the black push down shutter button. The film winder is at the back bottom left. The back opens to reveal internally where to insert the film spool.
A sticker on the back: 'Preloaded with film. Must rewind before opening.'
film cameras, autofocus cameras, 28mm cameras, pocket cameras
The vintage Hecla toaster is an iconic piece of Australian kitchen manufacturing history. Produced by Hecla Electrics Pty Ltd—founded in Melbourne in the early 1900s—these toasters were renowned for their durable, utilitarian design. The bread is placed inside the door, then closed to toast. Because the bread required a manual flip, they are widely remembered for demanding constant supervision to prevent burning. Unlike modern disposable appliances, vintage Heclas were engineered to last. They utilized easily replaceable Nichrome wire elements on mica sheets, allowing users to buy parts from local stores and fix them at home.
A vintage Hecla chrome plated steel two slice electric toaster on a footed base. It has two side-loading flip-down doors on either side with two small round black bakelite handles. There is a lined pattern on each door. The top is flat with no toast rack. The bread is placed inside the door, then closed to toast. When toasted on one side the door is opened and the toast is manually flipped to toast the other side. It has a black and tan patterned cotton thread covered removable electrical cord which has three prongs on a black plug. On one side of the toaster is a metal protruding plug for the two pronged cord to attach to. The glowing heating element inside is called the Nichrome wire which is typically wrapped back and forth across thin, flat sheets of mica, a naturally occurring heat-resistant mineral that serves as an electrical insulator.
'Volts Hecla Watts 230 Cat No. 14690. Submitted to Electrical Approvals Board Reference "AJ/Ao/01 SECV Manufactured in Australia Connection inscription - 'E. H. Dixon Cat. Earth. 5 Amps. 250V'. Three prong plug inscription - ' 53. 250V. 10A. On top 'RC' letters intertwined as a symbol.
kitchen appliances, toasters, kitchenware, kitchen equipment
The vintage Speedie toaster is an iconic piece of Australian mid-century kitchenware. Manufactured by the Speedie Manufacturing Co. in Melbourne, these chrome-plated steel toasters were produced from the 1940s through the 1960s. They are renowned for their Art Deco design, "side-loading" flip-down doors, and lasting durability.design, "side-loading" flip-down doors, and lasting durability. Elmaco was an established Australian manufacturer of bakelite plugs, sockets, and electrical accessories. It has an authentic brown bakelite ELMACO plug (rated typically for 10A at 250V) Made in Australia.
A vintage Art Deco silhouette style Speedie chrome plated steel two slice electric toaster on a footed base. It has two side-loading flip-down doors on either side with small black plastic or bakelite handles. The bread is placed inside the door, then closed to toast. When it is toasted, the door is opened and the toast flips to toast the other side. It has attached, a black and tan patterned cotton thread covered electrical cord which has three prongs on a black plug. On the top is a five rack stand to hold the cooked toast to keep it warm. There are four vents on each side of the body. The glowing heating element inside is called the nichrome wire which is typically wrapped back and forth across thin, flat sheets of mica, a naturally occurring heat-resistant mineral that serves as an electrical insulator.
On the base of the toaster: 'V/Ac/T 5 F 240 volts 550 watts Cat No T 5F B' On the plug: 'ELMACO Made in Australia 24V 10 Amp'
kitchen appliances, toasters, kitchenware, kitchen equipment
