Balance scale has rectangular brass face with the following markings 'KETCHUM'S IMPROVED SPRING BALANCE' 'OTTAWA,ONT' 'COW TESTING ONLY' 'NOT LEGAL FOR USE IN TRADE'. The scale is numbered from 0-40. There is a metal ring at the top and a hook on the bottom. The back is made from metal.
Balance scale has rectangular brass face with the following markings 'KETCHUM'S IMPROVED SPRING BALANCE' 'OTTAWA,ONT' 'COW TESTING ONLY' 'NOT LEGAL FOR USE IN TRADE'. The scale is numbered from 0-40. There is a metal ring at the top and a hook on the bottom. The back is made from metal.
2 seperate W.O.W. bandages in small white paper packaging. White paper wrappings read 'W.O.W. BANDAGE, NO, 7, 2 IN, X 10 YDS., SMITH AND NEPHEW, LTD., 378 ST. PAUL ST. WEST, MONTREAL' printed in black. The top and bottom have overlapping folds that are sealed.
2 seperate W.O.W. bandages in small white paper packaging. White paper wrappings read 'W.O.W. BANDAGE, NO, 7, 2 IN, X 10 YDS., SMITH AND NEPHEW, LTD., 378 ST. PAUL ST. WEST, MONTREAL' printed in black. The top and bottom have overlapping folds that are sealed.
A small, square wooden base and casing, with two round, black bells at the front, attached with a screw at the center of each. The front of the casing has a screw near each corner and there is a small ringer set between the bells. Below the bells is a decal reading 'NORTHERN ELECTRIC COMPANY LIMI…
A small, square wooden base and casing, with two round, black bells at the front, attached with a screw at the center of each. The front of the casing has a screw near each corner and there is a small ringer set between the bells. Below the bells is a decal reading 'NORTHERN ELECTRIC COMPANY LIMITED' and 'MADE IN CANADA', with 'WEST' 'SEC' and 'FON' printed over it in white lettering. 'WEST SEC FON' stands for West Section Phone.
History Of Use
The bell was used to let whomever know that there was a call. It had a different ring for different locations. (e.g. long-short-long).
a) A green rectangular camera two viewfinders on the front. Has a switch that turns counter clockwise. Written beside it is 'No. 116 Use 'KODAK' FILM', with two arrows beside the lettering. The camera has a leather strap connected on top for carrying. On the strap it reads 'BROWNIE'. A metal cl…
a) A green rectangular camera two viewfinders on the front. Has a switch that turns counter clockwise. Written beside it is 'No. 116 Use 'KODAK' FILM', with two arrows beside the lettering. The camera has a leather strap connected on top for carrying. On the strap it reads 'BROWNIE'. A metal clasp releases the back flap. On the inside of the flap reads "No. 2a Brownie Model C" with the patent numbers listed.
b) A black rectangular case for the camera with a black fabric strap. The lid of the case is attached to the front with a metal clasp. The back of the lid has come unattached from the rest of thecase.
History Of Use
No. 2A Brownie Camera Model Co. Made by Canadian Kodak Co. Limited Toronto Canada. The first brownie was marketed in 1900. It was priced at $1 and used film which sold for 15 cents a roll. For the first time, the hobby of photography was within the financial reach of almost everyone.
a) A large round navy blue tin with 'MALKIN'S BEST' printed in red letters on a white round decal with black and gold outline. Also printed is '5LBS. NET' 'VACUUM PACKED QUALITY COFFEE' 'THE W.H. MALKIN CO.LTD.' 'TEA AND COFFEE IMPORTERS VANCOUVER,B.C.'. On each side of can is printed in white b…
a) A large round navy blue tin with 'MALKIN'S BEST' printed in red letters on a white round decal with black and gold outline. Also printed is '5LBS. NET' 'VACUUM PACKED QUALITY COFFEE' 'THE W.H. MALKIN CO.LTD.' 'TEA AND COFFEE IMPORTERS VANCOUVER,B.C.'. On each side of can is printed in white block letters 'THE FINEST COFFEE POSSIBLE'. Also printed on face of tin is 'COFFEE' in red letters with a white outline. 'VACUUM PACKED' in gold letters and the 'MALKIN'S BEST' round logo as on the opposite side. Tin has gold edging.
b) A gold tin lid.
History Of Use
Large tin was used for coffee was originally packaged in Vancouver, B.C.
A Black metal plane with adjustable shoe consisting of a flexible piece of metal on the bottom with upright hinges at both ends. These hinges connect to flat metal levers which adjust the flexibility of the shoe. The round knob called a horn is attached to these, and controls the leverage & adjust…
A Black metal plane with adjustable shoe consisting of a flexible piece of metal on the bottom with upright hinges at both ends. These hinges connect to flat metal levers which adjust the flexibility of the shoe. The round knob called a horn is attached to these, and controls the leverage & adjustments. Across from this is an angled plate that supports the wedge and bit. The handle is attached at the top and a screw below that adjusts the depth of the cut. The bit has 2 plates, secured by a skew that can adjust the depth of the bevelled cutting edge. The wedge has a door lock/release handle to secure it in place. This mounts on the outside of the bit. The whole thing weighs approx. 3 - 4 pounds.
History Of Use
Ernest Hann 1889 - 1982. Mr. Hann arrived in 1913 as a carpenter and soon had his own contracting business. For more info see Historical Research file: Hann,Ernest/Addie. This is just one of the many types of adjustable circular planes. Its steel face can be easily shaped to any required art, either concave or convex. It is adjustable by turning the knob on the front of the plane.
Small wooden crate has 'PEERLESS INKS' 'MUCILAGE & PASTE' in black printing on both long sides of crate. On each short piece of rectangular crate in black printing '3DOZ INK 2 OZ.' 'PEERLESS PRODUCTS LTD. VANCOUVER, B.C.'. The crate is missing a 3cm wide piece of wood which has broken off, the mis…
Small wooden crate has 'PEERLESS INKS' 'MUCILAGE & PASTE' in black printing on both long sides of crate. On each short piece of rectangular crate in black printing '3DOZ INK 2 OZ.' 'PEERLESS PRODUCTS LTD. VANCOUVER, B.C.'. The crate is missing a 3cm wide piece of wood which has broken off, the missing piece extends the length of the crate. The sides of crate are loose and separating from short ends of crate. The bottom is cracked extending the full length.
History Of Use
Small wood crate originally contained a shipment of PEERLESS INKS which was distributed and produced in Vancouver, B.C., 3 dozen of 2 ounce black and blue ink.
This is a 2 man cross cut saw with a rough dowel in one handle; no dowel in the other handle, however it did originally take one. Has a long guard on one end; has 'Pacific 116' stamped on the blade. The other side of the blade reads 'Simonds Canada saw Co. Ltd. Works Montreal, QUE. Chinook R.D.19…
This is a 2 man cross cut saw with a rough dowel in one handle; no dowel in the other handle, however it did originally take one. Has a long guard on one end; has 'Pacific 116' stamped on the blade. The other side of the blade reads 'Simonds Canada saw Co. Ltd. Works Montreal, QUE. Chinook R.D.1908 Branch house Vancouver B.C. St.Johns New Brunswick'
History Of Use
Mr. John Bovill 1905 - 1987. John moved here in 1928 from Ireland. He worked for the department of highways and had Bovill Transfer for 8 years. He donated his time to help build the old curling rink on 1st avenue, the hockey rink and the golf course. This is a Simonds Chinook Pacific Coast Pattern, used for bucking.
Metal currycomb with wooden handle. This currycomb has three metal pieces at the bottom that have been bent to form six rows of corrugated edges. Two elongated pieces of metal that make up the sides of the comb have been riveted on top of the ends of the scraping edges. Imprinted on both pieces o…
Metal currycomb with wooden handle. This currycomb has three metal pieces at the bottom that have been bent to form six rows of corrugated edges. Two elongated pieces of metal that make up the sides of the comb have been riveted on top of the ends of the scraping edges. Imprinted on both pieces of elongated metal is 'MCKINNON, ST. CATHERINES, COLUMBUS, ONT.'. A metal bar with spikes extends from one end of the elongated metal piece to the other metal piece which has been riveted on top, this is called the mane comb. A wire brace, which is one piece, extends from the handle over and through the scraping edges and back to the handle again. The handle is round and bulges at the center then tapers to a metal collar at one end. The other end has an oval piece of wire sticking out of it, this is called an eyelet.
History Of Use
Currycomb used for grooming horses. A comb such as this one was advertised for use in the 1902 Sears Catalogue. p. 413. This currycomb was found in the Blacksmith shop at the Bayson farm on Newens Road which had been established in the late 1800's.
Small handsaw with wooden sheath; turned handle, silver blade. Brass reinforcement along the top.
Narrative
*Spear & Jackson were known to manufacture both in England & Canada.*
History Of Use
Ernest Hann 1889-1982. For more history, see Historical Research file: Hann,Ernest/Addie. Smaller buck saw than #0983.0032.0011. It has a very thin blade and fine teeth which are designed for dove cutting, tenoning and other types of precision work. It has a wooden sheath to protect the sharp small teeth. It was also good for modeling projects. It was manufactured both in England and Canada.
Half a package of blue flashbulbs. Box is orange and cardboard. Extensive French and English instructions on the back.
A: flashbulb #1
B: flashbulb #2
C: flashbulb #3
D: flashbulb #4
E: flashbulb #5
F: flashbulb #6
G: bulb holder
H: box
Half a package of blue flashbulbs. Box is orange and cardboard. Extensive French and English instructions on the back.
A: flashbulb #1
B: flashbulb #2
C: flashbulb #3
D: flashbulb #4
E: flashbulb #5
F: flashbulb #6
G: bulb holder
H: box
This all wooden brown filing cabinet has a sliding drawer with brass handle, card plate and small round tag on the front. Inside drawer has a small metal doweling running lengthwise. A 14cm by 7.5cm tattered white sticker exists on the back. It states 'CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS' and beside it 'F…
This all wooden brown filing cabinet has a sliding drawer with brass handle, card plate and small round tag on the front. Inside drawer has a small metal doweling running lengthwise. A 14cm by 7.5cm tattered white sticker exists on the back. It states 'CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS' and beside it 'FROM: CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS' 'STATIONERY STORES' 'VANCOUVER' 'NEW FORM 4433'. On the bottom of the filing cabinet in ink letters the following is written: 'MANUFACTURED BY THE KEEWATIN LUMBER CO. LIMITED' 'WINNIPEG'.
History Of Use
This all wooden filing cabinet constructed out of small boards was used on the C.N.R. for documents and files.
This all wooden brown filing cabinet has a sliding drawer with brass handle, card plate and small round tag on the front. Inside drawer has a small metal doweling running lengthwise. A 14cm by 7.5cm tattered white sticker exists on the back. It states: 'CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS' and beside it …
This all wooden brown filing cabinet has a sliding drawer with brass handle, card plate and small round tag on the front. Inside drawer has a small metal doweling running lengthwise. A 14cm by 7.5cm tattered white sticker exists on the back. It states: 'CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS' and beside it 'FROM: CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS' 'STATIONERY STORES' 'VANCOUVER' 'NEW FORM 4433'. On the bottom of filing cabinet in black ink letters the following is written: MANUFACTURED BY THE KEEWATIN LUMBER CO. LIMITED' 'WINNIPEG'.
History Of Use
This all wooden filing cabinet constructed out of small boards was used on the C.N.R. for documents and files.
Small black lamp with a circular base and three braces that go up to the base of the fuel cyliinder. The light section of the lamp fits over the burner. An opening handle is on one side with the light lens on the opposite side. The clear lens opens for cleaning. There is also a black-out cover.
Small black lamp with a circular base and three braces that go up to the base of the fuel cyliinder. The light section of the lamp fits over the burner. An opening handle is on one side with the light lens on the opposite side. The clear lens opens for cleaning. There is also a black-out cover.
History Of Use
Previous record stated that this was a trench light used in World War One but there is not enough evidence to support this claim without further research.
A narrow, single wedge, and blade plane with a convex bottom. The wedge has a notch carved into it. It has a wide fence on one side; the other side is flat. The bottom is half moon shape with a small side lip used for guiding. The blade is beveled and forked.
A narrow, single wedge, and blade plane with a convex bottom. The wedge has a notch carved into it. It has a wide fence on one side; the other side is flat. The bottom is half moon shape with a small side lip used for guiding. The blade is beveled and forked.
Narrative
This plane is one of 3 donated by Angus Kerr; 1971.52.3 a-c
History Of Use
Mr. Angus Kerr settled in the Quick area and began farming. Kerr road is named after him. He passed away in Oct.94. No other information available at this time. This is one of the 3 different moulding planes donated by him. This plane is smaller than the other two. It is called a Hollow or Fork Staff because it has a groove beside the hollow and the blade is forked. These type of moulding were used to define the ceilings from the walls and for trim on other things.
A=Pipe wrench is 26.5cm in length with 6.5cm adjustable jaws. The handle is missing a piece on either side. On head there is vague markings. 'MADE IN CANADA' 'WARRANTED' the rest is not legible. Jaws are seized.
B=Pipe wrench is 31.5cm in length with solid pipe shape handle. Adjustable jaws (7.…
A=Pipe wrench is 26.5cm in length with 6.5cm adjustable jaws. The handle is missing a piece on either side. On head there is vague markings. 'MADE IN CANADA' 'WARRANTED' the rest is not legible. Jaws are seized.
B=Pipe wrench is 31.5cm in length with solid pipe shape handle. Adjustable jaws (7.5cm) are seized.
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