HMAS Sydney ( World War I) wooden Standish with enamel emblem…
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HMAS Sydney ( World War I) wooden standish with enamel emblem 'Wood From HMAS Sydney.',length 39 cm Made from deck timber salvaged from the ship prior to being broken up in 1928.

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  • Standish - Although the word is little used nowadays, a standish is an inkstand on feet and usually in silver or silver plate, containing some of the following: inkwells, a pounce pot, a sealing wax container and a pen rest. Standishes are also found in less common materials including boulle, marble, brass and wood.

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