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Antiques & Decorative Arts — Vickers & Hoad Auctioneers

Auction House:Vickers & Hoad AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:885
Sale Title:Antiques & Decorative ArtsLots with images:877
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:614
Date:22-Apr-2012
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Mahony, Frank Prout (1862-1916), the New South Walesmounted and foot Police. C1880. Signed in block lower left. Framed chromolithograph, probably published as a special issue of a Sydney newspaper, possibly, the Illustrated Sydney News. Scarce, the arti
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Mahony, Frank Prout (1862-1916), the New South Walesmounted and foot Police. C1880. Signed lower left. Framed watercolour, the final artwork for the chromolithograph published as the New South Walesmounted and foot Police, the artist worked extensivel
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Mahony, Frank Prout (1862-1916) mounted and foot Police. Full dress. C1880. Signed lower left, titled lower right. Framed watercolour, the preliminary sketch for the chromolithograph published as the New South Walesmounted and foot Police, the artist w
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Payne, Charlie Johnson (Snaffles) (1884-1967). Anzac C1915. Signed in plate, lower right. Framed photogravure. Scarce.
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Framed Australian World War I large poster 'Your Country Needs You'. Government Printer, Melbourne. Scarce.
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Framed Australian. World War II poster 'Hold Your Tongue'. Printed on cloth. Reserve
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Framed US World War II poster of Australian Digger 'This man is your Friend'. Small version.
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Australian Vietnam war era army recruiting poster. Scarce
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Framed Australian World War I large poster 'Offer Your Services Now'.
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German World War I trench Art model of an early two seater plane made from a cartridge and brass from shell cases, complete with landing wheels, propeller and tiny pilot, the wings with applied copper German cross emblems
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German World War I trench Art model of an early single seat plane made from a cartridge and brass from shell cases, complete with landing wheels, propeller and tiny pilot, the wings with applied copper German cross emblems
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World War II trench Art model Japanese Zero fighter made from a fired .303 cartridge and brass from shell cases, has a tail hook to show it is carrier based
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Imperial Japanese campaign medal for the 1931-34 Manchurian Incident
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Imperial Japanese World War II era campaign medal for the war in china
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World War I trench Art small bud vase in the Art Nouveau style made from a brass shell case, embossed with scrolling foliage over deep fluting over engraved 'Arras'
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World War I trench Art letter opener made from a .303 cartridge, a military button and scrap brass from a shell case
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World War I trench Art letter opener made from a single piece of copper driving band, engraved 'Egypt'
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Old Japanese tsuba for a katana in russet iron in the Namban style, signed Mitsunaga
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World War I trench Art vase made from a brass shell case, embossed with a sprig of leaves on a punched ground
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Imperial Japanese World War II era campaign medal for the war in china
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World War II British/Australian army leather jerkin
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World War I trench Art small vase made from a brass shell case, embossed with foliage over a band of stars
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Imperial Japanese Order of the Rising Sun 8th Class in original black lacquer case with accompanying lapel rosette
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Imperial Japanese Order of the Rising Sun 8th Class in its case of issue with accompanying lapel bow (for an award to a woman).
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Imperial Japanese 1904-05 Russo-Japanese war campaign medal in its original fitted wood case of issue.
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Imperial Japanese 1904-05 Russo-Japanese war campaign medal in its original fitted wood case of issue
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Old Japanese tsuba for a wakizashi in russet iron, signed Mitsunaga
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German World War I trench Art sweetheart brooch made from copper driving band set with silver acorns and oak leaves
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Imperial Japanese World War II era campaign medal for the war in China in its case of issue.
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Pair of superior World War I trench Art vases made from brass shell cases, embossed with foliage over deep fluting
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Pair of superior World War I trench Art vases made from brass shell cases, engraved with floral scrolls surrounding the monogram 'D', the lips most skilfully folded and scalloped.
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The changing of the guard, in original box
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Dictionary of military Terms; English-Japanese and Japanese-English, with ownership stamps of Camp no.12(d) Cowra, where the Japanese POWs made a mass break out during World War II
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World War I trench Art cigarette box made from salvaged timber well carved with foliage, flowers, 'Flexicourt and France 1919'
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Imperial Japanese Order of the Rising Sun 7th Class together with its original World War II era award document (to a navy recipient).
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Ashfield Reserve Corps military Sports Programme. 1st May 1886, ii) display of Gymnastics and dancing in aid of the Ashfield Soldiers’ Memorial Fund C1919.
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Australian World War I era postcard size glass negatives of soldiers. In their wrappers (many identified), in four boxes
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Dyson, Edward Ambrose (Amby) (1908-1952) 'Australian Soldiers. C1942. Signed lower right. Ink. Framed drawing, possibly artwork intended for the army magazine 'salt', for which he was a staff artist; the issue of 24th May 1943 has a cover by him and an ar
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Vintage tooth’s beer heavy glass jug.
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World War I German Pow trench Art jewellery box made from salvaged timber and copper, the interior with a removable tray, underside of lid carved ' Keepsake from six German Pow. Paul Helmut Klaus Fritz 'Richard Max'.
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Australian World War I large poster 'He Kept His Pledge' General Birdwood.
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Aust. Vietnam war era army recruiting poster. Scarce
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Allcot, John Charles (1888-1973) Hma Squadron off Wilson’s Promontory 1932. C1932. Signed lower right, titled lower centre. Etching in sepia. Framed, HMAS Australia in the lead, the artist was the leading Australian maritime artist of his time. Scarce.
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Hall Thorpe, John (1874-1947). Old Thatch. C1920. Framed colour woodcut. 23 x 29 cm
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Power, Harold Septimus (1878-1951) official war Artist. 'Billets'. 1917. Signed and dated lower right, title lower left. A framed watercolour of an army billet in France, thought to be the temporary home of the artist. World War I subjects by the artist are rar
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Finey, George Edmond (1895-1987) another!. C1930. Pen, ink and crayon. Framed artwork for a cartoon published in Smith’s Weekly no.1003, the artist settled in Sydney after serving in World War I, he contributed cartoons to the 'Bulletin', 'Smith’s Weekly' and o
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Norton, Charles Frank Prees (1916-1983) official war Artist. A2-12 HMAS Australia. 1937. Signed lower right. Framed pencil study of the aircraft A2-12 which could be launched from HMAS Australia from a frame above a gun turret.
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Aust. World War II large poster 'You Love Them Fight For Them'.
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Aust. World War II large poster 'For Your Future Good Fortune'.
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Framed Aust. World War I poster for the English tour of 'The Australian Magpies. Ten Well-Known Australian Artists Serving in the A.I.F.' Scarce and most striking.
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Australian 1924 state war Council Appeal large poster
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Mahony, William (1906-1989) 'What Price Glory?' 1944. Signed lower right. Ink and colour wash. Framed artwork for a cartoon published in the Daily Telegraph 22nd March 1944. While working for the Daily Telegraph the artist was dismissed (along with Geo
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Bunnett, H. Victorian artillery C1890. Framed chromolithograph
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Simkin, Richard (1850-1926) Types of South Australian Regiments 1900. Framed chromolithograph. Published as a supplement to the 'army and Navy Gazette' June 2nd 1900. Scarce.
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Aust. World War II large poster 'Your Country Needs You!'.
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Bunnett, H. Victorian mounted Rifles. Framed chromolithograph.
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Australian World War II large poster 'You love, them Fight for, them!'
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Australian World War II large poster 'Make dad proud to say My boy in the East'.
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Australian World War II very large poster 'Make them proud of you! Join the Aif'.
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Australian World War I large poster 'Lest We Forget', with Australian Peace Loan stamp.
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Framed Australian World War I poster Subscribe to the Peace Loan. Scarce.
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Australian Vietnam war era army recruiting poster. Scarce
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Simkin, Richard (1850-1926) Types of Victorian Regiments 1900. Framed chromolithograph. Published as a supplement to the 'army and Navy Gazette' August 4th 1900. Scarce.
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Hall Thorpe, John (1874-1947), the open gate C1920. Framed colour woodcut. 35 x 29 cm
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Australian World War II large poster' You love, them Fight for, them!'
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Australian World War I large poster 'in Freedom’s Cause Our Soldiers Offer, their Lives'. Osboldstone & Co. Melbourne. Scarce.
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Framed original William Tranter printed instructions for loading his patented double action revolver.C1860
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Imperial Japanese army NCO’s sword with scabbard. Early type with copper grip
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Pair of superior World War I trench Art vases made from brass shell cases, embossed and stippled with foliage
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World War I German trench Art vase made from fired brass shell case, embossed with an iron cross and 'Reims'
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Pair of superior World War I trench Art vases made from brass shell cases, engraved with foliage
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Good quality reproduction Japanese army Nco’s sword belt and hanger in brown leather.
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World War I World War I trench Art vase made from a brass shell case, embossed with a vine leaf and bunch of grapes on a punched ground
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World War I German trench Art vase in the Art Nouveau style made from a brass shell case, unusually shaped, engraved with a spray of foliage and '1918 '.
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The Grim Glory of the 2/19 Battalion Aif by members of the Unit Association. 1975. A scarce unit history
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World War I trench Art vase made from a brass shell case, embossed with a lion standing on a rock on a punched ground
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Cedar plate with plaque 'HMAS Sydney destroyed Emden 1914'
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The Webley story by W.C. Dowell. 1987. Definitive study
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World War I trench Art vase made from a brass shell case, engraved with foliage over souvenir de France
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Pair of World War I trench Art small vases made from brass shell cases, engraved and stippled with foliage and 'Cc'.
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Imperial Japanese Order of the Rising Sun 8th Class
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Pair of old Indian silver coloured elephants with howdahs on their backs.
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Bayonets of the world. Volume 2. By P. Kiesling. Deals with bayonets from 515 mm to 805 mm in length.
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Pair of superior World War I trench Art vases of Gallipoli significance made from German brass shell cases, embossed with foliage, flowers and a bird bearing a banner engraved 'Souvenir Chanak 1921'
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World War I trench Art vase made from a brass shell case, engraved 'Souvenir Hetty Goldman' with a flower or two. Rare to find trench Art named to wife or girlfriend.
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World War I trench Art vase made from a brass shell case, engraved with foliage
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Pair of superior World War I trench Art vases made from brass shell cases, engraved with a flying bird and shields bearing inscription 'Souvenir De France 1918'over Panels Verdun, Argonne, St,Mihiel, Montfaucon
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Group of three Imperial Japanese army commemorative sake cups, each with military emblems and name of recipient
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Group of three Imperial Japanese army commemorative sake cups, each with military emblems and name of recipient
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Group of two Imperial Japanese army commemorative sake cups of superior quality, each with gilt foliage, poetry and name of recipient
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Framed print, the Battle of new Orleans and the death of Major General Pakenham
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Framed C.C.P. Lawson print of officers and men in front of Victoria Barracks, Sydney during the mid 19th century
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Framed Australian. Legion of Ex-service Men & Women poster. 1944.
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Ward, Sir Leslie (Spy) (1851-1922). Peace and war (Mr. A.G. Hales) C1905. Chromolithograph. A.G. Hales was an Australian war correspondent to the Boer war.
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Framed watercolour of Australian Cadet drummer C1930. Scarce.
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Bunnett, H. Victorian mounted Rifles C1890. Framed chromolithograph
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Bunnett, H. 1st Battalion (West Melbourne) Victorian Infantry. Framed chromolithograph.
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Wenban, Raymond Stewart (1893-1990) Soldiers in the Jungle, New Guinea . C1945. Signed upper left and lower right. Framed watercolour, the artist served with the Australian field Ambulance in France during World War I
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Lorimer, Vernon (1888-1978) Lighthorseman 1916. Signed 'Yours Sincerely V. Lorimer Australia. London Aif Hqtrs. Aug. 1916 framed pencil portrait, the artist served in the Aif during World War I.
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Walker, Ralph Trafford (1912-2003) official war Artist. Study of three soldiers. 1942. Signed R. Trafford Walker 42, lower left. Framed ink and wash.
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