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Special Antique Auction — Gowans Auctions

Auction House:Gowans AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:536
Sale Title:Special Antique AuctionLots with images:457
Auction Location:HobartPrices available:379
Date:24-Nov-2012
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Early convict leg irons (ships/gaol holding)
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Early convict leg irons (ships/gaol holding)
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Set of neck irons, two man
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Unused early spring lock
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Unused early spring lock
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Pair of convict leg irons with three notches and broad arrow
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Pair of convict handcuffs, Hiatts Best
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Pair of convict leg irons with four notches and broad arrow
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Gang chain and clasp
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Hand forged anchor point with pivoting centre pin
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Hand forged felling axe, ex Port Arthur
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Rembrandt print, Spencer collection
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Majolica pottery 'Dog' tobacco jar
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Amethyst glass rolling pin, decorated ship
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Early portrait of a gentleman in rosewood frame
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Framed watercolour attributed to John Glover, English scene
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Victorian watercolour of lady in oval frame
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Three carved bone tools with 'Fist' handles
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Carved bone snuff spoon
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Pencil sketch, school of J. S. Prout 'View on the River Derwent Hobart Town'
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McHugh Pottery wall vase, koala
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Carved bone toothpick in shape of 'Colt' gun with initials
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Silhouette in native cherry frame
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Carved bone fob seal
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Toothpick, abalone shell and ivory and tortoiseshell in lacework style
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Cast bronze medallic portrait plaquette by Pierre Jean David Dangers of Sir John Franklin (one of a limited number produced in England for family and friends)
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Beaded purse decorated with cameo sapphires, ruby and pearls
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A finely bound copy of the Days of Bruce, the cover stamped in gilt 'Horton College Tasmania' within a belted cartouche with the College Motto 'Nil Sine Magno Labore', with numerous engravings marbled edges and marbled end papers, with a label 'Horton College'. Tasmania Awarded to Maurice Susman as a prize for Proficiency in the Music Class. Daniel Neale, President; William W Fox B.A., Headmaster. Christmas 1883
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Mesh purse with rolled gold handle and sapphire clip
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Carved bone pipe tamper in the shape of a leg and boot
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Sperm whale tooth thimble, engraved 'Love and Virtue'
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Carved bone toothpick Implement
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Rare Tasmanian book, the English and Australian Cookery Book by Edward Abbott, 1864 (believed to be Australias first, but written in Tasmania) and includes Hobart Town Advertisements
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Stone ginger beer bottle H. J. Wallis New Wharf HHR
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Small watercolour, European scene, unsigned, 5 cm x 9 cm
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Bottle, Cascade Brewery Company Limited Hobart
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Quantity of of war medals, approx 8, World War II
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Assorted military memorabilia, including photos and paper clippings and snuff box
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Wax portrait of a gentleman in oval frame
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Folio of early Tasmanian papers relating to James Maclanachan (Balochmyle) from 1836, 1881, including Hobart Town Letterheads and Invoices
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Folio of early Tasmanian school letters from John Taylor (Son) to John Taylor (Father) of Midland Tasmanian farm 'Winton' and other letters (late 1800's)
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Collection of official Royal Navy Photos Sir Winston Churchill Royalty and the Victory March 1940
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Print from early Hobart Town sketch Published by J Souter
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6 albums of various war photos family shots and Tasmanian scenes, etc
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An important indictment on vellum originating from the Supreme court in Hobart Town and dated 4th December 1824 signed J. T. Gellibrand 'Supreme court of Van Diemen's Land. This official document gives names and details of an early Tasmanian robbery and details of the subsequent court findings and punishments, including a sentence to death by hanging. (full transcript available)
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Rare John Campbell signed umbrella stand, majolica stalk and bull rushes, 43 cm high
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Signed Moorcroft vase, limited edition
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Moorcroft, Clematis vase, 19 cm high
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Moorcroft, Orchid vase, 25 cm high
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Oil on canvas by Haughton Forrest, signed, Mt Wellington Tasmania 51 x 69 cm
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Oil on academy board by Haughton Forrest, signed, Mt Wellington Tasmania and Stream in Foreground, 31 x 47 cm
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Oil on academy board by Haughton Forrest, signed, River Derwent on reverse, 51 x 47 cm
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Oil on academy board by Haughton Forrest, signed, Esperance River Tasmania, in gilt frame 48 x 30 cm
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Oil on board attributed to Haughton Forrest, Ships In Storm, 17 cm x 29 cm (possible initials H.F in bottom left corner)
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Oil on canvas signed J. Higgs, 52.5 x 106 cm, title 'Interlaken'
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Lithograph, Thylacinus Cynocephalus by Gould / Richter, 34.5 cm x 52 cm
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A painting of the Ship 'City of Hobart'. Flag At top with initials T. S. N. Co. (Tasmanian Steamship Navigation Company). Signed and dated J. W. Deering 1856. This was painted on its maiden voyage from Lancashire UK. Has been reframed at some time. Surveyor and amateur marine painter who arrived in Australia in 1855. Deering regularly exhibited his paintings with the New South Wales academy of Art and in the Agricultural Society Intercolonial Exhibitions. He won a number of prizes for his work.
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Painting of Ships At a Bay in Storm in the style of Haughton Forrest, 29.5 cm x 46 cm
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Tasmanian cedar knulled blind bookcase with pigeon holes in top section. Paper labels on back, one incomplete and one 'From J.C Montgomery Furniture Broker and Dealer in Pianos 51 Harrington St Hobart Town' (Also the name - Gerrand Esq. Oatlands).
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Large 19th century oil on canvas portrait in gilt frame painted by Mary Lascelles of a gentleman 74.5 x 62 cm
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Pair of jade horses, Ching Dynasty
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Colonial watercolour of two young girls by convict Artist Charles Henry Theodore Costantini in huon pine frame with 'Hood' Makers label. Subjects: Given the similarity to the buildings in the background to the known Costantini work 'Rosy Vanyan Forcett' it is thought the two girls in this picture are possibly two of the daughters of colonial landholder James Rollings (1819-1878) (15 children). Dimensions: 22 x 19 cm (36 x 34 cm with frame), signed C. H. T. Costantini, lower right
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Early Colonial cedar twin pedestal sideboard attributed to convict craftsman James Penman featuring Thomas Hope carved back and carved scroll acroters pylon shaped egyptian door fronts with gadrooning (Identical sideboard illustrated Early Colonial Furniture, page 109)
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Tasmanian Land Grant dated 1839 signed by Governor Sir John Franklin
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Scrimshaw walrus tusk, three females (on timber base), 39 cm
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Heavy vase in rose pattern signed Lalique France, (pin head chip)
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Union club tureen, ships Colonies Commerce (repaired)
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Pair of Victorian ruby lustre vases
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Pair of antique Sheffield plate chamber candlesticks with snuffers
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Colonial cedar glass top bookcase with full turned supporting columns, arched pane and panelled doors
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China head German doll marked A.M 390
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Victorian walnut mirror back sideboard
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Large oil on canvas signed H Forrest, Maritime Scene, 67 cm x 118 cm
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Am 390 doll, Sprig cotton dress
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Superior Colonial blackwood and huon pine tilt top pedestal dining table on facetted bulbous centre pedestal and carved scrolled feet. The top has 12 decorative segments and is highlighted with a birdseye huon pine band-120 cm diameter. Provenance: Headlam Family 'Glen Esk' Conara, and then by descent
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19th century birdseye huon pine apprentice chaise longue with carved rosette decoration facetted legs and original horsehair stuffing, 74 cm long, 30 cm deep, 52 cm high
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19th century blackwood child's high chair
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Colonial musk frame with early dog engraving, internal dimensions 32 x 27 cm
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Colonial musk frame with early dog engraving, internal dimensions 32 x 27 cm
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Colonial birdseye huon pine framed print 'Death of Harold', internal frame 49 x 61 cm
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Maritime watercolour by George Frederick Gregory (Father of A.V. Gregory). Scene possibly of HM Nelson possibly in Port Phillip Bay Victoria (signed and dated 1886), 50.5 x 44 cm
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Painting of Hobart cottage on glass in early cedar arts and craft frame
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Colonial musk picture frame with European scene watercolour, unsigned, internal dimensions 42.5 x 53 cm
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Colonial cedar five drawer chest of drawers with cockbeading
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Tasmanian Land Grant dated 1845 signed by Governor Baron Sir John Eardley Wilmot
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Art Deco opaline glass bowl French, Sabino 1920
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Colonial cedar five drawer chest of drawers
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Doulton Pansy trio
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Early tapestry of a girl and dog in cedar frame
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Unsigned pencil and watercolour portrait of woman 23 x 19 cm
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Colonial birdseye huon pine frame, 60 x 74 cm internal dimensions
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John Eldershaw watercolour, Deloraine, 17 x 26.5 cm
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Pair birdseye huon pine frames, 19th century, 12.5 x 10 cm internal dimensions
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Wool and thread work 'Advance Australia' coat of arms in oval frame (20 x 34 cm approx, excluding frame)
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Doulton Pansy trio
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Victorian Land Grant dated 1862 signed by Sir Henry Barkly
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19th century secretaire chest on bracket feet, in cedar mahogany English oak and pine
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Tasmanian Land Grant dated 1855 signed by Governor Sir William Dennison
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Book, Glimpses of the Lives and Tales of the early Tasmanian Governors. Jw Beattie 1905
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Watercolour of RMS Orama, 37.5 x 61 cm
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