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Sporting, Military and Historical Memorabilia — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:668
Sale Title:Sporting, Military and Historical MemorabiliaLots with images:357
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:436
Date:22-May-2013
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World War II pumps: Duplex Kismet 'Master' pump set of 2, used in the RAF, original components and brass badging. Manufactured by William Turner & Bro Ltd. Eyre Works, Sheffield. Ref Number Hy/7854. Both pumps in great working condition. (2)
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World War II German Cloth Insignia: Assortment of Third Reich armbands & patches, Excellent condition.(22 items)
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World War II Literature: RAF wartime 'Tee Emm' magazine collection, volumes 1-5, Complete Set of 60 issues from April 1941 to March 1946 in excellent condition
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World War II German Metal Insignia: Assortment of Third Reich badges, medals, pins, belt buckles and buttons. Good condition. (18 items)
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World War II German Paperwork: Nazi 'workers Id Books', carried by all employees of the German army. Excellent condition. (3)
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World War II Flags: Third Reich Swastika fl ag, manufactured markings, 'N.V.P.F.v Vlissingen & Co Skatgenfabr', below is marked, 'Helmond (Holland)'. To the right is stencilled, 'G.Fl.50 x 85', excellent condition (50 x 85 cm); Japanese 'Meatball' Flag, 2 piece construction with 2 of 3 cloth corner ties, good condition (70 x 75 cm). (2)
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World War II Flags: Large World War II Canadian red ensign linen fl ag with coat of arms shield, fl own by the Canadian military from 1922- 1957. Good condition (182 x 305 cm); World War II British military blue ensign linen fl ag, manufactured by S.Walder Pty. Ltd. Fair condition (60 x 120 cm) (2)
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World War II Trench Art: trench art shell cases. 25 Pounder Mkii brass artillery shell dated 1940 with Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sun emblem and an engraved list of Australian military bases; 18 Pounder Mkiii brass artillery shell mug, dated 1927 with British Royal Engineers emblem; 37 mm M4 brass artillery shell fired from the Bell P-39 Airacobra and the P-63 Kingcobra fighters during World War II, dated 1941 with Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sun emblem; 25 Pounder…
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Swiss/Austrian Military Medals: original medal assortment by Paul Kramer of Neuchâtel and Huguenin. Medals awarded for military achievements such as shooting and archery, excellent condition.(17 items)
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World War II German Medals: replica Nazi medals individually framed including, 'Green Devils' paratrooper badge and 'infantry assault badge'. Set includes two paintings of English military uniformed guards. Good condition (7)
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World War II Japanese Items: original World War II Japanese Kamikaze field goggles, brown leather case; drink cannister and pair of leg straps, excellent condition. (4)
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World War II Japanese Items: original World War II Japanese officers mess kit; soldier issued rising sun Japanese fl ag,(32 x 29 cm); small food dish with anchor and star decals; fabric Japanese Captains patch, red, yellow with 3 white stars; brown leather strap with bronze hook; 3 Japanese Occupation banknotes; small photo of Japanese soldier in grey cardboard wallet; replica tin Japanese Rising Sun fl ag,(34 x 26 cm), good condition. (8)
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World War II Japanese Items: original Japanese military hat with 6 pointed star pin, tag included that reads size '6 3/4' and '55'; Japanese mess tin with markings, 'Heiwa Tokyo'. Excellent condition (2)
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World War II Swiss Field Gear: Sigg Swiss Army drink container with cork stopper, dated 1941. Includes aluminium fitting cup and secure rope ties; Swiss Ericsson Fienden Lyssnar field telephone, full original kit that includes general operating instructions, battery operations card, and brown leather strap. Excellent condition. (2)
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World War II German Items: aluminium German soldier mess tin; Nazi brown leather belt and belt buckle with markings, 'Gott Mit Uns' and an eagle clawing the swastika; Schieck-Berlin field compass; 2 black Iron Cross metal cigarette cases; German K98 Mauser gun cleaning complete kit. Good condition (6)
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World War II Optical Equipment: Australian made telescope sighting in original metal casing. Markings on telescope read, 'telescope sighting No. 141 (Aust) MK1 Jwh/V Reg No. 327 1945'. Good condition
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World War II Shell Casing: collection of large World War II & World War II brass shell casing, including a US Navy 5'/54 caliber Mark 45 gun shell, good condition (5)
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World War II Trench Art: assortment of ash trays, ornaments and various other trench art, good condition (15)
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World War II Edged Weapons: assortment of accurate Replica Nazi German daggers, including Hitler youth honour dagger, Ss officer issued dagger, Luftwaffe issued dagger and other variations, excellent condition (10)
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World War II Miscellaneous: Prince Albert upright tobacco tin w/ full packet of tobacco; Peggy Nisbet Yeoman Warder doll, made in England; two sterling silver cigarette cases, one with beautiful repeating geometric pattern and the other with handmade shell type swirls and a freemason emblem in the middle; pocket size sterling silver cylindrical pill container with hinge lid. Excellent condition (5)
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World War II Edged Weapon: Collins & Co. Legitimus Second World War military 53 cm machete with markings, 'made in U.S No.125 1940'. Includes brown leather sheath, good condition
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World War II Swagger Sticks: assortment of c1940 military and non-military swagger sticks, good condition (15)
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Post World War II Clothing: 2 pairs of original World War II and c1950 post World War II Australian black leather drill boots, one pair size 11, marked, 'John Frith S.A.' and the other size 5 with marking, 'Slaters'. Good condition
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World War II Miscellaneous: assorted Second World War items in an unique 'Farra Bros' footlocker. Included are small fl ags, pins, banners, photos, patches and further alike items, good condition (100+ items)
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World War II Trench Art: assortment of Second World War trench art lighters. Brass .30 caliber round lighter with removable tip; attractive circular brass lighter with a cannon on the observe side and soldier and wife on the reverse side; small polished tube with Australian map at one end with a crown that reads, 'Australian Military Forces'. Good condition. (3)
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World War II Helmet: Original Second World War Japanese helmet, re-painted and re padded, excellent condition
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World War II Practice Bomb: assorted World War II practice bombs, 11½ pounder, 2 inch mortar and a large unidentified mortar. (3)
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World War II Edged Weapon: 2nd pattern 33 cm Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife with original leather sheath. F/S commando knives like these were carried by U.S. G.I.'s, paratroopers and by British Commandos in Europe during World War II. Good condition
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World War II Edged Weapon: 3rd pattern Fairbairn-Sykes 32 cm fighting knife with original leather sheath. Black enamel coated handle with black blade, good condition
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World War II Edged Weapon: Japanese Army 98 cm Second World War Shin-Gunto sword, good condition
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World War II Edged Weapon: Japanese Nco Tokyo Second World War 96 cm sword, original metal handle and scabbard, replaced blade and small components, Good condition
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World War II Edged Weapon: Japanese Shin-Gunto 99 cm Second World War sword, beautiful brown and gold handle, attractive looking piece, good condition
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World War II Edged Weapons: group of original Second World War Naval dress swords. British 77 cm dress sword with stunning golden handle and original leather sheath; French 74 cm naval dress sword with golden handle; Dutch naval dress sword with black wooden handle and original brown leather sheath. All in good condition. (3)
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World War II Edged Weapons: various First and Second World War military bayonets including British, Us, German, South American, French and Italian, fair to good condition (14)
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World War II Edged Weapon: U.S. M4 bayonet with 31 cm M8 scabbard and fabric frog, used by the U.S. military during the Second World War, excellent condition
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World War II Edged Weapon: Japanese Tokyo bayonet (53 cm) c1940, dark wooden handle, brown leather frog and metal scabbard. Blade reveals traditional Tokyo marking, excellent condition
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World War II Edged Weapon: South American Second World War military bayonet, intricate diamond pattern handle texture, 63 cm includes original metal scabbard, good condition
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Vietnam Eira Edged Weapon: c1950 pair of 35 cm Spanish M1958 Cemte rifl e knife bayonet, single edged bolo type blade, marked with Spanish eagle on one side and Toledo mark on the other side, complete with original green plastic. Excellent condition (2)
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World War II Edged Weapon: c1940 Japanese theatre made military fighting knife from the Second World War, 33 cm with metal sheath and brown leather frog. The leather frog is double stitched with a brass Japanese emblem. The handle is made from mixed materials with a brass end; excellent condition
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World War II Edged Weapon: c1942 Japanese Army Second World War Shin-Gunto 64 cm sword, marked with 2 characters, good condition
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World War II Edged Weapons: set of 3, first pattern Whittingslowe We Australian military folding knives. Each blade is maker marked, 'We'. Good condition
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World War II Clothing: U.S. Army Officer service jacket and brown shirt. Four pocket, 'chocolate' coloured with original metal insignia including captains badges, excellent condition
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World War II Clothing: The 6th Queen Elizabeth's Own Gurkha Rifl es jacket with original fabric insignia, excellent condition
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Stromberg Carlson 'Lamp signalling daylight short range projector Mk II'. U.S. Made, includes original wooden tripod and wiring, in excellent working condition
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Assortment of Australian 'light horse' Second World War items. Oakman 1903 pattern light brown leather leggings c1939; iron and fabric horse saddle with detached metal stirrups and drink container; brown leather riffl e scabbard marked, 'Farrants Pty. Ltd South Melbourne 1939', good condition
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Assortment of items from World War II: metal Australian military footlocker with Made in England mark; Nazi Germany gas mask metal cylindrical container; white porcelain 'John Maddock' soup bowl with small blue Australian military emblem marking; assortment of 7 lose military medals in wooden display box; framed replica French Foreign Legion badge and red tassel; framed British/Australian army tassel; awarded silver plated round tray with detailed fl oral type patterns dated 1960. Good condition (7)
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Vietnam War/Gulf War Era Items: collection of 28 metal cigarette cases and lighters from the Second World War onwards, good to excellent condition
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World War II Clothing: c1940 Japanese military hat and long sleeve shirt fitted on manikin. Sewn on front of the hat is the authentic Japanese golden star, below is the original light brown leather strap, excellent condition
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World War II Literature: assorted First and Second World War books, includes fiction and non-fiction titles, good condition (100+ items)
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'Nation Builders Serve in the CMF', colour screen print poster, backed on linen. Condition: B. 51 x 63 cm. Text continues 'Join the 3 Field Engr. Regt. Batman Avenue, Melbourne. Ahq C 206'
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'Two Sides of An Exciting Life. The Regular Army', colour screen print poster, backed on linen. Condition: B. 50 x 62 cm. Text continues 'Ahq Adv. Prod C 188'
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'Stand Behind the United Nations. Guard the Peace in the Regular Army', Australian colour silkscreen poster, backed on linen. Condition: B-. 49 x 36 cm
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'Freedom Shall Prevail', colour process lithographic poster printed by Fosh & Cross Ltd, London, backed on linen, Condition: A. 50 x 75 cm
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'Don't Let Down Good Soldiering With the Signing of An Armistice', lithographic poster, dated '6/8/53', annotated '[Aust.) Anti-tank Platoon, No.1 Combat Section. 3 Rar North Korea', signed by the members of the platoon in ink on image. Condition: A. 39 x 51 cm
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Korean War: c1953-54 range of Royal Australian Regiment items relating to the Korean War, consisting of: Royal Aust. Regiment Embroidery in coloured silk on black fabric with blue backing, text includes 'Inchon, Seoul, PUSAn, Kapeong. (signed) Billy Stanley', Japanese Theatre pamphlet promoting events at the theatre including Japanese World War II film Eagle of the Pacific, Souvenir scarf featuring maps of Korea and Japan, pair of Asahi beer labels, propaganda Chinese leafl et produced during the Korean…
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Vietnam War: land mine detector tool No.4A. Serial No. Za 27932. This item was used by troops during the Vietnam War to detect unseen land mines. Kit contains carrying bag, battery pack, head set, ground plate and telescopic hand pole. All components are in excellent condition
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Vietnam Era Edged Weapon: c1957 pair of 38 cm Swiss bayonets with scabbard and original leather frog. Ricasso stamped with the manufacturer, 'Waffenfabrik Neuhausen', Wenger markings and the opposite side has the serial number. Excellent condition (2)
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Vietnam War Edged Weapon: collection of c1960 U.S. military M7 Imperial manufactured & Colt's brand bayonets, each with variations to blade, sheath and frog. The M7 was introduced in 1964, It entered service along with the M16 during the Vietnam War, excellent condition (4)
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Cold War Edged Weapon: c1965-1985 pair of Type I and Type II East German Kalishnikov Akm assault rifl e 33 cm bayonets with black steel scabbard, adapted from the class Russian Ak-47 bayonet. Good condition
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Gulf War I Edged Weapon: c1989 United States Marine Corps Case XX fighting knife. 23 cm Blackened 1095 carbon steel blade with Usmc markings. Original leather sheath with Usmc markings and emblem. Made in Bradford Pennsylvania. Excellent condition
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Vietnam/Cold War Edged Weapons: assortment of military knifes, daggers and bayonets including; accurate replica Ak-47 assault rifl e bayonet long and short bayonet set; c1950 Czech military bayonet with leather sheath; East German fighting knife with green plastic scabbard; replica Second World War, Third Reich officer dagger. Fair to good condition (21)
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Cold War/Modern War Edged Weapons: assortment of spiked bayonets including; British Second World War Mkii spiked bayonet; Japanese First World War spiked bayonet with character markings. Fair to good condition (9)
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Vietnam Clothing: set of 2 authentic U.S. military officer dress visors. Navy blue Usaf officers visor, size 7 100% wool with metal eagle badge; khaki U.S. army visor with golden eagle badge and black leather strap below. Excellent condition
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3 devices for the manufacture of cartridges incl. a brass measure
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Lifesize Marlon Brando silicon head, extremely realistic and finely detailed, designed for museum display, excellent condition
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Roddy McDowall 'Planet of the Apes' foam latex mask casting. Produced from the original positive mask mold used in the hit 1960's movie, a very rare item, excellent condition. 29 cm x 20 cm
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Star Wars: Original Lucasarts mould cast of Admiral Ackbar 'It's a trap!' in raw latex. Very impressive and collectable addition to any collection
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Star Wars: Luke Skywalker (no.1) 1/6 scale pre-painted vinyl model kit by William Paquet for Polydata signed by the sculptor, with Lando Calrissian (no.6) and Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi (no.2), Together with Master replicas Obi-Wan light sabre and Sideshow collectibles 'Han Solo' from the Heroes of the Rebellion series. All in original boxes. (5 items)
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Star Wars Autographs: Collection of signed photos from the prequel films, with Ewan McGregor, Liam Neeson, Natalie Portman, Samuel Jackson, Hayden Christensen, Frank Oz & more (45 signatures). Some with CoAs. (35 items)
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Star Wars: Jabba The Hutt Maquette figure by Illusive Concepts. Constructed in foam/latex, limited edition of 1191/5000. (75 x 35 cm)
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Superman: Rare 1/3 scale Superman statue in memory of Christopher Reeve (1952 - 2004). Limited edition 6/50, produced by 'Art Department' statues and sculptures and is a beautifully crafted piece, 70 cm tall
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Star Wars: Watto - Lifesize model produced by Pepsito celebrate the launch of 'The Phantom Menace' A detailed model with realistic eyes and actual punched hair for a beard. Some damage. (90 x 70 cm)
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Star Wars: 1/4 Scale Statues by Sideshow Collectibles - Luke Skywalker & Han Solo, film-accurate representations. In original packaging. (2 items)
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Star Wars: Bib Fortuna - Porcelain figure, L/E of 1500 produced by Attakus in 2007 (38 cm) together with Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader snap fit large figure set (Ralph McQuarrie version) limited edition still in box (60 x 30 cm). (2 items)
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Star Wars: Han Solo, Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi miniature busts by Gentle Giant creations. All mint and boxed. (3 items)
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Star Wars: Artwork - Original Darth Vader painting in life size format on canvas by artist Paul Sullivan (53 x 180 cm)
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Star Wars: Artwork - Original Yoda freehand airbrush painting on canvas by artist Paul Sullivan (91 x 110 cm)
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Star Wars: Artwork - Original Darth Maul painting on canvas by artist Paul Sullivan (75 x 100 cm)
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Star Wars: 'Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace' display signed by Ray Park (Darth Maul), framed & glazed, overall 99 x 36 cm; plus 'Star Wars' display signed by Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett) & Dave Prowse (Darth Vader), framed & glazed, overall 99 x 36 cm. (2 items)
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Star Wars: Stormtrooper 3/4 scale child outfits, perfect for dressups. Consists of plastic molded body armour pieces, decals & stickers. One of the most accurate kits on the market (3 x kits in this lot), assembly required, instructions provided. (3)
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Superman: lifesize fibreglass Superman with cloth cape, most likely produced for cinema display. An excellent display model. Approx 1.9m x 90 cm
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Batman: lifesize Batman created by artist Paul Sullivan. Featuring a latex Batman cowl / hood with DC Comics 1992 written on reverse, covering a black mannequin are body armour, yellow belt, boots, gloves and trademark cape. Approx 190 cm x 90 cm
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Lara Croft: lifesize fibreglass model produced for videogame / movie releases. Lara features her tomb-raiding torch in one hand with a pistol in the other, she also has a backpack and a holstered sidearm. Displays very well, a high quality model. Approx 190 cm x 100 cm
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Superhero Lifesize Busts: Fibreglass Wolverine bust by Alex Ross Design, Fibreglass Batman (Michael Keaton) by Mike Hill & resin mold Hellboy by Paul Sullivan, all very detailed and realistic, brilliant display pieces. (3)
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Spiderman: Magnificent lifesize exhibition model realized by Studio Oxmox for the movie Spider-Man 3. This incredible 1/1 replica (2.3m tall) is made in high quality fibreglass and comes complete with a special base to store your collection of DVD's. This edition has been produced in very limited quantities (only 50 made). The statue comes apart into several sections for transport, this is the ultimate piece of Spiderman memorabilia
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The Incredible Hulk Boxed Models: The Kotobukiya collection Marvel Studios fine art bust, numbered 558/2000 approx. 22 cm x 17 cm; Diamond Select Toys bust numbered 1116/2500 approx. 17 cm x 14 cm; Diamond Select Toys 'The Incredible Hulk Maquette', numbered 1107/3000 approx. 26 cm x 17 cm. Models have been displayed. (3)
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Superhero Boxed Models: Diamond Select Toys Spider-Man wall statue, numbered 250/1000 approx. 18 cm x 18 cm; Diamond Select Toys 'The Amazing Spider-Man' Maqeutte, numbered 2600/5000 approx. 23 cm x 14 cm; McFarlane Toys 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' leatherface model (mint in box); Warner Bros. Studio Store Batman bust, approx. 30 cm x 21 cm; Toypresidents Inc. Governor Arnold A. Schwarzenegger talking action figure, very unique (mint in box) approx. 30 cm x 12 cm; Marvel Studios 'The Punisher' action…
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Balance of Superhero Models: DC Direct Batman Statue 1/4 scale, numbered 1415/1800, this museum-quality, mixedmedia figure is composed of resin, metal and an expertly crafted fabric costume and poseable cape; Fantastic Four - The Thing, 26 inch tall posable action figure; DC Comics Superman 30' tall posable action figure; DC Comics Batman 30' tall posable action figure. (4)
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Ironman: Magnificent lifesize exhibition model realized by Studio Oxmox for the movie Ironman. This incredible 1/1 replica (2.3m tall) is made in high quality fibreglass. This edition has been produced in very limited quantities. The statue comes apart into several sections for transport, this is the ultimate piece of Ironman memorabilia
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Engravings & Map: c1857 engraving by S.T.Gill 'Market Square, Castlemaine'; 1880 engraving 'London from the Tower of Saint Saviour's'; 1736 map 'Glocestershire'; all hand-coloured, framed & glazed, various sizes. (3 items)
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British Sporting Art: c1890s attractive black and white artwork regarding horse racing (9), equestrian, fishing & America's Cup - Sir Thomas Lipton with his yacht Shamrock, each about 27 x 21 cm. Professional looking magazine artwork by unkown artist possibly with initials 'Fs'. (12 items)
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Neville Cayley (1853-1903), 'Kookaburra', watercolour, signed lower right and dated '1901', size, 10 x 15 cm, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall, 17 x 22 cm
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Emile Mercier (1901-1981, Australian cartoonist): 'Fish Ain't Bitin' 'Ere...' & 'Holidaze', original black and white artwork for cartoons, both signed in image, former dated 1938 on reverse with 'Used/Daily Telegraph' handstamp, both about 26 x 32 cm. (2 items)
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Emile Mercier (1901-1981, Australian cartoonist): 'Quiet Please' etching, signed below image and numbered 2/25, size 11 x 15 cm; plus 'Dilemma' etching, signed below image, size 13 x 8 cm. (2 items)
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William Ricketts (1899-1993), 'Aboriginal Elder', sculptured clay, signed 'Wm Ricketts' on base, 13 x 9 cm
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William Ricketts (1899-1993), 'Aboriginal Boy', sculptured clay, signed 'Wm Ricketts' on base, 15 x 10 cm
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William Ricketts (1899-1993), 'Aboriginal Girl', sculptured clay, signed 'Wm Ricketts' on base, 14 x 10 cm
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William Ricketts (1899-1993), 'Aboriginal Boy', sculptured clay, signed 'Wm Ricketts' inside base, 9 x 9 x 8 cm
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Emile Mercier (1901-1981, Australian cartoonist), Original black and white artwork for cartoons, one related to Melbourne Olympics, other regarding a snail, both signed in image, both about 18 x 26 cm. (2 items)
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Emile Mercier (1901-1981, Australian cartoonist): Original black and white artwork for cartoons, both related to horse racing, one a scratching, other regarding a Melbourne Cup dress, both signed in image, both about 26 x 18 cm. (2 items)
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