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Sporting and Historical Memorabilia, Day 1 — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:469
Sale Title:Sporting and Historical Memorabilia, Day 1Lots with images:364
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:276
Date:25-Jun-2013
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Gold-Rush Era Melbourne Theatre Programme printed on silk 'Theatre Royal. Tuesday Evening, December 1858. Oddfellows Dramatic SocietyHamletUnder the Patronage and Presences of His Excellency Sir Henry Barkly, K.C.B. And the Right Worshipful Mayor of Melbourne H.S.Walsh, Esq.'. Printed by J.G.Hornblower [74 Little Collins Street, East], framed & mounted. 23 x 20 cm. VG condition
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Picture Frames: pair of ornate Victorian frames in good condition 36 x 42 cm; also, a Victorian frame with ornate carved ebony slip; a World War I prisoner carved (chip art) with naval ensignia on top; a sterling small easel decorated with faceted topaz (?) hallmarked lion, and maker C&N (Crisford & Norris,) Birmingham 1901; small daguerreotype of a man in a large bow tie! (6 items)
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Japanese antique carved wooden statue (Meiji), 'The Snake Handler', gesso finish with human hair & hand made kimono costume; carved wood & gesso base with remnants of signature on base. Needs restoration, 46 cm. A rare piece
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1872 Silk Programme, 'Thirty-Second Anniversary, Regatta, Hobart Town, Tuesday, January 30th, 1872', size 24 x 47 cm including attractive blue fringe. Few minor stains, though extremely rare
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Gunpowder Flask, decorated with shelland bush design (Riling 367), missing spring and stopper. Initials 'Ek' have been scratched at base
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Antique and vintage iron collection: flat irons, coal irons and steam irons (17), plus (3 trivets). Varying condition with several nice examples. (20 items)
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Blacksmiths tools, horse shoes, antique wood planes and carpenters tools. A nice rustic farm group. (20+ items)
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Stevengraphs and silk pictures. Group of (4) framed or mounted 19th century silks with accompanying book 'The Price Guide to Stevegraphs'. Noted, Railway stevengraph with caption and original label verso. (5 items)
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Antique folding easy chair with hand caned rattan seat and back. VG condition
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Antique Chinese cast metaland brass scales with brass weights. Lovely patina and in VG condition
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Japanese 'Bunraku' puppet head, Carved wood with painted gesso finish & human hair. 23 cm, old patina in fair condition
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Ajax scales with brass parcel tray, & blue metal scales by 'Mercury Scales Co.', with wieghts, Good condition. (2 items)
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Rosenthal Versace porcelain 'Barocco' cabinet plate. In original box
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Silver tea spoons: boxed set of 6 hallmarked 925 each with polished lapaz finials
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Austrian Silver: set of 6 continental silver glass holders & matching saucers (with glasses). Silver weight 1080grams
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L.M.Ericsson Co. Vintage wall phone. Sloped front timber and metal case, crank handle and twin bell. Good condition
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Antique Telephone: 1895 Western Electric wall phone; Walnut case. Restored and in working order (separate dial box, not original). Ex P.M.G. (Post Master General). A rarity. VG condition
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Candle Stick Phone: Nickel plated base and column (some pitting), brass head piece and side arm with original bakelite ear piece. Stamped '29:Cb.1' on the mouth piece. Timber cased bell box with 2 brass bells. Plus a vintage black bakelite technicians hand held phone (fair condition)
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Antique English brass scales and weights on wooden base, and 'Mack', cast iron scales. Fair condition. (2 items)
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Antique cast iron scales (2) with weights. Fair condition
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L.M. Ericsson Co. Vintage wall phone. Sloped front timber and metal case, crank handle and twin bell. Good condition (repaired slope)
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German Silver comport, pierced platform base and bowl with floral design. Stamped 800. Weight 475grams
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Christofle French silver plated champagne ice bucket
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Antique boiler on tripod stand (c.1897) Melbourne, antique washboards (3), and 'The Austral Wringer'. Fair condition. (5 items)
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Moser art glass vase, clear glass faceted tapering form with amber freize showing classical scene. Remains of gilded highlights. 21 cm
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Sterling Silver tazza: circular form with ornate scroll work rim. Stamped 925 sterling silver Argentina. 27 cm
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Ivory tusk carved with flowers and bird, 22 cm tall
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Water Urn: Antique English cast iron urn by 'Clarke & Co.'. Generous proportions (8 Gallons) with original brass tap and swing handle with hook. Has been reblacked. Good condition
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Automaton: Antique clockwork seated sailor with rocking head and moving eyes; original cotton cloth uniform and hat; papier mache head and limbs with hand painted finish. Mechanism in good working order with key, needing some restoration to the appearance. 50 cm
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Platform parcel scales, black cast iron, by 'S.Stacey Makers Melbourne'. Not in working order, G condtion
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Kitchenalia: old butter churn, brass faced spring scales, metal meat safe, metal cannisters, etc. A nice sellection of vintage kitchen wares. (7 + items)
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Vintage car wooden spoked wheel with 'B', on the hub; old metal tractor seat, and an antique farm winch. (3 items)
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Antique bottles, clock in case, 'Automatic dual wafer dispenser', old cameras (2), and binoculars (2), and weights. G/VG condition. (20+items)
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Coach Lanterns: 'Dreadnaught', nickel plated lanterns (2). One with red lense on the side, both with swing handles and original brass name plates. 30 cm and 33 cm. Complete but with heavy pitting to the nickel. Fair condition. (2 items)
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Vintage Fire extinguishers, one polished copper and brass and (2) with original red painted finish plus C.F.A Rega metal spray packs (2). Good condition. (5 items)
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Antique mangle by 'Taywil', cast iron and kauri pine on heavy iron wheels. Early 20th century, rustic farm shed state
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Little Worker antique hand crank table top portable sewing machine. Made in the U.S.A. with 1911 patent. With homemade timber box. G condition
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Anvil, small size cast iron with painted finish (40 cm) plus a miniature modern red finished anvil. VG condition. (2 items)
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Badges: Collection of World War I Patriotic badges (c70); plus range of military buttons (12) & other oddments in box
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Collectables: Album of c1915-30s Europe postcards (170); Slave Token recovered from wreck of 'Duoro'; Shell road maps (11); plates & ornaments; team photographs of Eastern Suburbs Rufc c1980 & Redfern United Fc 1924; Heineken 2003 Rugby World Cup beer bottle; painting on canvas of American Indian 'Two Moons'
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Vintage fuel box, embossed brass box adorned with scenes of country life on four sides. 45 x 29 29 cm. VG condition
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Martello Vintage Squeeze box accordian. Steel bronze reeds made in Germany. G condtition
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Geelong: group comprising 'Prince of Wales 1920 Visit' pennant 'Centenary Souvenir' Union Jack flag 'Welcome Home Geelong and District Returned Sailors and Soldiers Reception Committee', and 4 photos. Among them an unusual duo mounted in gray board 'A.N.A Display Geelong gala 1927' & 'Centenary Pageant 1935'. Both depict mock Aboriginal parade fl oats. (6)
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Art Nouveau and Art Deco: group comprising Deauville Eau de Cologne French glass bottle with stopper (VG), WMF German metal inkwell with stylised floral motif and naked Nymph (some damage), Vienna Secessionist style brass cigarette box with applied design. (3 items)
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Assorted lot containing Vintage electric heaters (2), Tilley lamp, Blow torch, Rega spray pumps (3) and a Coleman portable stove (boxed). A nice collection of brass, copper and old wares. G/VG condition. (8 items)
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Armand Marseille German porcelain headed doll with crying noise (c1920), head stamped 'A 390 M'. Hand made white costume, Human hair and painted wooden limbs. Good condition
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Hurricane lanterns (6) assorted colours and sizes, copper fire hose nozzle, portable kerosine heater, miniature fire extinguisher, copper fuel tin and red signal lantern. A nice group. (12 items)
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Watch: Rolex ladies dress watch, circa 1920's, in white gold with diamonds and sapphires. Cased, in working order
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Underwood 'Standard', Vintage typewriter with broad sheet carriage. Poor condition but rare
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Wool bale tin stencils c.1925 from the Western Districts of Victoria, 'Hamilton', 'Dunhelen', and many more. Nice wool shed rustic farm condition. (16 items)
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Range with old LP records including 1929 Southern Cross Aust-England Flight (damaged); plus bundle of prints (150+)
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Balance of A Collection: book of views 'Palestine Pictures' by Ze'ev Raban [Jerusalem, 1931]; 'On Me' toy game in box; cigarette dispenser in shape of world globe; USA and California flags, as new; mixed bag of vintage pens and a mixed bag of world coins and notes. A very eclectic lot, viewing will reward
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Plasschaert Pigeon racing time clock, serial 43332, housed in an oak case with original patina. Comes with keys (2) and is still loaded with old paper and a collection of Victorian Homing Association related ephemera (24). G/VG condition
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Old signs, labels, 'Commonwealth Bank', money boxes, vintage Victoria police tunic, etc. (30+items)
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Ships brass porthole window and (2) circular glass porthole panes. 40 cm diameter. VG condition. (3 items)
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Unusual drum shaped revolving metal cabinet, with 4 rows of graduated drawers with old porcelain handles, painted in two tone brown and khaki on a wooden base with makers plaque 'Metters Ltd. Sydney N.S.W.'. 125 cm tall, Good condition
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1932 Sydney Harbour Bridge, 4 different enamel badges; also 2 silver badges, showing an emu or kangaroo. (6 items)
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Bookies bag 'John L. McKay' and assorted old suit cases, painted metal hat tin & gladstone bag. Mixed condit. (9 items)
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Salter Clock scales, and Yellow enamel grocers scales. Fair condition. (2 items)
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Nest of intricately carved ivory balls, diameter of approx 5 cm, depicting dragons and stars. On a stand with a carved elephant. Slight internal damage
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Balinese Wood Carvings, well carved hardwood (5 items), one with split in wood, others in fine condition. Plus a shell necklace. (6 items)
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Aboriginal Artifacts, mid-20th century, collected in the Coober Pedy district by an opal prospector. 3 Boomerangs, each with pecked animaland floral designs. Child's mulga wood boomerang; poker work clap stick; carved mulga wood Kangaroo and Emu. Noted: unusual fighting club, pecked decoration (nice weight). (8 items)
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Collection of Furs. (3) stoles and a jacket. Noted, Mink fur stole by 'Cornelius', with original care instruction booklets and fashion advice. G/VG condition. (4 items)
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Ephemera. Collection of vintage travel brochures, postcards and related material. Also includes a collection of cigarette lighters, matchboxes, tins, books, playing cards, and picture frame. Mixed condition. (100 + items)
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Mink Fur coat. Original brown satin lining. In very good condition
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Venetian Glass drink set comprising a ewer and 6 wine goblets. Amber glass with gilt and floral enamel overlay. VG condition. (7 items)
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Whitekind Needle Books, c1960s, with pop-ups of school classroom for girls (5) & airport for boys (3). Made in Germany. (Total 8 items)
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Mink Fur ladies coat with floral satin lining, VG condition; also a Mink fur 3/4 coat, some damage; and a Fur Stole, damaged lining. (3 items)
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Fire Helmets (2), American Football helmet, and a Bookmakers bag 'J.W. Huntington V.R.C.'. Plus an 18th hole flag from the U.S. Masters. (5 items)
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Vintage Telephones, three Black bakelite [2 with crank handles, 1 with dial], (3) coloured plastic phones [cream, yellow and gray], Ericsson antique telephone hand piece only. Fair condition. (7 items)
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Taxicab vintage meter by 'Taximeters (Aust) Pty Ltd Melbourne'; (2) taxiroof top light up signs 'Regaland combined taxis', and 'Taxi Black Cabs'; AWA cream mantle radio (poor condition). Taxi items in G/VG condition. (4 items)
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Rolls Royce car mascot 'The Spirit of Ecstacy, chrome finished and placed on a vintage black bakelite base. Nice weight but crudely cast, possibly a vintage replica or replacement. 25 cm total
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Edison cylinder phonograph records (36), and a 'Sands & McDougall's Directory of Victoria 1968'. Fair condition. (37 items)
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Old cash registers (2) and an Australia Post letter box on black metal stand. (3 items)
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Scales: 'South Australian Scales Co.', grocers scales (2) [one with dish], an (2) 'Exact weight', metal scales. Poor/Good condition. (4 items)
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Watercolours & Theatre Programmes: Watercolours (4) including landscape by Maureen Slatter & streetscape 'A Village Street in Thanet' by Ernest Greenwood (all framed, various sizes); Theatre programmes (196) c1972-2008, noted excellent range from Melbourne Theatre Company, including 'Bran Nue Dae', 'Emerald City', 'The Crucible', 'The Club'
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Bob Hawke signed art exhibition program [Pro Hart]. 'Poems of Henry Lawson', illustrated Pro Hart and signed by the artist. Assorted theatre programs, vintage movie book, Shakespeare etc. (13 items)
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Collection of signs and plaques. Predominantly Insurance related. Some vintage and some reproduction. (9)
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Franklin Crystal 'Animals of the Ark'. German Crystalanimalornaments in (8) pairs. Lions, Bears, Camels, Kangaroos, Elephants, Horses, Giraffes and Hippos. Complete set with original booklet. Excellent condition. (16 items)
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Rembrandt etching, assorted unframed prints, calendars, Weg's World book, Japanese floral woodblocks (2) and prints. VG condition. (9 items)
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Franklin Institute Minerals of the World. Polished and natural crystaland mineral specimens (15). Housed in original glass display cabinet. With papers and boxed. Excellect condition
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Shell Oil wooden model shipping tanker on stand. Hand made with painted finish and very nice detail. 115 cm, VG condition
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Shell Oil memorabilia: mugs (5), ashtrays (12), old sports equipment, miniature replica bowser dispensers, etc. (20 + items)
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Franklin Mint, 'The Royal Houses of Britain Heraldic Chess Set'. Gold and silver plated pewter pieces bearing crests. Inlaid wooden games board with 2 drawers felt lined with individual compartments to house pieces. Limited edition of 2500 sets were made in 1982, purchase was by special invitation only at a cost of $195 per piece (over $6000 the set). With original papers. 55 x 50 x 10 cm.
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Car number plates: Group of (14), American state and novelty examples, Arizona, Alabama, Michigan, California, New Mexico etc. Some replicas. VG condition. (14 items)
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Dolls: Collectors porcelain headed dolls (5) by Bellefin, Court of Dolls, K.B Collectable dolls etc. All limited editions with certificates, boxed. Also 2 x wooden dolls chairs. (7 items)
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English Fire Insurance signs, painted on tin, 'Liverpool & London' x2, 'Liverpool & London & Globe / 1836' x 7, 'London & Lancashire / Fire' x2 and 'Royal' x1. Attractive in mixed condition, quantity may suit trader. (12)
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The Watchmaker, attractive late Victorian clay fired sculpture of an elderly man (who can hold a pocket watch on a chain). Appears to have been used as a shop display for a jeweller/watch repairer. Mounted in a circular wooden dish measuring 38 cm in diameter
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Beer advertisment (c1910), German tin sign, 'Schultheiss' beer, showing two bottles emblazoned with the Iron Cross in an oval cartouche, minor surface scratching, 60 x 39 cm
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Tobacco adverting: tins, vestas, cigarette packets, pipes, pipe stand, silver cigarette case and related material. (30+ items)
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Enamel Signs: Vintage and antique advertising signs for 'National Insurance Company of N.Z Limited Fire Marine & Accident', 'Law Union & Rock Insurance Company Ltd. Fire-Accident', 'Neptune Assurance Co. Ltd.'. Approx 40 x 30 cm each. G/VG condition. (3)
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Enamel Sign on tin, 'Osram' German Multinational lighting company. Convex oval shape in striking orange, blue and white. Some minor enamel loss to the edge. 50 x 39 cm. VG condition
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c1920s German point-of-sale Tobacco advertisement, 'Maestro'. Free standing cardboard cut-out of a gent in tuxedo smoking a cigar. Minor fold to cigar and corners, in very nice condition otherwise, 43 x 26 cm
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Old tins, 'Bushells tea' (2), 'Robur Tea', 'Sunshine Biscuits', and a 12 pound 'Griffiths Bros. Choice tea', tin. Fair to good condition. (5 items)
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c1920s Dutch Tobacco point-of-sale advertisement, 'Rookt Jaberico', Lithographed free standing cardboard cut out depicting three gents smoking cigars, 34 x 25 cm, in very good condition
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c1920s German Tobacco advertisement, 'Cruwell-Tabak', free standing cardboard point-of-sale sign showing an American Indian Chief smoking a peace pipe, vivid yellow background and in excellent condition. 38 x 24 cm
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Negro Collectables: c1920s-30s coffee advertising tins, 'Banania Le Petit Dejeuner Familial' (2), and 'Mackwitz Kaffee', brightly coloured in yellows, blues and red. Excellent condition. 18 cm (2) and 14 cm. (3 items)
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Antique and vintage tins and advertising boxes, 'Nugget Polish', 'Brasso', 'Swallow', 'Treacle', etc. G/VG condition. (30+ items)
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Group of Advertising and ephemera. Antique sign (on board) 'Bee Hive Knitting Wools', vintage sign (on board) 'The 1937 Lux Knitting Box', movie poster 'A Kind of Loving', and a Grand Lodge (South Yarra) illuminated certificate. (4 items)
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Advertising signs: Assorted lot of road signs, 'Esso', 'Matches', etc; some reproduction. Good condition. (17 items)
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