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

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:533
Sale Title:Sporting and Historical Memorabilia, Day 1Lots with images:295
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:394
Date:18-Sep-2013
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World War I/World War II Ephemera: large assortment includes operation guides, letters, photos and other related items, good condition; plus a collection of Australian military plaques (28). VG condition. (50+ items)
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French Helmet: First World War infantry M15 Adrian helmet. The Adrian helmet was the first French combat helmet and the first modern steel trench warfare helmet, good condition; Army boots (2) pairs, G condition
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Commemorative Medallions: Franz Joseph (dressed in Hungarian Generals uniform) side profile with blue enamel border decorated with oak wreath date 1914-15, obverse with Hungarian inscription; Emperor Karl (Last Emperor of the Habsburgs) profile portrait with white enamel border & oak wreath dated 1917, obverse showing St. Stephens crown. Minor enamel chipping, VG condition. (2 items)
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World War I Certificates: framed Australian military service certificates (50 cm x 30 cm) that read, 'Served the Empire and Australia in the Great War For the Sacred Cause of Freedom Liberty and Justice and Thereby Has the Grateful Recognition and Appreciation of the Citizens'. Signed by the Mayor and Town Clerk of each Australian council. One torn; the other in VG condition. (2)
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Original photo of Private J.Reid from the 39th Infantry (27 cm x 36 cm) and set of 8 postcards and 3 European bank notes (37 cm x 48 cm). Postcards include 4 gracefully handcrafted floral designs, 1 embossed card with floral Australian emblem, 1 Amf postcard that reads, 'Healthy Xmas & New Year', 1 card that reads, 'My Hearts Greetings' & 1 folded fabric handkerchief; 0ne German Mark banknote and a one and a two Franc bank note; handcrafted wooden biplane children's toy. Excellent condition
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World War I Trench Art: collection of trench art shell cases. 75 mm Japanese brass shell with Australian CMF emblem; 18 Pounder Mk II brass shell jar with lid, dated 1916; 4.5-inch Howitzer brass shell ash tray, dated 1915;.50 caliber M2 machine gun bullet bottle opener. Items in good condition. (4)
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World War I Blasting Machine: DuPont No.30, vintage mining detonator tool with leather carrying strap, manufactured in USA, good condition
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World War I Austro-Hungarian 'Unofficial' hat badges. Impressive collection in wall mounted cabinet display Hat badges of this type are scarce and usually adorned soldiers felt caps. Enamel badges were often worn by O' cers but some were sold to the public to raise money for the war e# ort Presents well, a rare o# ering in excellent condition. (76 items)
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Remains of Austro-Hungarian Military collection: Noted epaulettes, flag, ribbons, soldiers felt cap with badge, identity lockets (3), vesta, patches, brass buckles (4) etc. (35+ items)
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Bayonets: Collection of early 20th century examples all with scabbards & wooden handles. German, Swiss etc. Fair to good condition. (5 items)
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Bayonets: U.S. World War I period bayonet (no scabbard); French needle bayonet with metal scabbard; World War II American machete by Collins & Co; World War I bayonet in scabbard. Good condition. (4 items)
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Batons: assorted wooden batons (6); early 20th century with remains of paint; tribal Islander palm wood; Aboriginal mulga wood; Jarrah; and blackwood (2). 22 cm to 49 cm. VG condition
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Scottish Regalia: Hand stitched black velvet double brested jacket with white metal thistle buttons; pleated kilt & sporran on a vintage wooden based mannequin. 150 cm tall, fair/good condition. (4 items)
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Japanese military bayonet training musket, made from a single piece of elm with remains of original painted finish and lettering (c.1930's). Rare piece with very nice patina. 168 cm
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'Careless Talk Costs Lives. You Never Know Who's Listening!' British anti-rumour/gossip campaign poster for the Ministry of Information. Artwork by Fougasse (Cyril Kenneth Bird). Laid down on linen. Condition: B-. 75 x 51 cm
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'Careless Talk Costs Lives' set of 8 colour lithograph posters for the Ministry of Information Artwork by Fougasse (Cyril Kenneth Bird). Condition: A. each 32 x 20.5 cm
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Swiss Army offcers uniform, artillery Sergeant's grey woollen tunic & matching soft peaked cap with patches and pebble grain Swiss Cross buttons, c.1940's and in excellent condition. (2 items)
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Swiss Army uniform: Junior officers woollen tunic with patches and buttons; matching Kepi hat with single embroided gold band; soft peaked cap, c.1940's, VG condition. (3 items)
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Swiss Army uniform: Grey woollen overcoat, tunic, trousers and soft cap. VG condition. (4 items)
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Japanese World War II Imperial Navy Officers Dagger; wooden scabbard covered in leather with decorative gilt metal work adornments, the blade has a thick coating of oil/varnish on it and a small nick near the tip. 36 cm. VG condition
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Bayonets: Collection of assorted bayonets all with scabbards, Japanese World War II, South American Mauser, one example engraved 'Christopher Columbus'. Fair to Good condition. (5 items)
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Remains of collection; bayonets (5 with scabbards), noted nice German Frister & Rossman World War I 'Butcher's' bayonet; nickel plated World War II bayonet etc. Good condition. (6 items)
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Remains of Military collection: bandoliers & gun belts (11), holsters (5), impressive Austrian bayonet/knife in scabbard, pocket knives (2), rock & soil specimens from great battle fields, patches, buttons, etc. Some reproduction. VG condition. (30+ items)
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Australian Corps of Signals: World War II tunic with brass buttons, lapel badges and patches; bandolier and accoutrement; formal dress uniform complete with jacket, trousers, waistcoat, suspenders and shirt (unassociated), and lapel badges; Beret and soft cap. G/VG condition. (9 items)
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World War II 'Souvenir of Palestine 1941 Australian Commonwealth Military Forces', embroided gold coloured silk with 'Rising Sun' motif, flags, palm trees and a desert caravan train with camels, goat and donkeys. 88 x 68 cm and in excellent condition
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Light Horse Presentation statue of a chrome finished horse on Tasmanian oak bookend base and sterling silver plaque 'To Lt. M.Howell with Best Wishes From Officers 4th Lt. Horse Regt. 21/3/41'; Fiddleback blackwood pipe stand with Rising Sun badge; carved wooden eagle; wooden clacker; wooden tray; bracket and vintage goggles all housed in an old tin trunk. G/VG condition. (8 items)
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Khukhuri Gurkha knife in scabbard (World War II military issue); Indian sword with wooden scabbard (damaged); English World War II bayonet; Gaiters (2 x pairs); framed watercolour 'Naval and Air Bombardment Labuan 10/6/45' by G.E.Moray. G/VG condition. (7 items)
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'This Is a Man's Job! Join the R.A.A.F' recruiting poster. Printed by Colourtone Pty Ltd. Artwork by Walter Jardine. Laid down on linen. Condition: B. 49.5 x 64.5 cm
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Australian World War II Army uniforms: (3) tunics with 'Rising Sun' badges and military patches; matching berets (2); trousers (2), and bandoliers (2). Noted accoutrement belonging to Capt. R.A.Holland Vx 91953 Some moth and silverfish damage. Fair to good condition. (10 items)
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Nazi World War II cloth cap with Luftwaffe rising eagle eagle over swastika patch. Genuine article. Faded. G/VG condition
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Australian Army World War II vintage overcoats (3), and a pair of army trousers (same vintage). Good condition. (4 items)
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Commando History: Important archive of Lieut. Kenneth Charles Piesse 2/4th Australian Commando Squadron documenting Australian Commando activities on the island of Timor during World War II. Piesse was part of a 250 man operation in Timor (1942) conducting hit and run attacks on the Japanese who were convinced that the Australians numbered 2000 or more due to their success. Includes detailed confidential documents 'Allied Geographical Section Southwest Pacific Area Terrain Study No.70 Dutch Timor,…
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Military Knives: U.S. Marine Corp fighting knife (late 20th century); U.S. M4 bayonet World War II issue; Commando Knife by Fairbairn-Sykes; Unusual seal end dagger 'Yale' with leather frog and naval emblem. G/VG condition. (4 items)
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Militaria: Ensigns and flag, framed accoutrements, A.I.F. soup tureen, German gas mask, awarded silver plated tray, foot lockers (2), ephemera. Inspection will reward. (50+ items)
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American & Australian Officer's Caps: Royal Australian Infantry Corps (3) peaked officers caps one with regimental badge, English and Australian made. G/VG condition; American officers visors (2), Vietnam period. Excellent condition. (5 items)
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Japanese World War II Hinomaru-Yosegaki 'Good Luck', flag. Traditional red sun on white background, signed by friends and family of Japanese servicemen these flags were souveniered by Australian and American soldiers during the war. Battlefield type condition with stains, rips and some losses, presents very well Flag 100 x 70 cm. Framed and glazed
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Nazi World War II period passport c1944 (Estonian). 'Deutsches Reich Fremdenpass' & Rising Eagle with Swastika on the inside cover. Gray cloth cover, hinge damaged. Fair condition
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World War I Austrailan Service Medal belonging to Corp. D.Rose 21st Batt. A.I.F; (3) trench art lighters. Brass .30 caliber round lighter with removable tip; attractive circular brass lighter small polished tube with Australian map at one end with a crown that reads 'Australian Military Forces'. Good condition. (4 items)
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World War II propaganda poster, 'While We Waste Bread. We Take a Slice of Britain's Loaf, Don't Waste Bread', issued by the Aid for Britain National Council, offset printed by Commercial Print, linen-backed, 50 x 75 cm. Condition B
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Military Berets: nice collection many with cap badges, noted: Tank Corps, Rising Sun, Royal Australian Regiment, Australian Commando & RAAF. World War II to late 20th century. G/VG condit. (14 items)
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French Kepi peaked cap, iconic flat circular top adorned with gold embroidered anchor and piping, made by 'Macovel Le Puy'; French Naval hat in navy blue with embroidered anchor and red piping (no name band), mid 20th century. VG condition. (2 items)
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Australian Army Officers caps: 'Australian Corps of Signals' (2) with cap badges, noted one by Herbert Johnson of London for Henry Buck with Royal Warrant. Mid 20th century; VG condition. (3)
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Australian Army slouch hats: Noted Australian Corps of Signals (with emu plume), Rising sun badge and Navy badge. c.1940's and 1950's and in VG condition. (5 items)
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Army Helmets: Swiss, Japanese (World War II), Australian, Czechoslovakian, East German etc. VG condition. (6)
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Australian group of (4) World War II service medals belonging to (V145396) P.R.Smith; Queen Elizabeth II Coronation medal and matching Medalet. VG condition. (6 items)
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Japanese Nco Sword: Second World War, original metal handle and scabbard (painted finish removed), nice brass tsubu with good patina. Some new hardware parts. 96 cm Good condition
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French Naval Cutlass: Napoleonic era pattern, made in 1866 by Kilingthal in the east of France near Strasbourg. Lovely patina & strong marks (no scabbard), good condition; 19th century Naval sword with brass handle & guard, original black leather & brass scabbard. Good condition. (2 items)
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Japanese Short Sword: Old blade with signed Tang, Edo period tsubu with remains of gold inlay, scabbard old but painted over original lacquer. 64 cm. Fair condition
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Military Medals: Swiss, Indian, French & Japanese service medals. Medals awarded for military achievements such as marksmanship; English policemans whistle c.1917; German World War I pipe with artillery badge. Mixed condition (26 items)
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World War II Japanese Items etc: original Japanese o' cers mess kit; soldier issued rising sun Japanese flag; Japanese Captain's patch; Field cap; brown leather strap with bronze hook; Japanese Occupation banknotes (3); small photo of Japanese soldier; replica tin Japanese Rising Sun flag; World War I Period leather rifl e regiment cap. Good condition. (12 items)
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World War II Clothing: the 6th Queen Elizabeth's Own Gurkha Rifl es jacket with original fabric insignia; RAAF jacket with lapel badge; U.S. Army service jacket & brown shirt. G/VG condition (3 items)
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World War II Trench Art: group of trench art shell cases. 25 Pounder Mk II brass artillery shell dated 1940 with Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sun emblem & an engraved list of Australian military bases; 18 Pounder Mk III 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…
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World War II Navigation Equipment: This interesting collection includes a P4 aeronautical pilots on-board compass from the mid-1930's, with original wooden box, serial number 21451B; Australian Navy lantern signalling portable electric, Serial 4298, R.J Parsons Engineer, Enfield N.S.W; US Airforce 1944 drift meter model B-5 with original componentry and wooden container. Serial No. Af 44 49449, made in USA by the Eastman Kodak Company; Pilots leather belt with fi re axe, working metal buckle and axe…
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World War II 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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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. (60)
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Military Hats: An assortment of Naval and soft caps, noted: H.M.A.S Albatross, Boys' Brigade, RAAF, Canadian peaked woollen cap, & collection of hat bands, c.1940-1960, G/VG condit. (12 items)
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Group of military prints and montages; noted framed 'Formal Surrender of the second Japanese Army', and a nice montage group of German bombing raid material. G condition. (12 items)
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Collection of military prints, pictures & posters (2) incl. a nice hand painted sign on tin 'Royal Australian Army Service Corps'; 'Nippon Times'; Swiss flag in case, Japanese portrait on silk etc. G condit. (13)
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Shako Berlin Police leather hat, pre-World War II (Ex Nazi) refurbished for use in 1945 & reissued to the occupying 'Civil Mixed Watchmen Service' (Police), with accompanying official certificate in German & English; East German Border Guard helmet, Cold War period. All items via descent from current vendors father who policed Berlin directly after the war. VG condition (3 items)
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Prince of Wales Light Horse slouch hat with emu plume and regimental badge, with wall mounted holder. VG condition
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Australian Army tunics and jackets, including 'Royal Western Australia Regiment' with crown patches Mostly post World War II and in VG condition. (5 items)
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World War I/World War II/Cold War/Modern War Bayonets: assortment of socket & spiked bayonets including; British Second World War Mk II spiked bayonet; Japanese First World War bayonet with character markings. Fair to good condition (9 items)
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Bayonets: Three antique French bayonets (one with scabbard); 19th century German bayonet with brass handle, good condition (4 items)
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Vietnam War Era Bayonets: collection of 1960s U.S. military M7 Imperial manufactured & Colt's brand bayonets (4), each with sheath and frog. The M7 was introduced in 1964 entering service along with the M16; also, Spanish c1950s Cetme rifl e knives (2). G/VG condition. (6 items)
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East German c1965-1985 pair of Type I and Type II Kalishnikov Akm assault rifl e bayonets with black steel scabbard, adapted from the class Russian Ak-47 bayonet, (33 cm); pair of Swiss bayonets c1950s. G/VG condition
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Books: Military & War, associated with the Habsburg Austro-Hungarian Empire. (44 items)
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Vietnam War: land mine detector tool No.4A. Serial No. Za 27932. 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; World War II pumps used by the R.A.F by William Turner & Bro Ltd. VG condition. (3 items)
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Australian Light Horse slouch hat (c.1968) with emu feather plume, made in Australia by Dunkerley Ltd Akubra; Light Horse group photograph by H.M.Walker (Melb.). G/VG condition
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Remainder of Military Collection: Including hats (4), trousers (3), shirts and tops (9), assorted World War II canvas bags, pouches and holsters, leather belts, straps etc. (35+ items)
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Movie Press Sheets & Books, c1930s-50s collection, noted 'Caesar and Cleopatra' (1945), 'Song of the South' (1946), 'Great Expectations' (1946), 'Anna and the King of Siam' (1946), 'Angel on My Shoulder' (1946), 'Copacabana' (1947), 'Lorna Doone' (1951). Poor/G condition. (c240 items)
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Violin: Italian late 18th century, with remains of label '...Corsinifiglio Di...Fecit Modena...Domini 1791'. Neck Has Been Grafted & the Top Has 2 Cracks That Have Been Repaired Professionally, Small Nick in the Fingerboard This Is a Rare & Fine Instrument with a Wonderful Tone. The Craftsmanship Is Excellent with a Lovely Refined Scroll Housed in a Vintage Hard Case. VG Condition
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Violin: Antique c1830s with attractively carved lions head scroll. Label reads 'Johann Simon Lehrer Und Geigenbauer, Breitenfeld Anno 1838 (?)'. a rare piece with lovely 19th century patina. Has been professionally restored & comes with a vintage faux crocodile skin leather case. G/VG condition
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Violin: French Jtl Co., c1870 violin with label 'Grand Gerard'. Mid 20th century case with notation inside reads 'Made in France 1870s, Owned By Wm.R.Allen 378 North 1st Street Council Bluffs Iowa 1875 to Date in Allen & Westerdahl Familes. 1950 New York Appraised Value $370', a tidy sum in its day a fine instrument in excellent condition
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Violin: German mid 19th century. Luthiers note reads 'Repaired By William Thompson 3 Newgate St Auckland 1879'. a fine instument with beautifully carved scroll & Stradivarius monogram on the back. Housed in a modern fitted case. Excellent condition
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Violin: 19th century German violin with label 'Heinr. Eichheimer, Berlin 1884' a nice instrument with one piece fiddleback & original case. VG condition
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Violin: French Gypsy violin with label 'Repaired By Frank Gray..' (St.Louis), remains of makers name illegible Very finely crafted with elegantly carved scroll & barber pole string inlaid purfling in mother of pearl & ebony Restored, excellent condition
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Violin: Late 19th century Bohemian Stradivarius copy with Scottish label 'The Hutton School of Music, Glasgow'. a good student instrument in hard case. G/VG condition
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Violin: Rare German violin with carved cameo portrait of U.S. President Grover Cleveland (22nd & 24th President) on the back. Paper label 'Laurentius Guadagnini...'. a beautiful instument with velvet lined vintage case. Excellent condition
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Violin: French 19th century, with label 'Guiseppe Maravelli Fecit Anno 1898'. a beautifully crafted & superbly balanced instrument. J.A.Beare of London, a name synonymous with excellence, introduced the Maravelli label to French & German trade violins in the late 1800s. Only fine violins were badged in this way An instrument for a serious musician. Restored, with case, excellent condition
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Violin: Made in the Russian style with label 'S.Kiaposse, St Petersburg, A.D.1748' most likely German manufactured in the second half of the 19th century. Beautifully selected timbers & finely crafted with no rib overhang resulting in very narrow pointed corners. Scroll carved in a rounded fashion, original slim chin rest & old case. Rare & interesting instrument with superb patina. VG condition
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Violin: Antique German trade violin with label 'Wilhelm Maier Lehrer Und Geigenbauer, Breitenfeld Anno 1902', restored with case. VG condition
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Stroviol: Vintage phono-violin one stringed fi ddle with original horn & trade mark label. Early 20th century, these horned string instruments were developed to assist in recording music onto wax cylinders the advent of the gramophone disc record saw the sharp demise of this now very sought after instrument Rare. Excellent condition
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Stroviol: 'Concert Model British Manufacture' horned one string violin with circular metal makers badge. Nice nickel plated horn. Very rare. VG condition
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Phono-Fiddle: By A.T. Howson of London, with makers labels. Original curling copper horn also with makers stamp. Rare in such original condition
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Phono-Fiddle: 'The Euphonella Viol' one stringed instrument with original nickel plated horn (pitted) & rare original case. G condition
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Phono-Violin: Four stringed phono-fi ddle. Unusual folk art home made adaptations. a rare instrument. G/VG condition
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Violin: Early 20th century trade violin possibly French or German with paper label 'Attuned By Wm. H Northampton March 1920 W.H.' Good English bridge, fully restored, presents well with a two piece back & finely carved scroll. Modern case, excellent condition
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Violin: Fine German Stradivarius copy, c1920s with rosewood chin rest & tuning pegs. Housed in a good quality modern case this is an instrument for a serious musician. Excellent condition
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Violin: French copy Stradivarius, early 20th century in a vintage 'Reliance' case. Good working order, plays well
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Viola: Vintage German trade, early 20th century with label 'Mathias Jaeger...1923'. Two piece fi ddleback, stepped neck & Romberg fingerboard. This is a quality instrument with a fine bow & vintage case. Minor polish damage, in excellent playing condition
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Violin: French 'Medio Fino' early 20th century trade violin, by Jtl Co., re-strung, old patina in vintage black coffin case. VG condition
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Violin: Good quality trade violin German Stradivarius copy, early 20th century with machine pegs in a vintage hard case. VG condition
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Violin: German Stradivarius copy with label, early 20th century. Restored, plays well, with vintage ebonized timber hard case. VG condition
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Violin: Half size early 20th century German trade violin (Stradivarius copy). Fully restored & plays well, a beautiful instrument with case and bow. Excellent condition
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Violin: Early 20th century 3/4 German trade violin with remains of label. Fully restored & playing well, with bow & modern case. VG condition
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Violin: Rare Polish hand-made violin with hand written label. a good quality instrument with finely carved scroll. Restored & with vintage case. Excellent condition.
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Violin: Bohemian trade violin imported into England by 'Maidstone' of London & displaying their label. Old patina in vintage case. VG condition
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Violin: German 'Stainer' copy with paper label. Finely crafted c1920s instrument in nice modern fully fitted case. Excellent condition
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Violin: Early 20th century with label 'Joseph Guarnerius'. Good quality trade instrument with remains of English military coat of arms on the back. Fitted modern case. VG condition
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Violin: Good quality German trade 3/4 violin with beautifully carved scroll & fine purfling front & back Housed in a crocodile case with bow. VG condition
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