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Objects, Books & Natural History — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:345
Sale Title:Objects, Books & Natural HistoryLots with images:345
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:250
Date:15-Aug-2013
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Small framed diorama containing beetle and butterfly species
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Framed butterfly diorama with entomological labels
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Framed diorama containing an assortment of butterfly species and beetles
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Framed butterfly diorama containing three butterflies
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Large specimen of branch formed black coral
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A specimen of fossilized round wood, originating from Indonesia
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Fossil maple leaf
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Fossil priscacara. sp, origins from Wyoming, U.S.A
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Large fossil crinoid and starfish plate
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Giant ammonite, origins from Brazil
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Collection of seven decorative seashells
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A taxidermied swinehoe pheasant
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A Japanese crested fowl mounted on a log
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A taxidermied partridge mounted on a log
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A pair of taxidermied ringneck pheasants
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A pair of taxidermied ring neck pheasants in diorama
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Four taxidermied Amazonian parrots perched in diorama
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19th century walking stick inlaid with bone, wood, tooth ivory etc
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Large african ivory carved tusk depicitng animal Bridge, 96 cm
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African carved ivory elephant Bridge tusk
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19th century Fijian tabua with inscription
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Fijian tabua with scrimscaw
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Small skull with two tigers teeth
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Two silver plate mounted, tigers teeth snuff mulls
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Small folissied megalodon illustrated with lady, signed Rusty Andy
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Megalodon tooth, originating from U.S.A
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Megalodon tooth, originating from U.S.A
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A pair of natural hippopotamus tusks
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Scrimshaw hippo tooth depicting shipping scene and anchor
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A collection of seven unworked whales teeth in various shapes and sizes
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Group of four natural whales teeth
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Large whales tooth converted into base
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Natural sperm whales tooth
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Natural sperm whales tooth
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Scrimshaw whales tooth with chicken decoration
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Scrimshaw whales tooth with bird decoration
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Scrimshaw whales tooth decorated with one-legged pirate and his treasure chest
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Small ship decorated scrimshaw whales tooth titled 'Dockside', signed
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Scrimshaw whales tooth with inuit decoration of whaling scenes
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Small scrimshaw whales tooth, the Endeavour, signed Jesper Albany
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Small scrimshaw whales tooth titled 'The Whale Fishery', signed J. F. C and RMS
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Ship decorated scrimshaw whales tooth, signed S. F. C
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Small ship decorated scrimshaw whales tooth titled 'Full Rigged Ship', signed J. F. C and RMS
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Scrimshaw whales tooth with double sided decoration of lighthouse and ship, signed J. F. C
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Pyrite cubes in matrix, orginating from Spain
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Pyrite cluster, orignating from Spain
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Sulphur crystals in matrix, originating from Spain
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Polished labradorite
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Chrysanthemum stone
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Small piece of amber encasing insects
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Amethyst sphere housed on wooden stand
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Bumblebee/ eclipse jasper carving in the form of a skull
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Quartz geode slice, originating from Brazil
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Large Brazilian amethyst cave, approx 43.50 kg
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Taxidermied turtle
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Early 20th century globe on cylindrical plinth (faults)
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Small taxidermied alligator
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Ammonite housed on silver plate stand
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Small fish fossil cased in resin
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Taxidermied alligator
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A pair of rock crystal obelisks (one chipped)
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Two small variegated ammonites
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Two small grey ammonites
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Australian themed emu egg on tri-emu stand
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19th century taxidermied hoof chamber stick with silver plate mounts
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Large collection of decorative shells
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A part shelf of natural history art reference including Gould, Bauer, The Art of The First Fleet etc
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Taxidermied deer on rock formation
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A pair of large potted red camillas
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A pair of large potted red camilllas
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A pair of English box plants
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A bunch of long peacock feathers
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A pair of taxidermied fighting cockatoos mounted on a branch
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Set of six framed broinowski bird prints
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The Collectors Encyclopedia of Shells, illustrated
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Two early 20th century British crocodile skin suitcases
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A collection of six deer antlers
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Four framed Australian flora and fauna prints
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Three framed small Australian animal prints
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A large zebra skin framed mirror
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Small framed scrimshaw depicting port and shipping scene
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Two large conch shells
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A pair of large potted red camillas
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Tiffany: flora and fauna
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Scientific instruments 1500-1900 and two books relating to globes
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Two books: identifying military insignia and nautical antiques and collectibiles
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Three volumes of L'encyclopedie Diderot Et D'alembert, 1985, text in French
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Small crocodile skin
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Large taxidermied alligator
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Large minton and hollins astra ware baluster vase, faults
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The 100 greatest cars silver minature collection
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A complete set of Wills cigarette cards 'Birds of Australia' series
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One shelf of angling reference including the lure of fly fishing
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Galsworthy's works in 21 volumes, leather bound
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A shelf of assorted vintage books including 3 volumes of chats by Arthur Hayden
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One shelf of indigenous Australia related reference
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Group of Helmut Newton reference books
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A Midsummer Night's Dream, 1914, illustrated by William Heath Robinson
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The Water Babies by Charles Kingsley, illustrations by A.E. Jackson, 1920
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Five piece Mexican 925 silver tea and coffee service, approx. 3.3 kgs.
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