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Quarterly Collectors Auction — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:574
Sale Title:Quarterly Collectors AuctionLots with images:566
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:386
Date:4-Dec-2013
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Halcyon Days: enamel boxes, clock, thimble, sewing tape measures (2), musical box and potpourri. (22 items)
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Robur silver plated 'Perfect' tea pot with infuser, hot water pot, jug and sugar bowl. (4 items)
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Netsuke: group of 3 hand coloured Japanese ivory figural netsukes. 4-5 cm each.
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Antique ivory and bone baby teethers, group of 16.
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Group of bone and ivory netsuke (3), amulets (4), seal and inro. 3-6 cm (9 items)
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Moser: suite of 29 gilt rimmed crystal glasses (missing 1 sherry) (1950 items)
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Violin: German Klotz antique violin. Refined scroll, one piece back and rosewood pegs. Housed in antique rosewood case, with fine bow. Was used by members of the Sydney Philharmonic Orchestra. 1945 sale receipt of 25 pounds. 1908 repairers label.
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Ivory spinning Tops: 18th century with ring turnings and metal tips. Beautiful patina. 9 and 10 cm. (2 items)
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18th century figured snuff box with note 'Snuff Box of Oak From the Wreck of the Royal George, Made By An Artilleryman. The Figures Represent Burns' Tam O'Shanter & Souter Johnny. in 1782 while undergoing repairs at Portsmouth the Royal George went down and 900 lives were lost'
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Georgian glasses: group of 7 faceted glasses c1820s
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Chinese silver circular jewel box; European silver compact; antique papier mache box with hand painted top. (3 items)
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Antique ivory sewing clamp and ivory needle case with carved Crown finials. (2 items)
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Sewing Workbox: mid 19th century coromandel box beautifully inlaid with brass and shell, fitted blue silk interior with handsome collection of bone, ivory and mother of pearl sewing implements. 30 cm x 12 cm x 9 cm
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Netsuke: antique Japanese boxwood netsuke, mid 19th century. 6 cm
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Antique ivory and bone baby teethers. Group of 19, some carved
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Medallion: 'To Commemorate the Visit of H.R.H.Prince Alfred Duke of Edinburgh K.G. to Australia'. Reverse stamped with 'H.M.S.Galatea 1867'. White metal, holed, 4.5 cm. Fair condition
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Group of antique sewing equipment. Noted Tunbridge pin cushion; Melbourne exhibition needle book; 'Beatrice Patent' needle cases (2); ivory needle book, implements etc (16 items)
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Chemist box: antique Homoeopathy set in burr walnut one-drawer box fitted with 30 glass bottles; plus book 'The Stepping-Stone to Homoeopathy and Health, Dr.Ruddock' c1872.
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Antique boxes: walnut sewing box and rosewood tea caddy (guttered). (2 items)
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Princess Theatre: 1879 share certificate 'The Princess Theatre Company Limited', signed on reverse by J.C.Williamson. Very attractive and scarce.
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Viniagrettes: group of 10 antique and vintage bone and ivory turned and carved viniagrettes. 3-7 cm each.
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Door furniture: set of 3 cast iron lion mask features in gold finish ex. Melbourne mint; silver plated antique carriage handle. (4 items)
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Antique bronze and spelter cupid statues on alabaster and wood bases. 19 cm and 16 cm (2 items). from the William May collection
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Barograph: late 19th century with silver plated makers plaque 'John Browning, 63 Strand, London' in original walnut case. Original patina. Good condition.
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Antique sewing equipment: ivory tape measure, pin cushion, needle case, spool case and mother of pearl needle case with needles. (5 items)
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Brass three-branch candelabra; pair of Arts & Crafts copper candle sticks and candle holder with snuffer. (4 items)
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Antique and vintage sewing equipment: comprising 'Morris and Yeomans Lace Tablets' (3); needle case and pin cushions (3) (7 items)
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Antique spelter statue of William Shakespeare mounted on circular plinth base. 46 cm overall
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English porcelain: blue and white wares including wash jug; meat platter; tureens; 'Willow' Ware; soft paste porcelain mantle vase; dishes etc. (40 items)
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Antique Chinese bow. Original painted finish with decorative hand grip. Tip damage, lovely patina. Good condition
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Antique silver plated pair of Adams style candle sticks and pierced bon bon comport and cover with Griffin handles and fruit finial. Mixed condition (3 items)
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Silver plated fruit bowls (2); champagne cooler; water jug; pair of tureens and 6 crystal salts. (12 items)
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Bing German hot air engine c1905-1912. Makers stamp under engine. 37 cm x 20 cm x 40 cm
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Antique top hats (3); Bowler hat and vintage square leather case. (5 items)
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Badges: 'Fed. Carters and Drivers Indl. Union of Aust.' enamel badge; plus 'Vic.Rlys. Junior Engineering Society'. Fair/G condition. (2 items)
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Ballarat Brewing Co: framed display of original beer bottle labels, 15 in total. early 20th century. Beautifully framed and captioned. 58 cm x 48 cm. Superb condition
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Arts & Crafts English pewter water jug with enamel decoration; ornate brass savory dish (2 items)
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Thermos: attractive 'Rollert' thermos, engraved on front 'To Mr.W.E.Herring, a Gift From His Friends at Brighton, Victoria, with Every Wish For a Safe Journey. Feb.1912'. Thermos with leather carry-case, in superb condition. the thermos flask was invented by Sir James Dewar in 1892.
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Badges and medallions: c1915-2000 range with sporting medals/fobs (15); medallions (21); tokens (4); badges/pins (24) including Melbourne high school.
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Pens: 15ct gold pencil holder (5.5 grams); swan gold plated fountain pen in case c1930s; (2) vintage pencils (silver and gold finish). VG condition (4 items)
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Desk set: Australian blackwood desk set comprising 2 ink wells, 2 pens, 2 rulers and blotter. (8 items)
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Japanese ivory circular box engraved with lions c1930s; scrimshaw whales teeth (2) (3 items)
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Netsuke: group of 3 Japanese ivory peasant figured netsukes. 5 cm each
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Tin toys: German Rigi cable car; English made 'Radiation, Regulo Controlled Gas Cooker' money box; German clockwork toy scissor sharpening man (early 20th century). (3 items)
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Tantalus: early 20th century oak three-bottle tantalus.
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Bridge set in brass bound mahogany box, includes nice bone scorer. 45 cm x 22 cm x 11 cm
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Netsuke: Japanese carved ivory tiger group; and feeding cat. 4 cm each (2 items)
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Set of 24 bone handled knives in Hardy Bros box; plus, assorted fish and fruit cutlery in oak canteen
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Theatre costume design Archive: folio of John Truscott original paintings, drawings and pictures. Well worth close inspection. 30+ pieces. From the William May collection
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Netsuke: group of 3 Japanese carved ivory animal netsuke. 4 cm each (3 items)
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Chinese ivory statue of a man; and carved ivory and bone screw top jar, early 20th century. 9 cm and 8 cm (2 items)
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'Peter Pan' portable Gramophone, patent 1772/22, made in London, not in working order.
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Set of 6 cotton reel air twist stem champagne flutes
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Bohemian Art Deco black and clear glass vase. 19.5 cm. From the William May collection
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Kitchenalia: copper kettle, jelly moulds (2), mortar and 2 pestles, Bakelite Ware (3), salt pig and assorted wooden biscuit moulds. (17 items)
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Miniature portraits: watercolour portrait of a girl c1920s; and 2 Italian portraits of women in ivory and ivoreen frames, mid 20th century.
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Vintage c1930 horizontal steam engine with Babcock multitube boiler. Complete system with water tank. Possibly a Stuart engine. 77 cm x 32 cm x 53 cm. Rare
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Persian rug: fine quality hand knotted prayer rug in terra cotta, black and cream. 170 cm x 121 cm
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Needle books: 'Sydney Harbour Bridge' packets (2); 'Henry Milwald & Sons' of Redditch folding possibly salesman sample set; antique knitting pins and needles set; pocket note book 'Younghusband-Melbourne and Albury'; childrens books (2). Mixed condition (7 items)
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Medals and badges: Masonic sterling silver medals (8) c1930s; Masonic gilt metal medals (5); Australian military medalets group of 4; commemorative medallions and badges (8); military cross. G/VG condition (23 items)
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Remued: two branch handled pottery vases glazed in green, yellow mauve and brown. incised signatures and 196/7 shape number. 18 cm each.
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Oriental: Chinese carved amethyst coloured crystal statue 16 cm; pair of Chinese carved ivory fishermen statues 11 cm and 13 cm; carved Chinese walnut. (4 items)
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Remains of a collection: Royal Worcester hand-painted porcelain fruit patterned dish (11 cm); Aynsley 'Orchard Gold' cup and saucer; Limoges porcelain vanity Ware (4 pieces); antique porcelain moonflask vase with turquoise glaze and gilt decoration. G/VG condition (8 items)
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Stone ornaments: lapis lazuli egg, carved duck and silver mounted toucan ornament; carved rock crystal Chinese miniature pot with Foo dog lid; Chinese carved jade pendant with gold mount. 4 cm to 13 cm. VG condition (5 items)
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Jewellery boxes: group of (5) comprising: Italian Ivoreen and gilt metal with miniature portrait top; Art Deco onyx and malachite; turquoise glass with brass claw feet; Italian marble and brass; Capodimonte porcelain. VG condition (5 items)
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Chinese chess set: each piece individually carved in bone, housed in a fitted blue cloth covered box. Mid 20th century. VG condition.
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Remains of toy collection: Noted Minic Triang keys (2); badges; buttons; Hornby railway lamps; old tin etc.
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Dieppe ivory pendant: beautifully carved cherub amongst flowers and foliage, French c1870s. VG condition
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Pair of clear glass mantle vases. Inverted bell shaped with bulbous stem. Height 36 cm each. excellent condition
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Miscellany: Zeiss icon folding camera; 'Ballarat Light Bitter' antique brewery advertising counter top sign; Queen Elizabeth II booklet; postcard; de Reszke cigarette cards (45/50); shell oil cards (30); collection of vintage calenders. Mixed condition.
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Murano ruby glass comport; dolphin figured stem with gold fleck inclusions. 22 cm x 27 cm. excellent condition
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Edinburgh Crystal: suite of glasses (some missing) 38 in total; plus 10 assorted glass champagne flutes. (44 items)
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Orrefors: Swedish art glass vase with etched design of a stylized Art Deco female nude waterskiing. Mid 20th century, height 22 cm. Excellent condition
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Murano glass vase: goblet form with dolphin stem in clear glass with gold fleck inclusions. 31 cm, VG condition.
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Balance of camera collection, noted Yashica cameras (4); range of lenses (25) with some for Canon and Nikon cameras; various accessories; books (11). Inspection will reward.
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Lalique: Art Deco glass vase with bird patterned decoration. Frosted and clear finish. acid etched signature 'Lalique France'. Height 26 cm, width 24 cm. Excellent condition
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Ammonite: impressive Jurassic period (180 million years old) with crystalline structure. Set on a custom built stand stamped J.Antony Redmile. Fossil diameter 17 cm approx. Height 26 cm total. G/VG condition
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Lalique: set of 6 water glasses each with applied green glass dots. Hand signed 'Lalique France'. Very slight chip to rim on one, otherwise VG condition.
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Thimbles: collection of 68 assorted thimbles including sterling silver, enamel, porcelain etc
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Lladro: Spanish porcelain figure group statue of two Nuns, gres finish (green/blue glaze). designed by Fulgencio Garcia. 33.5 cm, excellent condition
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Michael Jackson platinum record: Riaa certified platinum record display, 'Commemorating the Sale of More Than 5 Million Copies of Michael Jackson's Album, Cassette and Cd 'Dangerous', framed and glazed, overall 80 x 86 cm.
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Royal Copenhagen porcelain statue of a boy with umbrella (18 cm); pair of Lladro porcelain angel statues, 11 cm and 13 cm. Excellent condition (3 items)
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Ruby glass jugs (2), one antique 15 cm, the other 20th century Bohemian cut crystal, 22 cm; antique English blue glass beaker decorated with enamel floral swags; Bohemian jug with metal mount. G/VG condition (4 items)
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Desk set: comprising Christofle box; Links of London clock, stapler, paper knife, note holder and quartz desk clock. Nice contemporary lot. (7 items). From the William May collection
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Versace: Rosenthal 'Medusa' crystal footed bowl in original box. Height 21.5 cm, width 33 cm. From the William May collection
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Stuart Devlin Surprise football: rare collectable designed by Stuart Devlin, goldsmith and jeweller to her Majesty the Queen, for the Geelong Football Club, comprising a 9ct gold football, with cat, football boot, ground and swear box made from sterling silver and gold gilded. in a glass and wood display case. Limited edition no.33/5. and book '25 Years of Stuart Devlin in London' published by the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths (London, 1983). Ex Terry Fulton, a member of Geelong's 1951 and 1952…
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Christofle: stainless steel cutlery set for 12 people 48 pieces total; Christofle serving tray. (49 items) from the William May collection
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Aslan: impressive oversize puppet from 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' Australian tour. length 2.3m, height 1.6m from the William May collection
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Pair of contemporary art glass Somersso vases. 39 cm and 41 cm from the William May collection
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Snow Queen and Christmas costumes and 2 crowns from the theatre production of 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' Australian tour. From the William May collection
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Waterford Crystal by John Rocha: 2 fruit bowls and 2 vases in black and clear diamond cut crystal. Ranging in size from 8 cm to 35 cm. (4 items) from the William May collection
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Rosenthal Studio-line faceted crystal fruit bowl 22 cm and pair of crystal condiment bowls, 10 cm each. (3 items) from the William May collection
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Theatrical memorabilia: life size leopard puppet from 'The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe' Melbourne production. From the William May collection
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Remains of collection: Wedgwood pewter serving trays (8); cheese board; napkin rings; comport; decanter and ice bucket. From the William May collection
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Ralph Lauren crystal candle sticks (4); assorted serving bowls; metal Ware dishes; Waterford Marquis stainless steel cake stand. From the William May collection
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Christopher Guy Curvy line mirror, purchased from Reidel Imports. 213 cm x 123 cm. From the William May collection
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A Sago jar, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea. Stoneware and natural earth pigments. Collected during World War I. 28.5 cm x 15 cm
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A carved head. Sepik river Papua New Guinea . Carved wood and natural earth pigments. 59 cm. Provenance: Roy Grounds, Melbourne
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A Feasting bowl. Schouten Islands, Papua New Guinea. Carved wood and pigment. 56 cm x 28 cm x 8.2 cm
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A rare squatting figure; Caroline Islands, Micronesia. Carved wood, shell and resin. 30.5 cm
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