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The Marvin Hurnall Collection — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:1,052
Sale Title:The Marvin Hurnall CollectionLots with images:963
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:958
Date:1-Oct-2007
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Ernest Abbott (1888 - 1973) koala and cub numbered '21/75' lower left, signed 'Ernest Abbott' lower right etching, 20 x 19 cm. (plate)
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Neville Cayley Senior (1853 - 1903) shot Snipe signed 'Neville Cayley' lower right watercolour, 25.5 x 18 cm
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William Merric Boyd (1888 - 1959) factory in the Hills signed and dated 'Merric Boyd 1945' lower right pencil, 14 x 25 cm
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H. Hepburn Calvert (working c. 1911, - 1929) Magpie on a branch signed and dated 'H. Hepburn Calvert 1925' lower right watercolour, 28 x 20 cm
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Gustave Pillig (1877 - 1956) Gums in a landscape signed 'G. Pillig' lower left oil on board, 61 x 54 cm
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William Merric Boyd (1888 - 1959) along the Fence pencil, 14 x 25 cm
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J. H. Ireson (working 1920's) kookaburras feeding signed and dated 'J. H. Ireson 1924' lower right watercolour, 36 x 50.5 cm
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William Merric Boyd (1888 - 1959) A Locall place of Glen country, Murrumbeena titled lower centre, signed 'Merric Boyd' lower right pencil, 19.5 x 23 cm
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William Merric Boyd (1888 - 1959) tree in landscape pastel, 14 x 25 cm
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H. Hepburn Calvert (working c. 1911, - 1929) the Finch signed and dated 'H. H. Calvert 1919' lower right watercolour, 22 x 57 cm. (oval)
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Ernest Edwin Abbott (1888 - 1973) the Cloud drypoint etching, 18.5 x 28 cm
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Three framed watercolours i. W. S. Lewis Scrub Wren signed and dated 'W. S. Lewis 1918' centre left watercolour, 23.5 x 15.5 cm. Ii. H. H. Calvert (working c. 1911, - 1929) blue winged kookaburra signed and dated 'H. H. Calvert 1918' lower right watercolour, 23 x 16 cm. (oval) iii. W. S. Lewis fire Tailed Finch signed and dated 'W. S. Lewis 1918' centre left watercolour, 23.5 x 15.5 cm
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William Merric Boyd (1888 - 1959) blue trees in a landscape signed and dated 'Merric Boyd 1945' lower right pastel, 25 x 14 cm
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Neville Cayley Senior (1853 - 1903) two kookaburras on a branch signed 'Neville Cayley' lower right watercolour, 51.5 x 38 cm
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Francis Lymburner (1916 - 1972) kangaroo signed 'Lymburner' lower right pencil, 26.5 x 20 cm
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H. Hepburn Calvert (working c. 1911, - 1929) paradisemale rifle bird signed and dated 'H. H. Calvert 1920' lower right watercolour, 49 x 70 cm
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H. Hepburn Calvert (working c. 1911, - 1929) pair of Australian Native birds i. Magpie signed and dated 'H. H. Calvert 1921' lower right watercolour, 43 x 58 cm. (oval) ii. Blue Wrens signed and dated 'H. H. Calvert 1921' lower right watercolour, 43 x 58 cm. (oval)
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William Merric Boyd (1888 - 1959) pink Ferns signed and dated 'Merric Boyd 1945' pastel, 25 x 14 cm
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Ernest Edwin Abbott (1888 - 1973) pastoral scene with Gums and sheep etching, 12.5 x 16 cm. (plate)
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William Merric Boyd (1888 - 1959) At back of Hughesdale (Telegraph pole in landscape verso) each signed and dated 'Merric Boyd 1952' pencil, 24 x 17.5 cm
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William Merric Boyd (1888 - 1959) rest, the dog at Murrumbeena Residence titled lower centre, signed and dated 'Merric Boyd 1953' pencil, 17.5 x 26.5 cm
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William Merric Boyd (1888 - 1959) Telegraph poles by the lake pencil, 25 x 14 cm
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H. Hepburn Calvert (working c. 1911, - 1929) Australian XI titled, signed and dated 'H. H. Calvert 1921' lower right watercolour, 29 x 93.5 cm
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Neville Cayley Senior (1853 - 1903) shot duck signed and dated 'Neville Cayley 1887' lower right watercolour, 60 x 48.5 cm
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Victor Cobb (1876 - 1945) Hour of Twilight signed 'Victor Cobb' lower left in margin, numbered '8/45' and titled lower right drypoint etching, 14.5 x 23.5 cm. (plate)
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William Merric Boyd (1888 - 1959) Rowboats on a lake signed and dated 'Merric Boyd 1945' lower right pencil, 25 x 14 cm
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H. Hepburn Calvert (working c. 1911, - 1929) Pacific black duck signed and dated 'H. H. Calvert 1912' lower right watercolour, 44 x 59 cm
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William Merric Boyd (1888 - 1959) Cloudy Hillside pencil, 14 x 25 cm
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Alfred Engel (1941 - ) pumpkin on a stone wall, signed 'Alfred Engel' lower left. Tempera on board, 34 x 55 cm
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J. Hemy (Australian school, c. 1910) Magpie feeding its young signed 'J. Hemy' lower left oil on board, 65 x 40 cm. (oval)
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J. Hemy (Australian school, c. 1910) kookaburra and blue Wren signed 'J. Hemy' lower right oil on board, 64 x 40 cm. (oval)
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William Merric Boyd (1888 - 1959) Peter (Pylons, verso) titled lower centre, signed and dated 'Merric Boyd 1945' lower right pencil, 14 x 25 cm
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Neville Cayley Senior (1853 - 1903) Japanese Snipe signed 'Neville Cayley' lower right watercolour, 50 x 74 cm
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William Merric Boyd (1888 - 1959) tree and Sky pastel, 25 x 14 cm
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Australian school (late 19th/early 20th century) two Gums in a landscape etching, 13 x 7 cm. (plate)
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Unknown Photographer (20th century) R.M.S. Oronsay. Passing under the harbour bridge, Sydney, N.S.W. Silver gelatine photograph, 16.5 x 26 cm
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Neville Cayley Senior (attributed) (1853 - 1903) shot duck watercolour, 55.5 x 42 cm. (oval)
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Tom flower (working 1920's) Magpie feeding and blue Wren signed 'Tom flower 1920' watercolour, 60.5 x 48 cm
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Neville Cayley Senior (1853 - 1903) two kookaburras signed and dated 'Neville Cayley 1893' lower right hand coloured lithograph, 57 x 47 cm
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Alfred Engel (1941 - ) taking a break signed 'Alfred Engel' lower right tempera on board, 83 x 121 cm
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A pair framed of colour prints for Australian National Airways i. Koala and baby ii. Kangaroo and Joey 38 x 30 cm
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Australian school (early 20th century) pair of Australian birds i. Kookaburras ii. Magpies each signed 'Rilto' lower left oils on board, 75 x 26 cm
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Australian school, circa 1910, silk needlework depicting a lyrebird in a Queensland silky oak frame 72 cm x 65 cm
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Australian school, circa 1890 needlework memorial plaque, depicting a flower basket beneath an early photograph, labelled verso H. Metcher picture frame maker, 196 Chapel Street, Prahran 43 cm x 37 cm
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Australian school 1932, framed needlework depicting Sydney Harbour Bridge on opening day, with painted highlights. Signed Sydney bridge 19.3.32, 44 cm x 59 cm
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Australian school, circa 1880 rare framed silk needlework depicting a battle honours insignia, inscribed 'Ubique Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducunt' (Everywhere where right and Glory lead 38 x 40 cm
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Australian school, Queensland, circa 1900, framed wool work depicting a cottage and garden, labelled verso framed by Henry T. Sands, 155 Wickham St., Valley, Brisbane 25 cm x 35 cm
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Australian school, Queensland, circa 1900, framed needlework picture depicting the pre-Federation Queensland naval crest 36 cm x 29 cm
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Australian school, circa 1940, framed needlework depicting the Sydney Harbour Bridge 23 cm x 37 cm
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M. L. Sherwood (20th century) kookaburras signed 'M. L. Sherwood' lower right oil on section of slate, 40 x 27 cm. (irregular)
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Two Majolica tiles England, circa 1910, two framed majolica tiles depictiong a pair of kookaburras, 30 cm wide
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Cast aluminium advertising plaque for kookaburra Retread equipment, circa 1920s mounted on a cedar shield, the plaque 55 cm high
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A cast iron British coat of arms Present on an oval cedar shield, the coat of arms 27 cm wide
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A large Australian Embroidery hand embroidered in wool thread with native Australian flora on a woven cotton backing 216 x 206 cm
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Greg Irvine oval painted hardwood coffee table. Signed Irvine, 88 x 46 x 60 cm
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Greg Irvine painted hardwood occasional table and two chairs. Signed Irvine, the table 53 x 60 x 53 cm
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Greg Irvine small painted hardwood single drawer shelf unit. Signed G. Irvine, 71 x 79 x 27 cm
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An Australian cedar tabernacle in the Gothic style, circa 1860 the whole ornately tiered and carved with an arrangement of panelled doors and shelves 220 x 300 x 57 cm. Provenance: ex St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne
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An Australian ebonised fire screen, circa 1880 the central dual clear glazed panel containing pressed Australian native flora and grasses 82 cm wide, 129 cm high
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A late, Victorian mahogany cased Symphonium, circa 1880 the tiered and collonaded case with a single glazed door 63 x 195 x 33 cm
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An Australian cedar chiffonier, circa 1860 the scroll carved back with a single display shelf, above two panelled cupboard doors 121 x 166 x 49 cm
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A rare and unusual pair of Australian Native fauna architectural sculptures, circa 1880 one modelled as a standing kangaroo, the other as an emu the kangaroo 117 cm high, the emu 123 cm high. Note: South Australian origin
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A mahogany campaign armchair English, first half 19th century the hinged buttoned back and arms above a cushioned seat, raised on lappet carved supports, brass caps, porcelain castors
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An Australian cedar sideboard, circa 1860 the solid carved back with a single display shelf, above a serpentine top and panelled doors, flanked by boldly carved corbels 144 x 185 x 57 cm
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An Australian cedar wine table, circa 1860 the circular top raised on a baluster standard, with three out swept legs 48 cm diameter x 69 cm high
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An Australian blackwood chest of drawers, Tasmania, circa 1890 with huon pine lined drawers and silky oak diamond lozenges, having an arrangement of five drawers 120 x 130 x 50 cm
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An Australian cedar sideboard, circa 1860 the solid scroll carved back above two frieze drawers and three panelled cupboard doors 158 x 159 x 58 cm
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A, Victorian wire plant stand the openwork body with three tiers, scroll supports 107 x 130 x 50 cm
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An Australian kauri pine wine table, circa 1870, having a circular top, raised on a turned standard with three out swept legs 53 cm diameter x 77 cm high
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An Australian cedar bookcase, circa 1860 with two arched glazed panelled doors, the projecting lower section with two conforming panelled cupboard doors 130 x 222 x 50 cm
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An Australian cedar pedestal desk. Stamped W.H Rocke & Co. Melbourne, circa 1860, having a green tooled leather inset top with three frieze drawers and three drawers to each pedestal 152 x 75 x 105 cm
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An Australian cedar bookcase, circa 1870 the upper section with glazed doors enclosing shelves, the lower section with conforming panelled doors 105 x 218 x 52 cm
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A, Victorian birdseye maple and mahogany bookcase, circa 1880, having a stepped cornice above three glazed panelled doors and three apron drawers, plinth base 240 x 210 x 57 cm
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An Australian blackwood Honour board, Victoria, circa 1890 converted to a mirror, inscribed Australian Natives Association, with the Australian coat of arms and a carved wattle and eucalypt bow 135 x 160 cm
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A, Victorian brass telescopic standard lamp, circa 1880, having a fluted column and paw feet, red silk shade 191 cm high extended
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An Australian cedar corner cabinet, circa 1860 with an astragal glazed door to the upper section, the lower section with a single panelled door 80 x 195 x 45 cm
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An Australian cedar dumb waiter, circa 1870 with three gallery edged tiers, raised on baluster supports 120 x 132 x 48 cm
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An Australian cedar chest of drawers, circa 1880 with an arrangement of eight drawers, an ogee frieze drawer, carved corbels and turned feet 121 x 149 x 57 cm
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An Australian fiddleback silky oak bookcase, circa 1900, with glazed doors to the upper section and solid panelled doors to the lower section 97 x 290 x 30 cm
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A 19th century naive, Tasmanian cedar bookcase, circa 1860 the upper section having glazed doors, with panelled doors to the lower section 105 x 218 x 52 cm
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A 19th century Australian cedar wardrobe, South Australia, circa 1870 finely carved and brass inlaid with two panelled doors and two drawers 168 x 250 x 59 cm
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An Australian cedar and huon pine bookcase Barossa Valley, circa 1870 two sectional, the lower section with a mirror backed open display shelf and an arrangement of panelled drawers and doors 113 x 245 x 61 cm
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A, Victorian marble top cast iron side table the black and white rectangular marble top raised on a medallion decorated dual pedestal base 107 x 73 x 50 cm
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An Australian cedar wardrobe, circa 1850, having two mirror panelled doors and a single apron drawer 109 x 205 x 55 cm
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An impressive Australian cedar bookcase, circa 1860 in two sections, with glazed panels enclosing shelves, the base with a long frieze drawer and panelled cupbaord doors 123 x 246 x 47 cm
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An Australian kauri pine chip carved folding chair, circa 1910, with the original leatherette seat and an open gallery back
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An Australian cedar pedestal sideboard, circa 1860 the carved panelled back raised on dual pedestals with arch panelled doors 199 x 176 x 62 cm
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An Australian specimen inlaid marquetry Mural, circa 1890 rectangular, cented by the Australian coat of arms, inlaid with woods including blackwood, huon pine, cedar, jarrah, maple, oak, Queensland walnut and kauri pine, flanked on either side by an eight point star symbolising the eight Australian States and two territories, 85 x 190 cm
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An Australian leatherwork mirror, circa 1870 oval, within an ornate relief moulded leather floriate and foliate surround 160 cm high, 90 cm wide
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Penetrene papier mache advertising mannequin, Australia, circa 1920, modelled as a large papier mache figure of a seated man wearing a black suit, accompanied by a Penetrene advertising sign. Unmarked, 72 cm high
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A unique wattle and daub model hut, Victoria, circa 1880, modelled as a replica of a building that once stood beside the Melbourne Exhibition Building, together with a collection of five iron miniature tools 52 x 27 x 31 cm
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An American diecast aluminium child's peddle tractor by the Ertl Company 90 cm long
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A collection of Australian Colonial toys, comprising four seed filled soft toys, coach drivers button, key, whistle and bell, mounted on a pine board
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A rare convict water bottle of coopered construction, with an iron handle and straps, marked to one end with a convict black arrow 21 cm wide
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Australian Colonial cabbage tree hat, circa 1860 ovoid with a red ribbon, 33 cm long
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A rare Australian cedar wool sample cabinet, circa 1890 glazed cabinet hung with various ribboned wool samples 60 x 77 x 30 cm
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A set of mounted horns mounted on a hardwood shield, with a plate inscribed Cow buffalo, Adelaide river Plains, August 1917, 110 cm wide
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An Australian native bird feather diorama, circa 1880 Presented as a profusion of flower petals emanating from a tree, within a pointilated lacquered wooden display case, 49 x 87 x 20 cm
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An Australian prisoner's match work collage, Victoria, early 20th century rectangular, inscribed and inlaid with a stylised Southern cross, a kangaroo, an emu and a boomerang, on a chequered parquetry background, 58 x 93 cm. Note: constructed by an inmate at Pentridge Prison
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A cast white metal Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works coat of arms, circa 1945, 79 cm diameter
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