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Australian & Colonial – Antique & Historical — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:479
Sale Title:Australian & Colonial – Antique & HistoricalLots with images:477
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:294
Date:6-Nov-2014
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Group of maps including Queensland & Australia, 19th & 20th century. (10 items)
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A parcel of one hundred loose facetted aquamarines, various shapes and sizes, approximate total carat weight 15 carats
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Conophton Basalticum - Stromatolite, Cambrian period, 500myo, Antrim basalt, from Katherine, Northern Territory, large slab, 91 x 43 cm. One of only a few specimens to come out of this locality, Stromatolites are one of the earliest forms of life to exist on earth
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Marra Mamba Tiger Eye, Microbialite, 270myo, from Mount Brockman, Western Australia, size 15 x 7 cm
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Mookaite, fossil radiolarians, Cretaceous, from Mooka Station, Western Australia
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Fossil - Tropaeum Jackii, from Wallumbilla formation, Walsh River, Chillagoe area, north Queensland, size 13 x 10 cm. Ex Dave Casey Walsh River collection
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Fish Fossil: Sarcopterygian scales, late Devonian, 400myo, from the Gogo formation, in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Extremely rare fossil
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Jimbacrinus and Ophiuroid Fossil, Permian, 270myo, from Gascoyne, Western Australia
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Glossopteris Fossil Leaf Plate, Permian, 270myo, Illawarra coal measures, Dunnedoo, NSW, size 20 x 25 cm
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Fossils - Belemnite Mortality Plate, Cretaceous, from Hughenden, Queensland, size 72 x 45 cm
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Opalised Fossils From Coober Pedy: Group of opalised fossils from cretaceous period 100myo, noted large opalised cockle shell (122.8 cts); opalised mussel shell (38.3 cts); opalised gastropod (20.9 cts); opalised belemnite (16.6 cts). (4 items)
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Fossil - Opal Belemnite, Neohibolites sp, Cretaceous, from Coober Pedy, South Australia, size 16 x 8 cm
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Opal Pineapple: pseudomorph of extinct mineral known as ikaite, about 350g. Rare - only occur at White Cliffs, NSW. [The crystal-like shape is known as an Opal Pineapple. In fact they are neither crystals nor pineapples. Opal is an amorphous mineral, meaning they have no crystal form. Opal pineapples are Pseudomorphs, which occur when one mineral replaces another making a cast of the original mineral. Opal has replaced the original mineral Ikaite, which only crystallises in near freezing conditions. This…
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Fossil Fish & Leaf Plate, Cavenderichthys talbragarensis & Rintoulia Perlawaugh, Jurassic, from Talbragar Fish beds, Gulgong NSW, size 24 x 10 cm
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Opalite Wood, Oligocene, from Springsure, Queensland, size 50 x 34 cm
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Fossil - Zygomaturus Trilobus Jaw, Pleisocene, from Henschke's Quarry, South Australia. Similar in appearance to the giant wombat
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Meteorite: Henbury Meteorite, 9924g, from the Henbury crater field in Northern Territory
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Meteorite: Henbury Meteorite, 1191g, from the Henbury crater field in Northern Territory
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Meteorite Slice: Henbury Meteorite Slice, 604g
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Meteorite: Henbury Meteorite, 403.2g, from the Henbury crater field in Northern Territory
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Meteorite Slice: Millbillillie meteorite slice, eucrite achondrite, 16 x 13 cm, a type of stony meteorite, named after the cattle station in Australia on which it fell in October 1960
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Meteorite: Dalgety Downs meteorite, L4 chondrite stony meteorite, 404g, size 8 x 8 cm, from Dalgety Downs station in WA
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Meteorite Slice: Large Huckitta pallasite stony-iron meteorite slice, 2460g, size 26 x 20 cm, recovered in 1937 from Huckitta Cattle Station, Northern Territory, Australia
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Meteorite: Mundrabilla Meteorite, 133g, iron meteorite found in 1911 on the Nullabor plain in Western Australia
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Pipe Opal: Boulder Opal matrix 'Pipe Opal', split, 115.3g, from Yowah, Queensland. [A Pipe Opal is formed in a tubular shape, probably replacing a twig or tree root]
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Crocoite, mineral specimen from Dundas extended mine, Dundas, Tasmania
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Tourmaline, mineral sample from Tk tourmaline mine, Yinnetharra Station, Western Australia
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Agates, selection of agates from Agate Creek in North Queensland. (25 items)
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J.W.Lindt: Gelatin silver photographs of the Melbourne G.P.O. & the Melbourne Public Library/Museum. Both 19 x 14 cm
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New Zealand; series of albumen photographs circa 1890 & later group of travel related pamphlets. (21 items)
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Tasmania: Pair of framed photographs by Beattie of Hobart, titled 'Huon River & Bridge at Huonville', & 'Lower Fall, Russell Falls', late 19th early 20th century. Frame 34 x 28 cm
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Tasmanian Photographs, late 19th & early 20th century including street scenes, Hobart, Bicheno, hydro-power pipe lines plus an unusual group (most likely Queensland) of 6 Aborigines & 10 whites. (17 items)
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Glass lantern slides; group of (19) of which (16) appear to be candid early bush scenes most likely from East Gippsland showing fishing & boating scenes. Housed in period timber box. (20 items)
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Eleven original silver gelatin photographs of Mount Morgan Open Cast Mine, Queensland pre-1908 (when the railway was built). 15 cm x 11 cm
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Six stereoviews of New Zealand and Australian scenes and events
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Original silver gelatin photograph, 'Shearing Time', Burrawong Station, NSW, c1910 (23 x 18 cm), 1940's photo album, and other assorted photographs, various sizes. (40+ photographs)
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The First Flight From England to Australia: Original silver gelatin photograph of Ross & Keith Smith's Vickers Vimy enroute from England on arrival at Singapore, December 1919. 10.5 x 8 cm
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Aviation; Two original press photographs of 1934 MacRobertson Australian Air Race Winners, Scott & Campbell Black, and six photographs with links to air races/air transport between the UK and Australiasia in the 1920's and 30's, various sizes
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1934; group of press photographs for The Duke of Gloucester's visit to Australia to celebrate The Centenary of Victoria. In Melbourne he opened the Shrine of Rememberance. With Victoria, 8 photographs incl. 'Preparing the Shrine' and 'Dedication of the Shrine'. Perth 3 photographs incl. 'Welcome' and 'A Corroboree'. Plus 3 other. Mixed condition. (14 items)
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An early Anglo-Indian padouk window seat in a late Regency style, c1840. Height 57 cm, width 95 cm, depth 40 cm
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Masonic Pedestal: Australian cedar, mid 19th century. Height 72 cm, width 87 cm, depth 62 cm
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An early Australian cedar double ended settee upholstered in black cloth, circa 1830's. 95 cm high, 220 cm wide, 64 cm deep
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Robert Prenzel: Two carved dragon panels, c1905. The left one carved by Prenzel the right one by one of his students, inscription verso in Prenzel's hand 'Dowdell'. The piece makes a stunning contrast between the student & the master. 60 x 72.5 cm
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Australian cedar 5 drawer chest with half turned columns & ebonized handles. c1860s. 120 x 52 x 109 cm
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An early colonial Australian red cedar carver chair with finely turned Georgian legs & tapestry seat. Circa 1820/30s
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A fine Anglo-Indian campaign secretaire chest of 8 drawers. Camphorwood with reeded ebony drawer blades with sandalwood secondaries. Central drawer fitted with fold out writing slope & compartments. Ornately carved gallery back. Early 19th century. Formerly the property of Captain Bushrod Bennett Taylor (U.S. Navy) who purchased the chest while serving on the Asiatic Squadron trading with China in the 1860s. Additional material available please ask staff for assistance. Height 128 cm, width 113 cm, depth…
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A fine Anglo-Indian sadeli ware mosaic & ivory games table. Beautifully fitted drawer interiors, early 19th century. Height 77 cm, width 61 cm
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An early Australian cedar ships campaign style table with detachable legs on brass threads. Early to mid 19th century. Height 77 cm, width 150 cm, depth 56 cm
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Early Australian cedar 6 drawer chest. Full cedar construction with turned columns and rounded cross banded edge. 19th century patina, circa 1840. Height 119 cm, width 139 cm, depth 62 cm
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Double ended Australian cedar settee with Thomas Hope scroll back upholstered in a black woolen fabric, circa 1840. Height 102 cm, with 220 cm, depth 67 cm
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Australian cedar sofa table, circa 1860s. Height 76 cm, width 120 cm, depth 50 cm
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Games Table. Cedar, blackwood & pine with rectangular top, circa 1880s. Height 75, width 49 cm, depth 40 cm
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Games Table. Cedar, blackwood & huon pine circular top wine table on turned base. Circa 1880s. Height 72 cm, diameter 45 cm
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Solicitors Cabinet. Australian cedar 7 door cabinet of impressive proportions, interior fitted with pigeon hole from top to bottom. Fine 19th century patina. Height 300 cm, width 158 cm, depth 83 cm
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Antique splatter work Gypsy/wine table c1880. Octagonal top decorated with stencil work fern & wattle motif. Tripod base with ebonized turned legs & gilt highlights. Original patina, slight water damage spot on top. Height 66 cm
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An Australian sample wood turned pedestal. Blackwood, cedar, silky oak, Tasmanian oak, red pine etc, 19th century. 118 cm
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School of Robert Prenzel pedestal, Australian blackwood with 4 carved sides depicting gumnuts, wattle, & cones. Early 20th century
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Folk art chip carved octagonal table emblazoned 'Souvenir of the Great War 1914-1918'. Height 79 cm, width 54 cm
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Pair of fuel boxes in the Art Deco style adorned with kangaroo and emu circa 1920's. Height 33 cm, width 30 cm, depth 38 cm
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An unusual copper bound shop display cabinet fitted with 4 drawers on the reverse. Tasmanian oak, copper & glass, early 20th century (later casters). Height 104 cm, width 76.5, depth 60.5 cm
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Australian Arts & Crafts hall chair & table, blackwood carved with floral motif, early 20th century. Table width 90 cm (2 items)
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John Terence Santry (1910-1990), Nambucca, oil on board, signed lower right, 60 x 50 cm
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Allan Thomas Bernaldo (1900-1988), The Giant Gum, watercolour, signed 'Allan Thomas Bernaldo' lower left, 45.5 x 50.5 cm
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Allan Thomas Bernaldo (1900-1988), Outback Rider, watercolour, signed 'Allan T Bernaldo' lower left, 33 x 27.5 cm
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Harold Brocklebank Herbert (1892-1945), A Murray Gum, etching 38/50, signed and incised 'Harold Herbert' lower right, 12.5 x 11 cm
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J.W Curtis (circa 1839-1901), The Sea Battle 1887, oil on board, signed and dated 'Jw Curtis 87' and inscibed lower left, 28.5 x 60.5 cm
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John Terrance Santry (1910-1990), Farm Landscape, ink and wash, signed 'Santry' lower right, 46 x 60 cm
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Ernest Buckmaster (1897-1968), Portrait of a Woman, oil on canvas, signed and inscribed 'E Buckmaster' lower right, 75 x 58 cm
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Hardy Wilson (1881-1955), Newington, lithograph, 34 x 25 cm
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Minnie Smythe, Roses, oil on board, initialled 'M S' lower right, 39 x 49 cm
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Norman Penrose (1903-1970), Head of Bendigo Miner, pencil, signed 'N Penrose' lower right, 36 x 26 cm (oval)
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Rowland Langmaid, Tall Ship, etching, signed 'Roland Langmaid' lower right on margin, 25 x 18 cm
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Arnold Henry Jarvis (1881-1959), Gum Trees in the Clearing, watercolour, signed 'Arnold Jarvis' lower left, 43 x 62 cm
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Gladstone Eyre (1863-1933), Lane Cove River, watercolour, signed 'Gladstone Eyre' lower left, 31.5 x 59 cm
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Thomas Balfour Garrett (1879-1952), Museum, monotype, signed 'Tom Garrett' lower right and inscribed lower left, 29.5 x 37 cm
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Janet Agnus Cumbrae-Stewart (1883-1960), Young Girl 1919, pastel, signed and dated 'Cumbrae 19' lower left, 34 x 24 cm
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Geoffrey Dyer, Untitled - Lake Scene, gouache and wash on paper. 64 x 102 cm, signed lower right
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John Mcqualter (Born 1949), The Departing Ferry, Sorrento, oil on canvas on board, signed 'Mcqualter' lower left, 25 x 40 cm
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James Haughton Forrest (1826-1925), Tasmanian River Scene with Sailing Boats, oil on board, 29 x 44 cm
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Elizabeth Durack (1915 - 2000), The First Storm, pencil and gouache on paper. 49 x 35 cm
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William B. Dexter (1818-1860): Grey Plover 1849, watercolour, signed and dated 'W Dexter 1949' lower right. 32 x 48.5 cm
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Lindsay Bernard Hall (1859-1935): The Old Shed, oil on board, signed 'B. Hall' lower left, bears Seddon Galleries label verso. 40 x 29.5 cm
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Ray Austin Crooke (Born 1922), Cape York II, gouche, signed lower left. 22 x 30 cm
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John Gould (1804-1881), Ptiloris Victoriae (Birds of Australia Supplement), lithograph. 52 x 35 cm
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John Gould (1804-1881), Notornis Mantelli (Birds of Australia Supplement), lithograph (double plate). 51 x 67 cm
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W J Lowry, View of Melbourne, Port Phillip, dedicated by permission to the honourable Governor La Trobe, engraving. 17 x 50.5 cm
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M. Synnott, Bunyin-A-Wak, South Brighton 1859, watercolour, signed, titled and dated lower left. 15.5 x 23 cm
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M.L Hatchinson, Melbourne in 1838 from the Yarra (with key), colour lithograph, 37 x 33 cm (overall)
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Australian School, The Dray Returning Home circa 1905, oil on canvas, 29.5 x 52 cm
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Estelle Mary (Jo) Sweatman (1872-1956), Through the Trees, oil on canvas, initialled 'Js' lower right, 35 x 24.5 cm
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William Frederick Longstaff (1879-1953), Meandering River, oil on canvas on board, signed 'Will Longstaff' lower right, 29.5 x 39.5 cm
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William Frederick Longstaff (1879-1953), Landscape, Northern France, oil on canvas on board, signed 'Will Longstaff' lower left, 29.5 x 38 cm
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A collection of three Australian oil paintings: i) Artist Unknown, Sailing Ship, 29 x 40.5 cm - ii) Artist Unknown, Landscape, 41 x 23 cm - iii) Victor Zelman, Lengthening Shadow, 26 x 36.5 cm
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Henri Van Raalte (1881-1929), Calm Morning, etching 14/25, 20 x 22 cm
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William (Jock) Frater (1890-1974), Near Angelsea, oil on board, signed 'William Frater' lower left, 50 x 59.5 cm
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Norman Alfred Williams Lindsay (1879-1969), Death in the Garden, etching, engraving and stipple edition 18/55, signed and dated 1923, 33 x 26.5 cm. Literature: The Complete Etchings of Norman Lindsay, Lyn Bloomfield, Published by Odana Editions, Sydney 1998, Catalogue no. 243, Illustrated page 255
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Leslie Andrew Alexander Wilkie (1878-1935), Portrait of a lady in a pink dress reading, oil on canvas on board, 88 x 72 cm
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James Ranalph Jackson (1882-1975): Mount Dandenong from Mount Waverley 1956, oil on canvas, signed and dated 'James R Jackson 56' lower left, bears Seddon Galleries label verso, 60.5 x 91 cm. Provenance: Seddon Galleries Melbourne, Commercial Union Assurance Company, Melbourne
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Kenneth William David Jack (1924-2006), Innisvale QLD 1999, watercolour and pastel, signed and dated 'Kenneth Jack 1999' centre right, 31 x 48 cm
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Kenneth William David Jack (1924-2006), The Town Centre, Goomeri QLD 1999, watercolour, signed and dated 'Kenneth Jack 1999' lower left, 31.5 x 49.5 cm
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