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Quarterly Collectors Auction Series, Day 1 — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:651
Sale Title:Quarterly Collectors Auction Series, Day 1Lots with images:644
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:435
Date:2-Dec-2014
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Antique sauceboat, a bowl, a brass plate and a jug with handle, Continental, 19th century. Varying sizes.
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A set of Henselite carpet bowls in original box
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A Capodimonte porcelain oval plaque with a classical figure, circa 1900 7 cm x 10 cm
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America’s cup 1987 Moet & Chandon champagne & Sydney 2000 Olympics Mizuno white wine.
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Ebonised wood piano music box with applied gilt gesso to the lid, brass escutcheon with gold silk tassel, 33 cm high, 45 cm wide and 30 cm deep.
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A bronze figure of mercury in flight, after Giambologna, Italian 19th century; 88 cm high
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Art Deco ivory and shagreen and turned wood powder box and cover, French, circa 1920, 16 cm diameter.
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A fine quality Victorian cut glass circular bowl. English, circa 1900. 23 cm diameter.
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A decorative brass and copper kettle, Continental, 19th century, 29 cm high.
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A brass and steel spring form corkscrew circa 1920. 13 cm high.
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A fine Sevres porcelain vase, French c1900, printed triangle mark to base. 13 cm high.
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Large set of balanced scales by W & T Avery Ltd, Birmingham. Inscribed 'Capacity 56lb Borough of Derby', with accompanying tripod, brass pans & green painted travel trunk box, 19th century. Box height 44 cm, width 94 cm, depth 43 cm.
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A silhouette portrait of T J Whiteside, original circular frame, with original label to reverse, circa 1810. 13 cm diameter.
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A very fine cut and etched glass beaker by Orrefors, Swedish, circa 1950, 8 cm high
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German Secessionist style terracotta urn, early 20th century. 78 cm.
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Two rock crystal earrings, one small and restored, Ban Chieng, Thailand, 2nd BCE, 5 cm and 3.5 cm, with shell earring, diameter 6.5 cm
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Pair of tin-glazed ceramic wall brackets, French 19th century.
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A Mickey Mouse brooch, height 55 mm.
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Sextant by F. Robson & Co. Opticians Newcastle upon Tyne. 'Hezzanth' endless rapid reader in original box and canvas case. 20th century.
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Chesterman British made 'Precision tools' measuring instrument in original box with label. 55 cm
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Croquet mallet, Australian fiddleback blackwood & brass, early 20th century. 95 cm.
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A fine quality cut crystal water jug; 12 cm high
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A Wedgwood jasper-Ware three handled tig or mug, English, 19th century with impressed marks, 13 cm high.
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A finely carved ivory seal in the form of a naked maiden; French 19th century; 12 cm high
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A burl wood treen cigarette case 19th century; 11 cm x 8.5 cm and a cinnabar lacquer box 8 cm (2 items).
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Collection of strops, cut throat razors (11), sharpening stones, hair clippers and vintage iron. (24 items).
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Group of 11 coloured glass perfume & scent bottles, 19th & 20th century. Tallest 23 cm
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Silver plated Regency style hot water spirit urn, 19th century. Height 33 cm.
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A set of red and cream enamel bathroom scales; English, circa 1930
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Various: vintage clocks (2), compasses (4), thermometers (2), pipes (3), pince nez, lighter, counter, vanity set, stuffed crocodile, etc. 18+ items.
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Turkish flint-lock wall gun in the 16th century style with pierced brass work. 155 cm.
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Antique pharmacists pill press; J.E.Garratt of London boxed medical vibrator; massage roller 'Therapy Apparatus' & medical equipment in box. (5 items).
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Austrian music box made for the Weltausstellung of Vienna, 1873; plays six tunes; housed in burr walnut inlaid timber case. In need of restoration. Height 33 cm, width 60 cm, depth 33 cm.
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Florence Broadhurst red patterned 4 fold screen. Height 242 cm
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Possum skin bed spread. 33 pelts with tail fringe and satin backing, early 20th century. 135 x 185 cm.
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A bronze figure group 'Old friends’ by Lucien Alliot, French 1867-1967, 39 cm high.
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Antique carpenters tools; woodplanes (7), mallets (2), spirit levels (2), assorted hand tools (6) and spring scales. (18 items).
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Collection of hunting and fishing knives, bayonets, etc. Many home made examples. (47 items).
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Collection of home made knives with horn and timber handles. (21 items).
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Hand painted armorial picture in gilt frame, 19th century. Frame 30 cm by 34 cm.
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Collection of cooks’ knives, kitchen steels (by Dick), bayonets, hunting knives, etc. (21 items).
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18th century reverse glass painting titled verso 'Eros Asleep'. 31 x 23 cm.
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Small box with baby Hermes Typewriter with a Hebrew keyboard in green. Agfa Optima III 35 mm camera. 3.5+kgs of Aust. 1c & 2c coins and over 4kgs of corroded world coins.
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Pair of French 19th century ormolu candle holders. Height 8 cm.
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Fischer: Hungarian pierced porcelain jug with gilt highlights. 34 cm
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Persian rug: fine quality hand knotted prayer rug in terracotta, black & cream. 170 x 121 cm
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Two unusual medical lifesize dummies with internal workings, late 19th - early 20th century.
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Two archaic bronze figures, Eastern Mediterranean origin. 7 cm each
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The Pixie Grippa Perophone portable gramophone, early 20th century.
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Tin glazed earthen-Ware pot with unusual condiment dish lid, most likely French, 18th century. 11 cm
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Late 18th century oil painting portrait of a gent, title verso ' Mr John Colquhoun', housed in an oval gilt frame. 19 x 24 cm
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Coaching horn, copper & brass, English, 19th century. 127 cm.
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German porcelain figure group, late 18th early 19th century, 23 cm. (damaged)
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Writing box; brass bound mahogany with original leather interior, with name plate 'Patrick Duffy' (brother to Sir Charles Gavan Duffy). Height 15 cm, width 43 cm, depth 23.5 cm
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Crown Derby blue and gilt mantel vase titled 'Windsor Castle' with hand painted scenes, 19th century. 20 cm.
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A pair of cow horn mugs with silver mounted rims & shield panels, 19th century. Tallest 12.5 cm
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Tranter .442 calibre double action percussion cap 5 shot revolver, in oak case with associated equipment, circa 1860
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Pharmacy bottles; group of eleven varying sizes, all with labels, noted opium jar 'Vin.Opii'. 19th century. Tallest 25.5 cm.
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Group of assorted pharmacy ceramic jars and glass dispensing bottles ranging in size from 6 cm to 26 cm. 19th & 20th century. (21 items.)
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Copper jelly moulds, group of four 19th century examples including a French 'Bombe' pot. Largest 12.5 cm
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Decanters: group of 4 cut crystal English decanters, 19th century. Tallest 28 cm
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Three antique pharmacy pill presses, timber & brass, varying sizes. Largest 35 x 21 cm.
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Pharmacists antique scales (2) and weights in timber box. Provenance: Windsor Pharmacy, England (established in the 18th century).
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Griffin & Tatlock Ltd London boxed pharmacy weights, late 19th century.
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Pharmacy collection: interesting collection of jars, bottles, advertising material, booklets, etc. Noted Maw’s double valved earthenware inhaler; Holloway’s Pratt Ware advertising ointment jar, pharmacy bottles, mortar & pestles, syringe, etc. (35 items).
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Cast iron book press, mid 19th century. 38 cm.
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Expanding brass telescope with leather binding, 19th century. Extended length 63 cm
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Barometer by J & W.E. Archbutt 201 Westminster bridge Rd London, 19th century. 101 cm
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Wooden model 'Nova Scotia Pinky Pilot Schooner-circa 1875, scale 3/8 inch to 1 Ft.' in glass case. 20th century. 61 cm high, 74 cm wide, 25 cm deep
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Book press: metal and brass with unusual cutting blade, English 19th century. Height 45 cm.
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Clockwork window display automaton tea advertising model, English circa 1900. 39 cm.
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Victorian rosewood ladies travelling dressing box, fitted with crystal and silver plated jars and green velvet lined compartments, circa 1880. Height 18 cm, width 30 cm, depth 22 cm.
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German porcelain figurine, late 19th century. 21 cm
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Mauchline ware plates showing English country houses & scenes. Late 19th century. Diameter 22 cm each. (2 items)
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Walking stick with ivory handle & silver collar, circa 1880s. 82 cm
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Group of 5 brooches including 1887 enamel crown coin.
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Ivory pocket watch holder (11 cm), 19th century, with an early 20th century steel cased pocket watch. (2 items)
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Gilt framed wall mirror. 79 cm by 68 cm.
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An English Imari pattern vase, plate and bowl including Royal Crown Derby. (3)
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Pair of French bronze mantle vases with gilded decoration, late 19th century. 19 cm
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Copper repousse plaque (23 x 31 cm); marquetry floral panel (16 x 35 cm); brass plaque 'Milner’s patent fire Resisting' (diameter 20 cm), 19th & 20th century. (3 items)
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Continental porcelain neo-classical vase, late 19th century. 37 cm
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Compendium fold down desk tidy, mid to late 19th century. Height 27 cm, width 44 cm, depth 18 cm
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Walking sticks: group of 7 antique & vintage sticks including silver top & collars, blackwood, etc.
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Doulton Lambeth Tig with pate-sur-pate decoration & greyhound handles. Late 19th century. 17.5 cm
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Persian hand woven woollen hall runner, circa 1930s/40s, Nayriz region, south west Persia. 295 x 105 cm.
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Walking sticks: group of 7 antique & vintage sticks.
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Antique 'Minimax' two gallon conical fire extinguisher. 82 cm.
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Italian alabaster carved statue dancing nude gypsy woman, circa 1900. Signed A. F. Giovanni. 55 cm.
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Group of 3 metal vestas; 'Bon Accord Scotch Whisky' advertising, 'Anheuser-Busch' & a novelty Devils head. Largest 6 cm
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Mary Gregory green glass jug, English, 19th century. 19 cm
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Slide rules in timber cases (2), dash mount vintage car clock, blotter, flare gun, World War I period Tel bearing no.10 Mki gun sight, cutlery, cigar case. (15 items)
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Pair of bronze greyhound garden statues which formerly adorned the entrance to Spray Farm on the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria. Early 20th century.
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Royal Worcester porcelain bird vase painted by William Powell, early 20th century. 35.5 cm
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Hunting horn, wooden police baton & Kukri knife, early to mid 20th century. Longest 39 cm. (3 items)
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Limoges porcelain sweet service; pair of comports, 2 x pairs of serving bowls & 12 plates. Early 20th century
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Fleetwood Varley English enamel miniature landscape scene in period frame, signed lower left. Enamel size 5 x 5 cm, frame 9.5 x 11.5 cm
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Royal Worcester pot pourri painted with bird scene by Jas Stinton, early 20th century. 20 cm
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Minton porcelain lidded urn with classical decoration & gilded highlights, early 20th century. 41 cm
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Limoges French porcelain dinner service (part set); tureens (3), comports (2), serving & side dishes (6), coffee cups (7), saucers (11), entree plates (17), dinner plates (21), bowls (10). Early 20th century. (77 pieces)
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