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

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:841
Sale Title:Quarterly Collectors Auction SeriesLots with images:839
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:627
Date:8-Dec-2015
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Phantom Comics, range (102), earliest No.164, mainly 700s, plus Annuals (5) & Specials (5). Mainly G/VG.
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Album of vintage and antique postcards including Irish, European, aviation etc.
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Vietnam War era recruitment poster. 50 x 38 cm. Multiples (41)
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Circus Poster: 'Reilly & Woods Big Show. Hanson & Nelson, These are the 'Warm Babies' they sing so much about, and they are with the Big Show', printed by The Metropolitan, New York, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 71 x 101 cm. [Lovely original poster of circus group touring Canada & Us early 1900s. Negro Jack Johnson toured with this group before coming to Sydney in 1908 where he beat Tommy Burns to win the world heavyweight boxing championship].
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Australian Travel Poster: Australian National Travel Association poster No. 117, 'The River Derwent - Tasmania, Australia', with artwork by James Northfield, colour process lithograph, printed by McLaren & Co., Melbourne. 101 x 63 cm, laid down on linen.
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Wartime Poster: World War II propaganda poster 'Give to the Red Cross' showing flags of Red Cross, Australia, Gb, USA, France, Greece, Russia and China, 101 x 63 cm, laid down on linen.
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Daguerreotype portrait photograph of a woman and two children housed in a 'Littlefield, Parson & Co. Union Case' [Patented 1856]. Case when closed 10 x 12.5 cm
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Three framed antique framed Asian photographs & a typed page of aviation instructions Circa 1950's
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A collection of World War I and World War II period photographs and ephemera (30+ items)
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Photograph titled on reverse 'Official Opening of Parliament House, 9 May 1927', window mounted, overall 50 x 25 cm.
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Press Photographs, c1930s-70s range (55), including 19 from 'Gone With The Wind'.
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A Bb cornet. Beautifully engraved and adorned with rhinestones, made in England inscribed 'Patent. Clear Bore. Exhibition Prize Medal Awarded London 1862 & Dublin 1865 to Higham Maker 27 Stangeways, Manchester (37703)'. In original fitted wooden case.
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Tatay classical Spanish acoustic guitar purchased from Seb Jorgenson at the Troubadour in Edgecliff during the early 1960's, rebuilt and restored by Don Henderson in the 1970's, with hard case. Provenance: The Alex & Annette Hood Collection, NSW
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Admira Spanish classical acoustic guitar rebuilt and restored by Alex Hood under instruction from Don Henderson, with hard case. Provenance: The Alex & Annette Hood Collection, NSW
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Harmony-Kalamzoo guitar fully restored and fitted with pickups for amplification, with hard case. Provenance: The Alex & Annette Hood Collection, NSW
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A classical mandolin by Luigi Cinci, Naples Italy, circa 1894. Resorted by Robert Demkin of Urunga, NSW, in original case. Provenance: The Alex & Annette Hood Collection, NSW
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A flat back mandolin with mother of pearl inlay, early 20th century. With soft case. Provenance: The Alex & Annette Hood Collection, NSW
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Royal Hawaiian Ukulele made of Koa wood in original case. Provenance: The Alex & Annette Hood Collection, NSW
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Doug Eaton 12 string guitar, custom built for Alex Hood in 2002, features superb cuts of native Australian timber including fiddleback blackwood back,with hard case. Provenance: The Alex & Annette Hood Collection, NSW
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Gibson long necked banjo, purchased in Syndey in 1962 from an American draft dodger, in original hard case. Provenance: The Alex & Annette Hood Collection, NSW
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American Style Dulcimer 6 stringed lap steel, custom made by Bernie Besasparis in Brisbane, with fitted hard case. Provenance: The Alex & Annette Hood Collection, NSW
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A squeeze box accordion by 'Dalmonti, Model I' made in Germany with original case, early 20th century
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A Kalliope 13' table model disc music box with 10 hidden bells in walnut case. Together with 46 discs in separate timber case
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A 12 3/4' cylinder music box in an inlaid walnut case, with zither attachment. plays 6 tunes.
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Bremond 13' cylinder music box in walnut case, playing 12 tunes with tune sheet, dated 1875.
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P.V.F St Croix 9' cylinder music box in walnut case, Swiss made, plays 12 tunes. 18 cm high, 54 cm wide, 25 cm deep. Together with tune sheet.
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Polyphon 5 auto changing 22 inch disc music box, penny coin operated with associated disc bin containing multiple titles. Restored and in fine working condition, auto changing polyphon of this caliber are extremely rare and desirable, the last example sold in Australia brought $45,000 at auction (Christies, Melbourne). 266m high, 97 cm wide, 55 cm deep.
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Johnathan (Jo) Betts: English made violin bearing label dated 1819. Also has repair label from Perth 1915. With bow and modern case. This instrument was owned and played by Lionel Jago, first violinist with the Western Australian Orchestra during the 1930's. It then passed through the family to Annette Hood (nee Williams). Provenance: The Alex & Annette Hood Collection, NSW
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Automaton 'Whistling Man', carved and painted timber with clock work mechanism, most likely Swiss, 19th century. 44 cm
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Australian Rock & Roll: A collection of Australian Tour memorabilia including a crew T-Shirt, Tour crew Itineraries, crew passes, guest passes, stickers, etc, some duplication: John Farnham, Hoodoo Gurus, Jimmy Barnes, Bee Gees, Skyhooks, Inxs, Midnight Oil, The Angels, The Sunshine Band, etc.
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Neil Diamond, Prince & Billy Joel: A collection of Australian Tour T-Shirts, programmes, Itineraries, caps, passes, etc., some duplication.
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American Performers: Australian Tour memorabilia, mainly backstage and crew passes, Itineraries, etc. The Robert Cray Band, Bob Dylan, John Fogerty, Paul Simon, Eagles, B-52's, Michael Jackson (concert tickets), Ray Charles, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Huey Lewis, Lionel Richie, etc.
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Heavy Metal: A collection of Australian Tour memorabilia including crew T-Shirts, a crew Itinerary, crew passes, equipment stickers and labels, for Kiss, AC/DC, Metallica, Guns N Roses, Alice Cooper, Pantera, Megadeth, Motley Crue, etc.
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English Rock & Roll: A collection of Australian Tour memorabilia including crew T-Shirts, promotional T-Shirts, Tour crew Itineraries, crew passes, guest passes, stickers, etc, some duplication: David Bowie, Paul Young, Elton John, Phil Collins, and a framed Mick Jagger poster, etc.
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Zz Top: Australian Tour posters for the 1987 tour (7), plus general promotional posters from the same time. (Total: 10). Mixed condition.
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Rolling Stones: A collection of Tour memorabilia including the 1994 Voodoo Lounge Tour programme For Japanese Fans, 94/95 North American Tour T-Shirt, the Australian Voodoo Lounge Press kit, the Mick Jagger 1988 Tour Crew Itinerary, souvenir programmes, Row A seat tickets, Vip and Crew passes, etc.
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John Lennon 'It's only Rock n' Roll limited edition poster [#677/4000], framed and glazed. Overall 105 x 80 cm.
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English Rock & Roll: A collection of Australian Tour memorabilia including Tour crew Itineraries, crew passes, guest passes, stickers, etc, some duplication: Pink Floyd, Simply Red, Dire Straits, Tom Jones, Fleetwood Mac, Sting (incl. North American Tours), Genesis, Rod Stewart, Pet Shop Boys, Eric Clapton (incl. 2 signed photos), Jethro Tull, etc.
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Rockabilly: The Cramps 1990 Tour T-Shirts (2 diff.), the Stay Sick crew Tour Itinerary and access pass, also,Billy Idol guest and staff passes and a Stray Cats 1990 World Tour Crew pass.
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Rock: A collection of Australian Tour memorabilia including crew T-Shirts, promotional T-Shirts, Tour crew Itineraries, crew passes, guest passes, etc.: Steve Earl and the Dukes, R.E.M., Lenny Kravitz, The Cult, Zz Top, Brian Adams, Bon Jovi, Meat Loaf, Skid Row, etc.
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Rock and Roll Ladies: A collection of Australian Tour memorabilia, mainly Crew and Vip items from tours by The Pretenders, The Eurythmics, The Dixie Chicks, Roxette, Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morissette, Dionne Warwick, Tina Turner, JanetJackson, Sonia Dada, Cher, Melissa Etheridge, K.D.Lang, Madonna, Debbie Gibson, Cyndi Lauper, etc. Some duplication.
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Santana: A collection of Australian Tour memorabilia including a signed photograph, 2 different World Tour T-Shirt, 2 caps, 2 Sacred Fire Tour crew Itineraries, crew passes, etc.
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Cliff Richard: A collection of Australian Tour memorabilia including crew T-Shirts, promotional T-Shirts, Tour crew Itineraries 1995, 1998 & 2003, souvenir programmes including 2 signed, crew passes, guest passes, play lists, etc, some duplication.
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Music Festivals & Special Events: Range of backstage passes, Vip passes, clothing, etc.: Giant '70's Superstar Celebration, Supafest, SummaFieldDayze, Homebake Gold Coast, Vans Warped Tour, Big Day Out '94, '70s Superglam, Breaking of the Dry Tour '95, etc.
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A Georgian style extension dining table, 7 spade back chairs plus 2 carver chairs.
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An Australian pine and blackwood 4 tier whatnot. 95 cm high, 84 cm wide, 25 cm deep. Together with a balloon back dining chair.
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A lime finished twin pedestal kitchen dresser. 174 cm high, 144 cm wide, 33 cm deep.
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A mahogany & cedar 3 drawer chest, late 19th century. 93 cm high, 117 cm wide, 53 cm deep.
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A Georgian mahogany over drop side occasional table with 2 drawers. 74 cm high, 76 cm wide, 106 cm deep (extended)
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An Australian cedar and pine 1 drawer occasional table, 19th century. 73 cm high, 129 cm wide, 62 cm deep.
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An Australian pine sphinx carved piano stool. 69 cm high, 66 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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An Australian cedar 8 drawer chest with turned columns, Circa 1880. 130 cm high, 125 cm wide, 54 cm deep.
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An Edwardian three panel brass mounted leadlight firescreen. 65 cm high, 77 cm wide
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A provincial oak and pine miniature coffer, possibly Italian, 18th/19th century. 40 cm high, 71 cm wide, 33 cm deep
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A pair of glazed showcase cabinets. 181 cm high, 109 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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A pair of Louis XIV tapestry upholstered carver chairs
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A set of six Louis XIV style tapestry upholstered dining chairs of small proportion
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A pair of Louis XIV style cut velvet upholstered salon chairs
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A small Art Deco oak dressing table with bakelite mounts. 147 cm high, 79 cm wide, 41 cm deep
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A giltwood chandelier fitted for electricity. 90 cm high
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A fluted pedestal with gilt painted finish, 20th century, 67 cm high.
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A George III style leather inset mahogany writing table, by Maitland-Smith, 20th century. 77 cm high, 105 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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A wrought iron bassinet on stand. 100 cm high, 95 cm wide, 54 cm deep
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A wrought iron decorative tulip motif chandelier. 76 cm high
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An Art Deco design pale burr walnut veneer knee hole desk. 76 cm high, 200 cm wide, 98 cm deep
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A wrought iron polychrome console table, French, 19th century (missing top) 104 cm high, 160 cm wide, 44 cm deep
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A decorative cast iron seat. 85 cm high
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A set of pine pantry steps, 19th century. 100 cm high, 39 cm wide, 79 cm deep
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A white painted distressed bookcase with applied central decoration..125 cm high, 92 wide, 39 cm deep
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A George III style Chinoiserie painted and gilded caned easy chair, first half 20th century
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A fine French demi-lune side table with marquetry inlay top, ormolu mounts & gallery and unusual bow & arrow stretcher, 19th century. 76 cm high, 60.5 cm wide, 34 cm deep.
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A pottery jar of ovoid form decorated in terracotta stylised floral motifs. 23 cm high
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A bamboo sideboard with applied ceramic central panel, probably French. 76 cm high, 146 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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A bamboo with glass cocktail auto trolley, 20th century. 68 cm high, 97 cm deep, 49 cm deep
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A faux marble top giltwood side cabinet, French, early 19th century. 79 cm high, 83 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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A French provincial carved and painted six branch chandelier. 70 cm high, 85 cm diameter
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A simulated pine glazed bookcase, French, 19th century and later. 140 cm high, 94 cm wide, 54 cm deep
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A carved pine and oak cassone, late 18th/19th century. 59 cm high, 128 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A French provincial bentwood hatstand, 20th century. 200 cm
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A bamboo with glass cocktail auto trolley, 20th century. 73 cm high, 94 cm wide, 49 cm deep
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Victorian style large kauri pine refectory table. 435 cm wide, 80 cm deep, 78 cm high
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A Victorian cedar Wellington chest. 118 cm high, 54 cm wide, 37.5 cm deep.
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A contemporary cream wool figured rug. 447 x 421 cm
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A pair of cream and pale yellow contemporary woollen rugs. 378 x 392 cm, and 326 x 326 cm
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A Chinese free standing open elm wood bookshelf above an enclosed cabinet.186 cm high, 100 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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A provincial painted and glazed cabinet, French, 19th century. 150 cm high, 96 cm wide, 34 cm deep
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A Chinese elm altar table, 19th/20th century. 85 cm high, 198 cm wide, 37 cm deep
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A French carved walnut bed, 19th century with custom made mattress and base. 175 cm high, 154 cm wide
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A Korean paulownia & elm rice chest, 20th century. 109 cm high, 110 cm wide, 68 cm deep.
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An Aubusson style carpet, 20th century. 405 x 365 cm
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A large Korean 6 door cabinet with brass fittings, early 20th century. 137 cm high, 100 cm wide, 45 cm deep.
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An Aubusson style carpet, 20th century. 360 x 550 cm
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A set of six French walnut antique dining chairs with cabriole legs
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A Korean elm cabinet with iron fittings, early to mid 20th century. 168 cm high, 115 cm wide, 52 cm deep.
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A Victorian canterbury converted into a glass top occasional table. 56 cm high, 61 cm wide, 44 cm deep.
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A Colonial Dutch/Indonesian circular cake cabinet with lift-off tray, teak, late 19th/early 20th century. 90 cm high, 57 cm diameter
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An 18th century Dutch oak display cabinet / bookcase. 190 cm high, 165 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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A Georgian style 6 drawer bow front lingerie chest. 97 cm high, 63 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A Victorian style reproduction display cabinet (electrified). 230 cm high, 98 cm wide, 34 cm deep
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A late Victorian walnut bookcase with astragal glaze doors,. 228 cm high, 120 cm wide, 46 cm deep.
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