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Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:767
Sale Title:Antiques & InteriorsLots with images:757
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:596
Date:24-Apr-2016
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A large quantity of vintage linens including many linen table cloths, napkins, placemats, bed linen, linen tea towels, and tea cosy
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Two Armand Marseille dolls, c.1900, made in Germany, one is a kid doll, mold 390, with bisque socket head and long legs on a jointed composition body. The other is a baby doll, mold 390n, on a jointed composition body with blinking eyes. Both in poor condition.
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A Reuge Switzerland timber musical box in the form of a grand piano, the box plays 'Laura's theme' from Doctor Zhivago
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A collection of curiosities, including a vintage stamp case, whistles, pocket tyre pressure gauges, Scout badges, army badges and buttons, HMV gramapone needles, mainly vintage
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An enamelled automobile badge 'The Royal motor yacht club of NSW, made by Angus & Coote Jewellers in Sydney
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An 18th century Russian four-saint icon of Saint Natalie, Saint Mary of Egypt, Saint Tixon and Martyr Kasiana, tempura on board, 31 x 26 cm
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Four volumes on antiques and collectibles, comprising: 'Staffordshire pottery figures,' John Bedford (1965), 'Antiques A-Z,' by Edward Wenham (1969), 'Royal Doulton Series Ware: volume I,' Louise Irvine (1980), and 'The Lyle Price Guide to Collectibles,' Tony Curtis (1983)
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Four volumes on Art and antiques, Understanding Antiques,' by Lucilla Watson (1993), 'The Australian antique Collector' (41st edition), 'Chinese paintings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties 14th-20th centuries,' by Edmund Capon and Mae Anna Pang (1981), and 'Mosaics,' by P.B. Hetherington (1967)
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Five volumes on cooking, travel and gardening, another Week in the kitchen,' by Karen Dudley, 'Celebrating with the Kosher Butcher's Wife,' by Sharon Lurie (2011), 'Great Chefs Cook Vegan,' by Linda long (2008), 'Complete Guide to indoor plants,' by Reader's Digest (1984)
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Five volumes on Art, Art Today,' by Edward Lucie-Smith (1986), 'USSR old master paintings,' edited by Bernice Murphy and Emma Devapriam (1979), 'Step by Step Art school: Oils,' by Patricia Seligman (1988), 'William Fletcher,' by Trevor Andersen and 'A Vision of Eden: the life and work of Marianne north,' publised by the Roal Botanic Gardens, Kew (1980).
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Two vintage volumes on Shirley temple, comprising: 'How I raised Shirley temple,' by her mother as told to Mary Sharon (1935), and 'Shirley temple in 'Dimples': a twentieth century fox picture' (1936). Both Saalfield Publishing Co, New York . Some yellowing and wear to covers and inside, good condition for age. Paperback, illustrated in black and white.
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A collection of children's annuals including 'Boy's Own', 'Pals', 'The Wonder book of Wonders', and 'Chums' [7]
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Four classic Australian children's hardback volumes, Mr & Mrs bear and friends,' by May Gibbs (1957), 'Scotty in Gumnut Land,' by May Gibbs (1956), 'The complete Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie,' by May Gibbs (1977) and 'The complete Adventures of Blinky bill,' by Dorothy wall (1975)
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Twelve classic Australian children's hardback volumes from the 'Billabong series' by Mary Grant Bruce, a little Bush Maid,' 'Mates at Billabong,' 'Norah of Billabong,' 'From Billabong to London,' 'Billabong's Daughter,' 'Billabong Adventurers,' bill of Billabong,' 'Billabong's Luck,' 'Wings above Billabong,' 'Billabong gold,' 'Son of Billabong,' and 'Billabong Riders.
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Seven children's classic volumes (AF), Pollyanna,' by Eleanor H. Porter (1954), 'My Brillant Career,' by Miles Franklin (1990), 'McKenzie's boots,' by Michael Noonan (1987), 'More William,' by Michael Crompton (1947), 'Anne of Ingleside,' by L.M. Montgomery (1957), 'Rainbow Valley,' by L.M. Montgomery (1955), and 'Anne of the Island,' by L.M. Montgomery (1956)
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Three children's classic hardback picture books, the story of Shadow the rock Wallaby,' by Leslie Rees, 'Pompey was a Penguin,' by Thomas Wyatt Bagshawe (1946), and 'Nipper the little bull Pup,' by Dorothy K. L'Hommedieu (1943).
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A limited edition boxed hardback volume: 'The Challenge 1983,' edited by Philip Gore, Published by Lyon Productions, Sydney, 1984. Black leather bound. Folio size. The book rests in a lined rosewood box with brass plate. In original packaging and excellent condition. 1000 copies made (unnumbered edition).
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A limited edition boxed hardback volume: 'The Challenge 1983,' edited by Philip Gore, Published by Lyon Productions, Sydney, 1984. Black leather bound. Folio size. The book rests in a lined rosewood box with brass plate. In original packaging and excellent condition. 1000 copies made (unnumbered edition).
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A limited edition boxed hardback volume: 'The Challenge 1983,' edited by Philip Gore, Published by Lyon Productions, Sydney, 1984. Black leather bound. Folio size. The book rests in a lined rosewood box with brass plate. In original packaging and excellent condition. 1000 copies made (unnumbered edition).
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A limited edition boxed hardback volume: 'The Challenge 1983,' edited by Philip Gore, Published by Lyon Productions, Sydney, 1984. Black leather bound. Folio size. The book rests in a lined rosewood box with brass plate. In original packaging and excellent condition. 1000 copies made (unnumbered edition).
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A Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range 2-rail O-scale Yellowstone model train (2-8-8-4) #234, 3rd rail Sunset models. BG no. 41290. Some fading to original box, train has been used. Operating headlight, marker and tender lights, illuminated number boards.
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A north Pacific 3-rail O-scale Yellowstone model train (2-8-8-4) #5000, Anniversary Series, 3rd rail Sunset models. Equipped with TMCC, digital train sounds, smoke unit, directional lighting and Pittman motor. Features a detailed cab interior, opening hatch doors and forward-neutral-reverse operation. Length 81.3 cm
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A Virginian 3-rail O-scale model train (2-10-10-2), 3rd rail Sunset models. Featuring a fully detailed backhead, Pittman smooth drive motor and 56 inch radius track minimum. Train has never been run.
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A Marklin 1 gauge badische Dampflok P8 N0 55981 locomotive with tender and can be operated using A/C, D/C or Digital with original box and manual, condition is good the the driver has has come away from the loco but is not damages, box has a few tears and tap marks. Please note: This lot is part of a deceased estate and have been in storage for some time, our opinion of condition is based purely on physical inspection only.
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A Marklin 1 gauge KWStE T18 5524 locomotive and can be operated using A/C, D/C or Digital with original box and manual., condition good, box missing bottom section. Please note: This lot is part of a deceased estate and have been in storage for some time, our opinion of condition is based purely on physical inspection only.
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A MArklin 1 gauge 7310 Tenderlokomotive T9 55910 locomotive with original box, condition good. Please note: This lot is part of a deceased estate and have been in storage for some time, our opinion of condition is based purely on physical inspection only.
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A Marklin 1 gauge 'Sandfly' locomotive and can be operated using A/C, D/C or Digital with manual., condition good, Please note: This lot is part of a deceased estate and have been in storage for some time, our opinion of condition is based purely on physical inspection only.
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A Marklin 1 gauge 55001 live steam locomotive and tender marked Deutsche Reichsbahn 89 6223, with operation manual and supplement. Condition, missing controller Average some corrosion. Please note: This lot is part of a deceased estate and have been in storage for some time, our opinion of condition is based purely on physical inspection only.
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