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Australian & Colonial History — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

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Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:504
Sale Title:Australian & Colonial HistoryLots with images:504
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:340
Date:17-Oct-2016
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Primitive wall shelves, Australian cedar, late 19th century, 65 cm high, 81 cm wide, 17 cm deep
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A Pembroke table, Australian red cedar, 19th century
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A spatter work Monk's chair with initials 'S.R.', late 19th century
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A Colonial extension dining table with 2 leaves, Australian red cedar with shaped octagonal legs, mid 19th century, 74 cm high, 119 cm diameter (when closed), extends to 241 cm
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A farmhouse kitchen table, kauri pine, circa 1880, 74 cm high, 155 cm wide, 89 cm deep
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An upholstered walnut hall seat, Melbourne origin, circa 1900, 200 cm across the arms
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An Australian Arts & Crafts fire screen with carved wedgedtail eagle and Waratahs, New South Wales origin, circa 1900, 87 cm high, 56 cm wide
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Heart chair or Germanic Moravian chair, stained pine, mid 19th century, from the Victorian goldfields collected at Natimuk., Note: Illustrated 'Australian Country Furniture' by Juliana and Toby Hooper, fig. 38
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A Georgian revival card table with label 'C.J. Rojo, Swanston Street, European Labour Only', fiddleback blackwood, early 20th century, 79 cm high, 92 cm wide, 46 cm deep (closed)
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A three fold fire screen, fiddleback blackwood, kauri pine and cedar, circa 1895, 92 cm high, 95 cm wide
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A side table, Australian cedar, circa 1880, 76 cm high, 85 cm wide, 49 cm deep
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An Australian carved oak hall chair monogrammed 'N.O.' with Victorian Railways label on the back, circa 1900
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An Edwardian wardrobe, huon pine and cedar, circa 1905, 198 cm high, 135 cm wide 52 cm deep
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An over mantel mirror with hand painted floral panels, 'Dimond Bros.' label on the back, late 19th century, 74 x 117 cm
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A pair of hall chairs, Australian cedar, circa 1880
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A parquetry fire screen, blackwood, maple, musk and walnut, circa 1900, 67 cm high, 51 cm wide, 18 cm deep
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A chest of drawers, Australian cedar, New South Wales origin, circa 1850, 107 cm high, 107 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A collection of 6 bronze and cast iron cowbells and stands, the largest bell 18 cm high
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A Collection of Davidson cloud glass flower bowls, circa 1930, the largest approximately 36 cm diameter
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A Collection of Davidson cloud glass flower bowls, circa 1930, the largest approximately 34 cm diameter
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Bendigo Pottery Two Rockingham glazed vases, the largest 25 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery Three Rockingham glazed vases, the largest 24 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery Three cobalt glazed vases, the largest 13 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery Three Rockingham and green glazed vases, the largest 23 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery Two jugs and a sugar basin, the largest 23 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery Three Rockingham glazed teapots, the largest 14.5 cm
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Bendigo Pottery Three beehive vases, the largest 22 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery Two Rockingham glazed vases, the largest 27.5 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery Two Rockingham glazed vase and a basket, the largest 26 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery Four treacle glazed vessels, the largest 12 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery Five various coloured glazed vases, the largest 23 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery Four tulip jugs, the largest 11.5 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery Three treacle glazed vase, the largest 25 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery Three treacle glazed vase, the largest 25 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery Two jugs and a vase, the largest 21 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery Jardiniere and matching pieced flower frog, the jardiniere 13 cm high, 36 cm wide, 15 cm deep
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Bendigo Pottery A set of nineteen stemmed wine cups, approximately 12 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery Three salt glazed crocks and a covered casserole dish, the largest 24 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery Eight cobalt glazed vases, the largest 21 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery Six Rockingham glazed vessels, the largest 15 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery Eight apple green glazed canisters and vessels, the largest 21 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery Three Rockingham and treacle glazed two handled vases, the largest 16 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery A collection of salt glazed stoneware vessels and a teapot, the largest 14 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery A collection of salt glazed stoneware canisters, the largest 14 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery A collection fourteen of earthernware jugs, the largest 24.5 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery A collection eighteen of earthernware carafes, the largest 25 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery Two salt glazed jars and brown glazed jug, the jug 22 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery A collection of eight salt glazed canisters, the largest 25 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery Two salt glazed covered cheese dishes, a salt cellar and canister the canister 19 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery A collection of seven salt glazed jugs and two pots, the largest 21 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery A collection of five treacle and mottle glazed vases, the largest 22 cm high
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William Ricketts (1898-1993) An earthenware sculpture modelled with the head of an elder and two boys, incised Wm Ricketts and dated 1947, 16 cm high
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William Ricketts (1898-1993) An earthenware wall plaque modelled with the face of a child, incised Wm Ricketts, 15 cm high
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William Ricketts (1898-1993) Two earthenware wall plaques each modelled with the faces of tribal elders, incised Wm Ricketts, the largest 14.5 cm high
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John A. Barnard Knight (1910-1993) A relief decorated vase, incised Brockware, 20.5 cm high
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John A. Barnard Knight (1910-1993) A relief decorated vase incised Brockware, Janet Grey, 12m high
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John A. Barnard Knight (1910-1993) A green glazed bottle vase, circa 1950 incised Janet Grey, 24 cm high
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John A. Barnard Knight (1910-1993) A pair of fish modelled candlesticks, incised Janet Grey, 14 cm high each
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John A. Barnard Knight (1910-1993) Four spill vases, circa 1950 incised Janet Grey, the largest 14 cm high
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John A. Barnard Knight (1910-1993) A carafe and four small beakers, incised Dorian Sands, the carafe 21 cm high
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Two Casey ware spill vases and a stylised ceramic pigeon, the vases 18 cm high
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Bennett Pottery Five serpentine edge vases incised Bennett, Adelaide, the largest 23 cm high
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Bennett Pottery Three vases and a bowl incised Bennett, Adelaide, the largest 23 cm high
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Bennett Pottery Two circular float bowls and a jardiniere, together with pierced flower frog incised Bennett, Adelaide, the float bowls 27 cm diameter
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Bosley Ware A tall green glazed cylindrical vase impressed Bosley ware, Mitcham, S Aus, 34.5 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery Two treacle glazed jugs and two vases, the largest 15 cm high
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June Dyson (1919-2004) A collection of brown and green glazed vessels and coffee cups and saucers, incised Dyson Aust, the largest 14 cm high
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June Dyson (1919-2004) A collection of brown and yellow glazed earthenware vessels jugs and bowls, incised Dyson Aust, the largest 20 cm high
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June Dyson (1919-2004) A collection of brown and grey glazed earthenware vessels, jugs and coffee set, incised Dyson Aust, the largest 28 cm high
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June Dyson (1919-2004) A collection of Green glazed earthenware vessels, jugs and a lamp base, incised Dyson Aust, the largest 20 cm high
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June Dyson (1919-2004) A collection of polychrome glazed earthenware vessels, jugs and dishes, incised Dyson Aust, the largest 16 cm high
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June Dyson (1919-2004) A collection of cream glazed earthenware ramekins and jugs, incised Dyson Aust, the largest 16 cm high
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June Dyson (1919-2004) A large collection of 'corroboree ware' and two vases incised Dyson Aust, the largest 21.5 cm high
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June Dyson (1919-2004) A collection of yellow glazed earthenware vessels, jugs and canisters, incised Dyson Aust, the largest 22 cm high
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June Dyson (1919-2004) A collection of various glazed earthenware jugs and vessels, incised Dyson Aust, the largest 14 cm high
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June Dyson (1919-2004) A collection of four hand painted wares, incised Dyson Aust, the largest 14 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery A large green and yellow glazed crock, 29 cm high
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A collection of Australian pottery including Bendigo, 19th/20th century, the largest 30.5 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery, A collection of glazed earthenware carafes, the tallest 22 cm high
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Bendigo Pottery A collection of glazed earthenware carafes, tallest 22 cm high
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A tall Huon pine cupboard, circa 1890, 201 cm high, 110 cm wide, 53 cm deep
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A large pine blanket box, 19th century, 64 cm high, 153 cm wide, 63 cm deep
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A brass bound cedar campaign chest, 19th century, 55 cm high, 106 cm wide, 52 cm deep
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A small brass bound cedar campaign trunk, 19th century, 39 cm high, 88 cm wide, 44 cm deep
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A huon pine cupboard, circa 1860, 216 cm high, 142 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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A pharmaceutical bottle, hand blown blue cobalt glass, 19th century, 36.5 cm
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Apothecaries dispensing scales by W.& T. Avery of Birmingham, 2oz capacity. Includes 4 Avery nesting brass weights, plus half scruple to 2 drams weights each stamped with a 'Crown 1847'. 30 cm high, 26 cm wide, 13 cm deep
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Gold Nuggets: Two gold nuggets, total weight 17.5 grams
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Brass volume measures with pouring tops, 7 pieces in 2 boxed sets, stamp 'Victoria' used as the official Government standards, 20th century.
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Gunter's Chain 25 lengths in the 22 yard chain measure, circa 1885, one of two such measures used by the Victorian Government Surveyor's (the other a broken but unused example is believed to still reside at the Government Observatory). Original timber case. Rare
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A gold veined quartz specimen on a timber stand, The timber stand with a plaque inscribed 'The base of this momento is a piece of Messmate timber from a tree about 6 feet in diameter. It was recently removed by Western Mining from an old Bendigo mine where it has under water for 80 years, 13 cm high, 12 cm wide, 8.5 cm deep
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A fine gold nugget found near Kingower Victoria, lovely clean specimen, 133.2 grams (4.28oz)
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A gold nugget, found at Inglewood, Victoria, 54.5 grams
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A gold nugget found near Tarnagulla, Victoria, 86.27 grams
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Banker's gold scales, brass and cast iron, by Avery of London, mid 19th century, 115 cm
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Samuel Douglas Smith Huyghue (1815-1891), The Government Camp, Ballarat 1854, Troops Arriving From Melbourne, Engraving [F.W.Niven & Co.], 13 x 20 cm
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Victorian Government Reports, noted 'Gold Fields Statistics' for 1861 && 1863, Mineral Statistics of Victoria' for 1864, 'Reports of the Mining Surveyors and Registrars' for 1867, 1871, 1875, 1877, 1879 && 1882, Geological Survey of Victoria - Report of Progress' No.V 1878 && No.VII 1884, Memoirs of the Geological Survey of Victoria - No.4 The Ballarat East Gold-Field' & 'No.7 The Deep Leads of Victoria'. Nice group with fold-out maps & illustrations.
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Queensland Miner's Rights: 1874 - 1921 group of (4) 5/- annual Right's issued at Rockhampton, Clermont & Herberton. All different. One endorsed 'Available For All Gold Fields'.
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Miner's Rights - Tasmania: 1892-95 group of 3 Rights issued to George Thomas Roberts at Lefroy, under the provisions of The Gold Fields Regulation Act.
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Western Australia - Miner's Rights: Group of (3) different: August 1894 printed on canvas £1 issued at Coolgardie, February 1896 printed on linen 10/- issued at Coolgardie & May 1905 5/- issued at Kalgoorlie.
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