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Sporting & General Memorabilia — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:1,015
Sale Title:Sporting & General MemorabiliaLots with images:622
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:676
Date:30-Mar-2009
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Aviation sheet music, the 'rial post, descriptive fantasia. 'roplane pictured on cover. Cover in good condition the remaining pages fair. Pilot Gustav Hamel. 27 x 36 cm
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Caricatures By Low c1915, David Dow's Australians of Today and Yesterday collected from the Sydney Bulletin and other sources. 110 pg of caricaturers from The Melbourne Bulletin's most important newspaper artist and inscribed to Edmund Fisher, who for many years was the Manager of the Bulletin. 36 x 25/1/2 cm. Good condition, some silverfish nibbling to covers however, interior intact and in fine condition. Rare with inscription. limited edition, # 74/250
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1920 Royal Visit to Melbourne of H.R.H, the Prince of Wales: a rare assortment containing souvenir Program and itinerary; a rare pamphlet of the Masonic grand Lodge of Victoria, special Communication to H.R.H. a Physical Training display by the Education Department of Victoria; and a copy of the Age Newspaper, 1 June l920. A very collectible assortment.
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Royal Visits: Books The Visit of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of York To Western Australia, May 1927, published by Fred Simpson, Government Printer [Perth, 1927]; The Royal Visit to Western Australia, 26th March to 1st April, 1954 published by The Council of the City of Perth [Perth, 1954]; also Christmas Card from H.M.S.'Duke of Edinburgh' (launched 1904, scrapped 1920). (3 items)
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c1930s albums (2), with a range of photographs (c103), view folders (2) and ephemera (c40 items), the photos include Nz, maoris, Sydney (noted one showing 1933 5th Bodyline Test), Buchan Caves and Warrnambool; ephemera includes 1937 Dunedin Jockey Club programmes (2)
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Albert Namatjira: Set of 6 different Christmas Cards by Albert Namatjira, with envelopes, c1950
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James Bond 007: From Russia, With Love by Ian Fleming [The Book Club, London, 1956], hardcover with some faults to dust-jacket
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The Rolling Stones: Ephemera including The Rolling Stones by Maughan [London, c1963]; The Rolling Stones Book No.29 October 1966; tour guides The Sensational Rolling Stones [Hasings, 1965] and Rolling Stones 76. (4 items)
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Sports Books, noted The Best Ever Australian Sports Writing by Headon [Melbourne, 2001]; Running with the Ball by Mancini and Hibbins [Melbourne, 1987]; The Sporting Image - A Pictorial History of Queenslanders at Play by Howell and Brown [Brisbane, 1989]; Pageantry of Sport by Arlott and Daley [New York, 1968]. (35 items)
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Book Collection c1970 including, travel, literature, war memorials etc. Large assortment, good value. (100+)
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Victoria Illustrated 1834-1984 edited and signed by Payinting and Grant [Melbourne, 1985], presentation copy #2758. Silver stamped blue cloth binding with matching slipcase. In mint condition
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Bruce Ruxton's Award Albums c1990s, comprising O.B.E. Award album including official citation of award, range of congratulatory letters (250) with signatures; A.M. Award album (350+ letters and 50 cards); Wedding and Engagement Albums (120 ephemera +125 letters and 270 cards). Fascinating reading about a fascinating man. (18 albums)
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Graphoscope Stereo-Viewer Graphoscope F.T. Depose, stamped on viewer, very rare and highly decorated French table viewer, in a walnut veneered wooden box which is also the transport case and stand, when boxed, 21 x 24 cm.
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Oak Camera Tripods, c1900s, all in good condition. (10)
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Glass Slide Projector c1900, for parts only. Both lenses are included, for the restorer
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Camera Assortment including, Campro Cine Camera Projector, Auca 35 mm hand held camera, Sve Filmstrip, plus assorted filmstrips, 2 Russian Camera Catalogues and 1 photography book. (3)
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Magic Lantern, Perken, Son and Rayment c1900, near complete in restorable condition. Missing silde tray. Not converted to electricity. In need of a good clean and new bellows. Good value
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Magic Lantern c1900, The King London, in original condition with original kerosene lamp, 38 x 79 x 32, mahogany, missing slide and lens. Restoration is possible
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Magic Lantern c1900, Ross London. Appears to be a theatrical or industrial lantern. 62 x 84 x 33, electrical, good condition. Seems to be complete. A restorer's delight
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Thornton-Pickard wood and brass camera, 1/2-plate triple extension camera with brass plaque the Favourite Victo specially made for Harringtons Ltd, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane. Tornton Pickard-Beck Symmetrical lens. Included are six double dark slides and tripod
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Double Dark Wooden Slides c1900, assorted sizes all in good condition (13)
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Pathe Baby 9.5 MM Film Projector c1912, all original Pathe Baby hand crank projector, including one film canister, A large polychrome rendition of a rooster (Pathe's trademark) is on the case cover. In used original condition
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Magic lantern slides c1920, housed in mahogany dove-tailed box with leather straps, views of Venice, Ceylon, Spain and other European cities. All in wonderful condition. (75)
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Magic lantern slides c1920, views of the Middle East including, Lebanon, Jordan, Isr'l, Arabia and many others. Slides in reasonable condition in wood case. (80+)
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Magic Lantern Slides c1920, housed in a dove-tailed spruce box marked Primus British Made, are six complete sets of magic lantern slides comprising, Curfew Must Not Ring, Alice in Wonderland, Poor Jeremi, Jack and the Giant Killer, Nellies Prayer and one unknown set. Almost impossible to fine complete sets for sale. Here are six in one attractive box. All in fine condition. (80+)
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Magic Lantern Slides c1920, Primarily of the Middle East including, Jordan, Israel and others. In reasonable condition in pine box. (50)
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Ertel-Werke Filmette 1 35 MM Cine camera with polished oak case and hand crank revolving tripod, Tessar 1/2.7 F=50 mm lens, removable hand crank and 60m film cassettes
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Brass Lenses c1900 comprising, large unmarked lens 11 x 8 cm with aperture adjustment, Dallmeyer portrait lens #2638, J.H. Dallmeyer #2 lantern lens patent London. All in good condition. (3)
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Photosniper Spy camera rifle shoulder mount c1940: in original metal box with some parts missing, including original lens and filter. A very rare item most collectible
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Linhof Super Technika 5 x 7 Model IV c1956, Schneider-Kreuznach lens, x enar 1:4.5/210. 5 x 7 model in good working condition
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Camera And Photographic Assortment c1960s, including, cameras, bulbs, condensors, straps and other related items. Great value. (200+)
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Remainder Of Photographic And Camera Collection c1960s, including a grab bag of photographic related merchandise. Cameras, developing equipment, photo paper, straps, cases etc. Must view. (200+)
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Photographic Grab Bag c1960, assortment of developing plates, filma, bulbs and other related items. (qty)
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Remainder Of Camera Collection comprising, Leitz Wetzlar Slide Projector w/ original case, Kodak Carousel Projector, Nikon Stereoscope viewer. Condition varies, must view. (3)
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Camera Assortment, c1960-80 including Canon, Minolta, Kodak, Fujica, Purma, Olympus and others. Mixed condition. (30 items)
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Assorted Cameras, 1960-80 including, Yashica, Dacora, Kodak, Minolta, Olympus etc. Mixed Condition. (30)
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Mamiya Universal Press Camera including, pistol grip mount, 6.7 back, Mamiya-Sekor 1:3.5 lens f+100 mm. In good working condition
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Carlton Ware: Embossed Foxglove Pattern large yellow footed bowl, 28 cm long (shape 1879) complete with pair of salad servers, all good condition; together with a green Foxglove basket-bowl (shape 1884) with brown branch handle (repaired chip to one leaf), 27 cm long. (4 items)
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Royal Doulton tiny character jugs Dickens series, including Scrooge and 7 others, one duplication. All in fine condition, no chips, cracks or wear. (8)
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Miniature Royal Doulton character jugs comprising, the Poacher (6515), Santa Claus (6706), Robinson Crusoe (6546), Sancho Panca (6518), old salt (6557), the Lawyer (6524), the Bobby (6763), Robin hood (6541), long John silver (6512). All in mint condition. (9)
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Miniature Royal Doulton character jugs comprising, Tony Weller, Merlin (6543), Bacchus (6521), Jayne Seymour (6747), Auld Mac (6253), mark Twain (6758), Henry VIII (6648), Gone Away (6545). All in mint condition. (8)
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Miniature Royal Doulton character jugs comprising, old Charley (6046), Aramis (6508), Neptune (6555), Rip van Winkle (6517), Mad Hatter (6606), the Falconer (6547), lobster man (6552), Captain Ahab (6522), Porthos (6516). All in mint condition. (9)
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Miniature Royal Doulton character jugs comprising, Neptune (6555), Catherine Parr (6252). Veteran Motorist (6641), North American Indian (6665), the Sleuth (6639), Athos (6509), Beefeater (6251), Falstaff (6519). All in mint condition. (8)
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Miniature Royal Doulton character jugs comprising, Catherine Howard (6693), Catherine of Aragon (6658), Anne Boleyn (6651), Beefeater (6251), John Barleycorn, Tony Weller (5531) A mark, Robin hood (6705) A mark, Tony Philpot (6042) A mark. All in mint condition. (8)
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Miniature Royal Doulton character jugs comprising, fat boy a mark, Don Quixote (6511), John Peel a mark, George Washington (6825), Sairey Gamp (6045), Paddy a mark, Mr. Macauber a mark, John Peel a mark. All in mint condition. (8)
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Small Royal Doulton character jugs comprising, Sairy Gamp (5528), unknown a mark, Honest measure, London Bobby (6762), walrus and the Carpenter (6600), unknown a mark. All in mint condition. (6)
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Small Royal Doulton character jugs comprising, Sir Henry Doulton (6703) international collector's club, Michael Doulton (6808) signed limited edition collector's club, John Doulton (6646) international collector's club, Charles Dickens limited edition collector's club #714 of 7500, Dick Turpin (6536), Catherine Parr (6751), the Guardsman (6771), the Poacher (6467), Dick Turpin, Mine Host (6470). (10)
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Ceramic character jugs and others: Artone mini character (jugs) (5) ; Lancaster Toby jugs etc (3); Sterling Pottery (5) ; Studio B Baker (1), Beswick Laurel and Hardy salt and pepper shakers (1), Hampton gravy boat (1). All fine condition. (16)
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SylvaC pottery Mini jugs: Gaffer (2), Cabby (2): Mr. Wolfe: Colonel, Mr Pickwick, I unknown: Leprachaun, plus two Staffordshire small jugs. All fine except Staffordshire has small chips. (12)
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Royal Doulton Character Pieces comprising, Winston Churchill x 2 (Small and Mini), Falstaff Teapot with lid. All in mint condition. (3)
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Royal Doulton Doultonville Mini character jugs: Mr Litigate, Pat parcel, Capt. Salt, Charlie Cheers, Alderman Mace, the Pulse, Monseur Chasseur, Betty Bates, Mr Furrow, Miss Studious, Madame crystal, Alter Sagger, the Potter, flora fushia, Fred Feerless, Capt. Prop, Len Lifeboat, Major green, Mike mineral, Fred Fly. Mr. Brisket, Mr Tonsil, Miss Nostrum, Mrs Loan. A wonderful mint collection at great value. (24)
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Royal Doulton large character jugs: the Fireman (6697), Granny (5521), the Antagonists series comprising, (civil war (6698) 4430/9500, Siege of Yorktown (6749)) 3160/9500, Alamo (6729) 2101/9500, little Big horn (6712) 2241/9500. (6)
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Scat Ceramics c1980 comprising two bird statues: a Leadbeater Cockatoo (44 cm), and a Galios Cockatoo (35 cm). Both in beautiful condition. (2)
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1935 Ardath sports Champions (title in 2 lines - rarer New Zealand issue) (50); plus 1935 cricket, Tennis and golf Celebrities (50). G/VG. (total 100)
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1936-37 Players Motor Cars 1st Series [50] and 2nd Series [50], both mounted in their Players albums. (100)
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c1940s-80s trade cards, noted Weeties, Stamina, G-men, Sanitarium, Colgate-Palmolive, Malties; football cards (25) including one scarce Easi Oats. Poor/G. (Total c546)
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Victorian Exhibition 1861 and London international Exhibition 1862, both in one Victorian Government report. Also, photographs (4) by Fred Boissonnas for the 1896 Swiss National Exhibition. All in very good condition. Phtographs mounted, image size 22 x 15 cm. (5 items)
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1896-97 Berlin international Exposition: Exhibition postcard used at Exhibition, 5Pf Ptpo postcards each cancelled with Exhibition cancel, postcards and set of three promotional labels. Fine. (18 items)
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1897 Leipzig Industrial Fair and Exposition: Postcards and set of four Promotional Labels, 2 inscribed at base with Company names. Fine. (15 items)
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1897 Hamburg International Exposition and Trade Fair: Group of four postcards. Fine. (4 items)
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1897 Vienna Jubilee Exposition: Range of postcards and Exhibition label for the Exhibition celebrating 50th Year of Emperor Francis Joseph's reign. Fine. (10 items)
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Paris Exposition Universelle Internationale medal, 1900, in bronze, designed by J.C.Chaplain. Fine condition. The 1900 Olympics were part of the 1900 Exposition, and as no participation medals were made, collectors often add this medal to their collection.
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1905-06 Earls Court Exhibition: Mounted collection of postcards featuring scenes relating to various aspects of the Exhibition. Good condition. (23 items)
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1906 Milan Exposition: Mounted collection of official postcards, Publicity labels and 1906 (June) Official Exposition postcard cancelled with Exhibition datestamp. Fine. (10 items)
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1906 Colonial Exposition Marseilles: Mounted collection of official postcards including 1906 (May 10) postcard with scene of the Exposition Pavilion cancelled with Exposition datestamp. Fine. (13 items)
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O 1907 Jamestown USa Exposition: Mounted collection of official postcards incl. Opening Ceremony, range of Official postcards (some used at the Exposition) and 1907 US commem. issue to 5c (2c used). Good condition. (46 items)
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1908 Franco-British Exhibition: extensive collection of postcards in album covering scenes of most of the Pavilions, Tuck Oilettes, Entente Cordiale series, Valentine & Sons series, range of advertising cards for exhibitors at the Exhibition, Franco-British Exhibition cancels on cards, Valentines official cards and a wide range of humorous and other cards. No duplication and a fine group. (note: the 1908 London Olympics were part of this exhibition). (170 items)
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1908 Ballymaclinton - Shepherds Bush Exhibition: mounted collection of postcards featuring scenes of the Exhibition with 7 cards franked with the Ballymaclinton Shepherds Bush Exhibition datestamp. Condition good, 1 damaged. (11 items)
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1908 Brazil International Exposition Rio De Janiero: Mounted collection of postcards featuring scenes of the Exhibition incl.1908 Brazil 100R commem. issued for the Exhibition. Fine condition. (19 items)
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1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Seattle: Mounted collection of postcards, cancels and stamps relating to the Exhibition, including Arctic Club Seattle cover to New York with slogan cancel; Exhibition slogan on postcard to Nsw and 1909 2c carmine imperf. single and perf 12 used commems. Fine condition. (17 items)
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1911 Roubaix International Exhibition: Collection of postcards issued for the Exhibition mounted on leaves. Fine condition. (16 items)
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1939 golden gate international Exposition: Remarkable photographs of the construction of the different sites for the exposition. 26 x 29 cm format, each picture has a typewritten description of the subject. Plus two other pictures. A remarkable photographic account. (16 items)
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Nautiloid fossil, Orthoceras, Devonian period (c380 million years old) from Erfoud area, Morocco
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Leaf Fossil, Glossopteridales, Permian period (c260 million y.o.) from Kains Flat, Nsw, Australia
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Ammonite fossil, unidentified species, Jurassic period (c180 million years old) from Madagascar
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Ammonite Fossil, Hildoceras, Jurassic period (c180 million y.o.) from Whitby, Yorks., England
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Ammonite Fossil, Unidentified species, Jurassic period (c180 million y.o.) from Madagascar
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Ammonite fossil, Dactylioceras, Jurassic period (c180 million years old) from Holzmaden, Germany.
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Plesiosaur tooth fossil, Plesiosaur Mauritanicus, Cretaceous period (c100 million years old) from Khouribga, Morocco
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Ammonite fossil, Labeceras, Cretaceous period (c100 million years old) from Walsh river, Qld, Australia
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Ammonite Fossil, Unidentified species, Cretaceous period (c100 million y.o.) from Agadir, Morocco
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Dinosaur Vertebrae, Unidentified species, Cretaceous period (c100 million y.o.) from Utah, Usa
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Fish fossil, Knightia, Eocene period (approx. 50 million years old) from Wyoming, USA
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Fish fossil, Diplomystus, Eocene period (approx. 50 million years old) from Wyoming, USA
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15ct. Edwardian gold ring with diamonds c1900, set with 9 x 1pt diamonds. Delicate open work in good condition
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Rdl pocket watch c1900, in original rare celluloid carrying case. Stainless steel case, watch not working but in repairable condition. Pin set, made in Germany
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Yellow Gold Diamond And Ruby Ring c1930, 18ct gold, set with one brilliant cut diamond, 2 old-cut diamonds, and 6 baguette cut rubies. The centre diamond is 1.25cts graded as fancy yellow colour with VS clarity. The outer diamonds weigh 0.36cts H/P1, poor make, slight chipping. The rubies measure approximately 4.0 x l.17 mm, medium pinkish colour. Ring weight 13.4 grams. A very interesting deco design, in fine condtion
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14ct white gold ring with centre pearl and surrounding diamonds (0.90ct). Total weight +6.10 grams
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18ct yellow gold chain with 9ct yellow gold citrine pendant. Total weight + 5.30 grams
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18ct yellow gold butterfly necklace with semi-precious stones and diamonds, (diamonds = .20ct). Total weight = 5.30 grams
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18ct white gold parve stud diamond earrings (diamonds total = 0.40ct). Total weight = 3.60 grams
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Platimum diamond brooche with a ruby, topaz, amethyst, peridot, sapphire and diamond, single diamond 0.15ct., total surrounding diamonds = 0.60 ct, total weight = 11.20 grams
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Antique platinum brooch with diamonds (diamonds (0.50 ct) and red garnets. Total weight + 8.20 grams
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18ct white gold earrings with citrine stones and diamonds (diamond weight + 0.22 ct). Total weight = 2.70 grams
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Ivory, Gold, Silver, Cloisonne And Jade c1950 comprising, gold clad over copper mans shirt bangle bracelet, barley twist silver and ivory bangle, cloisonne bracelets (2), black jade bracelet, carved ivory necklace elephant theme, small white sapphire and stone hinged ring. all in fine condition. (7)
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9ct Gold Ring with 5 garnets. Total weight + 2 grams
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Geological Sketch Map Of Queensland (1908), folding map with hard covers. Printed at the Government printing office, Brisbane. In reasonable condition, separations between folds of map
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Preston Real Estate Maps c1937, comprising, The Gower Estate East Preston (2); Tyler Street Estate Preston. All in good condition. (3)
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Road Maps And Brochures c1930 -70 mostly Australian few American including, Sydney (early pictures of bridge), Melbourne, Harrogate, Queensland, Canberra, Tasmania, New York City and other related locations. All in good condition (21)
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Algeria: Hugh Johnson: Algeria (L'Algerie) map [Edinburgh, c1864], original coloured lithograph, good condition, overall 58 x 47 cm. Detailed map of Algeria with inset maps of Algeirs, Oran and Constantine
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