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Special Two Day Auction, Day 1, Directors Selection — Vickers & Hoad Auctioneers
| Auction House: | Vickers & Hoad Auctioneers | Number of lots recorded: | 967 |
| Sale Title: | Special Two Day Auction, Day 1, Directors Selection | Lots with images: | 967 |
| Auction Location: | Sydney | Prices available: | 623 |
| Date: | 25-Mar-2017 |
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Antique 19th century miniature portrait of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronte, approx 15.5 cm x 13.4 cm including frame
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Choice Australian military World War II / World War II era slouch hat by Hatcraft Pty. Ltd. Dated 1942, complete with pre war and wartime puggaree and embroidered general officer rank badge.
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A fine group of Australian Staff Corps, RAA, AFA badges, titles, buttons, etc. Approximately 100 items.
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Choice and rare Australian Artillery bandsman's uniform consisting of;i) dark blue tunic complete with RAA buttons, buttons on tail are EviiR. Of 1902-10 date and reissued in the 1930s;ii) trousers appear to be of 1940s date.
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A sterling silver statue of a soldier prone and firing marked Mappin & Webb, London, 2000's approx 24 cm long, 8 cm wide, 8 cm excluding the wooden base
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A choice antique Imperial German cavalry officers sword with scabbard by I.M. Esser of Cologne. (With Weyersberg Kirschbaum proofs) Highest quality carved pipe back blade of damascus steel with extensive blue and gilt decoration, marked 'Eisenhauer' Complete with sword knot.
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A fine rare pair of antique Paris made flintlock pocket pistols. Half stocked in walnut with steel furniture, turn-off cannon barrels. In a later case with incorrect accoutrements.
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Australian Artillery ORs blue tunic by Norman Harris of Lidcombe circa 1935, complete with buttons, RAA shoulder titles, layers embroidered badge
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Naval bust of the figure head of HMS Hastings 'Last of the wooden walls of England' celebrating the centenary of East India Ship. Silver plate on an ebonised wooden plinth, approx 18 cm high overall
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Mahony, Frank Prout (1862 - 1916) An important framed watercolour & pastel of a mounted trooper of an Australian Militia unit circa 1900, from the artists estate & authenticated with studio stamp at lower right, the upper body of the trooper is unfinished, exhibited at 'Frank P. Mahony Colonial Artist (162-1916) in 1984. Approx 73 cm x 62 cm
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A choice English percussion blunderbuss by Baker of Burringdon Street London. Brass handle of traditional form fitted with spring bayonet. Side action lock with half cock safety. Engraved brass mounted walnut stock. Complete with original brass mounted ramrod. Approx 76 cm long. (The blunderbuss is from a direct descent of original owner who worked to guard money wagons for a bank., in Tasmania to be used as protection from Bush Rangers etc.)
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A superb antique presentation sword of the Scottish rifle by Thurkle of London, based on the pattern 1826 rifle officer's sword with post 1895 pattern blade, but of a far higher standard. Beautifully embossed plated steel guard with Queen Victoria crown, silver wire bound ivory grip. The blade finely etched with Queen Victoria cypher, 'Scottish Rifles' and presentation 'Presented to Colonel A.H. Courtenay Commandant 3rd and 4th Battalion Scottish Rifles by his brother officers on the wedding and 28 years…
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Ivorex portrait of HRH Prince Henry Melbourne. Centenary 1834-1934 marked Arthur Osborne made in England, approx 28.5 cm x 18 cm overall
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Choice and rare Australian military mess dress jacket circa 1900 in dark blue and red with rank insignia of a Colonel, flaming bomb badges (one in pocket).
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Scarce late 18th / early 19th century sword with scabbard. Embossed brass mounted ivory grip, curved fullered blade, brass scabbard engraved '18th regiment'
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A fine group of Australian military buttons, officer's whistles, letters, numbers, titles, shoulder straps, 'Malaya' medal bars. Approximately 125 items.
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Choice Australian military officer's mess dress uniform circa 1910 consisting of;i) jacket by Chorley of Sydney with GvR buttons, rank insignia (Colonel), ii) waistcoat, iii) trousers.
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A fine group of Australian military buttons, medal ribbons, general officer's collar tabs and buttons, identity discs. Approximately 120 items.
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Choice and rare Australian military officer's mess dress uniform consisting of;i) jacket by Kitchener & Co. of Sydney dated 1932, complete with enamelled collar badges of Australian Instructional Corps, rank insignia (Colonel), ii) trousers.
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A fine group of Australian military artillery and general officer's buttons, and pips. Approximately 190 items.
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Antique mid 19th century French percussion pistol, Officially converted from flintlock, approx 41 cm long
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Australian World War II era officer's peaked cap complete with blackened badge and buttons, by Chorley of Sydney.
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Choice Australian military World War II / World War II era uniform consisting of;i) battle dress jacket dated 1945 complete with buttons, medal ribbons, rank insignia (Major General), ii) trousers.
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High Quality old Indonesian wedong and scabbard. Very heavy blade of hand forged steel. Silver mounted hand grip of bird's head form, well carved wooden scabbard., approx 47 cm long & shorter
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Australian military World War II / World War II era officer's uniform consisting of;i) tunic complete with buttons, titles, rank insignia (lieutenant), colour patches, ii) trousers
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Choice Australian military World War II / World War II era officer's uniform consisting of: i) tunic by Chorley of Sydney dated 1943 complete with belt, artillery buttons, medal ribbons, collar tabs, rank insignia (Major General equerry to the Queen), ii) trousers, same maker and date.
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Australian military pair of jodhpurs by Kitchener & Co. of Sydney, appear to be 1930s era.
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World War I medical chest, belonged to Australian soldier George Patterson, who went on to form famed advertising agency GPY&R, approx 70 cm x 40 cm x 40 cm
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Antique French military related mantle clock, showing young figure in soldiers attire along with flags & cannon, no key, has pendulum
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Big game hunter's belt axe / hammer with combination knife and tools incorporated in the grip, approx 24 cm long
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German World War II / World War II officers dress sword, nickel plated brass mounts, leather scabbard, approx 94 cm long
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Choice British military officer's mess dress uniform consisting of;i) jacket by Daniels & Co. dated 1931, complete with rank insignia of Brigadier General equerry to the Queen and EiiR on epaulettes;ii) trousers.
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Australian military World War II / World War II era officer's tunic by Chorley of Sydney (dated 1943) complete with buttons, rank insignia (Lieutenant), collar badges, titles, colour patches.
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Choice and rare Australian military World War II / World War II era WAAC uniform consisting of;i) khaki tunic complete with belt buttons, titles, rank insignia, collar badges and colour patches, ii) khaki skirt, iii) khaki blouse, iv) tie.
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Rare Australian military ORs blues tunic complete with buttons (EviiR), shoulder boards with pre World War I RAA titles.
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A very nice US civil war. Union officers belts with a very nice highly quality brass buckle, fitted with a single sword hanging loop. In its original black japanned metal case. With embossed name & retailer. 'M.V Allien & co. New York' approx 7 cm buckle, 114 cm belt L, 35 cm long
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Choice and rare Australian World War I / World War II era AWAS uniform consisting of;i) khaki cotton blouse with detachable collar in pocket (1943 dated), ii) tunic (dated 1943) complete with blackened buttons, badges and colour patches, iii) pair of shoes, iv) pair of leather gloves, v) hat (dated 1942) with puggaree and badge.
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Choice Australian military Korean War era officer's tunic complete with buttons, collar tabs and rank insignia of Major General.
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Australian military Korean War era uniform consisting of: i) khaki battle dress jacket (dated 1952), ii) 3 pairs of khaki trousers (dated 1952).
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Victorian military presentation cigar or cheroot case, with hinge flip top lid in sterling silver, engraving to body marked Sampson Mordan, London 1885, approx 141g,11 cm long
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Figure of a Parachute regimental soldier, on an ebonised base marked LCC, London, Approx 24 cm high ex base
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Choice Australian military Korean War era officer's blues uniform consisting of;i) tunic complete with buttons, collar tabs and rank insignia of Major General, ii) trousers.
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Civil War Era - Three pound cannon ball,.58 cal 3 ring star base,.58 cal ring U/S minie &.69 cal Musket ball (4)
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Good quality English single shot percussion pistol by Harcourt of Ipswich. Octagonal barrel of 45 cal. Captive ramrod. Chequered grip with devils mask butt plate, concealed trigger and silver escutcheon plate. John Harcourt of Ipswich was known for quality weapons. Recorded working between 1780 and 1830
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Replica helmet plates: i) AGA No.1. S.A. Company, ii) S.A. Militia Artillery, iii) S.A. Artillery, iv) Victorian Permanent Forces, v) Victorian Artillery, vi) NSW Artillery, vii) Fremantle Artillery, viii) Perth Artillery Volunteers, ix) Albany Volunteer Artillery, x) Launceston Volunteer Artillery, xi) Queensland State emblem, xii) Queensland Artillery, xiii) Royal Artillery, xiv) Royal Australian Artillery, EviiR, xv)
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