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Monthly Auction, Day 1 — Barsby Auctions

Auction House:Barsby AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:1,516
Sale Title:Monthly Auction, Day 1Lots with images:710
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:537
Date:20-Jan-2018
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Victorian framed ceramic tile trivett, Three Wysemen of old Went to Sea in a Bowl..' Registered mark for 1883 to base. 15 cm approx square (tile).
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Hand painted portrait miniature, of a lady in a fine filigree frame, signed, 15 cm x 15 cm (frame) approx.
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Pair of antique French mother of pearl and brass opera glasses, in original case
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Vintage ceramic half doll crumb brush, height 15 cm approx (total), together with 2 early composition orange napkin rings.
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Four various early hatpins, together with 2 lace hooks, crochet hook, shell form purse, & scent bottle.
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Two vintage portrait miniatures, in decorative filigree frames, 11 cm x 9 cm (frame) approx.
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Three assorted vintage ceramic plaques, in decorative Roccoco style frames, two with classical scenes, 8 cm x 6 cm (image) approx.
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C18th brass dog collar
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Vintage brass standish, provision for 2 inkwells (inners not available), with rack and wooden ferule. Together with souvenir wood dip pen.
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Antique Midshipman's dirk, circa 1800, has blue & gilt blade, 17 cm long approx.
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Collection of vintage buttons, including shell & glass
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Four vintage bisque & other small dolls, including a half doll
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Vintage metal bear money box, Standing bear, no marks evident. Height 15 cm approx.
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Rare Tiffany vintage six piece desk set, all with stamp Tiffany, New York, including inkwell, pen tray, blotting paper roller, notebook holder, calendar holder and stationery box. Bronze filigree decoration. Circa 1900.
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Case vintage 'Sestrel' marine hand bearing compass, marked for Henry Browne & Son Ltd, Barking and London. Untested, but appears operational. Height 31 cm approx (case).
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Three assorted novelty pin cushions, together with 2 sewing kits with thimbles in novelty shell cases
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Antique coromandel drafting set box, with fitted internal instruments and brass fittings, width 21 cm X depth 12 cm approx
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Lilliput Robot clockwork toy, with original cardboard box (24 cm high), winder key missing, 22 cm high approx
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Rolex Merkur silver ballpoint pen, decorated with symbols of 12 Tribes of Israel. In original package.
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Vintage silver plated cigarette case, with enamel New Zealand badge & a boxed English lighter
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Three ancient Greek early coins, together with a collection of South Sea China shipwreck coins
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Brass elephant head inkwell, on black English ceramic base, height 28 cm approx
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Two miniature Middle Eastern daggers, both in white metal, with inset stone decoration. Length 19 cm approx (each).
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Pair of early automobile interior glass vases, 21.5 cm high approx.
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Two various cased pen sets, including Sheaffer stainless steel ball point and propelling pencil, together with Inoxcrom electroplated gold on stainless steel ballpoint pen.
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Cased drawing set, maker: Halden, complete
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Vintage small microscope, with cast iron body, a second eyepiece and slides, 18 cm high approx together with antique mechanical scales (pan missing)
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C. Baker (London) antique microscope, with various lenses and a fitted carry case, 38 cm high approx
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Quantity of antique & vintage collectables, including an antique spigot, fife, sterling silver sovereign case a/f, miniature horse shoe purse, a vintage weather station, 2 money boxes and other items
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Six volumes: The Sydney Mail newspaper 1914-1918, World War I era, 19th August 1914 - 1st October 1919, each professionally (later) bound volume 45 cm x 35 cm approx with gold printed text on front covers, not every edition in the period is contained
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One volume, Cedric Emanuel limited edition, Australia-This Changing Land,' limited edition # 675/1600, hand signed by the artist, published by Angus & Robertson, 1972.
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French L Marti et Cie mantle clock, with striking movement, in ceramic case (cracked on back), 33 cm high,with pendulum but no key
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Antique German Junghans 'Diana' mystery clock, bezel and clock resting platform missing, 30 cm high (figure of lady)
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Antique figural clock & barometer mantle piece, with sailor boy, ships wheel & anchor on marble base, together with keys, height 23 cm approx
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Seiko quartz Westminster Whillington mantle clock, brushed metal case. Untested. Height 24 cm approx.
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Art deco longcase grandfather clock, with weight driven Westminster chimes striking movement, 187 cm high
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Hentschel longcase grandfather clock, with weight driven Westminster chimes striking movement, 201 cm high
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Whitfield Breacon 19th century American wall clock, mahogany case with key and pendulum
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Edwardian mantel clock, working with key
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French timber bracket clock, working with key
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Rare art nouveau white bronze mantle clock, open dial, surrounded by relief portraits of women, embossed decoration of butterflies to sides. Pendulum available. Unserviced. Height 48 cm approx.
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Art Nouveau German Lenzkirch mantle clock, with timepiece only movement in figural ormolu case, key included, 53 cm high, not in working order
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Antique American kerosene table lamp, with glass reservoir and vaseline ruby glass shade, converted to electricity, 50 cm high approx
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Cased vintage bullet making equipment, case with 2 doors, opening to fitted interior, with various instruments included. Height 17 cm Length 30 cm approx.
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Vintage copper kettle, height 20 cm approx
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Antique Richard Johnson Clapham Morris miner lamp, (Manchester) with oil wick burner, 34 cm high approx (including hook)
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Pair of vintage brass and crystal candlesticks, 23.5 cm high approx.
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Victorian burr walnut dome top tea caddy, with cut brass mounts, interior empty, 24 cm wide, 16 cm high
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Two Australian carved timber bellows, Bilby & possum decorated, 38 cm longest approx.
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HMAS Sydney commemorative timber smokers companion, with enamelled insert to lid 'Wood from H.M.A.S Sydney', 12.5 cm high approx.
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Two matching Italian leather hexagonal boxes, brown leather, with gilt highlights. Booth lidded. Height +6 cm & 9 cm approx.
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Two framed portrait miniatures
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Vintage Sheraton style wooden desk filing box, with fitted sections for stationery. Length 32 cm approx.
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Two framed antique Baxter prints, one with a decorative pressed metal frame, 14.5 cm x 9 cm (largest image)
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Twelve vintage bone handle knifes
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Antique Military/hunting beaker & flask set, in original leather carry case
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Schatz German bulkhead clock, with striking movement, no key, 33 cm wide approx
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Original Odhner pinwheel calculator, made by Odhner, Willgodt Theophil, Sweden, circa 1948-1954, retailer details printed on the front 'Stott & Underwood Pty Ltd / Sydney BW2331', 35 cm wide, 11 cm high approx
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Antique timber and brass bellow, C1850's, length 85 cm approx
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Set of eight antique pewter measuring pub mugs, Circa 1880, height 27 cm approx (tallest)
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Crab form brass ink well
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Antique hand embroidered bead cushion., Christmas pattern, with central embossed beadwork flower, on velvet cushion, with garlands of beadwork to border. 16 cm approx square.
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Vintage pair of child's shoe lasts, 18 cm long approx.
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Early brass match box holder, embossed brass holder, surrounded by chain border. Height 10 cm approx.
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Antique carved fox head walking stick, with glass eyes, length 72 cm approx
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Two sets of English oak bellows, one being 19th century, 38 cm and 52 cm long
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Antique walnut & cut brass desk set, 26.5 cm wide, and a vintage commemorative letter opener
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Vintage set English 'The Viking' kitchen scales, marked for F.J. Thornton & C. Ltd, Wolverhampton. Black with brass basin and fittings, together with set of 5 iron weights, for 100 grams through 1 kilogram, and set 5 brass weights, for 5 grams through 50 grams.
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Vintage carved wood book rest, carved thistle and leaf decoration. (As inspected: supports to back available, but require reattachment). 23 cm X 31 cm approx.
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Four Georg Jensen stainless steel bowls, including graduated 3 piece set of bowls, and 1 handled bowl. Diameter 17 cm approx (handled bowl).
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Three natural agate slices, width 29 cm approx
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Two vintage French skipping ropes
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Vintage Minette Leather telephone handset, Telecom Australia label to base with serial number 550/1.
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Art Deco era TMC bakelite telephone, with bell ring and diaphragm speaker, 25 cm x 25 cm approx
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Bakelite Pyramid telephone, with bell ring and diaphragm speaker
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Antique Ericsson Pmg telephone exchange, 56 cm wide, 33 cm deep, 39 cm high
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Heath & Co English mahogany & brass ships binnacle, London, Patrol Type No. 875, with compass, the whole in weathered condition, 138 cm high
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Coalbrookdale cast iron stick stand, 77 cm high approx.
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Antique writing box/slope, brass bound with key and inkwell, 35 cm x 25 cm, 14.5 cm approx.
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Victorian papier mache writing slope box, with shell inlay, 32.5 cm wide, 26.5 cm deep, 10 cm high (closed)
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Decorative antique box, with metal music motifs, 10.5 cm x 25 cm, 5 cm high approx.
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Victorian wood cased music box, three bell movement, which appears operational. Length 49 cm Height 23 cm approx. Length of cylinder 16 cm approx.
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Victorian walnut & mother of pearl work box, 35 cm x 25 cm, 15 cm high approx., damage to lid
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Victorian rosewood writing slope, engraved dedication dated 1865, secret compartment with two original inkwells and two drawers, crack to lid & missing escutcheon, 35 cm x 25 cm, 14.5 cm high approx.
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Georgian mahogany tea caddy, sarcophagus shape, with two lidded compartments, 22.5 wide, 13 cm high approx
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Vintage Australian hand made wood box, with wood lining, on quad feet. Height 12 cm Width 28 cm Depth 13 cm.
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Victorian rosewood tea caddy, in vaulted form with rosewood and satinwood stripes to front and top. Length 25 cm approx Height 14.5 cm approx.
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Antique ornate brass inlay dressing box, top opening to fitted interior and lower drawer, width 33 cm X depth 24 cm X height 19 cm
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Late Regency mahogany tea caddy, with sarcophagus shape with 3 section interior on bun feet, 28.5 cm wide x 15 cm deep x 15 cm high
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Antique cigar humidor box, with brass inlay and fittings, width 30 cm X depth 22 cm X height 11 cm approx
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George III tea caddy, of various woods with satinwood sunburst and parquetry sides and back, oak interior with secret compartment and spoon tray
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Victorian burr walnut jewellery casket, in vaulted form with key, brass & ivory decoration
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Georgian rectangular casuarina tea caddy, twin lidded inlaid interior with ivory knobs
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Regency rosewood an amboyna tea caddy, in sarcophagus form with marquetry, ring handles and bun feet
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Antique inlaid timber sewing box, 25 cm x 15 cm, 15 cm high approx., as inspected
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Victorian burr yew glove/trinket box
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Antique hardwood chest, with fitted interior section, and 1 drawer below. Iron bindings and lock. Possibly 19th century. Height 30 cm Width 51 cm Depth 28 cm approx.
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Antique leather writing slope, with interior fittings and key, width 36 cm X depth 26 cm X height 11.5 cm approx
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Artist unknown bronzed figure of two wrestlers, no signature apparent. On stone base. Height 45 cm approx. (total).
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Miniature antique style balloon back chair, 45 cm high approx.
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