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Art, Photography & General Memorabilia — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:490
Sale Title:Art, Photography & General MemorabiliaLots with images:419
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:265
Date:3-Jun-2009
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Japan c1890s 18 Albumen photographs Noted 'Festival Yokohama', 'Garden of Hotsuta, In Tokyo', 'Wistaria (Blossom) at Nakasendo' each 27 x 21 cm
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Boer War stereoscope view cards and viewer, including view of Colonial Troops leaving cape Town for the front and many other military and battlefield scenes. Published by Keystone Piero Co. (60)
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World War I stereoscope view cards and viewer, assorted scenes of battlefields involved in the war including a very rare and interesting bird's eye View of a French village taken from an 'roplane. In original book type box by Realistic Travels London. (81)
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Boer War, New Zealand mounted Rifles: photographs of Hawkes Bay mounted Rifles one (61 x 48 cm) showing them mounted on their horses; another (61 x 48 cm) showing troopers unmounted, in two rows with their horses and equipment; third (30 x 25 cm) showing troopers mounted in line on hillside. (3 items)
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Australian Photograph Album c1900 15 photographs including views of the Melbourne Botanical Gardens (8) pasted on pages with descriptions also 7 loose photographs of early Australia. 20 x 15 cm
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Steroscopic Cards c1900s, Death of H.M. Queen Victoria, Melbourne (10) and Australian Troops leaving for Boer War (10). (32 items)
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1901 Duntroon 'Duntroon Rifl es 1901, Offi cers & Non-Com's', with names in manuscript on mount, overall 38 x 30 cm
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Australian Aboriginal CDVs c1900, pair of pictures (male and female) by Duryea Photographer 253 Fulton Street Brooklyn N.Y
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Anzac photographs: Studio photograph of World War I soldier and his wife, hand-tinted by Royal Studio, Auckland (framed, 47 x 61 cm); photograph titled in image 'No.29 Platoon, 'H' Coy, 15ths', showing group of New Zealand soldiers, (framed, 36 x 31 cm); '17th Mgs, NZEF', nice unit photograph, size 15 x 11 cm; 'Australian & New Zealand Troops on Leave, 1940, Palestine. 20th Batty AHQ 4 Inf Brigade, 2nd NZE Forces. Mosque of Omar, Palestine', size 18 x 12 cm. (4 items)
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New Zealand & South Australia: 1920s photograph album, most pages captioned in white ink with the specifi c town, noted: scenery, buildings, transport interest, horse racing. (191)
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New Zealand - Maoris: A collection c1880's comprising images by Beattie, Martin, Burton and others; various sizes; all mounted. (19)...........
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1939 Golden Gate International Exposition: 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. (16 items)
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H.M.S.Hood: photograph, inscribed 'H.M.S. Hood' in image, framed & glazed, overall 40 x 27 cm
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Photographs, c1940 comprising, two by Cecil Beaton (1904-80), one of Princess Elizabeth in her World War I Ats uniform, other of Princess Elizabeth & Princess Margaret, both window mounted, framed in John Thallon Art-Deco frames and glazed, each overall 27 x 33 cm; plus panoramic photograph of an Australian waterfall, and another of an attractive girl. (4 items)
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Photographs And Postcards 'Flight Over Two Oceans' June 15th - 22nd 1948, Paa photographic & postcard journey comprising California, Hawaii and New York. Many home photographs. Nicely arranged and described. Corner mounted in album, (200+ items)
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Papua New Guinea: c1950s photographs, ten about 8 x 6 cm, & one 9 x 14 cm. (11 items)
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1956 Melbourne Olympics village: photographs, mainly of the Olympic village, noted village buildings and scenes; flag raising ceremonies with many nations represented; signing visitor's book; catering including Chinese dining room and chefs; shoe repair shop; parties and VIP functions; interpreters; facilities at MCG; Hungarian team being addressed by recent refugee; Dawn Fraser. (241 items)
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c1980s photographs, mainly press photographs of Lady Diana (52) & other celebrities (19); or movie stills (10). (Total 81)
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Australia and world collection in two albums and loose in box, mostly early 1900s with great variety included Canada, Fiji, G.B, Italy, Japan, Middle East, Holland, N.Z, Penang, USA, etc. Themes including Castles, Cats, children, ships, Waterfalls. Plenty of Australia, especially Victoria, noted early view of Fitzroy cricket ground, Ballarat, Bendigo, Healesville, Mordialloc, Sorrento; NSW included Sydney Harbour etc. Also ephemera included pear's Annuals, army and Navy illustrated etc, in mixed condition,…
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Collection of gorgeous full colour types early 1900s from Canada, France/Colonies, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, South Africa, Switzerland, etc. Majority topographical, however noted sprinkling of better throughout incl. street scenes, ethnic, ships etc. (113)
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Collection from early 1900s, majority B & W, from around the globe. Amongst the usual topographical noted better from Ceylon, German East Africa, great Britain; noted lovely series of Hythe street scenes, Malta, N.Z. Included Featherston Training Camp, HMAS New Zealand ; variety of themes, Bridges, Churches, dogs etc. Viewing recommended. (c.250)
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Collection 1900s good mix great Britain, noted group depicting HM Victory, street scenes, castles etc; Egypt many full colour the usual topographical, but also including better Ethnic, street scenes; French and British humorous types, mainly World War I period; Fiji group showing villages, hospital, natives etc. Mixed condition, mostly fi ne. (c.120)
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Interesting group 1900-15 of colour and b&w, majority New Zealand although few foreign as well. Good selection of themes inc. Cats & dogs, Ethnic, military, etc. Mostly fine. (60)
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Edwardian postcard album, with wide range of comic postcards,-30s, noted Bonzo (2), artists including Tom Browne, Sid Smith, Harry Quinton, Reg Carter, Cynicus, Mike. (c188)
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Collection, noted Dana Gibson (20), 'The Gibson Girl' (23); Australian artists including J.A.Turner (7), J.M.Cantle (7), J.Hutchings (7), A.MacInnes (3), Charles Young (4); Australian scenes. (c199)
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Collection in 10 albums, c1910-70s, the strength a nice collection of Donkeys & Mules, also noted seaside & castles. (c635)
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Australia 1910-1960 bundle of colour and b&w types incl. Greetings, Humorous, better scenic types of Warrnambool, Port Fairy, Burnie plus other Tasmania, Healesville, Aspendale Beach, Sale etc; series of 6 of National War Memorial. Mixed condit.(c.60)
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The postcards of Mabel Lucie Attwell (British children's illustrator, 1879-1964), lovely collection, (197) in album. Also two c1824 hand-coloured engravings by Thomas Kelly - 'Jacob at the well of Haran' and 'David', both framed, each overall 38 x 44 cm. (total 199 items)
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American Indians: collection of mostly modern American Indian postcards, stamps, covers, American fi rst day covers & collectible cards by Keepsake collectables. All in good condition. Excellent value. (150+ items)
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British Posters: c1930 poster, 'Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge, Plainsong Festival, Thurs.7th May 8pm', overall 50 x 76 cm. art exhibition posters (6) - 'Royal Academy of Arts, Exhibition of French Art 1200-1900, Jan.4-Mar.5, 1932', printed by William Clowes & Sons, London, each 65 x 100 cm. 1925 exhibition posters (3), 'Leipzig Fair, Spring 1925, 1-7 March, Technical Fair, 1-11 March', printed by Hill Siffken, London, colour lithograph, each 61 x 100 cm. Condition A/B. (10 items)
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Reprinted World War II recruiting poster, 'On to Victory. Air Crews Wanted, R.A.A.F. - urgently!', fabulous artwork of Spitfi re downing German bomber, numbered 'A.F.10' lower left, colour offset, linen-backed, 42 x 55 cm. Condition A
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1942 World War II propaganda poster/map, '[Australia]', with at lower left 'For report documenting above map see Life, March 23, 1942 issue', size 122 x 91 cm. Condition B+. (Interesting map of Australia - captions include: 'Australia Produces 25% of World's Wool', 'Here, Herbert Hoover started his Mining Career', 'Darwin - (Bombed by Japs 3 Times)', 'Port Moresby - (Bombed by Japs 12 Times)')
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c1943 posters/maps published by Australian Army & R.A.N. Education Service [Melbourne], numbers 1-15 complete, comprising No.1 The World, No.2 Papua New Guinea, No.3 Asia & Pacifi c, No.4 Europe & North Africa, No.5 South East Asia, No.6 England & Western Europe, No.7 Australia, No.8 Scandinavia & Nw Europe, No.9 Burma & East Asia, No.10 Eastern Europe, No.11 Balkans, No.12 France, Switzerland & Southern Europe, No.13 Philippine Islands, No.14 China, and No.15 Japan. Each about 89 x 63 cm. (15 items)
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1944 attractive poster/maps 'Australian Army Education Service, Map Review', Nos.4-7 (dated No.4 The Fortnight from Feb.9 to Feb.22 1944, to No.7 The Fortnight from Mar.22 to Apr.4, 1944); each 89 x 64 cm. (4 items)
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c1949 Italian cheese advertising poster 'Carta Gastronomica del Bel Paese', artwork showing Italy and the locations of great food. Printed in Italy by G.de Augostini, Milano. 70 x 98 cm
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c1950s immigration propaganda poster 'Australia. land of tomorrow', artwork by J.G., published by Commonwealth Dep't of Information, colour process lithograph, linen-backed, 76 x 101 cm. Condition A-. (Photo)
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c1950 School Safety Posters, very colourful, in reasonable condition, folded with some nibbling to edge. 50 x 74 cm. (2)
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c1950 Australian Safety And Health Posters, with handy tips on good health. 'Breath through your Nose' my favourite. Assorted sizes, all in reasonable condition. Also wool industry poster, condition poor. (6)
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Kookaburra safety poster, Issued by the Australian Road Safety Council. 'This is Mr. Kookaburra from the Town of Wurra Wurra, He Got that medal in bill for Knowing His Road Safety Drill'. 90 x 45 cm
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c1950s advertising poster 'Baker's Superior Quality Australia Flour, Wattle Bird Brand, Sole Agents for Indonesia, Firma Damai & Company, Djakarta', with artwork of wattle bird, 45 x 61 cm. Condit: A
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c1950s Taa travel poster 'Go North To Adventure! Alice Springs/Darwin, Go by Fast Taa Jetliner', artwork by Warner showing aboriginal watching Super Viscount fl ying overhead, printed by F.W.Niven, Melbourne, colour lithograph, 59 x 96 cm. Condition A
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Betty Paterson (1895-1970), red cross poster Australian children's artist and illustrator, a very rare example of her poster Art. 51 x 61 cm framed and glazed
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'II Juegos Mediterraneos, Barcelona - Julio de 1955', colour lithograph, printed by Casamajo, Barcelona, size 67 x 97 cm. Condition B. Attractive poster for 2nd Mediterranean Games
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c1950s travel poster, 'There and Back with Taa - Trans-Australia Airlines', with artwork depicting six boomerangs, colour lithograph, Printed in Australia by Victory Publicity, linen backed, 59 x 96 cm. Condition A
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c1960s Australian National Travel Association poster, 'Australia, Lifeguards at Sydney's Bondi Beach', colour process lithograph, printed in Usa by Ardlee Service Inc., New York, linen-backed, 63 x 102 cm. Condition A-
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Japan tourist Association posters, 'Jet by BOAC, Japan, great Buddha of Todaiji temple, Nara' & 'Jet by BOAC, Japan, Byodin temple at Uji near Kyoto', offset printed in Japan, each 50 x 74 cm. (2 items)
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c1960s travel poster, 'Sydney, Australia', showing 'Sydney Harbour Bridge', designed and photographed by Arthur Holland, published by New South Wales Department of Tourist Activities, printed by W.F.Schey, Sydney, lithograph in colours, overall 61 x 100 cm. Condition A-
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c1960s travel poster, 'Friendly Fiji/ Welcomes You', with silk-screen artwork showing native woman offering kava, size 63 x 102 cm. Condition B+
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c1960s travel poster, 'Beach Girl. New South Wales, Australia', colour process lithograph, published by the Department of Tourism, Sydney, printed by Offset Alpine Printing, Sydney, 63 x 101 cm
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1960s Qantas travel poster 'Pacific Islands. Australia's Overseas Airline - Qantas - In Association With B.O.A.C. and Teal', artwork by Harry Rogers, printed in Australia by Posters Pty ltd, lithograph in colours, 37 x 50 cm. Also c1980s Qantas posters (3), each 31 x 49 cm - 'Southern Cross Route of Qantas Aircraft', 'For Sydney Direct...' & 'For London Direct...'. Condition A. (4 items)
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Advertising poster 'Cooper, EB, the world's most Wanted Handpiece! made in Australia by Sunbeam Corporation limited', colour process lithograph, size 49 x 74 cm
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Advertising poster 'New!, Cooper electric Shearing gear, made in Australia by Sunbeam Corporation limited', colour process lithograph, linen backed, size 49 x 74 cm.
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c1960s travel posters (9), noted Britain (3 different), Geneva, Bath, Cote Basque, Pays Basque, Italie, Riviera Triestina; also part Lion beer calendar. Size & condition varies. (10 items)
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c1970s Qantas travel poster 'Japan, Qantas' with artwork based on Japanese Garden Lantern, printed in Australia, colour process lithograph, linen-backed, 64 x 100 cm. Condition A
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c1970s Qantas travel poster, 'businessmen fl y Qantas, it's a shrewd move!', artwork by M.Schlesinger, printed by Posters Pty Ltd, linen-backed, 38 x 76 cm. Condition A-
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c1970s Qantas travel poster, 'for superb performance!/ actors fl y Qantas', artwork by M.Schlesinger, printed by Posters Pty Ltd, linen-backed, 38 x 76 cm. Condition A
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c1970s Qantas travel poster, 'for miles of fun!/ globetrotters fl y Qantas', artwork by M.Schlesinger, printed by Posters Pty Ltd, linen-backed, 38 x 76 cm. Condition A
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c1970s Qantas travel poster 'Hawaii. Fly There By Qantas, Australia's Round-the-World Airline', artwork by Harry Rogers, colour process lithograph, printed in Australia by Posters Pty Ltd, 74 x 99 cm. Condition A-
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c1970 travel poster, 'Sydney Opera House. New South Wales, Australia', (Opera House construction nearly completed), colour process lithograph, published by the Department of Tourism, Sydney, printed by Offset Alpine Printing, Sydney, 63 x 101 cm. Condition A
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c1970s Qantas travel poster 'Australia/ Fly Qantas. Australia's Round-the-World Airline', printed in Australia by Artcraft Printing Co.Pty Ltd, colour offset printed, 64 x 101 cm. Condit:A-
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c1970s Qantas travel poster 'Britain/ Fly Qantas. Australia's Round-the-World Airline', printed by Sungravure Pty Ltd, P3-106, colour offset printed, 64 x 100 cm. Condition A
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c1970s Qantas travel poster 'Europe/ Fly Qantas. Australia's Round-the-World Airline', printed in Australia by Posters Pty Ltd, P4.49, colour offset printed, 64 x 101 cm. Condition A
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c1970s Qantas travel poster 'Japan/ Fly Qantas. Australia's Round-the-World Airline', printed in Australia by Posters Pty Ltd, P9-127, colour offset printed, 63 x 101 cm. Condition A
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c1970s Qantas travel poster 'australia/ Fly Qantas. Australia's Round-the-World Airline', printed in Australia by Posters Pty Ltd, P16-39, colour offset printed, 64 x 101 cm. Condition A
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c1970s Qantas travel poster 'Fly Qantas/ Australia. Australia's Round-the-World Airline', printed in Australia by S.T.Leigh & Co Pty Ltd, P117, colour offset printed, 64 x 100 cm. Condition: A
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1978 promotional poster, 'The Australian Film Festival In New York City', artwork depicting four kangaroos, concept and design by Pft, colour offset, published by Australian Films Offi ce Inc., 69 x 104 cm. Condition A+
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c1978 long two-sheet poster showing young people carrying tropical feast on surfboard, artwork by Dean Co???, marked at base 'Form Gp-109-78 Litho in U.S.A.', overall 290 x 52 cm
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c1985 Taa Travel Posters, with artwork by Anne Graham, comprising 'Gold Coast with Taa'; 'Dunk Island with Taa'; 'The Top End with Taa'; 'Western Australia with Taa'; 'Sydney with Taa'; 'Tasmania with Taa'; 'Brampton Island with Taa'; 'Canberra with Taa'; 'The Centre with Taa'; plus Exhibition poster: all 60 x 97 cm. Condition A. (10 items)
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c1988 travel posters, 'South Steyne, Melbourne, Australia' & 'Southern Cross Express', attractive modern posters in a 1930s style, both framed & glazed, each 48 x 73 cm. Condition A. (2 items)
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Corgi diecast toys, large assortment, many boxed
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Hornby: c1940-50s range, three boxed sets comprising Liner tank goods set, LMS 501 passenger set and Mo passenger set; also locomotive/rolling Stock, type C/ work locomotive and tender, type 30 locomotive (cabin roof rusty), fair condition.
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Balance Of Toy Collection: Group including Robots (3); Fire Engines (3); Star Wars (18 items); c1960's Charley Weaver Bartender. Condition varies. (30 items)
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Tin Toys: c1946 Early Boomaro Truck, open wagon with tailgate, repainted - original grill. Very good condition
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Assorted diecast related items, including, diecast carrying cases, assorted plastic toys, games, etc. Mixed condition, odd assortment
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Remainder Of Model Toy Collection c1950 includes huge assortment of Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox parts, dolls, train track, Pacifi c Atlantic Express Train. In varied condition. (qty)
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Cut-out Silent film star paper dolls c1900 comprising, very colourful, still connected articulated dolls. Made in Germany. Three different dolls still attached. Head, legs and arms are separate, the bodies and brads for assembly are included. All are in mint superb condition
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Part Set Of Meccano Pieces c1930, comprising red and green parts, 4 Meccano small parts tins, gears, wheels and a part catalogue. All pieces in reasonable condition
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Assortment Of Small Dolls c1950 comprising, a clockwork walking bear (working condition), American Indian Sleepy Eyed Doll, Hawaiian Sleepy Eyed Doll and Patchwork Clown. Mixed condition, collectible. (4)
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Remainder of toy collection, c1950 comprising, Polistil tank, Corgi Major Troop van, Russian 50's car in original box, Dinkey toy Armoured car (Maccano), Deutcher Gundesbahn train locomotive. (5)
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Hilda Doll, c1950, glass sleeping eyes, composition head and body, sewn hair, original clothes. Very good condition
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Fire Brigade toy engine assortment including, Matchbox, Corgi, Roco, Mercure, Wiking, etc. A fabulous assortment of diecast and plastic fire engines in various sizes, all mint in box.
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Fire Brigade toy fire engine assortment c1970 in including, Matchbox, Vanguards, Solido, toy Town Professionals. All mint in box. Includes plastic & diecast toys. (30)
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Fire Brigade Assortment, including small loose toys, models, lead toy Firemen, assortment of mint boxed toys, cuff links and badges. Interesting lot. All in fi ne condition. (60+)
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Fire Brigade Toy Assortment c1970 including, M51 Snorkel Fire Engine No 32, 1914 Deniis Fire Engine 1/32 scale, Drinking Glassses, Vintage Tin Can Fire Extinguisher, large and varied assortment. All in good condition. (40+ items)
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Hornby 00 Gauge new old stock mint in box c1960-70, comprising, R.866 L.N.E.R. B12 locomotive, R.002 village station, P.S. 900 power control, assorted track, R.352 B.R. 52 Western diesel, R.068 B.R. Class 25 diesel, R.866 L.N.E.R locomotive, R.080 B. Class 29 diesel, slight damage to one box otherwise all mint. (7)
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Classic Cars Of The 60'S Display Rack, Light wood, 4 shelves, holds 12 cars, made to resemble a car grill. 47 x 48 cm in very good condition
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Model Cars: Collection with Matchbox 'Models of Yesteryear' (16 boxed & 7 loose); also Solido (1) & Oxford Die Cast (1). (Total 25)
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Penfolds Bin 95 'Grange Hermitage' - Vintage 1968, Shiraz, South Australia. (1 bottle)
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Penfolds Bin 95 'Grange Hermitage' - Vintage 1990, Shiraz, South Australia
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Penfolds - Bin 28 - Vintage 1991, Kalimna, Shiraz (2), Penfolds - Bin 407 - Vintage 1991, Cabernet Sauvignon (2), Penfolds - Bin 407 - Vintage 1992, Cabernet Sauvignon plus 7 mixed bottles, Vintages - 1991, 1992, 1993 including Henschke - Vintage 1992, Shiraz, Cabernet, Malbec. (12 bottles)
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