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Sporting & General Memorabilia — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:807
Sale Title:Sporting & General MemorabiliaLots with images:393
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:534
Date:11-Nov-2009
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Shipwrecks: 'Dictionary of Disasters at Sea during the Age of Steam 1824-1962', by Charles Hocking, in two volumes [London, 1969]. Some minor toning hardly detracts from this major reference work
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Anchor Brand Nautical Lantern, c1980, in stunning condition, 44 cm tall, polished brass, used but not abused. Must view
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1947 bronze medallion for King George V Memorial Hospital for Mothers and Babies, by Andor Meszaros, 39 mm diameter, in original box of issue
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1965 bronze medal commemorating Pope Paul's address to the United Nations 'Paulus.VI.Pont.Max.Un.4.Oct.1965'; plus Austrian medals 1866-1916 small silver bravery medal 'Der Tapferkeit' & 1879 Silver Wedding Anniversary of Franz Joseph. (3 items)
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Boer War - Nz Mounted Rifles: photographs (3) of Hawkes Bay Mounted Rifles c1900, 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; the third (30 x 25 cm) showing troopers mounted in line on hillside. (3 items)
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World War I 'The Ideal Royal Flying Corps Loose Leaf Note Book' endorsed on front 'B.T.Piper, Altona' with copious handwritten notes and diagrams from his training courses, with chapters on the 303 Automatic Lewis Machine Gun, the Vickers Gun, Topography, Signalling, Military Law, Wireless, the BE2c, Clerget Engine, Beardmore Engine, Aerial (Maps), Navigation, General Flying, Compass, Instruments, Photography, Bombs, the Theory of Flight. 446pp. Sections of the notes are dated between 1914 & 1917. Together…
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World War II J.E.Meikle - Nz Ymca Mobile Canteen & Cinema Unit, album of documents (c30), noted Certificate of Enrolment; Identity Card; Movement Orders (3); Soldier's Pay Book; Savings Bank Pass-Book; Christmas Cards; Leave Passes; Transport Work Tickets (6); Certificate of Discharge; plus Certificate headed '2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force' to Mr J.E.Meikle, signed Lt.Gen.Freyberg expressing his pleasure that Miekle has been mentioned in Despatches.
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World War II Double sided maps printed on silk, specifically for evasion and escape purposes, by MI9, the military intelligence section in the British War Office [1944]: - Sheets C & D. Burma & Siam; Sheets G & H. Sumatra, Java & Borneo; Sheets J & K. French Indo China & Siam. Large scale 1:1,000,000, each about 95 x 60 cm. Fine condition. (3 items)
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Jackie Coogan Cast Iron Hood Ornament (1925), 'The Kid' by sculptor Jean Verschneider, From the 1925 movie of the same name. 16 cm tall. For the Hood Ornament or Movie collector. In very good condition.
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War Movie Posters: Huge collection including 6-sheet poster ('Tora! Tora! Tora!); 3-sheet posters (6); Uk 2-sheet poster; US one-sheet posters (36); Uk one-sheet posters (29); Belgian poster (1); German poster (1); Australian one-sheet posters (43); daybill posters (103); US window cards (9); lobby cards (391); colour stills (152); black and white stills & press photos (166); flyer (1); press books, sheets & programmes (41). Wonderful range of movies (over 170) including 'Lives of A Bengal Lancer' (1934),…
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'The Man From Down Under' (1943), starring Charles Laughton; US one-sheet poster (69 x 104 cm). Condition A
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Australian Movies: 'The Overlanders' (1946) US one-sheet poster (68 x 103 cm); 'King of the coral sea' (1953) US onesheet poster (68 x 104 cm); 'The Shiralee' (1957) US one-sheet poster (69 x 104 cm); Bush Christmas (1947) two lobby cards; Jedda (1955) set of 8 black and white stills;. Condition A/B. (13 items)
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'Kangaroo' (1951), starring Maureen O'Hara & Peter Lawford; US daybill poster (35 x 91 cm). Condition B
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'The Seekers' (1954) [the first major studio film shot in New Zealand, released in Usa as 'Land of Fury'], starring Jack Hawkins & Glynis Johns; Uk one-sheet poster (51 x 76 cm). Condition B
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'A Town like Alice' (1956) (re-released in Usa as 'The Rape of Malaya' (1959)), starring Virginia McKenna & Peter Finch; Uk one-sheet poster (68 x 100 cm); plus US one-sheet poster (69 x 104 cm) for 'The Rape of Malaya'. Condition A/B. (2 items)
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'Smiley' (1956), starring Ralph Richardson & Chips Rafferty; set of 8 US lobby cards. Condition A. Plus 'Smiley Gets A Gun' (1958), starring Sybil Thorndike & Chips Rafferty; US half-sheet poster (71 x 56 cm). Condition B. (9 items)
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'On the Beach', (1959), wonderful post-apocalyptic film shot in Melbourne, starring Gregory Peck and Ava Gardner; US one sheet poster (68 x 104 cm)
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19th century china, Qing Dynasty: large tall cylindrical bronze bell topped by a Heavenly lion, as a handle, the sides divided into four vertical sections with a top layer of studs in four neat rows, above calligraphy poem also repeated. Reads: 'Ji Mien Wei Ru Shang Rien Mien Yi, Zhi Sheng, Zhu x Ing Wu Chang' (Keep silence out of this world, you will be happy - out of the way is your hope, everything is not permanent). Height 90 cm. Diameter 40 cm. Very good condition
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19th century, Qing Dynasty: Extra large painting of the God Cheng Huang dressed in a scholar's hat with wings on sides, red gown embroidered with crane (longevity) and dragon among clouds, holding his sword vertically upwards in both hands, long sideburns, moustache and goatee beard, benign countenance, surrounded by young male holding a plant, a warrior and a monster holding a banner with words: 'Qing Shen Chen Haung' (the God Chen Huang is present). Behind him and above clouds are two other Gods. An…
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19th century, Qing Dynasty: very large landscape painting of a mansion protected by an enormous rock and small hills, with its own boat ramp (lower left). Surrounded by old trees and bushes, it was secluded, and enjoyed by scholars from verandahs around tea houses on lower levels. Further into background, another mansion, on Cliff edge is covered in mist and fluffy clouds. Seeming to float in the heavens, painted in ink and muted soft green, brown and grey. Superb 130 x 210 cm.
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Nephrite - mottled elongated vase, 11 cm x 5 cm x 2.5 cm, 18th Cent. Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Hollowed, flattened form with a long neck terminating in a squared ridge. Lower body with incised decor of 'tao tieh' mask on both sides
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Mottled green and brown nephrite, carved ceremonial axe head, 10 cm x 4 cm x 2.6 to 1 cm, 19th Cent. late Qing. Hollowed to take an axe handle, both sides decorated with a face of a smiling man.
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Mottled green nephrite, carving of an official, 11 cm x 4.5 cm x 2.5 cm, 19th Cent. Late Qing, the official is dressed in a long embroidered robe, a hat and boots, the back of the robe displays a rank badge of the crane
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Mottled brown fawn nephrite, carving of 'Liu Hai Su' one of the gods, 8 cm x 5 cm x 3 cm, late 19th Cent. Qing Dynasty. He is holding a leg of the 3 legged frog with his right hand whilst in his other hand he has a coin. A bat sits on his left shoulder
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Green and brown nephrite jade, carving of a young seated woman, 7.5 cm x 6 cm x 5 cm, 19th Cent. Qing Dynasty, the woman is in a long robe with a hood over her head. She holds a peach on her lap
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Small porcelain 'QingBai' glazed figure seated on a pedestal, 5.6 cm x 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm, Song Dynasty (960 - 1280). Pig tail at the back of the head. Hollow body, hole at top of the head, slit at base. Possibly part of a set.
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Cream and brown nephrite, toggle, 8.5 cm x 2 cm x 1.5 cm, 17th Cent. Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). Carving of an elongated Sage, with an Official's hat, a long beard and closed eyes, dressed in a robe with long flowing sleeves
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Green and brown nephrite, carving of a reclining horse, 5 cm x 9 cm x 3.5 cm, 17th Cent. late Ming Dynasty. With head turned backwards and ears pricked. The inclusions incorporated into the carving. Small chip to front left leg
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Soapstone, brown and black, carving of a reclining elephant, 5 cm x 8.2 cm x 3 cm, 18th Cent, early Qing Dynasty, with head turned back looking to a boy trying to climb onto his back. Draped with a saddle cloth with tassels
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Nephrite, brown and white, carving of a reclining ox, 3 cm x 7.5 cm x 4 cm, 16th Cent. Ming Dynasty. Well carved head with long horns looking backwards, and a tail curved forwards. Fine condition with patina
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Unusual grey and white quartz, carving of a mythical tortoise, 6.5 cm x 8.5 cm x 4 cm, 20th Cent. Tortoise with extra long neck and ears, head turned right, carrying an eel on its shell. Carving is rough but well polished.
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Dark brown nephrite, elongated belt hook, 3 cm x 11 cm x 1.8 cm, 19th Cent. Qing. Carving of a dragon's head turned looking at another 'chilong' along its length
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Dark green mottled nephrite, belt hook, 2 cm x 11 cm x 2.5 cm, Ming Dynasty. Dragon head with horns curved behind the head. Sleekly shaped and widening to a rounded end, with a button underneath. Well carved in excellent condition
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Nephrite, superb orange and yellow colour, belt hook, 4.5 cm x 11 cm x 3.5 cm, 20th Cent. Qing Dynasty. Carved as a three dimensional dragon with an elaborate head with horns, hair, bulging eyes, flaring snout and snarling mouth, looking backwards over a body with four legs and flaring tail. Lovely piece
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Ceremonial white nephrite 'Halberd', 3.8 cm x 7 cm x 1.7 cm, Ming Dynasty. Larger 'Chilong' with a rust skin of jade, smaller 'Chilong' at lower left. Reverse with a 'Toa Tieh' mask. Hand hollowed.
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Ceremonial off-white and rust nephrite belt fitting, 1.5 cm x 9.6 cm x 2.5 cm, late Ming Dynasty. In rectangular form, with curved ends. Raised linear decoration of a dragon face, hooked infinite knots and dragon tail. Hollowed underside
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Pale greenish white nephrite jade, two section belt buckle, 2.5 cm x 11.5 cm x 4.5 cm, 18/19th Cent. Qinq Dynasty. With a dragon head forming the hook and a deeply undercut 'chilong' surrounded by branches of 'lingzhi' fungus which is repeated on the opposite section with a loop. The reverse of both sections carved with a circular button. The subtly polished matrix displaying white and rust inclusions
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All white nephrite jade two sectioned belt buckle, 1.5 cm x 10 cm x 3 cm, early Qing Dynasty. With a dragon head terminus forming the hook on one section, the other with a loop. Both sections with a single large undercut 'chilong' (coiled with tail in mouth). The reverse of each with a carved circular button. Finished with a fine polish displaying white inclusions
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Large green and brown nephrite bangle, 2.3 cm x 8 cm diameter x 1 cm deep, 20th Cent, with a goat, tiger, dog and horse from the Chinese cyclical years, alternated with rectangles filled with a overall square pattern simulating a calender
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Yellow-russet nephrite jade 'bi', 0.5 cm thick x 6.3 cm diameter, possibly Zhou Dynasty (1050 - 220 BCE). With incised markings between inner and outer circular rings, on both sides. Metamorphosed, well worn and a few small chips.
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Dark brown and cream nephrite jade 'Huan', 0.4 cm thick x 6 cm diameter, Ming Dynasty, with cut through opening where the colour is the darkest. Worn but fine condition with a few small chips on the outer edge.
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White and brown nephrite 'bi', 0.8 cm thick x 5.8 cm diameter, song Dynasty (960 - 1280), each side with a raised wide edge. One side with three small and three large embossed scrolls, the three small scrolls over black inclusions, the other side with a pattern of two rows of round grains around the central hole.
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Dark brown and cream nephrite 'bi', 0.5 cm thick x 5.3 cm (bi) / 6.2 cm (cicada) diameter, early Ming Dynasty. 'bi' encircled on the outer edge by four cicadas. Incised on both sides, with a 'Chilong' within rings. Some wear in parts
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Creamy white nephrite jade 'Huan', 0.9 cm thick x 5.9 cm diameter, song Dynasty. Mottled with inclusions of brown, one segment highlighted with a colour of russet to dark brown. Well rounded with patina
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Large round greenish-cream nephrite button, 0.8 cm thick x 6 cm diameter, Early Ming. The front with dark brown inclusions, the reverse much lighter in colour, with a pierced raised knob. Fine with two chips.
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Russet and dark brown with cream nephrite, arch shaped pendant, 2.5 cm x 9.5 cm x 0.5 cm, early Ming. Carved on both sides, double headed mythical dog with finely embossed outlines of head, eyes, ears etc. Ridge with spines on back (one missing)
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Mottled brown-cream nephrite oval 'bi', 4 cm x 6.5 cm x 0.8 cm, early Qing. Carved with two writhing 'chilongs' facing each other and utilizing the black inclusions on the animals. Reverse with embossed scrolls
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Cream, black and brown nephrite pendant, 4.5 cm x 4 cm x 0.7 cm, early Qing. Almost heart shaped with an embossed scrolled pattern on one side and double scrolls on the reverse. Two holes at the top
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White and russet brown nephrite jade, elongated toggle, 2.8 cm x 7.5 cm x 1.3 cm, early Qing. Carving of a goat on a high crag. Kept simple emphasizing the crackle of the fine brown lines.
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Greenish nephrite jade toggle, 4.8 cm x 6 cm x 0.3 cm, early Ming Dynasty. In the shape of a dagger through a 'bi', inscribed with a coiled dragon with a large head. Reverse left plain. Worn with brown inclusions
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Grey-brown nephrite 'bi', 0.3 cm thick x 3.8 cm diameter, Qing Dynasty. Plain, cut apart, with machine drilled holes either side to use as a pendant
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Russet-green nephrite arched pendant, 1.6 cm x 4.2 cm x 0.3 cm, early Qing. Notched at the corners, incised with a stylized dragon on each side, pierced through the tail and near the head. Very fine
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Fawn and brown nephrite pendant, 2 cm x 7.5 cm x 0.3 cm, early Qing. Carved as a fish, with large round eyes and infinite knots as scales
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Mottled cream nephrite jade elongated toggle, 2.8 cm x 14.5 cm x 1.6 cm, early Qing. Upright phoenix, carved in the round with well detailed head and body. Rings on the chest and back for hanging.
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Dull green nephrite jade elongated toggle, 1.0 cm x 7 cm, Ming Dynasty. Tapered both ends, one to a point, the other with holes for a hanging cord/thread. Fine
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Dappled mustard and cream nephrite jade elongated toggle, 0.8 cm x 6 cm, Ming Dynasty. Rounded and tapered both ends, the top pierced with a hole for hanging. Fine.
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Mottled brown nephrite jade elongated toggle, 0.6 cm x 6.5 cm, Ming Dynasty, the bottom end tapered to a point, the top shaped inwards and with a hole for hanging. Fine
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Greenish grey nephrite carving of a dog, 2.2 cm x 3.5 cm x 0.8 cm, Qing Dynasty. Roughly carved with tail curved over body.
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Grey brown nephrite small round cylinder, 1.5 cm x 1.4 cm diameter, 19th Cent. Qing Dynasty. With a central band of 'S' spirals, top and base simulating a rope design. Part of a chain of toggles.
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Brown nephrite 'Tsung', 1.4 cm x 1.4 cm x 2.8 cm, 19th Cent. Ming Dynasty. Four sides divided into three horizontal sections with a central vertical incision, giving six squares with either a hole or three lines
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3 miniature sets of jadeite with A: 3 deep green triangles of carved flowers surrounded by leaves. Length 1.6 cm. B: a pair of emerald green small flowers. Diameter of 0.8 cm each and C: a pair of white and green peach sprays. Length 1.6 cm. Qing Dynasty. Very fine
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White with russet skin nephrite, 3 cm x 5 cm x 1.5 cm, 19th century, Qing. The carving of two water-lily leaves, one with a frog on it. Very fine
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Mottled green and almost black nephrite jade, 2.8 cm x 5 cm x 0.5 cm, early Qing Dynasty. Carved 'Tao Tieh' grinning mask on both sides, with spirals for eyes and ears. Holes for a cord at top, with stand
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Greenish cream nephrite, fish, 2 cm x 7 cm x 1 cm, late Qing Dynasty. Roughly carved fish and weed. With a crack on the reverse
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Small green jadeite frog, 1.4 cm x 1.3 cm x 2 cm, 20th Cent
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Green and white mottled jadeite rabbit, 2.7 cm x 2.5 cm x 1 cm, 20th Cent. Carved rabbit with long ears and bobbed tail. Delightful but unfortunately has lost one ear
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Green and white jadeite pendant, 1.5 cm x 3.3 cm x 0.5 cm, 20th Cent. Very fine craving of fruit and gourds, with concave back
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Green and white jadeite hair pin, 12 cm x 1 cm, late Qing Dynasty, carved with a bat and flower both sides. Very fine
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Mottled green with a splash of red, jadeite, 1.8 cm x 4.5 cm x 0.8 cm, Qing Dynasty. Carved recumbent animal, looking backwards. With a hole between the front paws for a cord.
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Green and white jadeite bead necklace. Length 42 cm. 20h Cent. Beads in varying sizes from approx 0.3 cm to approx 0.8 cm. Knotted between each bead. Very fine condition.
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Orange and white agate, 2 cm x 7.5 cm x 2.5 cm, 20th Cent. Carving of a 'lizard' on a bamboo stalk surrounded with 'jui' (fungus). Reverse with beetles picked out in orange, leaving the stalk and leaves white. Very fine
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Orange and white agate necklace, total length 34 cm, 20th Cent. Consisting of a silk cord with various size beads, as a single, two pairs and two groups of three. Cord interspersed with miniature pearls, with a 3.5 cm disc at the lower end, carved with birds picked out in orange. Some damage to the disc
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Enormous ceremonial mottled brown nephrite jade dagger encrusted with a grey overlay, 15.5 cm x 17 cm x 0.9 cm to 0.5 cm thickness, Qing Dynasty. Squared handle, with black intrusions and a hole in the centre for attachment to a halberd, plus triple grooved striations at both sides. Blade decorated with a hatched diamond pattern at top. Fine condition, minor chip at top
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Colour Etching, Lithographs assorted sizes All framed, glazed and matted. (3)
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New Zealand: Engraving from Cook's Voyages 'The Inside of a Hippah, in New Zeeland', by John Webber (1751-93) [London, 1785], window mounted, overall 61 x 51 cm. Small fault to centre of engraving, though attractive appearance
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Lithographs, Etchings, Prints, Subjects include, 'Cataract Glen, Tasmania', 'Sydney from the North Shore', 'Natives of Mulgrave's Range', and others. Assorted medium sizes, framed, matted and glazed. (5)
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Lithographs, Etchings, Prints, Rembrandt reproductions (4) and Gustav Dore (2); assorted sizes, all framed and glazed. (6)
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Lithographs, Etchings, Prints, Photo-Lithograph assorted medium sizes, 5 framed matted and glazed, 2 shrink wrapped. (7)
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New Zealand Lithographic Panorama: 'The Harbour of Port Nicholson and the Town of Wellington (Sketched in the middle of the Year 1842)', by Thomas Allom (1804-72), three-part panorama, hand-coloured lithograph, image size 143 x 32 cm [London, 1845], window mounted, framed & glazed in fine huon pine frame, overall 188 x 74 cm.
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Lithographs, Etchings And Woodblocks (19th century) 'Affaires D' Orient' (2), 'Banded Kangaroos', 'Scene on the Murry River' wood block print All framed, glazed and matted. Assorted sizes, all in fine condition. (4)
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Watercolours, Etchings, Prints, Pencil Sketch Assorted sizes, all framed matted and glazed; watercolours (3), pencil sketch (1), etching (1), print (1). view to appreciate. (6)
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A.E. Dallemagne (1882-1971), French Etchings, 'Street Scenes' Framed, matted, glazed, all signed, in as new condition
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Etchings, Lithographs & Prints, various artists, assorted sizes All framed, glazed & matted. (3)
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Australian Watercolour Artists Assorted images, ' London Bridge' cardboard pasted to back with name Robert Campbell 1902-1972, small seascape, fruit basket signed on back Mary Powell, Tasmanian lake scene, signed Nixon. All framed glazed and matted. (4)
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John Fullwood Australian Etching 23 x 20 'Halliford Meadows' Framed, matted, glazed and signed
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James M. Egan (Australian) 'Aboriginal Head' Oil on Buffalo hide, 43 x 46 cm framed and signed lower left
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Don Ivan Punchatz (American, b.1936): 'The Headless Horseman and Ichabod Crane, Boys' Life Cover', acrylic on paper, mounted on board, signed by the artist lower left, size 34 x 43 cm.
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Felix Topolski (1907-89, Polish-born British expressionist painter): 'Eton v Harrow, Cricket at Lords, 1983', screenprint, signed by the artist lower right, numbered 81/300 lower left, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 100 x 62 cm
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Rudy Nappi (American, b1923): 'Storm Clouds Gathering', oil on board, signed by the artist lower right, overall 42 x 55 cm. This illustration appeared on the cover of Edwina Shore's romance novel, Storm Clouds Gathering, Harlequin, 1989. A printer's proof of the cover, signed by Rudy Nappi, is included in this lot
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Sean Earley (American, 1953-92): 'Back in the Saddle, Penthouse magazine illustration', acrylic on board, signed by the artist centre right, overall 42 x 58 cm.
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Stereograph Views: c1878-1908 collection, noted 1878 Exposition Universelle; 1902 Coronation of King Edward VII (4); 1908 Visit of American Fleet to Australia (2); scenes of Japan (8), Niagra Falls (4), Hawaii (2), Italy (4) & Switzerland (2). Four of the cards are hand-coloured. (27 items)
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New Zealand : c1880s albumen photographs (14 x 21 cm), by George Valentine (1852-90) - 'Nikau Palms N.Z.'; 'New Zealand Bush Track'. (2 items)
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Auckland: c1880s albumen photograph (14 x 21 cm), by George Valentine (1852-90) - 'Auckland harbour, Queen Street Wharf'
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New Zealand albumen photographs (20 x 14 cm), by Hart, Campbell & Co, (1879-85) - 'Lake Hayes, Wakatipu District New Zealand '; 'The Hector or Remarkable Mountains. Height 7688ft. View from Frankton Jetty, lake Wakatipu'.
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New Zealand albumen photographs (20 x 14 cm), by Hart, Campbell & Co, (1879-85) - 'Queenstown, lake Wakatipu New Zealand '; 'The head of lake Wakatipu New Zealand, View from the 25 Mile Creek'.
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New Zealand albumen photographs (20 x 14 cm), by Hart, Campbell & Co, (1879-85) - 'Queenstown, Otago'; 'The new moon, View from 25 Mile, lake Wakatipu New Zealand '.
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New Zealand: c1880s albumen photograph (20 x 14 cm), by Hart, Campbell & Co. (1879-85) - 'Mt.Larking 7432ft, View from Hector Creek near Head of Lake Wakatipu'. Good/Vg condition
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New Zealand : 'Panorama of Christchurch N.Z. From Cathedral Tower 1881' by E.Wheeler & Son (Christchurch, 1881), accordian-fold album with 10-part panorama, with additional tipped in albumen photograph of Christchurch Cathedral, and Carte-de-Visite photograph of a school by Peter Schourup (1837-87). Cover with some wear, photographs in good/VG condition
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Aboriginals: c1885 photographs - 'Native Climbing with Vine' by Charles Kerry (1857-1928), 16 x 22 cm; plus 'Australian Aborigine N.S.W.' by Henry King (1855-1923), 16 x 21 cm. Latter in Poor/Fair condition, though image mainly intact. (2 items)
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New Zealand: c1890s albumen photographs (20 x 15 cm), by Burton Brothers, Dunedin (1868-98) - 'Thames St - Oamaru' (showing penny farthing bicycle & horse-drawn wagons); 'Princes St Dunedin Looking North'; 'Mt Eden, From Newtown Rd Auckland'; 'Grand Hotel, Upper Vestibule'; each overall 29 x 23 cm. Fair/Good condition (some tone spots). (4 items)
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