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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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NSW station sign - Menangle (between Campbelltown and moss Vale). Sign 13 x 41 cm, black on white; presented with bracket to go on pole, 49 cm long, a little pitting but still good condition.
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Nsw: a group of signs: 'Trains for Circular Quay No 6 Platform Low Level', 21 x 71 cm, black on white, metal,with two wall brackets; 'Station Master', 19 x 43 cm, green & brown on off-white wooden board; 'Assistant Dist. Superintendent.', 10 x 45.5 cm, gold on varnished board; 'Private', 8 x 31 cm, gold on varnished board; 'Car No.', 16.5 x 14 cm, yellow & black on polished board (includes space to attach the car number). Generally good condition. (4)
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Nsw Bracketed sign: 'Sh 6.89'. Each letter/number on an individual plate, 13 x 15 cm; all placed into a bracketed sign, 17.5 x 95 cm. White letter/numbers on black or grey backgrounds. Also: a similar sign: 'Sh 7.18'. (2)
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Nsw Platform Sign (44 x 55 cm) from Sydney Central, c1950s, for The Melbourne Express: '8.10 pm South - Victorian stations, Melbourne, Spencer St, etc'; green & black on off-white with green frame. A one-off sign! Dirty, but can be cleaned
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Nsw Platform Parcel's Van Signs (both 45 x 61) from Regent Street, c1950s: 'Wagga - Junee (perishables), Harefield, Bomen, Kapooka, Uranquinty, The Rock, Henty, Culcairn, Table Top, Gerogery, Holebrook (sic), Albury' - green & black on off-white with green border; Western Parcels Express Bathurst - tan & black on off-white with tan frame. Both have blackboard inserts for platform and departure details. One-off signs! The first sign has minor faults but still good condition; the second has some paint…
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Nsw Platform Parcel's Van Signs (all 45 x 74 cm) from Regent Street, c1950s, 'Western Parcels Express': 1 = 'Bathurst'; 2 = 'Orange'; 3 = 'Forbes - Parkes, Condoblin, Forbes, Molong, Manildra, Tottenham, Bogan Gate, Albert, Trundle'. All tan & black on off-white with tan frame; all have blackboard inserts for platform and departure details; all have extra stations added in m/s. One-off signs! Generally good condition. (3)
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NSW style large metal station target sign, 56 x 107 cm, black letters attached to white base: Maldon (between Douglas Park and Picton). Minor paint faults but no chipping
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NSW style large metal station target sign, 56 x 107 cm, black letters attached to white base with blue border at top: Beecroft (between Epping and Hornsby). Minor paint faults but no chipping
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NSW: Huge station sign, early type, 46 x 322 cm: Locksley (near Bathurst), the usual chipping and dirt, but will clean up well
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Nsw - Locksley: a group of unusual station signs with picked-out lettering which appear to have been especially made for this station, slightly different patterns, from 5.5 x 33 cm to 8 x 39 cm. The expected paint chipping but no dents. (4)
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Nsw style large metal station target sign, 32 x 161 cm, black letters attached to white base: Kerrs Creek (between Orange & Wellington). The 'S' has broken off but is with the sign and can be repaired, paint faults but no chipping
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NSW wooden station sign: central. Double-sided, 25 x 6.5 x 160 cm, black on white. A 'Central' sign would be the highlight of any NSW collection! the usual chipping and paint cracking
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NSW sign with clock face and 'Next train', 'Platform'. Clock hands missing. 52 x 37.5 cm, black on white, small missing pieces chipped from the bottom but otherwise good condition.
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Sign: 'N.S.W.G.R. When Unattended Close and Fasten Gates. Penalty for Failure to do so £20.' Stained but will clean up well
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NSW Sydney central double-sided platform sign (46 x 66 cm), one side 'Unbooked Passengers map Occupy seats Not Shown Reserved in This car'; other side 'This carriage for Passengers for Lithgow to Mudgee' (as used on the combined Mudgee/Cowra mail that split at Lithgow). Metal, black on yellow, with raised border. A one-off sign.
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Nsw: The classic sign from the end of Nsw platforms: 'No Way trespassers will be prosecuted', heavy metal, 32 x 55 cm, painted cream. (As language has changed, this sign now means the exact opposite to what was originally meant.) Also: Sign: 'No Way', heavy metal, 33.5 x 35 cm, black on white. (2)
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Nsw: warning signs: 'Persons must not cross the lines except by the subway', 31 x 55 cm, heavy metal, painted grey; 'It is an offence to use this crossing when any warning bell is operating or red light is displayed in the vicinity. Penalty $40. By-law No 1,192.', 33 x 48 cm, aluminium, black on silver. (2)
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Nsw: metal signs: 'Stop on red signal', 57 x 64.5 cm, stuck-on luminous white lettering on black; 'Red arrow indicates train approaching', 45 x 46 cm, black on off-white. (2)
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Nsw: metal sign (31 x 61 cm): 'Public Transport Commission of N.S.W. Rail Division. Electrical Branch Elec. Equipment Depot Wynyard', blue on white
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NSW: turntable sign (35.5 x 46 cm): 'Danger. Serious Injury is Liable to Occur to Unauthorised persons Moving This turntable', metal, black & white on black & white
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Nsw: group of Bathgate-style hanging indicator double-sided signs (Illawarra & Short North): 'Asquith, Mt Coolah, Mt Kuringgai', 'Woy Woy, Gosford, all to Wyong', 'St Leonards, Nth Sydney, thence all to Central', 'Passengers for Loftus please join rear cars on train', 'thence Kiama to Nowra', 'Does not pick up', 'Wait here 4 cars only', '2 car train'. From 15 x 76 cm to 24 x 76 cm, all black on yellow, metal. (8)
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Nsw: group of hanging indicator single-sided signs: 'Albury', 'Bourke', 'Brisbane' (2), 'Cowra', 'Forbes' (2), 'Griffith', 'Lithgow', 'Moss Vale', 'Mudgee', 'Newcastle - Maitland subs', 'Newcastle shorts', 'North Coast', 'Nowra', 'Orange', 'Temora', 'Wollongong', 'Aurora', 'Spirit of Progress', 'Motorail', 'Parcels Van'. All 15 x 61 cm, Masonite, black on white (except one Brisb. red on white); some with added m/s information. Appear to be from Sydney Central. (22)
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Nsw: framed and mounted signs, etc. 'Fire Risk, Station West Box - Method of Dealing with Fire', 1925, overall 51 x 36 cm, crack to glass, minor water damage to sign; 'Apparent Death From Electric Shock, Procedure', 1950, overall 58 x 41 cm, water damage to sign; 'Clearing Point List, Chatswood' with typed details of the Down Main (SH6-89) and Up Main (SH7-64) signals, overall 43.5 x 31 cm, major water damage but only to bottom of sign. Also: Carriage Mirror with frosted N.S.W.G.R., overall 32 x 53.5 cm,…
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Victoria: A group of carriage signs, all white lettering on black painted metal: 'Lift the Handle after using Closet Pan; but Not while train is at Platform or in Station Yard', 52 x 201 mm; 'In Extreme Danger Stop The Train by pulling Chain in this direction <- Penalty for misuse £20', 64 x 102 mm; 'Warning - Do Not Stand in Doorway or Lean Against Door' (3), 39 x 224 mm. Generally good condition. (5)
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Nsw: A large group of mixed signs, builders' plates, etc. mainly metal, some plastic. Noted: 'Eveleigh Workshops', oval, 57 x 140 mm; numerous 57 x 140 mm plates with four-figure numbers; horizontal signal labels for Hornsby, St.Leonards, etc, 28 x 154 mm; vertical in-ground labels, eg 'I.U Set Mid Road', 'Pilot', 'Blocked', 'Wait Passengers', overall 200 x 34 mm; 'Hadfield Power Reverse Gear, Forward ..', 130 mm diameter; 'Passengers are not permitted to travel in this compartment', 47 x 281 mm; 'Alarm…
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NSW: 19th century double-sided sign: 'General Waiting room', embossed white on black with white border, 255 x 765 cm. Presented with wall bracket, 63 cm long. Some paint chipping but still a nice early piece
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Nsw: Chatswood station signs of different recent designs, both showing the tan & red line codings under the name: metal sign, 32 x 4 x 134 cm, navy on white, shows some signs of buckling; metal and plastic sign, 33 x 3 x 150 cm, white on navy with curved ends. (2)
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Nsw: Chatswood station signs of the standard, early, small type. Double-sided, 15 x 40.5 cm. Condition varies.(2)
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Nsw: North Sydney station signs of the standard, early, small type. Double-sided, 15 x 40.5 cm. With rust but should clean up well. (3)
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Nsw: A group of signs: 'Smoking /Non-Smoking. Penalty For Smoking $20', with slide-across 3D section to change sign, 11 x 42 x 1.5 cm, blue transfer lettering on aluminium; 'Nswgr', 9.5 x 36 x 1 cm, white plastic letters on varnished wood; 'P.T.C. Of N.S.W. Rail Passengers Only. Not To Be Taken From Sydney Station', presumably refers to luggage trolleys, 4.5 x 41 cm, white on blue metal; 'Ladies', 15 x 45.5 cm, black on white metal; 'Keep This Door Closed', 20.5 x 30.5 cm, black with blue border on white…
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Nsw sign from the cab of a steam loco.: 'The Ashpan Must Be Flushed Every Time The Fire Is Cleaned Also Every 30 Miles When Running On Passenger And Every 15 When Running On Mixed And Good Trains.' 14 x 34 cm, embossed metal lettering and border, white on black. Good cond.
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Nsw: a group of Safeworking signs: 'Signal Engineer's Branch 19F/', metal, silver, 12.5 x 12.5 cm; 'Signal Box', metal, green, 6.5 x 22 cm; 'Local 231/2. Main Line 241/2', T-shaped polished wood, 66 x 21 cm. Very good cond. (3)
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Edwardian hob nail glass sterling silver mounted claret jug, London 1900, maker C&B Co Ltd, 26 cm high
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Victorian glass decanter with sterling silver top. Birmingham, 1894. Maker: H.Matthews. 28 cm high.
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George III salver with shell and scroll border. London, 1798. Maker: Peter & Anne Bateman. 50 cm diameter.
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Sterling silver commemorative two handle bowl with applied silver gilt Royal Coat of Arms. Birmingham, 1981. Makers Mark: B.S. 10.5 cm high. Weight 255gms
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William IV heavily embossed Irish sterling silver tea pot. Dublin, 1832. Maker: Edward power. Weight 980gms.
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Edwardian cased set of four silver gilt dessert spoons. London, 1901. Maker: Ackroyd Rhodes
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George II baluster sterling silver beer mug engraved with replaced coat of arms. London, 1747. Maker's Mark illegible. 12 cm high. Weight 350gms
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George II baluster sterling silver beer mug. London, 1750. Maker: John Rowe. 12.5 cm high. Weight 350gms
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George II baluster sterling silver beer mug engraved t of arms. London, 1732. Maker: Thomas Mason. Weight 380gms
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William IV heavily embossed sterling silver coffee pot. London, 1834. Maker: John Wakefield. 25 cm high. Weight 1020gms
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Victorian, embossed inverted pear-shaped sterling silver cream jug. Exeter, c1850. Maker: Robert, James & Jonah Williams. 13 cm high. Weight 225gms
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Edwardian pierced sterling silver bon bon dish. Newcastle, c1900. Plus, pair sterling silver gilt bon bon dishes, Birmingham, 1982. (3 items)
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Victorian sterling silver inverted pear-shaped cream jug; London, 1897. Plus, a Persian style bowl with small inscription, stamped 90. (2 items)
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Continental silver soup ladle, c1880, stamped 800.
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George III sterling silver cream jug on four ball feet. London, 1816. Maker: Solomon Hougham. Weight 150gms
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George III sauce boat heavily embossed with flowers and applied dogs heads. London, c1810. Maker: Mark Rubbel. Weight 395gms
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George II Irish sterling silver butter shells. Dublin, c1750. (2 items)
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Austro-Hungarian silver two handled bowl, c1880, possibly 800 standard. Weight 440gms.
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Continental silver hand beaten bowl with Geneva city coat of arms, stamped 900. Geneve, 1902. Maker: A. Guillermin. Commemorates the 300th Anniversary of the Savoyard Attack on Geneva
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George III inverted pear shaped sterling silver cream jug with punched rim. London, 1779. Makers Mark: Wt
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George III baluster sterling silver beer mug heavily embossed with fruit and scrolls. London, 1737. Maker: William Grundy. Further engraved under base. 13.5 cm high. Weight 410gms
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George III sterling silver goblet with bright cut engraving. London, 1802. No makers mark. 17 cm high
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Victorian sterling silver gilt christening mug. London, 1851. Maker: Riley & Storer. 13 cm high. Weight 260gms
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George III two handled sterling silver cup. London, 1764. Maker: James stamp & John Baker I. Marked on side 'B.E.I 1765'. Weight 255gms
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Victorian embossed sterling silver mug. Birmingham, 1864. Maker: Hilliard & Thomason. 14.5 cm high. Weight 425gms
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Electro plated beer mug by Elkington & Co. plus a selection of sterling silver and electro plated spoons including a sterling silver sifter spoon & two sterling silver berry spoons (13 + mug). (14 items)
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George IV sterling silver sugar basin. London, 1827. Maker: Thomas Cox Savory. 12.5 cm high. Weight 430gms
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George III sterling silver reeded christening mug. London, 1808. Maker: Henry Daniel. 8.75 cm high. Weight 210gms
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George V inverted pear-shaped sterling silver cream jug with matching sugar bowl. London, 1913. Maker's Mark: Rs. Jug 12 cm high, bowl 9 cm. Total weight 205gms. (2)
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Small sterling silver mug, stamped 925, possibly American. Weight 80gms
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George III lighthouse style sterling silver sugar caster embossed with scrolls and flowers. London, 1788. Maker: Phipps & Robinson. 19.5 cm high. 170gms
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William IV sterling silver christening mug embossed with the figures of children. London, c1836. Maker: Edward Barton. 10.5 cm high. Weight 145gms
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Victorian sterling silver bachelors' coffee pot, baluster style. London, 1892. Maker: Charles Stewart Harris. 15 cm high. Weight 260gms
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Edwardian sterling silver bowl on three pad feet. London, 1901. Makers Mark: Jg. 7 cm high. Weight 95gms
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George V sterling silver presentation goblet engraved with an inscription. London, c1923. 14.5 cm high. Weight: 255gms.
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Late Victorian ladies sterling silver one bottle inkstand. Birmingham, 1894. 12 cm wide, 11 cm deep. Weight (without bottle) 95gms. Very pretty
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Three sterling silver vesta cases. (3)
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Small Edwardian sterling silver bowl. Birmingham, 1902. Makers Mark: WD. 5 cm high, 9.5 cm diameter. Weight 110gms.
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Two sterling silver cigarette cases. (2)
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Sterling silver christening mug. Birmingham, 1982. Presentation inscription (Birth of Prince William) and applied gilt coat of arms; Maker: Tk & S; 5.75 cm high. Weight 65gms. Plus, a sterling silver commemorative plate, Elizabeth II 1952-1977. Maker: R&D. (2 items)
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Australian Bicentenary commemorative sterling silver plate 1788-1988 with applied gilt coat of arms, by Stokes. Weight 540gms
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Victorian sterling silver salver on three scroll legs. London, 1855. Maker: Robert Hennell. Diameter 31 cm. Weight 1100gms
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Edwardian sterling silver pierced dish ring with blue glass bowl (cracked). London, 1894. 7.5 cm high, 17.5 cm diameter. Silver weight 390gms
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Loving cup in sterling silver to mark the marriage of Prince Charles to Lady Diana 1981. Cased with certificate. L/E: 1000. Maker: Jbc & Co
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A selection of Edwardian sterling silver items including a shoe horn, a pin tray, a glove stretcher and a decorative button hook. (4 items)
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Sterling silver plates depicting images by Sir Russell Drysdale, c1970 by Stokes. Set 548 from a limited edition. Weight: 820gms. (4 items)
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Edwardian sterling silver punch bowl with presentation inscription. Sheffield, 1904. Maker: Henry Wilkinson. 16 cm high, 21.5 cm diameter. Weight 595gms
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A selection of various silver and electro plated objects including sifter spoon, ladle, letter opener, tongs & souvenir spoons. (22 items)
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An Arabian style cigarette box, a card case & a small silver and enamel box. (3 items)
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Selection which comprises an ivory & silver seal, a butter knife, a small sauce boat, a toast fork, a condiment tray with horn handle and a small dish. (6 items)
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Six sterling silver handled fruit knives, an electro plated sugar basin and two sterling silver candle stands. (9 items)
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George III sauce boat heavily embossed with flowers and applied dogs heads. (replaced base), c1810. Maker probably Mark Rubbel. Weight: 390gms
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A Britannia standard baluster beer mug, later embossed with scrolls and flowers. 12.5 cm high. Weight 380gms
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A set of sterling silver goblets. Birmingham, 1977-78. (8)
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A set of silver oriental beakers. (6)
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A matched set of sterling silver spoons, Estienne Rongent maker (1731) and Henry Dell (1721-1724). Very unusual handle decoration. 21 cm each in very fine condition. (2)
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A sterling silver group comprising cutlery, bowl, small burner, forks and spoons, match striker plus other oddments. Condition varies. 1300+ grams. (38)
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A silver group, some sterling clad handled knives, mostly silver plate, candle holder, small dish. (30+)
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c1920 silver group, including shoe pin-cushion; sterling throne pin-cushion; small sterling crib charm; and small goblet. A very collectible lot. All in very good condition. (4 items)
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John Moore pocket watch in stunning condition, solid gold, outer case key wind. Maker's name and serial number etched on movement. Must view to appreciate
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18kt Lannier Geneve c1870 gold back, ornate gilt face, in rare original box with original key. Working, but stops needs adjustment. 4 cm diameter. Case broken, but can be repaired.
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Sterling silver man's pocket watch c1900, no name, closed movement, fully hallmarked, 5 cm dia, key wind, in lovely working condition.
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Sterling silver man's pocket watch c1900, Tho's Gaunt Melbourne, closed movement, fully hallmarked, key wind, 4.5 cm dia, in lovely working condition.
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Sterling silver man's pocket watch c1900, no name, closed movement, fully hallmarked, key wind, 4.5 cm dia, in lovely working condition.
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Remainder of watch colllection, pocket watches (4), wrist watches (4), watch chains (2). In mixed condition. Best for parts. (10)
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Rolex sterling silver Man's Wrist Watch, c1920 non original dial and band. Stamped 'Rolex' inside case and on movement. Waiting to be restored.
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Penfolds Limited Release Vintage Port Bin 480 - Vintage 1958; Coonawarra Estate Vintage 1958 Claret; Wynns Ovens Valley Vintage 1978 Shiraz/Burgundy; Wynns Coonawarra Estate Hermitage - Vintage 1988 (2). The first 3 faulty. (5 bottles)
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Penfolds Bin 95 'Grange Hermitage' - Vintage 1967, Shiraz, South Australia. Slight label damage. (1 bottle)
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