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General Memorabilia, Toys and Model Aeroplanes — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:446
Sale Title:General Memorabilia, Toys and Model AeroplanesLots with images:331
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:251
Date:15-Dec-2009
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Thomas Worth (American, 1834-1917), lithographs from the racist 'Darktown' series - 'Black duck Shooting', 'A Sharp rifle' and 'A fall from Grace'; by Currier & Ives (N.York, 1882-83), all window mounted, each 50 x 40 cm. (3)
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Indonesian Wayang Kulin Puppet, c1920s, a true professional model. Turned rosewood wooden hands and body support rods. Leather body, all in very good original painted condition
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Singer table model sewing machine c1920s, beautiful decals in wonderful condition. It is working, housed in its' own carrying case and complete with atttachments
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David Lloyd George - England c1920s cast iron still bank, embossed 'Insurance Bill Bank - 9 for 4'. 14 cm high, excellent condition
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Crocodile handbag, the front of the handbag is the entire head and front feet of the croc. Brown suede interior, the remainder of the bag made from the body skin
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Mink Stole, dark brown, c1930s purchased from T.C. Hunter, Furrier, Adelaide. In very fine condition
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Mink Stole, medium brown c1930 in very fine condition
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Mink Stole, medium brown long shawl style, by S.W. Cook, Hampton. In very fine condition
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Australian Water Rat, full length coat, c1930s by S.W.Cook, Hampton. A beautiful animal of North Queensland, much sought after for their luxurious pelts. In wonderful condition
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Wundawax Floor Polish tin sign, c1950, a very colourful sign in very good condition. 24 x 34 cm.
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The Beatles, unusual souvenir 'From, the Cavern - Liverpool, 'The Birthplace of the Beatles', Comes This Genuine piece of the Cavern club stage on which, the Beatles performed 292 times during the period 1961 to 1963'. Printed card attched to piece of wooden stage 12 x 10 cm
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Latvian Ephemera c1970s including, posters, watercolour and set design art work. Probably for a Latvian theatre company. Interesting. (14)
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'The Face Of Sodom' (1980) by Donald Friend. 65pp, folio (11.5 x 16 cm), Hardcover with slip case. limited edition, 111/240 signed by the author. In as new condition. Superb
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Newspaper banner/posters (2) announcing death of Sir Donald Bradman, window mounted. Also 'The New York Times' for Dec.25 1861 with articles re American civil war; 'The Sun' Nov.6 1929 re Melbourne Cup; 'The Herald' Oct.10 1931 re death of Sir John Monash; World War I certificate for private E. Buckland, A.M.F. plus two c1941 signed displays. (8)
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Range of international Police patches, majority American, plus a miscellaneous group incl. Fire Departments. (135+)
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Range of modern badges, majority Australian Bowls clubs (140+) with the remainder incl. aviation, Usa police etc. (185+)
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Collection including Sir Stanley Matthews; Roger Federer; Kris Kristofferson; Brigitte Bardot; Telly Savalas; plus iron men - Grant Kenny, Dwayne Thuys, Myles Blackwell & Trevor Hendy. (9 items)
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Ballet: Wonderful collection in 6 albums, with photographs (113), postcards (260), press and magazine pictures and programmes, with over 100 autographs, noted Dame Margot Fonteyn (17), Sir Robert Helpmann (19), Margaret Dale (5), Pamela May (6), John Hart (7), Mary Honer (12), Moyra Fraser, Julia Farron (4), Joy Newton, beryl grey (3), David Palthengi, Michael Somes (5), June Br' (3), Frederick Ashton (4), Alan Carter (4), Claude Newmann, Deryk Mendl, Helena Wolska, Molly Lake, John field, Alexis Rassine,…
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King Victor Emmanuele II (1820-78, became first King of a united Italy in 1861), nice signature 'Vittorio Emanuele' on a lower section cut from an 1869 document
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A unique Memento of the 1928 first flight Across the Pacific by Kingsford Smith, Ulm, Lyon and Warner: two U.S. Gold coins ($21/2 Indian head 1927 and $5 Indian head 1909) affixed to a document signed by Charles Kingsford Smith and his parents, William and Catherine Mary Kingsford Smith, the typed message reads: 'I certify that these two American gold coins were two of the last gold coins that we possessed in America; that they were carried by US in the 'Southern cross' across the Pacific on the first…
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Music: Yehudi Menuhin (concert violinist) signature on 1997 letter on 'From Lord Menuhin, Om Kbe' letterhead, regarding the inauguaration of the Hephzibah Menuhin piano chair; Joska Szigeti (Violinist) signature dated 1908 on real photo post card; Fou Ts'ong (Chinese concert pianist), signature on front cover of programme for 1960 Haydn-Mozart Society concert at Royal Festival hall, London. (3 items)
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Colonel Robert Torrens (1780-1864 British economist, soldier & politician, one of the founders of South Australia), signature on page
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Leicaflex Sl, 1970 chrome, Serial No. 1261258 with standard 50 mm F2 Summicron - R lens, Serial No. 2352467. Plus a high quality 'Benser' leather carrying case and a small range of accessories. All in a grade condition
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Leica Illustrated Guides, Vol. I, II & III, 1975, 1978 & 1979, by James L. Lager. All softcover, fine condition. (3)
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Leica - 'A History Illustrating Every Model and Accessory', by Paul-Henry van Hasbroeck, 350pp, Revised Ed. 1993, Sotheby Publications. Pristine
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Leica - 'M Mount Cameras, a systematic approach' by Filippo Giunta, in six different languages, 479pp, 1993. Pristine
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Bavarian porcelain statues, brown and white, hand painted, 'H 14&15' mark to base, 14.5 cm in very fine condition. (2)
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Dresden porcelain lace statues, 'musical trio' 12 x 16 x 8 cm, also 'seated lady with bird' 14 cm, both in good condition marked 'crown over N Dresden'. (2)
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Holland & Green c1860, three footed cake plate, hand decorated in bold leaf, in very good condition
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Dresden candle stick c1870, Marked to inside 'L.', standing 22 cm tall, colours brilliant, in very good condition
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Queen Victoria Porcelain Collection c1887-1897 comprising Silver Jubilee cup 7 cm, Record Reign cup (1897) by Wb London 8 cm, 60 Years Celebration cup 7 cm, Large Mug and Saucer set 'Diamond Jubilee' 10 cm. All in very good condition. (4)
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Dresden lace figurines including, 'K' with crown, 'Alka with crown', crossed tools with Germany, 'Dresden Made in Germany'. Various sizes, all with some minor faults. (4)
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Dresden group lace figurines, a 'man & 3 women having tea' 21 x 11 x 12 cm; 'two musicians' 16 x 12 cm, both in good condition. (2)
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Dresden porcelain figurines, unmarked, all in very fine condition; one pair and 3 singles. Musicians, dancers, etc. (5 items)
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Various pieces, c1920s, comprising Royal Dux statue, Francesca China, Leonardo collection, English ware and unnamed statue. (5 items)
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Shumann Arzberg Germany Reticulated Dresden Plates c1920s, comprising hand painted and transfer over painted designs on scalloped edged plates of various sizes. Decorations include, pheasant, roses and assorted flowers. All in good condition. All wired for hanging. (6)
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Royal Doulton and Wedgewood Collector's plates c1990s including, Ann Hathaway's Cottage, The Midday Local, The Spinner and others. 3 at 27 cm and 5 at 21 cm. All in fine condition. (8 items)
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Ceramic plate assortment (1900-1930) comprising, Platter Burleigh Ware 'Willow Wear Pattern, Adams plate, Corbeille, Myotte and Son England, Royal Doulton. All with some faults. (5)
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Royal Doulton 'Coaching Days Series Ware', comprising assorted cups (22), small trays (7), pot lid (1), coffee and tea pots (4). All in very good condition. (34 pieces)
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Decorative Dinner Plates c1920s including, Royal Albert, Doulton Burslem, English Ironside. All in reasonable condition. (9 items)
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Royal Doulton 1929 Ploughing Series Trios #4934, consisting of cups, saucers and cake plates in superb condition. (6 pieces)
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English Royalty Cups c1911-1980 including, King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra Coronation, Queen Mother 80th birthday, George V and Queen Elizabeth Coronation, The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, plus others. (15)
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Royal Doulton figurine 'Cobbler' (HN1706) modelled by C.J. Noke. 20 cm in superb condition.
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Crown Devon Elizabeth II Coronation Beer Tankard, presented by Joshua Tetley & Son Ltd, 13 cm in fine condition, also Glass Coronation bowl of King George VI. 23 cm dia, raised lettering in fine condition. (2 items)
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Royal Doulton octagonal pudding bowls (1937), comprising the following series, 'Rustic England', 'Country scene', 'English Cottages', 'Sir Roger de Coverley', each 21 cm and in superb condition. (4)
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Parion ware porcelain statues, c1950 soft bisque glaze large format 24 cm (2) and one large modern Dresden type statue. All in very good condition. (3 items)
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Bisque porcelain figurines c1950s, all in good condition. (3 items)
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Kalk (?) porcelain statue depicting a couple with a dog, origin unknown. 23 x 23 x 12 cm. In very good condition except for one broken finger
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Blue & White Dresden Porcelain Figurines (1900s-1950s), various sizes 20-30 cm, all in good condition. Good value. (7 items)
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Japanese Style Gold & Black Dinner Set c1950, service for six consisting of large bowls, plates, small bowls, dessert plates, tiny bowls, saucers, ash trays (4), condiment dishes, large bowl, sugar and creamer (2), demitasse cups, coffee cups, large teapot, coffee pot. In fine condition. (63 pieces)
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Royal Doulton figurine 'The balloon man' (HN1954) modelled by L Harradine. 17 cm in superb condition
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Royal Doulton figurine 'The clown' (HN2890) modelled by W.K. Harper and hand signed by Michael Doulton. 21 cm; broken finger. (1978)
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Dresden lace figurine group, all with minor lace damage otherwise in fine condition. Marked with cross and either Dresden or Germany. (4)
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Royal Doulton figurine 'My love' (HN2339) modelled by M. Davies. 16.5 cm in superb condition
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Spode figure 'Chelsea Hunting Gent' (Chelsa figure #3). 22 cm in superb condition.
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John Campbell Pottery (1935), a lovely example of a two handled pot in typical Campbell green mottled glaze. Signed to base 'John Campbell, 1935, Tasmania' 15.5 cm in superb condition.
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Coalport figurine 'Daphne' from the ladies of Fashion series; modelled by Helen Buckley. 20 cm in superb condition
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Coalport figurines 'Polly' (WC130000544). 15 cm in superb condition, also 'Amanda' (WC303400106). 18 cm in superb condition. (2 items)
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Coalport figurines 'Lucy' modelled by Jack Glynn. 22 cm, also 'The Medicine man' 19 cm, both in superb condition. (2 items)
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Royal Doulton figurine 'Bathing beauty' (HN4399) limited edition 155/1000, modelled by N. Pedley. 20 cm in superb condition
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1905-10 Wills 'Views of the world - Stereoscopic Photos' (52/215 + 8 spares); plus 1926 Wills (Australia) 'Cricketers', part real photo set (23/63 + 11 spares). Poor/G. (total 94)
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C1906-30s cigarette & trade cards, noted 1926 Amalgamated press Churchman 'Famous Shipping lines' (22); 1906 Sniders & Abrahams 'Jokes' (44) & Hoadleys (2); 1933 Turf 'Personality series - film stars' (22/72 + 5 spares). (c600)
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1912-39 cigarette cards, noted 1939 Churchman 'Kings of Speed' (50); 1912 Wills 'Historic Events' (50); 1937 Players 'Motor cars, 2nd series' (50); 1935 Ogdens 'How to Swim' (47/50),(total 562)
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Flowers: 1912 'Roses (A series)' (50); 1913 'Roses (second series)' (50); 1913 Wills 'Alpine flowers' (48/50); 1923 Players 'Struggle for Existence' (25); 1924 Wills 'Flowering trees and Shrubs' (47/50); 1925 Wills 'Flower Culture in pots' (50) & (47/50); 1933 Wills 'Garden flowers' (50); 1939 Gallaher 'Wild flowers' (48) (total 415)
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1913-29 cigarette cards, noted 1913 Wills 'First Aid' [49/50]; 1939 Players 'Cycling' [50]; 1925 Wills 'Ships' Badges' [49/50]; 1929 Wills 'English Period Costumes' [47/50]. Fair/Vg. (Total 345)
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Military: 1914 Major Drapkin 'Soldiers & Their Uniforms' (Die Cut) [25]; 1916 (Unissued) Players 'Decorations & Medals' [42/50]; 1931 Players 'Military Head-Dress' [50]; 1939 Players 'Uniforms of The Territorial Army' [39/50]. G/Vg. (Total 156)
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Animals: 1927 Wills 'Zoo' [50]; 1929 Players 'Curious Beaks' [50]; 1936-38 Gallaher 'Dogs (A series)' [34/48] & 'Dogs (2nd Series)' [43/48]; 1937 Wills 'Dogs' [46/50]. G/Vg. (Total 223)
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1932 Godfrey Phillips 'Australian Sporting Celebrities', complete set, noted Don Bradman, Phar Lap & Walter Lindrum. VG. (50)
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1933 Sweetacres 'Series of Sports Champions', complete set [48], noted Don Bradman, Les Darcy & Phar Lap. Poor/Vg
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1880 Melbourne international Exhibition: silver medal with on front 'Melbourne international Exhibition MDCCCLXXX', engraved on rim 'Charles Macintosh & Co. Manchester India Rubber goods', 5.1 cm diameter, in original presentation case
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1888 Centennial International Exhibition Melbourne: silver medal with on front 'Centennial International Exhibition Melbourne', engraved on rim 'Broadhurst & Co.', 51 mm diameter.
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1939 Golden Gate International Exposition, San Francisco: Press photographs of the exposition buildings, prior to the opening, each with typewritten description on reverse. 26 x 29 cm format. (16 items)
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9ct rose, white and yellow gold diamond ring (diamonds = 0.45ct). Total weight = 9.10gms
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18ct yellow gold, diamond and citrine ring (diamonds = 1.62ct). Total weight = 4.30gms.
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14ct white gold diamond and jade stone ring (single cut diamonds = 0.62ct). Total weight = 13.00gms
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18ct yellow gold diamond ring with centre sapphire ring (diamonds total = 1.00ct). Total weight = 3.50gms
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18ct white gold antique diamond ring with turquoise (single cut diamonds = .10ct). Total weight = 5.20gms and 18ct white gold antique diamond bracelet with turquoise (single cut diamonds = 1.00ct). Total weight = 31.50gms. (2)
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18ct white gold diamond pendant (old cut diamonds = 0.30ct and centre stone = 0.45ct) with yellow gold jump ring. Total weight = 2.00gms
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18ct white gold necklace with diamonds totaling 1.10ct F VS and centre heart shaped fancy vivid yellow/orange stone 0.92ct GIA. Total weight = 8.50gms
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18ct white gold satin necklace with an egg diamond pendant (diamonds totaling 0.10ct) two chain necklace. Total weight = 8.60gms
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18ct white and yellow gold antique brooch with rubies. Total weight = 6.50gms.
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18ct yellow gold antique brooch with a black sapphire. Total weight = 12.80gms.
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15ct gold Edwardian star cluster pin. 41 seed pearls set in a double star brooch. Total weight 6gm. Very fine condition
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15ct gold Edwardian Art Noveau pendant on 15t chain. 23 seed pearls around approx 1ct amethyst. In fine condition
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Combination vesta case and sovereign case, sterling hallmarked Birmingham 1901. Engraved, open cartouche, in stunning condition. 46gms total weight
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Sterling silver clam shell type vesta case and sterling silver fob chain. Case marked Birmingham 1913, chain marked lion silver no date. Total weight 55 gms total weight
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Sterling silver sovereign case, 1910 Birmingham engraved in stunning condition; total weight 23 gms.
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9ct gold fob chain, small 9ct bar brooch plus 2 assorted non gold items.
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14ct American Waltham watch Co hunter's case watch, c1900, not running, missing crystal, including a 37 cm 9ct gold fob chain. Total weight including movement 87gms
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15ct gold bracelet set with individual solid gold surround settings, 7 in total. In beautiful condition
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Sterling Silver Vesta 1909 Birmingham, 23gms, case worn and dented. Fully engraved; plus agate handled postal hand stamp, in very good condition. (2)
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18ct white gold cluster ring, 14 claw set diamonds total weight 0.14 ct, nine claw set mixed oval shaped blue sapphires, total weight 4.09ct. Total weight 0.70 gm. In lovely condtition, with Jeweller's valuation certificate
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Africa: Maps by Tallis [London, 1851] with beautiful engraved vignettes & hand-coloured outlines - 'Africa', 'Cape Colony', 'Natal and Kaffraria', 'Western Africa', 'Northern Africa' & 'Egypt', each 27 x 37 cm. Good/Vg condition. (6 items)
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Asia: Maps by Tallis [London, 1851] with beautiful engraved vignettes & hand-coloured outlines - 'China and Burmah', 'Asia', 'Thibet, Mongolia, and Mandchouria', 'Independent Tartary' & 'Russia in Asia', each 37 x 27 cm. Good/Vg condition (two with minor tone spots). (5 items)
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Australia: Small collection of maps - 'Colony of New South Wales and Australia Felix', by A.K.Johnston [Edinburgh, 1844], hand-coloured outlines & explorer's tracks, size 66 x 54 cm; 4 maps by Garran from the Picturesque Atlas of Australasia [Sydney, 1886] - 'General Map of New South Wales', 'General Map of Queensland', 'General Map of Victoria' & 'Map of New South Wales, Showing Stock Toutes, Tanks, Wells, and Trucking Stations', each 66 x 43 cm; plus 'Australian Pictorial Exploration Map', published by…
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'Australia', map by Tallis (London, 1851) with beautiful engraved vignettes (including Aborigines) and hand-coloured outlines, size 37 x 27 cm. (Tooley.1217)
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'New South Wales', map by Tallis (London, 1851) with beautiful engraved vignettes and hand-coloured outlines, size 27 x 37 cm. (Tooley.1223)
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'Victoria, or port Phillip', map by Tallis (London, 1851) with beautiful engraved vignettes (including Aborigines) and handcoloured outlines, size 37 x 27 cm. (Tooley.1234)
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'Part of South Australia', map by Tallis [London, 1851] with beautiful engraved vignettes (including Aborigines) & handcoloured outlines, size 27 x 37 cm. (Tooley.1231) Good/Vg condition
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'Western Australia, Swan River', map by Tallis [London, 1851] with beautiful engraved vignettes (including Aborigines) & hand-coloured outlines, size 27 x 37 cm. (Tooley.1236) Good/Vg condition
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