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Property from the Private Collection of Trevor Kennedy AM Part I — Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers

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Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:449
Sale Title:Property from the Private Collection of Trevor Kennedy AM Part ILots with images:445
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:275
Date:20-Jun-2021
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A group of Australian themed jewellery (6), including bracelets and cufflinks depicting Australian animals and souvenir memorabilia, six pence bracelet, mostly metal, one pair of silver and enamel cufflinks.
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Four gold Tasmanian themed pieces, three brooches and one pendant, all featuring the map of Tasmania in varying forms; all 9ct gold. Makers marks present on three pieces. Total weight 8.7g.
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A gold bar brooch, featuring a wide bar with beaded detail, engraved 'Sydney'; 15ct gold. Weight 6.5g.
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Two antique seed pearl and stone set brooches, one set as a floral spray, the other a cross with green stones and seed pearls (one missing); 9ct and 15ct gold. Total weight 6.9g.
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Two Australian seed pearl and gem set brooches, one featuring a seed pearl and stone set kookaburra on a boomerang, the other a pierced map of Australia with a seed pearl set border and ruby set Southern cross; 15ct and 9ct gold respectively. Total weight 6.4g.
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Three gold jewellery items, including an opal boomerang brooch, a blue paste stone bar brooch (15ct) and a heart shaped locket; 9ct and 15ct gold. Total weight 7.6g.
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A group of three Australian brooches including Willis & Sons, a wishbone brooch featuring a kangaroo and red paste stone and a boomerang brooch with the map of Australia and two red paste stones; both 9ct gold, together with a seed pearl set kookaburra perched on a boomerang; 15ct gold, makers mark Willis and Sons. Total weight 9.9g.
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Two gold wishbone brooches by Willis & Sons, both featuring the Australian Coat-of-Arms superimposed on the wishbone, one with enamel detail, fully hallmarked Willis & Sons and numbered to verso; both 9ct gold. Total weight 4.2g.
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Four Australian military badges, three with the Australian military Forces crest, one within a pierced map of Australia, the other on jasper stone and the third on Mother-of -Pearl and a carved coin in the form of a soldier.
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A group of vintage gold plated jewellery (5), including two circular brooches with the map of Australia, a 'Mother' brooch, a shell cameo locket on chain and a gold lined kookaburra bangle.
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A group of silver Australian themed brooches (5), featuring an iridescent glass brooch with heavy silver gumnut floral detail, a kookaburra, two kangaroos and an indigenous themed brooch.
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A large group of silver jewellery (14), including fobs and medallions, coin earrings, a medallion bracelet and enamel brooches.
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A group of eight brooches, four brooches featuring Australian animals, one RAAF pendant brooch, a shell cameo, an enamel coat of arms and a floral motif brooch with red paste stone.
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A group of eight silver fob pendants and pins, of varying forms including musical awards, shillings, coins and some with a vacant cartouche; sterling silver. Total weight 50.5g.
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A textured gold and opal brooch / pendant, featuring bark finish gold work, set with ten cabochon cut light opals; testing as 14ct gold. Weight 21.2g.
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Two antique gold brooches, one set with enamel and coloured stones with an adjoining crescent brooch on safety chain, the other set with opals and a ruby; 9ct and 15ct gold. A/f
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A stone set Southern cross brooch, set with an old cut diamond and green sapphires; 15ct gold. Weight 2.5g.
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A group of four Australian themed jewellery pieces, including a green stone-set Southern cross brooch in 15ct gold (weight 3.3g), a floral brooch set with seed pearls and green stones (9ct gold), a silver Australian Coat-of-Arms pendant set with an opal triplet and an Australian Imperial Forces badge.
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Two opal specimen pieces, one a pendant featuring kangaroos set with an opal triplet, the other a boomerang brooch set with an opal doublet; both 9ct gold. Total weight 11.3g.
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Three pieces of Australian war memorabilia jewellery, including a fob pendant, a 'Great war Caltowie Cheer-Up Society' and a sweetheart bar brooch featuring a bayonet and diggers slouch hat; all 9ct gold. Total weight 13.8g.
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Three gold Australian animal brooches, including a koala, a kangaroo bar brooch and a boomerang brooch featuring an emu and a kookaburra; all 9ct gold. Total weight 8.4g.
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Three Tasmanian themed brooches, each featuring the map of Tasmania, two with open scrolled gold work, the other on a bar containing gold-dust; all 9ct gold. Total weight 9.8g.
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Three Australian themed brooches, all set with seed pearls, featuring an emu, a boomerang and the other a kookaburra; two in 15ct gold, one 9ct gold. Total weight 9.4g.
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An antique silver bangle, foliate engraved detail, wide hinged bangle measuring 3 cm in width, inner diameter 5.5 x 4.5 cm (designed for small wrist); sterling silver.
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A quantity of vintage silver lined Australian commemorative brooches, featuring 9ct gold and silver lined boomerang brooches with wildlife motifs and paste stones, circular brooches and enamel Australiana brooches.
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A group of seven shell jewellery pieces, including shells with the map of Tasmania in the centre, a carved floral mother-of-pearl brooch, a shell blister pearl heart brooch and a kangaroo brooch.
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A set of brass gold scales by W & T Avery limited, late 19th century, set onto a mahogany base, the single drawer containing the weights, 79 cm high, 56 cm wide, 29 cm deep. Provenance: presented to Mr John Cable by the bank of Western Australia, Kanowna in 1900
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A collection of small stone and metal Australian animals and figures, the largest 13 cm high
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Three Commonwealth bank plates circa 1910, together with a plate from Malcolm Fraser's Prime Ministerial dinner set as acquired by Mrs Fraser and a Minton cabinet plate, the Minton plate 26 cm diameter
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A collection clam shells and shell decorated ornaments, comprising a large clam shell on a silver plate stand, two smaller clam shells, a conch shell, a shell encrusted vase and a small shell encrusted keepsake, the clam shell on stand 29 cm high
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A set of English brass, oak and leather jockey's scales by Young's of London, 19th century, complete with five weights, the padded seat set into an oak bench, with a rosette carved frieze on barley twist legs, the scales stamped 'Young's London', 74 cm high, 88 cm wide, 52 cm deep
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A silver plate mounted walnut trophy shield, the N.S.W. Film Weekly tennis shield, ribboned columns with engraved presentations from 1948-1954, 50 cm high, 46 cm wide
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After Leonard Morel-Ladeuil, the Expulsion from the garden of Eden, painted plaster relief, with highlight centrepiece to the Milton shield, 47 x 47 cm
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A black satin lady's fan, late 19th century, decorated with cockatoos, leaves and flowers, house in a timber frame, 40 x 71 cm
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A verre eglomise chess board, late 19th century, geometrical patterned with alternate tartan decoupage, and corner decorated borders of rose, waratah, shamrock and thistle, 56 x 56 cm
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A glazed J. & P. Coats spool and thread presentation case, circa 1960, set to the interior with a plaque inscribed 'Processes of thread manufacture, J. & P. Coats Ltd. & Clark & Co. Ltd.', 9 cm high, 66 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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Two Austrian cold painted bronze cockatoos, naturalistically modelled as a sulphur crested cockatoo and a galah, the largest 9 cm high
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A large collection of crested porcelain tea wares and cake plates, including cups, saucers and cake plates, the largest cake plate 24 cm wide
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An Australian timber presentation tray, with chrome gallery inset within a silver plaque, inscribed presented to Mr D. P. Wallace in Appreciation of his Co-operation in the Australian fifth Security Loan Empire Quiz Contest of 1948 J. B. Chifley Prime Minister and Treasurer, 26 x 42 cm
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A Colonial cedar four-tier whatnot, mid 19th century, the top shelf with turned finials and a pierced three quarter gallery, 148 cm high, 60 cm wide, 51 cm deep. Provenance: The Ruth Simon collection, 2005
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A small collection of commemorative and crested porcelain plates, including Sydney opera house, 50th Anniversary of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the largest 27 cm diameter
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A collection of five blue mountains Centenary porcelain, each printed 'The Centenary of the crossing of the blue mountains in May 1813, celebrated at mount York. Mount Victoria, May 1913', comprising a large cup and saucer, a plate, a jug and a vase, the jug 16 cm
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An Australian Colonial impression of the Lord's prayer by George Brimblecombe 20th Dec 1859, housed in a cedar frame, 74 x 52 cm
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A large Colonial cedar wardrobe, mid 19th century, with two panelled doors enclosing hanging pegs, set onto a plinth base, 210 cm high, 111 cm wide, 51.5 cm deep. Provenance: The Ruth Simon collection, 2005
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An Australian cedar and kauri pine specimen wood lamp base, 48 cm high. Provenance: The Ruth Simon collection
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A group of mulga wood ornaments, comprising a pair of book ends, a kangaroo set thermometer, a blotter, a calendar, an ink well, an ashtray, a compendium with clock and a stand, the bookends 13 cm high
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A collection of mulga wood vessels and candlesticks, together with a tobacco jar, the largest candlestick 26 cm high
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A set of four hand painted Australian flora porcelain comports, each painted with a spray of Australian wild flowers, 24 cm diameter
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Two Austrian cold painted bronze budgerigars, probably Bergman, Vienna, early 20th century, one modelled seated on a bow, the tallest 9 cm high
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A collection of kookaburra decorated porcelain, English, including Grimwades, comprising two silver plate mounted salad bowls, two jugs, two vases, a plate and a candlestick, the tallest vase 21 cm high
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A collection Noritaki salad sets comprising two salad bowls, two pairs of salad servers and two platters two Noritaki salad sets, comprising two salad bowls, two pairs of salad servers and two platters
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A collection of yellow ground Grimwades kookaburra decorated porcelain, English, comprising a pair of candlesticks, two vases, a plate and two dishes, the candlesticks 19.5 cm high, the jug 17 cm high
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Two wood mounted coconut cups, one inscribed to base: to Mrs bell with best wishes and regards from Bob Adams 1/54th A.A .Coy Rae November 1940, the largest 27 cm high
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A large collection of golden wattle pattern dinner and tea ware by James Kent Ltd, Longton, the teapot 21 cm high
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A rare sterling silver basket by William Edwards, Melbourne, decorated with a filigree work of birds, grape and vine leaves, with a conforming blue glass liner, marked to base 'Walsh & Sons, Melbourne' with makers mark W.E., retailed by Walsh & Sons, Melbourne, 18 cm high. Other Notes: William Edwards arrived in July 1857 from London. He is listed in the Melbourne directory at 129 Collins Street East in 1859. Exhibited at the international exhibition in 1861. Ref: nineteenth century Australian silver, J.B…
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A rare Australian silver teapot by William Edwards, Melbourne, circa 1870, decorated with rococo scrolls and flowers, engraved initials Hjc, marked to the base W. Edwards, Manufacturer, Melbourne, sterling silver, 22 cm high. Provenance: The Ruth Simon collection, 2005. Literature: nineteenth century Australian silver, J.B Hawkins, Vol I, pg 253 (illustrated).
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An Australian silver presentation tray, Broken Hill, circa 1967, with an engraved inscription to 'Alfred M. Baer by his colleagues in Australia, 1949-1967', 'Made by Australian Craftsmen of silver, the product of Broken Hill (N.S.W) ores smelted and refined at port Pirie (south Aust.)'., 45 cm diameter
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A pair of silver napkin rings by Frederick Mole, Brisbane, together with eight silver plated rings, early 20th century, comprising ten items, the pair marked 'Sterling Silver/M/Emu/Maltese Cross', a pair of plated rings with the coat of arms of Ballarat, the other with various city's coat of arms including Ypres, Cairns and Bundaberg
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An Australian silver napkin ring by Henry Steiner, Adelaide, circa 1880, designed as a belt and buckle with engraved floral leaves, marked 'Queen Victoria's profile/H Steiner/Lion Passant/Crown', 3.5 cm wide, total weight of silver 72gms
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An Australian silver ewer, attributed to William Edwards, Melbourne, the baluster body and bold loop vine form handle raised on a spreading circular foot, inscribed 'Presented by J. C. Walker to P. Glenister as a token of respect July 23rd 1873', unmarked, 32 cm high. Other Notes: for a similar example see Hawkins, J. B., nineteenth century Australian silver, Vol I, p 216., According to Sands Directory Melbourne 1880 Philip Glenister was a bookmaker in Melbourne in 1870 listed at Ascot Vale Road, Ascot…
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A substantial Victorian silver plate mirrored centre piece stand, 19th century, of serpentine outline, the central circular mirror plate within a surround decorated in high relief with scrolling waves and fruiting vine, 55 cm diameter, 9 cm high. Provenance: John Hawkins Antiques
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Three sets of gold and silver mounted Tasmanian specimen wood napkin rings, one set on a stand, each napkin ring 4 cm high
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An Australian silver plate emu egg stand, 19th century, with two carved pendant emu eggs within an ornate foliate decorated frame surmounted by an emu, 36 cm high, 29 cm wide
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An Australian silver christening cradle by W. Kerr of Sydney, circa 1898 a silver christening cradle by W. Kerr of Sydney, circa 1898, the ornately decorated double ended cradle with pierced and applied acanthus scrolls and repeating classical motif banding raised on an ebonised rectangular wooden base set with a presentation plaque inscribed 'Presented to Alderman J. B. Anderson, Mayor of Mosman by the Alderman and Ex Alderman with their hearty felicitations on the occasion of the birth of his twin…
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Two trench art beakers with kangaroo handles, one inscribed Narrabri Diggers golf 1946, 17 cm high
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Two polished chrome trench art vase, the largest 29 cm high, 10.5 cm diameter
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A pair of silver plate mounted, etched ostrich eggs, each variously carved with Australian fauna including a kangaroo and a lyrebird, 19 cm high
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A sterling silver tea set by Henry Stratford Ltd, Sheffield,1888, for Drummond, Melbourne, comprising a teapot, milk jug and sugar vessel each with a central engraved crest depicting a trotting hog above a knight's bust, on a fern decorated ground, squat bun feet, stamped 'Drummond Melbourne 2433'. Provenance: The Ruth Simon collection, 2005
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A collection of sterling silver dishes, corner mounts and menu holders, including Hardy Brothers and William Kerr, comprising thirteen pieces including a round dish with an enameled flower by Hardy Brothers, Birmingham 1915, a round dish with a Queen Elizabeth Jubilee medal by Roberts & Belk Ltd, London 1977, a miniature pail, a silver emu figurine, a set of four menu holders with a map of Australia by Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1911, a pocket watch by Aaron Dennison, London 1907, a box inset with a piece…
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An Edward VII sterling silver pocket notebook and pencil by Walker & Hall Ltd, London 1908, the rectangular hinged cover opening to reveal a leatherette note pad and compartments for cards and stamps, engraved 'From Lord Major of Melbourne 1905-6.7.8 Sir Henry Weedon August 1908' inscribed to verso, 'Alderman Wm. Burton Jp city of Melbourne', 8.5 x 6 cm. Provenance: The Ruth Simon collection, Sydney, 2006
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A cedar and casuarina Pembroke table,19th century, the drop-side oval top above a frieze and sham drawer, 76 cm high, 92 cm wide, 90 cm deep. Provenance: The Ruth Simon collection, 2005
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A carved kerosene shale portrait bust by John Baird, Sydney, circa 1885, reputedly an image of John Baird's Son, Lignite, 48 cm high. Provenance: J.B. Hawkins Antiques. Other Notes: John Baird (1834-1894) was an amateur sculptor who was a postman in Sydney. He worked in kerosene shale, an unusual material for sculpture, which was mined on the north Shore and at Hartley and although he did not exhibit his work during his lifetime it was the subject of an article in the 'Illustrated Sydney News' in 1886…
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A collection of five Grimwade's orange lustre kookaburra bowls, the largest 28 cm diameter
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A Continental mahogany fold-over tea table, 19th century, the hinged serpentine top raised on fluted cabriole legs, 78 cm high, 86 cm wide, 44 cm deep
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A small collection of West Australian black swan crested porcelain, together with four small swan form vases, the largest dish 23 cm wide
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An Australian Colonial beaded wool embroidery of a rosella, late 19th century, housed in a birds eye maple frame by Lewis O. Carr, Sydney, trade label verso; L. O. Carr picture frame maker, 747, George Street south, Sydney, 60 x 60 cm. Provenance: Alan Landis Antiques, Sydney
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A collection of cream ground kookaburra porcelain, English, comprising a pair of large jugs, a smaller jug, a covered powder bowl, a small vase and a chamber pot the largest jug 29 cm high
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A Colonial cedar bookcase, mid 19th century, the glazed doors above a concealed frieze drawer, the lower section with panelled cupboard doors flanked by turned columns, raised on toupie feet, 217 cm high, 115 cm wide, 49 cm deep. Provenance: The Ruth Simon collection, 2005
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Louisa Smith (mid 19th century), the storm on the sea of Galilee 1869, wool tapestry, housed in a frame with leather flowers and Gothic scroll, labelled verso: worked by Miss Louisa Smith, London house, high Street, West Maitland NSW in the year 1869, 96 x 82 cm
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A cherry & Sons bentwood box butter churn, circa 1930, with a metal hand crank, the sides stamped 'Cherry & Sons Pty. Lt., Gisborne, Victoria, 40 cm high, 41 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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A large and impressive cedar library table by H. Jones of Parramatta, late 19th century, with three frieze drawers to each side, raised on baluster legs and porcelain castors, marked with a maker's stencil; 'From H.T. Jones Cabinetmaker & Upholsterer Parramatta', a single drawer stamped 'Australian Museum', 77 cm high, 367 cm long, 136 cm wide
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Three Royal Copenhagen and Bing & Grondahl dishes, Danish, 20th century, decorated with crabs and fish, the largest 24 cm diameter
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A three drawer surveyor's staff, inscribed 'Improved levelling staff by T. Sopwith, Newcastle upon Tyne, 160 cm
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A collection of pressed and coloured glass dishes, bowls and containers, including comport, a jelly mould, butter dishes sandwich plates
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An Australian cedar hall chair, 19th century, the back panel relief carved with a scrolling foliate design and fleur de lys finials, 96 cm high, 45 cm wide, 41 cm deep. Provenance: The Ruth Simon collection, 2005
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European school, portrait of a lady, oil on ivory
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A pair of Masonic cedar throne chairs, late 19th century, 166 cm high, 59 cm wide, 57 cm deep
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A collection of kookaburra decorated lustre ware, English
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A collection of five Victorian photo frames, featuring a pair Louis XV style gilt mounted rosewood frames, a leaf cast gilt mounted rosewood frame, and two photographic portraits in a gilt frame.
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A hexagonal enamel, diamond and gold mounted ivory box, circa 1900, the cover with an enameled Australian coat of arms surrounded by a laurel wreath and six rose cut diamonds in a gold wire work border, 6.5 cm diameter
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A large collection of reference and auction catalogues
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A collection of green ground kookaburra porcelain, English, comprising a pair of gilt handle vases, a pair of gilt handle jardinieres and a large jardiniere, 28 cm high
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Two large and two small green ground kookaburra porcelain jardinieres, English, the largest jardiniere 19 cm high
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A collection of yellow ground Grimwades kookaburra decorated porcelain, English, comprising three bowls, a serpentine rimmed dish and a jug
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A Moorcroft framed porcelain panel, late 20th century, decorated with an exotic bird and waratah, together with a Moorcroft 1913-2013 centenary stand, the panel 31 x 21 cm
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A collection of Wedgwood Australian native flora coloured jasper ware dishes, each decorated with Australian native flowers, 11.5 cm diameter (each)
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A large collection Wedgwood coloured jasper ware dishes decorated with Australian cities and landmarks, the largest 8.5 cm diameter
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A collection of Wedgwood blue jasper ware plates commemorating guide dogs Australia and the Americas cup, the largest 16.5 cm diameter
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A collection of Wedgwood Australian native fauna coloured jasper ware dishes, 11 cm diameter
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A collection of Grimwade's orange lustre kookaburra plates, the largest 24 cm diameter
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