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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 collection of silver mounted Tasmanian specimen wood napkin rings
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Three Australian silver plate mounted emu eggs, 19th century, one impressed Evan Jones, Sydney to the base, the largest 27 cm high
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A collection of Royalty commemorative coins and medallions
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Three 1943 Australian and a medallion commemorating the Commonwealth of Australia
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A large Australian sterling silver tray by Stokes and Sons, Melbourne, of serpentine outline with a gadroon border centred by the engraved initials Rma, within a stylised wattle leaf and flower border, ball and claw feet, maker's marks to the base and inscribed 'Australian black wattle Motif', 35 cm diameter
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A rare kid leather mounted emu egg centrepiece, 19th century, the lily banded egg supported by pendant fern branches on a circular ebonised base with conforming decoration, glass dome, 48 cm high
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A large tramp art overmantle mirror, early 20th century, 111 x 101 cm. Provenance: The Ruth Simon collection, 2005
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Sir James and lady Lumsden, circa 1870, three photographic portraits, each housed in gilt mounted rosewood frames, 60 x 50 cm (each). Other Notes: Sir James Lumsden (1808-1879) was a Scottish merchant and stationer who served as Lord Provost of Glasgow from 1866 to 1869
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A Colonial carved and inlaid frame, circa 1887, incised to the reverse 'NZ- Fr- 1908. Lotte' and 'Sept. 21st 1887', inset with a photograph of a young girl, 38.5 x 30 cm. Provenance: The Ruth Simon collection, 2005
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A carved gilt wall mirror, decorated with applied the Australian coat of arms with kangaroo and emu motifs, 68 x 53 cm
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A Colonial and Indian Reception bronze medal, the presentation box inscribed 'In commemoration of the visit of the Colonial and Indian Representatives to the city of London 25th June 1886. The right Hon John Staples Fsa Lord Mayor, David Evans Esq Alde, Thomas Clark Esq, Sheriffs William Henry Pannell Esq Chairman of the Committee'., maker Elkington Co Ltd, London., 7.5 cm diameter
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A small collection of coins depicting scenes of Melbourne and Sydney, comprising six coins
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A London international exhibition gilt bronze medal by G.T. Morgan, 1873, in box, featuring a relief bust of Albert, Prince of Wales and showing the horticultural Society's arcades with Royal Albert hall in distance, inscribed 'Major E. F. Du cane C.B.R.E catalogue no. 2350 and for, Services', 7 cm diameter
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A bronze medal of Cardinal O'Connell, Archbishop of Boston, by Dora Ohlfsen, 1911, inscribed in Latin 'Gvlielmvs.S.R.E.Presb.Cardinalis.O'Connell+Archiep.Boston', reverse showing the Archbishop coat of arms inscribed 'Creatvs.XXVII.Nov.Mcmxi+Regnante.Pio.X.P.M.'
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A Waterford cut crystal waratah etched bowl, 15 cm high, 25 cm diameter
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Two Austrian cold painted bronze kangaroos, largest 8 cm
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An Australian poker work tray, with koala and gum blossom decoration. Provenance: The Ruth Simon collection, 2005
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A large collection of Wedgwood Australian native flora and fauna coloured jasper ware dishes, each decorated with Australian native animals and flowers, 11 cm diameter
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A collection of Wedgwood blue jasper ware commemorative porcelain, comprising three plates, a covered box and a vase, the largest plate 25 cm diameter
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A pair of Japanese porcelain vases, 20th century, each painted with peony, prunus and bamboo between blue-ground borders, the base with a six-character iron-red mark, 41 cm high
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A blackwood elbow chair, made by the Melbourne chair Company, 20 down St, Collingwood, Victoria, Australia, date circa 1910, the top rail decorated by emus in a bush scene, 101 cm high, 57 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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A collection of Royal Doulton bird of paradise titanian ware, comprising two jugs, a coffee pot, sugar bowl, creamer, small vase and small dish, the largest jug 18 cm high
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An Australian cedar Art Nouveau elbow chair, the shaped back inlaid with stylised gum leaves, 107 cm high. Provenance: The Ruth Simon collection, 2005
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A cased diorama of a Victorian clipper ship, with full sails and rigging, the interior of the case painted with a lighthouse, 41 cm high, 74 cm wide, 11 cm deep
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A carved hardwood sculpture, reputedly of Sir Sidney Kidman, early 20th century, 76 cm high
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Three Australian pine spindle back cottage chairs, early 20th century, probably by the Melbourne chair Company, decorated with waratahs and flannel flowers, 97 cm high. Provenance: The Ruth Simon collection, 2005
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An oak extension dining table, early 20th century, 73 cm high, 181.5 cm wide, 106 cm
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An unusual carved blackwood cigar box, attributed to Gordon Cummings (1894-1972), the hinged cigar form top above a well carved mask and acanthus scroll frieze, 16.5 cm high, 30.5 cm wide, 18 cm deep
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A painted pokerwork occasional table, the circular top decorated with three red waratahs, 67 cm high, 62.5 cm diameter
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A collection of three Royal Doulton gilt decorated vases and a small jug, 19th century, decorated with various flowers including pink buttons, orchids and flannel flower, the tallest vase 20 cm high
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A small collection of Royal Doulton and Doulton Burslem gilt decorated vases, 19th century, variously decorated with Australian motifs including wattle and flannel flower, the tallest vase 21 cm high
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A collection of mother of pearl shell carvings and dishes, including a silver mounted dish marked Levinsons Perth silver, decorated with a kangaroo on a boomerang and three scroll feet with swans, the dish 10.5 cm high
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A large painted pokerwork vase, decorated with a continuous scene of an Australian farmhouse in a landscape, 35 cm high
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A large Australian painted pokerwork vase, circa 1930, decorated with parrots and butterflies within geometric banded borders, 38 cm high
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A Doulton Lambeth stoneware baluster form vase by Florence Barlow, decorated with birds and foliage, 28 cm high
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A collection of six ceramic black swans, one marked to commemorate the Centenary of Western Australia, the largest 20 cm high, 34 cm wide
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Two Austrian cold painted bronze kangaroos, the largest 10 cm high
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A Jimmy Possum elbow chair, late 19th century, of simple rustic form with a spindle back. Provenance: The Ruth Simon collection, 2005
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Phar lap circa 1932, amber glass statue, applied text to base: Phar lap 1928-32 37 Wins from 51 Starts
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A large collection of Royal Doulton 'Roses & Wattle' porcelain, early 20th century, comprising cake plates, soup bowls, sandwich plates, dishes and sauce boats
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A large collection of brass and nickel trench art, including jugs, vases, beakers, salt and pepper shakers, ashtrays and boxes, all made from brass and nickel shell casings, the tallest vase 26 cm high
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A collection of Wedgwood blue jasper ware plaques and boxes, 20th century, comprising two plaques with a relief portrait of Governor Arthur Philip, a lobed box with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, an Olympic commemorative box and a pair of moulds with the Australian coat of arms
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A collection of five Limoges Australian fauna figured porcelain boxes, the tallest 7.5 cm high
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A collection of four Royal Copenhagen crayfish dishes designed by Jorgen Balslov, the largest 25 cm diameter
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A green glazed porcelain shell form tea set, French, comprising a teapot, sugar bowl and six small cups and saucers, the teapot 16.5 cm high
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A collection of brass desk accessories, including an inscribed cigar box, a pair of emu figure bookends, an inkwell and an envelope cigarette case, a circular tobacco box and a kangaroo paper wight, the cigar box 7.5 cm high, 24 cm wide
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A collection of Royal Doulton wattle pattern porcelain, comprising a large jardiniere, a jug, a vase, a large bowl and two dishes, the jardiniere 22 cm high
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Two Chinese ink stones, one carved with cranes and lotus, wood stand, the other with crabs and lotus, box, 23 and 24 cm long. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 21 and 22 November 2011 lots 622 and 621
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A pair of Colonial cedar side tables, early 19th century, with a plain pine strung frieze, set on four turned legs, 74 cm high, 135 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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