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Australian & Historical, Day 2 — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:262
Sale Title:Australian & Historical, Day 2Lots with images:258
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:221
Date:30-May-2021
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Two framed vintage photographs of a waterfall and a road in the Dandenong Ranges, early 20th century, the waterfall 28 x 39 cm
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Banjo bands: group of mounted photographs, four showing banjo orchestras, the other showing a 'Grand Ball' scene, at least three by Melbourne photographers including. A. Younger (Carlton), C.J. Frazer (little Collins St) and Edwin G. Adamson (Richmond); c. Late 1920s., largest 21 x 15.5 cm. (5 items)
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Wirth Brothers circus: a publicity photograph, depicting 5 members of the family, some in costume, endorsed 'To Mr. Parry with our best wishes, the Wirth family, 1929.', 35 x 28 cm.
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Rheem Manufacturing Co. Framed vintage photograph of the Australian division building, on card and in period oak frame, circa 1940, 38 x 78 cm
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Shayne Higson (b.1960), Realitys, colour Cibachrome photograph, signed and dated '87 below image, titled verso, 49 x 49 cm
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Richard Crawley (1951 - ), Las Palmas, canary Islands, 1972, signed, titled and dated on the mount, 24.5 x 36.5 cm.
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Richard Crawley (1951 - ), Dunkeld, 2003, signed, titled and dated in the lower margin, 15 x 36 cm.
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An antique military tunic button polisher, mid 19th century, 27.5 cm high
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An ammunition box, painted timber with iron strapping and handles, 19th century, 20 cm high, 50 cm wide, 25 cm deep
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Laurence George Hatton Marshall (1884 - 1966), Victorian Imperial Bushmens Regiment trooper No.100. Awarded the Queen's South Africa medal with clasps for cape Colony, Rhodesia, orange free state & Transvaal. Pioneer Aviator and Politician. An archive containing: 1: Marshall's Victorian Bushmens Regiment tunic with original brass buttons and chain-mail epaulettes. 2: a pocket-size 'Book of Common Prayer' with the written dedication 'To My dear Son Laurence on his leaving for South Africa. April 28, 1900, E…
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16th Australian Light Horse Regiment (Indi Light Horse) – white metal hat badge – 1900 to 1912.
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Lord Kitchener antique bronze finished miniature bust titled 'Earl Kitchener', 13.5 cm high
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Will Dyson, Foreword by H.G. Wells, Kultur cartoons, (Published by Stanley Paul, London, 1915). Mounted illustration to front wrapper; 20 mounted illustrations tipped in.
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An Albert Jacka, VC Tribute, an attractively mounted and framed display, of army badges, ribbons and buttons, combined with battlefield finds - bullet, cases, a bayonet, trench art and a 9ct gold, and pearl 'Mother/A.I.F.' boomerang, brooch, together with a photograph of, Captain Jacka. Overall 74 x 106 cm. Albert Jacka, VC, MC & bar (1893 – 1932) was the first Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross during the first world war. It is the highest decoration for gallantry 'In the face of the enemy' that…
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A trench art horse's hoof candle holder engraved 'Anzac cove 1915', 6 cm high, 10 cm wide, 11.5 cm deep
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Badges & Medalettes: 1916 Department of Education Victoria bronze Anzac medal; 1918 Department of Education Victoria silver Anzac day medal; 1919 Anzac Remembrance day badge (by Stokes); sterling silver nurses' rising sun badge (by Luke). (4 items).
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Badges, medals, military dog tags, pins etc, (23 items).
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World war one books: 'From the Australian front : Xmas.1917' (Cassell & Co.); 'Australian war photographs : a pictorial record from November 1917 to the end of the War' edited by Wilkins (1919); 'The Western front, a general Outline', by Major Alan B Steele Australian staff Corps. Published by arrow Printery Melbourne 1930, maps in pocket at back, stiffened card covers; 'Australian Chivalry', J.L. Treloar, ed. A.W.M., 1933; 'World War 1914-1918'. (with an introduction by H.G. Wells). John Hammerton, ed.…
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World War I period military helmet inkwell, 5 cm high
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Lieut. Will Dyson, Australia at war. A winter record made by Will Dyson on the Somme and at Ypres during the Campaigns of 1916 and 1917. With an introduction by G.K. Chesterton. (Australia at war. Drawings at the front by Lieut. Will Dyson, official artist AIF (cover title)). (Cecil Palmer & Hayward, London, 1918); large quarto, 52 pages with a pictorial dedication page plus 20 full-page illustrations. Pictorial card covers
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A.I.F. Death plaque for private Victor Ernest Warne, 38th Australian Infantry Battalion. Warne, from Bendigo, Victoria, died in France of 9th November 1918, two days before the end of the war. He died of pneumonia.
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Hat badges: Melbourne University rifles, Australian artillery (2, one gilt), the Hume Regiment (the 59th), and Australian military Forces, (5 items).
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1918 Demobilised Soldiers' badge, World War I, by Stokes & Sons Melb., impressed number 6409.
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Various Australian badges including Pacific Island Regiment (2 types), the Royal Regiment, Royal Australian signals (2-part hat badge), Royal Australian survey Corps, Australian Garrison artillery, Australian Cadet Corps (Camberwell Grammar), Royal Australian Army ordnance Corp collar badges (2), 1967 Anzac badge, and A.M.F. Rising sun (Korean war era), (12 items).
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Sterling silver & blue enamel badge issued 'To Women of Australia for Duty Done', impressed number 33135 verso; made by Wm McLean & Co., Melbourne.
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An interesting group of four badges, comprising 'Volunteered for active service Medically Unfit' (1918/19), World War II Australian service 'Volunteered' Exemption badge (medically unfit), Volunteer Observer air Observers Corps, St.Andrews Association war work party badge, (4 items).
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Badges: Defence Department carnival 1918 badge; Australian instructional Corps – officer's bronze and enamel hat badge (1921 – 55); Royal Australian Air Force training Corps badge (by Stokes); Ex-P.O.W. Relatives Association gilt metal and enamel badge (by Luke). (4 items).
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Memorial plaque to William McLennan: bronze plaque, 120 mm diameter in the composite cardboard box of issue. McLennan (from Mooroopna) enlisted on 9 November 1915; his rank on enlistment, being: private. He was assigned to the 5th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement embarking from Melbourne, on board Hmat A18 Wiltshire on 7 March 1916. Rank from Nominal roll, : Corporal. He was killed in action on the Western front on 25 July 1916. He was 39 years old. He is commemorated at the Australian National Memorial,…
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Australian World War I Victory medal with dedication on rim to '1540 Pte. T. Pringle. R.A.M.C.', with ribbon; also silver plated order of St John Service Medal with ribbon. (2 items)
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Commemorative brass bugle with Australian rising sun logo and engraved 'Anzac's great war 1914 - 1918' (31 cm length); a replica rising sun steel plate with mount holes for affixing to a building or gate. (30 cm wide) and a rising sun Acmf copper photo frame. (3 items).
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Charles E.W. Bean (Editor) the official history of Australia in the war of 1914-1918 (series title) issued between 1921 - 1938; comprising of volumes 1 3, 4, 5, 6, 11 and 12 (the photographic record). (7 vols.).
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An R.A.A.F. Chrome aeroplane desk ashtray ornament, circa 1940s, 18 cm high, 30 cm long
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An Australian World War II period trench art carving of a kangaroo and emu on a boomerang, carved tortoise shell, circa 1940s, 12.5 cm wide
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Royal Australian engineers group comprising captain's rank epaulettes, hat and collar badges, Sam brown belt clasp (by K.G.Luke), 5 buttons, a rifle periscope and two cloth patches. (15 items).
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RAAF wings sweetheart brooch in 9ct gold, presented in the original Dunklings box. 4.5gms.
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Armstrong of 'The Argus': a collection of Armstrong's war cartoon annuals, comprising 'Blitzy' (Vol.3, Sept.1940 - Sept.1941), 'Army Stoo' (Vol.4 1941-42), '19-Foughty-3' (Vol.5, Nov.1942 - Oct.1943), 'Taxi!' (Vol.6, Oct.1943 - Nov.1944), & 'Stag at Bay' (Vol.7, Nov.1944 - Sept.1945). (5 vols.).
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A chrome aeroplane desk ashtray ornament, circa 1940s, 11 cm high, 13 cm long
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World War II medal group, discharge papers, bar and photographs belonging to Ronald Malcolm Waack (VX13519) A.I.F. 2nd Australian Forrestry unit R.A.E. A.I.F. (5 items).
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World War II period army pocket compass with original black finish, stamped 'T.G.Co.Ltd. London No.153258, 1942, Mkiii', with broad arrow mark, 9 cm high overall
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A military parade sword with acid etched blade and engraved scabbard by Joseph Starkey & Co. London, late 19th century, 97 cm long
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A German World War I period bayonet in scabbard, 50.5 cm long
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A Japanese katana sword with scabbard, 19th/20th century, signed tang, 96 cm long
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A Japanese katana sword with scabbard, 20th century, 87.5 cm long
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A Japanese tanto and scabbard, Edo period, 18th/19th century, handle broken, 59 cm long
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Armstrong of 'The Argus': a collection of Armstrong's cartoon annuals and collections including 'War without Tears', 'Stag at Bay!', 'Civvy Symphony' (Dec.1946) and a few other items.
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(swords and small arms) three hardcover books with dustjackets: 'The naval officer's Sword' by Bosanquet (1955); 'Sword, Lance and Bayonet' by Ffoulkes & Hopkinson (1967); 'Small arms of the sea Services' by Rankin (1972). (3 vols.).
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Books: 'Two men I Knew : William bridges and Brudenell white - Founders of the A.I.F.' by C.E.W. Bean (1957); 'Other Banners' by Laird (1971); 'In search of Frank Hurley' by Bickel (1980); 'Shadows from Wire' by page (1983); 'Will Dyson : Cartoonist, etcher and Australia's finest war artist' by McMullin (signed) (1984); 'Hurley at War' (1986); 'Somewhere in France' by Nixon (1989); 'The Western front illustrated 1914 - 1918' by Laffin (1991); 'Man with a camera : Frank Hurley Overseas' by Ennis (2002);…
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(British army) 'List of Changes in British war Material...in relation to edged weapons, firearms and associated ammunition and accoutrements.' 3 volumes: 1860-86, 1886-1900 & 1900-1910 by Skennerton (1979-87); 'Arms & equipment of the British army, 1866...' by Walter (19860; and 'The brown Bess Bayonet' by priest (1986). (5 vols in total).
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Royal Australian Corps of transport, complete dress uniform comprising of the jacket, vest, trousers and braces; with appropriate buttons and two lapel badges. Excellent condition.
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Royal Australian Corps of transport, jacket with appropriate buttons, epaulettes and two lapel badges. Excellent condition.
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(illustrated books) 'Swords and hilt Weapons' by Coe, et al (1989); 'The Boer War' by Pakenham (1993); 'World swords 1400 - 1945 an illustrated price guide for Collectors' by Withers (2006; signed by the author). (3 vols.).
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(British swords) 'Swords of the British army - the Regulation patterns 1788 to 1914' by Robson (1996); 'London Silver-hilted swords - their makers, suppliers & allied traders, with directory' by Southwick (2001); and 'British military swords 1786 - 1912...' by Withers; l/e 119, of 700 signed (2003). (3 vols.).
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A fine Scottish dirk with carved ebony handles set with impressive citrines, in original plush fitted leather case. Formerly the property of George Gibb the brother of Rev. James Gibb (1857–1935). 50 cm long
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Solomon Islands figural walking stick, carved ebony with inlaid mother of pearl decoration, early 20th century, 100 cm high
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A rootstock club, carved hardwood, Fijian origin, 19th century, 111.5 cm high
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Tabua sperm whale's tooth pendant, Fijian origin, 19th century, 16.5 cm high
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Two Aboriginal ironwood bird carvings with painted ochre decoration, Tiwi Islands origin, Northern Territory, Australia, 44 cm and 35 cm high
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Artist unknown, four snakes, natural earth pigment on bark, titled verso with gallery number 'Q8221/6', 55 x 25 cm
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A war club, carved wood, Vanuatu origin, 19th century, 102 cm long
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Aboriginal artist unknown, this my dreaming all them things, earth pigments on bark, remains of label verso (partially legible), cat. No. GG11. 26 x 60 cm
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Artist unknown, Barramundi, catfish and yabby, earth pigments on bark, signed verso partially legible 'George......?', cat. No.77. 30 x 72 cm
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A Maori greenstone pendant, New Zealand origin, 19th century, 9.5 cm long
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