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The Ed Wright Collection Part III - From the Goldfields to the Battlefields — Lawsons

Auction House:LawsonsNumber of lots recorded:228
Sale Title:The Ed Wright Collection Part III - From the Goldfields to the BattlefieldsLots with images:228
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:227
Date:11-Mar-2021
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An 1820 press framed vellum certificate of free pardon for Philip Lewis, by his Honor George Arthur, Esq, Lieutenant Governor of Van Diemen's Land, frame size 37 x 29.5 cm
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A twin handled metal documents box marked to front 'Australian Union Benefit Society instituted in Sydney April 4th 1834', height 26 cm, width 42 cm, depth 29 cm
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A large set of W & T Avery Birmingham brass scales, height 90 cm,base width 61.5 cm
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A collection of four brass scale weights, tallest Height 14 cm
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Two framed military photographs, one of W.L Mason at age 14 in uniform of trinity house navigation school at hull c.1890, and another of captain mark breach from R. Stenning and ship S.S Jerusalem, frame size 29.5 x 17 cm
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A John V 21 carat gold half Johanna of Portugal dated 1748, weight 10.13g, some wear apparent
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A Spanish silver dollar minted at Mexico mint dated 1760, inscribed 'Mrs C's to ED' proclaimed to be an indication that it was given to an unknown girl by Caroline Chisholm, drilled hole to top, diameter 3.8 cm
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A 15 carat gold Ancient Indian 1 Mohur coin, weight 3.33g
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A large Australian flag, 90 x 182 cm
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A Queensland scarlet wool serge frock circa 1890 with nine buttons to front and two to shoulder, braiding and black velvet cuffs.
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A cast metal figural group depicting a British soldier and a woven basket, width 17 cm
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Two black leather powder flasks fitted with brass dispensers, larger, length 22 cm
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A small copper powder flask with two bullet compartments, length 12 cm, together with another small powder flask, both fitted with brass dispensers
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A George III sterling silver shilling depicting crowns between four shields on the reverse, dated 1787 together with a George II sterling silver example depicting roses and plumes between four shields, dated 1743, both from Royal Mint, London, total weight 11.68g
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A George III 22 carat gold spade guinea proclamation coin dated 1794, weight 8.32g
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Two George III British cartwheel pennies dated 1797, diameter 4 cm
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A colonial convict leg iron
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A pair of early Hiatt iron manacles, extended, length 24 cm, together with another
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A twin handled metal document box with a timber finish, mark to front 'Niagara Gold Mining Company (limited)' Height 32.5 cm, width 56 x 39.5 cm
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White police hat marked to interior 'W.Jones & Co.,... London...., length 34 cm
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An EMU Ford & Medley Sheffield folding pocket knife with carved handle, folded, length 12.5 cm
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A James Dixon & Sons Sheffield copper gunpowder flask, length 19.5 cm, together with a colts navy example, length 18.5 cm
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Two framed prints, the fortifications at south head, and 25-ton gun at middle head, both c. 1886, larger frame size 30 x 34.5 cm
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A colonial convict cast iron ball on chain
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Two small leather satchels, width 20 cm
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A set of W&T Avery portable gold weighing scales in rustic timber case
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Two George III sterling silver sixpences dated 1787, slightly worn, weight 5.96g
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Two miner's lanterns, height of taller 34 cm
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An antique gold fields gambling game, diameter 40 cm
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A two page framed Victorian issue of gold regulations of 1854, which led to the miners revolt at Eureka stockade frame size 41 x 51 cm
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A cased set of portable scale Height 32 cm, width 26 cm
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Two sovereign scales, one marked Harrison, length 9.7 cm
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A George III 22 carat gold half guinea proclamation coin dated 1802, weight 4.17g
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A George III British penny dated 1797, worn, diameter 3.5 cm
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Pair of Australian colonial convict silvered manacles, marked Hiatt
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A pair of vintage convict leg irons, marked REST
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A set of antique graduating cup weights weighing from 1/4 oz to 128 ounce
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A set of antique W&T. Avery collapable scales in travelling box, with weights, marked Late T. Beach, case width 26.5 cm
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A framed letter of the NSW government order for the issue of convicts clothing 1831 by command of his excellency the governor, Alexander McLeay, frame size 56.5 x 45 cm
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Two George III British cartwheel pennies dated 1797, diameter 4 cm
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A George III silver emergency coin over strike on Charles IV eight reales, dated 1796, weight 26.78g
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An Australian Colonial NSW military forces black uniform jacket with white piping to sleeves, nine buttons to front, eight to back, some losses, together with a distressed horse artillery example
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A framed letter entitles to all people whom these presents shall come, frame size 43 x 46.5 cm
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A framed court letter with the seal of the supreme court to lower left, frame size 51 x 40 cm
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A vintage miner's lamp, marked 'Clowes & Redwoods Pantent W.J. Fraser & Co Commercial Road East London' to handle, and 'Stanley Derby/ Ashworths patent' to base, height 27.5 cm
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A selection of vintage rifle/ gun trigger pull parts, including some marked, 1860 Enfield, Stanton & Co.Colley & Co
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A Charles IV silver eight reales coin of Peru, dated 1808, diameter 3.9 cm, weight 26.8g
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A Becker reproduction holey dollar or fifteen shilling, diameter 3.8 cm
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A sterling silver possibly NSW fifteen pence or dump of c.1813, worn, weight 5.13g
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A pair of copper near matching gunpowder flasks, one with screw top and the other featuring men on horsebacks, with dispenser attachment, with contents, length 21 cm
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Early leg iron chains, extended, length approx 173 cm
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Two brown leather powder flasks, one with contents, both fitted with brass dispenser, length 21 cm
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A 22 carat Queen Victoria Jubilee Five Sovereign, date 1887, weight 39.78g
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Two brass reproduction medals depicting Queen Victoria, length 9 cm
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A pair of colonial convict leg iron, marked to side.
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A collection of ephemera including a photographic post card depicting the decapitation scene of pirates, NSW infantry, Anthony Hordern & Sons Ltd booklet, Rocklily and others
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An antique cast iron 50oz gold bar mould, length 28.5 cm, together with an ingot wire mould for silver
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A collection of vintage handbooks including 'Infantry Regiment Rules of Sergeants Mess' 'Advice to Prisoners Sentenced to Transportation' etc
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A William IV 22 carat gold sovereign dated 1833, Royal Mint, weight 7.85g
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Group of four silver coins including 1844 British half crown, 1724, total weight 35.5g
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A Victorian cessation of transportation medal dated 1853, diameter 5.8 cm
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A selection of four vintage locks Largest 24 cm
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A quantity of brass and tin containers including a World War cylindrical burner with wick
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Collection of scale weights
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An early rustic copper bowl, diameter 35 cm, and churner
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A Royal Navy Mess Fanny by maker Willet & Robinson Ltd, diameter 21.5 cm
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Three black wool horse artillery uniform jackets, two with full set of buttons, with faults. circa 1890.
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Large brass nautical telescope, extended, length 85 cm, lid stuck
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A collection of mostly Australian navy anchor themed uniform buttons, including by Stokes & Sons
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A W.F Price Bristol copper and brass ship's binnacle, total Height 116 cm together with well fitting lamps, photographed seperately
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A large vintage elm ship's wheel, total Diameter 110 cm, together with a ship's hatch cover
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A framed standard of flags of all nations, frame size 61 x 72 cm
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A small quantity of metal tools including hand forged examples
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A Victorian British silver crown dated 1844, weight 27.17g, slightly worn
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A sterling silver possibly NSW fifteen pence or dump of c.1813, heavily worn, weight 5.2g
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A Victorian commemorative medal for the opening of Aston hall and park, diameter 4.2 cm
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Two Hogarth 3 pences dated 1860, marked Remembrance of Australia to reverse and Hogarth & Erich Sydney to observe, combined weight 2.52g
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An English c.19th precision scale by Goodbrands and co. Ltd Manchester, height 53 cm
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A vintage Swedish barrel knive by Jernbolaget Eskilstuna, extended, length 16 cm, marked to blade and handle
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A group of three padlocks including two with keys, Largest, length 14 cm
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A brass bugle, missing mouth piece, length 27 cm
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A black painted twin handled document box marked to front, 'Sydney Land Bank & F. Agency Co.y Ltd', height 31 cm, width 47.5 cm, depth 34 cm
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A vintage oak handled fireman's axe, length 37 cm
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A framed photographic print of Sydney letter carriers, c.1890, frame size 29 x 36.5 cm together with a photographic print depicting a deep lead goldmining scene
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Two David Jones & Co. tailored wool uniform jackets with NSW military force buttons, the navy longcoat with eleven silvered bronze buttons, the black one with near matching pants. (losses)
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A NSW one penny token minted by Whitty & Brown, Sydney, undated, c.1860, diameter 3.3 cm
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A Victorian 22 carat gold Sydney mint half sovereign dated 1864, weight 3.87g
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A bronze Sydney International Exhibition 1879 medal, diameter 7.6 cm, drilled hole to top
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A quantity of wind instruments, Longest 36 cm
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A collection of Queensland uniform buttons by H.W. Martin
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Two black leather belts with spare navy buckles
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A collection of brown leather belts including gun holder, ammunition carrier
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A portable cast metal J Wright & Co. Birmingham burner, length 22 cm, together with a small vintage iron
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A folder set of W. Smith & Sons England sail makers needles together with a pair of sail makers palm protectors
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A black painted carriage lantern, length 40 cm
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A mid C19th gold battery stamper labelled to front, Langlands Bros, Port Phillip Foundry. Hanna St South Melbourne
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A pre federation NSW leather holster
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Pair of guard room caution signs, frame size 34.5 x 65 cm
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A Queen Victoria 22 carat British double sovereign dated 1887, wt. 15.58g
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A large leather handled twin bullet mould, length 27 cm
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