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Australian & Historical, Day 1 — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:685
Sale Title:Australian & Historical, Day 1Lots with images:678
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:544
Date:27-Nov-2021
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An Australian Arts & Crafts blackwood adjustable bookstand with ornately carved gumnuts and leaves, 19th/20th century, 20 cm high, 45 cm wide
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An Australian carved timber panel with gumnuts and leaves, early 20th, 39 x 30 cm
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An early 20th century wooden display mallet featuring Australian timbers including cedar, blackwood and Kauri pine, 35 cm long, 15 cm wide
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An Australian games box with cribbage top and fold-over chess board, silky oak, cedar, Queensland walnut and pollard oak, 19th century, with accompanying draughts pieces and three carved whale bone dice, 8.5 cm high, 31 cm wide, 15.5 cm deep
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Two advertising wall thermometers branded 'Werner, Made in Australia. Refrigerating and Ice Making Machinery', early 20th century, 54 cm high
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Kangaroo mystery clock with 8 day swinging pendulum movement and enamel dial with Arabic numerals, standing on an ebonized timber plinth, early 20th century. a€‹29 cm high.
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An unusual tambour top box, Queensland maple with iron hardware, early 20th century, 24 cm high, 26 cm wide, 12 cm deep
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A cutlery box, cedar and pine, Barossa Valley, South Australian origin, 19th century, signed 'Winkelmann', 8 cm high, 32 cm wide, 21 cm deep
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An Australian serving tray, silky oak with cedar and pine star motif, Queensland origin, early 20th century, 53 cm across the handles
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An Australian serving tray, silky oak with cedar and pine lozenge motif, Queensland origin, early 20th century, 53 cm across the handles
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Two huon pine shop display hat stands, 19th century, 56 cm and 60 cm high
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An Australian fiddleback blackwood oval picture frame with folding brass stand, late 19th century, 20.5 cm high
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An Australian blackwood compendium desk tidy, early 20th century, 19 cm high, 32 cm wide, 12 cm deep
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A Tasmanian blackwood lidded urn, circa 1880, 21 cm high, 15 cm diameter
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An Australian serving tray with chip carved geometric decoration, early 20th century, 46 cm across the handles
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An antique Australian picture frame, fiddleback blackwood with Queensland maple slip and child portrait photograph, circa 1900, 38 x 33 cm overall
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An Australian timber jewellery box with tumbling box design, acacia, huon pine and kauri pine, circa 1900, 11.5 cm high, 29.5 cm wide, 12.5 cm deep
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An antique Australian box, kauri pine inlaid with fiddleback blackwood chevron, 19th century, 12 cm high, 31 cm wide, 16 cm deep
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An Australian blackwood box with fiddleback panels, Tasmanian origin, circa 1900, 18 cm high33 cm wide, 18 cm deep
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An antique book box, Queensland walnut and black bean, early 20th century, 24.5 cm high
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Three Australian timber boxes, blackwood, cedar, Tasmanian oak, Queensland walnut and others, 19th and 20th century, the largest 15 cm high, 27 cm wide, 15 cm deep
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A tea caddy, pair of compotes, and a barrel shaped box, blackwood, Tasmanian origin, 19th century, (4 items), the tea caddy 13 cm high, 14 cm wide, 10 cm deep
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Ten pieces of Australian treen and wood ware, 19th and 20th century, including a rare blackwood tobacco box, Shott & Son condiments and Tasmanian silver map items, the tallest 21 cm
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A rare Australian cedar floral carved clock case, circa 1860, 25 cm high
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A floral carved timber panel; together with a pokerwork panel, 19th century, (2 items), floral panel 36 x 20 cm
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An antique Australian fiddleback blackwood walking stick with boot handle; together with an Aboriginal carved snake example, 19th and 20th century, (2 items), 89 cm and 82 cm high
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Two walking sticks, one snakewood with silver collar inscribed 'Presented To A. Hesford On His Promotion To Sub Inspector By His Comrades At Castlemaine', the other fiddleback blackwood, early 20th century, 83 cm and 92 cm high
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A tobacco cutter, iron and redgum, 19th century, 29 cm across
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May Gibbs 'Gumnut babies' curtain, circa 1920s, screenprinted on cotton, with original brass hanging rings, 175 x 69 cm.
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'Australian Aboriginal' hand-painted turned wooden mantel ornament, mid 20th century, 18 cm high
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A kangaroo statue, bronze finished cast metal on timber base, early 20th century, 14.5 cm high overall
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Advertising: Framed labels for 'Farmers Union Full Cream Sweetened Condensed Milk' and, 'The Waverley Biscuit Factory - Chocolate Mallo-Cones', circa 1920s, (2 items). 29 x 40 cm & 36 x 34 cm overall.
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Two Australian timber money boxes and a cedar church collection plate, 19th century, (3 items), the plate 24 cm diameter
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Emu Brand architectural bronze plaque, early 20th century, 31 x 31 cm
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'Charter House' lobby notice board cabinet, copper and brass with Tasmanian oak interior, circa 1920, 87 cm high, 56 cm wide, 5 cm deep
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Cascade Beer blackwood beer barrel bookends with sterling silver map of Tasmania plaque, early 20th century, 12 cm high
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Artist Unknown hand-painted gum leaf, early 20th century, 11 X 16 cm
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Safe Manufacturer's Metal Plates: Chubb & Sons; T. Pitt & Co. Melbourne; M.G. Dyke & Sons, Richmond; J.L. Kelly, Melbourne; & M.G. Dyke & Sons, Melbourne. (5 items).
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Makers Plates: A group of metal plates for Ross.Robins & Co. Bath Heater, Melb; Fletcher, Russell & Co. New Rapid Heater; McKENZIE & Holland, Melb.; Eckersley & Sons, Melb.; W.M. White, Melb.; Hartley & Sugden Ltd; Alcock & Co. Prop Ltd; Diabolo Austral Engine, Adelaide. (8 items).
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Badges: A range including 'Rocky Starr Man of Stamina', 'Walter's Puffs', 'The Argus Superman Club', '3SR Sunny Radio Club', 'Peters Pals 3XY', etc. (12, all different).
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Henderson & Goodisson : The Beehive Stores, Bendigo: Brass printing plate, circa 1900, for the well-known Bendigo store; made by the Morris Manufacturing Co, Box Makers, Melbourne. The plate bears the 'By Special Appointment Coat-of-Arms' by which Henderson & Goodisson made it known that they had Vice-Regal recognition. 30.5 x 30.5 cm.
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Advertising: Framed labels for Tasmanian apple producers, c.1920s: 'Haven' by H. Jones & Co., 'Soccer Brand' by Paterson & Co., 'Golden Key' by Peacock & Co., 'Boomerang' & 'Pinnacle' by H. Jones & Co. (5 items), each approx. 34 x 40 cm.
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Education Department Victoria: Swimming and Life Saving Medallion by Stokes (Melbourne) in silver plated copper, awarded to 'Edward Guy 1930-31' (engraved on rim), weight 70 grams
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Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, members badges and fobs, with items for 1930 to 1940 plus various Royal National Association badges and fobs between 1926 to 1965 and one later. An attractive range. (29 items).
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Sydney University: enamel fobs & badges for 'Sydney University Union' 1921-22, 1922-23, 1923-24 & 1924-25; 'S.U.S.U.' 1923-24 and 1930-31; 'S.U.W.U.' 1930 badge and 'S.U.P.A.' Life Member badge. A scarce group. (8 items).
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Badges & Fobs: A range including Newmarket Racing Club 1947-48, King Island Soldiers & Citizens Club, Ulverstone Football Club, South Australia Agricultural Society Judge, Melbourne Cricket Club, etc. (17 items).
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Post Office: 'PMG's Department Engineering Branch fob with the messenger Hermes on the front and registration details (VIC. 1780) verso; also, a Post Master General's Department jacket button by A.J. Parkes of Brisbane. (2 items).
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Pokerwork: kookaburra-design vase, crumb tray & brush, koala-design circular breadboard, plus a doyley press with a floral decoration and an extra wooden brush; early 20th century. (6 items)
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Victorian Coat of Arms architectural cast iron plaque, 53 cm high, early 20th century.
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21.5 cm.Advertising: Advertising: A Swallow & Ariell Ltd, point-of-sale metal-backed advertisement, featuring a 'Samoan Chief' surrounded by, details of the company's products; printed, by F.W. Niven and with a plastic cover. circa 1920s; overall 26.5 x 21.5 cm.
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Pokerwork floral vase, pair of mulga wood urns, condiment set, and a pair of wood ware vases, early 20th, (6 items), the largest 20.5 cm high
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Alcohol Advertising: 'Joshua's Special Whisky in Amber Bottles only. Made in Australia' boomerang shaped cardboard give-away, circa 1920s; also, a 1938 Collins Midget Diary with blue leather covers overprinted for Arnold Brothers 'A.B. Med. Wine Tonic'. (2 items).
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Australian pokerwork candlestick, three vases (one with fairy wren), and a nut bowl with cracker, early 20th century, the largest 30 cm high
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Three Noritake kangaroo patterned Japanese porcelain bowls, mid 20th century, the largest 19 cm diameter
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Flora Landells hand-painted porcelain bowl with gum blossoms, signed 'F. Landells, Red Gum, W. Aus.', 17 cm wide
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Sunshine Electrix mottled brown glazed electric kettle with rare ceramic insert, circa 1920, 23 cm high, 24 cm wide
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Early Kooka 'Victory Meters' vintage cast iron and enamel Australian stove door, circa 1930, 39 x 42 cm
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Five assorted Australiana tea caddy spoons, early to mid 20th century, the largest 6 cm high
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A cast metal kookaburra statue, early 20th century, 10 cm high
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A pair of Australiana kangaroo bookends, cast brass, early 20th century, 15 cm high, 16 cm wide
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A pair of kangaroo statues, cast metal with chrome finish, early 20th century, 12.5 cm high, 14 cm wide
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Two kookaburra ashtrays, silver plate and chrome, early to mid 20th century, the larger 10 cm high, 12 cm wide
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Three Australiana map form vintage ashtrays, early to mid 20th century, the largest15 cm wide
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A kookaburra statue with raised wings, cast metal and chrome, early 20th century, 9 cm across the wings
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'Centenary Blotter, Victoria, 1934-35', bronze with bakelite knob and chalk ware blotting pad, 9.5 x 6 cm
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John Batman 'Melbourne & Victorian Centenary 1834-1934' handmade repousse circular brass wall plaque, diameter 27 cm
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Centenary of Melbourne jug by William Adams & Sons Ltd, England, 1934, limited edition 123/200, 25 cm high
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Ceramic character jug, early 20th century, 12 cm high
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Education Department Victoria: Swimming and Life Saving medallion 50 mm in silvered bronze by Stokes; edge impressed to 'Eric Hirst 1937-38'; Ef in box of issue, which is signed by Hirst.
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An Australian map inlaid timber serving tray with chrome handles, Queensland origin, mid 20th century, 52 cm across the handles
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A specimen wood jewellery box with Australian silver plaque 'Presented To Mrs H. A. Fraser On The Occasion Of The Launching By Her Of The 1st Vessel From the Footscray Shipyards. 11-09-43', 6 cm high, 10.5 cm wide, 10 cm deep
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Seven Little Australians Japanese porcelain kookaburra bowl, mid 20th century, with original foil label 'Halltonware', stamped 'Japan', 10 cm high, 16 cm wide
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Two inlaid timber cribbage boards and a cribbage box, 19th and 20th century, the triangle 24 cm wide
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Three Australian timber cribbage boards, 19th and 20th century, the largest 31 cm wide
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Three assorted cribbage boards including solid huon pine and folding example, 20th century, a€‹the largest 30 cm wide
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Two cribbage boards, Queensland maple and blackwood with nickel plated tops, early 20th century, a€‹the triangular example 32 cm wide
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Two Australian timber cribbage boards, early 20th century, a€‹the larger 40 cm wide
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Boomerang with painted landscape river scene, Moira Station, near Deniliquin, N.S.W. circa 1930, 44.5 cm across
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Two carved boab nuts with Australian animals in landscape, Western Australian origin, 20th century, 10 cm and 11 cm high
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An Australian painted chalk ware statue of an Aborigine boy with koala, mid 20th century, 17 cm high
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Buckley & Nunn vintage hat box, Hoadleys Chocolates tin and an unusual vintage card box, 20th century, (3 items), the hat box 21 cm high, 31 cm wide, 31 cm deep
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A pair of mulga wood barrel bookends and two timber canisters, 20th century, the largest 15 cm high
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A fine pair of Australian specimen wood turned lidded urns, circa 1900, 17 cm high
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Two Australian vintage mulga wood tobacco jars, 20th century, 14 cm high
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timber specimen wood serving tray, 20th century, the tray 39 cm wide A pair of Australian specimen wood Art Deco bookends together with a specimen wood serving tray, 20th century, the tray 39 cm wide
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An Indian carved timber tray, huon pine vase and sugar bowl, turned banksia vase, mallee root vase and an Australian specimen wood lidded bowl, 20th century (6 items), 62 cm wide
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'Souvenir New Zealand Woods' turned smoker's stand, 20th century, 51 cm high, 21 cm diameter
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An Australian specimen timber yard rule together with a Queensland silky oak set square, early 20th century
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A pair of folk art shell bookends, Queensland origin, early-to-mid 20th century, 17 cm high
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A pair mulga wood bookends, urn, desk set match holder and two tobacco jars, early to mid 20th century, (7 items), the largest 17 cm high
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A vintage Australian fairground 'Laughing Clown', early-to-mid 20th century, 82 cm high. 48 cm wide, 52 cm deep
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Roebuck Rocking Horse, Australian made, mid 20th century, 100 cm high, 125 cm long.
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Fairground ice cream point of sale clown statue, painted papier-mache, mid 20th century, 89 cm high
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Bonny Sampi carved boab nut, Western Australian origin, mid 20th century, signed 'Bonny Sampi', 14 cm high
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Hermannsburg School boomerang hand-painted with emus in landscape, mid 20th century, signed verso 'Aboriginal Hand Crafted, Hermannsburg, Central Australia', 46 cm long
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A kookaburra Japanese porcelain condiment set, circa 1930', stamped 'Japan', 13 cm wide
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Stokes & Sons: original stainless steel medal/plaque showing the classical image of a discus thrower on the obverse and a winged angel of peace on the reverse., believed to have been a proposal associated with the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, 37 x 48 mm. Ex Stokes & Sons archive.
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A 'Salvation Army Home League' banner, made by Evan, Evans, Melbourne; circa 1950s, 84 x 130 cm.
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Byram Mansell 'Dreamtime' screen print on silk, circa 1960, 110 x 170 cm
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Commonwealth Savings Bank group of eight coloured ceramic piggy banks, 20th century, 9 cm high, 15 cm wide
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