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Australian, Maritime & Natural History — Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:259
Sale Title:Australian, Maritime & Natural HistoryLots with images:258
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:185
Date:28-Aug-2022
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A collection of antique thermometers, comprising six cased thermometers and a spare case, the largest 38 cm long
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A cased collection of antique brass mounted boxwood rules and protractors, the case 4 cm high, 54 cm wide, 39 cm deep
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A vintage globe with compass stand, early 20th century, 43.5 cm high
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A wood and brass hand operated orrery, after the antique, demonstrating the position of the earth in relation to the sun, with a celestial map, on a turned wood base, 20 cm high, 22 cm diameter
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A vintage Marklin HO gauge train set, comprising a length of demountable metal tracking, seven carriages and locomotives, an assortment of signage and a Marklin 278A transformer
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A porcelain phrenology bust, 46 cm high, 25 cm wide, 20 cm deep
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A skeleton telephone 'The Spider', after the original by L. M. Ericsson, made by George Gyori
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An 'A' frame single cylinder stationary steam engine, 20th century, with generator and light, 26 cm high
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A vertical marine twin cylinder steam engine, after the antique, mounted on a wood base, 18 cm high
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An Australian turned wood specimen pedestal, late 19th century, of laminated baluster form displaying a variety of Australian timber species
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An Australian turned wood specimen pedestal, late 19th century, of laminated baluster form displaying a variety of Australian timber species
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Erwin Aladar Rado (1914-1988), order of Australia medal (Am), awarded to Erwin Aladar Rado (founder of the Melbourne film festival) in January 1976 for service to the film industry
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An Australian 9ct gold masonic medal, 1943, the medal featuring a square and the 47th problem of Euclid within a wreath, with additional pierced and engraved symbols and mounts upon a pale blue gros grain ribbon, engraved presentation inscription verso to Wor Bro A.MacKillop by the brethren of Lodge Tumbarumba, no 533 U.G.L N.S.W/ 24.2.43; stamped 9ct to star of medal
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A mahogany cased marine chronometer by Gray Keen, Liverpool, 19th century, serial number 282, in a three tier box with a Hughes label to the lid (retailer and repairer's label)
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A scale model of the Swedish warship 'Vasa', in wood, fine linen canvas and cotton twine, with painted details, brass canons, other moulded and coloured decorative features, supported in a cradle, 78 cm high,100 cm wide, history. A Swedish warship, Vasa, was built between 1626 and 1628 only to sink 1300 metres into her maiden voyage on 10 August 1628. The vessel was discovered in Stockholm harbour in 1959 and is now on display at Vasa Museum.
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A cased brass sextant, 19th century, a precision made instrument with finely calibrated vernier arc, in a cloth lined fitted wood box, apparently unmarked
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An '1845 pattern' Royal Navy cutlass, with a basket hilt of first type and flat slightly curved blade
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A group of sailmaker's tools, 19th century, comprising leather palms, needles, needle cases, and a knife
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An antique cased urethral sounds surgeon's set, 19th century, twelve instruments including eleven by Walter Lawley of London and one by Perris & Co., Bristol circa 1850, the largest sound 28.5 cm long
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A whaler's steel bladed knife with a scrimshaw whalebone handle, 19th century, the handle in two parts rivet joined to the full length steel shaft and decorated with a cross hatched design, 21 cm long
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An '1845 pattern' British drill cutlass, with a spear point blade, iron hilt with sheet iron disk guard and a ribbed grip, 88 cm long
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A '1889/94 pattern' British Royal Navy cutlass, with a '28 inch' blade, steel hilt and a cast iron ribbed grip, 85 cm long
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An antique leather saddle holster for a brace of pistols, 19th century, with conforming leather cover, 79 cm long
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A brass ship's bell, 19th century, with brass clapper and supported on a screw form rod between hardwood supports with base, the bell 27 cm high
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A framed photo lithographic print, Scotland Forever by lady Butler, printed text on lower margin, 39 cm x 72 cm (image only)
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A set of vintage chromed steel handcuffs, marked C & W R 187 to bolt attachment and length 78 cm to one cuff, 29 cm long
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A vintage brass mounted walking stick with concealed telescope, having a brass banded shaft and screw top components, 94 cm long
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A framed photo lithographic print of the Battle of Rorke's Drift between the British army and the Zulus, January 1879, during the Anglo-Zulu war, printed text on lower margin, 41 cm x 67 cm (image only)
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A framed photo lithographic print of the Battle of Isandhlwana, printed text on lower margin, 55.5 cm x 89 cm (image only)
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A framed antique print of the defence of Rorke's drift, printed text on lower margin, 50 cm x 30 cm (image only)
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A cased collection of British naval uniform regalia, including a set of Victorian era epaulettes, by Caffin & Son, Portsea & Portsmouth, within a timber framed glass display case, the case 9 cm high, 58.8 cm wide, 46.5 cm deep
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A framed photo lithographic print of the Battle of Trafalgar, after the original by Clarkson Frederick Stanfield (1793–1867), 28 cm x 48 cm (image only)
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Four British military prints, 24 x 39 cm and smaller
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A group of three antique and vintage Zulu Assegai and Iklwa, Southern Africa, throwing and stabbing spears each with a wooden shaft joined to forged iron slender leaf shaped spear heads, wrapped at the joins with plaited reeds, one with finely wrapped wire, 133 cm and shorter
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A group of three antique and vintage Zulu Assegai and Iklwa, Southern Africa, throwing and stabbing spears each with a wooden shaft joined to forged iron slender leaf shaped spear heads, wrapped at the joins with plaited reeds, 141 cm and shorter
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Two large hardwood sailor's fids, 19th century, one of Lignum Vitae and the other of oak, also known as an Admiral's fid, the largest 40 cm
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A cased brass octant, by G. Heath, London, 19th century, a brass and ebony instrument with finely calibrated ivory plaque to vernier arc, maker's mark to an ivory cartouche between the two limbs, housed in a fitted case, with remnant label to interior of lid
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A framed photo lithographic print of 'Trafalgar' after the original by William Overend, 50xm x 77 cm (image only)
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A scale model of a three mast ship, in ebonised wood with linen sails, flaxen twine rigging, and supported in a wood cradle, 80 cm high, 90 cm wide
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A scale model of a three mast Spanish navy man O' war, the detailed model in painted wood with linen canvas sails, twine rigging, petite brass porthole canons to both sides and painted metalware decorations, upon a fixed display mount
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A group of four framed British military themed prints. A set of British illustrated London news postcards, coloured postcards depicting the Anglo-Zulu war, prints of military figures, military uniforms, 25 cm x 94 cm framed size of group of eight cards, other cards 10 cm x 15 cm each
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A French artillery short sword, made by Chatellerault Armory, France, circa 1831, with a leaf blade, ridged brass grip and brass mounted leather scabbard, marked 'Manufacture d'Armes de Chatellerault' to base of the blade, 66 cm long. Other Notes: this sword was referred to by French soldiers as a 'Coupe-chou' or cabbage cutter.
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An antique Spanish short sword or machete for Gastadores, model 1843, having a broad clip-pointed blade, cast brass lion head pommel, feathered grip and cross guard; with a brass tipped leather scabbard; designed for a gastador, an infantryman trained in the skills of a combat engineer, 59 cm long
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Two wooden sailmaker's seam rubbers, 19th century, of typical wedge shape form with attached handle designed to flatten seams of canvas sails, the larger with iron bolt repair and metal capped handle, some stamps to shoulder and engraved initials for G.C; and smaller similarly engraved
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An '1896 pattern' mountain artillery sword, by Kitchin of Sheffield, early 20th century, the regulation pattern sword with a curved flat back blade, a stirrup hilt D guard, later nickel plating, 61 cm long
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A Royal Navy officer's bicorn hat with original metal box, circa 1904, made by Gieve, Matthews & Seagrove Ltd, outfitters to the British Royal Navy, in silk velvet with damask grosgrain ribbon binding, and a grosgrain ribbon to the side, with possibly a later rosette and 'Bullion' button, leather inner band and cream silk lining with maker's gold lettering, fitted box
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A mahogany cased Parkinson & Frodsham two day marine chronometer, 1850, fusee detent with patented Parkinson & Frodsham shock resistant tub, with Roman numerals and subsidiary dials
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An antique nautical octant by Spencer Barrett & Co, London, circa 1840with ivory inlay and brass fittings33.5 cm long
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A medium watchmakers topping tool, late early 19th century, with an ebony handle, brass and steel components, mounted on a mahogany base, 19.5 cm high, 34 cm wide, 19 cm deep
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A brass and mercury gimble and stick marine barometer, Portuguese 19th century, made by R.N Desterro, Lisbon
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An antique rosewood marine barometer, 19th century, Whyte Thompson & Co., Glasgow & so. Shields, a slender trunk mercury thermometer with gimbal and twin ivory recording knobs terminating in a weighted brass cistern cover, the angled ivory scales marked for 'Yesterday' and 'Today', 94 cm high, (must stay upright, has mercury in it)
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Hunter, John Esq. An historical Journal of the Transactions at port Jackson and Norfolk Island..1793 an historical Journal of the Transactions at port Jackson and Norfolk Island, with the Discoveries which have been made in New South Wales and in the Southern Ocean, since the Publication of Phillip's voyage, compiled from the official papers; including the Journals of Governors Phillip and King, and of Lieut. Ball; and the voyages from the first sailing of the 'Sirius' in 1787, to the Return of that ship's…
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A woolwork picture of three masted tall ships, late 19th to early 20th century, the yarn picture in a dense chainstitch throughout with cotton thread details, 45.5 cm x 61.5 cm
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A woolwork embroidery of the HMS Vestal, late 19th to early 20th century, the yarn picture in dense chain stitch with cotton thread details, with banner bearing the vessel's name, in a hardwood frame, 43 cm x 65 cm
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An Australian woolwork tapestry of a vase of native flowersflanked by a Cockatiel and a rosella, late 19th to early 20th century, in longstitch upon a velvet ground and housed in a maple frame, 47 cm x 60 cm
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An Australian woolwork picture of a vase of native flowers, flanked by a King parrot and a rosella, late 19th to early 20th century, in longstitch upon a velvet ground and housed in a maple frame, 60.5 cm x 51 cm
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A woolwork and silk picture of a parrot perched on a flowering branch, the parrot in fine silk longstitch amidst woolwork flowers upon a fine open weave mesh ground, 49 cm x 49 cm
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A vintage silk and metallic thread embroidery with British red and American Ensigns, long stitch embroidery upon a raw silk textile ground, 39 cm x 49 cm
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A silk embroidery of an interior scene with a gentleman and his pet parrot, 19th century, in vertical textured long stitch and housed in a maple frame, 41.5 cm x 55 cm
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A group of five Australian themed scarves designed by Kenneth Lay, circa 1960s
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A woolwork picture of British naval ensigns and international flags, 19th century, centred with a masted tall ship and surmounted by a crown and rose and thistle on a longstitch ground, housed in a maple frame, 27.5 cm x 39 cm
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A woolwork picture of the British ensigns inscribed for the Cheshire Regiment, 19th century, in longstitch on a conforming woolwork ground and housed in a maple frame, 39 cm x 48 cm
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A silk and metallic thread embroidery of the British naval ensigns and coat of arms, 19th century, in free form longstitch upon a raw silk fabric ground, housed in a maple frame, 48 cm x 48 cm
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A large woolwork picture of a masted tall ship, 19th century, in longstitch with cotton thread details, housed in a maple frame, 43 cm x 71.5 cm
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Embroidery of a three masted tall ship, 19th century a large wool and stump work tapestry of a three masted tall ship, 19th century, in wool longstitch with cotton twine details, initialled lower right, 'R' and possibly 'C', housed a birdseye maple frame
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A colonial cedar dressing table mirror, late 19th century, with an arched mirror with original plate between turned supports and raised on a tiered and shaped base with squashed bun feet
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An Australian carved cedar and specimen wood inlaid frame by Captain Joseph Creese, circa 1856-1940 89 x 71 cm (frame). Other Notes: Captain Joseph Creese was one of the last keepers of the Derwent lighthouse, also known as the iron pot lighthouse., during his time as a lighthouse keeper Captain Creese was known to have made a number of these frames and probably including the present example. Typical of the style of the pieces he created the work shows a talent for the laborious task of stippling and…
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An Australian cedar settee, 19th century, the fluted foliate carved crest rail above a padded silk upholstered back arms and seat, 90 cm high, 230 cm wide, 75 cm deep
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A miniature apprentice huon pine chest of drawers, 19th century, the chest with frieze drawer and seven drawers, side pilasters and raised on bun feet, 44 cm high, 40 cm wide, 24 cm deep
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A large tramp art overmantle mirror, early 20th century a large tramp art overmantle mirror, early 20th century, 111 x 101 cm. Provenance: The Trevor Kennedy collection. The Ruth Simon collection, 2005
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An Australian kauri pine refectory table, the rustic style plank top table with a shallow skirt and raised on substantial square section legs, 75 cm high, 277 cm wide, 87 cm deep
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A cedar chest of drawers, 19th century, the top with bullnose edging above two short and three long drawers of graduated depth with turned handles, raised on capped feet, 105 cm high, 104 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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A colonial cedar chest of drawers, 19th century, with two short drawers and three long drawers of graduated depth above a Georgian style base with undulating skirt and bracket corner feet, 111 cm high, 112 cm wide, 48.5 cm deep
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A boulder opal enhancer pendant. A boulder opal enhancer pendant, featuring a polished freeform boulder opal measuring 9.1 x 7 mm, mounted within an 18ct gold rub-over set enhancer pendant. Weight 5.1gms.
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A collection of original South Australian government papers 1842-1851, comprising the following Acts and Ordinances: 1842: 12,4,5,7,8;, 1843:5,6,7,9,10,12,13,14,15,16;, 1847:17,18;, 1849:7,8,10,12;, 1,850: 2;, 1851: 2 (includes the handwritten name of the owner - Wm. Giles M.L.C,10, 18, 19, 20, giles was a prominent figure in the colony and stood for the electoral district of Port Adelaide in the first elected parliament in July 1851 but was narrowly defeated
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The 'Progress report of the Exploration Committee of the Royal Society of Victoria for 1861', an account of the Burke and Wills expedition (sixth report), by William F. Stawell, Chairman, Royal Society Melbourne, April 10th, 1862, stitched foolscap folio, 7 pp., printed on blue paper, colophon on page 7, Mason and Firth, Printers, Melbourne
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A collection of mostly Victorian colonial documents, 1860s-1890s, comprising conveyance and letters of administration documentation, summons of a witness document, a Victoria Police Recognizance of bail document, five Ballarat miner's rights, two Tasmanian Government debentures and an edition of the Times, London November 7, 1805
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An autograph book belonging to the Reverend W.T McCormick, A.K.C; F.R.G.S; F.R.H.S; F.I.Inst F.C and containing letters, photographs and signatures, commenced in 1891, notable inclusions: European royalty and aristocrats, prime ministers Joseph Chamberlain and Winston Churchill, Colonel Cody (buffalo bill)
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Don Bradman, lithograph, How I Play cricket - Don's amazing cricket career - from boyhood to champion of Bowral to Australia's test match Idol of Today!, 100 x 38 cm
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An indenture for the transportation of convict Ann Dyke, dated 1844, Ann Dyke, convicted in 1843 for stealing a gown and two caps, was sentenced to transportation for 15 years. She sailed to van Diemen's land aboard the 'Angelina' as 'Number 457' arriving 25 August 1844, where, after serving probation on a hulk ship moored near Hobart she was hired out as a servant
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A collection of 20 Australian & international postcards, late 19th to early 20th century, comprising two cards of maritime interest and three hand coloured postcards of Victorian aboriginals including at Coranderrk, other
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A vintage leather flying cap, circa 1925, in stitched leather with straps, buckles and studs, fully lined with sheepskin and a kid band to the forehead, accompanied by a badge stamped 'Amelia Earhart'. Provenance: The Bob Butler collection, Queensland
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An antique sailing ship model in a display case, 19th century, the three mast ship in wood and bone with mesh rigging housed in a timber framed glass case, 31 cm high, 43 cm wide, 24 cm deep
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A scale model of the Brigantine 'Raven', by classic marine models, Melbourne, constructed on a 1-60 scale, within a glazed display case, 52 cm high, 77 cm wide, 12 cm deep (model), 63 cm high, 100 cm wide, 45 cm deep (display case)
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A large cased scale model of the ship hallmarked sterling Victoria, 19th century, the three mast vessel with tenders to the sides, the ebonised case with original glass and acorn finials, all standing on a table with tapering legs, reputedly made in South Australia, 195 cm high, 142 cm wide, 61 cm deep
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A vintage travel agent's model of the 'R.M.S. Orsova', probably 1930s, a 'scratch model' made from paper and plywood and displayed in a hardwood and perspex box, with lights and in working order, with brass plaque describing ship particulars, 22 cm high, 64 cm wide, 18 cm deep
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A Bassett Lowke model of the Queen Mary battlecruiser, circa 1930, a painted wood and wire model in a glass and wood display case reputedly a commissioned item, commemorating the battleship sunk off Zetland in 1916 by the German battlecruiser Derfflinger, 10 cm high, 20.5 cm wide, 7 cm deep
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A C.S Hammond & Co New York terrestrial globe on stand, early 20th century, the eighteen inch floor globe with paper gores over probably plaster, with a paper clad timber horizontal ring with measures, month and astrological markings, a cast bronze meridian and a cast tripod Art Nouveau style base, height 80 cm
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A pine scullery table, Australian, 19th century, of pegged construction, the plank top above a band frieze supported on turned legs with toupie feet, 71.5 cm high, 120 cm wide, 71.5 cm deep. Provenance: formerly in the the Sheriff's Residence, 1 camp crescent, Castlemaine, circa 1854
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Three gun metal pocketwatches, one with a rolled gold chain with .. A Dunklings pocket watch with a 15ct gold shearing fob by J. Wendt, together with two other gunmetal pocket watches, late 19th to early 20th century, the Dunklings watch with chain and shield fob marked J.M.W (for Wendt of Adelaide) with inscription to Ewen McDonald for shearing at Moorna station for 7 consecutive years, 1900, Moorna station near Wentworth NSW still operates as a grazing and cropping station
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An Australian colonial blackwood and cedar bed, 19th century, with turned supports and rails with finials, with shaped cedar headboards, 120 x 133 cm
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A panoramic engraving of Sydney from the Australasian Sketcher, circa 1880, a coloured bird's eye view, 54 cm x 33 cm
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An unusual large brain coral, 44 cm long
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A large citrine cave, 46 cm high
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A polished green fluorite sphere, with stand, 13 cm diameter
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A black Gorgonia fan coral specimen, housed in a box frame, 50 cm x 41.5 cm
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A chevron amethyst sphere with stand, 11.5 cm diameter
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A polished roze quartz sphere, on stand, 11 cm diameter
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A large amethyst cave, 59 cm high
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An Orthoceras fossil plaque, orthoceras was an ancient mollusc, 400 million years old, 44 x 48 cm
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