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Treasures of Leuralla: Contents of Leuralla Toy & Railway Museum, Session II — Davidson Auctions

Auction House:Davidson AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:308
Sale Title:Treasures of Leuralla: Contents of Leuralla Toy & Railway Museum, Session IILots with images:298
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:304
Date:9-Oct-2022
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Octagonal birdcage occasional table. Mahogany construction with square, galleried undershelf. Cracked joint to top. Height 72 cm, depth ia. 63 cm
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Quality Queensland walnut Edwardian smokers cabinet. Glazed door with carved E.P.A. Monogram. Fitted with internal cupboard and two lower side drawers, and opening lid. Holes to rear panel to allow for more recent HiFi and turntable installation. Height 102 cm, width 56 cm, depth 49 cm
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Arts & Crafts hallstand. Queensland maple, arch topped, mirror back with four floral tiles. Centre key box with side umbrella and stick stands. Five coat and hat hooks. Good original condition. Height 204 cm, width 91 cm, depth 30 cm
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Louis style display cabinet. Mirror backed with 2 shelves and mirror base. Faux ormolu mounts and moulded green marble top. Width 54 cm, depth 33 cm, height 143 cm
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Louis style Archtop display cabinet. Decorative veneer case on cabriole legs with faux ormolu mounts. Glazed 3 side mirror back and base. Width 56 cm, depth 38 cm, height 162 cm
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Viel-O-Phone horn gramophone. Made in Bombay. Not reproduction. Requires restoration. Height 78 cm
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Faux French Empire style display cabinet. Ormolu trimmed, glazed three sides, with olive velvet interior. Height 149 cm, width 64 cm, depth 33 cm
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Monumental coffee table. Rectangular glazed top supported on four towers in cedar. Custom made in the manner of Frank Lloyd Wright. Length 150 cm, width 84 cm, height 50 cm
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1920s Chippendale reproduction sideboard. Walnut two cupboard, single centre drawer with galleried space under. Inlaid with fruitwood urns, swags and musical instruments. Missing top gallery. Height 100 cm, width 122 cm, depth 38 cm
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Queensland maple sitting room table. Low set circular occasional table with under shelf. Reeded skirt on tapered legs c.1918. Condition. Diameter 93 cm, height 60 cm
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Australian cedar custom-made display case. Fully glazed and mirror backed, has a short return on the left-hand side. Width 73 cm, depth 24 cm (right 45 cm (left 41 cm, height 143 cm
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Australian cedar mirror backed display cabinet. Tall cabinet glazed 3 sides with 4 shelves and mirrored base bottom. Full plinth and moulded crown. Width 78 cm, depth 76 cm, height 198 cm
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Oak extension dining table. Table and chairs crafted by Leuralla's original builder in their onsite joinery workshop c.1914. Heavy construction with substantial square tapered legs. Includes eight matching chairs with Arts & Crafts pierced tulip splats and top rails, includes two carvers. Upholstered in the original black 'Leathercloth.' photo shows table in closed position. Length 240 cm, width 124 cm, height 75 cm
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Circa 1900 black lacquered tall display cabinet. Full bevelled glass panes to 3 sides, with mirror back. Cast metal cabriole legs with castors. Width 66 cm, depth 50 cm, height 163 cm
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Queensland maple 2 door display cabinet. Fancy pelmet with carved corbels and with 4 canted felt-line shelves. Width 124 cm, depth 37 cm, height 150 cm
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Queensland maple 2 door display cabinet. Fancy pelmet with carved corbels, and canted felt-line shelves. Width 124 cm, depth 37 cm, height 150 cm
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Countertop/Wall small display cabinet. Modern wood framed with lockable sliding front doors. Mirror base. Width 101 cm, depth 28 cm, height 52 cm
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Large shop display counter. Nickel plated frame on lions feet, c.1920. Mirror base and two mirrored sliding doors, with two adjustable full length glass shelves. Width 240 cm, depth 44 cm, height 100 cm
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Gilded bow front display cabinet. Fully carved frame and legs, curved glass door and travertine marble top. Single shelf, mirror backed, crack to glazing Rh panel. Width 59 cm, depth 40 cm, height 132 cm
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Late Victorian style love seat. Salon seat with high and low carved backs, curved armrests, cabriole legs. Regency stripe upholstery. Length 107 cm, height 96 cm, depth 48 cm
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Aluminium framed shop display cabinet. Twin sliding door front access, glazed sides, mirror back and base with three adjustable shelves. Interior lighting to top. Width 120 cm, depth 46 cm, height 197 cm
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Edwardian cedar sideboard. Two side cupboards with centre hutch highly decorated, reeded drawers, carved flowerpot doors and floral centre cupboard. Original French polish, in good condition. No keys. Height 94 cm, width 182 cm, depth 56 cm
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Oak wainscot chair. Likely a 19th century manufacture of 17th century style. Turned front pillars supporting a deep wide seat. Shallow carved back panel (vertical split). Borer affected rear legs and one bottom stretcher loose. Height 1125 cm, width 63 cm, depth 66 cm
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Arts & Crafts reclining armchair. Oak framed with decorated slat sides. Hinged back with bar and catch arrangement. Well upholstered in later dark green vinyl. Height 108 cm, width 72 cm, depth 82 cm
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Ex mark Foys Department Store Island display cabinet. Two level black enamelled timber construction (separable levels) glazed all around plus pitched glazed roof. Single opening to each level; open door allows adjacent door to slide across. Iron shelf rests with glass centre shelves to each level. Bears joiner's plaque T. Jones & Co. Macquarie Street, Sydney. Patina commensurate with age. Width 185 cm, depth 90 cm, height 220 cm to pelmet + 27 cm for pitched roof.
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Large Store display Island cabinet. Of recent manufacture to match previous lot 489), but has plain glazed flat roof. Single door to each side and adjustable slotted shelves. Can be demounted for removal. Width 162 cm, depth 113 cm, height 220 cm
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Large Store display Island cabinet. Of recent manufacture to near match previous lot 490). Single door to each side and adjustable slotted shelves. Can be demounted for removal. Width 162 cm, depth 113 cm, height 220 cm (to pelmet)
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1920s maple bookcase. Mounted on plain plinth, double doors and glazed sides with corbelled crown. Four felt-covered shelves. Width 126 cm, depth 38 cm, height 150 cm
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1920s maple bookcase. Mounted on plain plinth, double doors and glazed sides with corbelled crown. Four felt covered shelves, matches previous lot. Width 126 cm, depth 38 cm, height 150 cm
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Reproduction Edwardian display cabinet. Glazed three sides with mirror back, and three shelves. Under drawer, matches lot 566). Width 89 cm, depth 43 cm, height 210 cm
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1903 Plantol soap display cabinet. Countertop cabinet in pressed tin to resemble a sandstone arch top building. Wooden body with two fixed shelves and mirrored access door to rear (which has been replaced). Plantol toilet soap launched in 1903 by lever Brothers UK. Condition good for age, though likely would have been fully painted. Width 52 cm, depth 25 cm, height 75 cm
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Small cedar Countertop display cabinet. Glazed three sides. Mirror backed rear door and two shelves. Width 38 cm, depth 31 cm, height 67 cm
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1920s shop display case. Nickel plated frame with oak interior mounted on a later wooden plinth and castors. Mirror backed with two sliding rear doors. Typically some scratches to top but better than average. Old solder repair to one corner. Width 184 cm, depth 62 cm, height 105 cm
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1920s oak armchair. Deep, low seat with slat and 'Barley twist' frame. Pierced top rail. Height 81 cm
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His Masters Voice floor gramophone. Oak cased 'Bungalow' model with long running motor (functional). Mica No.4 soundbox. Lid prop missing. Height 101 cm, width 44 cm, depth 52 cm
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2 British 'Union Jack' cotton flags. Condition poor, with fading and rents.
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American flag with 48 stars. Cotton 105 x 185 cm
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Australian RAAF Ensign, 84 x 174 cm
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British Navy white Ensign. Cotton 218 x 462 cm
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World War II German bridge Defence diorama. 1:35 scale, 'To the last man and bullet Germany 1945.' 60 x 31 cm (6Aii)
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Elastolin wild West Indian Braves. Includes 35 pieces, kneeling, firing bow and arrows, throwing tomahawks etc. Generally good condition for age with the usual paint losses and cracks.
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Elastolin wild West figures. Includes mounted cowboys, cowboys struggling with Indians and a cabin.
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Elastolin wild West Pioneer wagon and Stagecoach. Tinplate wagon with two figures drawn by a pair of wheeled horses. Plastic stagecoach is drawn by a team of four wheeled horses.
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Elastolin wild West Indian figures. Includes domestic scenes, electric illuminated campfire, cooking pit, horse dragging papoose, captured cowboys tied to poles and trees.
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Lineol, Elastolin and similar Farmyard display. Cottage and barn on a fenced base, with over 50 various farmyard animals, birds and wildlife including badger and stoat. (9Dii)
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Lineol [Zootiere & Menagerietiere Series] 1920. Polar bear enclosure containing eight bears and two cubs, various year issues. Width 41 cm
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Lineol [Zootiere & Menagerietiere Series] 1920. Lion enclosure, containing nine Lineol/Elastolin lions, lionesses and cubs, standing, recumbent and seated. Width 48 cm
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Lineol, Elastolin wire Aviary and birds, Aviary of arch-topped form with separate corner section. Includes composition birds of prey, owl, condors, buzzard and an eagle. 27 x 19 cm
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Elastolin Gorilla Enclosure. Hexagonal wooden construction, open with bars to four sides (Elastolin label under), containing four Elastolin/Lineol primates and a log. Young monkey with missing arm. Height 29 cm
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Lineol, Elastolin and similar mammals. Includes 14 various figures - Lineol bat, zoo keeper, bison, bear and cubs, squirrel etc. Repaired wing to bat.
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Lineol, Elastolin and similar birds. Includes 9 various birds - peacocks, ostrich, parrot, pelican, swan etc. Usual fine cracks.
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Elastolin trees. Includes 7 various trees and one palm. One has losses to trunk.
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Lineol, Elastolin and similar Zoo animals. Includes 7 various figures - kangaroo, snake, lyrebird, sea lion and crocodile.
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Lineol, Elastolin and similar big Cats. Includes 9 various - panther, leopard, tiger, lions and cubs.
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Lineol, Elastolin and similar African animals. With 19 wire enclosure sections. Includes six animals - rhinoceros, hippopotamus, giraffe and three elephants.
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Tri-ang Minic clockwork Pre-War transport van. Maroon with blue Luton peak pantechnicon, one tyre missing. Length 15 cm
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3 various Tri-ang Minic Vauxhall clockwork cars. Includes 2 blue Tourers, and a beige and orange coupe. Some deformed and missing tyres. 13 cm each (approx.)
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2 various Tri-ang Minic clockwork cars. Includes blue plastic body Grand Prix racer (tyres deformed), and two-tone green post-war lorry. Length 14 cm (lorry)
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2 various Tri-ang Minic clockwork vehicles. Includes post-war Ford control breakdown lorry, and Minic brewery articulated truck with two wooden barrels. Breakdown truck in good condition, other has losses to transfers and other damage. Length 15 cm (breakdown lorry)
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Tri-ang Minic clockwork shell fuel oil tanker. Pre-war with green cabin and plated mudguards. Length 18 cm
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Pair Tri-ang Minic Pre-War Fords. Includes a green 2 door saloon (with box) and a Royal Mail van. Length 8 cm
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3 various Tri-ang Minic clockwork Vauxhalls. Includes blue and lime Cabriolets, and a dark green town coupe. Length 12 cm
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Group of 3 Tri-ang Minic Taxis. Catalogue 35m Austin clockwork taxis. Condition ranges from poor to good. Length 10 cm
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Group of 3 Tri-ang Minic vehicles. Includes post-war 52M Green-Line bus with diecast wheels, black underline to roof; 75M white cross ambulance (missing stretcher); M62 fire engine, missing bell bar and hose, also ladder not original. Length 19 cm (bus)
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3 various Tri-ang Minic Vauxhall cars. Includes green Tourer, a red, and a maroon coupe. Some tyres missing, also headlights and bumper bar on maroon coupe. 13 cm each (approx.)
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3 various Tri-ang Minic clockwork Vauxhalls. Includes lime and dark green Cabriolets, and red Tourer. Tyre losses and oxidization. Length 12 cm
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2 various Tri-ang Minic clockwork cars. One a sedan, light blue with plated mudguards; and a Vauxhall 2 door Cabriolet, some tyres missing or deformed. Length 12 cm
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2 various Tri-ang Minic Vauxhall Cabriolets. Includes a pre-war lime and plated mudguard issue, and a dark green with black mudguard version. Good condition. Length 12. Cm
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Tri-ang Minic Watneys barrel lorry. Cat 119M clockwork promotional model with green cabin and plated mudguards. Very good condition. Length 14 cm
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Meccano Dinky delivery van. 28 series in 'Royal Mail Livery.' length 8 cm
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2 various Tri-ang Minic Garages. Includes printed curved cardboard-fronted 3 level garage and a possibly scratch built wooden garage with hand-cranked lift. Width 88 cm, depth 40 cm, height 39 cm (scratch built)
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Meccano Constructor Seaplane. Triple engined in silver with two blue floats, RAF roundels. Paint and body work in condition only. Wingspan 47 cm
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2 Meccano Constructor tinplate Bi-Planes. Includes pre-war 00 military bi-plane in camouflage with RAF roundels; and similar with red body and silver wings, propeller turning mechanism two wheels though band not present. Wingspan 27 cm
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2 (Unbranded) tinplate toy Aeroplanes. Includes one high wing tinplate lithographed monoplane with clockwork wheel mechanism; the other, a hand painted silver with black star monoplane with a long, early, spring drum wheel mechanism, retouched paintwork and replaced tailplane. Length 29 cm (longest)
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Mettoy 2010 high wing lithograph tinplate monoplane. In two-tone silver and red, with black accents. Clockwork wheel mechanism, fixed propeller. Good condition. Wingspan 42 cm
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Mettoy for Woolworths tinplate monoplane. Two-tone silver and red with clockwork wheels mechanism. Slight corrosion spotting. Length 27 cm, Wingspan 34 cm
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Mettoy mechanical car and trailer tinplate toy. Lithographed two-tone coupe with clockwork mechanism, heavy spotting to lithography. Two-tone light blue and yellow caravan has a sliding sunroof, slightly better condition, with original box some flaps missing and short tears. Length 20 cm (coupe)
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2 Tri-ang pressed steel Trucks. Includes 1930s bogie wheeled friction-drive tipping truck. Tyres deformed, but otherwise in reasonable condition for age. Also, a breakdown lorry of similar age in condition. Length 55 cm (longest)
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Mettoy Camouflage lithographed tinplate Warplane. Scarce monoplane folding wing model, with clockwork drive to wheels and propeller. Missing tailwheel and rear tail loose, some play wear and dents to wings. Length 30 cm
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Mettoy for Woolworths tinplate monoplane. Two-tone silver and red with clockwork wheels mechanism. Some rubbing to the wings. Length 27 cm
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Mettoy 'Metair' tinplate lithographed Hangar. Detailed airport themed exterior with two sliding doors, one handle missing. Includes a Japanese tinplate Pan Am clipper, good condition. Width 19 cm
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Group of 5 Meccano/Dinky model Planes. Includes two seaplanes, two fighter planes, and one other without propellers or wheels. Length 7 cm
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Circa 1920 shop display counter. Nickel plated frame Mountted on lions paw feet. Glazed three sides with two mirror back sliding rear doors. W150 cm, depth 52 cm, height 94 cm
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Edwardian tall display cabinet. Bevelled glass to three sides with mirror back and front door access. Reeded sides with acanthus carved crown, with two shelves. Good condition. Width 70 cm, depth 60 cm, height 220 cm
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Circa 1920 shop display counter. Nickel plated frame Mountted on lions paw feet. Glazed three sides with two mirror back sliding rear doors. Near match to previous lot, frame not as bright & feet are painted black. Width 150 cm, depth 52 cm, height 94 cm
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Contemporary doll display cabinet. Glazed four sides, with two shelves. Magnetic catch full-length door, matches lot. Width 43 cm, depth 37 cm, height 164 cm
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Long narrow shop display counter. Nickel plated brass framed, glazed 3 sides with removable mirror floor. Mounted on lions paw feet. Two mirror backed sliding rear doors. Countertop glazing in relatively good condition. Two internal shelves. Width 211 cm, depth 42 cm, height 100 cm
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Contemporary doll display cabinet. Glazed four sides with centre shelf, with provision for two other fixed shelves. Magnetic catch full-length door. Width 43 cm, depth 37 cm, height 164 cm
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12 real photo postcards. Circa 1905 scenes from Bronte, Manly, Bondi, Bellingen, Glen Innes, Dorrigo, Sydney city and an interesting horse drawn charabanc loaded with many women. 54 x 27 cm
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2 framed Blue Mountains views. 19th century steel engravings titled 'Waterfall at Govetts Leap' and 'Carlotta arch Jenolan Caves.' probably from Garrans Picturesque atlas of Australasia, c.1880. Some foxing. 29 x 19 cm
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American spindle backed chairs. Four cane bottom chairs with decorative turned spindle stretchers and backs, pressed pattern top rail in dark stained oak. Good original condition for age. Height 102 cm
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Cedar chest of drawers. Early 20th century with 2 deep top drawers, 2 full width drawers under. Inset brass pulls. Comes with cedar toilet mirror. Both in original finish. Height 100 cm, width 92 cm, depth 46 cm
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Cedar wardrobe. Late Victorian full cedar with 3 drawers under. Pelmet and drawers demountable for removal. Good original condition, with loss to rear edge. Height 215 cm, width 120 cm, depth 48 cm
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Early 20th century a cme double bed. Iron, nickel plated brass with porcelain decorated ends. Width 140 cm, length 205 cm
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Arch top display cabinet. Double door front with glazed sides and mirror backed. Three shelves. Modern reproduction. Height 204 cm, width 107 cm, depth 40 cm
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Contemporary classic style coffee table. Travertine top over gilded carved freize on square tapered fluted legs. Length 122 cm, width 48 cm, height 43 cm
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Wood cased STC Art Deco radio. Complete, untested. Height 26 cm, width 35 cm
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Walnut cased radiogram. Early 1930s imposing floor model fitted with later shortwave chassis plus replacement 1950s Collard turntable. Untested. Height 124 cm, width 78 cm, depth 49 cm
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General electric console radio. Woodcased 240v. Superheterodyne radio. Art Deco style case, c.1936, is good, electronics require restoration. Height 95 cm, width 54 cm, depth 32 cm
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Australian cedar display case. Moulded plinth and crown, plain glazed three sides, right side access door. Four glass shelves, mirror back and base, top lighting. Width 77 cm, depth 54 cm, height 187 cm
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