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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:695
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & Collectables, Session IILots with images:677
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:589
Date:27-Aug-2023
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The Coalition War Against Napoleon: 1813-14 Prussian Campaign Medal - in bronze, impressed on the rim 'Aus Erobertem Geschuetz', in good condition.
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Liverpool City Police Order of Merit 1851, 1 clasp (blank), obverse: coat-of-arms, reverse in raised letters (name engraved), 'Order of Merit, Presented by the Watch Committee to Patrick Turner as a reward for Good Conduct, Liverpool Police Force', 36 mm., silver.
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Persia: Qajar Dynasty hand-painted five-pointed star in enamel and silver-gilt, Order of The Lion and The Sun officer's neck medal, circa 1850s.
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The India General Service Medal 1895 with Punjab Frontier 1897-98 clasp, engraved to 4037 Pte. F. Smith 2d Bn. Arg: & Suth'd: Highrs.
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Trio: 1914-15 Star, 1914-18 British War Medal and 1919 Victory Medal, all named to 2591 Pte. F.J. Burgess. 21 Bn. A.I.F. (3).
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Trio: 1914-15 Star, 1914-18 British War Medal and 1919 Victory Medal, all named to 11181 Pte. P. Bailey. York & Lanc:R. (3).
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Turkey - World War One Star, also known as the Gallipoli Star medal/badge; 1915, with 'B.B.&Co' verso under pin; enamel and nickel-plated brass. Some (remnant) ribbon present.
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Medalette group of seven assorted examples, one engraved to 35853 Pte A.T. Pearce, Devon Reg. Medals and Medalettes group of eight assorted examples, one engraved to 35853 Pte A.T. Pearce, Devon Reg.
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A superb pair of antique flintlock pistols (Kubur), ornately decorated in gilded silver repousse work, original bluing near mint condition, Ottoman Balkans origin, circa 1830s, 51 cm long
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M. De Bourrienne, 'Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte', [Glasgow, Blackie and Son], 2 vols., half leather binding with five raised bands to the spines, gilt titles. Also, W. H. Maxwell, 'The Life of His Grace The Duke of Wellington', [London, A. H. Baily & Co.], 1839, 3 vols., matching calf bindings with red and green title inserts to spines which have five raised bands, marbled end papers and page edges.
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Major General Charles George Gordon (Late Governor General of Sudan), antique colour lithograph in period birdseye maple frame. Printed by Troedel & Co., Melbourne. 34 x 29 cm, 46 x 41 cm overall
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'Victoria Queen & Empress, Jubilee Year 1887' commemorative English porcelain plate, stamped 'Manufactured For Silber & Fleming Co. 57 Wood St. London. E.C.', 24.5 cm wide
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Saxon Guard Cavalry Regiment (Sachsisches Garde Reiter Regiment Officer's Parade Lion helmet), impressively adorned with lion and lobster tail back, rare. Circa 1907-1918.
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The flag standard of Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach - Queen of Prussia (German Empress) wife of German Emperor; Wilhelm I. Framed and glazed, overall 156 x 154 cm. Accompanied by the original letter of provenance which accompanied the gift of this original battle standard (in 1999 in Vienna). Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (Augusta Marie Luise Katharina; 30 September 1811 ' 7 January 1890) was Queen of Prussia and the first German Empress as the wife of Wilhelm I, German Emperor.
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Pickelhaube Kingdom of Saxony Officer's Ersatz infantry steel helmet, circa 1914-1915. At the beginning of the war demand outstripped supply for felt and leather covered helmets, as a result metal 'Ersatz' helmets filled the shortfall. By 1916 these Pickelhaube helmets were replaced by the common steel coal scuttle helmet in the field.
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Kozminsky, (portrait of an English officer), watercolour, signed, dated '19 and the location noted 'Tiflis' (Tbilisi in Georgia), 36 cm x 23 cm, 50 cm x 37 cm overall
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York & Lancaster Regiment interest, antique sterling silver presentation bowl engraved 'Presented To Lieutenant A. E. Garrison M.C. York & Lancaster Regiment, A Member Of The Staff Of The Midland Iron Co. Ltd. By The Directors Of The Company As A Mark Of Appreciation Of The Military Honour That Has Been Conferred Upon Him, Ypres, Sept. 1917', 15 cm high, 22 cm wide, 460 grams
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WW2 Japanese N.C.O. sword in scabbard, together with two framed displays pertaining to the Japanese surrender in the Pacific, including propaganda leaflet and hand-written note. the sword 93 cm long. Guild or Collector's licence required for Victorian purchasers.
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A Japanese tanto (poor condition), together with a cutlass in leather scabbard, 19th/20th century. Guild or Collector's licence required for Victorian purchasers
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A regency Kingwood tea caddy with inlaid brass decoration and Egyptian mask handles, interior fitted with lidded compartments and bowl, circa 1825, 19 cm high x 33 cm wide x 17 cm deep
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An antique Anglo-Ceylonese carved ebony deed box, interior inlaid with bone, early to mid 19th century, 9 cm high, 26 cm wide, 12 cm deep
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An antique English mahogany humidor box with brass recessed fittings, lift out cedar tray with compartments, 19th century, 22 cm high, 38 cm wide, 23 cm deep
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An antique French ebony jewellery casket inlaid with ivory decoration, interior lined in original blue silk, signed 'Tahan, Paris', 19th century, 8 cm high, 18 cm wide, 12 cm deep
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A stunning antique English coromandel writing box with beautifully engraved gothic hinges, interior fitted with original bottles and tooled blue velvet slope, mid 19th century, 12 cm high, 39.5 cm wide, 27 cm deep
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An antique English rosewood travelling box with fitted lift out tray, 19th century, 11 cm high, 26 cm wide, 18.5 cm deep
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Mary Miers, fine antique English rosewood sewing box, attractively inlaid with mother of pearl, interior beautifully fitted and in lovely condition, 19th century. With accompanying ownership family history. 12 cm high, 30.5 cm wide, 21.5 cm deep
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