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The Michael & Valerie Gregg Collection — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:722
Sale Title:The Michael & Valerie Gregg CollectionLots with images:721
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:717
Date:24-Mar-2024
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Royal Worcestor selection of hand-painted English porcelain with Australian floral motifs, including flannel flower, boronia, waratah and bottle brush, (17 items), signed 'Austin' and 'Shuck', the plate 23 cm diameter
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An antique polyphon music player in walnut case with floral marquetry top, late 19th century, 18 cm high, 40 cm wide, 36 cm deep
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An antique cast metal standard lamp base, 19th/20th century, 163 cm high
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Australiana porcelain including Royal Doulton waratah plate, waratah cup, saucer and plate, flannel flower tea ware, Sydney Harbour Bridge cup, saucer and plate, koala jug and Sydney town hall mug, early to mid 20th century, (18 items), the plate 25.5 cm wide
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An antique French carriage clock with time and gong striking movement and original platform escapement, Arabic numerals with dial mask, 19th/20th century, 16 cm high
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Masonic medals. Two examples, one in silver, the other silver and gilt, both in original boxes, 19th/20th century, the larger 10 cm high
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Exhibition medals. Group of four, three of which are engraved to Auguste Charles Alfred Ballin (1842 - 1909), I.) Boulogne Exposition de tableaux 1870 silver medal, 40 mm. II.) London exhibition of fine Arts & Industry 1871 bronze medal, 50 mm. III.) London exhibition of fine Arts, Industries & Inventions 1874 bronze medal, 50 mm. IV.) Melbourne international exhibition 1880 silver medal for engravings & etchings, 50 mm.
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Masonic medals, military buttons, badges etc, (quantity)
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An antique dress maker's dummy, 19th century, bearing retailer's label 'The Parker Store, Melbourne', 157 cm high
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Four assorted timber hat blocks and display stands, 20th century, the largest 26 cm high
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Tasmanian fiddleback blackwood egg cruet set, each piece adorned with silver map of Tasmania, early 20th century, bearing 'Shott & Son' circular paper label to base, 19 cm high
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Australian timber napkin rings, some with 9ct gold and sterling silver maps of Tasmania, (quantity)
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A folkart Australian serving tray with inlaid coat of arms, early 20th century, 58 cm wide
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Pokerwork group including vases, doily holders, serving tray, boomerangs, box, etc, including rare koala and Major Mitchell cockatoo examples, early 20th century, (11 items), the largest 32 cm high
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Two Australian shell work trinket boxes, 20th century, the larger 10 cm high, 21 cm wide, 17 cm deep
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Two dog's teeth headdresses and four assorted arm bands, tooth, fibre, kina shell and pigment, Papua New Guinea origin, (6 items), the 50 cm long
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A carved boab nut of impressive proportions, mounted on Queensland silky oak base, 23 cm high overall
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Natalie Fisher 'Artweave Originals' contemporary tapestry design of gum blossoms, artist details verso, 96 x 96 cm
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An Australian cedar deed box with cast metal kangaroo top, made by Brian & Alison Thomas of Baringhup, Victoria, late 20th century, 35 cm wide
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Wood Ware including a graduated set of three shaker style boxes, huon pine serving tray, timber boxes, turned and carved Australian timber fruit including huon pine, blackwood and sassafras, 20th century, (quantity), the tray 43 cm across the handles
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Two carved emu eggs (one mounted on mulga wood stand), and a carved boab nut, 20th century, (3 items), the largest 20.5 cm high overall
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Seven assorted antique and vintage timber boxes and cases, 19th and 20th century, 23 cm high
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Treen & wood Ware collection of predominantly Australian examples, mixed vintages, (quantity)
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Buttons & studs, a handsome array, several complete sets and in original boxes of issue including Hardy Bros., Harrods and Fisher, 19th and 20th century, (8 boxes)
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The smaller Islands of the British Ocean by Robert Morden, hand coloured map, circa 1701, 22 x 24 cm. Together with 'Guernsey, and It's Dependent Isles' drawn and engraved for Lewis' Topographical dictionary, 20 x 25 cm, 37 x 41 cm overall. (2 items)
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Nine assorted woven baskets including examples sold by Elcho Island Art & Crafts, Maningrida Arts & culture, and an attractive bicornual basket
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Silver: group of reference books on silver collecting, (14 vol.)
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Pottery and ceramics: small library of reference books (17 vol.)
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Art, Pottery and Australian Themes. A small library of reference books, (quantity)
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A superb antique Colonial Australian four tier wotnot, crafted from solid slabs of birdseye huon pine, Tasmanian origin, mid 19th century, 103 cm high, 53 cm wide, 36 cm deep
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A antique Australian cedar music stand with crab legs and adjustable column, 114 cm high, adjusts to 140 cm high
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Alexander Norton fine antique Australian cedar solicitor's cabinet, beautifully crafted with eight paneled doors, interior cabinet base fitted with compartments, Sydney origin, mid 19th century, bearing cabinet maker's circular label 'Manufactured by Alex. W. Norton, cabinet maker, 52 & 54 hunter Street', 198 cm high, 220 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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A Colonial Australian cedar spade back commode chair in the manner of Andrew Lenehan, Sydney origin, circa 1850s, 88 cm high, 56 cm across the arms
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Rare Colonial Australian cedar waterfall front bookshelves, Sydney origin, circa 1840, 110 cm high, 92 cm wide, 26 cm deep
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A rare Australian cedar four tier whatnot with ring turned columns, circa 1850s, 130 cm high, 51 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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An antique Australian cedar chest of sixteen drawers, New South Wales origin, mid 19th century, 98 cm high, 75 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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An antique Australian cedar cantilevered chest of drawers with turned columns and cross banded edges, full cedar construction, Sydney origin, circa 1850, 125 cm high, 125 cm wide, 61 cm deep
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Robert Prenzel Australian blackwood blanket box, carved with gumnuts, leaves and branches, early 20th century, ink stamp 'Toorak Road' label to base, 45 cm high, 90 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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An antique Australian cedar chest of twelve drawers with white porcelain knobs, New South Wales origin, 19th century, 75 cm high, 75 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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A fine Colonial Australian cedar chest of five drawers with rare cock-beaded drawer edging and full cedar construction, Sydney origin, circa 1850, 111 cm high, 118 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A fine antique English mahogany three leaf extension dining table with inverted baluster lotus turned leg with original brass casters, circa 1850, 72 cm high, 134 cm wide (extends to 297 cm), 137 cm deep
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An antique English rosewood reclining library chair, Louden design, circa 1830, 104 cm high, 57 cm across the arms
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An antique English mahogany toilet mirror with carved gilt decorations, 18th/19th century, 77 cm high, 48 cm wide, 27 cm deep
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Gillow (attributed) antique English rosewood davenport, 19th century, 94 cm high, 52 cm deep, 58 cm deep
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Channel Islands rare antique bookcase with birdseye yew panels, 19th century, 237 cm high, 125 cm wide, 34 cm deep
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A Georgian mahogany fall front writing desk with ring turned legs, early 19th century, 136 cm high, 103 cm wide, 55 cm deep
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An antique English mahogany secretaire bookcase with astragal glazed arch doors, 19th century, 220 cm high, 112 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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An antique English mahogany waterfall front wotnot with cabinet base and two drawers, circa 1800, 199 cm high, 52 cm wide, 41 cm deep
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A George II walnut and mahogany chest of five drawers, circa 1750, 90 cm high, 92 cm wide, 52 cm deep
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An antique English rosewood fold-over card table, early to mid 19th century, 77 cm high, 91 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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A set of five Georgian oak side chairs, 18th century
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A Georgian elm armchair, 18th century, 62 cm across the arms
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An antique English mahogany secretaire bookcase with astragal glazed doors and paladian top, early to mid 19th century. Note: missing shelves and glass damaged. 238 cm high, 126 cm wide, 59 cm deep
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An antique English mahogany washstand, early 19th century, 84 cm high, 40 cm wide, 33 cm deep
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An antique English Sheraton Revival mahogany and marquetry parlour cabinet, late 19th century, 206 cm high, 143 cm wide, 43 cm deep
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An antique English mahogany chiffonier with barley twist columns and carved corbels, 19th century, 128 cm high, 111 cm wide, 38 cm deep
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Four antique Anglo-Indian chairs, comprising three standards and one carver, 19th century
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An antique Australian cedar collector's cabinet, 19th century, 63 cm high, 51 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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A rare Channel Islands antique Chippendale style mahogany framed mirror with gilt decoration, 18th/19th century, 84 x 59 cm
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An antique Australian kauri pine campaign bi-fold travelling bookcase, 19th century, 112 cm high, 43 cm wide, 48 cm deep (97 cm when open)
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An antique Australian blackwood and kauri pine chair with waratah and flannel flower back, 19th20th century
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An antique Australian blackwood and kauri pine kangaroo back dining chair
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An antique Australian silky oak drinks trolley, early 20th century. 70 cm high, 80 cm wide, 44 cm deep
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An antique walnut office cabinet with tambour front, late 19th century, 91 cm high, 49 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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A French oak scullery washstand with black marble top, 19th century, 77 cm high, 89 cm wide, 47 cm deep
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A vintage timber whatnot bookshelf, mid 20th century, 137 cm high, 103 cm wide, 25 cm deep
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Cypriot funerary pottery vessel, 1st century B.C., 32 cm high
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Swatow antique Chinese ceramic bowl adorned with bird and flowers, Ming Dynasty, 15th/16th century, 23 cm diameter
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An antique Chinese blanc de chine porcelain libation cup, Kangxi period, circa 1700, 5 cm high, 8 cm wide
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An antique Chinese blanc de chine porcelain lotus bowl with flower aid insert, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 12 cm high, 20 cm wide
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An antique English tin glazed earthenware blue floral plate with yellow border, 17th/18th century, 22.5 cm diameter
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Liverpool Delft pair of antique tin glazed earthenware plates in the Chinese style, 18th century, 23 cm diameter
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An antique English tin glazed earthenware blue floral plate, 17th/18th century, 22.5 cm diameter
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Whieldon two antique English pottery plates with spongeware glaze, circa 1760s, 23 cm wide
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Chelsea blanc de chine strawberry jug and two handled coffee cup, circa 1745, (2 items), impressed triangular mark to the base of the jug, 14 cm high
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St. James (Charles Gouyn) rare figural porcelain scent bottle, circa 1750s, 6.5 cm high
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An antique French porcelain and enamel figural etui sewing case, emblazoned 'Gage de Mon Amour' (token of My love), with two original blued steel and gold finished needles, 18th century, 9.5 cm high
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Dr Wall Worcester 'Pine Cone Pattern' exceptional English pierced blue and white porcelain serving plate with applied flowers and branch handles, circa 1770, blue crescent mark, 26 cm across the handles
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Dr Wall Worcester antique English pagoda pattern blue and white porcelain tea bowl and saucer, 18th century, (2 items), the saucer 12 cm diameter
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Dr Wall Worcester antique English blue and white porcelain shaped savoury dish, 18th century, blue crescent mark to base, 20.5 cm wide
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Caughley antique English blue and white porcelain lidded butter pot with floral finial and yellow highlights, 18th century, blue mark to base, 9 cm high, 12.5 cm wide
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Dr Wall Worcester antique English blue and white porcelain sugar bowl, creamer and dish, 18th century, (3 items), two with blue crescent mark to base, the dish 12 cm diameter
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Derby early English blue and white porcelain sauce boat, 18th century, 9 cm high, 20.5 cm wide
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Jackfield type rare 18th century lustre glazed teapot, circa 1755, 11 cm high, 15.5 cm wide
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Derby 'Neptune' antique English porcelain mug, circa 1800, puce mark to base, 10 cm high
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An antique English salt glazed coffee pot with floral enamel decoration, circa 1755, 18 cm high
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Leeds Pottery creamware coffee pot, hand-painted with floral sprays, circa 1780, 26 cm high
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Wedgwood creamware lidded jug, teacup and saucer, circa 1780, (3 items), impressed mark 'Wedgwood', the jug 16.5 cm high
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Wedgwood antique porcelain potpourri vase with insert, 18th century, impressed 'Wedgwood', 22.5 cm high
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Worcester antique English cabinet plate with black transfer classical scene, circa 1770, 22.5 cm diameter
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Worcester 'French Green' pair of antique English porcelain plates, circa 1765, 21.5 cm diameter
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Antique English tea bowls, dishes and slops bowl, 18th century, (6 items), the slops bowl 8 cm high
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Antique porcelain tankard with puce transfer pattern country scene, together with a tea cup and saucer, 18th century, (3 items), Meissen cross swords mark to bases of the cup and saucer, the tankard 12 cm high
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Enoch Wood antique English Toby jug, circa 1800, 25 cm high
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Ralph Wood 'The Vicar and Moses' rare early Staffordshire Pottery figure group, 18th century, 25 cm high
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Newhall two antique English jugs and three assorted bowls, 18th/19th century, (5 items), the largest bowl 20 cm diameter
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Derby antique English porcelain sweet meat dish, beautifully painted with exotic birds in landscape, early 19th century, red factory mark to base, 28 cm wide
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Swansea pair of antique porcelain plates with hand-painted rose florets and gilded highlights, circa 1800, impressed mark to base, 21.5 cm diameter
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Wedgwood classical form basalt vase with encaustic decorated Greek style figures, late 18th century, impressed 'Wedgwood', 22 cm high
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Wedgwood antique black basalt porcelain teapot, 18th/19th century, impressed 'Wedgwood', 7.5 cm high, 13.5 cm wide
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