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Special Antique Auction — Tullochs

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Auction House:TullochsNumber of lots recorded:267
Sale Title:Special Antique AuctionLots with images:246
Auction Location:LauncestonPrices available:167
Date:3-Jul-2010
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A Rochdale Cast Iron and Brass Toffee Mould and Maker, Complete with 3 additional sets of roller moulds
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An Australian Light Horse Saddle, As used by Australian mounted artillery and transport units from 1912, 1941, stamped Cghf with a broad arrow and also stamped Weekes Sydney 1911
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A Pair of Glazed Pottery Candlesticks, Unmarked, attributed to Tasmania, Height 13 cm
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A miniature mahogany apprentice chest of drawers, circa 1880, dovetailed with applied corbels and ivory knobs. Height 27 cm. Width 21 cm. Depth 13 cm
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A 19th century Quart Tankard, Height 15 cm
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A 19th century Brass Travelling Inkwell, Encased in a leather box taking the form of a top hat box, Height 6 cm
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An unusual boxwood treen bird Caller, with an acorn finial and designed to attract both pigeons and cuckoo. Length 12 cm
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A Brass Bell, Embossed with a broad arrow, Height 17 cm
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A Beech Alarm Rattle, Stamped twice with a broad arrow, Length 24 cm
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A Brass Button, Convict department, some damage, Diameter 2.5 cm
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Three old keys, each stamped W.D and with a broad arrow, also stamped dispensary with cupboard number
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An Iron Bailing Hook, Stamped with a broad arrow and the initials W.D?, Length 26 cm
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An unusual iron strapwork hanging lamp, anecdotally said to have originated from a Hobart Jail, Length 32 cm
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A Beswick ceramic figure of a kookaburra. Height 14 cm
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A 19th century Bone Handled Cork Screw, Complete with original brush, Length 16 cm
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A Silver Plated Box, Inscribed, This Tabatiere is presented to Messrs Spiers and Pond by a few of their Australian friends who appreciating how fully the 'were up to snuff' in the colonies, cordially hope and fully believe that they will never at any time be bought to 'a pinch' in London or elsewhere, Height 3 cm Width 11.5 cm Depth 7 cm
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A 19th century Bristol Blue Scent Bottle, Decorated in enamel with gilt metal top, Length 6 cm
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An Australian sapphire pendant, of 1.9ct and set in cartouche shaped platinum setting
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A Well Carved Ivory Cross, Very finely detailed carving of a foliate design, Length 10 cm
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A Victorian 9ct Gold and Amethyst Set Bracelet
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A Gold and Bloodstone Seal
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A Gilt Metal and Amethyst Seal
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A Gold Rococo Style Mourning Brooch
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A Victorian Enamel and Gold Mourning Brooch
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A 3 Piece Australian Silver Cruet Set, Circa 1920's, comprised of pepper and 2 glass lined pots all on claw feet
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A fine ebony walking cane, with sterling silver cuff below a clenched fist. Length 94 cm
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A papier mache hinged box, the cover decorated in a risque scene. Height 2 cm. Width 12 cm. Depth 7 cm
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Australian Furniture Pictorial History and Dictionary 1788, 1938, by Kevin Fahy and Andrew Simpson
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Early Houses of Northern Tasmania, in 2 volumes 753/1000, signed by the authors E. Graeme Robertson and Edith N. Craig
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A glazed pottery Kelpie dog, unsigned, attributed to McHugh's pottery Launceston. Length 33.5 cm
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A Set of 16 French Cranberry Glass Wine Goblets, In two sizes each etched with a gilded crest
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A Cast Iron Post Box, Circa 1900, With a hinged door and embossed letter box, Hours of opening, Height 60 cm
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A Late 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table, Pegged and jointed throughout on baluster turned legs and united by turned stretchers, Height 72 cm Width 112 cm Depth 139 cm
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A rare pair of mahogany bedside cabinets, by Gillows, each with gallery top over moulded panel door and resting on a moulded plinth. Height 81 cm. Width 41 cm. Depth 37 cm
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A Pencil Portrait, Inscribed L.R. D. Molloy Hobart Town 1831, 13 cm x 8.5 cm
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An inlaid mahogany tea caddy, circa 1820, with a casket panel top, bands of stringing and shell inlaid medallion and resting on bracket feet. Height 15 cm. Width 25.5 cm. Depth 17 cm
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An early 19th century rosewood tripod table, the top with tounge carved skirt on a turned and carved column over an apron and down sweeping supports
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Colonial school, a pastel portrait of a gentleman, 40 cm x 29 cm
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Colonial school, a pastel portrait of a lady, 40 cm x 29 cm
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The Bushby Cedar 6 Legged Sideboard, Circa 1820's, In as found condition, The bow fronted top with dual bands of stringing over a central kneehole with drawer above, flanked by twin drawers on either side and on tapering legs. Extensive bands of string inlay are exhibited throughout. Notable for its dainty size and almost certainly of Tasmanian origin, Height 80 cm Width 141 cm Depth 54.4 cm
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Marc Chagall (1887, 1985), Watercolour over pencil and black Indian ink, signed Chagall L.R., 28 cm x 21 cm, Purchased by the present owner in Melbourne during the 1960's
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A Victorian tapering walking cane, with an ebony collar and ivory ball top. Length 90 cm
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John Gould, lithograph, Halmaturus Billardien, Tasmanian Wallaby, 54 cm x 35 cm
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John Gould, lithograph, Hypsiprymnus Apicalis, Tasmanian rat, kangaroo, 35 cm x 54 cm
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John Gould lithograph, Vespertilio Tasmanensis, Tasmanian bat, 54 cm x 35 cm
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John Gould lithograph, Nyctophilus Unicolor, Tasmanian Nyctophilus, 54 cm x 35 cm
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An unusual whalebone vertebrae, condition weathered, Length 55 cm
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A Cedar Wine Table, 19th century, the circular top with thumb mould on inverted baluster column on down scrolled supports, Height 75 cm Depth 54 cm
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A Huon Pine Dovetailed Trunk, Circa 1860, The top with centred hinges, dovetailed on moulded plinth, Height 45 cm Width 94 cm Depth 54 cm
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A carved blackwood footstool, circa 1875, with original beadwork upholstery over a swag carved apron to cabriole carved legs. Height 22 cm. Width 128 cm. Depth 24 cm
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A Full Cedar Hotel Reception Counter, Inclusive of panelled door, corbel supported counter and further glazed panelling
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A Rare Whalebone Miniature Double Pulley, All jointed by brass pins, Length 5 cm
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A 10 Carat Gold Ladies Elgin Pocket Watch, The case with a chased foliate design
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A very rare John Campbell glazed water Filter, circa 1880's, double handled and coggle decorated and bearing the early Campbell Potters stamp 'John Campbell Manufacturer Launceston'. Height 49 cm, condition restored
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A Pewter Quart Tankard, Together with a Victorian half quart tankard
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4 English Round Bowl Pewter Spoons, 16th or 17th century each with an iron wire core through the stems
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2 Pewter Spoons, Circa 16th century, each with pear shaped bowl and finial end
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2 Flat Stemmed Pewter Spoons, Each with a stamped stem, together with pewter spoon with a pierced stem
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A Group of 6 Miniature Pewter Measures, 18th and 19th century and most with makers marks
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A Collection of 18th and 19th century Pewter, Comprised of a chalice, coffee and hot water jugs, lidded bowl and a pepper shaker
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A Group of 4 Pewter Tankards
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A Victorian Copper Spirit Kettle, Complete with spirit burner, embellished with foliate decoration and porcelain handles
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3 Rare Porcelain Headed Kitchen Utensils, With turned beech handles, some damage, together with a copper sieve
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A Fine Burr Yew Fitted Writing Box, 19th century, externally bound in brass, hinged to reveal coramandel around a velvet writing slope, Height 10 cm Width 35 cm Depth 26 cm
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A Tasmanian timber tea caddy, with veneers of birdseye, huon, musk and blackwood on bun feet. Height 13 cm. Width 22 cm. Depth 12 cm
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A Large Stoneware Salt Glazed Open Mouth Storage Jar, Impressed mark John Campbell Manufacturer Sandhill Launceston, Height 41 cm, chipped and cracked
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A Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy, Rosewood and marquetry inlaid with ivory lozenge escutcheon on brass paw feet, Height 14 cm Width 27 cm Depth 15 cm
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