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Australiana — Davidson Auctions

Auction House:Davidson AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:219
Sale Title:AustralianaLots with images:215
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:184
Date:9-Feb-2008
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Hand writen land grant from Governor MacQuarie, detailing the grant of 500 acres to pastoralist and explorer Gregory Blaxland on the Nepean at Cubbady River (now Cobbity, NSW), signed and sealed 'L. Macqurie' on 25 August 1812
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Deed of sale with a hand written description detailing the sale of 1,060 acres in 1835 for 265 pounds to Blue Mountains explorer William Lawson. This land was on the Coolaburragundy Creek near Coolah (Mudgee district NSW)
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Early Photographic View of Sydney. 'No.10 Harbour & Botanical Gardens,' by hall & Co, 20 hunter St, Sydney. 22 x 98 cm
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Pair Brass Mounted on Cedar Kooka Plaques. 29 x 20 cm each
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Three early Photographic Views of Sydney c.1890's. 'Sydney Harbour From St Leonards;' 'Wooloomooloo harbour;' & 'Photo View of Parramatta River From Sydney Observatory.' approx 12 x 18 cm each
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Early Pine Luggage Stand. Ex Carrington Hotel, Katoomba. Height 43 cm L 68 cm deep 35 cm
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Early side table. Serpentine front, single drawer and turned legs. Height 78 cm, width 105 cm, depth 52 cm
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Early NSW ‘Master of a harbour and river Steamer' Certificate, dated 1926. 24.5 x 30 cm
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Painted Oak Plaque Depicting Cockatoos, Wattle etc. Egg and dart border. 81 x 40.5 cm
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Brownie Downing. Print and ceramic figures: Mr and Mrs Koala, print depicts koala picnic, restoration to Mr Koala, print and ceramic
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Surf Carnival photograph c.1930's. Inscribed verso 'Beach Parade - Surf Lifesaving Muster at North Steyne Provides a Glimpse of the Sturdy Physique of Our World Famous Beach Men (Earl Mcneil).' 20.5 x 31 cm
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Early Chip Carved Framed Print. The First Fleet Entering Port Jackson. Overall 33 x 38 cm, Image 15 x 21.5 cm
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Chip carved cedar frame. Containing etching 'Australian Landscape' by T.R. AMIES' frame chamfered & carved with leaves. Overall 39.5 x 45 cm, etching 10.5 x 14.5 cm
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Early Australian mixed Woods cupboard or bookcase. Pine with cedar doors, half glazed, & fitted with 4 shelves. Key available. Height 197 cm, width 108 cm, depth 35 cm
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Colonial Birds Eye huon pine picture frame. Containing lithographic print. Overall 72.5 x 57 cm
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Early Framed Print of Sydney Harbour Bridge. 39.5 x 73 cm
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Painted wood shop sign, 'Nigger Boy Kiosk', believed to have come from Manly. 30 x 182.5 cm
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Albumin cameo portrait photograph of Australia's first 'Responsible' government, the 1st NSW Legislative Assembly, with its original birds eye walnut frame, glass and backing
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Two various cedar framed engravings of native fauna: 'Duck-Bill (Platypus)' & 'Koala.' Overall 35 x 40 cm. 44 x 33 cm
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