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The Dr. Jane Lennon Collection — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:533
Sale Title:The Dr. Jane Lennon CollectionLots with images:533
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:468
Date:20-Oct-2024
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An Australian silver brooch with gum leaf decoration and cabochon lapis lazuli, 20th century, 5 cm wide
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An antique New Zealand paua shell and silver brooch adorned with carved Maori portrait, 19th/20th century, stamped 'Silver', 4.5 cm wide
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Two heart shaped New Zealand greenstone pendants mounted in 9ct gold and red stones, one with Southern cross decoration,19th century, the larger 3.5 cm high
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An antique New Zealand 9ct rose gold and paua shell brooch in the form of a patu, adorned with Maori cameo portrait, 19th/20th century, stamped '9ct, H.J.B.', 5.2 cm wide, 7.8 grams total
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Gwen Watson Australian silver phoenix brooch with polished amethyst drop, 20th century, 7 cm wide
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Gwen Watson Australian silver floral brooch, set with three polished turquoise stones, 20th century, 10 cm wide
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An antique New Zealand greenstone boomerang charm mounted in 9ct gold; together with a New Zealand greenstone and yellow gold kiwi and fern charm and a 9ct gold charm of an Aboriginal man's head, (3 items), the boomerang 2.5 cm wide
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An antique English porcelain nursery mug with transfer decoration, 'K is a kangaroo Hopping Along' with kangaroo and 'L is a lion, loud, roaring and Strong' with lion, mid 19th century. Note: missing handle. 8 cm high
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An antique English miniature portrait of a gentleman in a black coat, early 19th century, 8 x 7 cm overall
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Miss Breeze antique portrait miniature painted on ivory with notation verso 'Miss Breeze, God-mother to William Edward Nairn (1814-1870) by whose generosity he was enabled to emigrate to Tasmania in 1836 with Sir John Franklin', 13.5 x 11.5 cm overall
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John White Parsons antique hand-cut paper silhouette portrait bearing notation verso 'John white Parsons born at Lambeth, London in the County of Middlesex, on the 16th day of... (?), 1816 and baptised there. Died at Bothwell in Tasmania on 15 June, 1850 and buried at green Ponds on 18th June, 1850, age 34. Extracted from my family bible', 13.5 x 11.5 cm overall
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An antique maritime marquetry panel depicting three assorted ships flying the Union Jack, the French tri-colours and the American stars and stripes, housed in original parquetry frame, timbers include birdseye maple, rosewood, mahogany, ebony and others, early to mid 19th century, 52 x 69.5 cm overall
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Anstruther Donaldson nee Davidson, (Scotland & Australia). Fine antique sampler of the Dundee whaler, Dorothy, circa 1836.
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Rare antique Australian sampler by 'Caroline Taylor, aged 12 Years, 1874', depicting a kangaroo in landscape, crowns and cross, housed in later gilt frame. 44 x 34 cm overall
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An Australian colonial marquetry writing slope made from Queensland rain forest native specimen timbers with cedar and pine secondary timbers, most likely the work of John Wilson Carey of William Street, Brisbane, circa 1860s;the long side drawer with brass military campaign-type finger pull, box opens to a plum coloured leather writing surface and wooden compartments for writing implements; a compartment for storing papers is in the lid behind the slope,18 cm high, 49.5 cm wide, 24.5 cm deep
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His & Hers rare pair of antique Australian flame cedar and huon pine graduated boxes, the larger bearing hand-written inscription: 'December 24th, 1863. Forget Me not. To flourish round my native bower, and blossom near my cat, I cultivate a little flower they call forget me not.', signed 'August', the larger 13.5 cm high, 35 cm wide, 22.5 cm deep
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Thomas Griffiths of Tamborine mountain, antique Australian book box, handsomely crafted in native Queensland rain forest timbers, early 20th century, 20.5 cm high
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[Natural History], Miss Caswell, album of pressed ferns, seaweeds & corallines from the hunter river, N.S.W., 1850s.
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Andrew Mather rare Colonial shop display corset mannequin bust on turned timber stand, 19th century, stamped 'Manufactured Expressly for Andrew Mather & Co., Hobart, made in Belgium', 67 cm high.
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A fine pair of engraved scrimshaw buffalo horns mounted in red velvet, adorned with Australian motifs including kangaroos, an Aboriginal in a dugout canoe, a kookaburra eating a snake, swans, emus and riders, 19th century, 45 cm wide overall
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Staffordshire rare 'Kanguroo' antique English pearl ware nursery plate, taken from the George Stubbs image of the same title, being the first Western depiction of a kangaroo, 19th century, 14.5 cm wide
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An architectural Australian coat of arms, carved wood with polychrome finish, New South Wales origin, 19th century, an impressive 101 cm high, 245 cm wide
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An antique Meerschaum and amber pipe with rare kangaroo and joey carved bowl, housed in original plush case, 19th century, 15 cm long
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Sir Henry Parkes (1845-1908), Meerschaum pipe with carved portrait, 19th century
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Melbourne Club antique blue and white English porcelain chamber pot with fleur-de-lis border emblazoned with the club crest, blue factory and diamond registration marks to base 'Daniell, London' and 'S.W.M. & Co., Fleur de Lis', 14 cm high, 28 cm wide
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Pratt Ware antique English pot lid titled 'A letter from the Diggings', mid 19th century, 10.5 cm diameter
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'F. Condy - Sydney - London Ham Shop' antique point of sale porcelain pot stand decorated with three masted ship, 19th century, 20 cm diameter. Condy was listed as a Provisions Dealer at 145 Oxford Street, Sydney in Sands & Macdougall's 1883 directory. In 1889 he was running Ham & Beef shops at numbers 145 and 346 Oxford Street, Paddington. In 1900 his shop was at 131 Oxford St, Waverley. He is last listed in 1909.
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'The Australian cricket Team' of 1878, commemorative handkerchief printed with central group team portrait and 4 corner roundels (Murdoch, Spofforth, Bannerman & Blackham), all within elaborate decorative borders with title banner and arms, printed on white linen, 'Registered Sept. 1878', overall 66 x 66 cm.
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An antique Chinese export ware tea caddy with two engraved pewter inserts, bearing original retailer's label inside lid 'P.A. Spritch, tea merchant and Importer, Hobart, Tasmania. Semaphore', 19th century, 12.5 cm high, 19 cm wide, 12.5 cm deep
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An antique Australian cedar picture frame with simulated oak grain, mid 19th century, 55 x 49 cm overall, internal 47 x 39.5 cm
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An antique Australian cedar and kauri pine cruciform picture frame, 19th century, 64 x 75 cm, internal size 35.5 x 46 cm
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An antique Australian carved kauri pine picture frame with grape and vine motif, housing a watercolour of Notre Dame signed 'H. Medleykof (?)', 19th century, 67 x 69 cm, internal size 40 x 33 cm
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An antique Australian red pine cruciform picture frame, 19th century, 69 x 100 cm, internal size 41 x 72 cm
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An antique carved nut vesta, finely decorated with Australian themes including kangaroos and emus, horse and rider, etc, circa 1880, 4.2 cm high
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Melbourne international exhibition 1888 stanhope in whalebone miniature field glasses, together with a Sydney international exhibition 'Garden Palace' 1879/1880 silver token mounted as a button, (2 items) 
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Wedgwood 'Australian Flora' antique English porcelain meat platter, Staffordshire England, circa 1880, stamped 'Australian Flora' and impressed 'Wedgwood', 48 cm wide
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Wedgwood 'Australian Flora' antique English porcelain meat platter, Staffordshire England, circa 1880, stamped 'Australian Flora' and impressed 'Wedgwood', 42.5 cm wide
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Wedgwood 'Australian Flora' set of six antique English porcelain plates, Staffordshire England, circa 1880, impressed 'Wedgwood', 21 cm diameter
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Wedgwood 'Australian Flora' pair of antique English porcelain plates, Staffordshire England, circa 1880, stamped 'Australian Flora' and impressed 'Wedgwood', 25 cm diameter
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Wedgwood 'Australian Flora' set of three antique English porcelain plates, Staffordshire England, circa 1880, impressed 'Wedgwood', 25 cm diameter
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Wedgwood 'Australian Flora' three antique English porcelain plates in two sizes, Staffordshire England, circa 1880, impressed 'Wedgwood', 23 cm and 20.5 cm diameter
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Wedgwood 'Australian Flora' set of three antique English porcelain bowls, Staffordshire England, circa 1880, impressed 'Wedgwood', 24.5 cm diameter
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Wedgwood 'Australian Flora' antique English porcelain plate, Staffordshire England, circa 1880, impressed 'Wedgwood', 26 cm diameter
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Doulton Burslem 'Wattle' antique English porcelain serving platter, two bowls and four assorted side plates, circa 1890s, (7 items), the serving dish 32 cm wide
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Royal Doulton 'Lulu' pattern green transfer lidded tureen with flannel flower decoration, circa 1910, factory mark to base, 17 cm high, 33 cm wide
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Royal Doulton rare waratah and wattle pattern teacup and saucer. Note: the waratahs are in the distinctive pattern designed by Lulu Shorter for the Doulton factory. Green factory mark to base 'Royal Doulton, England', the saucer 14 cm wide
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Doulton Burslem 'Manly Beach' pattern English porcelain dinner plate, together with a set of four matching sauce dishes, 19th century, (5 items), brown factory to base 'Manly beach, Doulton Burslem, England, H.M. & Co., Sydney', the plate 22.5 cm wide
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Doulton Burslem 'Australian button flowers' three antique English porcelain plates designed by Louis Bilton, 19th century, green factory mark, 22.5 cm wide
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Doulton Burslem 'Australian button Flower' English porcelain ewer by Louis Bilton, stamped 'Doulton Burslem, England' with crown mark to base, 18.5 cm high
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Doulton Burslem 'Australian button Flower' English porcelain vase by Louis Bilton, stamped 'Doulton Burslem, England' with crown mark to base, 19.5 cm high
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Royal Doulton rare waratah pattern English porcelain plates, milk jug and sugar bowl, (4 items), note: the waratahs are in the distinctive pattern designed by Lulu Shorter for the Doulton factory, green factory mark to base, the larger plate 16 cm diameter
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A. Tornaghi & Co, Sydney antique full circle theodolite in case with eye pieces and fittings, circa 1860s, the case 17 cm high, 32 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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An antique French brass cased carriage clock, time and gong striking movement with alarm, original silvered lever platform escapement, retailed by Flavelle Bros. Ltd. Sydney & London, in original maroon Moroccan leather travelling case with Flavelle Brothers ribbon to the lid, circa 1880, the clock 17 cm high
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Angelo Tornaghi & Co. Of Sydney: a fine cased draftsman's set with ivory handled drawing instruments, boxwood rules etc. In a handsome silvered brass bound rosewood case with gilt maker's label to the satin upholstered lid, 19th century, with gilt stamp inside lid 'A Tornaghi & Co., Opticians, Jewellers & Watchmakers, Sydney', 8 cm high, 36 cm wide, 13 cm deep
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T. Gaunt, Watson & Sons and W. H. Harling antique ivory drafting rulers, made in London with Sydney and Melbourne retailers, housed in a Stanley of London instrument maker's box with brass plaque to the lid intialled 'H. B.' with broad arrow mark and 'Mechanical', late 19th century and early 20th century, 5 cm high, 34 cm wide, 6 cm deep
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T. F. Wiesener of Sydney: mahogany and boxwood strung cased hydrometer set with measures and ivory scaled mercury thermometer, maker's ivorine label to the lid; together with a book titled 'Hydrometer Tables', 19th century, (2 items), the case 6 cm high, 20 cm wide, 10 cm deep
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Flavelle Bros. & Roberts, Sydney & Brisbane: fine Moroccan leather cased drawing/dividing compass with divisions for solids, planes, lines and circles, engraved with broad arrow mark above initials 'S.G.O., 196', 19th century
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E. Esdaile of Sydney: Moroccan leather cased set of draftsman's compasses with 'Mathematical instrument Maker' label to lid, 19th century, the case 9 cm long
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Flavelle Bros. & Roberts, Sydney & Brisbane: antique full circle protractor with silvered finish and stamped ownership details 'L. Keen', 19th century, 17 cm diameter
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E. Esdaile of Sydney: fine Moroccan leather cased pocket barometer compendium, the barometric scale divided into inches with mercury Fahrenheit arch thermometer, the reverse side with jewelled compass and silvered dial (note: glass broken), made in England for E. Esdaile, Sydney, circa 1880, the barometer 5 cm diameter
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Antique theatre glasses engraved 'Tivoli Theatres, Australia, made in France' also engraved with ownership details 'Harry Rickards' of Australia's Tivoli Theatres, 19th century
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Earle of Melbourne antique mother of pearl obelisk mercury desk thermometer with ivory register plate, engraved 'Earle. Melbourne', 19th century, 23 cm high
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Imperial standard Yard antique English example manufactured by de grave, short & Fanner of London, stamped with Queen Victoria cypher and crown 'Gov.T of New South Wales, 1883', housed in original mahogany box with additional Government plaque in brass, the case 100 cm wide
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A. Tornaghi & Co. Sydney antique brass rolling ruler, together with an antique ivory ruler retailed by T.F. Weisener, and an antique ivory parallel rule retailed by Flavelle Bros. & Roberts, 19th century, (3 items)
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Assorted cutthroat straight razors in original packaging including two boxed pairs by W.J. Baker of hunter Street Sydney with their trademark kangaroo and emu crest, 19th/20th century, (4 items)
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Colonial Secretary's office, antique shell shaped bisque porcelain cabinet plate with gilt highlights depicting the Sydney landmark on the corner of bridge and Macquarie Streets, 19th century, 21 cm long
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Johannes Pavo. Of Melbourne, antique violin with impressive fiddleback blackwood back, with bow in case, bearing paper label 'Johannes Pavo. Melbourne, 1880'
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A rare antique Australian violin, crafted from eucalypt and fiddleback blackwood, 19th century, housed in a period fiddleback blackwood and cedar case with blue velvet lined interior, 60.5 cm long
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A rare antique Australian violin, hand crafted in cedar with Queensland silky oak back, and hand-made tuning pegs, 19th century, bearing pencil inscription 'Bennett Maker', housed in a period ebonized timber coffin case, 58.5 cm long
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'The Australian Bush' pair of antique blue and white transfer English porcelain bowls by William Brownfield & Co., circa 1870s, factory stamp and title to bases with impressed mark and diamond registration, 24 cm diameter
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'The Australian Bush' pair of antique blue and white transfer English porcelain plates by William Brownfield & Co., circa 1870s, factory stamp and title to bases with diamond registration, 24 cm wide
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'The Australian Bush' and 'Wild life in the Alps' pair of antique English porcelain comports by William Brownfield & Co., circa 1870s, factory stamp and title to bases with diamond registration, 5 cm high, 24 cm diameter
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Fowler (attributed) white porcelain kangaroo vase, 16 cm high
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An antique bronze kaganroo statue with gilt finish on white marble base, 20th century, 23 cm high
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Four Australian folk Art burra nut ornaments hand painted with native parrots, cockatoo, palm cockatoo and emu; together with a carved kangaroo example, Queensland origin, 19th/20th century, (5 items), the largest 5.3 cm wide
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An antique carved Australian cedar kangaroo ornament with match striker base, circa 1900, 23 cm high
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An antique Australian chess board with verre eglomise checker board top and cedar mount, 19th century, 40 x 40 cm
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Sydney school (circle of Lucien Henry) cast iron hand painted waratah ornament, 19th/20th century, 32 cm high
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Sydney harbour interest: pair of framed reverse glass pictures, I.) Mosman's bay, Sydney harbour, N.S.W., II.) the heads, Sydney, N.S.W., 29 x 29 cm each overall
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'Advance Australia' antique kauri pine panel with chip carved coat of arms and matching frame, 19th/20th century, 56 x 67 cm overall
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Three Australian store advertising vestas and a cigarette case, made for 'J.G. Rowell, Tailor & gent's Mercer, 80 Rundle Street Adelaide', 'Plain Thompson Tobacconist - Rockhampton is still Speaking to his brother George - Hobart', 'A.& E. Ellis Ltd. Timber Merchants Abbattoirs Rd. Pyrmont', and 'Ezywalkin For shoes factory to Foot', 19th/20th century, (4 items), the largest 9.5 cm high
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Two carved nut vestas with Australian themes, 19th century, the larger 4.5 cm high
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'Advance Australia, 1901' antique green glazed pottery lion and kangaroo statue, signed on the reverse (illegible), 26.5 cm high
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An antique Australian Art Nouveau stained pine architectural hallway arch with a central gilded kangaroo in deep relief, circa 1910s-1920s, 50 x 116 cm
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Doulton Burslem 'Australian Federation, 1901' earthenware cabinet plate in green transfer colourway, stamped 'Doulton Burslem, England', 24.5 cm diameter
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'Advance Australia' Federation porcelain plate, circa 1885, stamped 'Designed by G. Hodgson. Jun. & Co. Summer hill, Rd. No. 29565', 24 cm wide
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Group of three Australian hand painted gum leaves, attributed to Minnie Boyd, one depicting a pair of kookaburras, and the others depicting a kangaroo and bush hut in landscape and an emu in a similar setting, 19th/20th century, mounted on green card with matching ornate gilt frames, 21 x 29 cm each overall.
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A pair of Australian hand painted gum leaves, attributed to Minnie Boyd, one depicting a kangaroo, emu, kookaburras and fence, the other depicting an emu, kookaburras and bush hut, 19th/20th century, both framed and mounted with notation verso 'Brought in Melbourne June 1904', 24 x 28 cm each overall
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Australian folk Art painting on tin of a kookaburra and fairy wren, 19th/20th century, 33 x 33 cm
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The University of Melbourne antique Australian arts & crafts carved walnut bookstand with angel and Southern cross surrounded by the university's motto and monogram, 19th/20th century, 22 cm high, 51 cm wide
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Georgina Heather Mason (Tasmania) circular plaster relief portrait plaque of Emily Williamson (1855-1935), signed and dated 'G. Heather Mason, 1911', 15.5 cm diameter, 18 cm overall
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Sydney school Australian Arts & Crafts carved cedar standing picture frame with waratah decoration, circa 1910, 30 cm high
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William John Baker (c. 1857-1930) point of sale oak cutlery stand, emblazoned with Baker's patriotic emu and kangaroo silver finished plaque, together with a handsome assortment of Baker's products including a boxed two day razor set, implement holster, razors, implements and scissor set, 19th/20th century, (7 items), the cutlery stand 26 cm high, 50 cm wide
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John Beecham Brownell Tasmanian huon pine handkerchief box with specimen timber native wood veneers, made as a wedding gift for his niece Madie Brownell, circa 1907.
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Bega butter factory, N.S.W. (attributed), patriotic antique carved kauri pine rolling pin form butter mould and associated butter pat, circa 1900, (2 items), 50 cm wide
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Five framed majolica tiles with waratah and flannel flower motif, 19th/20th century, 79 x 18 cm overall
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A pair of antique majolica kookaburra tile plaques in later timber frames, early 20th century, 15 x 15 cm, 30 X 30 cm overall
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Peter Harley (attributed) Queensland silky oak serving tray carved with kookaburras and roses, early 20th century, 58 cm wide
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Royal Worcester English porcelain ewer with hand painted wattle decoration, signed 'R. Austin'. Puce factory mark to base 'Royal Worcester, England, Australian wild flower series, made for Thomas Webb & Sons, Melbourne', 20.5 cm high
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Royal Worcester hand painted English porcelain side plate, two teacups and two saucers, decorated with Australian wildflowers, signed 'R. Austin', (5 items), puce factory mark to base 'Royal Worcester, England, Flavelle Brothers Ltd.', the side plate 14.5 cm wide
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