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Decorative Arts & Collectables, Day 2. — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:609
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & Collectables, Day 2.Lots with images:609
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:499
Date:17-Nov-2024
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G.E. "Band Master" walnut cased mantle radio, circa 1936, 31.5 cm high, 30 cm wide
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Lekmek tombstone mantle radio in walnut case with brown Bakelite knobs, 39 cm high, 34 cm wide
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S.T.C. Vintage mantle radio in walnut case, 27 cm high
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Astor Mickey vintage ivory bakelite mantle radio, 18 cm high
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Tasma vintage brown Bakelite mantle radio, 21 cm high
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Philips brown Bakelite mantle radio; together with a Mullard cream Bakelite mantle radio, (2 items), 36 cm and 18 cm high
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Kriesler brown Bakelite mantle radio, 26 cm high
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A.W.A. Vintage brown Bakelite mantle radio, 18 cm high
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Philips brown Bakelite mantle radio with cream Bakelite knobs, 25 cm high
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Kriesler "Midget Soccer Ball" brown Bakelite mantle radio, model 11-20, circa 1949, 21 cm high, 29 cm wide
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Astor brown Bakelite mantle radio, model JJ57, 24 cm high, 44 cm wide
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Farmer's of Sydney early oak cased radio; together with an early speaker, (2 items), the radio 22 cm high, 52 cm wide, 26 cm deep
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An American standard Edison phonograph, original dome-top case, horn, handle and twenty-four cylinders, 29 cm high, 34 cm wide, 24.5 cm deep
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Edison gem cylinder phonograph, the case 24 cm wide
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Edison home phonograph in oak case with small brass horn, early 20th century, the case 41 cm wide
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Edison cylinder phonograph with black finished horn, early 20th century, 101 cm high overall
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Edison fireside combination type phonograph with burgundy and gilt painted horn, early 20th century, 99 cm high overall
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Edison fireside combination type phonograph, early 20th century, case 30 cm wide; together with small black finished horn (missing suspension rod).
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Edison fireside phonograph with brass horn, early 20th century, 56 cm high
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Columbia "Viva-Tonal Grafonola" No.109a portable gramophone in black leatherette finish, early 20th century, 17 cm high (when closed), 29 cm wide, 45 cm deep (including winder)
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Src brown bakelite radio, 28 cm high
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An antique socket bayonet with brass handle, 19th century, 69 cm long
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A pair of antique French 1816 pattern artillery Gladius short swords with scabbards in the Roman style, 63 cm long
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An antique cavalry cutlass with brass handle, 19th century, 73 cm long
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Fascine knife U.S. Artillery short sword in scabbard with fish scale handle, stamped "United States, 1839, W.S.", 64 cm long
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An antique sabre with brass hilt, 19th century, 78 cm long
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Broad sword with brass hilt in the medieval style, most likely a 19th century reproduction, 117 cm long
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An antique powder flask, together with an antique leather shot flask, 19th century, (2 items), the larger 21.5 cm long
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France: two Legion d'Honneur medals and a Belgian medal "Mutualite Onderlinge Bijstand"; all with ribbons. (3).
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Group of four assorted vintage fencing foils, one with decorative knight pommel, 20th century, the largest 109 cm long
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Hudiedao antique Chinese pair of butterfly swords in original leather scabbard, Qing Dynasty, circa 1850, 59.5 cm long
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An antique tribal folk Art powder horn with circular inlaid decoration and horn tip, Dagestan origin, 19th/20th century, 20 cm long
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British military medals including an 1899 Queen's South Africa medal, four 1914-18 British War Medals, a Victory medal, two miniatures and a silver St. George slaying the dragon set in a blue enamel brooch. Together with a quantity of (apparently) associated ribbons. (10).
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World War I souvenir silk pillow case titled "Arras, 1915", 60 x 57 cm
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World War I period field mess set housed in original leather satchel, comprising of a small hip flask, canteen and pannikin by James Dixon & Son, of Sheffield; together with an expanding telescope in original leather case, (2 items) 
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A World War I period cast metal statue of a soldier, 13 cm high
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 WW1 Christmas 1914 gift tin, paid for by the Soldiers and sailors Christmas Fund organised by Princess Mary and given to troops on the front lines; together with three assorted antique pewter mounted hipflasks, (4 items), the tin 13 cm wide
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King George VI Meritorious Service Medals: 1937-48 "Faithful Service" types (to Sidney Norris Gibbons) and the 1949-52 type (to Eastman West); both with ribbons. (2).
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An antique Japanese tanto dagger in lacquered scabbard, accompanied with two World War II period silk handkerchiefs with details of the Japanese surrender, plus two hand-written notes dating the dagger to the mid 14th century, housed in an antique Japanese lacquered box. 28 cm long.
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A Japanese naval officer's kai-gunto sword with black lacquered scabbard and gilt metal fittings, with affixed labels, 92 cm long
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A Japanese naval officer's kai-gunto sword with shagreen scabbard and gilt metal naval mounts, 91 cm long
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A Japanese naval officer's kai-gunto sword with black shagreen scabbard and gilt metal mounts, 90 cm long
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A Japanese naval officer's kai-gunto sword with black lacquered scabbard and gilt metal mounts, 97 cm long
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Assorted leather gators, saddle bags and accoutrements, English and Swedish made, World War I and World War II, (quantity)
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Chinese fighter pilot's helmet, housed in a green finished case, together with two Masonic gold finished medals, (3 items)
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A vintage dress sword with ornate gilt metal hilt and decorative blade, 20th century, 86 cm long
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Group of four assorted vintage fencing foils, 20th century, the largest 108 cm long
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Three reproduction model cannons, 20th century, the largest 25 cm long overall
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Thailand: Rama V Dushdi Mala silver medal with crossed sword and mace suspension clasp, circa 1896.
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Thailand: Rama V (1868-1910). First Tour of Europe, 1897 Medal by Henri-Auguste Jules Patey. Silver. Uniformed bust right, rev. Six-line legend, date below. Edge: Monnaie de Paris (Thai letter) Argent. With original silver and leather suspension fitting.
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Various medals including British 1937 and 1953 Coronation medals (silver), Franz Josef bravery medals in bronze (1) and silver (2), three Soviet Union World War II era medals mounted on red enamel stars, three Italian award medals and several others. (14 items).
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France: "Banque Francaise pour le Bresil" silvered bronze medal by Depaulis, 51 mm, 68g; together with 2 other medals. (3).
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The E.C. Howes collection of historical Aviation photographs: an extensive collection in twelve volumes, arranged alphabetically by manufacturer, with most photographs taken in the 1920s - 1960s period; although most appear to be of British aircraft of the 1920s - 30s. Collected by Edward Cecil Howes (1903 - 84), who worked in the British aircraft industry until 1949, when he migrated to Melbourne, where he worked for the Department of civil Aviation and later at the Commonwealth aircraft Corp.
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Eight day mantle clock mounted in wooden propeller, early 20th century, 12.5 cm high, 52.5 cm wide.
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Two pairs of c. 1920s aviator's goggles, one in original box marked "Goggles Mk. VIII Stores Ref. 22c/930". (2 items)
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C.1921 Shaw Ross engineering and Aviation Company Melbourne flight ticket (framed), together with "The Fulmar I and Fulmar II Aeroplanes Pilot's Notes" original booklet. (2 items)
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De Havilland Gipsy Major series I aircraft engine brass plate, c. 1930s, approx. 153 mm x 78 mm.
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Gipsy Major engine manual titled "Care and Maintenance of the 130 H.P. D.H. Gipsy Major Aero engine, 2nd edition", c. 1939, 50pp., with leather cover.
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De Havilland tiger Moth: original front windscreen [#H.35029A], c. 1930s. Distance between front brackets 27 cm, distance between rear brackets 38.5 cm.
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May 1930 Amy Johnson England to Australia flight pin-back badges, one with suspended map of Australia. (2 items)
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RAAF Mk. III D manual operation aircraft navigation computer [#3607] in original box, c. 1940s, with straps for wearing on pilot's leg. Manufactured in Melbourne by white & Gillespie.
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RAAF Mk. III D manual operation aircraft navigation computer [#2798] in original box, c. 1940s, with straps for wearing on pilot's leg. Manufactured in Melbourne by white & Gillespie.
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RAAF Mk. III D manual operation aircraft navigation computer [#3609] in original box, c. 1940s, with straps for wearing on pilot's leg. Manufactured in Melbourne by white & Gillespie.
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Azimuth circle no. 4 6A/890 aircraft compass, c. 1940s, diameter 16 cm.
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Two 1930s British air Ministry aircraft compasses - one type P6 and one type P8, both 14 cm in diameter. (2 items)
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Two 1930s British air Ministry aircraft compasses - one type P8 and one type P12, both 14 cm in diameter. (2 items)
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Two c. 1940s type P8 aircraft compasses - one 13.5 cm in diameter with serial #AWA/2214 36IPII, the other #126234 K, 10.5 cm in diameter. (2 items)
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Two c. 1940s R.A.A.F. Aircraft compasses - one 10 cm diameter 6B/34 medium Landing compass in original wooden box, and one type P8, 13.5 cm in diameter. (2 items)
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Two 1930s aircraft compasses, having belonged to either the R.A.A.F. Or the British air Ministry, both 13.5 cm diameter in original 8 x 8 x 10 cm wooden boxes - one type P8 and one type P11. (2 items)
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Group of fourteen c. 1940s R.A.A.F. Aircraft compass parts - two compass bases, two compass correctors, four compass support brackets, and six compass glasses. (14 items)
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Smiths & Sons London aircraft cockpit clock, c. 1930s, diameter 85 mm.
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Reid & Sigrist 32116/40 Turn and slip Indicator, c. 1930s, diameter 11 cm, with British air Ministry engraving.
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Short & Mason London mark XIII Altimeter, c. 1930s, diameter 9 cm.
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R.A.F. Chart board lamp with integrated clamp, c. 1940s, utilised on a variety of bombers such as the Avro Lancaster.
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An accumulation of sixteen early aircraft parts, including two tiger Moth luggage clamps. (16+ items)
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An accumulation of fourteen early aircraft parts, including two tiger Moth luggage clamps. (14+ items)
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Two c. 1930s pressed sheet steel toy aeroplanes, each 21.5 cm wingtip to wingtip. (2 items)
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Trench art: Douglas DC3 mounted on ashtray, c. 1940s, solid chrome plated brass, 14 cm high and 20 cm wingtip to wingtip.
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Trench art: Hawker Hurricane mounted on "R.A.A.F." ashtray in the shape of Australia, c. 1940s, solid chrome plated brass, 15 cm high and 20 cm wingtip to wingtip.
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Trench art: Bristol Blenheim mounted on stand, wooden, c. 1940s, 26.5 cm high and 36 cm wingtip to wingtip.
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Trench art: Boeing B-17 flying Fortress, c. 1940s, solid chrome plated brass, 25 cm wingtip to wingtip.
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Trench art: Cac Wirraway mounted on ashtray, c. 1940s, solid chrome plated brass, 11 cm high and 14 cm wingtip to wingtip.
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Trench art: Cac Wirraway mounted on ashtray, c. 1940s, solid chrome plated brass, 9.5 cm high and 9 cm wingtip to wingtip.
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Trench art: Lockheed Hudson mounted on ashtray with RAAF badge, c. 1940s, solid brass, 13 cm high and 15.5 cm wingtip to wingtip.
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Trench art: Lockheed Hudson mounted on ashtray, c. 1940s, solid chrome plated brass, 13 cm high and 14.5 cm wingtip to wingtip. 
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Trench art: Bristol Beaufighter on stand, c. 1940s, solid chrome plated brass, 39 cm high and 18 cm wingtip to wingtip.
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Trench art: military aircraft made from brass bullet casings, c. 1940s, 7 cm high and 12.5m wingtip to wingtip.
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Trench art: Lockheed P-38 Lightning, mounted on ashtray, aluminium, c. 1940s, 17 cm high and 20.5 cm wingtip to wingtip.
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Trench art: Lockheed P-38 Lightning mounted on stand depicting Papua New Guinea, aluminium, c. 1940s, 26.5 cm high and 21 cm wingtip to wingtip.
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Australian-made leather flying helmet with "Stagg's Australia" embroidered label. These helmets are thought to have been employed by RAAF aircrew in Malaya c. 1941-42.
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Australian-made leather flying helmet with "Stagg's Australia" embroidered label. These helmets are thought to have been employed by RAAF aircrew in Malaya c. 1941-42.
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Australian-made leather flying helmet with "Stagg's Australia" embroidered label. These helmets are thought to have been employed by RAAF aircrew in Malaya c. 1941-42.
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Australian National Airways metal propeller mounted on 26 x 8 cm wooden block, c. 1940s.
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RAAF Woomera Range Complex car badge for official vehicles, c. 1950s, featuring depiction of rocket and jet in flight, 10.5 cm high.
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1980s commemorative items: Charles Kingsford-Smith belt buckle, 50 years Amy Johnson flight badge, 50 years H. Bonney solo flight plaque, and 50 years MacRobertson Centenary air race piece. (4 items)
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Nulli Secundus vintage remote control electro powered aeroplane in as is condition with original box.
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Two hand painted tinplate model boats, 20th century, 35 cm and 50 cm long
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Playing cards including two attractive "Poker Patience" leather boxed sets, miniature "Elfin" playing cards and a rare set of "Northern Tasmania Souvenir" playing cards, 19th and 20th century, (10 items)
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Antique bone and ebony dominoes in chinoiserie box; together with a carved bone Chinese puzzle, 19th century, the box 18 cm wide
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Antique games: a handsome miniature carved bone chess set in mahogany box, horse racing game in mahogany box, "The Brahmin's Rings" in original card box, "De La Rue & Co.'s" combined pocket chess and draughts board with chess and draftsmen, attractively lithographed in original slip case; together with "Transformation" spelling card game in original card box with lithograph top, 19th/20th century, (5 items)
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