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The Goldfields Sale — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:382
Sale Title:The Goldfields SaleLots with images:332
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:221
Date:25-May-2011
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A tin water bottle with cork stopper, mid 19th century, ex Ballarat. 18 cm high. Provenance: Manufactured by John Holloway; Collection of Major Ted Millet; Montrose Cottage and Eureka Museum of Social History Ballarat (museum cat. no. 0217241).John Holloway pushed his wheelbarrow from Melbourne to Ballarat around 1854 and started a tinsmithing business, supplying much needed everyday items for miners. The firm continued in Ballarat until recently. Major Ted Millet was Honorary Curator of Militaria and…
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A 19th century tin oil/kerosene bottle, 27 cm high, ex Ballarat, made by John Holloway, Montrose Cottage Collection; Together With 4 Gold Crucibles, various sizes, the largest 17 cm high, ex Ballarat. (5)
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A set of Chinese 'Banjo' scales, 45 cm long, ex Ballarat, Montrose cottage collection, the Chinese miners brought with them many things, amongst them these unusual scales, which would have been used for weighing herbs and such (and most probably opium). Here they used them to weigh gold. This is a rare large set
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A set of Chinese 'banjo' scales, 40 cm long
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A charming decorative piece designed as a miner's lamp and miniature ore wagon on wooden stand, 27 cm high, 31 cm long
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A mid-late 19th century brass and mahogany 3 draw telescope, in original case, 28 cm long extended
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A miner's tin candle lamp, 23 cm high. Ex Ballarat, made by John Holloway, Montrose cottage collection
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A miner's tin candle lamp, 25 cm high. Ex Ballarat, made by John Holloway, Montrose cottage collection
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2 'Ballarat' pattern hand forged iron pick heads, 31 cm & 37 cm long; Together With 2 hand forged geologist's picks, each 21 cm long. (4)
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A miner's lamp and pannikin, with old tallow candle, 12 cm high, 11 cm diameter. Ex Ballarat, made by John Holloway, Montrose cottage collection
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A rare 'Betty' or 'Crusie' animal fat lamp. Based upon the 18th century models from Scotland and the U.S.A., this one was made by John Holloway, mid 19th century in Ballarat. Montrose cottage collection. 20 cm high
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A rare 'Betty' or 'Crusie' animal fat lamp. 18th century blacksmith made, found in Ballarat. 15 cm high
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An iron miner's 'spider', spike, hook & shackle ring. Blacksmith made, Montrose Cottage Collection, 20 cm long
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2 miner's tin cups and a flour scoop, made by John Holloway, Montrose Cottage Collection. (3)
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An iron miner's 'spider' candle holder and old candle, made by John Holloway, Montrose Cottage Collection, 15 cm long
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An rare old iron gold ingot mold, 15 cm long
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A set of gold buyer's scales on a mahogany box, mid Victorian. 42 cm high, 38 cm wide, 20 cm deep
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A set of miner's gold scales in an oak box, mid Victorian, the scales approx. 24 cm high, 20 cm wide
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A set of miner's gold scales in an oak box, mid Victorian, the scales approx. 22 cm high, 20 cm wide
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A set of miner's gold scales in a mahogany box with approximately 20 weights, mid Victorian; the scales 22 cm high, 20 cm wide
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A set of scales in an oak box with approximately 25 weights, mid Victorian, 28 cm high
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A set of 5 gold weights. (5)
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A set of 6 gold weights. (6)
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A set of 6 gold weights. (6)
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A set of 4 gold weights. (4)
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10 gold weights. (10)
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A set of 4 gold weights. (4)
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9 drachm apothecary's weights. (9)
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A part set of 4 pennyweight gold weights. (4)
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A part set of 4 pennyweight gold weights. (4)
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A part set of 4 pennyweight gold weights. (4)
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7 Goldfields made gold weights. (7)
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12 Goldfields made gold weights. (12)
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7 Goldfields made gold weights. (7)
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31 assorted gold weights. (31)
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Twelve assorted gold weights. (12)
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A set of postal scales and weights; 11 cm high, 20 cm wide
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A set of postal scales and weights; 7.5 cm high, 17 cm wide
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Eleven assorted gold cup weights. (11)
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10 Chinese coins, found in Main Road Ballarat 1972. (10)
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9 Chinese coins, found in Main Road Ballarat, 1972. (9)
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A rare 'twist' of tobacco, mid Victorian, from the Montrose Cottage Collection, 14 cm long; Together With an old powder flask, pewter mug and gold crucible. (4)
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An important and unique large folio of proof plans and maps by George Gordon and Calder Oliver, 1870s, comprising around 200 plates, many with hand annotations and colour lithographed. Housed in a modern custom made aluminium case, the folio was originally owned by George Gordon and Calder Oliver and is a collection of proof maps and plans with notes added prior to publication, they fall into 2 main groups: 1873-1875 and 1888-1894, there are over 70 goldfields maps and plans including many supurb multi…
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A 19th century cast iron compact safe, by Follows and Bate, Manchester, with original key; 51 cm high, 36 cm wide, 34 cm deep
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A glass cased set of Knowles patent balance scales, with a small cased set of weights; 48 cm high, 49 cm wide, 29 cm deep
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A set of 'Sharkey's Patent' grocer's scales, circa 1858. All original including ceramic pan and with a set of 6 key top weights. 83 cm high, 55 cm wide
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A lovely antique child's high chair, circa 1840
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Eureka Rebellion: an early 19th century brass hilted sword, as used at Eureka. 68 cm long. This is an example of the typical sword which Peter Lalor and his Brothers-in-arms fought with at Eureka stockade. It is known that a similar example was definitely carried by Lalor and subsequently handed down through his family
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A mine rope ladder, ex Buninyong, very rare and in superb condition, 9.2 metres long
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A late 19th century cane sewing box on stand; 62 cm high, 40 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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A rustic jointed 3 legged stool, 19th century, 50 cm high
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A genuine beaver skin top hat, by Bates of London, 19th century
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A rare collapsible silk Top Hat in case, maker A.J.White, London
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A 'Davy' patent miner's lamp, 25 cm high
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A tin miner's lamp, made by John Holloway in Ballarat, Montrose cottage collection; 25 cm high
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A tin miner's lamp, Montrose Cottage Collection; 21 cm high
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An interesting group of 8 assorted 19th century bottles. (8)
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An 'Everwarm' miner's radiator lamp, ex Ballarat; 22 cm high
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A hand held candle lamp, 19th century, ex Ballarat; 34 cm long
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A pair of 19th century carriage lamps, ex Ballarat; each 34 cm long. (2)
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An original Reward poster from Clunes, 1878; 44 x 57 cm
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A 19th century shop bell; 9 cm diameter
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'The English Chinese Advertiser' Ballarat, Saturday November 28, 1857; 3 pages, mounted. Ex Montrose Cottage Collection, 44 x 96 cm
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A 19th century toilet mirror on cotton reel supports, 50 cm high
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2 lignum vitae and ivory inlaid bowling balls, inscribed 'Jrw', 19th century. (2)
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'Plan of the Pitfield Gold Mines'(Cape Clear/Scarsdale area), coloured lithograph, framed attractively; 58 x 47 cm
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Eureka Rebellion: A 12th Regiment of Foot tunic button and 3 40th Regiment of Foot tunic buttons, mounted on card. These were the two regiments that fought at Eureka on December 3rd, 1854; Montrose Cottage Collection. (4)
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A 19th century banquet lamp, fitted with the 'Hinks 1862 Patent Burner', all original with matching shade and bowl on gilt and alabaster column; an impressive piece, ex Ballarat, 95 cm high
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An Apothecary's Homeopathic Medicine Chest, English, circa 1850. A scarce Goldfields item with some contents labelled from Castlemaine and Melbourne as well as London. 21 cm high, 27 cm wide, 17 cm deep
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An impressive Australian cedar double end sofa, circa 1850, found in Ballarat, in excellent original condition; 235 cm wide, 90 cm high, 70 cm deep
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A set of Avery 56lb. scales, found in Ballarat, marked 'Borough of Derby'. Australia had a chronic shortage of standard weights and measures, when rum became currency. The New South Wales Government requested any weights and measures available. This set is complete and made to hang from any convenient spot. 130 cm high
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A miner's box lock pistol, circa 1850; 20 cm long. Hard to find
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Ten 19th century door keys, reputedly from the old Ballarat Gaol. (10)
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An old Chemist's mortar and pestle, 18 cm diameter; Together With A 19th century shop bell, 19 cm long. (2)
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A set of 19th century banker's gold scales; 60 cm high, 46 cm wide
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A large set of 1850s 'Sharkey's Patent' grocer's scales, found in Ballarat, all original including ceramic pan, with a set of 8 original brass weights; 110 cm high, 75 cm wide
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A beautiful 19th century banquet lamp with Hinks 1862 duplex patent burner. Original matching cranberry glass etched shade and font, 76 cm high
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A mid 19th century brass preserving pan and brass saucepan; 23 and 28 cm diameter. (2)
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A Victorian 5 drawer chest of drawers in very good condition; 114 cm high, 103 cm wide, 47 cm high
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A brass 'Dumpy Level' in a handsome mahogany case; 24 cm long, 16 cm high
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A, theodolite in a leather case; 24 cm long, 16 cm high
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A mahogany cased Theodolite; 36 cm wide, 19 cm high, 20 cm deep
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A mahogany cased Stanley Theodolite; 39 cm wide, 20 cm high, 16 cm deep
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An interesting group of printing blocks and positives relating to Gold Mining and Society in the Daylesford area in the olden days. (17)
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A fascinating 19th century photo album, dating from 1865, found in Ballarat
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A set of miner's scales in Jappaned tin box with weights, 16 cm long
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A cast iron 'witches cauldron' camp oven, Montrose Cottage Collection; 23 cm high, 30 cm diameter
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An old cast iron kettle, ex Ballarat; 24 cm high
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A large 'Clark' cast iron water fountain, ex Ballarat. These were used for heating water. The Clark Brothers came to Ballarat in the 1850s and produced all sorts of tin and cast iron wares. 50 cm high, 38 cm diameter
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A rare Clark Brothers cast iron pressure cooker, Montrose Cottage Collection; 36 cm high
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Eureka Rebellion: A brass handled sword and scabbard, Peter Lalor style (see lot 48); 65 cm long
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A Clark Brothers candle mold, Montrose Cottage Collection; 25 cm high, 26 cm wide
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An early wood splitter and draw knife, ex Buninyong; 45 cm and 39 cm long. (2)
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A collection of mid-late 19th century mining and related items, including picks, shovel, bucket frames, axe head, horse harness, mining lamp. (13)
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'Band of Hope & Albion Consols Ballaarat', c.1880, by William H.Bardwell. Albumen paper photograph with two illustrations depicting 'Surface Works at No.6 & No.7' and 'Interior of Batteryhouse at No.7 Shaft' text and date within image, photographer's blind stamp lower right, 30 x 40 cm
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'Gold Diggers At Work, Australia'. A Colour Photo-Lithograph by Phillip Stephan, c.1890, 37 x 45 cm
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'Nobel's Gelignite', c.1877. Colour Lithograph with lithographically printed border on original backing, letterpress text on backing above and below image, 37 x 50 cm, in attractive original frame
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A Victorian Colonial Government 'Blue Paper',1856-7. Entitled 'Influx of the Chinese', this was concerning a petition by the Members of the local court at Castlemaine, urging the Government to regulate the immigration of Chinese miners to the goldfields
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Victorian Government 'Blue Paper' Reports: '1852 Victoria. Immigration Petition'. (The Victorian Gold Rush was only one year progressed when this document was released. 'This Critical Period..' was due to the abandonment of existing workers to the Goldfields. The class system was breaking down.); '1856 Victoria. Influx of Criminals Act. Copy Despatch from the Secretary of State.'; '1859-60 Victoria. Report from the Select Committee upon Protection to the Aborigines..', an important early document.…
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Eureka Rebellion: a collection of very rare material from Ballarat 1904, the 50th anniversary of the 1854 Eureka Uprising, comprising 56 pages of fascinating articles, pictures, plates, stories and quaint advertisements, bound together in a hard cover folder
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