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Unclassified — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.
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| Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd. | |
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 90 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
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| Lot | Description | Price | Image |
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| *** | Dora Ohlfsen (1877 - 1948), Lt. Gen. Sir John Monash. G.C.M.G., K.G.B., D.C.L., L.L.D. Gallipoli. Messines. Paschendale. Amiens. Hamel. Peronne. Bullicourt. 1914 - 1919, large brass medallion with Monash's profile and text in relief, signed Dora Ohlfsen,… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese ceramic peanut ornaments together with a Persian style censer, 20th century, (3 items), the censer 18 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | Four assorted 24ct gold ingots, 242 grams total | *** |  |
| *** | Marguerite Mahood exceptional pierced pottery lidded vase adorned with two winged dragons, titled 'Gothic', circa 1936, lid and base signed 'Marguerite Mahood, Gothic No.1570', 33 cm high. Illustrated in 'Australian Art Pottery 1900-1950', by Fahy,… | *** |  |
| *** | 1959 Helms World Trophy Award, heavy silver-plated plaque in original perspex case. The trophy engraving includes, 'Helms World Trophy - Created by Paul H.Helms to Honor the Foremost Amateur Athlete on Each Continent of the World, Annually, With… | *** |  |
| *** | Georgian sterling silver cutlery with engraved armorial crests, comprising 12 dinner forks, 12 entree forks, 12 tablespoons, 12 dessert spoons, 12 teaspoons, a basting spoon, and four sauce ladles, by William Eley, William Fearn & William Chawner of… | *** |  |
| *** | $R.D. Fitzgerald, 'Australian Orchids', [Sydney, Thomas Richards, Government Printer, 1875 - 1894], 12 parts (all published) in two vols. Dated 1882 and 1894, dedicated to the memory of Charles Darwin.. Large folio, in contemporary but non-matching… | *** | N/A |
| *** | 1902 Australia XI in England: team photograph with caption in manuscript, photograph by J. Weston & Son (Eastbourne, England), framed & glazed (cracked glazing), overall 51 x 45 cm. The Australian XI defeated an England XI captained by Gilbert Jessop on… | *** | N/A |
| *** | James Scott Family jewellery comprising a fine Australian 15ct gold and ruby brooch in original box circa 1850s, a Scottish gold and citrine brooch in original box, a sterling silver sovereign case engraved with Scott monogram, and an unusual wedding band… | *** |  |
| *** | Twenty assorted Indian paintings and pictures, 19th and 20th century, the largest 40 x 25 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Longcase regulator clock, silvered dial marked ‘R. Crystie, Dumfries Scotland’ with subsidiary seconds dial, mid 19th century. Clock features a four pillar movement with George Graham dead beat escapement, single weight with pendulum and winder. Excellent… | *** |  |
| *** | W. Simpson, 1947, complex Congreve rolling ball clock with silvered dial marked ‘W.Simpson, Barnoldswick, Fecit 1947’, subsidiary dial with day, date, month and moon phase. This wonderful clock is housed in a glazed walnut case with a single weight… | *** |  |
| *** | W. Simpson, 1952, complex clock with George Graham ‘dead beat’ escapement. Complexities include seconds sweep hand, day, date, month, and strike on hour. Also plays tunes on 4 adjustable tone gongs. Mechanical/electrical with 3 weights, pendulum and… | *** |  |
| *** | Omega "Speedmaster Professional" automatic chronograph wristwatch in stainless steel case with black dial, white baton numerals and black tachymeter, in an Omega branded timber finished case, 4.4 cm wide including crown | *** |  |
| *** | An Extraordinary ledger book recording the convicts Employed in a 'Wood Gang' between April 1866 and July 1868: the front cover further titled 'No.27', the ledger of 184 pages, is a page-by-page record of the work performed by long-term convicts, mainly… | *** |  |
| *** | Raymond Weil "Don Giovanni" automatic chronograph wristwatch in 18ct gold case with black dial and Roman numerals, in original case, 4.4 cm wide including crown | *** |  |
| *** | Lalique 'Coquilles' pair of French frosted Art Deco glass hanging lights with original ceiling roses and silk cords, engraved 'Lalique, France', 30 cm diameter | *** |  |
| *** | Includine knives) antique English sterling silver cutlery set with beaded edges, by George Angell of London, mid 19th century, 3,950 grams (not including knives) | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese fine silk embroidery of a rural scene, Meiji period, 148 cm x 85 cm | *** | N/A |
| *** | An impressive antique German silver cutlery set for 12 places with a comprehensive selection of serving utensils, made by Bruchman, early 20th century, (157 pieces), 5,900+ gram silver weight (not including pieces with filled handles) | *** |  |
| *** | Omega "Speedmaster" Michael Schumacher edition (639/4000) automatic chronograph wristwatch in stainless steel case with chequered dial with florescent hour batons, with box and papers, 4.1 cm wide including crown | *** |  |
| *** | Natuzzi pair of Italian chocolate leather settees, 85 cm high, 203 cm wide, 96 cm deep | *** |  |
| *** | Suit of Armour on stand, 20th century, 188 cm high overall | *** |  |
| *** | A prayer book (T'filat La'derech) printed by John Monash'S Grandfather in 1868, with presentation inscription to Colin Bennett, Monash'S Grandson, in 1942 a pocket-sized prayer book (Prayers for the Road, being the order of prayers for the whole year),… | *** |  |
| *** | A Regency style English mahogany four door bookcase with break-front and top, astragal glazed doors and reeded columns, 19th century, 247 cm high, 254 cm wide, 59 cm deep | *** |  |
| *** | An antique Australian display cabinet, walnut and red pine, circa 1900, 160 cm high, 98 cm wide, 36 cm deep | *** | N/A |
| *** | Six Indian paintings on parchment and paper, 19th and 20th century, housed in card mounts, the largest 55 x 38 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Blue Poles: 1973-74 Archive of letters (21) mainly from artists opposed to, or in favor of the Australian Government's purchase of Jackson Pollock's abstract painting 'Blue Poles', noted signed letters from Patrick White, John Percival, Sali Herman,… | *** |  |
| *** | Jack Thompson's 1984 Silver Logie, plaque engraved '1984 Logie Award, Jack Thompson, Best Lead Actor in a Single Drama Mini Series'. 21 cm tall, man-shaped statuette on wooden base. Thompson won this prestigeous award for his role in 'Waterfront' | *** |  |
| *** | Antique German silver cutlery in six drawer canteen chest, early 20th century, incomplete but an impressive weight (not including filled handled pieces), 5,500 grams | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of articles related to Archbishop Harrington Clare Lees (1870-1929) ¹ Archbishop of Melbourne 1921 - 1929. 1: a fine Robert Prenzel carving of a kookaburra on a tree stump. Small scuff to beak otherwise fine example. 26.5 cm. Marked to base… | *** |  |
| *** | Assorted antique Austro-Hungarian silver cutlery and table ware, 19th/20th century, (118 items), 5.3kg not including knives | *** |  |
| *** | Pentridge Prison: a records book documenting the discharge of one hundred and eighty-four prisoners over the period from September 14th 1908 to March 3rd 1909. Abounding in specific historical detail, each record features both front and profile… | *** |  |
| *** | A shelf of superbly bound English literature, mainly 18th & 19th century editions, with works by Samuel Butler, William Makepeace Thackeray, Samuel Johnson, Edmund Spenser, Walter Scott and W.S. Gilbert. (56 volumes), Provenance: The Jason E. Sprague… | *** |  |
| *** | Georgian sterling silver cutlery with engraved armorial crests, comprising of 12 dinner forks, 12 entree forks, 12 tablespoons, 12 dessert spoons, 12 teaspoons, a basting spoon, and four sauce ladles, by William Eley, William Fearn & William Chawner | *** |  |
| *** | A platinum pave halo engagement ring with impressive 1.26 carat central diamond (VVS2), (colour F), in original box of issue from James Allan Jewellers. "Excellent round True Hearts and arrows cut" the highest quality cut available with James Allen. This… | *** |  |
| *** | An exceptional antique French cylindrical glass dome on original ebonised timber base, 19th century, 67 cm high, internal 62 cm high, internal diameter 42 cm, base diameter 48 cm overall | *** |  |
| *** | A large Persian rug, hand knotted with blue medallion motif, 20th century, 470 cm x 305 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Louis XVI style antique French three piece salon suite with finely carved giltwood frame, 19th century, the settee 130 cm across the arms | *** |  |
| *** | Victor Clarence Grimmett's RAAF uniforms including tunics, overcoat, cap, fatigues etc | *** |  |
| *** | Breitling automatic chronograph wristwatch in stainless steel case with off white dial, date window and baton numerals, with original box, papers and additional brown leather strap with buckle, 5.4 cm wide including crown | *** |  |
| *** | Two African weaving pulleys one with original spool, carved wood, Baule tribe, Ivory Coast, on later wooden plinths, 21 cm and 24.5 cm high overall | *** |  |
| *** | Three African weaving pulleys, carved wood, Baule tribe, Ivory Coast, on later wooden plinths, 17 cm, 18 cm and 20 cm high overall | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive Colonial Australian cedar fold-over card table. Handsomely crafted in choice cuts of cedar with cross banded edge, cross grained ogee moulded frieze, finely carved and turned column, platform base and scrolling feet, Tasmanian origin, circa… | *** |  |
| *** | Hasselblad: circa 1970 Hasselblad 500 C/M SLR camera [#RI1295285] with Planar 80 mm f2.8 lens, in flight case with a large number of Hasselblad accessories: one Sonnar 250 mm f5.6 and one S-Planar 135 mm f5.6 lens, three additional camera backs, two… | *** |  |
| *** | Georgian sterling silver cutlery, comprising 12 dinner forks, 12 entree forks, 12 table spoons, 12 dessert spoons, 12 teaspoons, plus 12 dinner knives and 12 entree knives, (84 items), 2340 grams silver weight not including knives | *** |  |
| *** | Assorted antique and vintage sterling silver cutlery including many Georgian pieces, 18th, 19th and 20th century, (quantity), 2970 grams total | *** |  |
| *** | Omega "Constellation" co-axial chronometer wristwatch in stainless steel and 18ct gold case with machined black dial and date window, in original box with papers and additional link, 3.8 cm wide including crown | *** |  |
| *** | Omega "Speedmaster" automatic chronograph wristwatch in stainless steel case with black dial, day/date window, baton numerals and black tachymeter, with black leather Omega case with papers and swing tag and additional links, 4.2 cm wide including crown | *** |  |
| *** | 'The good Pastor' Goanese carved ivory statue, circa 1650, 23 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | Royal Worcestor selection of hand-painted English porcelain with Australian floral motifs, including flannel flower, boronia, waratah and bottle brush, (17 items), signed 'Austin' and 'Shuck', the plate 23 cm diameter | *** |  |
| *** | R.M. Williams 'Gooseneck Poley' vintage Australian stock saddle with R.M. Williams saddle bags adorned with silver conchos and buckles, stamped in numerous places, accompanied by a fine breast plate and accessories including a stand. | *** |  |
| *** | Four assorted wristwatches in a Rolex branded box, (5 items) | *** |  |
| *** | Two antique cast bronze statues, comprising a seated monkey god and figure, and a standing figure, south Asian origin, 18th/19th century, the larger 19 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | Clifton Ernest Pugh (1924-90, Australian), 'The Road to Masada 1975' (Israel Series), mixed media on composition paper, signed and dated lower right, 57 x 77 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Australia and world collection in two albums and loose in box, mostly early 1900s with great variety included Canada, Fiji, G.B, Italy, Japan, Middle East, Holland, N.Z, Penang, USA, etc. Themes including Castles, Cats, children, ships, Waterfalls. Plenty… | *** |  |
| *** | The Bodyline Series - Together Forever 'Days in the Sun - A Cricketer's Book' by Neville Cardus [London : Jonathan Cape, 1929 Travellers Library edition], 223pp + adverts; signed by Neville Cardus to the title page, and dated 'Sydney 1941'. The blank… | *** |  |
| *** | Ten pieces of contemporary Australian studio ceramics, mostly in cream and white, the largest 22 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | An antique Colonial Australian cedar two door bookcase on turned legs, Tasmanian origin, 19th century, 174 cm high, 101 cm wide, 33 cm deep | *** |  |
| *** | Sir Ian Hamilton, 'Gallipoli Diary' in two volumes, [London : Edward Arnold, 1920], 387pp + maps, plates, etc; and, 350pp + adverts., maps, plates, etc. Vol.2 with 'John Monash Nov / 20' dated signature to blank endpaper; Vol.1 with a tipped-in dedication… | *** |  |
| *** | John West (1809 - 1873), the history of Tasmania, in two volumes, octavo, 1852, {Launceston : Henry Dowling, 1st ed.], VIII, 340; VI, 380pp; half leather bindings over marbled boards with gilt titles and inlaid leather panels to spines. | *** |  |
| *** | Waterford Irish crystal chandelier with six branches, 20th century, 70 cm high, 60 cm wide | *** | N/A |
| *** | A pair of antique style cast bronze garden urns, 90 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | 'The Footballer, (Fourth Year of Publication), An Annual Record of Football in Victoria and the Colonies, Edited By Thomas P. Power' published by R.P. Hurren (Melbourne, 1878), Poor/Fair condition (part of front cover missing, and some staining, but… | *** |  |
| *** | Omega "Seamaster Aqua Terra" automatic wristwatch in stainless steel case with brushed steel dial, date window and baton numerals, in original case and box with additional links, 4.2 cm wide including crown | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese silk damask curtains with flowers, butterflies and fruit, 19th century, each 225 cm high, 150 cm wide | *** | N/A |
| *** | Amato point of sale advertising counter-top display cabinet 19th/20th century, 81 cm high, 53 cm wide, 33 cm deep | *** |  |
| *** | Artist unknown, (portrait of a man), 18th century or earlier, oil on oak board, 24.5 x 18 cm overall | *** |  |
| *** | Bergeon Bushing equipment: an array of new old stock including alls sizes of smoothing and cutting broaches, assorted double rolle-cutters, burr remover, double-ended pivot file, blued pivot steel, pivot cutters, champhering cutters and handles, packs of… | *** |  |
| *** | Bomb Lancers selection of four brass examples, one with wings, early 20th century, the largest 45 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | Artist unknown (19th century), (Cows in Farmyard), oil on board, signed lower right (illegible), in a Thallon frame, 35.5 x 52 cm, 59 x 76 cm overall | *** |  |
| *** | Assorted Continental silver cutlery and server, German and Austro-Hungarian, (66 pieces total), 2,650 grams silver weight (not including knives) | *** |  |
| *** | An unusual heavy cast bronze pot adorned with numerous crocodiles and animal demons in dancing, feasting and offering poses, 19th/20th century, 27 cm high, 30 cm wide | *** |  |
| *** | An antique Australian blackwood corner display cabinet, most likely a shop fitting, circa 1900, has been electrified for display, 206 cm high, 70 cm wide, 30 cm deep | *** |  |
| *** | Chester Neale, Five studio pottery vases, with original paper labels 'Chester Neale', the largest 28 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | Artist unknown, (Newlyn school), portrait of a boy, oil on linen, signed upper left (illegible), 59 x 48 cm, 80 x 70 cm overall | *** |  |
| *** | Lieutenant-General Sir John Monash, 'The Australian Victories in France in 1918', [London : Hutchinson & Co., 2nd ed.], 352pp + maps, plates; endorsed in pen to front blank endpaper 'To Capt. Gershon Bennett with sincerest regards from John Monash,… | *** |  |
| *** | Persian Kard: very good 9½' single edge hollow ground wootz blade; relief scroll engraving to the ricasso the blade with a few areas of light staining near the point; hilt mounts inlayed in gold of Islamic designs; VG walrus ivory hilt; complete with a VG… | *** |  |
| *** | An antique Greek terracotta vase, 12.5 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | Six assorted Australian cottage chairs, blackwood and kauri pine, circa 1900 | *** |  |
| *** | Australian Artists: A shelf of books, mainly hardcover (20+). | *** |  |
| *** | Lalique 'Primeveres' French Art Deco frosted glass bowl with blue stained finish, circa 1927, stamped 'R. Lalique, France', 7 cm high, 16.5 cm wide | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Murano glass mirror, early 20th century, 140 x 110 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Hong Kong carved ivory panel and lidded bottle, both on carved timber stands, mid 20th century, (2 items), the larger 24 cm high overall | *** |  |
| *** | A shelf of superbly bound books on English history, some poetry, commentaries, etc., mainly in sets, 18th to early 20th century editions with works by green, Milton, bridges, prior, Emerson, Hallam, Ruskin, Butler and others. (39 volumes), Provenance: The… | *** |  |
| *** | Kingo, Th[omas]. Den forordnede Ny Kirke-Psalme-Bog, [Copenhagen, 1723]. Contemporary silk over wooden boards, marbled end-papers, silver clasps and decorations to upper and lower boards. Extensively annotated to front and back end papers with family… | *** |  |
| *** | 18th century longcase clock, circa 1770s, dial marked ‘John Walker, Newcastle’, 8 day time and strike anchor escapment movement with weights (2), pendulum and original key, oak case. Runs well in ‘as found’ condition. 220 x 46 x 23 cm | *** |  |
| *** | '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 | *** |  |
| *** | Athenaeum Club Melbourne: Wonderful collection of items related to the history of the Athenaeum Club in Melbourne and one of it's original members and manager Mr. J H Moorhead, featuring a gold capped walking stick and umbrella with ivory handle and gold… | *** |  |
| *** | Australian 1966 round 50 cent pieces, 2138 grams | *** |  |
| *** | Georgian sterling silver cutlery for 12 places, (later knives), (72 items), 1640 grams not including knives | *** |  |
| *** | Omega "Speedmaster" automatic chronograph wristwatch in stainless steel case with black dial, baton numerals and black tachymeter, with red Omega case, 4.1 cm wide including crown | *** |  |
| *** | French Art Deco carved ivory statue of a standing female nude mounted of rouge marble base, circa 1930, signed 'Joe Descomps', 16 cm high overall Joseph Descomps Art Deco carved ivory statue of a standing female nude mounted of rouge marble base, circa… | *** |  |
| *** | An antique French picture frame, gilt metal and silk mounted, 19th century, 33 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | Two African weaving pulleys in the form of horned beasts, carved wood, Baule tribe, Ivory Coast, on later wooden plinths, 18 cm and 19 cm high overall | *** |  |
| *** | 1955 Argus 'Team Photos', almost complete set [10/12], some colour, others black and white. Fair/Vg. | *** |  |