*** | Collection of fountain pens etc, various ages and condition, (70+ items) | *** | |
*** | A Vietnamese silver tea set comprising a teapot, milk jug and sugar basin, together with five cups and saucers, 20th century, the teapot18 cm high, 1930 grams | *** | |
*** | Australian Art & Artists: A shelf of mainly handcover books with dust jackets, (30+). | *** | |
*** | Carlton: Cigarette & trade cards; an accumulation from early issues to recent, in 3 albums and loose. (qty). | *** | |
*** | 'John Monash Jany / 1920' dated signature to blank front endpaper of 'Tanks 1914-1918 the Log-Book of a Pioneer' by Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Albert G. Stern, [London : Hodder and Stoughton, 1919], 1st ed., 298pp + photo plate. A presentation copy with… | *** | |
*** | 1996 Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon, South Australia. (6 bottles) in original Penfolds carton. Leski Auctions Liquor Licence: 90161416 | *** | |
*** | A vintage Continental tub settee with floral upholstery, 20th century, as is condition, 200 cm across the arms | *** | |
*** | Queen Victoria (1819 - 1901), 'Victoria Reg' full ink signature in upper left corner of a partly printed military appointment; counter-signed by the Earl of Cranbrook (L. Gathorne Hardy) and with two embossed seals. The impressive document records the… | *** | |
*** | An Australian gramophone cabinet, superbly crafted with unusual cushion fiddleback blackwood paneling, Melbourne, Victoria origin, circa 1925, 133 cm high, 80 cm wide, 57 cm deep | *** | |
*** | Furniture: 'English furniture of the Eighteenth Century' by Herbert Cescinsky in the three volumes published by G.Routledge (London, c.1911), profusely illustrated, half bound in leather over green cloth, spine titles in gilt. An important guide. | *** | |
*** | Thirty one pieces of antique English sterling silver flat ware with engraved deer's head crest, comprising of 7 table spoons, 8 spoons, 3 teaspoons and 12 dinner forks, 18th and 19th century, ‹1,630 grams total | *** | |
*** | A pair of red velvet upholstered armchairs with cabriole legs, mid 20th century, 69 cm across the arms | *** | |
*** | German 800 silver cutlery, early to mid 20th century, silver weight minus knives 1660 grams | *** | |
*** | Three assorted gold rings with stones, two 9ct and one 14ct, (3 items), 31.3 grams total | *** | |
*** | Kilpatrick & Co. London, 18ct yellow gold open face pocket watch with fusee movement together with a 9ct rose god fob chain, 19th century, chain stamped 9ct, chain weight 29 grams | *** | |
*** | Antique 15ct yellow gold cycling fob made by T.P. Lewis engraved 'S.D.C.C. Presented by T.P. Lewis for Regular Attendance won by F. Broadbent, season 1894' (7.5 grams), a pair of 15ct gold cufflinks (8.5 grams), two pairs of 9ct gold cufflinks (14… | *** | |
*** | Aboriginal and Afghan Camel Train group of twelve 19th century, silver gelatin and albumen prints, mostly laid down on card showing scenes of the South Australian outback, Aboriginals, camel trains and Afghan drivers, one captioned verso 'Serving Rations… | *** | |
*** | The Geoff Telfer Library A collection of nearly 500 volumes covering the full breadth of Australian History. Subjects include the Voyages of Discovery and the Journals kept on-board those ships, Australia's Convict Beginnings, early European contact and… | *** | |
*** | Assorted blue and white porcelain vases, jars, dishes and jewellery box, 19th/20th century, (15 items), the largest 37 cm high | *** | |
*** | Australian Sporting Legends - Betty Cuthbert Tribute': display comprising window mounted large group photograph with 57 signatures beneath including Olympians Herb Elliot, Ron Clarke, John Landy, Debbie Flintoff-King, Rob De Castella as well as other… | *** | |
*** | A Shirvan Baku antique hand-woven rug, south eastern Caucasus, 19th century, 180 x 130 cm | *** | |
*** | [Antarctic Exploration], 'The Voyage of the Discovery' by Captain Robert F. Scott, [London : Smith, Elder & Co., 1905] 1st edition in 2 vols. Vol I, pp xx, 556; Vol II, pp xii, 508. Complete with all plates and folding maps. Illustrations. Publisher's… | *** | |
*** | 1996 Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon, South Australia. (6 bottles), in original box. Leski Auctions Liquor Licence: 90161416 | *** | |
*** | John Ruskin - The Works. [Merrill & Baker, New York, c.1920]. Finely bound set of the writings of John Ruskin in twenty-six octavo volumes, each volume bound in contemporary half tan calf over marbled paper boards, gilt-lettered contrasting morocco title… | *** | |
*** | Religion: a range of leather-bound volumes comprising 'The works of Josephus' [1683, London] with replaced preliminaries, title and map; 'Of the Principles and duties of natural Religion' by Wilkins [London, 1734]; 'Novum Missale Romanum' [Augsburg, 1739]… | *** | |
*** | D Theodore Herzl (1860-1904) July 14, 1902 two-page typed letter on 'The Jewish Colonial Trust' London letterhead signed 'Theodore'; written in German to Leopold Loebl in Fiume. The letter discusses Herzl's planned movements and the activities of the… | *** | |
*** | An antique English sterling silver rose bowl, made in London, early 20th century, 15 cm high, 29 cm wide, 1300 grams | *** | |
*** | Leitz: Telyt 200 mmZ f4.5 telephoto screw mount lens [#1501,100], 1957, with rear metal cap in fitted original Leitz box. Together with Leitz removable lens hood [Tngoo]. | *** | |
*** | A Chinese 8 fold lacquered screen, circa 1900, 184 cm high, 320 cm wide | *** | N/A |
*** | Watchmakers tools: an impressive assortment of hand tools, bushes, etc, inspection will reward | *** | |
*** | Two pieces that have Survived of the dinner service purchased by Monash for use at his home, 'Iona'; a lidded teapot and a lidded sugar jar, both bearing the ornate gilt 'M' monogram that adorned the whole service. The teapot 25 cm high; the sugar jar 16… | *** | |
*** | Brevetes Verascope Richard stereo viewer, mahogany and nickel plated, circa 1910, superb condition in original box. Accompanied by a quantity of glass stereo views, family and travel photographs in various formats, glass plates, etc., mainly from Paris… | *** | |
*** | Ethiopian Orthodox manuscript religious book, hand-painted and written on vellum with carved timber boards, housed in original leather pouch, 19th century, 18 cm high overall, Provenance: The Baker-Finch collection | *** | |
*** | Antique sterling silver cutlery comprising twelve dinner forks, twelve entree forks, twelve dessert spoons and twelve teaspoons, 19th century, (48 pieces), 1855 grams | *** | |
*** | A pair of Italian majolica greyhound statues, 20th century, marked 'Italy', 66 cm high | *** | |
*** | A reproduction Georgian style English sterling silver pierced basket by Mappin & Webb, 20th century, 28 cm high, 36 cm wide, 1350 grams | *** | |
*** | 'Australian Team Regains the Ashes 1930' commemorative ashtray (bronze & white metal) with 15 portraits of the Australian team; made in Sydney; also, a white metal ashtray featuring crossed bats leaning against a wicket; and a silver-plated desk inkwell… | *** | |
*** | Longines "Hydroconquest" automatic stainless steel wristwatch with black dial and rotating bezel, in original box with papers and additional link, near mint condition, 4.7 cm wide including crown | *** | |
*** | Three Japanese carved ivory netsuke figural groups, Meiji period, the largest 4.5 cm high, 4.5 cm wide | *** | |
*** | Seven assorted antique 9ct gold fobs, 47.7 grams total | *** | |
*** | Bernadette (Bern) Emmerichs (1961 - ), 'Shelagh' triptych, group of three painted fired ceramic plaques, each signed 'Bern Emmerichs, 2014', Maunsell Wickes gallery labels verso. Note: the women depicted in this work were all convicts that arrived in… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese bronze teacup on wooden stand; together with a pottery teapot, teapot 11 cm high | *** | |
*** | Two African weaving pulleys, carved wood, Baule tribe, Ivory Coast, on later wooden plinths (both loose), 14 cm high overall | *** | |
*** | Australian goldfields nugget and ore collection including fine alluvial specimens | *** | |
*** | A Persian handwoven rug, red and blue on brown background, early to mid 20th century, 350 cm x 197 cm | *** | |
*** | WW2 Japanese N.C.O. sword in scabbard, together with two framed displays pertaining to the Japanese surrender in the Pacific, including propaganda leaflet and hand-written note. the sword 93 cm long. Guild or Collector's licence required for Victorian… | *** | |
*** | A fine antique Chinese ivory fan made for the European market, 18th/19th century, 33 cm wide | *** | |
*** | A pair of antique yellow gold earrings with inlaid pique decoration; together with a stickpin, 19th century, the earrings 4.5 cm high | *** | |
*** | Railway Books & Videos: Huge library with 28 cartons of books & 5 cartons of videos. Includes a nice range of books on Railway modelling, noted 'The Scale Modellers Handbook' by Ellis [New Jersey, 1979]; 'Hornby - The Official Illustrated History' by… | *** | |
*** | US Sports stars: Folders containing commemorative gold stamps & FDCs 1995-97: Babe Ruth (c450), Joe Montana (c2800), Cal Ripkin Jr (c1235), Nolan Ryan (c270) & Jackie Robinson (c20); also 'Star Trek' (c230). Great lot for the ebay seller! (total c4960) | *** | |
*** | Cigarette And Trade Cards 1995-96 'Alex Jesaulenko - Select Signature Set', framed display, limited edition 1/10, comprising 1995 Alex Jesaulenko Signature Card; 1996 Series 1 Signature cards [4] - Bob Skilton, Paul Kelly, Anthony Koutifides & James Hird;… | *** | |
*** | Hermann Gehrich, (1844-1886), the artist and dog, oil on board, signed lower right 'H. Gehrich, 24.5 x 19 cm | *** | |
*** | Artist unknown (18th century European), religious portrait, oil on canvas, 40 x 35 cm | *** | |
*** | 1998 Select 'Sir Don Bradman Signature Card' signed card #45/50, with Redemption card. VG | *** | |
*** | A set of eight sterling silver handled dinner knives and entree knives, early to mid 20th century, (16 pieces). | *** | |
*** | A Georgian sterling silver cutlery set for six places, plus sauce ladle and three tablespoons, (later knives), London circa 1794, (40 items), 1084 grams silver weight not including knives | *** | |
*** | Georgian sterling silver serving spoons and ladles including Hester Bateman, (10 items), the ladle 34 cm long 955 grams | *** | |
*** | Six boxes of bone handled knives in original boxes (comprising 3 entree and 3 dinner), late 19th early 20th century, (36 pieces) | *** | |
*** | Clelia Bompiani Battaglia (Italian, 1847-1927), 'Lovers Tryst', watercolour, signed lower left 'C. Bompiani Battaglia', 73 cm x 53 cm | *** | |
*** | The Bendigo Goldfield Registry (second edition) with introduction by John Neill Macartney, [Melb., 1872], hardcover in green cloth boards with gilt title. | *** | |
*** | A large pair of maritime spotlights, brass and copper, early 20th century, 52 cm high, 42 cm wide | *** | |
*** | Seven assorted wristwatches including a gold plated Cartier, and a ladies 14ct gold cased Titus, (7 items) | *** | |
*** | Seven assorted wristwatches including a gold plated Cartier, and a ladies 14ct gold cased Titus, (7 items) | *** | |
*** | An African ceremonial face cup, carved wood, Bakuba tribe, Central Congo, 20.5 cm high | *** | |
*** | Stumpwork antique folk Art wool-work of sheep, 19th century, 49 x 55 cm overall | *** | |
*** | Tellem figure with upraised arms, carved wood with remains of painted finish, Dogon tribe, Mali, 45 cm high | *** | |
*** | Mainsprings: an impressive selection of new old stock including Meadows & Passmore hole end mainsprings (most sizes, lengths, widths and strengths), and array of loop end mainsprings for American clocks, (quantity) | *** | |
*** | Keys: new old stock. An impressive selection for clocks and watches, including Viennese cranks. English, European and American styles. (quantity) | *** | |
*** | Balance of an Australian comic collection: diverse array of earlier issues comprising 'Adventure Comics - featuring Superboy' Nos 3 & 4, 'Archie' No.2, 'Archie's Pal Jughead' No.2, 'Blackhawk' No.12, 'Buck Rogers' No.171, 'Captain Atom' No.21, 'Captain… | *** | |
*** | Artist Unknown reclining nude sculpture, huon pine and hardwood, circa 1930s 22 cm high, 54 cm long overall | *** | |
*** | A collection of Navajo silver and turquoise jewellery comprising 3 pairs of earrings, 2 necklaces, pendant and a bangle, (7 items). | *** | |
*** | A Persian hand-knotted wool runner with red ground, 510 x 83 cm | *** | |
*** | Shanghai: Panoramic View of the Bund c1920. Looking across the river to the historic precinct. Note Bank of Taiwan & New Customs House under construction. Also featuring prominently: Royal Navy Cruiser 'Hawkins' (Launched Oct. 1917 she became flagship of… | *** | |
*** | Jewellery Rings & Chains c1950 consisting, Ladies 18k yellow ring with platinum shoulders & coronets. Set with centre emerald cut sapphire approx 4.6 mm x4.0 mm, 2 main outer diamonds each 0.164ct and 6 round shoulder diamonds approx 0.06 each. Total… | *** | |
*** | 1911 (Sept.17) usage of 'Deutsche Sudpolar Expedition' vignette in unusual combination with Argentinian 5c on Rp postcard to Germany. Both adhesives tied by Buenos Aires cancel. Most examples of the expedition vignette were used when the ship had reached… | *** | |
*** | Swords: Collection with Confederate States sword with ‘Cs’ on hilt (no scabbard); British ‘Vr’ Cavalry Sabre; British dress cavalry sabre; British commando dagger; Austrian/German naval dress sword; cavalry sabre (no scabbard); Gurkha Kukri (3); Indian… | *** | |
*** | Assorted antique English sterling silver fiddle and thread pattern cutlery, 19th century, (25 items), 1335 grams | *** | |
*** | Christofle French silver plated cutlery set in canteen with accompanying documentation | *** | |
*** | Tiffany & Co pair of 14ct gold double knot-design cufflinks, together with three matching dress-shirt studs. (5 items). 28 grams total | *** | |
*** | 30 assorted sterling silver handled knives | *** | |
*** | Artist unknown, (19th century, Italian school), (the supplicant), oil on board, in gilt frame, 13 x 8 cm, 32 x 25 cm overall | *** | |
*** | A vintage 18ct white gold and platinum ring, set with brilliant cut white diamonds; together with a platinum wedding band, circa 1930s, (2 items), 6.4 grams total | *** | |
*** | A French marquetry bombe comode with marble top, early 20th century, 84 cm high, 128 cm wide, 52 cm deep | *** | N/A |
*** | Royal Commission on the Constitution of the Commonwealth. Report of Proceedings and Minutes of Evidence. Canberra, Monday, 19th September, 1927' in 2 volumes (823pp + 913pp), Quarto, half calf and cloth bindings. [H.J. Green, Government Printer, Canberra]… | *** | |
*** | Four antique 9ct gold Australian sporting fobs, together with a 9ct gold sporting brooch adorned with kangaroo, 19th and early 20th century, (5 items), 33 grams total | *** | |
*** | A pair of antique Chinese carved ivory statues of a fisherman and wife, on carved wooden stands, 19th/20th century, 33.5 cm high | *** | |
*** | Eight assorted Australian studio pottery vases including Chester Nealie, the largest 29 cm high | *** | |
*** | Group of five African tribal statues, carved wood and remains of ochre, later wooden plinths, the largest 16 cm high | *** | |
*** | 'C.R. Moore Daylesford, established 1862' group of twenty torpedo glass bottles, 19th century, 23.5 cm high | *** | |
*** | A pair of Georgian style wingback armchairs with black studded leather upholstery, late 20th century, 104 cm high, 80 cm across the arms | *** | |
*** | Collection of jewellery including a damaged 18ct gold watch bracelet (33.5 grams), a Chinese 14ct gold pendant (3.5 grams), two small gold pendants, a fine gold chain, two silver chains, butterfly brooch (missing pin), cameo style brooch, Cartier French… | *** | |
*** | An antique French provincial oak court cabinet, full oak construction with original brass escutcheon plates, keys and iron ware, 18th century, 148 cm high, 128 cm wide, 56 cm deep | *** | |
*** | A Murano glass chandelier, 20th century, 95 cm high | *** | |
*** | Two 18ct yellow gold rings, both woven designed with brilliant cut diamonds mounted in white gold, 20.2 grams total | *** | |
*** | Artist unknown, the Madonna of the Gold-Finch, 18th century, oil on canvas, housed in 19th century gilt frame, 30 x 26 cm, 48 x 44.5 cm overall, Provenance: The Baker-Finch collection | *** | |
*** | Three A.W.A. 'Empire State' cigarette cases, 8 cm high | *** | |