*** | Artist unknown (Scottish school, 19th century), (the pianist), oil on canvas, in a period gilt frame, 99 x 85 cm | *** | |
*** | An antique scientific gas display globe on timber stand; together with a Galileo spirit thermometer, the globe 32 cm high | *** | |
*** | Military Badges & Buttons, including various Rising Sun badges (14). (Total c210) | *** | |
*** | La Perouse, J. F. G. De; M. L. A. Milet-Mureau (ed.) A Voyage Round the World, in the Years 1785, 1786, 1787, and 1788, by J. F. G. De La Perouse: Published Conformably to the Decree of the National Assembly, of the 22d of April, 1791, and edited by M. L.… | *** | |
*** | 'the Pen Drawings of Norman Lindsay', special number of Art in Australia by Sydney Ure Smith & Bertram Stevens (Sydney 1918), limited edition 200 copies of only 150 were offiered for sale, this being 196/200, signed by the artist. Beautifully illustrated… | *** | |
*** | Australian Antarctic Territory: 1966-7 1c-1 Pictorials, complete set in sheets of 48. Hard to find in quantity. (528) | *** | |
*** | An accumulation including the 1928 Constitution and Rules of the Victorian country football league, the 1950 edition of the Australian National football Council's Laws of the Australian National game, approximately 60 fixtures, a quantity of Scanlan's… | *** | |
*** | A fine antique Japanese carved ivory statue of a man cleaning fish, Meiji period, black and red seal mark to base, 10.5 cm high | *** | |
*** | Set of 12 Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs, late 20th century | *** | |
*** | Yves Saint Laurent costume necklace, J.K. Lane earrings and brooch, Maltese cross pendant, gilt metal chain, vintage bird brooch, pair of resin earrings and four assorted silver rings, 20th century (11 items) | *** | |
*** | Three African tribal ornaments, carved ivory, early to mid 20th century, 12 cm, 33 cm and 35 cm high | *** | |
*** | Four solid opals, both black and white, ranging from 4ct to 9ct each | *** | |
*** | An impressive timber and leather bound suitcase style coffee table, 20th century, 44 cm high, 130 cm wide, 80 cm deep | *** | |
*** | Bowie & hunting knives nine vintage examples, all with leather scabbards, the largest 35 cm long | *** | |
*** | Panoramas of Sydney by Giovanardi titled 'Panorama of the city and harbour of Sydney, N.S.W. (from Miller's Point)' and (from north Sydney), circa 1910. Each panorama with landmarks and important buildings identified, 14 x 88 cm each, framed together 52 x… | *** | |
*** | National Geographic: 1920 - 1969: a collection of 89 leather-bound volumes comprising of 1920 - 1960 complete (each year in 2 volumes), 1961 (Jan - June only), 1962 - 1963 complete (2 volumes per year), 1964 (Jan - June only) and 1969 (July - Dec.). | *** | |
*** | Walter Scott (1771 - 1832), the Waverley novels, [Edinburgh : Robert Cadell, 1848], 48 volumes uniformly bound in tan leather over marbled boards; spines with gilt titles and decorations. Ex Libris Edward John Honywood bookplates affixed to front… | *** | |
*** | Australian IX'S English Tour Proceeding by P. & O. R.M.S. 'Strathaird' 22,500 Tons, A souvenir booklet prepared by P. & O. for distribution to the passengers on board the ship which was taking the Australian Team to England. The booklet contains the… | *** | |
*** | Warner Brothers: Set of (4) cartoon cels 2002/3 Limited Edition Animation Art Issue artists proofs 4/100; 'Bugs Bunny: Lobby Card'; 'Tweety & Sylvester Lobby Card'; 'Porky Pig Lobby Card'; 'Daffy Duck: Lobby Card'. Window mounted, framed & glazed. 71 x 60… | *** | |
*** | Superman: lifesize fibreglass Superman with cloth cape, most likely produced for cinema display. An excellent display model. Approx 1.9m x 90 cm | *** | |
*** | Victor Trumper, signature on original Testimonial photograph, mounted on card, further window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 37 x 41 cm. (Trumper played 48 Tests 1899-1912, and died prematurely in 1914, the Crown Prince of cricket's golden age, he is… | *** | |
*** | Don Bradman, signed photographs, window mounted, framed & glazed, each about 36 x 46 cm Wholesale quantity. (10 items) | *** | N/A |
*** | Four Roman-Egyptian miniature busts, terracotta on later wooden bases, 1st to 2nd century A.D. the largest 5.5 cm high | *** | |
*** | Assorted vintage German silver cutlery and servers including an impressive soup ladle, stamped '800' with crown and crescent mark, 1180 grams total | *** | |
*** | An English Gothic oak cabinet, 17th/18th century, 176 cm high, 74 cm wide, 48 cm deep | *** | |
*** | Auction Catalogues: A huge accumulation with representation from many Australian and foreign auction houses, with a particular focus on Australian and Oriental art and decorative arts, Australian books and antiques, etc. (100s). [Buyer to arrange removal… | *** | N/A |
*** | Mitsuo Shoji group of three blue glazed pottery vases, all signed on the base, the largest 28 cm high | *** | |
*** | Lalique French frosted Art Deco glass inkwell, circa 1930, stamped "Lalique", 16 cm diameter | *** | |
*** | Voigtlander: Five lenses with four matching lens caps - one Super-Dynarex 135 mm f4 [#5336112], one Skoparex 35 mm f3.4 [#5237576] in leather maker's case, one Nokton 50 mm f1.5 [#3785679], one Super-Dynaret 135 mm f4 [#4533807], and one Septon 50 mm f2… | *** | |
*** | Bundu mask, double sided with removable European style hat, carved and patinated wood, Mendi tribe, Sierra Leone, 34 cm high | *** | |
*** | Eighteen assorted Indian bronze and metal artefacts, 19th and 20th century, the casket 13 cm wide | *** | |
*** | Fidelity Trust American cast iron safe, 19th century, with lithograph decoration, interior fitted with compartments, 22 cm high, 16 cm wide, 16 cm deep | *** | |
*** | A Georgian wine glass with floral etched bowl on twisted stem, 18th century, 17.5 cm high | *** | |
*** | Galle style Art Nouveau cameo glass table lamp and shade with clematis motif, both pieces signed, Galle, 48 cm high, 25 cm wide | *** | |
*** | 9ct gold fob suspended from a black silk band enhanced with an additional fob featuring a gold map of Australia and gold fittings. (approx.10gms). The fob engraved verso 'Presented to Spr. G.J. Simmonds on his return from Active Service by Koroit Fire… | *** | |
*** | An American curb side fire hydrant, cast iron and brass, circa 1880, 75 cm high | *** | |
*** | A French Savonnerie rug, 20th century, 350 x 280 cm | *** | |
*** | (Tissot, James) Goncourt, Edmond & Jules de, Renee Mauperin, [Paris: Charpentier et cie, 1884], large octavo, half-crushed morocco over marbled boards, spine in compartments with raised band, lettered in gilt, housed in a chemise suede wrapper and calf… | *** | |
*** | Rudolf Hellgrewe (German, 1860 - 1926), landscape at Sunset, c.1900, oil on canvas, signed at lower left, 62 x 100 cm. | *** | |
*** | Cuniforms group of two ancient clay tablet texts, middle Eastern origin, unknown age, 12.5 cm and 13.5 cm wide | *** | |
*** | 1971 Penfolds Bin 95 Grange, South Australia. (1 bottle). High shoulder. Leski Auctions Liquor Licence: 90161416 | *** | |
*** | Artist unknown, the Penitent Magdalen, 19th century, oil on canvas in Florentine-style frame, 104 x 88 cm, 121 x 102 cm overall, Provenance: The Baker-Finch collection | *** | |
*** | Artist unknown (Indonesian school, mid 20th century), fighting Cock, oil on canvas, signed lower right (illegible), titled verso, 75.5 x 75.5 cm, 78 x 78 cm overall, Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne, purchased in April 1996 from Tu Do gallery in… | *** | |
*** | Seven assorted gold rings with stones, (9ct and 18ct), 33 grams total | *** | |
*** | A group of hat badges, buttons, etc., mainly Colonial period; noted mainly Victoria, and W.A. (11 items). | *** | |
*** | China: a fine group of hand coloured albumen paper prints, circa 1880s, approx. 20 x 27 cm, scenes include street scenes and studio shots, (5 items; individually mounted for display). | *** | |
*** | Large Searchlight, glass = 45 cm diameter, overall 58 x 58 x 43 cm. Presented with large globe and all its original fittings but has also been converted to take a standard 100w globe for domestic use. Currently painted green. | *** | |
*** | Motoring: Fabulous collection of Brochures, booklets and manuals from several car manufacturers, featuring a Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith, [Lond., c1955] sales kit, Pontiac, Rolls Royce, Porsche, Mercedes Benz, Tvr, Chevrolet, Austin Healy, Morris, Bmw,… | *** | |
*** | Warner Brothers: Fritz Freleng Masters Collection cartoon cel 'The Two Musketeers' limited edition 678/750. Window mounted, framed & glazed. Signed by Freleng. 73 x 64 overall. Superb condition | *** | |
*** | Great Britain: 'The Ports, Harbours, Watering-Places and coast Scenery of Great Britain' in two volumes, published by Gordon Virtue (London, 1844), 'Illustrated by views taken on the spot by W.H. Bartlett, with descriptions by William Beattie',… | *** | |
*** | A graduated set of three antique English glass ale jugs, circa 1820, the largest 27.5 cm high | *** | |
*** | An antique sterling silver cigar case, together with eight assorted sterling silver cigarette cases, early 20th century, (9 items), the cigar case 13 cm wide, 642 grams total | *** | |
*** | Hispano-Moorish lustre glazed charger, 16th/17th century, 29 cm diameter | *** | |
*** | Antique English pocket watch in later gimbled timber case, enamel dial marked 'Ganthony, Cheapside, London, 3402', 19th century and later, the case 10 cm high, 9 cm wide, 9 cm deep | *** | N/A |
*** | Artist Unknown, portrait of Greta Garbo, oil on canvas, signed lower left 'L. Mc. 1932', titled in pencil verso, 30 x 20 cm, 45 x 35 cm overall | *** | |
*** | Equine statue, cast bronze and marble, signed 'Andre', early 20th century, 21.5 cm high, 17.5 cm wide, 10 cm deep | *** | |
*** | Asahi Kogaku: Asahi Pentax 6x7 SLR camera [#4123515] with prism meter top [#570733] and Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 6x7 105 mm f2.4 lens [#8460313] with Uv filter, cap, lens hood in maker's fitted black case. Unused. Also, a Pentax Fe-1 Waist Level Finder… | *** | |
*** | Advertising Ware: group of eleven assorted novelty confectionery tins, pencil sharpener, miniature globes etc., 19th/20th century, the largest 11.5 cm long | *** | |
*** | Lalique "Poissons" opalescent French Art Deco glass fruit bowl, signed "R. Lalique, France", 30 cm diameter | *** | |
*** | 'C.R. Moore Daylesford, established 1862' group of twenty torpedo glass bottles, 19th century, 23.5 cm high | *** | |
*** | Artist unknown, (playing dice in the tavern), oil on canvas, signed lower right (illegible) 85 x 116 cm, 108 x 137 cm overall | *** | |
*** | Artist unknown, three assorted framed oval watercolour paintings of owls, together with a book titled "Away with the Birds", the frames 63 x 48 cm each overall | *** | |
*** | 'With loving regards to Bert, Gersh & John, from the author, John Monash. Aug 6 / 23' inscription to blank front end paper of 'The Australian Victories in France in 1918' by Lieutenant-General Sir John Monash, [Melbourne : the Lothian book Publishing Co.,… | *** | |
*** | A Kashmir and silk hand-knotted rug decorated with deer and flowers, 290 x 185 cm | *** | |
*** | 1976 Penfolds Bin 95 Grange, South Australia. (1 bottle). Leski Auctions Liquor Licence: 90161416 | *** | |
*** | An antique Chinese circular porcelain box, together with an antique Chinese porcelain bowl, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, Daoguang mark to bases, the box 12 cm diameter, the bowl 15 cm diameter | *** | |
*** | James Bond first Editions: 'Thunderball' [London; Jonathan Cape] 1961: 'On her Majesty's secret Service' [London, Jonathan Cape] 1963: 'You only live Twice' [London; Jonathan Cape] 1964: 'The man with the golden Gun' [London; Jonathan Cape] 1965. All with… | *** | |
*** | Count P.E De Strzelecki: 'Physical Description of New S. Wales' by Strzelecki (London, 1845). Half morocco with marbled boards, 19 black & white plates including 5 maps (one folding), very nice tinted lithographs of Tasmanian Aborigines from drawing by… | *** | |
*** | Miniature Bats: Wonderful collection of miniature bats, noted signed bats (57) including 1950s bats signed by both teams (4); Australia (8), England (12), India, New Zealand (2), Pakistan (2), South Africa & West Indies (5); miniature bats signed by… | *** | |
*** | Trans-Australian Railway Collection, including original 1923 postcards (28) five Aboriginal, 28 later post cards (28) four Aboriginal, Private photos of trains and construction sites, an assortment of train ephemera and books. (quantity) | *** | |
*** | Jaguar: Books on the prestigious motor car. 'Jaguar Under the Southern Cross', by Les Hughes [Melbourne 1980], limited edition 928/1000 and signed by the author. 'The Jaguar Xk in Australia', by John Elmgreen and Terry McGrath [NSW 1985], limited edition… | *** | |
*** | An antique English pair of 'Coburg' pattern sterling silver stuffing spoons; each with hallmarks to the underside of the bowl together with scallop-shell decoration. Stamped 'W.R.S.', made in London, circa 1857, 30 cm long, 422 grams total | *** | |
*** | Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, three Murano glass fish vases, circa 1995, engraved 'Venini, 1995, Fulvio Bianconi', with original label 'Venini, Murano, Made In Italy', the largest 18 cm high | *** | |
*** | Ten assorted silver cigarette cases including Chinese export ware, repousse golfing example, rose gold monogram, and Yogya silver, 19th/20th century, the largest 11 cm wide, 972 grams total | *** | |
*** | Six assorted Art Deco sterling silver cigarette cases with engine turned decoration including two curved examples circa 1930, the largest 10 cm wide, 820 grams total | *** | |
*** | Artist Unknown, heavy art glass bottle with floral decoration, engraved signature (illegible), 30 cm high | *** | |
*** | Assorted antique 9ct gold fobs, mainly sporting, plus military, early 20th century, (6 items), 29.5 grams total | *** | |
*** | London Gazette - England - 1688-1694: large group of issues between numb.2371 and 2998: much of interest including issue 2371 (Aug. 6,1688) with records of addresses to the King and Consort on the birth of the Prince of Wales, the same issue reporting… | *** | |
*** | Antique Australian decanter and beaker, adorned with Australian animals in landscape including kangaroos and kookaburras, 19th/20th century, the decanter 25 cm high | *** | |
*** | New York Times - World War II Era: 1940 Apr.1-15, Jul.1-15, Aug.1-15 & 16-31 broadsheets in four hardbound volumes. Strong coverage of the war in Europe including the German invasion of Denmark and Norway (Apr.9), commencement of Battle of Britain (Jul… | *** | |
*** | A pair of antique Chinese ancestor portrait paintings, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 84 x 53 cm each overall | *** | |
*** | Tibetan charm necklace adorned with assorted shells, claws, stones and charms, 52 cm long | *** | |
*** | An antique Australian silver plated emu egg ornament (damaged), 19th century, 22 cm high | *** | |
*** | Lalique "Coquilles" opalescent French Art Deco glass platter, signed "R. Lalique, France". 26.5 cm diameter | *** | |
*** | Nine assorted Australian studio pottery teapots, including examples by Alan Peascod, Jeff Mincham and John Dermer, the John Dermer example 28 cm high overall | *** | |
*** | A rare standing monkey statue with offering bowl, carved wood with nature pigment finish, Baule tribe, Ivory Coast, 73 cm high | *** | |
*** | Lalique 'L'air du Temps' point of sale French art glass perfume bottle made for Nina Ricci, engraved 'Lalique, France', 31 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Regency mahogany tallboy chest with seven drawers, lotus carved patarae, incised stiles and bracket feet, circa 1835, 116 cm high, 118 cm wide, 55 cm deep | *** | N/A |
*** | 'C.R. Moore Daylesford, established 1862' group of eleven torpedo glass bottles, 19th century, 23.5 cm high | *** | |
*** | Three antique English porcelain statues of seated figures, 18th/19th century, the largest 13 cm high | *** | |
*** | John Kendrick Blogg (1851-1936) (attributed) eucalyptus branch with gum leaves, carved wood 22 x 52 cm, 29 x 59 cm overall. Provenance: Private Collection Melbourne. | *** | |
*** | Three 18ct gold ladies cocktail rings set with amethysts, diamonds and sapphire, 25 grams total | *** | |
*** | Assorted charms and pendants, mainly 9ct gold, (16 items), approximately 35 grams gold weight | *** | |
*** | An impressive bevelled framed mirror, 20th century, 240 x 150 cm | *** | |
*** | 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… | *** | |
*** | A group of very early printed books: 'Gothicarum et Langobardicarum' by Vulcanius [Leiden, 1617] octavo, half leather; 'Annales et Historiae de Rebus Belgicis' by Grotius [Amsterdam, 1658], 16mo, vellum; 'Satyrae: by Juvenal [London, 1699] octavo, full… | *** | |