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Costume & Dressing Accessories — Abacus Auctions

$619
Cane c.1890 Ashford, Maker to the Queen walking stick cum horse…
$354
c.1920s (?) NSW Fire Brigade Brass Fireman's Helmet with…
$330
Silver group including 'Talisman Rose' silver & crystal plate…
$147
Balance of collection with Books (3) including 'Phar Lap' &…
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Abacus Auctions
Number of lots recorded:7
Lots with images:7
Prices available:7
Category:
Costume & Dressing Accessories
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** Cane c.1890 Ashford, Maker to the Queen walking stick cum horse measuring rule with metal handle engraved 'E.J. Barton', the handle extends to reveal a ruler for measuring the height of horses, with scales in hands, inches & metric; also two riding crops.… ***
*** c.1920s (?) NSW Fire Brigade Brass Fireman's Helmet with 'Nswfb' on front. With link chin guard, but missing leather lining, some dings, though wonderful appearance. Very attractive and scarce. ***
*** Silver group including 'Talisman Rose' silver & crystal plate by Frank Whiting & Co. (USA 1878-1940); hairbrush hallmarked London 1927; clothes brush & hand mirror hallmarked Birmingham 1947; tongs hallmarked Whiting Sterling Pat.1891 (USA); tongs marked… ***
*** Balance of collection with Books (3) including 'Phar Lap' & 'The Track - Australia's Racing Hall of Fame'; VRC Annual Reports 2000-2007; jockey statue/ trophy for Brian Gilders; Winx souvenirs (3); clothing with ties (21), caps (28), shirts (4), jackets… ***
*** Police: English Bobby's Helmet & Policeman's cap, both with 'Lancashire Constabulary' badges. Ex Ray Bright collection. (Qty 2 items) ***
*** Swimming: Ladies Mannequin with painted one-piece swimsuit emblazoned 'Womens Channel Crossing Tournament 1935', size 50 cm high. Provenance: Coney Island, New York. ***
*** Diverse collection 1956 Melbourne small glasses (5), newspapers (30+) & books (2); Susie O'Neill signed display; 2004 Athens torch relay tracksuit jacket & pants; USA 'Stars & Stripes' flag; ties (2); travel bag; 1992 Commonwealth Games silk scarf.… ***