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Auction House:
Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** Advance Australia antique red ensign flag, circa 1900 45 x 85 cm ***
*** 16th Australian Light Horse Regiment (Indi Light Horse) – white metal hat badge – 1900 to 1912. ***
*** A pair of French pocket pistols by Flobert, single shot black powder percussion cap with walnut stocks,19th century, 11.5 cm long ***
*** World War I period military photograph in carved timber frame, titled 'The Word War', 36 cm high ***
*** Piece Created By Captain John Edward Dowling (Swan Hill) VX6835 : A.A.S.C. 6th Australian Division. A wall hanging created from discarded parts of Army uniforms and other material to hand, 50 x 138 cm and affixed to backing card, the ima A Remarkable… ***
*** Boer War 'For Empire Queen and Flag, South Africa, 1900' set of 70 stereoview cards housed in original khaki cloth covered box. [Published by Underwood & Underwood]. ***
*** A Scottish basket-hilt sword and scabbard, 20th century, 100 cm long ***
*** 'Anzac - Australia and New Zealand Army Corps', large photograph of the 11th Battalion of the AIF on the Cheops Pyramid in Egypt, prior to their landing on the wrong beach at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli on the morning of the 25th April 1915, window mounted with… ***
*** King Edward VIII (1894-1972, King from 20 Jan. 1936 until his abdication on 11 Dec. 1936, to marry Wallis Simpson), signature 'Edward' (signed as Prince of Wales) on 3-page letter headed 'Magdalen College. Oxford' and dated 'Le 9 Mai1913', to Monsieur… ***
*** A pocket flask, whale tooth and silver, engraved 'Hanna', 19th century, 12 cm high ***
*** Willis & Sons of Melbourne 15ct gold golfing trophy fob retailed by Catanachs, engraved 'V.G.G.A. 1928 won by A.C. Tait. Commonwealth Score 18 holes 79 best scratch Score', suspended on a 9ct gold chain; together with a bronze golfing medallion 'V.G.A.… ***
*** 'God be with Australia 1914 to 1919' World War I period patriotic pictorial silver foil mirror, housed in a period oak frame, 60 x 59 cm overall ***
*** English Naval dirk, engraved with Plymouth maker's name (partially legible), in original scabbard, circa 1800, 43 cm long ***
*** British Naval Officer's sword, 1827 pattern with remains of scabbard, good early example, circa 1830, 94 cm long ***
*** A convict leather cup, Tasmanian origin, 19th century, 9 cm high ***
*** An antique police baton, painted 'Sergt. 6', 19th century, 40 cm long ***
*** 15ct gold fob (5.9gms) presented to Sgt. R.T. Stewart, 12263, A.M.T.S. 'From residents of Yarrawonga for Services Abroad in the Great War - 1914 - 1918 -', Yarrawonga is a town on the Victorian side of the Murray River. ***
*** An antique percussion cap coat pistol with tower proof crown mark to lock, early to mid 19th century, 32 cm long ***
*** The Queen's South Africa medal, with clasps for cape Colony, orange free state and Transvaal; named to 1187 Tpr: J. Wilson. N.S. Wales M.R. John Wilson was a member of the 3rd New South Wales mounted rifles Contingent. ***
*** A World War I period expanding telescope by Dollond of London in leather pouch, stamped 'Signalling no. 14576', 83 cm long extended ***
*** Postcards World War I Australian soldiers including 4th Anzac camel Regiment, Light Horse, etc, 29 cards in a tartan album ***
*** Officer's bicorn hat with feather plume. 27 cm high, 23 cm wide. ***
*** 1914 (May 7) autographed letter (2 sides) from Harry Pennell, on 'H.M.S. Duke of Edinburgh' letterhead (at Trieste) to 'Dear Silas' (Wright). 'We Are Doing a 4 Day Stint at Trieste Being Entertained Royally and Soberly By the Austrians, They Have Too Much… ***
*** World War I 9ct gold fob/medal with Field Gun, Shaking Hands & 'M.U.J.O.O.F.' on front, engraved on reverse 'H.W.Pierpoint, As a mark of esteem, For services rendered in the Great War 1914/19'. Weight 10.07 grams ***
*** Great White Fleet: Group of booklets pertaining to the U.S. Navy visits to Australia in 1908 & 1925. Noted 'Programme For Melbourne 29th Aug to 5th Sept 1908' & 'Australia Greets America, Souvenir Programme Visit of the American Fleet to Australian Waters… ***
*** 1909 (Sept.22) autographed letter on 'British Antarctic Expedition, 1910' letterhead from Edward Evans to Conrad Fry, regarding the preparation of provisions lists for the forthcoming Expedition and advising that he '..Will Let You Know Exact Quantities… ***
*** Saxony Pickelhaube, spiked German helmet ***
*** A Japanese sword with engraved ivory handle and scabbard, early 20th century, 108 cm long ***
*** Convict Tin used to transport and store leave passes and tickets of leave (8 x 5.5 cm), together with a London Emigration Committee sponsored facsimile broadside headed 'Female Emigration to Australia' inviting applications from females between the ages… ***
*** An iron mantrap, 19th century, 78 cm across, jaws open to 30 cm ***
*** A convict leather cup 19th century 9 cm high, 14 cm wide ***
*** World War I period German artillery shell dated June 1918, stamped 'Karlsruhe', an imposing 108 cm high, 27.5 cm diameter at base ***
*** Convict 'Plug 8' handcuffs with original key, 19th century ***
*** An Australian custom made hunting knife with stunningly forged Damascus steel blade, stamped 'Hagens', 20th century, 36 cm long ***
*** An Australian custom made hunting knife with stunningly forged Damascus steel blade, stamped 'Hagens', 20th century 36 cm long ***
*** An Australian custom made Bowie knife with cast horse head ornamentation, 20th century 33 cm long ***
*** An Australian custom made Bowie knife with horn handle, 20th century 37 cm long ***
*** Captured Japanese silk battle flag, World War II period, 65 x 95 cm ***
*** Gallipoli souvenir scarf 'A souvenir of the Great World War and the glorious part played by Australia and New Zealand' with flags and scene of the Gallipoli landing and the wreck of the Emden after her fight with the Sydney off the Cocos Islands. Housed… ***
*** RAAF pennant, military badges, and pins etc (100+ items) ***
*** Campaign Medal: South Africa Medal 1853-79, engraved to 3585 Pte. E. Winchester. A.H.C. with 1879 clasp. ***
*** A Hand-Written letter from Monash to his Daughter, Bertha: dated 29/12/30 and headed 'Iona'; Monash writes to ask for 'Bert's' advice the best way to transport his 'White military helmet, peaked forage cap and two felt hats' as well as additional headwear… ***
*** English percussion cap pocket pistol with walnut stock and octagonal barrel, circa 1835, A¢‚¬€¹18.5 cm long ***
*** Victoria Volunteer Forces: long and Efficient Service Medal, 1881-1893 (type 1) named to T. Moody and dated 1880. (Lacks suspender and clasp). Private T. Moody had served with the Carlton rifle Corp. His medal was awarded on 26th January 1881. ***
*** Victoria Volunteer Forces: long and Efficient Service Medal, 1881-1893 (type 1) named to F.L. Maillard and dated 1880. (Lacks suspender and clasp).  ***
*** Pickelhaube, 22nd Regiment, field issue German helmet, World War 1 period, with accompanying timber hat stand, (2 items) ***
*** Victoria Volunteer Forces: long and Efficient Service Medal, 1881-1893 (type 1) named to S.C. Lewis and dated 1883. (Lacks suspender and clasp).  ***
*** 1913-21 dated entries in a large format autograph book featuring a double-page spread signed by Australian soldiers, also identifying their battalions; several pages with delightful drawings; the P.L.C. Class of 1913; and a series of four illustrations… ***
*** Nine assorted sheathed hunting knives, including William Rodgers Bowie knife, finish Marttiini, Taylors eye witness, Bushmans friend by Southern and Richardson, and Remington, 19th and 20th century, Bowie knife 25.5 cm long ***
*** A pair of Indian Talwar swords in original leather scabbards, 91 cm long ***
*** 1914-20 British War Medals to Australians: 5161 Pte. J.J. Marmo 14 Bn. A.I.F.; 1376 Pte. K. Martin. 7/Bn. A.I.F.; 3178 Pte. A. Martin 23 Bn. A.I.F.; 3602 Pte. T.H. Mather. 22 Bn. A.I.F.; 2188 Pte. D.S. May. 5 Bn. A.I.F.; and, 5144 Pte. W.B. O'M ***
*** Fascine knife U.S. Artillery short sword in scabbard with fish scale handle, stamped "United States, 1839, W.S.", 64 cm long ***
*** An English military sword with polished steel blade, gilt brass folding hilt with British Royal coat of arms cypher, housed in original steel scabbard, late 19th century, 99 cm long ***
*** A Japanese sword with brass engraved tsuba housed in a original bamboo scabbard, Meiji period, 104 cm long ***
*** World War I Australian issue Infantry Officer's sword in scabbard by Wilkinson, circa 1917, 99 cm long ***
*** Hiatt & Co. Convict 'Plug 8' handcuffs with original plug and fluted key, 19th century, 13 cm wide ***
*** Victorian Garrison Officer's mess waistcoat, circa 1890s ***
*** 15ct gold fob (5.7gms) made by William Drummond of Melbourne, engraved verso 'From Yarra Glen Dist. Citizens to Pve. L.B. Morris : Services France 1917'. ***
*** An Austro-Hungarian antique miniature pistol fob with working firing mechanism, 19th century, barrel marked 'Austria, 4 cm long ***
*** An antique British naval officer's sword in scabbard, 19th century, 93 cm long ***
*** A vintage Scottish basket hilt sword and scabbard, bearing silver presentation plaque, early to mid 20th century, 98 cm long ***
*** War Department Technical Manual Tm 9-803, U.S. Army issue tyre pressure gauge, Australian Army truck badge (Royal Engineers), and an Australian Army pocketknife, (4 items) ***
*** Convicts: 30th Oct. 1833 Memorandum from the Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office in Sydney to The Police Magistrate, Campbell Town, noting the sentences passed upon the mentioned Convicts had been approved - William Ricketts, William Marsh Thomas… ***
*** A sailor's antique whalebone knife, 19th century 27 cm long ***
*** Hiatt No.12 convict handcuffs, (with key), 19th century, 25 cm wide ***
*** Tower bean American push-button handcuffs with remains of original nickel plated finish, 25 cm wide ***
*** The Queen's South Africa medal, with 4 clasps for orange free state, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 and 1902; named to 2072 Tpr: E.C. Donohue. N.S. Wales M.R. ***
*** World War I period collection of 34 nursing badges affixed to a silk tri-colour bunting ribbon ***
*** Trio to Wia at Gallipoli: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 945 Private Joseph McKEVER. 12/Bn. A.I.F. on first medal, 945 Er/W.O. (1) J.McKever. 12/Bn. A.I.F. on second medal, 945 Er-Wo.1. J.McKever. 12 Bn. A.I.F. on last… ***
*** The Assignment System at work: 19 June 1838 printed Memorandum (sent as an Opso letter with Crowned Free postmark) from the Principal Superintendent's Office completed in mss regarding the convict John Holman, a bricklayer who had been transported to Van… ***
*** Pilot Officer Esmond Speedy's Diary, 30 Squadron RAAF: Very detailed diary January-August 1945, with prolific information of 30 Squadron's day-to-day missions and their pilots, mentions Beaufighters, Hudsons, Kittyhawks; leave in Melbourne, trip back to… ***
*** World War I silk handkerchiefs: Each emblazoned with military scenes, flags and patriotic limericks, 'Till the Boys Come Home', and 'Fall In'. 50 x 50 cm, Framed and in G/VG condition. (2 items) ***
*** Hiatt antique handcuffs with original screw-key, 19th century, 24 cm across overall ***
*** 9ct gold fob (5.5gms) presented to Sgt. F. Holbrook, A.A.V.C., by the residents of Mepunga 'On his return from Active Service.', Mepunga is a small settlement on the coast near Warrnambool, Victoria. Holbrook had been a sergeant in the Army Veterinary… ***
*** 9ct gold fob (5gms) presented to Sgt. H. Ferry, by the residents of Gundy 'For Duty Well Done.', Gundy is a small village near Muswellbrook, New South Wales. ***
*** An antique French M1854 Navy sword engraved Coulaux, Klingenthal, with scabbard, 19th century, 90 cm long ***
*** The Queen's South Africa medal with clasps for Transvaal, South Africa 1901 and 1902; named to 41113 Tpr G.H. Reynolds. Scottish horse. Although he served in South Africa with the 2nd Battalion Scottish horse, Reynolds was one of approximately 250… ***
*** World War I Trench Periscope: Trench periscope with original label identifying it as 'Periscope No.9, Mark II' made by Adam & Co (Great Britain, 1918), two spare mirrors, housed in canvas bag, 36 cm high. ***
*** World War II 11½lb. R.A.F. Bomb, circa 1942, has been defused, 45 cm long ***
*** 'The Great War, Returned With Honour' 15ct gold and enamel fob, engraved 'Byaduk 1914-19, Presented to Dr. C. Wakley by the Residents of Byaduk', 3.6 cm high, 7.7 grams ***
*** 1914-20 British War Medals to Australians: 3881 Pte G.C.L. Watson. 29 - Bn. A.I.F.; 31849 Gnr. J. Watt. 4 - D.A.C. A.I.F.; 6102 Pte. L.G. Weinert. 5 - Bn. A.I.F.; 1912 Pte. P. White. 60 - Bn. A.I.F.; 6627 Pte C wood. 8 Bn A.I.F.; and, 4616 Pte J. ***
*** Boer War: Stereoscope View cards and Viewer, c1900 including view of Colonial Troops leaving cape Town for the front and many other military and battlefield scenes. All in good condition. Published by Keystone Piero Co (60) ***
*** Japanese Samurai sword, (1942), standard Shim-Gunto by Yoshi Michi, Shove 17 Company grade sword knot. Seki stamp, signed blade 65.8 cm. Brass Habaki. Blade has some rust but otherwise in good condition. (4) ***
*** 'Zeppelin-Weltfahrten' Buch I (Zeppelin world Cruises), published by Bilderstelle Lohse (Greiling), Dresden, 1933, first volume, complete with all 264 black and white glossy photos of the development, building and voyages of German airships, from their… ***
*** Plug 8 convict handcuffs with key, late 18th, early 19th century, 13 cm wide ***
*** Plug 8 nickel plated handcuffs, numbered '0', with key and original plug 13.5 cm wide ***
*** An antique pair of 'Come-Along' handcuffs, 19th century ***
*** Convict single leg iron with key, 19th century, 11 cm wide ***
*** Turkey - World War one star, also known as the Gallipoli star medal/badge; 1915, with 'B.B.&Co' verso under pin; enamel and nickel-plated brass. Some (remnant) ribbon present. ***
*** English percussion cap pocket pistol with retractable trigger, circa 1830, marked 'H.P. Inches', A¢‚¬€¹18.5 cm long ***
*** The Queen's South Africa medal, with Transvaal and South Africa 1902 clasps; named to 409 Pte C.W. Rouse. Aust. Com: H. ***
*** The Queen's South Africa medal, with clasps for Transvaal and South Africa 1902; named to 607 Pte. H. Trapp. Aust: Comm: H. Henry Trapp was a Victorian member of the 2nd Battalion, Australian Commonwealth horse. ***
*** The Queen's South Africa medal, named to 48A Pte W. Kirby, Victoria M.R. Walter Kirby was a member of the 1st Victorian mounted rifles Contingent. ***
*** An antique German hunting hanger with silver fittings and leather scabbard, 19th century, 47 cm long ***
*** The Queen's South Africa medal with clasps for cape Colony, orange free state and Transvaal; named to 31629 Tpr: T.C. Hennelly. Scottish horse. Thomas Cyprian Hennelly served in South Africa from February to October 1901. ***
*** A trench art horse's hoof candle holder engraved 'Anzac cove 1915', 6 cm high, 10 cm wide, 11.5 cm deep ***