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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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*** Convict handcuffs with original key, 19th century, 24 cm wide ***
*** A midshipman's cosh, woven string, possibly baleen and lead weighted end, 19th century, 42 cm long ***
*** Masonic medals, military buttons, badges etc, (quantity) ***
*** An antique Australian red ensign flag, 170 x 340 cm ***
*** The Queen's South Africa medal, named to 233 Corl. H. Tredrea, Vic.: mtd: rifles. Henry Tredrea was a member of the 2nd Victorian mounted rifles Contingent ***
*** The Queen's South Africa medal, named to 260 Tpr. P.A. Ryan C.B.C. Patrick Albert Ryan was a member of the New South Wales Citizens' Bushmen Contingent. ***
*** Jambiya Yemeni tribal dagger in decorative silvered finish scabbard, 20th century, 34 cm high overall ***
*** Bowie knife, fine vintage example in leather scabbard, blade stamped 'Solingen Germany', 20th century, 39 cm long ***
*** A Scottish basket hilt sword, early - mid 20th century, engraved on the blade 'The Albion cloth Company, Edinburgh', 97 cm long ***
*** The Queen's South Africa medal with clasps for cape Colony and orange free state; named to 12967 Sgt J.W. Curran, 39th Bty., R.F.A. Sergeant Curran was severely wounded at Tafel Kop on the 20th December 1901. ***
*** The Queen's South Africa medal with clasps for Transvaal, South Africa 1902, and 1902; named to 1163 Tpr: W.J. Henderson. Johannesburg M.R. Henderson was actually part of the border horse, raised in the Eastern portion of cape Colony in February 1900,… ***
*** War Department 4lb weight with broad arrow stamp, mid 19th century 14 cm high ***
*** World War II New Zealand Service Medals: including Africa Star, Italy Star, 1939-45 Star, Defence Medal (2), War Medal 1939-45 (2) and 'For Service' Medal, all uninscribed, with ribbons. (8) ***
*** Boer War: tapestry (68 x 68 cm) embroidered in red & blue silk, headed '1899 - Boer war - 1900 - 1901 - 1902' with the dates of major conflicts bordering the embroidered signatures of Colonial combatants usually showing their brigade/regiment beneath -… ***
*** World war one: small archive of material relating to Pte John Wright, service no #4633 AIF 6th Infantry Battalion, including British War Medal and Victory medal with ribbons, family correspondence/mementos including photograph of 'The Innocent Imps,… ***
*** Sunk At Gallipoli HMS Irresistible World War I Royal Navy Medals to 177170 Chief Stoker Hill: The group of four comprises of a 1914-15 Star, impressed named 1770. R.N.A. Hill. Ch. Sto. R.N.; British War and Victory medals (1914 - 18), impressed named;… ***
*** Prussian 1889 Infantry Degan in scabbard, 97 cm long ***
*** An Imperial German cutlass sword with lion pommel, late 19th century, 87 cm long ***
*** World War I bronze Memorial plaque (death penny): inscribed 'He Died for Freedom and Honour', in the name of 'John Henry Westcott', and issued to his next of kin, blank on reverse, 120 cm diameter; together with his trio of medals: 1914-15 star, unnamed; ***
*** 1914-20 British War Medals to Australians: 6006 Cpl. W. Cairns. 14 - Bn. A.I.F.; 3799 Pte. H.L. Chamberlin. 55 - Gn. A.I.F.; 1810. Pte. C. Champion. 37 - Bn. A.I.F.; and, 6943 Pte. H. Childs. 22 - Bn. A.I.F.. (4 medals). ***
*** Marklin Anti-Aircraft gun, cast iron with brass gun barrel, gun elevation controlled by the turning the handle of a geared brass mechanism, camouflaged carriage, faded 'Marklin' stamp on carriage plate; c.1930s, length 12 cm, height 10 cm, weight 480g. ***
*** 1914-20 British War Medals to Australians: 4343 Pte J. Scott. 7 Bn. A.I.F.; 2655 Pte C.F. Scott. 7 Bn. A.I.F.; 4887 Pte. F. Seider. 38 Bn. A.I.F.; and, 3993 Pte J.F. Seymour 23 Bn. A.I.F (4 medals). ***
*** A vintage Australian flag, early to mid 20th century, 47 x 95 cm ***
*** Military Subjects: an album containing a very broad range, many World War I issues with some Australian content; mainly English and French; also, later items including non-Pc material. (approx. 300 items). ***
*** Douglas Bader (World War I flying ace), signature on print of his Hawker Hurricane MkI, limited edition 932/1000, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 57 x 37 cm. Together with a framed photograph of the famous RAF 'Red Arrows'. (2 items) ***
*** Military Scarves, both framed and loose c1918 including, 'Souvenir of Egypt' framed and glazed 65 x 65 cm, 'Souvenir of Cyprus' framed and glazed, 'Souvenir of Egypt', 70 x 67. Also, 9 loose World War I scarves of varying condition. (12 items) ***
*** Military: original photograph, 'Duntroon Rifles 1901, officers & Non-Comm's', with names in manuscript on mount, overall 38 x 30 cm; plus World War II New Guinea - selection of 4 pencil drawings & 4 pages of sketches by Benjamin Arthur Barnett dated 1944,… ***
*** Watercolour: 'H.Q., A.E.M.E., 1st Aust army, Lae, New Guinea, 1945' by N.F.Suhr, signed at lower left, window mounted ***
*** Boer War St. Helena P.O.W. Handicraft group: c.1902 comprising miniature wooden carpenter's plane with 'P.O.W.' and 'H.S.Havenga' carved in the wood, a bent bone spoon, a long fl at bone spoon, a carved & highly decorated crochet hook with inlay 'S.T. H.… ***
*** Two Australian truncheons, one South Australian maroon leather covered with steel shaft and leather wrist strap, the other compressed leather disc construction with steel shaft interior and leather wrist strap, 20th century, the larger 42 cm long ***
*** 9 & 10 ct Gold Fobs/Medals: 9ct gold fob/medal engraved on reverse 'Samuel Ireland, 3rd Battalion, A Company, A.I.F., From Friends of Tucklan' (central piece missing from front); gold fob in shape of ball; 10ct gold Lions Club 'President’s Appreciation… ***
*** British Officer's Sword: 1895 Pattern Infantry O' cer's Sword by Mole & Sons of Birmingham with war department marks. Queen Victoria monogram (VR) on the guard, leather scabbard. 98 cm Good condition ***
*** SA Fm Bomber jacket. Bomber jacket with SA-Fm badging on left breast, with # 'Nathan Buckley' in yellow beneath it. SA-Fm in large lettering on rear. Given to Buckley during a promotion by the station. ***
*** Convict ball and chain, cast iron, 19th century chain not original ball 15 cm diameter ***
*** A Tibetan dagger, finely worked silver mounts on wood and steel, 19th century, 25 cm in scabbard ***
*** Leg irons with puzzle lock and key, 19th century, 40 cm wide ***
*** Figure 8 nickel plated handcuffs with key, 20th century, 13.5 cm wide ***
*** 'Australia Day 30th July, 1915 Souvenir in Aid of Funds For Wounded Soldiers' folio published by The Trustees of the Art Gallery of N.S.W.'30 x 24 cm; containing seven lithographic images from the Art Gallery collection, each mounted on a card with gilt… ***
*** Three Indonesian kris blades with scabbards, early to mid 20th century, the largest 43 cm long overall ***
*** Antique convict leg iron by Moreton & Foster, 19th century ***
*** An antique field hospital first aid cane trunk with metal fittings and rope handles, emblazoned with broad arrow mark on reverse, 19th/20th century, purported to have come from her Majesty's Prison, Pentridge, Melbourne, 49 cm high, 80 cm wide, 41 cm deep ***
*** Plug 8 convict era handcuffs with key, 19th century, 13.5 cm wide ***
*** World War I Australian Flying Corps British War Medal 1914-1918. With ribbon, awarded to Charles Frederick Harvatt & inscribed on the edge '223 1/Am C.F Harvatt A.F.C. A.I.F. Harvatt served with No 1 Squadron as an Air Mechanic. The squadron which was… ***
*** World War I Period officer's tunic and waistcoat, ***
*** Field & Sons antique handcuffs, iron with remains of original nickel plated finish, with key, mid 19th century, stamped 'Field & Sons London', 23 cm wide ***
*** Pair: 1914-15 star and British War Medal, named to 709 Pte. O. Bates. 7/L. H. Rgt. A.I.F. (2). ***
*** Jambiya tribal dagger with ornate filigree silver scabbard and timber handle, Yemen, 19th/20th century, 28 cm high overall ***
*** A Napoleonic-style parade sword by John Knubley or Charring cross, with original scabbard, mid 20th century, 100 cm long overall ***
*** An antique military cutlass in relic condition, (no scabbard), 19th century, 82 cm long ***
*** Douglas Bader - British World War II Fighter Ace: printed photographic image (20 x 25 cm) of Bader standing on the wing of his Hurricane, boldly signed in ink 'Good Luck Robert, Douglas Bader, 14/7/80'. Bader was befriended by German ace Adolf Galland… ***
*** World War II medal group, discharge papers, bar and photographs belonging to Ronald Malcolm Waack (VX13519) A.I.F. 2nd Australian Forrestry unit R.A.E. A.I.F. (5 items). ***
*** World War II Photographs - Labuan & Japanese Surrender: album of black & white photographs (mostly 6 x 9 cm, some larger) taken in Labuan in 1945, included are images of Lieutenant-General Masoa Baba, Commander of the 37th Army in Borneo on arrival in… ***
*** A German hunting knife with ornate silver handle, 19th century, pictorial horse maker's mark, 38 cm long ***
*** World War I British Army 1914 Star Medal trio to Private J. Gavaghan, 1st Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment, who died of wounds at the Somme, 10/8/1916. Offered together with extensive research material. (3). ***
*** A group of medals to Petty Officer C.A.V. Winkworth, who served as a Royal Navy Boy Sailor in 1918 and who later served in submariners during World War Two. Comprising of 1914-18 British War and Victory Medals; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War… ***
*** A vintage British officer's parade jacket and waist coat, displayed on a mannequin bust. ***
*** Souvenir D'France 'Amiens', souvenir silk handkerchief in later frame, World War I period, 52 x 42 cm overall ***
*** Royal engineers Wilkinson parade sword with Queen Victoria cypher, 19th century, 86 cm long ***
*** A miniature cast iron cannon on later wooden cradle with three unassociated display cannon balls, early to mid 20th century, bearing plaque, Brought from Liverpool to Australia in 1946 by Jacob a. Booth, 33 cm high, 56 cm long ***
*** An antique kukri, steel blade with bone handle and decorative scabbard set with cabochon stones, 19th century, 38 cm long ***
*** 1901 Federation: group ex Captain W.Davis of army service Corps, comprising note-book/diary from 12-4-01 to 1905; 15-3- 1901 memo re enclosed invitation; 22-4-1901 'Commonwealth Celebrations, Programme' sheet; envelope with 'The President/Legislative… ***
*** Rifles: Winchester 1892 Category B rifle, 32.20 calibre, Serial No. 31012120, lever action, small chip to stock, 107 cm; Carl Gustav Stads Mauser rifle, Serial No. 319510, 6.5 cm bolt action, 126 cm; Asfa Ankara Turkish 6.5 cm rifle, c1935, Serial No.… ***
*** The 1925 American Navy visit to Australia: collection of postcards including Semi-officials 'Issued.to the officers and men of the American Fleet. July-August, 1925'; ships, march pasts, Admirals at Town Hall Melbourne, 'Scenes taken after the collapse of… ***
*** Fall of Singapore: Remarkable autographed letter dated Feb.25th 1942, signed by Captain Lord Claud Hamilton (former Equerry to King George V, then Comptroller of Queen Mary's Household), to 'Dear Brett' on Marlborough house letterhead, discussing in… ***
*** The short convict record of Hannah O'Maley: O'Maley was tried at the Central Criminal Court, found guilty of Larceny (receiving stolen goods) and sentenced to 7 years Transportation, arriving at Van Diemen's Land in July 1847 along with 169 other female… ***
*** The Australian Expeditionary Force 1914: A collection of 11 'Rose' stereographs depicting 'Broadmeadows, Dinner Time - Assembling at the Camp Kitchen', 'A View in the Artillery Lines....in Camp at Broadmeadows, 'Ready for the Front', 'A City of Tents...at… ***
*** Hiatt No.3 antique handcuffs with original key, 25 cm wide overall ***
*** Union Jack British flag, early 20th century, 165 x 350 cm ***
*** A pair of World War II period leather gaiters, stamped with Defence Department broad arrow mark, and dated 1943, 30 cm high ***
*** Campaign Medal: Indian Mutiny Medal 1858, engraved to John Kirk. 10th Regiment. ***
*** Three convict era love tokens, early 19th century, the largest 32 mm diameter ***
*** Three convict era buttons including Port Arthur fire damaged example (26 mm), Goal Department W.A. (23 mm) and Convict Department (23 mm) ***
*** William IV British sabre in scabbard (relic condition), circa 1835, 99 cm long ***
*** An antique Chinese ceremonial dress dagger in shagreen scabbard, Qing Dynasty, 19th/20th century, 48 cm long ***
*** British commando knife with crossed keys foundry mark, mid 20th century, 27.5 cm long ***
*** World war one: AIF related photographs affixed into photo album, including images of unit groups and individual diggers, ceremonial processions, Sutton Veney camp (Wylye valley, UK) where many AIF units were barracked, troop ship views and a… ***
*** Killed in Action at the Battle of Pilckem Ridge, Belgium, August 1917: The 'casualty' group of medals to Private James Cochrane who was serving with the 16th Battalion Sherwood Foresters) at the time of his death; comprising his British War and Victory… ***
*** A group of four medals to Chief Petty Officer Walter Herbert Howard of the Royal Navy, who served aboard the Royal Yacht HMS Ophir for the Royal Tour to Australia in 1901, as well as being aboard HMS Canterbury at the Battle of Jutland (1916). The medals… ***
*** 1914-20 British War Medals to Australians: 6325 Pte G.J. King 24 Bn A.I.F.; 1685 Pte R. Lawson. 55 Bh. A.I.F; 2241 Pte. J T.M. Leach. 37 - Bn. A.I.F.; and, 1374 Pte E. Leonard. 7/Bn. A.I.F. (4 medals). ***
*** The Ann Bernard Archive: an assemblage of papers relating to the life of Ann Bernard, first female barrister-at-law in Australia, includes her marriage certificate to Lionel Claude du Combert Bernard in 1923 Fiji, a letter from the high court of Australia… ***
*** Japanese naval Visits to Australasia: a collection of postcards including 'Sailors from Japanese Squadron Passing along Swanston St. Melbourne, 14th May 1906'; 'Adelaide Welcomes Japanese Men-of-war's Men'; map s of the 1911 'Long voyage of the Training… ***
*** Revolver, antique, maker unknown, with a loading gate at the rear of the cylinder ***
*** Eureka Rebellion: an early 19th century brass hilted sword, as used at Eureka. 68 cm long. This is an example of the typical sword which Peter Lalor and his Brothers-in-arms fought with at Eureka stockade. It is known that a similar example was definitely… ***
*** Militaria: British Royal artillery brass 9 pd field piece employed at Waterloo. (1815) miniature cannon on board, L/edition 122/156. Original brass plaque reading, 'Built in England to the Scale of 1/10th For Anthony Joseph Keville Esq' and another… ***
*** Three kris daggers, south East Asian origin, 19th and 20th century, the largest 47 cm long ***
*** World War II Flags: Third Reich Swastika fl ag, manufactured markings, 'N.V.P.F.v Vlissingen & Co Skatgenfabr', below is marked, 'Helmond (Holland)'. To the right is stencilled, 'G.Fl.50 x 85', excellent condition (50 x 85 cm); Japanese 'Meatball' Flag, 2… ***
*** Hiatt WW1 period heavyweight handcuffs with original key, early 20th century stamped 'M&C, 1914 (Military & Civilian)' 24 cm wide ***
*** Sm & Co. WW1 period antique standard size handcuffs with key, early 20th century stamped 'Sm & Co., 1917, M&C, 56' with broad arrow mark size 2 and numbered 280 23 cm wide ***
*** [Van Diemen's Land] Feb.1833 memorandum on behalf of the Lieutenant Governor, who '..has dictated that the undermentioned convicts under sentence of imprisonment and hard labour for the period stated opposite their respective names, passed at Richmo ***
*** 'Plug 8'convict handcuffs with original plug and fluted key, 19th century, 13.5 cm wide ***
*** Antique padlock and key, together with a set of handcuffs with key, 20th century, (2 items) ***
*** World War II Period photo album, possibly Papua New Guinea, showing scenes of pearl diving, natives and military inspection will reward ***
*** A Mothers and Widows Badge, by Amor, Sydney; being a round white metal badge bearing the image of a grieving woman with a laurel wreath and the words 'For Australia'. A bar is attached to the bottom of the badge bearing a brass star to represent one child… ***
*** Convict Love Token made from a 1797 cartwheel penny, 4 cm diameter ***
*** 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. ***
*** Pair: 1914-18 British War Medal and Victory Medal, both impressed to 1114 Private P.H. Bracy, 7 Bn A.I.F. (2). ***