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Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
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*** Red Flag 20 (Hong Qi 20) Shanghai No.2 Camera Factory copy of the Leica M4 [#770191], circa 1973, with f4 50 mmZ lens [#770066] copy of the Leitz Summilux lens, an f2 90 mmZ Telephoto lens [#760045] copy of a Summicron lens and an f4 35 mmZ lens [#77166]… ***
*** Leitz Canada: Leica Model Ke-7A Still Picture Black [#1294914], 1972, with Elcan f2 50 mmZ lens [#276-0480]. The Leica Ke-7A was manufactured in Canada for Us Army in the 1970s and this M4 special model can withstand temperatures down to -20 degrees with… ***
*** Hasselblad: Originally delivered to Nasa in 1991 for use by astronauts in photo training, this Hasselblad Space Camera 553ELS [#Rc 1327938] is one of only 18 reconditioned units made available to collectors in 1999 after their final return from service in… ***
*** An important Australian solid yellow high carat gold snuff box, the lid with floral and foliate decoration surrounding a raised cartouche with engraved presentation inscription, the base with chased & engraved scene of an Aboriginal man with spear hunting… ***
*** Leitz: Leica M6 Commemorative '150 Jahre Optik' Platinum [#M6-1921], 1999, Summilux-M f1.4 50 mmZ '150 Jahre Optik 1921' lens and cap. Only 150 units were produced to commemorate 150 years of the Wetzlar Optisches Institut. Original box, paperwork and… ***
*** Montblanc: Albert Einstein 18K white gold limited edition 99 skeleton fountain pen in the original numbered, lacquered case of issue: pen number 2 of 99 (although it appears that only 45 examples were put on the market), 2012. A reference to the chemical… ***
*** Leitz: Leica M6 Limited Edition [#1757922], platinum and reptile skin, 1989, with engraved top plate commemorating the 150th anniversary of photography and the 75th anniversary of Leica, A122 of 1250. Fitted with Summilux-M f4 50 mmZ lens [#3482,400] and… ***
*** cigarette, 9.5 cm wide, 185 grams Greek Royal Family Interest: Stunning 18ct solid two-tone gold cigarette case adorned with cabochon sapphire clasp, engraved with royal inscription inside lid 'To a great writer from just a beginner, Frederica R.', housed… ***
*** Leitz: Leica I Model B [#6074] with Compur dial set shutter [#348156]; with square base accessory shoe with Elmar f3.5 50 mmZ lens. Total production was 638 units. ***
*** Leitz: Leica 250 Reporter (GG) 35 mmZ Rangefinder camera [#150164 series], 1943, with Summar f2 50 mmZ lens [#335133], with both film magazines and shutter speed to 1000. ***
*** Leitz Canada: Leica Model M4-P camera [#1606428], 1983, with Summilux 35 mmZ f1.4 lens [#2166829] and Leica Meter Mr [#67111]. With original box. ***
*** Tasmanian Tiger: Sterling silver inkwell with enamel Thylacine decorated top, Birmingham, circa 1909, 4 cm high, 7 cm diameter ***
*** Leitz Canada: Leica Model M4-2 Black [#1480547], 1978, with Summilux f1.4 35 mmZ lens [#2290705] and a Leitz 12504 lens hood. ***
*** Hasselblad: 1999 Hasselblad XPan 35 mm rangefinder camera [#IBSI13702] with Hasselblad 45 mm f4 lens [#8YS130839], together with Hasselblad centre filter and lens hood. ***
*** Van Diemen's land interest: rare presentation sterling silver snuff box with original gilt wash interior, engraved 'Presented to Samuel Rolls Ewen Esqre, Secretary to the van Diemen's land Company by the first Tenants and others, upon their embarking… ***
*** Leitz: Leica Model M6 Year of the Rooster 1993 [#1929147], #147 of 268 manufactured, fitted with silver finish Sumircron-M f2 50 mmZ lens with matching serial number [#147/300]. The top of the camera body engraved with a golden rooster plus the phrase in… ***
*** Is This Walter Lindrum's Earliest Award' A leather carrying case containing three ivory presentation billiard balls; the top of th case bearing a silver plaque engraved to read 'Presented by Alcock & Co. to Walter Lindrum, (age 16 years) to commemorate… ***
*** Leitz: Enormous point-of-sale, custom built Leica model with 'coupled' viewfinder. 218 cm high overall including viewfinder, 178 cm wide, 90 cm deep including lens (45 cm without). Believed to be the largest 'model' Leica ever built. ***
*** Eureka gold vesta case. Superbly crafted 18ct gold with engraved Britannia figure inscribed 'Eureka', with black enamel decoration and gold ore mineral specimen inset lid., 5.5 cm high, 23.75 grams total ***
*** Franke & Heidecke: 1984 Rolleiflex 2.8F Platin Edition platinum-plated commemorative Tlr camera [#2985085], with Zeiss Planar [#6886894] and Triotar [#6990777] 80 mm f2.8 lenses, crocodile-leather covering, and 'Platin Edition' plaque that reads '085/500'. ***
*** An antique Australian horse racing Wheel-of-Chance, a wheel-of-chance depicting twelve different Australian racehorses, painted and titled in oil paint on cedar, the wheel surrounded by brass strapping and mounted on a later stand; the wheel circa 1890.… ***
*** Leitz: Leica IIIc K Military Model [#390074 K], 1943, with f 50 mmZ Summitar Lens [#658715] and original metal lens cap ***
*** Leitz Canada: Leica M4-2 Gold Plated Special Edition [#1528598], 1979, limited edition of 1000 to commemorate the birth of Oskar Barnack, with black and gold plate Summilux f4 50 mmZ lens [#2980853]. The camera numbered 100-0573 on top plate. Original box… ***
*** A stunning antique French snuff box in two-tone 18ct yellow and rose gold, beautifully decorated with engine turned engraving plus lyre and wreath shield, early 19th century, housed in original scarlet leather box with silk and velvet lining. Near mint… ***
*** Leitz: Leica Model M5 50th Anniversary in silver chrome [#1356077], 1975, with a Leitz Canada Summicron f2 35 mmZ lens [#2222273]. Only 1750 units produced. ***
*** Leitz Canada: Leica Model M4-P 70th Anniversary Prototype [#1619452], 1983, with Summicron-M f2 50 mmZ lens [#3166427] (still in sealed box) and Leica winder M4-2 with box and instructions. Camera body L235 of 2500. With original box and paperwork. ***
*** Leitz: Stemar 33 mmZ f3.5 stereoscopic lens kit Oirzo [#1124540] in mint condition with front and rear chrome caps, made at the Midland factory, Ontario, Canada in 1954. With original box also containing the matching Leitz Oidyo chrome viewfinder, Leitz… ***
*** An antique Russian yellow gold and Siberian agate cigarette case with cabochon aquamarine clasp, 19th/20th century, stamped "18, Pgb, 375" with assay mark looking right, 9.3 cm wide ***
*** Leitz: 16915/Akgbsu underwater housing for Leica If/IIf/IIIf, produced c. 1954 in conjunction with famed Austrian diving technology pioneer Hans Haas and his Viennese firm 'Akustische und Kinogerate'. Attached to housing is a c. 1955 red-dial Leica If… ***
*** Compass Cameras: Compass subminiature rangefinder camera [#2772], circa 1937, with 35 mm f3.5 lens [#CCL3B] and original advertising materials. Praised for its wealth of features that belie its small form-factor, only about 5000 were manufactured before… ***
*** Franke & Heidecke: Rolleiflex 2.8F 1983 Aurum Edition gold-plated commemorative Tlr camera [#8300420], with Xenotar and Heidosmat 80 mm f2.8 lenses and alligator-leather covering. Presented in wooden maker's box with leather wrist strap. ***
*** Leitz: Leica IIIc K Military Model [#390057 K], 1943, with Xenon f1.5 50 mmZ Lens [#491028] ***
*** Leitz: Leica M Monochrom, engraved on top Leitzpark - Leica kehrt heim, Mai 2014 [#4350888], in original packaging with all paperwork, certificates, guarantee and instructions ***
*** Thomas Gaunt of Melbourne, antique 15ct yellow gold mounted New Zealand greenstone vesta case, 19th century, stamped 'T. Gaunt, 15ct', 6 cm high ***
*** Hasselblad: 1987 Hasselblad 500C/M 'Gold Exclusive' limited-edition medium-format SLR camera [#Rt 1401214 & #Rt 3301879] in black and gold, with Planar 80 mm f2.8 lens [#6953169]. Presented in maker's box with certificate of authenticity, instruction… ***
*** Hasselblad: 1999 Hasselblad XPan 35 mm rangefinder camera [#11EE16027] with Hasselblad 45 mm f4 lens [#8YEE16021]. ***
*** Leitz: Leica Model IIIc [#420305], 1947, with Summitar f2 50 mmZ lens [#621024] and Leica motor drive Mooly-C Black [#5580] ***
*** Leitz: Leica R4 Gold [#1651925] pale brown snakeskin body cover and C157 number plate affixed on rear of body, 1984, with a gold and black special edition Summilux-R f4 50 mmZ lens [#3295897]. Original felt-lined presentation timber case, box, paperwork… ***
*** A vintage 9ct gold cigarette case with engine turned engraved finish, stamped '375', 10.5 cm wide, 146 grams ***
*** An English Art Deco 9ct solid gold cigarette case, circa 1930, engraved, G.W. Fisher, hull, 22/11/30, with original leather wallet, stamped, J.H.W. 9, 375, 13 x 8.5 cm, 177 grams total ***
*** Dunhill 'Aquarium' rare table cigar lighter circa 1950, 7.5 cm high x 10 cm wide ***
*** Canon Model J-II camera [#8569] engraved Canon Seiki-Kogaku on top plate, 1945-46, with Serenar 50 mmZ f3.5 lens [#8050] and metal cap. Production began at the end of 1945, largely utilizing Model S parts. The camera looks identical to the Model S except… ***
*** Nippon Kogaku: Nikon Sp rangefinder camera [#6212936], circa 1959, with Nikkor-N 50 mm f1.1 lens [#140925] and matching Nippon Kogaku L38 62 mm Uv filter. ***
*** Leitz: Leica Model IIIa Chrome D.R.P. 2 top plate [#276604],1938, with Elmar f3.5 50 mmZ lens [#434841], fitted with Leica motor drive [Mooly #371] ***
*** Franke & Heidecke: Wide-angle Rolleiflex 'Rolleiwide' Tlr camera [#W 2490620], circa 1964, with Distagon 55 mm f4 lens [#3261939] and Synchro-Compur shutter, with metal lens cap. This example is number 620 of a production run of less than 4000. ***
*** Leitz: Leica Model R3 Gold [#1523989] black lizard skin covering, issued in 1979 to commemorate The 100th Anniversary of Oskar Barnack's birth with a facsimile of his signature and the dates engraved on top of the prism housing. Fitted with matching gold… ***
*** Konica: Type 89 Moving-Image Machine-Gun Camera Mark II (a…«a¹?a¼?æ'»a‹•a†™cœYeSƒæ'¹aºŒ), circa 1933. Complete in custom metal locker with gun sight attachments, six metal film cassettes, lubricant flasks (one still full), servicing tool kit, bracket and… ***
*** An Art Deco 9ct yellow gold cigarette case with diamond monogram set in platinum, made by S. Blanckensee & Son of Birmingham, circa 1930, 8.5 cm wide, 122 grams ***
*** Captain Samuel white sweet (1825-1886) album of South Australia circa 1870s - 1880s a leather bound album containing 58 albumen paper prints of views of South Australia by Captain Samuel white sweet. ***
*** [Photographic Album] Large horizontal format album with red leather and gilt lettered title to half-leather & cloth upper board 'Victorian Celebrations May 1901' and further titled on the marbled free endleaf 'A Souvenir of the Visit of Their Royal… ***
*** A superb antique walnut games box compendium, interior fitted with gaming pieces and instruction booklet for: backgammon, Besique, bell and hammer, chess, cribbage, Dominoes, draughts, fox and geese, German Tactics, race game, Siege of Paris, snail game,… ***
*** Barque Abberton, Captain Jno. Catt. Antique sterling silver snuff box engraved 'Presented to Capt. Jno. Catt, barque Abberton, as a mark of Esteem and Regard by Mr. H.d. Cockburn, Mr. Rich.d. Browne, Mr. E. Overbury, Mr. A. Wauchope, Mr. H. J. Hatch, Mr.… ***
*** Asahi Kogaku: Pentax Lx 2000 35 mm SLR camera with leather-covered body [#2000723]. New in original box together with Smc Pentax-A 50 mm f1.2 Special lens [#1422163], strap, lens cap, instruction booklet, and other documentation. ***
*** Leitz: Leica Model M3 Single Stroke [#972840], 1959, with Summilux f4 50 mmZ lens [#1689399] together with a Leitz E43 UVa lens filter, a Xooim lens shade and a Leica MC coupled light meter [#49788] ***
*** Asprey 9ct Gold cigarette case, in original plush fitted box, near mint condition, 200 grams ***
*** 2004 Leica 'Oskar Barnack Edition' camera [#3002039] with DVD, instructions, warranty card, certificate of authenticity, ever-ready case and maker's box, brand new in original presentation packaging. ***
*** Hasselblad: 1982 Hasselblad 500EL/M '20 Years in Space' limited-edition medium-format SLR camera [#Rh 1322394] in grey and chrome, with Planar 80 mm f2.8 lens [#6388903] and Synchro-Compur shutter, together with front lens cap and power cable. Presented… ***
*** An antique colonial Australian cotton reel dispenser, blackwood, myrtle and cedar with whale bone finials, Tasmanian origin, early to mid 19th century, 36 cm high ***
*** Circa 1880s large format 5 x 7' plate studio camera with 1.26m high stand, Taylor Hobson series Iid Cooke portrait Anastigmat 15'/380 mm f3.5 lens [#221713], and lens cap. ***
*** A vintage 9ct gold cigarette case, early 20th century, '375, Slipway, 9', 9.5 cm wide, 111 grams. ***
*** Staunton antique ivory chess set, 3 inch pattern, 19th century, the Kings 8 cm high ***
*** Superb 9 Carat gold cigarette case, engraved inside 'To a Master Cricketer, from a humble follower of cricket Digvijaysinhjiof Nawanagar. To replace a loss suffered and to commemorate a brilliant century at Jamnagar'. Hallmarked 'H&R Ltd', weight 212… ***
*** Leitz: Leica Model M2 Chrome Lever Rewind D/A [#949745], 1959, with Summilux f1.4 50 mmZ lens [#1660945] ***
*** Victorian Aboriginal & Tasmanian interest: a travel album, 19th century, with many photographs, sketches, seaweed samples and watercolours. Of note is a group of four albumen prints (15.5 x 21 cm) of Aboriginal subjects including canoes on what appears to… ***
*** Thursday Island & Far north Queensland: large format album with red leather spine and corners, gilt titles 'Thursday Island', circa 1985, with approximately 40 albumen print photographs affixed back-to-back to the thick card pages, several titled in the… ***
*** Leitz: Leica Model M4 Chrome [#1183797], 1967, with Summicron f2 50 mmZ lens [#1568535] and dual range attachment ***
*** Canon Model 7 rangefinder camera, 1961 [#938125] with Canon 50 mmZ f0.95 lens [#21939], Canon Accessory Coupler and Canon 50 optical viewfinder; the lens additionally with Uv 1x filter and lens hood. The best selling rangefinder Canon of all time. ***
*** A rare turned timber chess set and board, 19th century, the kings 15 cm high ***
*** Leitz Portugal: Leica R3 Electronic Safari [#1469842], 1978, fitted with Summilux-R f4 50 mmZ lens [#2806895]. Together with a Leitz 12508 lens hood and an additional Elmarit-R f2.8 28 mmZ lens [#2876165] with rear cap and hood. Original Leitz certificate… ***
*** Leitz: Summicron M3 35 mmZ f2 lens Samwo (1108S) with spectacle finder in original box ***
*** A vintage 9ct gold cigarette case, early 20th century, stamped '375, Hm, 9' with star, 8.5 cm wide, 95 grams. ***
*** Hasselblad 500EL medium-format SLR camera [#Tte 9322], c. Late 1960s, in 43.5 x 34.5 x 17.5 cm flight case with an immaculately preserved array of Hasselblad camera system elements, including three lenses (Planar 80 mm f2.8, Sonnar 150 mm f4, and Sonnar… ***
*** Japanese ivory chess set (c mid-20th C), a spectacular hand carved ivory chess set, with pieces housed in fitted individual drawers within a custom made rosewood table (80 x 80 x 60 cm). The table is probably Chinese. The chess pieces are natural white… ***
*** A beautiful antique English marquetry sewing companion cabinet, with two doors opening to reveal an impressive arrangement of drawers and compartments, handsomely inlaid in geometric designs in mahogany, maple, rosewood, sycamore and others, 19th century,… ***
*** Daum Nancy French cigar box, beautifully crafted in tooled leather with cameo glass winter landscape panel top, interior sumptuously lined in original yellow silk, late 19th century, rare and in remarkably good condition, signed 'Daum, Nancy', with Cross… ***
*** Leitz: Leica Model I (A) [#31579], 1930, with Elmar f3.5 50 mmZ lens, with rangefinder accessory (2 items). ***
*** Leitz: Leica 'Luxus' Gold Plated Replica [#23355], red lizard skin body cover, fitted with Elmar f3.5 50 mmZ lens and matching lens cap, with matching Leica leather Erc. ***
*** Leitz: Leica Model M3 Double Stroke Advance [#897471], 1957, with Summicron f2 50 mmZ lens [#1534744] and Leica Meter MC [#01388]. Original Leica metal lens cap present. ***
*** Hasselblad: 1985 Hasselblad 2000FC/M '100 Years in Photography' limited-edition medium-format SLR camera [#Ri 1520698 & #Ri 3264751] in black and gold, with Planar 80 mm f2.8 lens [#5872721]. Bears a plaque indicating that this camera is number 227 of… ***
*** Canon 50 mmZ f0.95 lens for Canon 7s, circa 1970 [#22726]. ***
*** Mamiya: Mamiya RB67 Pro-S gold-plated and lizardskin-covered SLR camera [#C229033], circa 1982, with Mamiya-Sekor C 90 mm f3.8 lens [#141484] and front lens cap, together with maker's box, instruction booklet, and wrist strap. 300 of these cameras were… ***
*** Bolex-Paillard: H-16 Rex-5 16 mm movie camera [#255012], c. 1972, with Poe Bolex H16RX Kern Vario-Switar 16-100 mm f1.9 lens [#1119634] and lens cap, organised into flight case with pistol grip attachment and other accessories. ***
*** Joachim Matthias Wendt (attributed) 18ct yellow gold combination sovereign vesta case, South Australian origin, 19th century, finely engraved monogram in Wendt's style 'N.K.H, stamped 'J.W. 18' with a lower case 'F, 9 cm high, 51 grams ***
*** J.W. Lindt (1845 - 1926), Victorian Scenes: An album containing twenty-six albumen paper prints, circa 1890s, mainly by Lindt, laid down on pages and all neatly annotated, including 'Geelong', 'Fernham', 'Wales willow, Yarra Flats', 'Graceburn',… ***
*** Leitz Leica M3 camera with accompanying light meter, filters, lens and leather carrying case ***
*** Leica: M6 camera, c1984 (#1691062) Wetzlar-built body in excellent condition and accompanied by the following lenses, all with Leitz shades & filters: Summilux-M 35 mm f1.4 (Canada); Elmarit-M 28 mm f2.8 (Canada); Summicron-M 50 mm f2 (Germany);… ***
*** An antique burra nut vesta mounted in 15ct yellow gold with engraved Australian coat of arms on the lid, and owners monogram shield to the front, rare, 19th century, 5 cm high, 5.5 cm wide, 21.7 grams total including nut ***
*** Leitz: Leica Model I (A) [#5310], 1927, Elmar f3.5 50 mmZ fixed lens ***
*** Leitz: Leica Model M3 Single Stoke Advance [#976841], 1959, together with a Summaron f2.8 35 mmZ lens [#1665151] together with an integrated Spectacle Viewfinder in black crackle paint and a Leitz UVa filter. ***
*** Leitz: Leica Model M2 [#1163706], with Summaron f3.5 35 mmZ lens [#1176155]. Leica body cap present. ***
*** Fallowfield: 10 x 8" plate tailboard camera, c. 1890, with Wray London 15" lens [#3898] and three double-dark slides. Offered in case marked 'The London camera exchange Co Ltd'. ***
*** Bolex-Paillard: H-16 Rex-5 16 mm movie camera [#241688], c. 1968, with Kern Oe H16 Rx Vario-Switar 18-86 mm f2.5 lens [#1099559], lens hood, and film magazine. ***
*** Yashica: Titanium-body Contax T3 compact camera [#065301], c. 2001, with Carl Zeiss Sonnar T 35 mm f2.8 lens. Offered in maker's box with leather case, wrist strap, and printed materials. ***
*** Alpa: Alpa Reflex 6c SLR camera [#43568], circa 1960, with Kern-Macro-Switar 50 mm f1.8 lens [#934465] and Alpa Reflex metal lens hood. ***
*** The bell family of Hobart and Colac: a black gilded leather-bound bell family photograph album (16.5 x 23.2 x 6.0 cm) with brass clasp, 54pp. Partially filled with 36 albumen paper cartes-de-visite taken in Melbourne, Hobart & the U.K., c.1860s-1870s; the… ***
*** Leitz: Leica Model M3 Double Stroke Advance [#801136], 1955, with Elmar f2.8 50 mmZ lens [#1727295] and Leica meter MC [#46424]. Leica metal lens cap present. ***