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Half hunter pocket watches, in gold filled, one unmarked with case by Denison Watch Case Co and works by Lanco, white dial, black Roman numerals and hands, seconds dial, the second is a smaller size by Elgin, white dial with black Arabic numerals and hands and red seconds numerals, separate seconds dial. Both appear to be in working order, very fine. (2)
Estimate $80
Passed in
Gent's pocket watches, one half hunter in silver with inside inscribed, 'Examined by/T.Allerding & Son/25.Hunter St/Sydney', back cover with monogram initials, the other a half hunter in steel by Fairfax & Roberts Ltd, back cover with inscription dated 1917; stopwatch by Heuer; compass in brass case. The first with damage to dial and not working, the second working and some rusting to back lid, the stopwatch working and case in excellent condition, the compass dial faded and dirty, overall very good - good very fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Jaeger-LeCoultre gent's wristwatch, automatic with stainless steel case with black dial and seconds dial, white numerals, colouring on hands faded, no bracelet. Scuffed case needs buffing, appears to be in working order, nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $500
SOLD $700
Rolex gent's wristwatch, Oyster Perpetual Air-King-Date, 1969, automatic with stainless steel case and bracelet, white dial with silver bar indicators, hands and seconds hand, day window. In working order, bracelet detached and needs refitting, owner's name on reverse mostly erased from wearing, glass scratched and needs replacing, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $850
Gent's wristwatch, Yema Antichoc, Sous Marine, c1970s stainless steel, manual wind, case 40mm (including crown), missing turning bezel, phosphorous numbers (no longer luminous), red leather bracelet, in going condition but not tested for accuracy. Some wear to case, fine.
Estimate $40
Passed in
Ladies Tudor wristwatch, in 9ct gold (approx 4g of gold), not working; part watch band in gold plate; miscellaneous shirt studs (7) including matching pair inset with pearls and in 15ct gold (2.5g); vintage brass framed, folding hand-held reading glases. Fine - very fine. (10)
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Wristwatches, one ladies in silver by Fairfax & Roberts Ltd, white dial, black Roman numerals and hands, leather band; another in 9ct gold (approx 8g) by Fairfax & Roberts Ltd, black and white dial with seconds dial, tan coloured Arabic numerals, leather band. Working condition unknown, the first missing glass, the second with stained dial, both with inscriptions on back, fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $120
Passed in
Necklace watch, by Kiddy, attractive patterned gilt case (25mm) with floral enamelled lid and gilt chain (46cm); ladies enamel and antique silvered brooch featuring a 19th century style female portrait in colour; ladies silvered dress ring with large multi coloured stone; USA Liberty Bell pendant, made from a voided USA half dollar 1976 and with fitted frame and matching necklace. Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Silver tea set, includes small teapot, milk jug and sugar bowl, all in sterling silver (approx 400g), hallmarked for Birmingham 1922 and with maker's mark, J.G Ltd (Joseph Gloster Ltd), side of teapot inscribed, 'From/Ward Room Officers,/H.M.A.S.Moresby./21.12.26.' Good very fine. (3 pieces)
Estimate $200
SOLD $350
Cutlery set, by Rodd, forty four pieces in silver plate for six persons. Extremely fine. (44)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Souvenir teaspoons of Suva, Fiji, set of six in sterling silver (each 10.5g) hallmarked for Birmingham 1909, with a different enamelled scene of Suva at end of each handle and all ladles engraved 'Suva Fiji'. In original case by John T.Collie, Suva, Fiji, one handle with slight bend, otherwise good extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $120
Elizabeth II Coronation Silver Jubilee, set of six silver plated teaspoons, at the end of each handle a different casting, namely Royal coach, Royal orb and cross, EII seated on crown, Royal crown, guardsman in sentry box, and Westminister Cathedral facade, each ladle inscribed, 'Elizabeth II Coronation 1953-78'. In plush fitted case, uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Charles and Diana Royal Wedding, set of six silver plated teaspoons by Enquisite, at the end of each handle a different casting, namely the Royal Wedding couple, a crown, the wedding coach, Prince of Wales plumes, St Paul's Cathedral, and wedding bells, each ladle inscribed with wedding bells and around, 'Charles and Diana 29th July 1981'. In plush fitted case, uncirculated.
Estimate $50
Passed in
Sydney 2000 Olympics, 500 Days to Go spoons, the ladles feature the Sydney Olympics logo and the reverse of the enamelled commemorative handle end piece of each spoon is individually numbered, limited edition of only 2,000 pieces. In original, unopened individual packets of issue, uncirculated. (18)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Vintage camera, Nagel Compur, Pupille 3x4cm rigid compact camera, 1931-35, in Pupille leather case with two yellow filters and accessory range finder. No glass in lift up viewing windows, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Ricoh Shotmaster camera, 1990s, zoom super 35mm with case and instruction manual. Extremely fine.
Estimate $50
Passed in
Parker 51 fountain pen, in 18ct gold (actual gold case wt 24.3g), hallmarked for London 1966. In original Parker case, extremely fine and scarce in solid 18ct gold.
Estimate $750
SOLD $1,200
England car badge, featuring English rose on St George Cross, c1950, in chrome and enamel (approx 120x78mm) by J.R.Gaunt, London, in maker's original packet and box of issue. Uncirculated.
Estimate $70
SOLD $90
Chinese decorative screen, six sections in bamboo (each 29.5x14cm), fold-out for display, each with a colourful panel featuring a famous Chinese legendary character and the reverse with ancient Chinese text relating to Buddha. In original box, uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Die cast models, Porsche 356B Cabriolet (1961), by Durago (approx 23cm long); The London Scene featuring a red double decker London routemaster bus and a black TX1 London taxi, by Corgi; Great Britain Tram Company double decker tram, by Corgi; James Bond Collection 007 of an Aston Martin DB5 and Oddjob figure set, by Corgi. All in original boxes, one windscreen wiper on first model bent slightly, otherwise uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
Britain's toy soldiers, set No.2092, Parachute at slope arms with officer, postwar, unboxed. One soldier with bayonet missing, otherwise very fine - extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $150
Passed in
Britain's toy soldiers, set No.110, Devonshire Regiment at the trail, Wolseley helmet, prewar, unboxed. Very fine. (8)
Estimate $250
Passed in
Germany, set of three collectables by Gode, includes amethyst, oval in shape, miniature Blucher Star replica, and Elisabeth of Austria medal, undated, in individual packets with certificates and in set folder; Olympics folder with stamp set of four, CTO at Bonn 1, 1992, commemorating first time in 28 years for a common German Olympic team. Gode folder with writing on front, otherwise uncirculated. (1 + set)
Estimate $50
Passed in
Kneeling nude female statue, in white ceramic (115mm high), long hair, left arm across breast and dress draped across knees; large glass tumbler etched with bird design on one side and etched on opposite side, 'goldfinch/from a woodcut by/Thomas Bewick/1753-1828'; small colured ceramic vase, underside marked 235/881 Made in Holland; modern, flat black ceramic pot holder (approx 150mm square) with sphinx and lion design on sides. The vase has a hairline crack at top edge, otherwise very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Barbie dolls, by Mattel, includes Picnic Barbie 1997; Princess Barbie 1997; Very Velvet Barbie 1998; Sydney 2000 Olympic Fan Barbie 1999. All in original boxes, uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Snow deer skin, approx 1.2 metres long, natural, tanned hide with colourful speckled fur. A few small holes, otherwise a nice clean hide, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Vintage items, ladies 'cats eyes' rhinestone decorated lucite folding reading glasses (small glass chip at one corner); sterling silver ladies compact with enamelled arms of Glasgow on lid (some enamel missing); cigarette holder in English maker's fitted case; boar's tooth pendant with silver fitting, on chain; silver fob chains (2). Fine - very fine. (6)
Estimate $90
Passed in
Royalty memorabilia, two interesting items, a partial note claimed to be the handwriting of King George III and a button from the coat of King William IV, each on a descriptive card coming with remains of two envelopes with similar descriptions. Fine, unusual and rare. (2)
Estimate $80
SOLD $40
Leather writing folder, approx 360x270mm, handmade with patterned exterior design, two large interior pouches, one with zipper and two small pockets, one for display card; seventeen convention identity cards (neck hanging) for attendance at special gatherings in Middle East; various other tags relating to fine clothing (9). Mostly very fine - good very fine. (27)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Australia and world, collection of various unusual articles and other military related items, some of these include vintage African lady brooch pins (2), animal teeth and one animal paw, black obsidian arrowheads (2), Bell Punch Company London Ultimate Fare System nameplate in white metal, Australian Rising Sun hat badge (KC) lugs missing, Sands of Gallipoli - Ordinary People Extraordinary Service medallion 2011 in antique bronze (50mm), Anzac and Legacy Day pins and various AJC, RSL and Leagues Club badges, many other items such as British Band of Hope Temperance Society medal c1800s in white metal. Stored in a blue binder, mostly very fine - uncirculated. (85)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120