Catalogue
Porcelain plates, The Army, Colonies Supporters of the Empire Volunteers (approx 14cm) by The Foley China, England; N.S.W.G.R. (R.R.R.) (approx 19.5cm), 'Duraling' by Grindley Hotelware Co for Gibsons & Paterson, Sydney, 12-46; William Thompson Masonic School 1922 (approx 20.5cm), 'Duraling' by Grindley Hotelware Co for Gibsons & Paterson, 4-31; Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes (approx 25.5cm), 1979 by Porcelana, Brasil. Fine - good very fine. (4)
Estimate $50
Not offered
Royalty commemorative plates, Queen Victoria, Diamond Jubilee, 1897 (2) one by Allertons, England, decorated in colour (approx 23cm), the other (approx 25cm) with etched glass design and with a gold coloured figure of Victoria in base, some small areas of colour loss in this; Memorial issue, 1901, (approx 24cm) no maker's name, in coloured design featuring old Victoria; Edward VII, Coronation, 1902 (2), one small (approx 12cm) and one large (approx 23cm), and another non-commemorative issue with Edward's portrait and open basket pattern around edge (approx 21cm), this with small hairlines in base; George V, Silver Jubilee, 1935, (approx 17.5cm); George VI, Coronation, 1937 etched glass design (approx 25cm); Elizabeth II, 1954 (approx 11.5cm), base marked, 'Royal Visit Australia 1954, Copeland, Spode, England'; Charles and Diana, one small (approx 10.5cm) by Royal Victoria, three large, (approx 22.5cm) by Royal Doulton, (approx 21.5cm) by Queen Anne and (approx 22.5cm) by Johnson of Australia. Overall fine to extremely fine. (13)
Estimate $150
Not offered
Bird prints in colour, drawn from nature by A.Wilson and coloured, prints (approx 24.5x32cm), all but two matted (approx 40.5x49cm). Some with foxing, overall very fine. (78)
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,400
WWI silk postcards, all from serving AIF soldiers, types include 'Merry Christmas', 'A Happy Christmas', 'Christmas Greetings', 'To my dearest Darling', 'Sacred Alliance', others feature a pouch with flap for including small message card, includes 'To My Dear Brother' with card 'Greetings from France', 'Best Kiss' with card 'I am thinking of You', 'Greetings From France' with card 'Remember', others with no message in pouch, 'Stop, No Going Pass', 'With Fondest Love'. The title on the last missing coloured silk, some foxing, otherwise fine - very fine. (10)
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, USA, optical illusionary art wall hanging by Manifestations Inc, California (approx 33cm square and with frame 45.5cm square) with gold metal frame, the image changes with the changing light of the day or the surrounding lights. The frame with some scuffing, otherwise extremely fine and very unusual.
Estimate $60
Not offered
Sydney 2000 Olympics, Closing Ceremony, 1 October 2000, "the best Olympics Games ever", framed colour print (approx 35cmx1metre), ready for wall hanging. Extremely fine.
Estimate $50
Not offered
World trade and postcards, c1919, with an Australian theme, Helmar Turkish cigarettes US; Heyne & Co, Bois & Haine, Paul Kohl, Chemnitz; with some duplication. Good - extremely fine. (18)
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Postcards, Australia, c1910, a small selection with some duplication, including Brisbane scenes and Advance Australia Hand Across the Sea. Fine - extremely fine. (36)
Estimate $220
SOLD $250
Postcard, German New Guinea, coin postcard, depicting the complete set of German New Guinea coins one pfennig to twenty mark. Extremely fine, scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Postcards, (5), German New Guinea, one depicting scenes from Stephansort with G N G overprinted 10 Pf. postcard addressed to Berlin posted from Stephansort (illustrated); others unused (2), another two with fold or stamp removed, all with scenes or people. Fine - extremely fine, scarce. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Postcards, assorted, Other Zeiher, types 1890-c1920, Australian State series incomplete, with duplicates, includes some with inserted views. Very good - extremely fine. (29)
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Stereo cards, c1900, world scenes of historic interest including Wreck of the Maine Havana Harbor; Slopes of the Andes; Australia, the Wharf at Melbourne; Placer gold mining; Italy, St Marks, Venice; Castle of St Angelo and the Tiber River, Rome; Samoan Islands; Magellan Monument, Philippines; Taku Forts, China; Castle of Chapultec, Mexico; San Francisco before the fire; Brooklyn Bridge; Gibraltar. In a blue album, very fine - extremely fine. (38)
Estimate $120
SOLD $130
Australian Children's Home Pictorial Encyclopedia, based entirely on Australian Schools Curricula, Vol 1-10 covering subjects from A - W, each volume a four page large newspaper style layout, fully illustrated, published by Peter Leyden Publishing House, Rawson Place, Sydney, early 1960s; also ANZAC memoirs, Humorous Sketches by a returned soldier, a small book of about 30 pages featuring jokes with proceeds from sales to help unemployed, disabled soldiers. The first in excellent condition and unfolded which is very unusual because of their size, apart from a few ageing stains and the odd edge tear good very fine, the second with cover stains and large paper loss at bottom left corner, otherwise fine. (2)
Estimate $50
Not offered
Our Gracious Queen 1837-1897 book, by Mrs O.F.Walton, inside cover handwritten, 'Lauriston Place U.P. District Sabbath School/Presented to/Robert Ramsay/For Regular Attendance during the Session/William Seaton/Superintendent/20th June 1897'; small (13cm) dish in nickel and inset in the base is a Charles and Diana wedding medal 1981 with St Paul's Cathedral on reverse; Investiture of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales commemorative medal, 1969, in gilt bronze (56mm), cased. The book with some loss areas on cover, otherwise fine for age, the rest good very fine - uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $50
Not offered
Eildon Weir (Victoria), c1920, photographs during construction (210x155mm) mounted on card (300x247mm). Good very fine. (9)
Estimate $120
Not offered