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Vintage set of 3 glass flask bottles, each bottle has a smooth arched front and two sides on the back that when put together create a circle which sits nicely in a leather carrying case, the silver top on each bottle screws off to reveal a glass stopper that is removable for refilling the bottles, top of leather case with Gothic scrip initials, 'MFK'; Wright's Coal Tar Vaporizer, c1950s, for relieving sore and congested bronchial passages, original box intact with price written on corner 8/6, approx half bottle of fluid for vaporizer and one night light to burn fluid. The leather case for the first item damaged, otherwise fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith collection, includes small piece (41x9mm) of his aircraft, Southern Cross, used in the Trans-Pacific and -Tasman flights, in an envelope marked, 'From: Major Ian Vickery to Capt Ken Taylor (17th Bn)'; the following books - Story of "Southern Cross" Trans-Pacific Flight 1928 by C.E.Kingsford-Smith and C.T.P.Ulm, 1928 first edition, pp228; My Flying Life prepared under supervision and from diaries and papers of the late Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith, 1937 first edition, pp284 + 31; Charles Kingsford Smith, Smithy, The World's Greatest Aviator by Pedr Davis, 1977, this edition 1988, 157pp + index, with foreword by Nancy-Bird Walton and personalised by her and with her signature; large coloured postcard of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith and Charles Ulm from an oil on canvas by William Dargie; 45 RPM record, The Immortal Southern Cross by Jonnie Russell, 1991 and on flip side, Solo Woman; large photograph by Chas H.Butterworth of the De Havilland "Canberra" c1930 which was used in the search for Smithy when his flight disappeared over the Andaman Sea in 1935; newspaper cuttings of obituaries for Lady Kingsford-Smith and also Rollo Kingsford-Smith, nephew of Smithy. The first two books with foxing, overall fine - very fine. (8)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Porcelain bowl, (25cm) with floral pattern and metal edged opening at top (18.5cm); porcelain warmer plate (25cm) with copper bowl base for filling with hot water, simple circle pattern around edge and centre; another porcelain warmer plate (25.5cm) by Alhambra with porcelain bowl base for filling with hot water, ornate floral pattern and two birds all in blue; small scalloped edge dish (14.5cm), plain colour; silver plate water jug with lid, wooden handle (approx 22cm high); also large beaten copper, ornamental, scooped holder (approx 35cm), hand decorated with elephants and flowers on underside, scooped side plain with four evenly spaced rings for suspension, possibly for wall hanging or for holding a suspended plant. Some hairlines on first three, otherwise fine, the jug with few small bumps, otherwise very fine, the last with small edge bump, otherwise very fine. (6)
Estimate $120
Not offered
Black carnival glass Kingfisher bowl, (approx 24cm) and two smaller bowls of similar design (approx 13.5cm and 12.5cm), all with scalloped edge, Kingfisher sitting on wattle twigs with wattle around sides. Extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $340
Porcelain plates, birds scene with castle behind (approx 23cm) marked on back, Copeland late Spode "Chelsea"; Japanese scene (approx 22cm) marked 1988 Imperial Jingdezhen porcelain; six kookaburras singing 'The Singing Lesson (approx 25cm) I.A. Crisp hand painted plate by Staffordshire Pottery for Wilkinson; Phil Porter Australian outback bush creek scene (approx 26cm) by Benz Ceramics, Australia. Very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $100
Not offered
Australian Bi-Centenary Twinings' tea caddy, 1988, in porcelain, decorated with scenes and details relevant to discovery and the first fleet, No.749 of 1000, with certificate that states, 'The Twinings Australian Bi-Centenary Tea Caddy is produced in a limited edition of 1000 copies by Royal Worcester & contains a unique blend of Fine Teas from Assam', still full of tea. In Twinings' official blue satin lined case of issue, good extremely fine.
Estimate $50
Not offered
The Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, 1977, commemorative porcelain plate (approx 26.5cm) by Royal Tuscan, features Royal arms; Coronation Silver Jubilee of QEII Wedgwood plate, issued 1978, pale blue on white jasper plate (approx 20.5cm), bearing bust of HM the Queen facing left by Arnold Machin, with certificate. Both in original boxes, a few small tone spots on back edge of first, otherwise uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $80
Not offered
Fine Bone China Loving Cup, commemorating the Silver Wedding Anniversary of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II and H. R. H. The Duke of Edinburgh, November 10th, 1947 - 1972, by Paragon, large version (approx H 125mm; diameter 140mm; and with handles 225mm), limited edition no. 730 of 750, together with official certificate also No.730. In original Paragon plastic bag and with newspaper for sale notices that indicate only 20 of the 750 produced reached Australia, uncirculated.
Estimate $100
Not offered
Sydney Harbour Bridge, etched glass souvenir sweets dish to commemorate the opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge (approx L140xW130xH65mm), various designs to the base including several ships on harbour, handle is formed as the bridge spanning the harbour, dish edge ruffled and with saw pattern. Extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
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
India, cheques by a variety of issuers on various banks, 1920s-1980s, some include Alwar State Treasury; Government of Jodhpur; Central Bank of India, China Bazaar; Punjab National Bank, Sambalpur (Orissa); National Bank of India, Madras; Mercantile Bank Limited, New Delhi; State Bank of India, Kanpur City; The Bank of Rajasthan, Alwar; The Bank of Baroda, Tripolia Bazar (sic) Branch, Jaipur; Allahabad Bank, Kanpur; The Benares State Bank, Kanpur; The Bank of Bikaner, Ahmedabad overstamped Kanpur; United Commercial Bank, Sikar; Gondal Durbar, The Khajanchi; Hindustan Mercantile Bank, Kanpur; Syndicate Bank, Meerut (U.P.); Rastriya Banijya Bank, Kathmandu; various other issued and unissued cheques. Fine - very fine. (36)
Estimate $50
Not offered
USA cheques, various banks and States, many over one hundred years old such as Banking House of R.S.Battles, Girard, Pa. from 1890s and The Bullion and Exchange Bank, Carson City, Nev from 1890s. Mostly fine - extremely fine. (1,530)
Estimate $500
SOLD $380
New South Wales, Elector's Right no.285786, Residential Qualification, Electoral District of Tenterfield, Division of Tenterfield, to holder William Berkin Baker of Sandy Hill, dated Ninth day of March 1894, stamped on back, 'F.V. / 4-3-1897', and 'F.C.V. / 8-6-1898'. Fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
Not offered
Van Diemen's Land, hand written Third of Exchange, £9.0.0 Sterling, Hobart Town, 22nd April 1826,'At ten days sight of this my third of Exchange (first and second unpaid) please pay to the Order of Mr Gamaliel Butler Nine Pounds Sterling on account of pension due to me as the widow of the late Quarter-Master William Leach....' to Paymasters, Royal Artillery Drivers, London signed Ann Leach. Two pin holes, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $100
Not offered
Van Diemen's Land, Derwent Bank, Hobart Town, 15 Feby. 1836, cheque for £3.6.0, made payable to Richard Hayes, signed B.Beatham. Spindle hole at left, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $110
Van Diemen's Land, share scrip No.133 (on parchment) for the Norfolk Plains Bridge Company, Van Diemen's Land, a ten pound share certificate to Exec. William Field, dated 12 December 1839. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $3,300