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Silver teaspoons, presentation boxed set of six with Malaysian arms at end; also set of Silver Rose cutlery in EPNS includes six each of small and large knives and large forks and five small forks; sugar tongs hallmarked for Birmingham 1911; butter knife by Grosvenor; various other small forks (8) includes one set of six and a butter knife. Very fine. (39 + set)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Souvenir spoons, both with enamel end pieces, one in sterling silver with ladle engraved 'Sydney', the other dated 1977 for the Queen's Silver Jubilee in EPNS silver, the ladle engraved 'Silver Jubilee 1952-1977'; Deutsches Haus Sydney 2000 small Olympic pennant in silk (16.5x25.8cm); Quickie for Christmas Golden Art Union No.13 ticket No.68246, drawn 19th December 1963; Waterloo Cartes Vues Detachables of The Battles of June 1815, ten monochrome tear-out postcards in original book, published by Nels, Brussels, c1920, unused. The second spoon heavily dark toned, otherwise very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $50
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Commemorative teaspoons, Point Perpendicular by Perfection (cased); Thredbo by Perfection (cased); golfing theme by Stokes; Tasmania by Stokes; Auckland NZ by Exquisite; London by unknown maker; cased set of butter knife and sugar spoon for Kingsgrove North High School by Stuart; tea measure for Christchurch NZ by unknown maker; also baby christening set of pusher and spoon, all in EPNS. Mostly extremely fine - uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $50
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Teaspoons, set of six in silver plate with pink rose display painted design on handle end, in Original H-craft Collection box of issue; cake forks set of six in silver plate with pink rose painted design on handle end, stem marked 'Charles', in case. All still in original cellophane wrappers, some foxing inside first case and some tone spots at edge of some spoons, otherwise uncirculated. (2 sets)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Set of dessert/fruit knives and forks, eleven each out of set of twelve of each, with mother of pearl handles, hallmarked for FA & Co, S, (EP), Frederick Asman & Co, Sheffield; also knife and fork dinner set of six each in EPNS with mother of pearl handles each with crest marking, maker's mark, TR&S, Thomas Ross & Sons, Glasgow. The first set in original blue velvet lined timber case, one fork handle damaged, otherwise fine; the second set with one fork handle damaged and crest marking missing from two handles, fine. (34 pieces)
Estimate $40
SOLD $80
Rodd, 24ct gold plated cake server and a condiment set of three, in original boxes with Rodd label; also Kosta Boda candlestick holder being a large glass ball, irregularly patterned circular shape to hold large candle (approx diameter 45mm). The last item with small crazing on edge of base, not noticeable from top, otherwise extremely fine - uncirculated. (2 + set of 3)
Estimate $70
SOLD $30
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 $40
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SVEA Companion Stove No.5, a kerosene pressure stove, together with a repair kit for the No. 5 Companion model. Very fine.
Estimate $40
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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 $40
SOLD $50
Pair of vintage wine glasses, not a matching pair, both with clear glass bowl with green stem to a wide base, a card with the pair reads, 'These two rare and beautiful wine glasses were taken from Germany's Government House, Rabaul, New Britain, by Lt. W. Robinson, 8 Light Horse Regiment, of Horsham, Vic. Who was on garrison duty at Rabaul, after being repatriated from Gallipoli.' One glass with a crack and chip to the bowl and a small crack to base, fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $40
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Kodak, Popular Brownie 620 film box camera, 1930s; quality Superoptic 10x50 fully coated binoculars with neck strap and original carry case also with carry strap. The first with some rubbing to edges and oxidation on nickel fittings, otherwise very fine and a good antique decorative or display item, the second extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Scrimshaw ivory case, with scarce religious theme, on lid is head of Christ wearing crown of thorns, on the bottom is the cross of crucifixion with thorn wreath around cross arms and spear and hammer crossing behind heart at base, inside heart is depicted two whipping implements, at the sides and base of cross is shown Christ's hands and feet with nail holes as well as various implements such as mallet and pliers and other items, around the top lidded section is floral decorated on one side and on the other side is German text that translates as, 'Whoever thinks on the suffering of Jesus will certainly avoid sinning'. Small chip in edge of lid, otherwise fine and rare.
Estimate $500
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Oceania, blackened wood ceremonial spear with carved image of Tangaroa, god of the sea, at end of shaft. A few chips, fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
Miniature peace pipe, made by native American Indians of the Navajo tribe and hand painted. With attached certificate of authenticity, uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
Wax seals samples, including British Australia Telegraph Co Ltd, Adelaide; National Bank Australasia Ltd; Bank of Australasia Superintendents Office; The Central Soap Company; Dept of Defence to Women of Australia For Duty Done, together with actual badge. All mounted and framed (275x225mm). Very fine. (15)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Nautical flags, pennants, cloth badges and metal badges, an assortment. Very fine. (24)
Estimate $60
SOLD $90
Oil painting, Gilmore Valley near Tumut, NSW, by Henri Nolte, 45x37.5cm, unframed. Very fine.
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 $40
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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 $40
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Sancti Francisci Xaverii Epistolarum libri quatuor, by the Authors Saint Francis Xavier and Orazio Torsellino, Publisher Apud Ioannem Cauelier in East Asia, 1668, 258 pages, in calf. Binding in poor condition, early pages water damaged, fair and rare.
Estimate $450
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Gould, John, F.L.S., F.Z.S., A Monograph of the Macropodidae, or Family of Kangaroos, a facsimile edition published in 1981, East Melbourne, with Appendices by Joan M.Dixon, Curator of Mammals at the National Museum of Victoria, limited edition of seven hundred and fifty, this copy numbered 159/750. Good condition.
Estimate $200
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Morris, Frank, Birds of Prey of Australia, Melbourne, 1973, limited edition of five hundred, this copy numbered 159/500, 170pps, signed by artist. Some water stains at bottom of pages, otherwise nearly as new.
Estimate $150
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Morris, Frank, Pigeons and Doves of Australia, Melbourne, 1976, a limited edition of five hundred, hard bound, 164pps, this copy number 159/500, signed by the artist. In near new condition.
Estimate $150
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