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China, Jun ware, (c.19th century), flask vase, oval body tapering to a lotus shaped spout, handles attatched to the neck, deep red and cream glaze, underglaze inscription at base, (290mm x 200mm). Intact with no cracks or problems, rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,000
China, Yixing clay teapot, (c.20th century), of hexagonal form, moulded as a stylised bamboo trunk, the spout, handle and body with etched and applied bamboo branches and leaves, the lid moulded as a stylised frog, artists seal to base of body and lid, (150mm x 95mm). Extremely fine, no chips or cracks.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
China, (c. 19th century), large folio of hand coloured scenes depicting fishing and associated activities, the foldout booklet accompanied by character descriptions on red paper, 5 scenes and 5 pages of descriptions. Slight discolouration, otherwise nearly very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Primitive money, Africa, Zaire or Congo, anchor or lance money, in copper, attributed to Bangala (Opitz p.102, Althoff p.30) and Lobala and Banja groups of the Ngbaka people (Ballarini B5.145, Westerdijk, 1984, #123), length 17 cm, width 10cm, with double row stippled decoration around the edge of the lance; (Ballarini B5.145, Westerdijk, 1984, #123), length 19cm, width 15cm, with single row of stippled decoration around the edge and a similar double band across the lance; (Ballarini B5.145, Westerdijk, 1984, #123), length 23cm, width 15.5cm, with single row of stippled decoration around the edge; uncertain, Africa or Primitive area tribal region, modern copies of a decorated cannibal fork of length 22cm, these were used by tribal chiefs to devour the bodies of their enemies; together with a decorated ceremonial club 30cm long, both with black and white flax handles; Africa, Nigeria?, uncertain area currency, bell money as a cast iron bell with handle shaped like a boat with two balls as ringers, length 12cms, external width 6cm, overall height 6.5cm, weight 340g; (Opitz -); Africa, Nigeria?, uncertain area currency, bell money as a cast iron bell with handle shaped like a boat with two balls as ringers, length 12cms, external width 6cm, overall height 6.5cm, weight 340g; (Opitz -); Africa, Zaire or Congo?, spear point decorated with wrap-around binding thin metal strip holding and allowing attachment of two pieces of iron of a large semi-circular shape, in iron, (Opitz -), length 36cm, width on circular arms 25cm; Africa, Nigeria?, uncertain area currency, large iron earrings with circle end for attachment to ear with flat kidney shaped ending, length 10.5cm, external width 6.5cm, weight 45g and 51g; (Opitz-); Africa, Nigeria?, uncertain area currency, bell money as a cast iron bell with handle shaped like a boat with three balls as ringers, length 17cm, external width 9cm, overall height 9.5cm, weight 760g; (Opitz -). Generally very fine. (10)
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Malaysia, Pahang, round hat or mound shaped tin ingot 36mm (59.48g), plain without markings, c17th century. Fine.
Estimate $50
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British Tower percussion trade pistol, early-mid 1800s, .79cal, 23.3cm long smooth bore barrel marked at base with 3837, original ram rod, engraved with tower at rear of lock plate and British Proof & View House marks underneath blasting nipple and on top side of barrel, brass butt cap, trigger guard and ram rod sleeve, sleeve has engravings on it (not visually recognisable). Firing hammer does not cock properly, brass butt cap does not seat correctly, ornamental use only, rough to good condition.
Estimate $500
SOLD $600
British Tower percussion trade pistol, early-mid 1800s, .67cal, 20.7cm long smooth bore, with non-original ram rod, engraved with tower under blasting nipple on lock plate, British Proof House mark at rear of lock plate, brass trigger guard also marked with 3196, brass butt cap, brass ram rod sleeve and brass tightening fixture opposite lock plate. Firing hammer does not cock properly, ornamental use only, rough to good condition.
Estimate $500
SOLD $460
Victorian reproduction breastplate, circa 1850-1870, reproduction of a Conquistador's breastplate. Some oxidisation, missing straps, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $300
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European spiked Targe, circa 1850-1870, European style shield, 22.5", two leather carry straps, ornate engravings on shield face, ornate leaf decoration under centre spike, square bases spike fastened to shield (sharp). Some oxidisation, fine.
Estimate $300
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An accumulation of enamelled coins, keyrings, fob chains, rings, brooches, many made using world coins; together with two small compasses, Acme whistle, cigarette cases (2), miniature sword and scabbard for use as letter opener (length 230mm). Good - very fine. (122)
Estimate $220
SOLD $140
Aviation Trophies, Aero club of NSW, made in silver and brass, wooden bases, winning 50 and 75 mile race, highest aggregate competition score, path finding, treasure hunt, inter club handicap and bombing competition, all named to, F.McKeahnie; S.Smith & sons, Cricklewood works, London, 1933, wind key on back of clock face, clock face on hinge out of protector, four screw holes for mounting to plane cluster; Aviators cap and goggles, circa 1925-1940, cap and googles made in leather, goggles with tinted glass and elastic with sliding clip for adjustment when worn, cap with chin strap, radio input tubes in ear covers with leather case, radio input pipe; Propeller, 1929, made of wood, metal leading edge caps on blades held in by screws and clout nails, propeller from the de Havilland DH.60 (Gipsy) Moth, belonging to F.McKeahnie, made by General Aircraft Company Ltd, Works Mascot, Sydney, 5.30kg (194cm x 27cm); Flag, 1930, made of linen, made by Stonewall, flag belonging to F.McKeahnie plane; Yoke, made in steel, black plastic handle, all mounting points intact; Plane guiding paddles, made in wood, painted orange, stickers on one side The Royal Aero Club of NSW. Very fine. (16)
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,800
Collection of antique and other silver tongs and spoons, includes various tongs, George III, 1804 London by Stephen Adam I (142mm); 1892 London by Francis Higgins (102mm); 1905 London by James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler (88mm); 1934 Sheffield by M&W (82mm); 1915 London by RB (80mm); 1926 London by JD&S (110mm); fork tongs, 1914 London by E.Viners (80mm); teaspoons, 1915 London by D&S (95mm); 1893 London by PP Ltd (Payton Pepper & Sons Ltd?) (110mm) with voided initials HGC around cross golf clubs at end; 1914 Birmingham by A.J.B. (100mm); fork, no hallmark and maker's mark unclear. Mostly fine - very fine. (11)
Estimate $300
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Antique opera glasses, in brass with body decorated with abalone shell, across the main bridge is inscribed, 'A.L.Dixon/Febry 17th 1902', missing one large and one small piece of glass; also crocodile skin-like belt pouch (9x11cm). Fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
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HMAS Sydney memorabilia, nutcracker and mallet, made of wood, metal bash plate in centre of bowl and on both sides of the mallet, made from the wood of the HMAS Sydney, destroyer of the SMS Emden in 1914; Brass balance scales, 3 weights, 4oz, 2oz, 1oz, mounted on wood board; Photos, photos of F.Mckeahnie, Japanese Type 95 Ha-Go light tank, scratched with Australian soldiers names, Italian field anti-tank cannon; Fire grate lever, in brass, ornamental handle engraved and cast, engraved WILLIAM WILBERFORCE; Vintage cane, made of wood (63cm), ornamental hooked tip, time made in brass, Walking stick, made of wood (92.5cm); Police Truncheon, made of wood (47cm), grooved handle, linen tassel; Sweetheart banner, WW1, 1915 made in silk, flags of England, Russia, Italy, France, in the Egypt campaign; Cased set of egg cups, two egg cups and spoons, electroplated metal. Very fine. (11)
Estimate $160
SOLD $130
State Savings Bank of Victoria, locking Code Book, 1923, for telegraphic remittances to Central Banks and branches, 522pp, with fitted brass lock and key; Second of Exchange, on Royal Bank of Scotland paid to Rev W.R.Campbell at Bank of New South Wales, Christchurch, NZ, 5 October 1905, also dividend and interest payment instructions to banks re New South Wales, Victorian and South Australian government stock, Milnow Spinning Co (1920) Ltd, on Midland Bank, Rochdale and finally a receipt dated 1941 for monies due to His Grace the Duke of Westminister; State Savings Bank of Victoria bank passbooks, for various locations including Melbourne City branches (3), Armadale, Box Hill, Brunswick, Camperdown, Croydon, Dandenong, Elsternwick, Footscray, Hawthorn, Maldon, Malvern, Northcote, North Melbourne, Prahran (2), St Arnaud, St Kilda, 1898-1928. Fine - very fine, the first as new. (31)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Edison Amberol records, various amberol cylinders, Popular-Domestic 1-1149, Popular-Domestic (Special) A-K, Popular-Domestic D1-D24, Grand Opera B150-B175, Portuguese, Italian, Hebrew 5000, Mexican 6000, Argentine, Italian 7000, Mexican, Spanish, Puerto Rican 8000, Bohemian, Norwegian 9000, Hebrew 10000, French-Canadian 11000, British 12000, German 15000, Italian 17000, Concert 28001-28040, Grand Opera 30000-30047, Grand Opera 35000-35021, Grand Opera 40000-40043. In original cases, one is broken, fine. (14)
Estimate $80
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Asahi Pentax Super A camera, black 35mm with solid neck carry strap, with instruction book; also Pentax micro lense; Sigma long distance lense, with instruction book. The last two with leather carry case, very fine. (3)
Estimate $50
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Painting, oil on board, painting of F.Mckeahnie (pilot) by Wesley Pemberthy (630mm x 420mm). Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Gould, John, Mammals of Australia, Bettongia Fasciata, (Banded Jerboa Kangaroo), original hand-coloured lithograph, heightened with gum-arabic, 530 x 360mm., C Hullmandel Imp, [1845-63], framed, overall size, 730 x 560. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $750
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Gould, John, Mammals of Australia, Dendrolagus Ursinus, (Black Tree-Kangaroo), original hand-coloured lithograph, heightened with gum-arabic, 530 x 360mm., C Hullmandel Imp, [1845-63], framed, overall size, 730 x 560. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $750
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Gould, John, Mammals of Australia, Dendrolagus Inustus, (Grizzled Tree-Kangaroo), original hand-coloured lithograph, heightened with gum-arabic, 530 x 360mm., C Hullmandel Imp, [1845-63], framed, overall size, 730 x 560. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $750
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Gould, John, Birds of Asia, Megaloemma Franklini, (Golden Throat Barbet), original hand-coloured lithograph, heightened with gum-arabic, 530 x 350mm., Walter Imp, [c.1860], framed, overall size, 720 x 550. Very fine.
Estimate $750
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Gould, John, Birds of Australia, Chalcophaps Jobiensis, Meyer, (White-bibbied Ground Dove), original hand-coloured lithograph, heightened with gum-arabic, 530 x 350mm., Walter Imp, [1875], framed, overall size, 720 x 550. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $750
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Gould, John, Birds of Australia, Merula Poliocephala, (Grey-headed Blackbird), original hand-coloured lithograph, heightened with gum-arabic, 530 x 350mm., Hullmandel & Walton Imp, [1880], framed, overall size, 720 x 550. Very fine.
Estimate $750
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Gould, John, Birds of Australia, Orthonyz Spaldingi, Ramsay, (Spalding's Orthonyx), original hand-coloured lithograph, heightened with gum-arabic, 530 x 350mm., Walter Imp, [1875], framed, overall size, 720 x 550. Very fine.
Estimate $750
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Gould, John, Birds of New Guinea, Carpophaga Van-Wyckii, (Van Wyck's Fruit pigeon), original hand-coloured lithograph, heightened with gum-arabic, 530 x 350mm., Mintern Bros Imp, [1875-88], framed, overall size, 720 x 550. Very fine.
Estimate $750
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Gould, John, Birds of New Guinea, Cyclopsitta Cervicalis, Salvad & d'Albert, (Western Golden-headed Fig Parrot), original hand-coloured lithograph, heightened with gum-arabic, 530 x 350mm., Walter Imp, [1875-88], framed, overall size, 720 x 550. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $750
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Gould, John, Birds of New Guinea, Gymnophaps poecilorrhoa, (Rusty-banded fruit-pigeon), original hand-coloured lithograph, heightened with gum-arabic, 530 x 350mm., Walter Imp, [1875-88], framed, overall size, 720 x 550. Very fine.
Estimate $750
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Gould, John, Birds of New Guinea, Manucodia Comrii, Slater, (Curl-crested Manucode), original hand-coloured lithograph, heightened with gum-arabic, 560 x 340mm., Walter Imp, [1877], framed, overall size, 690 x 550. Very fine, scarce.
Estimate $750
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Gould, John, Birds of New Guinea, Melidora macrorhina, (Hook-billed kingfisher), original hand-coloured lithograph, heightened with gum-arabic, 530 x 350mm., Walter Imp, [1875-88], framed, overall size, 720 x 550. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $750
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