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China, Ming Dynasty, small Chinese Swatow blue and white jars (3) from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) decorated with floral motif, height 45-49mm, diameter 54mm, these pieces made in the late Ming Dynasty, in China, c1600. Minor chipping, otherwise fine. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
China, Ming Dynasty, Chinese Swatow blue and white klapmuts bowl from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) decorated with floral motifs as a plant and ornamental design, height 72mm, diameter 220mm, this piece made late Ming Dynasty, in China, c1610. Minor cracking, and a small chip in base of bowl, otherwise fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $190
China, jade bracelet, 19th century, 75mm, tri-colour tones of green, russet brown and milky white. Extremely fine with attractive translucence.
Estimate $5,000
Passed in
China, Qing dynasty, white jade carved boy sleeping in lotus, finely carved in milky jade, 50mm wide. Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $240
China, carved coral snuff bottle, (19th century), of naturalistic form depicting a standing deity on the face, cabochon stopper with bronze snuff spoon at top, 60mm high. Natural indentations, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
China, Shoushan stone seal, 19th century, of naturalistic form in grey soap stone with dragons carved in brown highlights, private name seal engraved to base, Chinese inscription to back, 55mm high. A few chips, otherwise very fine and attractive.
Estimate $300
SOLD $200
China, Yuan style stoneware bowl, (c.1820's), crazed finish, flared lip, 160mm wide, 70mm high. Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
China, celadon bowl, (19th century), of deep broad form with raised flowers and leaves to the interior, double Chinese characters in blue to the base, 195mm wide. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
China, bronze vase, (late 19th - early 20th century), of baluster form with gilt dragons emerging from clouds, base moulded with four character cartouche, 180mm high. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
China, bronze seated meditating Buddha, 19th century, in full lotus position in robes on an embossed pedestal, two tone metal with Chinese character signature to base of back and floral symbol on base, 315mm high, 180mm wide. Very fine and attractive.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,600
China, seated laughing Buddha, (late 19th-early 20th century), solid carved timber with bone and shell inlaid eyes and teeth, 275mm high, 160mm wide. Some cracks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $300
Passed in
China, glass coin shaped charm, (20th century), representing a coin of the Suzhou mint in Jiangsu, clear glass patinated with brown toning, 50mm wide; China, wooden tally stick, (19th century), holed for suspension, ink characters down one side; Persia, iron dagger, (19th century), iron blade with Islamic characters, curved ebony handle with base silver mount, 300mm long. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $150
Passed in
China, carved jade bangle, (20th century), bright green and milky green colour, 70mm wide. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
China, vintage Chinese porcelain figures in original box together with a small porcelain top jewel box. As new. (lot)
Estimate $100
Passed in
China, WWII and earlier, photo album containing various scenes of Japanese and other forces in the field and possibly in Nanking, including street scenes of bomb casualties, harbour occupation scenes and damaged buildings. Very fine in original album. (24 photos)
Estimate $300
SOLD $370
Aboriginal Wunda Shield, 20th century wooden shield, 69x13cm; Papua New Guinea, miniature hand carved wooden canoe with mother of pearl inserts on one side, 53cm. Handle repair on shield, otherwise fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Camera lenses, including Tamron 28-200mm, f3.8-f5.6 for Nikon and Vivitar 28-70mm f3.5-f4.8 macro for Nikon and compact camera Fujifilm 8.3 mega pixels with 4x optical zoom. Condition not verified. (3)
Estimate $50
Passed in
Australia, Olympic Games, pins, a wide assortment most with RRP of $9.95, many mounted on sale cards as issued. Unc. (50)
Estimate $100
Passed in
XVI Olympiad, Melbourne, 1956, unused tickets, Boxing, West Melbourne Stadium Ringside Nov 30 £2/3/-; Cycling, Olympic Park Velodrome, B Dec 3 13/6. Good extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Olympic Games, memorabilia from the 1956 Melbourne Games including Opening Ceremony with tickets and offical brochure, the XVI Olympiad book with autographs included on opening pages, includes photos of previous game events; Olympic Games Souvenir Directory and full programme (price 4/-); 2000 Sydney Games, includes Olympic pins, publications etc in one large container, includes Sunday Telegraph 2000 Olympic Torch Relay Pin collection (4 folders); also Animals of the World Pin Collection (2 folders); additional other pins for games (approx 50); Olympic Mascot Passport (2) with medallion; Olympic Club and Store boxed pins; Olympic Club magazine; certificate for Olympic Club and Olympic Club bag; The Australian Olympian Issue 03; Time magazine "Dream Run Sydney pulls of the best ever Olympics"; lot also includes Australian Numismatic Society publications of conferences 2010, 2012, 2014, Qld Branch 1962-2012 book; NAA Journals 2008-2014, Medals of the Australian Numismatic Society, other publications CAB, etc. Mostly as new. (100s)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Olympics, Sydney 2000, explanatory book set, descriptions on all Olympic sports, held in hardened plastic box with lid, having two buckles, carry handle on top, (25); Olympics, Sydney 2000, Paralympics, explanatory book set, descriptions on all Paralympic sports, (19 sports + village guide); Olympics, Sydney 2000, official report of the XXVII Olympiad, three volumes, two books, one CD. Extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $200
Passed in
Gould, John, Mammals of Australia, Bettongia Fasciata, (Banded Jerboa Kangaroo), original hand-coloured lithograph, heightened with gum-arabic, 530x360mm, C Hullmandel Imp, [1845-63], framed, overall size, 730x560mm. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $250
Gould, John, Mammals of Australia, Dendrolagus Ursinus, (Black Tree-Kangaroo), original hand-coloured lithograph, heightened with gum-arabic, 530x360mm, C Hullmandel Imp, [1845-63], framed, overall size, 730x560mm. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $250
Gould, John, Mammals of Australia, Dendrolagus Inustus, (Grizzled Tree-Kangaroo), original hand-coloured lithograph, heightened with gum-arabic, 530x360mm, C Hullmandel Imp, [1845-63], framed, overall size, 730x560mm. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $250
Gould, John, Birds of Asia, Megaloemma Franklini, (Golden Throat Barbet), original hand-coloured lithograph, heightened with gum-arabic, 530x350mm, Walter Imp, [c1860], framed, overall size, 720x550mm. Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $260
Gould, John, Birds of Australia, Chalcophaps Jobiensis, Meyer, (White-bibbied Ground Dove), original hand-coloured lithograph, heightened with gum-arabic, 530x350mm, Walter Imp, [1875], framed, overall size, 720x550mm. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $250
Gould, John, Birds of Australia, Merula Poliocephala, (Grey-headed Blackbird), original hand-coloured lithograph, heightened with gum-arabic, 530x350mm, Hullmandel & Walton Imp, [1880], framed, overall size, 720x550mm. Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $250
Gould, John, Birds of Australia, Orthonyz Spaldingi, Ramsay, (Spalding's Orthonyx), original hand-coloured lithograph, heightened with gum-arabic, 530x350mm, Walter Imp, [1875], framed, overall size, 720x550mm. Very fine.
Estimate $250
Passed in
Gould, John, Birds of New Guinea, Carpophaga Van-Wyckii, (Van Wyck's Fruit pigeon), original hand-coloured lithograph, heightened with gum-arabic, 530x350mm, Mintern Bros Imp, [1875-88], framed, overall size, 720x550mm. Very fine.
Estimate $250
Passed in
Gould, John, Birds of New Guinea, Cyclopsitta Cervicalis, Salvad & d'Albert, (Western Golden-headed Fig Parrot), original hand-coloured lithograph, heightened with gum-arabic, 530x350mm, Walter Imp, [1875-88], framed, overall size, 720x550mm. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $270