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China, 20th century, green jade bangles, two with gold coloured opening clasps, one solid green jade; bone bangle with metal clasps and central onyx stone, bone bangle with hinged clasp. Very fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
China, late 19th - early 20th century, gilt bronze Sino Tibetan Bodhisattva, seated on a double lotus throne, adorned with an elaborate headress, floral disk earrings and necklace, Chinese script atop the lotus throne, the copper base engraved with a vajra bolt symbol stamp, (270mm high x 200mm wide). Extremely fine with minimal gilding loss, rare.
Estimate $16,000
SOLD $14,000
China, 20th century, heavy bronze pen rest, cast as an oval leaf with incised detail, central character mark, (115mm eide). Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $350
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China, late 19th century, brass incense pot, of squat form with pierced lid, inscribed character mark at base, (42mm wide). Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
China, carved ivory or bone, knife or sword handles all with detailed figurative scenes, all of 20th century manufacture. Fine - very fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
China, late 19th century, fossil (mammoth) ivory carving, depicting a fully enrobed bearded scholar in a contented sleeping position, (110 mm high), signed to base. Toned, very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $220
China, early 20th century, pair of ivory boxes, circular shape, lids decorated with rural scenes of trees, rocks and mountains, sides decorated with similar motifs, both signed in extremely small Chinese script, (57mm and 49mm wide, both 40mm high). Toning, very fine, the smaller box with a naturally occuring split in the lid that has been incorporated into the design. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
China and Africa, (late 19th and 20th century), selection of bone, ivory and faux ivory pieces including guardian lion pair, bangle, letter opener, puzzle sphere, rings, decorative items. Very fine. (28)
Estimate $200
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China, 19th century, porcelain ink wells of squat bulbous forms, in blue and white glaze with dragon motif to base, 50mm high. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
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China, miniature rice harvesting basket in 0.900 silver (36mm diameter), late 1800s, intricately patterned and with small carrying handles at the sides, base with Chinese hallmark; Israel, souvenir spoon in 0.800 fine silver, c1916-18 period, perhaps a WWI souvenir, features a spoon ladle with a coloured scene of the Via Dolorosa (the street walked by Jesus carrying the cross on the way to his crucifixion), at the end of the handle is a Jerusalem cross with enamel features on both sides. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
China, early 20th century, heavy porcelain Koi fish bowl jardiniere, of bulbous form, decorated in polychrome with various outdoor scenes including armed combat and kite flying, signed to base, (280 mm x 145 mm). Very fine.
Estimate $800
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China, early 20th century, blue and white enamelled metal snuff bottle, of circular form, decorated with a scene of a mother and child in a rural setting, stopper intact, (75mm high). Extremely fine.
Estimate $350
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China, mid 20th century, stoneware teapot in the form of a tree log, the spout and handle formed as branches, decorated with small animals, flowers and a brown/tan colouring, 155mm wide, 75mm high, signed at base and lid. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
Withdrawn
Estimate $100
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Thailand, Northern Thailand, silver bracelets, Akha hill tribe, twisted wire bracelet 85mm wide, weight (161 g), (Opitz p.283 illustrated). Very fine.
Estimate $100
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Postcards, Australia, collection of better types in a small album, including a WW1 embroidered silk with Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge and flags (4); Victorian state stamps with St. Kilda view; Visit of United States Fleet (2), also including Admiral Perry procession; Aboriginals, including portraits and camp scenes, hunting, corroboree (12); camel caravan; early settlers huts (3); farming scenes including cattle, shearing, harvesting (12); paddle steamer on the Murray; New Guinea, showing natives (4), birds of paradise (2). Generally fine. (43)
Estimate $300
SOLD $440
Postcards, Boer War and President Kruger, collection in a small album, all undivided backs, including a woven silk portrait of a seated President Kruger; patriotic types with portraits of Boer leaders; map, flag, buildings associated with Kruger; Kruger's trip to Europe, etc. Woven silk very fine and rare, others generally fine. (29)
Estimate $200
SOLD $340
Postcards, Australian States, mostly early period, Queensland, including Toowoomba, Townsville (6); South Australia, including early UB types, Adelaide streets and parks, Naracoorte Caves, Victor Harbour (14); Tasmania, including UB views, Hobart, Launceston (10); Victoria, including US Fleet visit, wharf scenes, Fullwood paintings, Melbourne animated street scenes, Geelong, Ballarat, Bright (19); Western Australia, including State stamps with Perth view, Coolgardie Condenser, Perth and Fremantle views, Mt. Charlotte Reservoir (7). Generally fine. (56)
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
Postcards, NSW collection in an album, all early period, Sydney area including Fullwood paintings (2); early undivided backs (2); street scenes and buildings including Pyrmont Bridge, Central Railway, Redfern Station; harbour views including Wooloomooloo, Cremorne, Double Bay, Lavender Bay; beaches including Balmoral, Bronte, Bondi, Coogee, Manly; Kuringai Chase (31); South Coast including Stanwell Park, Coal Cliff, Botany Bay, La Perouse (10); Country views including Armidale, Bowral, Bathurst, Broken Hill, Forbes, Inverell, Katoomba Private Hospital and Boarding House; Moree, Newcastle (16). Generally fine. (61)
Estimate $250
SOLD $440
Postcards, large accumulation including 70 Australian, mostly NSW views and buildings with some real photo types; wide range of foreign views including Canada, Ceylon, etc.; general greetings types including a large collection of early European hand painted or decorated cards in a wide range of styles; theatrical and glamour cards including 45 used in Australia with stamps, children issues, a group of cards showing early telephones in use. Generally fine, many early undivided backs. (over 400)
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Postcards, embroidered silks, World War I period, patriotic types with European and United States flags, large 1918 date, various family greeting types including sister, mother, wife, sweetheart with attractive designs featuring flowers, birds, butterfly made of flags. Generally very fine without the usual foxing. (34)
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Postcards, shipping, mostly early period ocean liners from a wide range of companies including White Star, Cunard, etc.; European ships in Le Havre and other harbours; range of USA ships on rivers and harbours; Hands Across the Sea types. Many used with stamps, mostly fine. (78)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
France, souvenir postcard booklets of WWI 'After the Bombardment' for Albert (20 cards), Dinant (12 cards), and Reims (20), all cards b&w and in coloured and titled booklet covers. Very fine. (3 booklets of cards)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
World postcards, post WWI and 1920s, includes issues from Great Britain for London (79) and Regional cities (40); Scotland (75); France (28); Italy (7); Netherlands (4); Switzerland (51); Canada and USA (30); and mixed types (9) including Christmas, many in colour but predominately b&w, mostly unused with many of the issues from France with date written on reverse. Mostly devoid of foxing, overall good very fine - extremely fine. (323)
Estimate $180
SOLD $120
Postcards, an extensive accumulation in albums (4) and a box, mostly early 20th century with scenes from Great Britain, France, other European countries and a few from the East as well as a large group of social cards. Mostly very good - fine. (100s)
Estimate $70
SOLD $180
USA, Panama Souvenir Playing Cards Inaugural Edition, issued by United States Playing Card Company, issued in 1908, 1910, 1915, 1923 and 1926, this is the 1915 issue which coincided with the San Francisco Panama-Pacific International Exposition of 1915, gold edged and features a map card after completion of the Canal and each card depicts a different scene during the construction of the Canal and others from Panama, together with an explanation brochure describing the scene on each card, stored in a slide-in holder. Some wear to the card holder, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
Phone Cards, selection in an album (200), also Marvel comics collection cards in album (300). Extremely fine - uncirculated. (approx 500)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Olympic memorabilia, presented to an Australian Olympic Official, includes material over three Olympic Games, in particular Australian polo shirt, Australian cultural book, video and commemorative bronze medallion, associated with Sydney 2000 Victory Celebration Dinner 1993 as well as Sydney 2000 opening and closing ceremony booklets; also Atlantic 1996 Olympics green satchel containing memorabilia including opening and closing ceremony program, one silver and three bronze medallions, a flag of the United States of America presented to an official at the Atlantic 1996 Olympics; also Nagano 1998 Olympic banner and opening ceremony booklet; Olympic pins, a variety of pins from the Nagano, Atlanta, and Sydney Olympics (approx 100). Uncirculated. (approx 116)
Estimate $150
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Sydney 2000 Olympics memorabilia, includes 2000 Olympic Torch Relay pin album complete; Opening Ceremony suitcase (2); Closing Ceremony esky (2); Olympic medallion and pin booklet (3); Sydney 2000 Westpac Sponsor Olympic Pins (set of nine); Sun Herald Olympic countdown pin collection (set of six); Robert Timms Olympic cannister; also Olympic cups (4), ponchos, handkerchief and scuffs (one pair); Tupperware badge; Sydney Olympic Team medallions (12); Olympic pins mostly with original cards and mostly different (approx 100); Sydney 1956 Olympics, pins with picture of different Olympians (12) and spoon; Other world Olympic Games memorabilia, including pins from Beijing, London and Nagano; medallions, Mexico (2), Montreal (3), Moscow, and Los Angeles; cuff links, Tokyo. Mostly uncirculated. (approx 170)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Metal plaques, a variety from Germany between 1980-2003, some depicting scenes from beer festivals and others of famous German buildings. Very fine. (12)
Estimate $50
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