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Gent's Seiko Wristwatch, quartz model 7430-6000 (c1992 vintage), in octagonal golden coloured and stainless steel case, with black dial and gold hands, XII at top is only time indicator, golden coloured and stainless steel bracelet. Working order unknown as probably needs a battery, stains on the bracelet and a few on watch case need cleaning, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $60
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Gent's Seiko Wristwatch, quartz in golden coloured and stainless steel case, model number 8620-5090, with textured gold dial with gold hands and gold indicator bars at 5 minute intervals, golden coloured mesh stainless steel bracelet. Working order unknown as probably needs a battery, some toning of the band where it attaches to watch case, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $70
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Georgian silver vinaigrette, George III, 1811, hallmarked for Birmingham by maker L&C (Lea & Clark), floral engraved lid and back cover with engraved leaves. Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
USA cigarette case, in nickel silver, features front of a Federal Reserve one hundred dollars Series of 1948 banknote on lid and the back of the same banknote on the back cover; also a P&O Line, London painted souvenir miniature life belt from the ship Chusan, dated 1968 and bearing the locations of Darwin, Penang, P.Swettenham (Port Swettenham, Malaysia), Singapore, Fremantle, Albaney (sic) and Melbourne. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
Meerschaum pipe, two horses as ornate decorations, in case; souvenir pen 40th Anniversary of Moon Landing (2009) cased; Gross biro Columbus Line cased. Fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $120
Passed in
Scotland, highland plaid badge in nickel silver(61x79mm), features a polished stone shield, this with affixed rampant lion left with beads and wreath around and with crown at top with a small cross above and this with suspension loop with small leaf attached, reverse marked 'Aurora 409'; vintage pair of Scottish piper and a dancer in white metal (approx 32mm high), both pin-backed and attached by a chain (10cm long). Very fine. (3)
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
Vintage compass, c1910s-20s, in blackened brass, rotating green direction plate, with hinged range finder and locking cover, in fitted leather cover with shoulder strap, the cover marked in ink, 'C.P.Rich/Court House/Birdsville/Diamantina/River'; together with two pocket diary's, one for 1925 compliments of J. & J.Colman Limited and the other one for 1926 compliments of Spicers & Delmold Limited, both with extensive notes and other loose notes, the 1925 identification page marked, 'C.P.Rich, 20 Hampton Road, Fremantle or H M Customs, Geraldton, WA', the other for 1926 marked, 'C.P.Rich, 20 Hampton Rd, Fremantle or H M Customs'. Fine. (lot)
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
Victorian, horn handled, silver plate mounted carving set, consisting of two carving knives, two carving forks and a sharpening steel, the plain steel blades of the carving knives have a sabre style, broad incurved shaped form, incorporating the maker's mark 'James Deakin & Sons, Sheffield' to the anterior surface, carved horn handles with silverplate mounts, housed in a custom box with a silver dedicatory plate reading "Presented To/Mr Alec Cadger/By The Residents Of/Evandale Junctn/Jany 3rd 1911". Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $50
Vintage Baby Spoon and Pusher set, in EPNS, with hallmark of CW and an acorn, made in England, in a fitted case marked for Dunklings, Jewellers and Watchmakers, Melbourne. Fine.
Estimate $40
SOLD $20
Chinese Silver Presentation Ornamental Boat or 'Junk', hand made, on hand carved wooden base, 230mm long from bow to stern x 200mm high from bottom of base, with detachable silver parts including, sails, cannons, crew, oars, flags etc., inscribed on top of wheel house 'To/W. Smith/from/colleagues Shanghai/1909'. Very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $420
Souvenir spoons, 20th century, all EPNS, mostly Australian towns, enamelled images in the end pieces. Very fine, a few loose enamel pieces. (41)
Estimate $40
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Two volumetric flasks, 50ml and 200ml, German manufacture in amber glass; German thermometer manufactured 1940. Very Fine. (3)
Estimate $100
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China, Qing style, 20th century, yellow porcelain bird and cherry blossom bowl, of graduated circular design with lightly flared rim, yellow ground with flying and perching grey birds on a cherry tree in blossom, character signed at base, (160mm diameter). Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
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China, 20th century, blanc de Chine brush pot, buff colour glaze, with dragons and fish among the waves of a stylised ocean, Wang Bingrong mark to base, (110mm high). Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
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Lin Fengmian (1900-1991), Chinese artist, c1980, oil on canvas, Autumn scene with mountains, houses and trees in flame colours, signed at bottom right, (31cm x 25cm / 48cm x 45cm framed). Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Pair of replica English flintlock pistols, 20th century, iron, steel and brass construction, mechanisms and ram rods intact. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $300
French Fire Brigade, 19th century, brass helmet, with helmet plate reading "Sapeurs Pompiers de Chatenay", 2 part brass helmet, with low comb central ridge, and separate plume holder including plume, chinstrap and liner. A few dents, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $170
French Cannes Film Festival Advertising Awards, Lion Trophy, first prize gilt model, on marble base, the lion marked 800 silver by Miracoli, silver plaque inscribed XXXIV Festival International du Film Publicitaire, Cannes 1987, unawarded to recipient, (115mm x 85mm). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $2,800
French Cannes Film Festival Advertising Awards, Lion Trophy, second prize silver model, on marble base, the lion marked 800 silver by Miracoli, silver plaque inscribed XXXIII Festival International du Film Publicitaire, Cannes 1986, unawarded to recipient, (110mm x 75mm). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $700
SOLD $1,700
French Cannes Film Festival Advertising Awards, Lion Trophy, third prize bronze model, on marble base, the lion probably by Miracoli, assumed to be XXXIV Festival International du Film Publicitaire, Cannes 1987, (115mm x 80mm). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $1,000
Irish Advertising Awards Festival, Premier Awards, solid brass plaques (in bronze/silver/gold finish), cast with an image of Mercury, (145mm diameter). Extremely fine and rare. (3)
Estimate $250
SOLD $130
Epica, Advertising and Communications Award, Paris, 1990, glass pyramid, highly polished glass with etched logo to the base, (120mm high). Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70