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The Jackson 5, framed "Third Album", 1970, signed by Michael Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Marlon Jackson, with large colour photographs of the Jackson 5 and two of Michael Jackson, the LP record and cover mounted in the centre, professionally framed, (114x80cm). Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $500
Passed in
Ashtray and matchbox holder, in brass with two cigarette holders on the rim of the tray, the matchbox holder has a kangaroo in relief on one side and on the opposite side is a kookaburra in relief; also Page's Line Royal Mail Day Coach, Tasmania Midlands Highway, commemorative Day Token in bronze (35mm), with leaflet. Good very fine - nearly uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $90
Passed in
Great Britain, antique mariner's fold-out pocket telescope in brass, the front side marked by maker, 'R & J. Beck Ltd/image of a ship/London/1914'. Toned very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $190
Antique stoneware, Caley beer bottle (Knowles & Son, Chesterfield, England), with lid; also glass Codd bottle with glass marble inside, for manufacturer, Complin, Holybourne, Alton, England. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Roman, 1st century A.D., carnelian intaglio set in the remnants of a ring, depicting the laureate head of a male youth facing left, (16 x 12mm). A few minor chips, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Roman, 1st century A.D., carnelian intaglio set in the remnants of a ring, depicting a Harpy bird striding right holding spear, (16 x 10mm). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Prehistoric Shark teeth, Mako/early Great White, (c.10-15 million years ago), with original enamel and serrations, professionally cleaned, (5-5.5mm long). Very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Cowrie Shells, used as currency in Papua and New Guinea and Solomon Islands, also smaller shells; Primitive Money, Nigeria, Congo and West Africa (Ivory Coast), manillas; cast copy of a China knife money. Very fine. (lot)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Don Bradman, "Recollections of Bradman", signed photograph of Bradman walking out to bat at Old Trafford, 1934, limited edition, #6/52, (112cm x 78cm). Extremely fine in original packaging.
Estimate $350
SOLD $300
Australian Cricket, "The Invincibles", 1948 Australian Cricket Team, facscimile signed photograph of all players, #129/1948, (75cm x 66cm); "300 Club", Second Test, Australia v South Africa, Sydney Cricket Ground, 1997-1998, framed photograph, (75cm x 53cm). Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $80
Passed in
Australian test Cricket souvenir, features a timber frame (approx 68x50cm), and under perspex is a b&w photo of the Australian touring team to Great Britain, at the left side are the tour itinerary results and at the right side the batting and bowling averages of the players, below are copies of the autographs of each player and officials, the top of the display is titled, "The 1948 Invincibles", 20th Australian Team To Great Britain, 50th Anniversary Celebration - Melbourne, December 28th 1998, in the bottom right hand corner is marked, Limited Edition 1991 and 32/48. Virtually as issued, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Cricket, Ashes, "Five Day Waugh", The Ashes Series, Third Test, Old Trafford, 1997, framed photograph, (112cm x 26cm); "The Keeper", 1st Test Australia v West Indies, Brisbane, 1996-1997, framed photograph, (112cm x 36cm). Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $50
Passed in
The AFL Classic Action on Series, Telecom phonecard Collectors Editions, Blues (Stephen Silvagni), Cats (Gary Ablett), plus two sheets of decimal one cents to five cents. Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $30
Passed in
Horse Racing, Australian Turf Legends, "Octagonal", by Helen Krieg, 1997, signed by Jack Ingham, Bob Ingham, John Hawkes, Shane Dye and the artist, #81/1000, (68cm x 57cm); Australian Turf Legends, "Hyperno", by Helen Krieg, 1996, signed by the artist, #307/1500, (68cm x 57cm); Olympics, "The Official Sydney 2000 Olympic Games - Opening Ceremony 15 September 2000", framed photograph of the ceremony and stadium, signed by Andrew Gaze, (106cm x 38cm). Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Cigarette cards, various themes, in an old leather pouch (for tobacco ?). Fine. (approx 250)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
The Morning Chronicle Newspaper, London, large 4-page spread newspapers, #11580, June 28 1806; #11581, June 30 1806; #12523, June 30 1809; #12533, July 12 1809; The Daily Globe, Washington, large 4-page spread, #4106, August 21 1844; Munro's Girls and Boys of America, New York, Vol IV #83, May 1 1875; Young Men of Great Britain, A Journal of Amusing and Instructive Literature, #1009,23 May 1887; Our Boys' Journal, Vol IX #227, December 29 1880. Very fine and some rare. (8)
Estimate $150
Passed in
News magazines and papers, 1931 and 1932 Christmas, 1934 (5) Melbourne Centenary, 1936, shipping, 1939, Sunday magazine, 28th May; 1940 Declaration of War on Britain, 1953 Coronation, 1954 Royal Tour, sold with detailed typed list by the owner. Fine or better. (22)
Estimate $40
Passed in
Miscellaneous, booklets, programs, advertising, invitations, Children's Hospital Appeal stamps 1953-6 sheets of 20 each; line of halfpennies 1922 fund raiser, Pennies make pounds 1929 Taree Amateur Swimming Club (Noble Numismatics Sale, lot 3762); Royal Visit (Noble Numismatics Sale, lot 4093) (Tonga & Fiji), Numismatists bookmarks, Syd Hagley 1943, 1945, undated (4); A B Triggs, Wenda Elliot Smith (2), Harold S. Mort; Invitation to Governor of New Caledonia 1914 and four metal badges (Noble Numismatics Sale 89, lot 1276 and Sale 58 lot 317), The Town & Country Magazine July 1778. Very good - extremely fine. (30)
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Miscellaneous, ephemera, cards, brochures, documents on various subjects, including Horse Racing Programme for Kensington (Randwick) Races 1902; Military 1940s, all in one small carton, in brown lunch bags by category. Fine. (approx 100)
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Autograph album, (23x18cm) maintained by Aggie Crow of 'Torwood' Riddells Creek between 1906 and 1913 whilst a boarding student at Fintona Ladies College, with many interesting drawings, cartoons and comments from fellow students many of whom came from prestigious local homes and others who served in WWI; the album also includes postcards, newspaper clippings and pre-war written musings from people such as Lt Stanley Joseph Brewer who served in Gallipoli before taking a commission in the Royal Flying Corps; Lt Leslie John Brewer, 37th Battalion who was twice wounded in action; Lt Stirling Alexander McWilliam, 9th Lighthorse, killed in action at Gallipoli, Capt Francis Alwyn Leslie, 4th Pioneer Battalion, killed in action at Pozieres; Lt Douglas 'Doug' Oswald Shiels, 59th Battalion served as an Officer in WWII and is listed in Australia's Who's Who; Capt George Frederick Fitzgerald, 5th Battalion, awarded Military Cross. Pages have all come loose from the spine, tears to edges of some pages, fair - very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90