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China, 19th century, bronze ceremonial flag stand finial, cast with dragon head motifs, hinged clouds, engraved with floral and animal scenes, mounted on a marble sphere and associated bronze base, (81cm high). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $420
Ceramic ashtray of North Wiltshire Banking Company, five pounds 1835 by Sandhill, Leeds, England; IBNS, The Commonwealth Bank Trophy engraved by Kevin Foster, a series of other trophies mainly for ten pin bowling, nearly all in timber with fittings, all in one carton. Very fine. (approx 12)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Indonesia, General Simon H. Spoor, 1902- 1949 memorial in bronze (50mm). Patinated bronze, nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Pair of vintage small cut-glass decanters, around the top of each is decorated with patterned silver with a shield inscribed, 'AY/25.12.11' (appears to be a Christmas gift) (approx 20cm with lift-out lid). Both need cleaning, a few small chips where stoppers fit into top, one stopper repaired using a short silver stem, otherwise very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Pottery, includes Wedgwood blue Jasperware cherub putti dish and a similar blue Jasperware vase; Wedgwood Hathaway Rose Bone China trinket pot; Lucky White Heather from Tintagel by A.&S., Stoke-on-Trent, small Bone China jug; small trinket dish in blue with gold edge and pink floral decoration, on the back is marked, 'K. Mannall Boronia'. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Beer Tankard, large Georgian style in English pewter, made in Sheffield, England, one side inscribed, 'G. C. P/11.12.75'; another small beer cup in EPNS by Ragal, made in Australia; wine goblet in EPNS, with elaborate floral decoration; also gilt and enamel badge for The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes of New South Wales, Life Governor, numbered 3647, Hornsby R.S.L. Club badges for 1973, 1974 and 1975 in gilt and enamel, all numbered 1190. The second cup with some bends on circular base, otherwise very fine - good very fine. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Thailand, Thai Dha sword, carved and elaborately decorated teak wood handle and scabbard with curved metal guard and steel blade. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Nepal, large souvenir Gurkha Kukri knife with bone handle, decorative engraving on blade, housed in a decorative leather and brass sheath with four Nepalese coins fitted on the outside as well as other decorative attachments. Good very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $80
Asian boning knife and meat cleaver set, with timber and brass handles, in combined, patterned leather case for fitting to belt, the small knife blade marked 'DONI'. The brass fittings toned, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $50
Passed in
Vintage binoculars, four different and all small size, one named around the eye piece, 'Le Jockey Club, Paris', another named, 'La Ville, Paris', another in ivory, and another with black leather body and in a fitted leather case (this with some damage). The first with some damage and loss of leather on body, the second with leather cover missing on one side, the third with cracks and some small loss of ivory, the fourth with some light leather damage, all require restoration, good - fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Siam letter opener, a vintage Buddha in relief above SIAM (now Thailand) at the brass handle end above a black horn handle and a brass blade. Extremely fine.
Estimate $50
Passed in
Pith Helmet, c1940s, Wolseley pattern with ventilation dome at top, leather sweatband fitted (Vero's Detachable & Self Conforming Head Band Royal Letters Patent), cloth internal lining, in custom circular tin with baize lining and Australian stickers inside. Some foxing spots and internal wear, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $160
SOLD $100
V.B. Opaline, Florence, Empoli, 20th century, marbled green and brown glass pitcher, with applied twisted clear glass handle, made by the Veteria Barbieri glassworks, (230mm high). Very fine and attractive.
Estimate $70
Passed in
Italy, 20th century, large white Capodimonte four-footed vase, large flared spout, S-shaped handle, applied porcelain flowers, parcel gilt, marked 'Italy hand made' to base (660mm high). Very fine.
Estimate $70
Passed in
Marine Chronometer, by Hamilton, Lancaster PA, 1941, three tiered brass deck clock in a gimbal, silvered dial with black numerals, N.7002, in mahogany case with brass handles and glass cover, (19x19cm). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $400
Passed in
Indo-Persian, 19th century, pierced brass hand warmer interior sphere, hinged to reveal a gyroscopic gimbal, ornately designed with birds and flowers, (120mm diameter). Very fine with evidence of use.
Estimate $160
SOLD $100
Inuit, early 20th century, walrus tusk page turner, brown toning to the handle, (315mm long). Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Cutlery and picture frame, set of six sugar spoons; an Italian, plate silver serving spoon, and two serving spatulas; modern silver picture frame. Fine. (10)
Estimate $40
Passed in
Great Britain, .303 cartridge belt in leather, with four flap sections each containing 10 cartridges and two other flap sections containing five each, the buckle end of the belt impressed, 'BSA (Birmingham Small Arms Company) 1348'. Three brass flap securing stud holes broken and need repairing but studs still there, all studs and brass fittings with green oxidation, initials scratched onto buckle end of belt, otherwise fine.
Estimate $150
Passed in
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