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WWII, trench art brass ashtray, the base cut off from a 25 Pounder casing and fitted with three cigarette holders, one holder loose but included with lot, some of the markings on the base are, '25 Pr/II/62/MC/1941/CF' and with two broad arrows one above the initials FB, in the centre of the ashtray is mounted a large bullet with casing intact. Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
WWII, Spitfire over Australia ashtray, features a brass Spitfire mounted on an arm that extends over a brass map of Australia ashtray, the base with four short legs. Fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $80
WWII, Lockheed Hudson ashtray, features a Lockheed Hudson mounted on a curved arm that extends over an ashtray, the whole display in bronze, no props on the engines, maybe never fitted. Needs cleaning, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $90
WWII, Lockheed Lightning ashtray, features a Lockheed aircraft on a curved arm supported above a map of Australia ashtray with a kangaroo at the right hand bottom corner, all nickel plated. Some plating missing, otherwise fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $100
WWII, silver container probably used as an ashtray with a lift-out stand, said to be from Changi POW Camp, the container with the silver hallmark of Carrington (& Co), 130 Regent St W. Very fine.
Estimate $130
SOLD $80
Presentation award, featuring an aircraft atop a metal extension pole that fits into a domed base and painted on one side of the base is, 'S-43/Sikorsky/Amphibion', on the opposite side is painted, 'Presented To/R.A.Rutherford/Nov.24th 1936', under the base is marked in relief, 'C. Crowley & Sons/Sydney'; also a trench art triangular shaped white metal ashtray with a small aircraft at one end, this with part of tail missing. The mounted aircraft missing decals and damaged with some missing bits, otherwise very good; the second item fine except for damage to aircraft. (2)
Estimate $50
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Trench art, vase made from the brass from shell casings, no markings (approx ht 22cm). Very fine.
Estimate $50
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Australia, WWI, trench art napkin rings, featuring handcrafted wide rings and at the front of each is an Australian Rising Sun collar badge, all in plated silver (2, one 43mm, the other 40mm). Very good; very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Australia, WWII, blue enamelled two pint water bottle with cork and metal stopper, wool felt cover and leather carrier with shoulder strap, on one side of the leather carrier is impressed, 'F. S. Ltd. 1941', on the opposite side leather carrier is stamped, 'E.J with upright arrow above' and also 'D upright arrow D', on the front straps is printed in black ink, 'VX55410' on the top strap and 'Sapper L. G. Haynes.' on the bottom strap; also Army Parachutist badge in off white on khaki background. Oxidation on metal stopper, otherwise good fine. (2)
Estimate $60
SOLD $60
Australia, WWII, blue enamelled two pint water bottle with cork and metal stopper, wool felt cover and leather carrier with shoulder strap, on one side of the leather carrier is impressed, 'F. S. Ltd. 1941', on the opposite side leather carrier is stamped, 'M.D with upright arrow above' and also 'D upright arrow D', on the back of the canvas part of the shoulder strap is inked, 'TX5301'. Very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
Australia, c1995, pair of green plastic water bottles, each in DPCU pouch and attached to a webbed belt, each pouch is numbered but these faded, penned on the inside of the webbed belt is what appears to be, 'D.Dries/112982'; also Army tin billy can in canvas holder with brackets on back for fitting to belt. Fine. (2)
Estimate $50
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WWII, military canvas bucket sacks with heavy rope handles, one side of each sack has the printed details, 'G.P & Co/D upright arrow D/1943'. Fine. (2)
Estimate $50
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Australia, WWI, an original AIF large canvas kit bag with three large brass eyelets and a Lockwood lock (no key), stencilled in black ink on one side are the soldier's Army details, '936/Sergt D.Maclean (name mis-spelt should be McLean, see naming on bottom)/First. Australian/Division', and on the bottom, 'Ser D McL/936'. With some stain marks and ageing, otherwise fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Australia, RAN Bosun's whistle, in nickel silver, stamped 'Aussie/Rider & Bell'. A few handling marks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Australia, WWII, Army whistle in bronze, by Premier Wire Works, Melbourne, Australia, one side with upright arrow above 1943, with attached leather strap for attaching to uniform. With small lead solder mark on back edge, otherwise fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $60
WWII, trench art, large upright bullet in centre with metal containers on each side, possible salt and pepper shakers although one has no entry opening at base and top hole is blocked, all chromed and seated on a shaped enamelled timber stand; small acrylic display board (approx 17.5x14cm), with large bullet and cartridge case supports at each side, both the cases marked on the base, 'L C 1 7', on each acrylic wraparound on each bullet is a gilt painted Rising Sun collar badge (KC) and across the centre of the acrylic board is a gilt painted Rising Sun hat badge (KC). Very good - fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Australia, WWII, trench art, bronze scimitar shaped letter opener with a .303 bullet and casing as the handle, the bullet casing is marked 'M/R/C/30/3'; also RAN nickel silver boatswain's whistle with upright arrow symbol on each side of the ball, scratched on one side is the name, 'A/B Lock'. The first item bronze needs cleaning, otherwise fine; the second item with spotty toning, otherwise fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Binoculars, small pair of opera style binoculars marked by maker, 'Lossl & Cie/In Wien', in small leather purse-like holder and this fits into a small khaki bag with flap and khaki cloth shoulder strap, the flap has two closing clips but both loose and one missing a stud, the inside of the flap has the penned name, 'TAIT'. The binoculars very fine, the leather purse poor and the shoulder bag very fine except for missing bits. (lot)
Estimate $50
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Australia, WWII, Bino Prismatic No. 5 MkIV binoculars, with D upright arrow D imprint, Ser No 46613, painted in khaki with original canvas neck strap. Much paint worn off, otherwise fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Nautical telescope, in brass with 4-section pull-out and closing knob on viewer, length when closed 20.5cm and when open 34cm. Small edge bump at front end, otherwise fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $100
Australia, WWI, collapsible trench periscope, the scope has six extendable metal rings and at the top is a large angled mirror and at the viewing end is a smaller angled mirror; also Great Britain, WWII, Army Medical pattern large water bottle, with cork and metal stopper, wool felt cover and leather carrier with strap connecting to a canvas section for carrying over shoulder, together with a small metal cup. The first item is heavily oxidised and in poor condition but still functional, the second item is good very fine. (2)
Estimate $70
SOLD $160
WWII, Army monocular, marked at one end, 'Monoc. Pris. NsIL.P/Heath & Co Ltd/Nr A337/D upright arrow D' and on the other end with an upright arrow; also 2 metal items, both with partial cards that indicate the items were recovered from a Japanese ship sunk on July 30, 1942 with proceeds to RAN Relief Fund, also a b&w photograph of the inside of a submarine and on the back under an RAN symbol it says, 'This is to certify that the bearer of this card operated the controls of the periscope in the Japanese Midget Submarine sunk in Sydney Harbour on May 31st, 1942.'; also a miniature lead plane, appears to be a Spitfire. Very good - fine. (5)
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
Australia, WWII, rubber gas mask with attached tube leading to container of chemical neutralizing agent stored in a khaki webbed bag with webbed shoulder strap, on the mask is marked 'SerNo. 82' and 'Kenworth/11/41', on the webbed bag is written, 'S/N 267' and printed 'Aust No 2', also written on one side is '267'. The mask is damaged and of poor condition, the container and carry bag very good.
Estimate $50
SOLD $110
WWII, military field telephone, in metal container with winder at side, on the lid is affixed a circular disc that reads, 'QGR/1093/PT', and printed on the edge in ink, 'N1845J5T', on the handset is a lever marked, 'Press To Speak', with a khaki webbed shoulder strap. The case in poor condition with bumps and loss of paint, otherwise good.
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Australia, Wireless Station in carry case (approx size L770xW15.5xH29cm), marked, 'Cases Transit A510/Wireless Station/TSE W 8-519/D D/1955 Ser.No. 915', and on the back is written, '276107 10 9/10 Cadet Bn Hornsby/(word that looks like [Leonard]) Bn NSW', together with full plans detailed on 6 large pages for the Wireless Station marked, 'Army Design Establishment, Australian Military Forces'. The case with webbed strapping carry handle but extremely heavy, needs cleaning, otherwise fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $240
Great Britain, WWII, Army Rangefinder, metal tag on item reads, 'Rangefinder No 12/Mark III/Barr & Stroud Ltd/No 9401/1940', no tripod, with carry case, no handle and locking mechanism not working. Case and Rangefinder need cleaning, small piece of material missing from Rangefinder, otherwise very good.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
H.M.A.S. Sydney, voided souvenir badge in gilt and enamel (29x29mm), together with Souvenir card of issue. The card damaged, the badge with gilt toned, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
Australia, WWII, trench art white metal cut-out of a part circular section on a rectangular base, the circular section inscribed with a Rising Sun style badge with a tank in the centre and in the scrolls, '7th DIV./CAV.REGT./A-I-F', part of the Rising Sun is painted, around the border of the circular section is inscribed, 'Palestine. Egypt. Suez Canal. Cyprus. Syria. New Guinea.', on the reverse is inscribed, 'NX36082/CPL.R.G.HALE./C SQNN./7 DIV. CAV. REGT/A.I.F.'. Scratches to smooth surface and some loss of paint, otherwise fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $70
WWII, trench art, kangaroo cast in brass and fitted to a movable silvered rod that fits into the head of a 50 calibre bullet with cartridge intact, these both silvered, the base of the cartridge marked U 4 3 (South Africa Mint, Pretoria, 1943) (tot length approx 36cm). Fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $50
HMS Anzac, wall plaque handcrafted and painted in plaster (14x18.5cm), the back epoxy filled, fitted onto a timber wall hanging shield (18x22.5cm), the plaque is held onto the shield fitted between two small nails but one nail missing. Most painted areas stained or lacquering discoloured and needs rejuvenation, otherwise fine.
Estimate $50
Passed in