Catalogue
Colac-Melbourne Amateur '100', 1926, prize fob in enamel and gold (9ct; 8.11g; 26mm), reverse inscribed, 'R.Beauchamp/4 (HRS.)/57 (MNS.)/57 (SDS.)'; Hobart Amateur Cycling Club, prize fob in voided gilt (9ct; 5.51g; 31x35mm), by W (Willis), reverse inscribed, 'H.A.C.C/50 Mile Test./2nd Fastest Time/won by/R F Beauchamp/2-10-26'; Launceston - Hobart Amateur Race, 1931, in voided enamel and gold (9ct; 5.95g; 26mm), by Bradshaw, ring top suspension, obverse inscribed, 'Launceston - Hobart/1931', reverse inscribed, 'Amateur Race/Dunlop Perdriau Co. Donors/Won By/R.Beauchamp/Time/H. M. S./6. 47. 46/2.11.31'. Gilt wearing in places on second medal, good very fine. (3)
Estimate $600
SOLD $550
The Australian Bicentennial Commemorative Medallion Series, proof set of six medallions in sterling silver (ASW = 12.50 ounces). FDC.
Estimate $500
SOLD $460
Tasmania, Hobart Town, hat or helmet badge in white metal (83 x 105mm) together with Hobart Town City Police button (25mm) the badge with brass number (21) attached, used from 1857. Mounted for display on wooden map of Australia, good very fine and very rare. (2)
Estimate $1,600
SOLD $1,700
Tasmania Police Force, helmet plate (KC) in brass (92x100mm), the first style of helmet plate with King's Crown worn by Tasmania Police Force from c1901 to 1945 and very rare, together with a brass number 597 as worn on collar, both mounted under glass in a black timber frame (approx 39x54.5cm), and above this pair is a b&w photo of policemen with rifles at the ready and wearing the helmet plate. The helmet plate fine, the rest extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
Australia and British metal badges, shoulder and hat badges mostly, George V to Elizabeth II period, described on sale cards as purchased msotly from Status International. Fine - uncirculated. (approx 90)
Estimate $800
SOLD $650
Great Britain, 46th (South Devonshire) Regiment of Foot, 1830-55, officer's shoulder belt plate in gilt and white metal. Some hairlines and marks on back plate, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $1,000
Passed in
H.M.A.S Sydney, large bronze plaque (29.5x21.1cm), designed by C.H.Eccles and cast by Amor, featuring the Sydney riding to the left through rough seas and below in the border, 'H.M.A.S Sydney'. Good very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $360
Light Infantry Officer's Sword, Victorian 1827 pattern, with metal guard and pommel and ray skin wrapped handle, decorated steel blade with single fuller and blade length approx 84cm, marked on ricasso 'Samuel/Brothers/Ltd/Outfitters/London', with polished metal scabbard with two belt suspension rings. Some oxidation marks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $750
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Germany, Imperial naval sword, approximate overall length 93cm, decorated blade marked by maker on ricasso, 'W.K&C' (Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie), blade length approx 77.5cm with single fuller, fold over brass guard with anchor and with fold over section to remove blade from scabbard, with lions head pommel with one red and one green gemstone for eyes, with ivory wire wrapped handle, leather scabbard with decorated brass fittings with two suspension rings. Very fine.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $1,800
Germany, Imperial naval dagger, approximate overall length 34cm, blade marked by maker on ricasso, 'G.B&C', blade length approx 20cm with double fuller, brass guard with anchor both sides and with push clip to remove blade from scabbard and with brass crown on pommel, with ivory handle, brass scabbard with decorated engraving and with two suspension rings. Very fine.
Estimate $2,500
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General Officer's Scimitar, steel decorated blade featuring GVR symbol, blade length approx 83cm, with brass guard and bone-like covered handle but missing screw designs, with nickel-plated scabbard with two suspension rings. Blade with some small edge nicks and scabbard with some oxidation, otherwise fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
Orthodox Crucifix, 18th-19th century, brass byzantine style crucifix with traces of white and blue enamel, set in on a red velvet backdrop in an ornate gilt wooden frame. Extremely fine.
Estimate $500
Passed in
Thailand, 17th-18th century, bronze filled Sakyamuni Buddha head with usnisa flame top, Sukhothai style, mounted on a wooden block. Dark brown patina, very fine.
Estimate $700
SOLD $600
Vietnam, Annam, (15th Century), stoneware vase with grey glaze and underglazed blue decorations, mandala-like pattern around neck, floral and folial motif around shoulders, and a pointed shield pattern around the base. Attractive and extremely fine.
Estimate $1,000
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Vietnam, Annam, 14/15th century Celadon ware wine ewer (14cm), light green glaze with flower designs in cartouche on both sides. Extremely fine.
Estimate $600
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Japan, late 19th century, ivory figure of a standing Hotei/Buddha, smiling, holding large sack and staff, signed at base, (10.5cm high). Extremely fine.
Estimate $2,500
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China, late 19th century, ivory carved Buddha, seated smiling, holding flower, with child on shoulder, (70mm high). Very fine.
Estimate $900
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China, Han Dynasty, (202 B.C. - 220 A.D.), terracotta polychrome Hu jar with lid, the jar possesses a wide globular body supported by a short, wide, stout flat base, tapering int an elongated neck with a wide mouth, the lid has a slight dome shape, the meeting edges possess light turqoise bands, the body is split into 5 registers, both vessel and lid are decorated with abstract floral and Kui patterns. Pigment loss in areas, earthy deposits inside vessel, very fine.
Estimate $500
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Hasselblad 500C/M, 1957-1970, medium format camera, with Hasselblad Magnifying Hood Chimney Finder, Carl Zeiss Planal 2.8/80mm lens, 21 and 55mm extension tubes. Camera needs servicing, body and lens very fine.
Estimate $5,000
Passed in
Australian Stamps, a selection of pre-federation c.1850's state stamps, plus 1913 - 1936 Australia, including several varieties of George V, and mint blocks, all neatly displayed in a binder album with owner's handwritten annotations. Used - MUH. (100s)
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $900
Australian Stamps, 1938-1953, a thorough collection inclduding errors and varieties, some mint blocks and full sheets, plus two FDC's, all thoughtfully laid out in a binder album with owner's handwritten annotations. Used - MUH. (100s)
Estimate $600
SOLD $1,300
Australian Stamps, 1985-2000, used and mint, multiple sets and blocks, mini sheets, booklets, collectable covers, housed in 5 albums, plus a 1988 AusPost Bicentennial Collection folder, and a clip seal bag of sets and booklets (80). Used - MUH. (1000s)
Estimate $800
SOLD $480
Australia Post, year books, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005. MUH. (25 sets)
Estimate $500
SOLD $360
World Stamps, Australian states, territories, and islands, British Commonwealth, plus Papua New Guinea decimal issues, sheets, and blocks, and Stamp Week 1980 mini sheets. Used - MUH. (approx 1000)
Estimate $600
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World Stamps, pre-decimal issues from Nauru, Norfolk Island, Papua, New Guinea, and the North West Pacific Isles. Fine used - MUH. (100s)
Estimate $1,000
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Australia and New Zealand, collector sheets 1983-1990, organised by year in 6 ring binder albums, AusPost year books 1982, 1987, 1989, 1990 (2), 1991, 1993, 1993 Deluxe (2), NZPost year book 1990, 1988 Seoul olympics commemorative stamp booklets (2), plus seven seas publishing sheets of Australia and New Zealand stamps in two folders, and FDC's. Used - MUH. (1000's)
Estimate $500
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World Stamps, from a variety of nations, first day covers housed in 13 ring binder albums, ranging from c.1950's-c.1990's. MUH. (100s)
Estimate $500
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World Stamps, an incredibly extensive and comprehensive A to Z country collection, housed in 33 stock books, with the owner's handwritten lists of each country, some anotated, ranging from the 19th century to modern. Used - MUH. (1000s)
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $720
Oceania, stamp sheets, some full but mostly partial ranging from pre-decimal to decimal; of note is the 1934 FDC Trans Tasman airmail half sheet, rare. MUH. (41)
Estimate $800
SOLD $1,200
World stamps, pre-decimal collection featuring Transvaal (1906-1914), Great Britain (1906), New Zealand (1940, 1948 and 150th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi); assorted New Zealand postcards unsorted; includes two 1904 4d bi-coloured stamps showing Lake Taupo with marked displacement of the central theme to the right. Used - MUH. (100s)
Estimate $500
SOLD $500