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Greece, 2004 Athens Olympics memorabilia, posters (4), pins (5), satchels (2), window plush, belt pouch, pencil case, and calendar. Very fine - extremely fine. (15)
Estimate $80
Passed in
Beer tankard, made of Sheffield English pewter, opposite the handle there is an oval disc for inscribing a name, additionally there are 4 columns that are impressed in relief with the names and period of reign of the English Kings and Queens starting with William I 1066-1087 and finishing with Elizabeth II 1953-, each of these columns is divided by impressions of the heads of some of the Kings and Queens; Vintage Timber Case Cigarette Holder, lift lid with metal topped circular holders for 20 cigarettes, included are 13 Winfield filter tipped cigarettes, on the front of the case is a carved owl on a carved voided backing and beside the holder attached by a wire is another smaller case with matching carved voided front and a drawer at the rear, and at the top is a voided section containing an empty Brymay, Redheads safety matches packet (approx total case size 21.5x11x16cm). Very good; some enamel missing otherwise very good, a good renovation project.
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
Airlines of Australia, chromed model of a twin engine passenger aircraft stamped on both sides, 'VH-UZK' and 'Royal (King's Crown) Mail', fitted to a chromed curved rod attached to a chromed ashtray and this with an enamelled 'AOA/Airlines Of Australia' badge fitted at the front. The model aircraft missing both propellers and with rust bubbles and the ashtray also with rusting, otherwise good.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Souvenir spoons, silver plated and base metal, all in cases of issue, a variety of issues from a range of nations, plus a Christchurch letter opener. Good - very fine. (22 boxes)
Estimate $50
Passed in
Copperplate Print, "Phryne Going to the Bath as Venus", engraved by J.B. Allen after J.M.W. Turner, 1859-1861, printed by London, Virtue & Co. Ltd., with printed description. Rubber stamped in blue ink Bournemouth Public Library top corners, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $70
Passed in
Advertisment, Embossed woodblock print, 1920's, 'Cantonese Cuisine in Kyoto' for Hamamura, a restaurant in Kyoto, printed by Akai Fujibei (265mmx325mm). The print stuck to backing cardboard accompanied by text, the print extremely fine, barking dog eared top left edge, fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Japanese Woodblock Print, "View of Nihonbashi" by Risuke Nagano, 1898, depicting a view of the harbour and surrounds of Nihonbashi, all within black frame, with print information in Japanese on left margin (190mmx260mm). Minor fraying on left edge, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Vintage giraffe statue, in brass featuring a standing mother giraffe with her standing baby giraffe looking up to her, both fitted to a brass base (tot ht approx 18.5cm); Vintage Medieval Knight Statue, in metal, numbered 71 and made in Italy, screwed to a marble base; another similar but numbered 73 (both approx 16cm tall including base). All need cleaning, particularly the last two, otherwise the first very fine, the other two fine. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Vintage Capstan vesta cases, c1900, 2-piece brass cases (25x33mm), inscribed on lids, 'Tobacco/"Capstan"/Cigarettes', and on each base is a match striker. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $80
Passed in
Vintage book-style storage box, in timber (approx size 22.5x27.5x7.5cm) with catch-clip lock, front with crowned monogram of RW, inside felt lined. Wear to outside and a few digs on reverse, otherwise fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Linguaphone, Corso di'Italiano, course briefcase, books and language casettes, 1977, duolingo before applications existed. Slight staining on the briefcase, internal components all mint.
Estimate $50
Passed in
Bric'a'brac, an assorted drawer accumulation, notable includes two pairs of rayban sunglasses, Wallabies vs Springboks Rugby 2000 card holders (2), mineral samples, vintage Russian gold leaf booklet, assorted Greek Orthodox curios. Fair - extremely fine. (lot)
Estimate $80
SOLD $50