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Antique & Collectables (Inspections: Section 3)

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ID - 454219 - A Royal Doulton Lambeth (England) stoneware art nouveau flask/flagon with handle, decorated ribboned garland

Cork in place to mouth

ID - 454220 - A Mel Fraser (Contemporary, Australian) 'Hole' art glass paperweight, with a mottled, oil-like suspended blue sheen cased in clear and pale blue glass with a hole to centre in typical form, signed to base

ID - 454221 - A red white and blue Moorcroft trial playing card vase by Vicki Lovatt, signed to base and dated 7/3/(20)12

ID - 454222 - A handsome strand of blue-grey lustrous pearls in ovoid shape, with knots between, with a sterling silver slide clasp with the Chinese character for good luck (fu), marked 925

ID - 454223 - A charming antique brass commemorative Lipton's tea caddy, marked for the 'British Empire Exhibition 1924'

Two dents to base, other small surface dents, presents beautifully

ID - 454224 - A Jiffy Way antique egg weigher/sorter

ID - 454225 - A very unique ostrich egg decorated with a stamps of Namibia designs. A very interesting piece.

ID - 454226 - A beautiful yellow crystal bead necklace

ID - 454227 - A vintage timber mounted metal match holder or plaque, for wall mounting or self standing, with a packet of rare Japanese matches advertising the teppanyaki & okonomiyaki restaurant chain 'Chibo'

[Matchbox would need to be emptied if posted]

ID - 454228 - A rare 'Piprin' (Australia) citrus fruit wine beverage bottle, c.1929-1930, with original metal screw cap top with cork lining, marked 'PIPRIN', 'AGM REG NO 8105 T 842', and

Piprin Limited appears to be a very short lived company - from 1929 to 1931 - who endeavoured to make citrus based fruit wines in Australia

ID - 454229 - A Jim Beam '100 Months Old' musical Sydney Opera House novelty decanter, c.1977

Empty of contents; some minor wear, music box in working condition

ID - 454230 - A collection of early and vintage postcards featuring First Nations peoples, including photographs and artworks, including two from Tasmania, all in sleeves, some used/inscribed, each approx. 13.5cm (W) x 9.5cm (L)

ID - 454231 - An antique pocket watch shaped ink pad with insignia and initials housed inside

ID - 454232 - An antique brass field microscope in quality timber box with several glass slides, as found with patina and in need of repair, optics are not clear, microscope measures 15cm high and box measures:

Microscope attributed to botanist Maria Louisa Wilkinson (b. 1883 - d.1967), graduate of Christchurch University in early 20th century.

ID - 454233 - A baby pink girdle by Gross support, featuring lace up size, internal support and metal hook fasteners

sizing estimate large
Measured whilst opened out

ID - 454234 - An antique or vintage handmade goat's collar and bell, marked 'G. R' with remnants of red paint, made of a thin bent timber, wooden peg, metal bell and polished bone clapper

As found in well loved rustic condition, still sounds excellent

ID - 454235 - A charming Jacqueline Knight (Contemporary, Canberran) 'Sodalime Glassblowing Studios' green and purple suspended colour leaf dish

Sodalime glass is the product of Jacqueline Knight, a contemporary Canberran glass artist who has studied and taught in the US and Australia, and is manager of Production and Commissions at the Canberra Glassworks, Kingston

Perfect condition, with original clear sticker to base

ID - 454236 - A pair of Doulton Lambeth (England) Slaters patent blue and brown salt glazed floral ceramic jugs, in excellent condition

ID - 454237 - Amy Khan Russell (contemporary, American) brooch featuring an circular ceramic disc with hand painted profile of a woman after Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939, Czech), around which are set coloured stones, presumably citrine and topaz, setting marked '925' to back, may be worn as a brooch or pendant

ID - 454238 - A beautiful Aaron Lufkin Dennison (Birmingham) rose gold cased single sovereign case, with monogrammed front, marked to spring case rim 'Made in England. Gold Cased. Guaranteed to wear 20 years', interior extensively marked for maker with lovely star, moon, and sun marks

Top spring pin to open missing; otherwise excellent antique condition

ID - 454239 - Amy Khan Russell (contemporary, American) brooch featuring an circular disc with print of ginger jar above a multicoloured bead and a pendant cushion cut yellow-coloured stone, presumably citrine, setting marked '925' to back, may be worn as a brooch or pendant

ID - 454240 - A pretty Tiffany & Co. (American) pendant necklace

Marked Tiffany & Co. to loop and body of key with 925, chain marked 925 and Tiffany & Co., presumed authentic, total weight approx. 3g
Pendant length: 3cm
Chain length:

ID - 454241 - A beautiful lapis lazuli beaded necklace, restrung with a hand knotted blue silk string, with gold tone spring bayonet style clasp

ID - 454242 - Amy Khan Russell (contemporary, American) pendant featuring an oval bone plaque with hand painted dragonfly, set with coloured stones, presumably turquoise, citrines and an eliat stone one a pear-shaped pendant, setting marked '925' to back, chain marked 295 , may be worn as a brooch or a pendant

ID - 454243 - A rare and unusual antique brass stamp, used by the Bank of Van Diemen's Land, c.1823-1891, stating 'Pay Manager of the ____ or Order Value in Account with the Bank of Van Diemen's Land Hobart Town ____ Manager'

In good antique condition, some patination, reads cleanly and clearly

ID - 454244 - A curious little wall mountable plate from the early to mid 1800's criticizing the UK corn tax.

ID - 454245 - A pair of handmade silver tone hoop earrings, each with applied detail and an oval cut bezel set stone to top, possibly peridot, possibly sterling silver, total weight approx. 9g

Appears unmarked

ID - 454246 - A stunning collection of early 20th-century (c.1908 - 1918) gift and greeting cards including Australian and International
all as found, age-related wear

ID - 454247 - A collection of three necklaces
Including - A mother of pearl necklace and a shell necklace made up of very tiny green shells with a number of strands intertwined.

ID - 454248 - Four miniature Kutani (Japanese) miniature porcelain bowls, including a blue & white bowl with black and gilt interior, a red ground and gilt bowl, a famille verte enamelled bowl, and a classic Kutani porcelain ground bowl with bird on a branch

Hairline cracks developing on bird bowl, but appear stable
Largest:

ID - 454249 - An excellent antique pipe, featuring a figural 'Moor's Head' type bowl, likely meerschaum with an amber or copal mouthpiece, in a leather case

In used condition, with burn marks to bowl, discolouration and roughness, crazing along mouthpiece

ID - 454250 - Four beautiful gold tone pendants, each with stones surrounded by white stones in a pronged setting, including three with dark wine red stones and one with a dark blue stone

Each but blue stone marked to bale, presumed 925 with gold plating; blue stone appears unmarked
Each approx.:

ID - 454251 - Moonstone and agate bracelet

ID - 454252 - Five pieces of tortoiseshell jewellery, including two large curling bangles, two very fine thin bangles, and a delicate ring

Small signs of hand working of the material, wrinkling along one of the larger bangles, two very small losses to ring
Largest diameter:

ID - 454253 - A very rare 1930's Australian children's from the 'SUNNY SOUTH SERIES' (Rosella shape) by John, the only accountable copies of these books are found in the National Library.

Condition considering age is good, but shows some signs of storage and age,

ID - 454254 - A long Mimco necklace

ID - 454255 - A set of four matching Chiswell Dinning stools with a geometric upholstery

ID - 454256 - A Veg Dye Afghan Chobi rug
161M X 102M Stock 540

ID - 454257 - A small vintage chest of drawers with metal hardware

ID - 454258 - A vintage, signed Canberra Raiders NRL supporters ball, signatures include Ricky Stewart, Gary Belcher, Laurie Daley and one other indistinguishable signature, as found

ID - 454259 - A large resin Guinness toucan

ID - 454260 - A small table with under shelving made from metal and timber.

ID - 454261 - A dashing pair of vintage timber clogs

ID - 454262 - A set of vintage anodised aluminium travel tumblers ��� Retro Picnic Mugs Hong Kong.
Eight in total with a bottle opener - as found

ID - 454263 - A vintage collection of cassette tapes with travel cases
as found, all untested

ID - 454264 - A collection of vintage model railway buildings and building parts, including metal Hornby-Dublo (England) and Kibri (Germany)

All as found

ID - 454265 - A large Sharpe Bros. (Australia & New Zealand) 'Health Beverage' stoneware jug, with hole in back, possibly retrofitted for a lamp base

ID - 454266 - A set of five art glass wine glasses with blue and green stems

ID - 454267 - Two beautiful sets of four trumpet champagne glasses featuring star-etched design and ripple effect

ID - 454268 - Jack Shahine (contemporary, Australian) colourful still life of flowers in a blue pot, oil on board, SLR 'J Shahine'

Dimensions of frame

ID - 454269 - Rustic Timber A-Frame Wine Rack - Holds 40 Bottles! Sold As Found
H: 90cm. W: 50cm

ID - 454270 - Nine books of The Collection of Australian Stamps editions 1981 - 1990

ID - 454271 - A lovely mid-century spherical lamp, with a ceramic base.

Not tested.

ID - 454272 - Robert 'King' Crawford (1929-2018, Australian) abstract expressionist painting, oil on board, SLR 'R King-Crawford', in a heavy ornate frame painted silver

Dimensions of frame

ID - 454273 - An antique look Chinese 'kitchen ming' dish, with loosely applied blue decoration to surface, attr. 19th century

Good antique condition, remnants of red seal to base

ID - 454274 - A early 20ths century copy of the Brother's Grimm 'Golden Goose' Collins. Condition is good.

A copy of 'Sunshine for 1890' edited by W. Meynell Whittemore. Houses an illegible inscription to inner cover. Condition is in need of restorative repairs, none the less an interesting book.

Comes with a copy of 'The Wheat Princess' by Jean Webster c. early 20th century.

ID - 454275 - A contemporary ceramic rectangular vase with an interesting glaze

ID - 454276 - An Ercol (England) Old Colonial style corner shelf cabinet.

ID - 454277 - A large original artwork of coastal scene, marked to verso 'Storm on the Coast', in vibrant greens, blues and browns, frame as found with minor marks

ID - 454278 - An interesting collection of antique hand-written steam vessel engineering ephemera, including a survey book containing indexed notes on various steam ships from 1899 to 1911, and engineer's reports from the Marine Department of Queensland for the 'Woy Woy Maryborough' Queensland government steam vessel dated from 1921 to 1926. Includes Brampton Island investigation survey and tourist resort maps

ID - 454279 - A collection of vintage leather bags.

One Palawear brown lizard skin bag
A master-made handbag
One crocodile skin

ID - 454280 - A vintage handmade hot air ballooning handmade instrument set in timber case, consisting of a Smiths (England) KAA 1501 K altimeter, a Ball (America) model no. 502 variometer, and a Modutec (England) temperature gauge, all mounted in a timber and perspex case with a 'No Smoking' sign below, circa 1980s

Ex Canowindra, NSW; untested

ID - 454281 - Jack Shahine (contemporary, Australian) colourful still life of flowers in a blue pot, oil on mirrored glass, SLR 'J Shahine', in a heavy gold tone frame

Dimensions of frame

ID - 454282 - A pair of vintage leather bags including one Faingen Sydney snake brown skin and one Ginza Reptile black crocodile skin.

Largest measures
30 length
16 cm in height.

ID - 454283 - Lotte G��tzlaff (active 1920s/32s, German), delicate papercut of a couple in evening dress, SLR 'Lotte Lotte G��tzlaff

As Found, discolouration to paper, including possible acid migration

Dimensions of frame

ID - 454284 - A contemporary ceramic rectangular vase with an interesting glaze

ID - 454285 - A heavy controlled bubble clear glass paperweight

ID - 454286 - A large and decorative cast iron door knocker featuring a lions head

ID - 454287 - Wykeham Perry (1936-2021, Australian) Untitled (a view of Sydney harbour from North HeAD), oil on canvas, SLL 'Wykeham Perry', stretched and unframed

ID - 454288 - M Plotkin (active mid-20th century), a depiction of a rustic house with tower, oil on canvasboard, SLR 'M Plotkin'

Dimensions of frame

ID - 454289 - A timber artist easel, appears as new in box, for painting or for display

ID - 454290 - A mixed assortment of Asian decorative wares, including a Chinese enamelled vase in bright tones, a cloisonne dragon vase, a beautifully enamelled porcelain butterfly teacup, two Japanese saucers in Kutani style, and a delightful miniature ceramic teapot, total 6pcs

Largest (vase):

ID - 454291 - Charles Billich (b 1934, Croatian/Australian) 'My Melbourne', signed limited edition print after an original painting, editioned 17/500, titled and signed 'Charles Billich' in pencil under print margin

As Found: no glass to frame, minor light marks, mostly to mountboard

Dimensions of frame

ID - 454292 - A fun and funky art glass vase featuring multiple coloured stripes

ID - 454293 - A quality antique timber box, with silver tone handles to side and a brass lever lock marked with 'VR PATENT' around a crown

In very good vintage condition, no key; marks of former timber inserts

ID - 454294 - A large timber jewellery box with four drawer compartments

ID - 454295 - An assortment of faux pearl jewellery, including four necklaces and two pairs of earrings

ID - 454296 - Five charming key pendants, including four diamante studded keys and a sterling silver marcasite key pendant, and two silver tone bow brooches

One stone missing from one key; otherwise excellent
Longest:

ID - 454297 - A silver pendant with a large purple stone marked 294

ID - 454298 - A pale amethyst.
13g
Just over 3cm in width

ID - 454299 - A Japanese etched glass teapot, with simple floral decoration, a bamboo handle, and six matched cups on footed bases

Some very fine chips to spout; teapot dimensions:

ID - 454300 - Four quality pieces of religious ephemera, including a ceramic and a metal Christ on the Cross, a timber cross pendant, and a metal and pink beaded rosary

Largest cross:

ID - 454301 - A vintage Mitchell (France) 306 fishing reel
as found

ID - 454302 - An antique style brass pocket sextant in timber case, with box marked 'Made for Royal Navy', the sextant marked 'Kelvin & Hughes, London, 1917'

Box dimensions:

ID - 454303 - Four vintage bottle openers, including two Carlton, Foster's Lager, and Victoria Bitter branded pieces, an Abbot's Lager rustic opener, and a moving two-part bottle opener

All in good used condition, patination present but text legible

ID - 454304 - A Nikon D80 digital camera with Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm lens and carry case
as found, no battery, untested

ID - 454305 - An antique style brass compass in timber case, with box marked 'Thos. J. Evans, London, Brunton Compass', compass marked 'Makers to the Queen, London, 1920'

Box dimensions:

ID - 454306 - A 19th Century cedar four poster double frame attributed to have originally come from Tasmania
as found, minor restoration required
Headboard measured

ID - 454307 - Richard Linton (b1935, Australian) 'The Founding of Melbourne 30 August 1835', signed limited edition print after an original painting, signed 'Richard Linton' and editioned 35/1500 in pencil under print margin, blind embossed 'Richard Linton Editions' lower right corner, accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity to verso

As Found: signs of light discolouration including 'bluing'

Dimensions of frame

ID - 454308 - A vintage ceiling light fixture with beveled glass design, as found untested

ID - 454309 - A rare Phillips Bakelite pancake speaker designed by Louis Kalff c.1920
as found, for restoration

ID - 454310 - A contemporary ceramic rectangular vase with an interesting glaze

ID - 454311 - A vintage 1974 Orrefors (Sweden) 'Temple rue de la Victoire' collectible plate from the 'Famous Places of Worship' series designed by John Selbing, with engraving details filled with pure gold, in original box

ID - 454312 - A beautiful French antique style Corbeille double bed frame with pastel pink brocade upholstery and gilded details
headboard measured
as found, for restoration

ID - 454313 - A striking red and blue art glass vase

ID - 454314 - A set of 'The Great Composers', fifteen books, each accompanied by a recording on vinyl, published by Fabbri & Partners Ltd (London, 1966), in a custom cardboard box

Dimensions of box

ID - 454315 - A antique French oak wall mounted hall stand with wrought iron hooks and carved details
as found, for restoration

ID - 454316 - Artist Unknown, surreal figure in grey, oil on canvas, no visible signature, stretched and ready to hang

As Found: signs of mildew or mould to verso, cracking and some uneven stretching to paint surface

ID - 454317 - Artist Unknown, a Balinese harvest scene, oil on canvas, SLR (indistinct), accompanied by a print featuring cranes after an original Oriental screen

Dimensions of painting frame

ID - 454318 - Three prints for re-framing, including two illustrating the first race courses of WA and SA, and a third of terrace houses

As Found, marks and a tear to paper of one racing print, could be covered on framing

Dimensions of framed prints

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