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ID - 483378 - An amazing collection of vintage Australian newspapers, including the herald from the death of The King and the beginning of the new Queen Elizabeth 1952, The end of world war II 1945, and more!

Appear complete

one measured

ID - 483379 - Two circular panels with printed sentimental depictions of children and animals, composite panels with tasselled gold tone braid hangers

ID - 483380 - A vintage palm tree shaped wall panel assembled from shells

ID - 483381 - A varied collection of vintage and antique non-fiction books, including 'Alexandre the Great' by Ada Russel, and:
- 'Enquire Within upon Everything', Houlston and Wright, London, c.1864
- D.A. Mackenzie, 'Rome Through Five Centuries', Blackie & Son Ltd, London and Glasgow, 1928
- C. Maclaurin, 'Post Mortem. Essays, Historical and Medical', Jonathan Cape, London, 1923
Total
- W.H. Hudson, 'The Story of the Renaissance', George Harrap & Co, 1928
Total sixteen books

All as found

ID - 483382 - A large postcard album, filled with a large assortment of antique and vintage postcards including scenes of Australia and abroad including many Japanese cards and scenes from New Zealand and Samoa, plus Christmas cards, actresses, ships, cats and more!

ID - 483383 - A framed retro mid-century reproduction print depicting a Venetian canal scene

Dimensions of frame

ID - 483384 - A vintage advertising-style sign 'Kentucky Derby Blue Grass Bourbon', print on mirror

Dimensions of frame

ID - 483385 - A pair of vintage table lamps with metal stands and fabric shades

As found - Plugged in, lighted up, no further testing

ID - 483386 - A vintage advertising-style sign 'John's Private Bar Purveyor of Fine Spirits to Fine Friends', print on mirror

Dimensions of frame

ID - 483387 - A Wedgewood (England) 'Campana Urn' Vase designed by New Zealand architect Keith Murray in 1936, featuring celadon glazed body with white handles and foot, marked "Of Etruria KM Wedgwood and Barlaston, made in England", in beautiful condition with no losses and some light debris to base

ID - 483388 - A vintage Hugh McHugh vase with drip glaze in brown tones, signed 'H. McHugh Tasmania, 1933, 1b' to base, body in very good condition with significant losses to foot rim and base

ID - 483389 - A blue and white lot comprising a Delft display plate, lidded trinket boxes, coasters, canister and 1992 Floriade decorative tile

ID - 483390 - A charming pair of framed pheasant prints for your country estate, featuring 'Phasianus Versicolor (Green Pheasant), 'Phasianus Torquatus (Common Pheasant)' and 'Phasianus Colchicus (Ring Necked Pheasant)'

One with loose hanger; dimensions each:

ID - 483391 - Eunice Coles (active late 20th century, Australian) 'McConkey's Pub Bodalla', pastel on paper, SLR 'E Coles', artist stamp to verso

Dimensions of frame

ID - 483392 - d'Arcy Doyle (1932-2001, Australian) 'The Daisy Patch', large signed decorative print after an original painting, some minor signs of discolouration

Dimensions of frame

ID - 483393 - A gorgeous Kalmar (Australia) 'A45' pottery cockatoo, a rare model, in bright shades, with open sculpted foot

Excellent condition; small unglazed patch to tip of crest, minor developing crazing

ID - 483394 - A vintage "Diana" (Australia) drip glazed shell jug model number J-3-4, marked to base, plus a vintage "Nemadji" (USA) mini vase, unglazed with warm toned swirl, both pieces in beautiful condition

Shell jug measured:

ID - 483395 - An antique bizarre figural pink bisque porcelain teacup and saucer, attributed to Schafer & Vater (Germany), possibly called 'Alice in Wonderland' pattern

Repair to rim of cup, two chips to flowers of saucer rim
Saucer:

ID - 483396 - A Wedgwood (England) bone china dish, depicting green "Chinese Tigers" design with gold rim, in beautiful condition, some slight residue, in otherwise beautiful condition with no losses

ID - 483397 - An assortment of jewelry including a retro gold tone bracelet, a matching set of turquoise earrings and bead necklace, a jade buddha pendant, a three stone interchangeable silver pendant, and four pairs of earrings, all in good condition

Yellow square glass measured:

ID - 483398 - A set of three handmade pottery pomegranates in different sizes by artist Hedra Segal (Israel)

ID - 483399 - A 9ct gold and white stone ring, featuring a large central round cut stone in square cornered setting with textured band shoulders with two smaller stones inset, sz. 9

Total weight approx. 3.51g; with hallmarks for London, c.1985, with maker's mark to other side in trefoil, 375 mark partially rubbed away

ID - 483400 - A five stone 9ct gold ring, featuring two red stones, two diamonds, and one purple stone, marked "C.945" and "375" to inner band, in beautiful condition with some light signs of wear

Total weight: 1.47g
Ring size: 6

ID - 483401 - A guilloche enamel belt buckle with colourful floral design and gilt brass backing, some pitting and light cracking to surface, in overall beautiful condition

ID - 483402 - A flight of Goebel (Germany) golden coloured ceramic sparrows, including a large parent and child pair of Canaries on a branch, a small singing sparrow, and a 'Yellow Hammer' bird figurine

All appear in very good condition, tallest:

ID - 483403 - Two small Unterweissbach (German) porcelain figurines of couples in period attire, including a courting couple and a dancing couple, painted in gold, cobalt, and red tones, c.1958s - 1976

Largest:

ID - 483404 - An assortment of three interesting necklaces and pendants featuring a multi-coloured stone pendant with silver backing, a gorgeous abstract pearl pendant with red and yellow stones set in sterling silver with snake chain, and finally a large sculptural silver and gold tone pendant with black stone and a silver rope chain, displays some patina and chain is broken from pendant, otherwise all pieces are in beautiful condition

Largest pendant measured:

ID - 483405 - A pair of simple, metal industrial Scandinavian candle holders in two sizes made by Design House, Stockholm, stamped near base

ID - 483406 - A rare Royal Dulton (England) 'Night Watchmen' Kingsware flask, depicting silhouette of dog on side, with metal and cork stopper, marked to base, missing links of chain, some residue to base, in otherwise beautiful condition

Plus a piece of figurative fine porcelain, miniature Toby mug from 'The Leonardo Collection', marked to base, in good condition with no losses and some light debris to interior

Night Watchman measured:

ID - 483407 - A pair of vintage 9ct gold and pearl screw back earrings, marked to back, in beautiful condition

Total weight: 1.19g

ID - 483408 - A single vintage ceramic kookaburra bookend, in the style of Grace Seccombe, of Japanese manufacture with lovely 'burnt' style glaze and hand brushed details

Dimensions:

ID - 483409 - Two stunning shell necklaces, one including large cowries in beautiful condition

Dimensions of each approximately

ID - 483410 - An assortment of vintage and antique coins and medallions in two tins, including an English 1902 half crown coin with Edward VII head, a 'Windsor Castle' Queen Victoria reign medallion, and more

Medallion cracking, flaking; all in used condition, in two tins

ID - 483411 - Four Goebel (Germany) bird figurines, including two sharp eyed owls and two stoic penguins, all variously numbered

Some crazing; otherwise excellent, tallest:

ID - 483412 - A rare pair of Goebel (West German) porcelain emu figures, c.1979-1999

Both numbered 38 544 16 to base, marked 'Goebel W. Germany', one with collector's ID sticker
Each approx.

ID - 483413 - An antique bound copy of various issues of 'The Tatler', with issues dated from November 1st, 1709 to August 31st, 1710 in chronological order, with paper marbled endpapers and hand stitched binding

Attributed to the 18th century but exact issue date/circumstances unconfirmed; as found with significant wear and tear, but a fantastic reading copy
Dimensions:

ID - 483414 - A gold tone "Vitaly" ring (size 13), and a silver tone ring (size 9) with striking geometric design featuring cubic zirconia stones, both rings display some signs of use

ID - 483415 - A charming Lladro (Spain) 'Girl with Basket' 4665 porcelain figure

Handle to basket lost; otherwise very good

ID - 483416 - A collection of retro Hanstan (Australia) ceramic spice canisters with cork stoppers, c.1970s, including CInnamon, Allspice, Nutmeg, Cloves and Ginger

All signed to base, used condition, each approx.

ID - 483417 - Four Goebel (Germany) bird figurines, including a Bullfinch, Mockingbird, White Wagtail, and Long Tailed Titmouse

Chip under wing to titmouse, otherwise excellent
Tallest:

ID - 483418 - A large and well framed print after 'Ploughing' by Harold Septimus Power (New Zealand/Australian, b.1877 - d.1951), the original an oil on canvas, c. 1917, currently in the collection of the Bendigo Art Gallery, Victoria

ID - 483419 - Four vintage views of New York, one titled 'Skating in Central Park', SLR (indistinct), 1964, mix of decorative prints, signed reproductions and an original work

ID - 483420 - Three vintage landscapes, one an original cityscape, oil on canvas, SLR C Trevor

Dimensions of largest frame

ID - 483421 - An antique steel engraving after Jean Baptiste Greuze (1725-1805, French) 'Simplicity', engraved by Ferdinand Joubert, c1870s, minor discolouration

Dimensions of frame

ID - 483422 - A gorgeous set of small vintage glass bowls with silver toned bases, made in Italy, with matching large serving bowl, in beautiful condition, some signs of age to bases

Largest Bowl measured:

ID - 483423 - Four pairs of nylon stockings as new in original boxes

ID - 483424 - Three pretty birdies: a Beswick (England) 'Chaffinch' 991 unglazed figurine, and two small Goebel (Germany) figures including a Greenfinch 38026 and a Crested Tit 38027

No flaws detected

ID - 483425 - Four Royal Albert (England) bone china tea trios, including 'Needle Point' and 'Painters' Rose' patterns

ID - 483426 - A number of cut crystal pieces including a large jug, basket vase with sticker intact, scent bottle and more quality items

ID - 483427 - A gold tone rug with ornate design featuring small colourful outlines

ID - 483428 - A vintage Noritake (Japan) Glenwood Tea set with pink rose trim, design number 5770, includes sugar pot, milk jug, six tea cups with matching saucers, and a tall tea pot, milk jug with broken handle, all pieces are in otherwise good condition with some debris to surface

Teapot measured:

ID - 483429 - Two pairs of vintage bone china cup & saucer duos, including Rosina (England) in two 'Wild Flowers' patterns and C.R. Hose (Australia) set, plus a pair of Rembrant (Australia) fine china dishes

ID - 483430 - A trio of handsome decoratively engraved silverplated pieces comprising a sugar scuttle, goblet and oval biscuit barrel/ice bucket with hinged lid and attached four footed saucer

ID - 483431 - Three charming porcelain bird figurines, including a Royal Adderley (England) red Cardinal with flower, and a pair of two German porcelain bird figures with matching, unidentified makers marks

Cardinal with hairline crack across body; chip to wings and tail of brown bird, largest (Adderley):

ID - 483432 - A large Royal Dux (Czechoslovakia) ceramic figure, of an (attempted) courting couple figure painted in cobalt and gold

With printed mark and impressed pink triangle mark to base

ID - 483433 - An assortment of teacups and saucers, including two Foley China (England) tea trios in mint and yellow with flowers, a Royal Doulton (England) 'Rosedale trio, and a Royal Albert (England) 'Old Country Roses' on 'Ruby Lace' duo

All in good used condition

ID - 483434 - A fantastic pair of Korean AG800% silver spoons and chopsticks sets, presented by the 'Korean Education Development Institute', as new in original box

Approximate total weight of silver: 187.5g
Box measured:

ID - 483435 - A vintage Chinese carved ivory 'bridge' tusk, in a landscape scene with human figures including fishers and horse riders amongst shady trees and various buildings, on a bespoke timber stand

Split to one end, possibly by the original craftsman; otherwise appears in very good condition

ID - 483436 - An antique Derby (England) teacup and saucer (1806-1825) with botanical painting to surface in cobalt blue and red, with gold gilding, original marks to base, condition as found with significant discoloration, crazing and multiple hairline cracks to saucer and cup

Teacup measured:

ID - 483437 - Two ceramic lidded casseroles, one by Louis Lourioux (France) in 'Le Faune' pattern, the other one by Villeroy & Boch (Luxembourg) with vine motifs

Largest:

ID - 483438 - Two works on paper, including a view of a church steeple framed by trees, watercolour, SLR'Boyce' and a view of a ferry at anchor, SLRL 'K Crook 83'

Dimensions of larger frame

ID - 483439 - Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669, Dutch), two vintage reproduction prints, including 'Portrait of Old Man with Black Beret' and 'Portrait of Old Man with Cane', in matching frames

Dimensions of frame

ID - 483440 - A gorgeous antique art deco lady table lamp, the timber base supporting a cast metal dome with tudor rose pattern and nude lady holding base of bulb holder aloft

In working condition; plugged in, lit up, no further testing, great patination and wear to surface,

ID - 483441 - large table lamp with spiral detailed ceramic base

In good condition, plugged in and powers up

ID - 483442 - A tall timber set of drawers with four drawers and carved detail

As found, surface wear

ID - 483443 - A walnut coloured 2 piece entertainment unit/ bookshelf, 2 glass doors to top, 3 drawers and 3 doors to bottom, with adjustable shelving , appears in good condition

ID - 483444 - A Koma, Germany, quartz dome clock

ID - 483445 - A Vitro Disseny (Spain) hand-crafted glass classic car in a decanter with stopper and original label

ID - 483446 - Two pieces of lovely early Australian pottery including a bowl vase signed Campbell, with thickly formed walls and bright green glaze, and a Regal Art Ware (Regal Mashman, Australia) blue to brown glazed small pot vase

Unknown 'M Campbell' signature; possibly related to the Campbell (Tasmania) family, largest:

ID - 483447 - Albert Namatjira (1902-1959 , Western Arrernte Language Group), a view of the Todd River, Central Australia, vintage offset lithographic reproduction print, light age-related discolouration

Dimensions of frame

ID - 483448 - A beautiful brass Moroccan mint tea set, with finely etched scrolling detail and scalloped inner edge, a pot, and six stemmed goblets

Minor patination, platter dimensions:

ID - 483449 - Edwin Byatt (1888-1948, British) 'Polegate Mill, Sussex', decorative print after an original painting, minor age-related discolouration

Dimensions of a frame

ID - 483450 - A vintage blue painted wardrobe, with small side mirror, appears in good vintage condition, scratches and marks for age

ID - 483451 - A vintage Waterford (Ireland) cut crystal table lamp with original sticker to base

Plugged in, powered up, no further testing

ID - 483452 - Artist Unknown, an abstract painting with range of desert ochre tones, synthetic polymer on canvas, unsigned, unframed, stretched and ready to hang

ID - 483453 - A vintage wooden storage chest with metal edge banding , leather side handles and internal storage drawer, brass look hardware, in good condition, some marks and scratches to outer surfaces

ID - 483454 - A sweet cast iron Betty Boop figure, to lean or hang against wall, painted black white and red, in beautiful condition

ID - 483455 - A pair of vintage vases decorated with cameos featuring ladies and cherubs, scattered roses and gilt detail to handles, marked to base

ID - 483456 - A set of six fantastic retro tabbed bowls in flecked yellow, and a large and rare two tone MCP Mingay (Australia) kidney shaped dish on original raised metal stand

Bowls marked 'Y Stoneware, Japan', a hairline crack and small chip plus wear to dish on stand

ID - 483457 - An assortment of cut glass pieces, including two trays, two footed bowls and a small decanter with stopper

Largest:

ID - 483458 - Two antique copies of books on grand adventures: 'Voyage Around the World' by George, Lord Anson (b.1697 - d.1762), New Edition published 1852 by T. Allman, London; England, and 'Farthest North' by Fridtjof Nansen, published 1898 by George Newnes, London; England

Anson in fair condition; binding loosening, one or two loose leaves, exterior heavily worn, a good reading copy; Nansen in good antique condition with some wear to endboards

ID - 483459 - A pair of glass vases with purple coating and textured pattern

ID - 483460 - A vintage hand cut crystal vase

ID - 483461 - A lucky dip of vintage postage stamps from around the world, plus two vintage stamp albums, 'The Junior Globe Stamp Album' and 'The Hunter Stamp Album', both with an incomplete stamp collection, and an antique copy of 'The Popular Postage Stamp Album' early 20th century edition, no stamp included, in a vintage suitcase

ID - 483462 - A collection of vintage stamped envelopes, mostly Australian first day covers

ID - 483463 - A collection of vintage Australian international postage stamps sorted into five albums, plus four stamp guides and catalogues

ID - 483464 - Take off! A cast iron rocket ship with plumes of smoke, painted blue and orange, in great condition

ID - 483465 - A large "Penfold" Golfing smug figurine, in cartoonist cast iron, painted green, blue and yellow, in great condition

ID - 483466 - Four rustic vintage timber crates, perfect for a country styled house

In rustic condition

One measured

ID - 483467 - A lovely colourful nude posing lady statue, holding up a lotus, signed to the left forearm 'J.Shahine'

ID - 483468 - A cast iron hedgehog shoe brush,

ID - 483469 - A delightful framed cross stitch of a vase of flowers in bright retro tones including pinks, oranges, and whites

ID - 483470 - A table lamp with a wicker base and a yellow colour scheme

plugged in, powered up

ID - 483471 - A collection of pretty ceramic pieces, including a pair of Wade (Ireland) porcelain fish dishes and a Delft (Holland) lidded jar, a pair of Royal Crownford (England) salt & pepper shakers and an Australian hand-painted ashtray

One Wade fish chipped to rim

ID - 483472 - A uranium glass fish

ID - 483473 - An antique style 'Palais Royal' (Swiss) two train pendulum clock, with elaborate starburst hands and roman numeral dial with hand painted flower decoration to sides of plastic case, with gold tone decoration and curled feet, plus a matched wall mounted pedestal for display

Part working condition; does not sustain movement, chimes on the half hour and hour, includes key and pendulum, some overall patina and wear
Clock (alone):

ID - 483474 - A pair of rare shaped industrial vintage green metal lights

In good condition, untested

One measured

ID - 483475 - An attributed Bernard Bloch (Austrian, c.1836-1915) tobacco jar, featuring a man with his flute, marked to base 'N.H 35'

As found, paint chipping

ID - 483476 - A green depression glass vase with flower frog insert

Some roughness to edges, ground edge to bottom of frog

ID - 483477 - Two striking bookplate illustrations after original woodblock prints

Dimensions of larger frame

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