Australian & Historical

1 · An exceptional Colonial Australian writing box, beautifully crafted with selected cuts of musk, huon pine, rosewood and cedar, interior fitted with huon pine topped compartments and purple velvet slope, Tasmanian origin, circa 1840, 14.5cm high, 46cm wide, 25.5cm deep

2 · A stunning Colonial Australian book box of impressive proportions, fiddleback blackwood, huon pine, cedar and other timbers, interior fitted with lidded compartments, Tasmanian origin, circa 1840s, 11cm high, 35cm wide, 25cm, deep. PROVENANCE: Gowan's Auctions, Tasmania, August 16th, 2022, lot 249.

3 · An unusual antique Australian writing slope, crafted from solid slabs of birdseye huon pine inlaid with fiddleback blackwood, cedar, myrtle, red pine and huon pine, Tasmanian origin, 19th century, 25cm high, 36cm wide, 46cm deep

4 · A rare Colonial Australian writing box, musk, cedar and fiddleback blackwood with whalebone escutcheon, interior fitted with fiddleback blackwood writing slope, compartments and green baize, Tasmanian origin, circa 1850, 15cm high, 39cm wide, 23cm deep

5 · A superb Colonial Australian writing box, exceptionally crafted with numerous segments of native timbers including huon pine, musk, beefwood, tulipwood, myrtle, honeysuckle and others, interior fitted with writing slope with later tooled and embossed black leather top, Tasmanian origin, mid 19th century, attractive petite proportions 12cm high, 36cm wide, 23cm deep

6 · An antique Colonial musk deed box, inlaid with cedar and lined with contemporaneous newspaper, Tasmanian origin, mid 19th century, 12cm high, 33.5cm wide, 25.5cm deep

7 · An antique Australian cedar box ornately inlaid with kauri pine, chevrons and barber pole decoration, kauri pine secondary timbers with remains of compartment lift-out tray, original pink silk lining inside the lid, 19th century, 17.5cm high, 31cm wide, 23cm deep

8 · An antique Australian writing box with starburst top, huon pine, blackwood, Queensland walnut and redgum, interior lined with original purple velvet and attractive parquetry decoration, Barossa Valley, South Australian origin, 19th century, 13.5cm high, 37cm wide, 31cm deep

9 · IMPERIAL STANDARD MEASURES fine set of seven with original ebony carrying handles, standard gallon to half gill, each engraved "New South Wales" by Bate of London, 19th century, the standard gallon example additionally engraved "Bate, London, Maker Of The Original Standards For The Exchequer, City Of London, City Of Edinburgh, City Of Dublin &C. &C. &C."

10 · An early Colonial cedar chest of five drawers, crossbanded in beefwood and attractively adorned with string inlay to the drawer fronts and tops, full cedar secondary construction with quadraform panel back, Sydney origin, first quarter of the 19th century, 119cm high, 114cm wide, 54cm deep

11 · An early Colonial Australian cedar carver chair, scroll arm supports with finely fluted and turned legs, Tasmanian origin, circa 1840, ​​​​​​​92cm high, 56cm across the arms

12 · An early Colonial Australian cedar four tier wotnot with finely ring turned supports, Tasmanian origin, circa 1840, 137cm high, 42cm wide, 42cm deep

13 · A fine quality early Colonial Australian cedar spade back carver chair with handsomely selected cedar back rail, scroll arm supports and turned legs, Tasmanian origin, circa 1845, 92cm high, 54cm across the arms

14 · An antique Colonial Australian five drawer cedar chest with cockbeading and crossbanded decoration, full cedar secondary timbers, New South Wales origin, circa 1835, 116cm high, 119cm wide, 55cm deep

15 · LEPPINGTON HOUSE early Colonial Australian cedar sofa, with handsomely carved and turned decoration, and finely upholstered in black horsehair, circa 1830.

16 · An antique Australian Colonial cedar twin pedestal sideboard in the classical manner, with recessed arch panels to the pedestals, crossbanded inserts, inverted break front top with three cushion moulded drawers and low back with scroll carving Athenian decoration, Tasmanian origin, circa 1840, attractive small proportions of 114cm high, 141cm wide, 68cm deep

17 · An impressive antique Colonial Australian half-tester double bed, crafted from solid huon pine with cedar rails and hardwood slats, Tasmanian origin, circa 1855, PROVENANCE: The Carl and Caressa Crouch collection, Mossgreen Auctions, 22nd February 2015.

18 · An antique Colonial Australian huon pine bed step commode with embossed and tooled red leather tops and original porcelain liner, Tasmanian origin, circa 1855, 46cm high, 49cm wide, 68cm deep

19 · An early Colonial Australian huon pine chest of five drawers, Tasmanian origin, circa 1840, ​​​​​​​124cm high, 117cm wide, 52cm deep

20 · A pair of Colonial huon pine spade back dining chairs with centurion carved skirt decoration to the legs and black horsehair upholstered seats, Tasmanian origin, circa 1840s, 87cm high

21 · An antique Colonial secretaire, handsomely crafted with ribbon grain selected cedar with crossbanding and carved corbels, beautifully fitted with drawers and compartments in birdseye huon pine, with whalebone handles and ebonised trim, Melbourne origin, circa 1860, ​​​​​​​228cm high, 122cm wide, 58cm deep

22 · An antique cedar spade back armchair with rattan seat and sabre legs, early 19th century, ex Juliana and Toby Hooper collection 54cm across the arms

23 · An early Colonial Australian cedar library sofa table with stretcher base and carved supports, Tasmanian origin, circa 1840, ​​​​​​​75cm high, 107cm wide, 56cm deep

24 · An antique Colonial Australian cedar sideboard with Thomas Hope scroll back and cedar panelled doors, Tasmanian origin, circa 1840, 137cm high, 188cm wide, 62cm deep

25 · A Colonial Australian blackwood and cedar piano stool with black horsehair upholstery, Tasmanian origin, circa 1840, 53cm high, 33cm diameter

26 · An early Colonial spade back library chair made from “Beauty Leaf Tree” (*Calophyllum Inophyllum), Queensland origin, circa 1845, 51cm across the arms

27 · A set of six antique Australian cedar spade back dining chairs with turned legs and rattan seats, early to mid 19th century, ​​​​​​​92cm high

28 · A Colonial Australian cedar tilt-top circular supper table with acanthus carved column, outward swept legs, and square form brass capped castors, two plank top with thumbnail edge, Tasmanian origin, circa 1830s. Note: Originally a fixed top table which has been converted to a tilt-top example at some stage in the 19th century which was the fashion at the time. 77cm high, 132cm diameter

29 · A Colonial Australian cedar double ended settee with Thomas Hope scroll back and yellow jacquard upholstery, Tasmanian origin, circa 1840, 115cm high, 220cm wide, 61cm deep

30 · An antique Colonial Australian​​​​​​​ huon pine five drawer chest constructed from solid slabs of birdseye huon pine, full huon pine secondary construction throughout including back, Tasmanian origin, mid 19th century, 116cm high, 117cm wide, 55cm deep

31 · An antique Australian huon pine hall table with serpentine front, turned legs and single drawer, Tasmanian origin, circa 1870, 75cm high, 106cm wide, 50cm deep

32 · A fine quality octagonal exhibition table top inlaid with various native timbers including fiddleback blackwood, huon pine, musk, Queensland maple, native walnut, casuarina and others, on blackwood and kauri pine base, circa 1880, 80cm high, 100cm wide, 100cm deep

33 · A fine quality antique Colonial Australian blackwood easy chair with carved lotus leg, serpentine front rail and black horsehair upholstery, Tasmanian origin, mid 19th century, 97cm high, 72cm across the arms

34 · A fine quality antique Colonial Australian figured blackwood easy chair with carved lotus leg, serpentine front rail and black horsehair upholstery, Tasmanian origin, mid 19th century, 101cm high, 70cm across the arms

35 · An unusual antique Australian mixed timber wine table with kauri pine top, blackwood barley twist column, huon pine base and blackwood feet, Tasmanian origin, 19th century, 66cm high, 44cm diameter

36 · A Colonial Australian cedar double ended settee with ornately carved back and legs, upholstered in later blue leaf pattern fabric, Tasmanian origin, circa 1845, 110cm high, 230cm wide, 65cm deep

37 · An antique Australian huon pine two door bookcase cabinet, Tasmanian origin, 19th century, 68cm high, 82cm wide, 31cm deep

38 · An antique Australian cedar spade back gentleman's library chair with rattan upholstery (A/F), Sydney origin, mid 19th century,

39 · An antique Australian cedar wine table with barley twist column and carved scrolling tri-form base, Tasmanian origin, 19th century, 69cm high, 55cm diameter

40 · An antique Australian huon pine half round hall table with floral carved centre serpentine leg, circa 1865, ​​​​​​​105cm high, 91cm wide, 53cm deep

41 · ANTON SEUFFERT (1815-1887) New Zealand, fine and rare tilt-top wine table with mottled Kauri tapering barley twist stem and three scroll legs, radiating starburst marquetry top with lozenge parquetry ground, inlaid with numerous native timbers, circa 1870, 77cm high, 55cm diameter

42 · An antique Australian huon pine cantilever chest of seven drawers with full turned columns and blackwood knobs, full huon pine secondary construction, Tasmanian origin, circa 1845, 126cm high, 127cm wide, 53cm deep

43 · An antique Australian huon pine twin pedestal dressing table and toiletry dressing mirror with ornately carved supports and feet, 19th century, the mirror 88cm high, 64cm wide, 31cm deep, the base 93cm high, 120cm wide, 61cm deep

44 · An antique Australian twin pedestal cedar desk with cockbeaded drawers and full cedar secondary construction, New South Wales origin, 19th century, 77cm high, 121cm wide, 50cm deep

45 · An antique Australian cedar picture frame, housing an antique engraving titled "The Centre Of The British Army In Action At The Battle Of Waterloo, June 18th, 1815", 41 x 48.5cm overall, internal 32 x 39.5cm

47 · An antique Australian cedar blanket box with iron carrying handles, 19th century, 42cm high, 86cm wide, 47cm deep

48 · An important early Tasmanian Colonial cedar centre table with fluted and carved central column on quadraform base, circa 1830. Featuring knulled decorations, this table relates to a very similar example held at Government House in Hobart. Attributed to WILLIAM HAMILTON. For further details see article by John Hawkins in Australiana magazine, August 2009 "Furnishings of Government House, Hobart, part III". 73cm high, 122cm diameter

49 · A Colonial Tasmanian huon pine picture frame with original gilt slip and glass, mid 19th century, housing a coloured engraving portrait titled "Etoile D'amour", 70 x 55cm overall, internal gilt slip 54 x 39.5cm

50 · A Colonial Tasmanian huon pine picture frame with original gilt slip and glass, mid 19th century, housing a coloured engraving portrait titled "La Reine des fleurs" (Estrella de Barcelone), 63 x 51cm overall, internal gilt slip 46 x 35cm

51 · An antique huon pine picture frame with original gilt slip (later glass), 19th century, housing an antique embroidered panel, 60.5 x 76cm overall, internal gilt slip 43.5 x 59cm

52 · JOSEPH LYCETT (c.1775-1828), Raby, A Farm Belonging to Alexander Riley Esqr. New South Wales, hand-coloured engraving, published May 1, 1825 by J. Souter, 73 St. Pauls Church Yard, 23 x 32cm, 43 x 53cm overall

53 · Hand-coloured antique copper plate engravings: I.) "Banksian Cockatoo Variety" by Latham, 1789, II.) "The Funereal Cockatoo" by Shaw/Nodder, 1794, 44 x 34cm each overall

54 · HAUGHTON FORREST (1826-1925), (attributed), (British scene landscape), oil on academy board, signed lower left "Forrest", with pencil inscription verso "...Castle On The...", with framer's label verso "John Pill of Hobart", 30 x 46cm, 48 x 44cm overall

55 · JOHN GOULD (1804-1881), Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus Ursinus), hand-coloured engraving from the 1851 edition of "The Mammals of Australia", 33 x 51.5cm, 58 x 76cm overall

56 · JOHN GOULD (1804-1881), Cassowary (Casuarius Australis), hand-coloured engraving from "The Birds Of Australia", 53 x 34.5cm, 75 x 58cm overall

57 · JOHN GOULD (1804-1881), Tasmanian Wallaby (Halmaturus Billardieri), hand-coloured engraving from the 1851 edition "The Mammals of Australia", descriptive page verso, 53 x 35cm, 79 x 59cm overall

58 · JOHN GOULD (1804-1881), Hypsiprymnus Apicalis (Tasmanian Rat - Kangaroo), hand-coloured engraving, descriptive page verso, 35 x 54cm, 60 x 77cm overall

59 · NEVILLE CAYLEY SENIOR (1853-1903), (two kookaburras), watercolour, signed lower left "Neville Cayley, 1896, Original", 50 x 62cm, 71 x 82cm overall

60 · GRACIUS JOSEPH BROINOWSKI (1837-1913), Leach's Cockatoo / Banksia Cockatoo, colour lithograph print, ​​​​​​​32 x 24cm, 61 x 51cm overall

61 · NEVILLE CAYLEY SENIOR (1853-1903), (kookaburra feeding young), watercolour, signed lower right "Neville Cayley", 61 x 46cm, 85 x 70cm overall

62 · A taxidermy snowy owl in glass case, 20th century, 77cm high, 69cm wide, 44cm deep. PROVENANCE: The Owston sale, Bonhams Auctions, 26th June, 2010, lot 1257

63 · An impressive antique Colonial Australian picture frame made from solid slabs of fiddleback blackwood, Tasmanian origin, circa 1850, 83 x 63cm, internal 63 x 44cm

64 · An antique Australian cedar picture frame, 19th century, housing a facsimile colour print titled "Sydney Cove, Circa 1842", 55 x 70cm overall, 42 x 56.5cm internal

65 · ANTIQUE AUSTRALIAN FURNITURE: A group of six reference books comprising: "Australian Furniture, Pictorial History And Dictionary, 1788-1938"; "19th Century Australian Furniture"; "1988 Commemorative Collection Of Fine Colonial Furniture" and "Early Colonial Furniture In New South Wales And Van Diemen's Land" (2 copies); together with a folio volume of "Parrots Of The World", (6 volumes)

66 · CAPTAIN COOK: Two portrait prints in timber frames, the larger 60 x 47cm overall

67 · "HOBART TOWN" circa 1825 Staffordshire earthen ware plate with blue & white transfer pattern. (After) George William Evans who originally published the image as a frontispiece to his book on the colony in 1822. Earliest known depiction of Australia on porcelain or earthen ware. Extremely rare & desirable. 23cm diameter

68 · A rare Colonial Australian treen ware tobacco jar, crafted from turned musk, Tasmanian origin, 19th century, 22cm high

69 · An antique Colonial sewing companion bobbin reel holder, huon pine, blackwood, myrtle and sassafras with whalebone pins, Tasmanian origin, early to mid 19th century, 24.5cm high

70 · THOMAS WOOLNER (1825-1892), important pair of bronze portrait plaques of Dr Godfrey Howitt and Phoebe Howitt of Melbourne, circa 1853. Both signed "T. Woolner, Sc. 1853". Housed in original circular timber frames. The plaques approximately 23cm diameter, 27cm each overall.

71 · An antique etching of Bocking Church, housed in a huon pine frame, 11.5 x 15cm, 20 x 24cm overall

72 · "The Village Festival" antique English engraving, housed in an antique Australian timber frame, 19th century, 45 x 53cm overall

73 · An antique Australian cedar apprentice chest of four drawers, 19th century, ​​​​​​​40cm high, 40cm wide, 22cm deep

74 · A fine quality antique colonial Australian cedar picture frame with ogee profile and original gilt slip, circa 1860, 56 x 75cm internal, 82 x 100.5cm overall

75 · An antique colonial Australian blackwood picture frame, currently housing a mirror, 19th century, 42.5 x 55.5cm internal, 62 x 76cm overall

76 · H.A. NIELSEN antique Australian book box, Queensland rain forest timbers, circa 1920, bearing remains of stamp "H.A. NIELSEN, Pt. DOUGLAS, N.Q. ART CABINETMAKER", 21cm high

77 · An antique Australian cedar and kauri pine book box, 19th/20th century, ​​​​​​​26cm high

78 · An antique Australian cedar book box, 19th/20th century, 25cm high

79 · A Colonial tea caddy with lift off lid, Australian cedar, 19th century, ​18cm high

80 · An antique cast iron emu rondel mounted on cedar shield panel, 19th century, 39cm high

81 · An antique Australian cedar apprentice chest, beautifully crafted with serpentine top, full barley twist columns and eight drawers, original polish and finish throughout, a fine example, circa 1875, ​​​​​​​50cm high, 47cm wide, 30cm deep

82 · An antique Australian cedar and pine miniature ice chest, most likely an apprentice piece or salesman's sample, interior fitted with five graduated drawers, lift-top with original zinc lining and ice box, late 19th century, 32.5cm high, 24cm wide, 16cm deep

83 · An antique Australian cedar apprentice chest, handsomely crafted with carved corbels top and bottom, circa 1875, full cedar construction with faint ink stamp to reverse "Mitchell, 238 Gratton Street, Carlton", 36cm high, 36cm wide, 25cm deep

84 · An antique Australian cedar apprentice chest of thirteen drawers in unusual configuration, 19th century, inscribed "Jack Davies Made This", 44cm high, 40cm wide, 23cm deep

85 · An antique Australian cedar apprentice chest of four drawers with full barley twist columns, 19th century, 37cm high, 37cm wide, 24cm deep

86 · A rare pair of Australian folk art shell framed mirrors, 19th century, 55 x 38cm each

87 · An antique glass Apothecary jar emblazoned with the Australian coat of arms and "Advance Australia, Toilet Articles", 19th century, 65cm high

88 · An antique Australian cedar apprentice chest of five drawers, 19th/20th century, 46cm high, 48cm wide, 25cm deep

89 · An antique Australian cedar apprentice chiffonier cabinet, 19th century, 77cm high, 57cm wide, 34cm deep

90 · An antique carved timber wall bracket in the manner of Robert Prenzel, with oak leaf and salamander lizard decoration, adorned with intricate monogram, 19th/20th century, 26cm high overall

91 · MEDAL: 1879 SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION large bronze medal by Wyon (76mm), engraved to "W. BENNETTS, FIRST PRIZE". ​​​​​​​This is a large bronze prize medal featuring a view of the Sydney Garden Palace Exhibition Building with a figure of New South Wales standing in front holding the colonial shield and surrounded by exhibition goods.

92 · "THE AUSTRALIAN BUSH" antique English porcelain plate adorned with kangaroos in landscape by BROWNFIELD, circa 1874, factory and diamond registration marks to base, 26cm diameter

93 · An antique white porcelain kangaroo vase, 19th century, ​​​​​​​15.5cm high

94 · COLE'S BOOK ARCADE MELBOURNE "Cole's Literary Plate", 19th century, stamped "Rd. 54424", 27.5cm diameter

95 · ROYAL DOULTON "BOTANY BAY" antique English porcelain lidded urn with hand-painted scene of Cook's landing site, green factory mark to base, 14cm high.

96 · JAMES SHORT of LONDON fine and rare mid 18th century Gregorian/reflector telescope fitted with sighting scope and fine vernier adjustment, on original tripod base, and housed in a mid 19th century Australian cedar case, fitted with original additional mirrors, optic shades and lense piece. Main body 33¼" long, 6¼" diameter, sighting scope 16¾", focal length 24".

97 · HENRY LANE [THE CONVICT CLOCK MAKER FROM BRISTOL]. Antique longcase clock with one piece silvered dial, marked "HENRY LANE BRISTOL", in Sheraton mahogany case with conch shell inlay to the serpentine edged trunk door. Three train weight driven movement chiming the quarters on 4/8 bells, strike/silent subsidiary to the dial arch. Made by Henry Lane in Bristol before he was convicted of forgery and transported as a convict to the penal Colony of New South Wales. A time and strike example is held i

98 · J. M. WENDT of ADELAIDE antique Australian retailed longcase clock, late 19th century.

98a · ADVANCE AUSTRALIA antique mantle clock with gilt metal case adorned with kangaroos, emu, snake hands and coat of arms, eight day time and strike French movement, late 19th century, 33cm high, 44cm wide

99 · An antique English dial clock in mahogany case, single train chain fusee movement with cast brass bezel and silvered sight ring, retailed by "T. GAUNT, MELBOURNE", 19th century, ​​​​​​​38cm diameter overall

100 · An antique carved wooden hand cup, stamped "A SOUVENIR FROM PITCAIRN ISLAND", ​​​​​​​19.5cm high

101 · An apprentice sideboard, stained pine and glass, South Australian origin, 19th century

102 · An antique Anglo-Ceylonese writing slope with specimen wood inlay, 19th century. Finely crafted with two separate secret compartments, fitted with drawers, 16cm high, 44cm wide, 26cm deep

103 · "DR. MUELLER'S ANTIDOTE FOR SNAKE BITE.......YACKANDANDAH" housed in original leather case with gilt embossed lettering and original contents, late 19th century, the case 10cm wide

104 · "W. LEEMING BOOT STORE No.1 ERROL STREET NORTH MELBOURNE" antique advertising vesta with photographic top, together an antique glass paperweight advertising "OCKERBY'S HIGH CLASS AUSTRALIAN FLOURS.....PERTH W. AUSTRALIA" with calendar function, plus "THE DURABLE PRINTER'S ROLLER" glass paperweight, 19th century, (3 items), ​​​​​​​the largest 11cm high

105 · MORAN & CATO INTEREST: Antique silver plated teapot engraved "Moran & Cato Annual Picnic, 1893, Present By Charles W. Gray & Co., Won By F. Slater"; together with a ceramic ashtray branded "Loftus Moran Pty. Ltd., The House Of Quality", circa 1920s, (2 items), the teapot 17cm high, 32cm wide

106 · Two cast metal kangaroo statues, 19th/20th century, 12cm and 9cm high

107 · THOMAS GAUNT of Melbourne ADMIRAL FITZROY'S antique wall barometer in kauri pine case, with weather indications for the southern hemisphere, 19th century, ​​​​​​​96cm high

108 · An antique jarrah box inlaid with coat of arms, Western Australian origin, circa 1900, 17cm high, 30cm wide, 18cm deep250

109 · JOHN MASON rare Australian serving tray made from silky oak and inlaid with various Queensland forest timbers including Queensland maple and walnut, cedar, honeysuckle, blackbean and others, Maryborough, Queensland, late 19th century, 60cm across the handles

110 · Nine assorted un-decorated vintage emu eggs

111 · ADVANCE AUSTRALIA folk art deed box with inlaid coat of arms on the top, early 20th century, ​​​​​​​13cm high, 28cm wide, 20cm deep

112 · ROBERT PRENZEL kookaburra carved timber panel, early 20th century, ​​​​​​​33 x 35cm

113 · ROBERT PRENZEL gumnuts and leaves carved timber panel, early 20th century, 91 x 33cm

114 · ROBERT PRENZEL waratah carved timber support, early 20th century, 50cm high

115 · An Australian Arts & Crafts timber panel, carved with gumnuts, leaves and blossoms, signed in the lower margin "R.W.S., 1915", ​​​​​​​66 x 38cm

116 · A pair of antique glass paperweights with photographic Australian scenes, including paddle steamer and a coastal scene, 19th/20th century, ​​​​​​​11cm wide each

117 · An Australian folk art hand-painted timber panel with kookaburras, titled "AN AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN", signed lower right "F.M.B. 1911", ​​​​​​​20 x 40cm overall

118 · LEGGOS: Antique English advertising barometer emblazoned "LEGGOS PICKLES, LEGGOS TOMATO SOUP, JELLY XTALS", with inscription verso "This is the property of H. M. Leggo & Co. Ltd. Adv.t. Dept.", early 20th century, purported to have hung in the company's head office, 69cm high

119 · UNITED COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIAN 9ct gold fob (6.3 grams), together with two silver gilt Masonic medals (one in case), early 20th century, (3 items),

120 · An antique Australian fiddleback blackwood glove box, circa 1900, 10cm high, 30cm wide, 134cm deep

121 · Two antique Australian cedar book boxes, 19th/20th century, the larger 25cm high

122 · Three antique Australian timber book boxes, silky oak, cedar and blackwood, pine and fibre board, 20th century, the largest 21cm high

123 · Three Australian pine book boxes, 20th century, the largest 18cm high

124 · An antique Australian blackwood mantle urn, together with a vintage folk art box in the form of a log cabin, 19th and 20th century, (2 items), the urn 31cm high

125 · ARCHBISHOP MANNIX of Melbourne, cast brass plaque with title "His Grace Most Rev.d. Daniel Mannix. D.D. Archbishop of Melbourne", 23.5cm high, 16cm high

126 · An antique Australian stock whip handle made from blackwood, horn, metal and bone, 19th century, 33cm long

127 · An antique Australian stock whip handle with carved fist end, rope twist and acanthus decoration, plus carved snake adornment, 19th century, 46cm long

128 · A New Zealand sample wood walking stick, circa 1900, ​91cm high

129 · Four assorted antique walking sticks with unusual segmented leather shafts, 19th century, the largest 88cm high

130 · An unusual antique Australian walking stick with carved horn handle, silver collar and segmented leather shaft with brass ferrule; together with a blackwood and myrtle walking stick with silver collar, 19th/20th century, the larger 94cm high

131 · Three fiddleback timber walking sticks, one with horn handle, one with original brass ferrule, 19th and 20th century, the largest 92cm high

132 · Two Australian timber boxes with tumbling box decoration, Queensland origin, early 20th century, ​​​​​​​the larger 23cm wide

133 · ALICE MARY PARSONS Australian pokerwork box adorned with arts & crafts landscape scenes inside and out, circa 1920, signed "A. M. Parsons" to the base, 5.5cm high, 21cm wide, 18cm deep

134 · ROYAL DOULTON kookaburra and wattle patterned teacup, saucer, plate and side plate, (4 items), factory marks to base, the side plate 21.5cm diameter

135 · GEORGE TURVEY wall shelf, carved and turned blackwood, Chewton, Victoria, early 20th century, ​36cm high

136 · A pair of vintage 9ct rose gold oval cufflinks, each set with an oval opal, circa 1920, ​​​​​​​5.3 grams total

137 · J.J. CERAMICS pair of brown glazed bookends, with original foil label, ​​​​​​​11cm high

138 · A vintage Australian folk art lighthouse lamp with mulga wood base, bakelite fittings and milk glass shade, mid 20th century, ​​​​​​​63cm high

139 · An antique Australian two door travelling alter, crafted in Queensland maple, 19th/20th century, 45cm high

140 · Three assorted antique and vintage Australian timber boxes, comprising of a circular pokerwork example with label "EXTONS, Brisbane and Toowoomba", another bearing a foil label "Supplied By ROONEY'S TOWNSVILLE", plus an attractive Queensland maple and ash box with cross-banded edge, early 20th century, the circular box 19cm diameter

141 · An Australian folk art shell ship ornament, together two shell decorated boxes, 20th century, (3 items), ​​​​​​​the ship 21cm high

142 · Two vintage Australian timber boxes with parquetry inlay, early 20th century, ​​​​​​​the larger 24cm wide

143 · Two vintage Australian timber boxes with parquetry inlay, one with cabriole legs, 19th/20th century, ​​​​​​​the larger 27cm wide

144 · An antique Australian timber cribbage box and vintage Australian timber cribbage board bearing "SHOTT & SON....LAUNCESTON" paper label, 19th/20th century, 25cm and 25cm wide

145 · An Australian cedar ballot box with black and white marbles, 19th century, 27cm high, 27cm wide, 17cm deep

146 · E.W. McGOWAN, "FRANK DUNSTAN" cast metal bust, signed and dated 1913, 35cm high

147 · An Australian Art Deco table lamp made from silky oak, blackwood and other native timbers, with glass shade, circa 1930, 82cm high

148 · ROYAL DOULTON rare pair of English porcelain standing picture frames with vase backs, decorated with Australian wildflowers (native fuchsia), circa 1920, factory mark to reverse, 19cm high

149 · ROYAL WORCESTER rare kookaburra dish, circa 1923, stamped "Royal Worcester, Crown Ware, England, C.W.225", 7.5cm high, 14cm long

150 · ROYAL DOULTON two "Map of Australia" English porcelain dishes, rare, circa 1920, factory marks to base, 13cm wide each

151 · ROYAL DOULTON kookaburra and wattle patterned bowls and dishes, (7 items), factory marks to base, the largest 21.5cm wide

152 · ROYAL DUX "Major Mitchell's Cockatoo" Czechoslovakian porcelain statue, 20th century, pink triangle mark to base, 18cm high

153 · INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER, GEELONG chrome finished metal kookaburra paperweight, 6.5cm high

154 · INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER, GEELONG bronze kangaroo paperweight, 6.5cm high

155 · Antique Australian blackwood bellows carved with oak leaves and acorns, 19th/20th century, 61cm long

156 · WALTZING MATILDA pottery jug with musical movement, ​​​​​​​19.5cm high

157 · VICTORIAN CENTENARY: "MELBOURNE CENTENARY ROYAL SHOW, 1934" medal, silvered bronze, by Stokes, 54mm, superb condition in box of issue. Together with 1965 The Royal Australian Mint / 1966 Decimal Currency medals in bronze and in silver, both in boxes of issue. (3 items).

158 · WALTZING MATILDA pottery jug with musical movement, 19.5cm high

159 · A vintage bakelite kookaburra cigarette dispenser; together with a Brownie Downing porcelain figural plaque, 20th century, (2 items), the cigarette dispenser 19cm wide

160 · POKERWORK doileys cover, pair of candlesticks and two vases, circa 1930s, (5 items), the doily cover 29cm diameter

161 · A vintage pokerwork vase with kookaburra decoration, together with a set of five pokerwork napkin rings, circa 1930, (6 items), ​​​​​​​the vase 13cm high

162 · WINNA Australian bakelite roadster sports car, together with a map of Australia bakelite ashtray, 20th century, (2 items), the car 18cm long

163 · MADGE FREEMAN hand-painted huon pine miniature vase, signed "Madge Freeman, 1924"; together with a pair of huon pine pokerwork floral egg cups and two pokerwork napkin rings, circa 1920s, (5 items), the largest 7cm high

164 · Vintage Australian hand-painted and fired plaster kookaburra statue, 20th century, ​​​​​​​40cm high

165 · A pair of Australian powder horns engraved with animals, ships, Aboriginal warrior, crown, kangaroo and emu, both engraved "THIS WAS DONE BY HENRY CAROLYN" and dated "1854" and "1855", both with carved cedar end pieces. ​​​​​​​46cm and 47cm long

166 · A Maori patu, carved wood, New Zealand origin, 20th century, ​​​​​​​39cm long

167 · BROWNIE DOWNING pair of porcelain figural wall plaques, mid 20th century, stamped "Brownie Downing Design", ​​​​​​​16cm and 17cm high

168 · A vintage Australian bronze kookaburra plaque, mounted on oval timber panel, 20th century, ​​​​​​​28cm high

169 · An Australian folk art hand-painted timber model boat, 20th century, ​​​​​​​70cm long

171 · TAA (TRANS AUSTRALIA AIRLINES) "The Nation's Jet Line" vintage travel bag, mid 20th century, 28cm wide

172 · QANTAS vintage painted timber wheel chock, mid 20th century, 48cm wide

173 · BOOMAROO vintage yellow finished metal toy truck with original decals, mid 20th century, 38cm long

174 · BOOMAROO vintage red and green finished metal toy truck (Series 2) with original decals, mid 20th century, 38cm long

175 · BOOMAROO vintage red and green finished metal toy truck with original decals, (missing wheel and showing signs of age), mid 20th century, ​​​​​​​38cm long

176 · [QUEEN ELIZABETH] A gilt-bronze 1953 Coronation medal by Stokes, with original ribbon; together with four souvenir plastic flags "Royal Visit Souvenir 1954 - Newtown and Chilwell" (on red or blue backgrounds); also, a small cloth flag "Souvenir of Royal Visit 1954 - Proceeds to Red Cross". (6 items).

177 · LEOPOLDINE MIMOVICH cast bronze Madonna and child statue, 20th century, ​​​​​​​28cm high including stand

178 · QUEENSLAND CANE CUTTER's knife by GREGORY STEEL Australia, with silky oak handle, early 20th century, ​​​​​​​52cm long

179 · ARTIST'S BOX with contents, 19th century. From The Estate of Trentham Artist, John Ascott. 39cm wide

180 · Five assorted Australian silver coffee spoons together with medallions, medal and necklace

181 · An antique coloured etching of soldiers gaming, housed in a birdseye huon pine frame, ​​​​​​​15.5 x 19cm overall

182 · BIMA WEAR carved wooden totem with painted finish, Bathurst Island origin, ​​​​​​​47cm high

183 · PATES green glazed pottery wall pocket, ELISCHER "Kaiser Stuhl" character jug, TULLOCH horse racing plate and "Historical Australia, Sydney, The Bridge at Parramatta" WEDGWOOD cabinet plate, 20th century, (4 items), the cabinet plate 25.5cm wide

184 · A cast resin kookaburra statue with bronzed finish, 20th century, 18cm high

185 · An Australian cedar shadow box picture frame, 31cm high, 31cm wide, 7cm deep

186 · An impressive antique tool trunk with a handsome selection of antique cabinet maker's hand tools, 19th/20th century,

187 · CROWN CRYSTAL "SHRIKE" pair of cobalt carnival glass master bowls, circa 1920s, each ​​​​​​​24cm wide

188 · A French Art Deco frosted glass serving bowl with Australian wattle pattern, circa 1930, 35cm wide

189 · A group of seven art glass perfume bottles and a bowl, the largest 16.5cm high

190 · BRITTANIA CREEK GLASS Australian art glass paperweight adorned with a silver whale, incised monogram (illegible) and dated 1997, 8cm high

191 · DON WREFORD Australian art glass sculpture, signed "Don Wreford, 2000", ​​​​​​​41cm high

192 · V.O.C. DUTCH EAST INDIA COMPANY antique bronze cannon, stamped "V.O.C." with Amsterdam foundry mark "A", circa 1750. Verified by the Fremantle Maritime Museum in Western Australia. The cannon is accompanied by a selection of carriage parts which were gifted to the vendor by the Fremantle Maritime Museum. 128cm long

193 · A pair of scrimshaw whale's teeth with engraved figural decoration, ​​​​​​​11cm high

194 · A scrimshaw whale's tooth with tallship portrait engraved "FOR GET ME NOT" with knight engraved on the reverse, ​​​​​​​16cm high

195 · A scrimshaw whale's tooth with engraved female portrait with remains of hand-coloured finish, ​​​​​​​13cm high

196 · GARY TONKIN scrimshaw whale's tooth engraved with scene of a mother whale and calf, signed lower right "G. TONKIN, '98", ​​​​​​​an impressive 17cm long

197 · TABUA antique whale tooth pendant engraved with the letter "T", suspended on original woven fibre rope, 19th century, the tooth 16cm long

198 · TABUA Fijian chieftain's antique whale's tooth pendant, 19th century, 15cm long

199 · A scrimshaw whale's tooth engraved with tallship and floral border, 15cm long

200 · A scrimshaw whale's tooth engraved with whaling scene, 13cm long

201 · A scrimshaw whale's tooth depicting a whaling scene and tallship on reverse, 13.5cm long

202 · A scrimshaw whale's tooth with tallship decoration, ​​​​​​​7cm long

203 · A scrimshaw whale's tooth engraved with farming scene, 16.5cm long

204 · A scrimshaw whale's tooth engraved with two views of a tallship, 15.5cm long

205 · A scrimshaw whale's tooth engraved with a tallship titled "CLIPPER", 13cm long

206 · A scrimshaw whale's tooth engraved with tallship titled "LADY SHORE, 1797", 13.5cm long

207 · A sawfish rostrum display mounted on wooden stand, ​​​​​​​62cm high

208 · A Georgian ship's carafe and a spherical carafe,18th/19th century, (2 items), 23 and 28cm high

209 · A vintage glass fishing buoy in rope netting, 20th century, 32cm diameter

210 · An antique carved whalebone fid hand-tool, 8.5cm high

211 · Antique whalebone and ebony dominoes in vintage case, 19th century, the case 18cm wide

212 · An antique crescent shaped flensing blade, 19th century, 21cm long, 19.85cm wide

213 · An antique swordfish bill, 19th century, ​​​​​​​95cm long

214 · A scrimshaw bodkin case engraved with whaling scene and lighthouse, ​​​​​​​11.5cm high

215 · Six assorted antique whalebone bodkins, ​​​​​​​the largest 9cm long

216 · Thirteen assorted carved whalebone and mother of pearl antique spoons and forks, ​​​​​​​the largest 12cm high

217 · Fifteen assorted antique whalebone crochet hooks and bodkins with steel tips, including one mother of pearl example, 19th century, ​​​​​​​the largest 15.5cm high

218 · An antique jarrah fid, Western Australian origin, 19th/20th century, 43cm long

219 · "H.M.S. HERO" Australian wool work tapestry, 19th century, 59 x 72cm overall

220 · A scrimshaw whale's tooth with naive portrait of a sailor, ​​​​​​​11.5cm high

221 · Two antique hand-painted pearl shells, Western Australian origin, 19th/20th century, ​​​​​​​14cm and 15cm wide

222 · A collection of early silver gelatin prints of sailing ships in Port Philip Bay, all titled verso including "John Williams", "Glen Lora", "Senorita", and "Star of Bengal" (17 items), each approximately 10 x 14cm

223 · Whalebone and ebony dominoes in timber box, 19th century, ​​​​​​​the box 16.5cm wide

224 · A scrimshaw cow horn decorated with an anchor and flowers, ​​​​​​​29cm long

225 · A group of assorted antique whalebone crochet needles and hooks, 18th and 19th century, (45 items), ​​​​​​​the largest 13cm long

226 · An antique Australian timber pond yacht on stand, early 20th century, 65cm high, 53cm long

227 · CHELSEA CLOCK CO. U.S. NAVY vintage brass bulkhead clock with Arabic numerals and marked "Chelsea Clock Co, Boston, U.S. Navy, Ser. No. 13032, 1940", 19cm diameter

228 · An American WWII period brass gimbal wet compass, stamped "The Lionel Corporation, 1944", 14cm high, 34m wide

229 · A vintage brass boat propeller mounted on timber board for hanging, 36cm high overall

230 · A carved whalebone ornament mounted on a whale ear drum bone, ​​​​​​​12cm high, 15cm wide overall

231 · Two carved marine ivory whale ornaments, 20th century, the larger 10.5cm long

232 · An antique walking stick with whale's tooth and baleen handle carved in the form of a dog's head, on a turned whalebone shaft, 19th century, ​​​​​​​93cm high

233 · An antique walking stick with marine ivory and timber handle on a whalebone shaft, 19th century, ​​​​​​​92cm high

234 · An antique walking stick with whale's tooth handle, baleen spacers and whalebone shaft, 19th century, 88cm high

235 · An antique walking stick with whale's tooth handle carved in the form of a hammer head with baleen spacers and whalebone shaft, 19th century, 82cm high

236 · An antique walking stick with whale's tooth handle, baleen spacer and whalebone shaft, 19th century, 96cm high

237 · An antique walking stick with carved whale's tooth handle, baleen, casuarina and honeysuckle spacers, on a whalebone shaft, 19th century, 84.5cm high

238 · An antique walking stick with carved whale's tooth handle, baleen spacer and ferrule, on a segmented stingray vertebrae shaft, 19th century, 92cm high

239 · An antique walking stick with carved fist whale's tooth handle, silver collar, on a fiddleback blackwood shaft with metal ferrule, 19th century, 93cm high

240 · An antique walking stick with sample wood handle including huon pine, blackwood, cedar and some form of exotic ebony, mounted with a rose gold collar with ownership inscription, on a beefwood casuarina shaft with brass ferrule, early 20th century, 88cm high

241 · A whalebone walking stick with silver collar and carved whale tooth handle, 19th century, 85cm long

242 · H.M.A.S. SYDNEY Presentation walking stick with silver plaque "A Token Of Esteem From A.C.T. Branch, R.S.S.A.I.L.A.", enamel plaque in the top of the handle reads "Wood From H.M.A.S. Sydney". The Sydney was famed for being the first Australian naval ship to engage the enemy in battle in WW1 on the 1st of November 1914, where she encountered the German light cruiser the S.M.S. EMDEN in what became known as the Battle of the Cocos. ​88cm high

243 · A sailor's walking stick with Turkman's knot rope handle, rose gold plated collar engraved "MURTLE" and timber shaft, 19th century, missing ferrule. ​83cm high

244 · An unusual antique quadriform walking stick, crafted from segments of baleen, horn and possibly whalebone (unsure), 19th century, 81cm high

245 · Three Australian walking sticks, blackwood, mulga and myrtle, 19th/20th century, ​​​​​​​the largest 92cm high

246 · An antique Australian walking stick with carved boot handle, silver collar on a fiddleback blackwood shaft with brass ferrule, 19th century, 79cm high

247 · An antique walking stick with Tasmanian musk handle, engraved silver cap, on a fiddleback blackwood shaft with brass ferrule, 19th century, ​​​​​​​90cm high

248 · A rare Australian figured huon pine four tier wotnot with single drawer and well turned tapering column supports on brass castors, Tasmanian origin, circa 1840, 138cm high, 46cm wide, 38cm deep

249 · An early casuarina beefwood Colonial Australian secretaire with cross banded and string inlay decoration, interior fitted with compartments and drawers, Sydney origin, early 19th century.

250 · An antique Colonial gentleman's cedar washstand with drop sides and fluted legs, early 19th century. Origin unknown. Note: Several alterations visible. 82cm high, 53cm wide (closed), 58cm deep

251 · An impressive Colonial Australian cedar two door bookcase with inverted carved tulip centurion style pediment and shield shaped doors, Tasmanian origin, circa 1840, 250cm high, 135cm wide, 46cm deep

252 · An antique Anglo-Indian padouk twin pedestal sideboard with carved Thomas Hope scrolled back, early to mid 19th century, ​​​​​​​122cm high, 184cm wide, 63cm deep

253 · An antique Colonial Australian cedar carver chair with Trafalgar back, scroll supports, serpentine front rail and faceted legs, circa 1850, ex Clifford Craig collection, 90cm high, 54cm across the arms

254 · WILLIAM CHAMPION antique Colonial Australian cedar wotnot with single drawer, Tasmanian origin, circa 1840, stamped three times to base "W. Champion", 106cm high, 53cm wide, 45cm deep

255 · An early Colonial Australian cedar bookcase with crossbanded edge and astragal glazed doors, Tasmanian origin, early to mid 19th century, ​​​​​​​211cm high, 95m wide, 48cm deep

256 · An early colonial cedar tilt-top breakfast table with handsomely selected solid book-matched top, cross-banded edge and frieze, turned and carved centurion skirt column, and finely crafted triform base with original concealed castors, full cedar secondary construction, Sydney origin, circa 1840, 73cm high, 136cm diameter

257 · A set of six Colonial Australian cedar spade back dining chairs with faceted tapering legs and drop in black leather upholstered seats, circa 1845

258 · An antique Australian cedar chiffonier with carved Prince of Wales carved feather back, full cedar construction, New South Wales origin, circa 1840, ​​​​​​​129cm high, 120cm wide, 59cm deep

259 · Antique Colonial cedar commode bedroom steps, New South Wales origin, mid 19th century, 45cm high, 46cm wide, 45cm deep

260 · A Colonial Australian cedar sarcophagus shaped storage box footstool, upholstered in what appears to be original gold velvet and later Regency striped fabric, mid 19th century, 45cm high, 52cm deep, 50cm deep

261 · A Colonial Australian cedar and pine ottoman with period scarlet cloth upholstery, mid 19th century, 25cm high, 47cm wide, 47cm deep

262 · An antique Australian blackwood bar stool with finely turned legs, Tasmanian origin, circa 1850, ​​​​​​​81cm high

263 · A fine quality Colonial ceremonial chair with ornate carving and recessed casters, mid 19th century

264 · An antique jarrah washstand with single drawer and gallery back, Western Australian origin, 19th century, 91cm high, 91cm wide, 45cm deep

265 · A Colonial Australian blackwood easy chair with green leather diamond button upholstery, mid 19th century,. 87cm high, 63cm across the arms, 87cm deep

266 · An antique Australian cedar tilt-top supper table with two piece book matched well figured top, cross banded edge and skirt supported on a turned pedestal with lotus carved collar and impressive scroll and lambs tongue cabriole legs with recessed brass castors, circa 1850, 72cm high, 124cm diameter

267 · An antique Colonial Australian cedar bookcase with Gothic arched doors, three drawers and full turned columns, New South Wales origin, mid 19th century. Note: This originally was a built-in bookcase, sides have been altered. 259cm high, 146cm wide, 47cm deep

267a · An antique Australian huon pine three door wardrobe with central mirrored door and carved decoration, 19th century. Note: Fine select cuts of birdseye huon pine have been used in the construction of this piece shoring lovely colour and patination. 211cm high, 200cm wide, 60cm deep

268 · GEORGE THWAITES (attributed) of Melbourne, fine quality Australian blackwood Canterbury with beautifully turned gallery and single drawer to the base, circa 1860, 85cm high, 65cm wide, 41cm deep

269 · GEORGE THWAITES & DANIEL LIVINGSTONE of Melbourne, important set of six antique Australian carved cedar target back chairs, originally commission for the NATIONAL BANK OF AUSTRALASIA situated at 279 Collins Street Melbourne. These chairs are believed to be unique with additional carving present on the reverse, circa 1858.

270 · An antique Australian two door cabinet with original green and yellow painted finish, South Australian origin, 19th century, 96cm high, 145cm wide, 57cm deep

271 · GEORGE THWAITES of MELBOURNE (attributed) antique Australian carved cedar hall chair, 19th century, 89cm high

272 · A Colonial Australian cedar wine table with bobbin turned column, South Australian origin, 19th century, 74cm high, 47cm wide, 44cm deep

273 · An unusual antique farmhouse occasional table crafted from eucalyptus inlaid with native timbers, peg joint construction with tapering square form legs, Barossa Valley, South Australian origin, 19th/20th century, 75cm, 92cm wide, 60cm deep

274 · An antique Australian cedar knee hole pedestal desk, solid timber top with well selected cuts of Australian cedar, circa 1860, 77cm high, 108cm wide, 51cm deep

275 · GEORGE PEDDLE antique Australian blackwood chair, Tasmanian origin, circa 1900, note: rare jawbone supports. ​​​​​​​87cm high

276 · An antique Australian cedar chest travelling chest of five graduated drawers, each fitted with flush military style handles, huon pine secondary timbers, Tasmanian, circa 1855, 105cm high, 97cm wide, 53cm deep

277 · An antique Australian cedar two door stationery cabinet, full length blind doors fitted with arched cedar panels, circa 1870, 135cm high, 85cm wide, 30cm deep

278 · A pair of antique Australian cedar hall chairs with shield medallion insert backs, 19th century, 92cm high

279 · An antique Huon pine chest of eight drawers with serpentine front and carved floral corbel, 19th century, 139cm high, 118cm wide, 56cm deep

280 · An antique Australian huon pine chest of eight drawers with finely selected cuts of birdseye, 19th century, 144cm high, 117cm wide, 57cm deep

281 · An antique Australian cedar secretaire bookcase with carved corbels, interior fitted with compartments and drawers in huon pine, circa 1880, 136cm high, 114cm wide, 56cm deep

282 · W. H. ROCKE & Co. of MELBOURNE antique overmantle mirror in ebonised and gilt frame with hand-painted crest, circa 1880, bearing oval retailer's plaque on reverse "W. H. Rocke & Co., Melbourne", 162cm high, 144cm wide

283 · An antique Australian silky oak one drawer occasional table, Queensland origin, 19th century, ​​​​​​​77cm high, 72cm wide, 48cm deep

284 · An impressive antique Australian library partners desk with D-ended inset writing surface and crossbanded edge. The pedestals with four graduated drawers to each side standing on a recessed plinth with footrest, circa 1880. Full cedar construction. 66cm high, 272cm wide, 137cm deep

285 · An antique Australian huon pine chest of four drawers of diminutive proportions, turned wooden draw knobs standing on bun feet, Tasmanian origin, circa 1880, 90cm high, 97cm wide, 46cm deep

286 · An antique Australian cedar plan chest with two door front, 19th century, 76cm high, 141cm wide, 77cm deep

287 · A pair of antique Australian blackwood elbow chairs with carved saddle seats and red leatherette upholstery, 19th century. Almost certainly a government department issue, possibly the Victorian Senate. ​​​​​​​94cm high, 62cm wide, 62cm deep

288 · E. BURGESS of Melbourne, antique Australian blackwood wine table with oval top, circa 1880, bearing maker's label "From E. BURGESS, Cabinet Maker, Polisher & Co. Pelham Street, Carlton", ​​​​​​​73cm high, 39cm wide, 53cm deep

289 · An antique Australian blackwood wine table with baluster turned column, cabriole scroll legs with floral carving to the knee and associated blackwood top, circa 1880, 66cm high, 61cm diameter

290 · An antique Australian blackwood set of six padded balloon back dining chairs with turned front legs and leather upholstery, circa 1890 92cm high

291 · An early Colonial Australian tea table with fold-over top, constructed from solid slabs of casuarina and cedar, circa 1840, 75cm high, 92cm wide, 45cm deep (closed)

292 · An antique Colonial Australian cedar secretaire chest of four drawers, circa 1845. With cock-beaded decoration and casuarina veneered drawer blades, triple reeded top and base mouldings standing on bracket feet. Well fitted interior with pigeonhole compartments and casuarina fronted drawers with brass fittings. Originally in a dilapidated state with extensive 1980s professional restoration to bring it back to its original form. 110cm high, 111cm wide, 55cm deep

293 · An Australian cedar spade back library chair with black leatherette upholstered seat and arms, New South Wales origin, 19th century, 53cm across the arms

294 · A Colonial Australian cedar carver chair with spade back, Sydney origin, circa 1850s, 54cm across the arms

295 · An antique Australian cedar carver chair, Tasmanian origin, 19th century, 49cm across the arms

296 · An Australian folk art stick armchair with remains of original painted finish, 19th/20th century, 99cm high, 57cm across the arms

297 · SUEFFERT fine antique New Zealand tilt-top wine table, 19th century, 74cm high, 57cm wide, 57cm deep

298 · WINKS & HALL (attributed), in the manner of Seuffert, antique New Zealand parquetry starburst circular wine table, 19th century, 75cm high, 58cm diameter

299 · An antique New Zealand exhibition parquetry starburst tabletop, most likely Winks & Hall, Auckland, in the manner of Seuffert, mounted on later Australian blackwood Arts & Crafts base, the top 19th century, 77cm high, 59cm diameter

300 · An antique New Zealand specimen wood oval tilt-top occasional table with carved tripod base, 19th century, 70cm high, 79cm wide, 56cm deep

301 · EXHIBITION TABLE TOP, fine quality octagonal to occasional table top inlaid with Tasmanian specimen timbers including musk, casuarina, blackwood, huon pine, silver banksia and others, fitted to a turned stained kauri pine stretcher base, Launceston, Tasmanian origin, late 19th century, 60cm high, 70cm wide, 70cm deep

302 · An Australian blackwood single door pot cupboard with brass handle, late 19th century, 78cm high, 46cm wide, 32cm deep

303 · An antique Australian cedar child's highchair, 19th century, ​​​​​​​80cm high

304 · An unusual Australian Arts & Crafts chair in Tasmanian oak, early 20th century, ​​​​​​​97cm high

305 · An impressive antique Australian fiddleback blackwood secretaire bookcase, 19th/20th century, ​​​​​​​208cm high, 120cm wide, 48cm deep

306 · ERIC NICHOLLS pair of bible chairs from the Men's Fellowship Room, Wesleyan Methodist Church, Kew, Australian. Hardwood and leatherette, circa 1919. Rare. 104cm high

307 · ERIC NICHOLLS pair of bible chairs from the Men's Fellowship Room, Wesleyan Methodist Church, Kew, Australian. Hardwood and leatherette, circa 1919. Rare. 104cm high

308 · ANTONIO DEBERTOLIS dining chair, blackwood and rush seat, Drouin, Victoria, 19th century

309 · An antique Australian revolving library bookstand, blackwood and cedar, circa 1900, 91cm high, 68cm wide, 56cm deep

310 · An antique Australian blackwood display cabinet, glazed top fitted with two adjustable shelves, the sides with fielded panels and bracket supported cornice, circa 1900, 199cm high, 110cm wide, 33cm deep

311 · An antique blackwood pedestal with faded finish, Tasmanian origin, 19th/20th century, 96cm high, 30cm wide, 30cm deep

312 · An antique Australian turned blackwood pedestal, 19th/20th century, 105cm high, 29cm wide, 29cm deep

313 · An Australian Arts & Crafts bookcase with knee hole desk compartment, manufactured in American oak, carved with Illawarra flame tree motif, early 20th century, with original ink stamp to the reverse of drawer "MISS GETHERS, WOOD CARVING STUDIO, SYDNEY", 168cm high, 152cm wide, 50cm deep

314 · Circle of ROBERT PRENZEL Australian blackwood hall seat with carved griffin and face mask decoration, early 20th century, 138cm high x 115cm wide x 41cm deep

315 · An Australian blackwood roll-top desk in the Cutler style, early 20th century, ​117cm high, 122cm wide, 75cm deep

316 · WOMBAT PARK (Daylesford, Victoria) Australian Arts & Crafts eucalypt dining table, designed by famed Australian architect RODNEY HOWARD ALSOP, circa 1908, 79cm high, 188cm wide, 88cm deep. PROVENANCE: Shapiro Auctions, Sydney. Previously Leonard Joel, "Wombat Park. Daylesford", March, 1995, Lot 189. (catalogue included)

317 · An Australian Arts & Crafts blackwood firescreen carved with gumnuts and leaves with branch decoration, in the manner of Prenzel, early 20th century, ​​​​​​​70cm high, 86cm wide, 17cm deep

318 · An Australian blackwood Arts & Crafts circular dining table with four matching chairs, early 20th century, the table 74cm high, 132cm diameter

318a · An Australian blackwood pedestal with square top, supported by a vase and baluster shaped column, circa 1920, 104cm high, 30cm wide, 29cm deep

319 · An embossed brass fire screen after Emanuel Phillips Fox "Captain Cook Landing At Botany Bay, circa 1770", early 20th century, ​76cm high, 75cm wide,

320 · An antique jarrah piano seat with open front compartment, Western Australian origin, early 20th century, 67cm high, 71cm wide, 41cm deep

321 · HARRY GOLDMAN of Melbourne, important exhibition carver armchair, figured eucalypt, circa 1924,

321a · ANNIE JANE HOPE CAMPBELL (1866-1920) four panel oak screen with hand-painted hunting scene decoration by the famed caricature artist, signed and dated 1908, 178cm high, 293cm wide

322 · An Australian pokerwork circular occasional table with Medieval landscape scene with figures in castle, circa 1925, 54cm high, 60cm diameter

323 · An Arts & Crafts hallstand carved with Australian flora and fauna including possums, koala, cockatoo, gumnuts and leaves, early 20th century, ​​​​​​​206cm high (including cockatoo head piece), 127cm wide, 40cm deep

324 · An antique English mahogany spade back carver chair, early to mid 19th century, 52cm across the arms

324a · An Australian solid maple pedestal with baluster trunk, square top, conforming base and bun feet, circa 1910, 103cm high, 40cm wide, 40cm deep, (square top 29 x 29cm)

325 · A Gothic revival Tasmanian blackwood lectern with grape and leaf carved panel, mid 20th century, bearing brass dedication plaque "In loving remembrance of my husband, Norman McKinnon who fell asleep in Jesus on June 16th, 1943", 126cm high, 41cm wide, 41cm deep

326 · ARNOTT'S FAMOUS BISCUITS vintage folding chair emblazoned with the famous Arnott's rosella in yellow and red, mid 20th century

327 · FRED WARD set of four Queensland maple "DC1" dining chairs made for FLER, Melbourne, mid 20th century

328 · SCHULIM KRIMPER pair of Australian single beds, mid 20th century, Note: No hardware present.

329 · HANS HAYSON mid-century style writing desk with teak veneered top above a bank of three drawers, supported on turned teak legs, 20th century, 70cm high, 123cm wide, 63cm deep

330 · GRANT FEATHERSTON "Expo Sound Chair Mark II" vintage blue upholstered chair, 114cm high

331 · An antique Australian kauri pine circular wine tabletop with folk art painting of fairy wrens in a tree, 19th century, 61cm diameter

332 · An antique New Zealand two tier occasional table with native timber parquetry starburst top, unfortunately damaged with later central replacement, 19th century, 72cm high, 59cm diameter

333 · Twelve assorted antique Spanish pieces of eight silver coinage in varying states, 18th century, 90.3 grams total

334 · CONVICT LOVE TOKENS twohalf penny examples with engraved initials, 18th/19th century, 2.5cm diameter

335 · CONVICT LOVE TOKENS penny and halfpenny examples, one attractively engraved with dove and initials, the other with leaf and monogram initials, 18th/19th century, (2 items)

336 · Convict era antique handcuffs (no key), early 19th century, ​​​​​​​23cm wide

337 · Convict leg irons with key, 19th century, ​​​​​​​47cm wide

338 · CONVICT DEPARTMENT belt buckle stamped "HER MAJESTY'S CONVICT DEPARTMENT", mid 19th century, ​​​​​​​8cm wide

339 · PORT ARTHUR type gaol door bolt, 19th century, ​​​​​​​46cm wide

340 · PENTRIDGE PRISON original cell door lock with later key, circa 1852, working order, 25.5 x 18cm

341 · A New South Wales Police tunic (pocketless), circa 1890, with six original NEW SOUTH WALES (Crown) POLICE buttons. An extremely rare survivor.

342 · GAOL WARDERS N.S.W. buttons (2), CONVICT PRISON button, and a CONVICT DEPARTMENT button; together with an antique British brass coat of arms, 19th century, (5 items), the coat of arms 13.5cm wide

343 · Antique English socket bayonet with War Department "W. D." and broad arrow marks, made for a Martini-Henry rifle, 63cm long

344 · HIATT antique nickel plated handcuffs with screw-key, ​​​​​​​23cm wide

345 · HIATT antique handcuffs with screw-key, 19th century, ​​​​​​​22cm wide

346 · Antique nickel plated adjustable handcuffs with screw key, 24cm wide

347 · THE VOYAGE OF THE "HAYESTON" FROM MADRAS TO NEW SOUTH WALES 1815-16. A manuscript letter from The Sheriff's Office, Madras, dated 17th November 1815, informing C.M. Ricketts, Chief Secretary at Fort William, Bengal, informing him that the owner of the "Hayeston" has advised that "the provisions and water for the European convicts now under sentence" are now on board and that the ship "will drop down the river on Sunday or Monday next....for the embarkation of the Convicts."

348 · FROM SLAVE-OWNERS IN GRENADA TO POLICE MAGISTRATE IN HOBART - Letters to William Tarleton, 1839 to 1847: A recently discovered group of six outer covers and entries, addressed to William Tarleton from various family members and associates:

349 · A receipt dated 25 June 1819, issued by the Chief Officer at Calcutta acknowledging receipt from "on board the Ship St. Michael....the following ten European Convicts, for New South Wales, with one pr of leg irons and one pr of Handcuffs for each, with locks and keys". Then follow the names, which include George Laurent, Thomas Pembroke and James Lee, who are all recorded arriving in VDL on 9th Nov.1819. The other names listed (James Holmes, Michael O'Brien, John Howlett, etc.)

350 · THE PRINCIPAL SUPERINTENDENT AT LAUNCESTON REPORTS ON TWO ABSCONDERS - December 1825. 23rd Dec.1825 letter from John Lakeland, Superintendent at Launceston, to A.W. H. Humphrey, Superintendent of Police advising that two prisoners - Michael Moven and James Walmsley had absconded from the public works at Launceston, and "cannot now be found." Michael Moven had arrived in March 1817 aboard "Sir William Bensley", sentenced to transportation for life. James Walmsley had arrived in December 1821 abo

351 · 27th January 1851 letter from The Under Secretary to the Government of Bengal (Dalrymple) to The Sheriff of Calcutta, with details of "the ten European Convicts under sentence of transportation" informing him that passage "has been procured per Barque 'Alibi', which vessel is now ready to sail for Van Diemen's Land." A list of "Bengal Convicts" and "Bombay Convicts" is provided. The Barque "Alibi" arrived in Van Diemen's Land on 25th May 1851 with just sixteen convicts onboard.

352 · SARAH ANN HILL - FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER AND TRANSPORTED FOR THE TERM OF HER NATURAL LIFE: Two court documents recording the proceedings at York Assizes in December 1851 at which Hill was found guilty of killing her new-born baby and leaving the body in a bonnet-box on Wakefield Railway Station. She was initially sentenced to death by hanging but there was a huge outcry and, as this document further records, the sentence was commuted to "her being Transported beyond the Seas....". The second docu

353 · A SLIGHT MISUNDERSTANDING?. A manuscript letter dated 19th Nov.1846 to Mr. Thomas, Under Sheriff of Calcutta, explaining that "I beg to return this letter to Captain Charlesworth which he refuses to receive as contrary to the Engagement entered into with Government which was to convey the Convicts alluded to Sydney and not to Van Diemen's Land.."

354 · CONVICTS & TRANSPORTATION: Acts of Parliament & Reports: 1812 - 1861 (7 items; approx. 500pp)

355 · JOHN HENRY CAPPER: Two Reports of John Henry Capper, Esq. Superintendent of Ships and Vessels Employed for the Confinement of Offenders Under Sentence of Transportation: dated 16th July 1825.[London, House of Commons. 1826.] 11pp. Folio. British Parliamentary Paper. HC36. Contains lists of convict hulks at Portsmouth, Gosport, Sheerness, Chatham, Woolwich & Deptford with numbers of convicts. Summaries of work performed, health etc.

356 · POLICE OFFICE HOBART. Single page manuscript letter dated 8th April 1835 from the Police Office in Hobart to the Chief Police Magistrate in Hobart Town, framed and mounted, 32 x 19cm visual, 47 x 33cm overall

357 · TASMANIAN CONVICT PHOTOGRAPH: A carte-de-visite, annotated verso: "28. Alexander Woods, per London. Taken at Port Arthur 1874". Alexander Wood was one of 250 convicts transported onboard the "London", arriving in Van Diemen's Land on 9th July 1844. He had been convicted and court martialled at St. Johns, Newfoundland, and sentenced to 14 years transportation. The prison photograph was taken 30 years after his arrival.

358 · TASMANIAN CONVICT PHOTOGRAPH: A carte-de-visite, annotated verso: "36. Henry Williams per Gov'r Phillip. Taken at Port Arthur 1874". Henry Williams (transported as William Williams), was convicted of Housebreaking at the Supreme Court in Hobart Town and sentenced to 5 years in gaol. He had arrived in Van Dieman's Land aboard the "Governor Phillips". The prison record shows he was discharged in February 1876.

359 · TASMANIAN CONVICT PHOTOGRAPH: A carte-de-visite, annotated verso: "97. Robert West per "Gilmore". Taken at Port Arthur 1874". Robert West was convicted at Kent and sentenced to 7 years transportation. He had arrived in Van Diemen's Land aboard the "Gilmore" in March 1832, 42 years before this photograph was taken.

360 · TASMANIAN CONVICT PHOTOGRAPH: A carte-de-visite, annotated verso: "108. Thomas Wilson alias Murphy. per "Dd Clark". Taken at Port Arthur 1874." Thomas WILSON was convicted at Carnarvonshire on 1 Aug 1840 for breaking into a dwelling and stealing. Gaol Report: "vicious, desperate disposition, conduct disorderly & bad connections". 15 year transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land per the ship "David Clarke" on it's only voyage carrying convicts, arriving 4 Oct 1841. He was still in gaol

361 · TASMANIAN CONVICT PHOTOGRAPH: A carte-de-visite, annotated verso: "134. Thomas Wood or Key, native". Taken at Port Arthur 1874." Thomas Wood (transported as Thomas Key on the Lady Nugent) was sentenced to six years for housebreaking and larceny, at the Supreme Court, Hobart. Claiming to be native born, in fact he was originally found guilty at Nottingham Quarter Sessions in 1836 and transported for 7 years.

362 · TASMANIAN CONVICT PHOTOGRAPH: A carte-de-visite, annotated verso: "259. George Wilson, Ld Lyndock 3. Taken at Port Arthur 1874." George Wilson arrived in New South Wales on the 8th August 1838 aboard the Lord Lyndoch. He had been transported for life at the Glasgow Court of Justiciary.

363 · TASMANIAN CONVICT PHOTOGRAPH: A carte-de-visite, annotated verso: "312 + 313 Charles Ward or Hayes per Moffatt 2 . Taken at Port Arthur 1874." Ward (who called himself John) arrived aboard the Moffatt in May 1834, following his conviction at York. His sentence was transportation for 14 years.

364 · TASMANIAN CONVICT PHOTOGRAPH: A carte-de-visite, annotated verso: "Percy Westaway, Launceston." Westaway, a native born 28 year old engine driver and miner, was found guilty of larceny at the Supreme Court Launceston on 27th March 1890. He was imprisoned for 3 years. The record shows that he was imprisoned for larceny again in December 1916.

365 · EDWARD (NED) KELLY CARTES-DE-VISITE, A pair of cartes-de-visite produced by Clifford, Morris & Co., Royal Arcade, Dunedin, the first depicting the sixteen year-old "EDWARD KELLY, WHEN RECEIVED INTO GAOL. 2ND AUGUST, 1871" and the second titled "EDWARD KELLY, WHEN DISCHARGED FROM GAOL. FEBRUARY, 1874".

366 · KELLY GANG INTEREST. Bound volume of the AUSTRALASIAN SKETCHER with several references to the famous bushranger gang, as well as other notable events such as the Loch Ard wreck.

367 · [BUSHRANGERS] A small box containing ten glass plate negatives, circa 1890s, including two portraits of HARRY POWER (bushranger), FREDERICK DEEMING (serial killer, possibly Jack-the-Ripper), Inspector HARE with police party (Kelly Gang capture), and others; all approx. 16 x 10.5cm. (10 items).

368 · An original glass magic lantern slide of NED KELLY; Charles Nettleton's portrait of Kelly taken the day before his execution on 11th November 1880. The slide maker is unknown, but probably J. Searle of Melbourne; 1890s, 85 x 82mm.

369 · An original glass magic lantern slide of HARRY POWER; Charles Nettleton's portrait of Power, also known as Henry Johnson, an early associate of Ned Kelly. The slide maker is unknown, but probably J. Searle of Melbourne; 1890s, 82 x 80mm.

370 · [THE KELLY GANG] An original glass magic lantern slide of the Victorian police involved in the pursuit and capture of Ned Kelly and his Gang including Hare and Steele; the slide maker is J. Searle of Melbourne; 1890s, 82 x 82mm.

371 · [KELLY GANG] A glass plate negative (16.3 x 10cm) for a carte-de-visite or cabinet card portrait of STEVE HART, a member of the Kelly Gang; by Barnes of Wangaratta; taken in 1878, is the only verified image of Hart, who was only 21 when he died. The negative appears to be circa 1890s. Hart took part in the infamous siege of Glenrowan in which he, Dan Kelly and Joe Byrne were killed.

372 · A magic lantern slide of FREDERICK DEEMING (Serial killer Jack-the-Ripper?), probably by Searle of Melbourne, circa 1890s; 82 x 82mm. Frederick Bailey Deeming (1853 – 1892) was an English-born Australian murderer. He was convicted and executed for the murder of a woman in Melbourne. He is remembered today because he was suspected by some of being the notorious serial killer, Jack the Ripper. An example of this image is held by the Victorian Police Museum.

373 · The three Victorian Police detectives responsible for the arrest of Frederick Deeming; Kennedy, Consedine and Cawsen; a large format glass plate negative (25 x 20cm), circa 1890; together with a print from the negative.

374 · An antique Australian blackwood truncheon, 19th/20th century, ​​​​​​​36cm long

375 · A New South Wales Police tunic with envelope pockets, six original NEW SOUTH WALES (Crown) POLICE buttons, circa 1910s. Very rarely seen.

376 · Two Australian hardwood timber truncheons, 19th/20th century, ​​​​​​​35cm and 36cm long

377 · THE BRITISH CONVICT SHIP "SUCCESS", series of six unused postcards

378 · VICTORIA POLICE AUXILIARY FORCE "Instructions To Police Reservists"; together with badge and a "Police Force Victoria Motor Sport" car badge, (3 items)

379 · Replica convict handcuffs with key, 20th century, 29cm wide

380 · Replica leg irons and handcuffs, 20th century, (2 items), ​​​​​​​the leg irons 128cm long

381 · An antique iron dingo trap, 19th/20th, ​​​​​​​58cm long

382 · FUSIL DE CHASSE antique French flintlock fowling piece with brass furniture and 100cm barrel, circa 1750, 143cm long

383 · An antique English muzzle load percussion cap rifle, the lock stamped "T. KETLAND & CO." mid 19th century, ​​​​​​​117cm long

384 · WOOLEY & Co. antique English sword scabbard, circa 1796-98, would suit a P1796 infantry or Naval Officer's sword, 78.5cm long

385 · COLONEL ROBERT BALDOCK antique miniature portrait of a British military officer, early 19th century, 9.5 X 7.5cm, 16.5 X 14cm overall Titled verso on old label. Baldock was a Colonel in the Honourable East India Company's Service and the Bengal Infantry. He died at Woodlands, South Australia in May 1859

386 · GODFREY BALDOCK antique miniature portrait of a gentleman in military dress, early 19th century, 7.5 x 6.5cm, 13.5 x 12cm overall. Titled verso on an old label.

387 · An antique English percussion cap pistol with "TOWER PROOF" stamp and crown mark, 6" barrel, .69 calibre, circa 1837, 32cm long

388 · A circa 1890s Scottish Cadet Officer's tunic from Victoria. The tunic is doublet-style with collar badges, and is displayed together with a kilt (probably early 20th Century), a waistbelt of correct Slade-Wallace type, a sporran which dates to 1935 and spatts, socks, etc., from around the 1920s. Accompanied by the correct sidecap (which lacks badge). A handsome and rare exhibit.

389 · MAJOR ARTHUR JAMIESON MEIKLE (1869-1954). A series of letters dating from August 1914, before his departure from Port Lincoln, and continuing to December 1915, that letter headed "Walden Grove - Anzac - Turkey" (Then a medical post and now a cemetery at Gallipoli). The letters, to a friend, Mrs John Myers of Coulta, South Australia, are highly articulate and insightful. In his letter for 30th May 1915, headed "Gallipoli Peninsula" he writes "You'd see from the papers that we landed here on the 2

390 · WORLD WAR ONE original photographs including the No.20 Battery, Field Artillery training at Seymour in March 1914; C. Sub. No.19 Battery F.A. also at Seymour in 1914; an original sepia print by Antippa, Cairo, of Australian and British troops posing on the Great Pyramid (23 x 29cm); three postcard size photos of the Gallipoli landing, two of which are titled "Two hours after landing"; an Australian Bristol fighter plane on the Western front; and an Australian Flying Corp plane on the ground.(8)

391 · THE AUSTRALIAN NAVAL AND MILITARY EXPEDITIONARY FORCE: "Infantry Training. (4-Company Organization) 1914" handbook (265pp + adverts) issued to "S.H. WATKINS, No.176. "Aus. Nav. & Mil. Exped. Force, Rabaul. 1914" with his manuscript details in pen to the Contents page. Accompanied by two other associated books, "Our New Possessions" by Captain J. Lyng (1919), and "The Australian Soldiers Gift Book" edited by Ethel Turner. (3).

393 · AUSTRALIAN FORCES CAMPED AT THE GREAT PYRAMIDS OF GIZA, EGYPT: Black and white two page albumen panoramic view, 22 x 49.5cm, 44 x 71cm overall

394 · ERNEST ALBERT EPPLE, 1st. A.I.F. 11th FIELD ARTILLERY BRIGADE: WWI tunic with Rising Sun lapel badges and patches and original Turkish-knot style buttons. Epple was in the motor transport battalion. The tunic is made from barathea material and was probably privately tailored.

395 · A MAKESHIFT "POSTCARD" FROM GALLIPOLI: Because of the shortage of writing materials, the soldiers present during the Gallipoli Campaign had to resort to using whatever they could scrounge. This makeshift card was made using the lid from a Special Crown Virginia Cigarette box, endorsed "ON ACTIVE SERVICE. NO STAMPS AVAILABLE" and is headed "Dear Sweetheart" from "Shrapnel Valley" and is addressed to Miss Harding at Harbour Street, Mosman Bay in Sydney.

396 · 1914 large-format photographs by Melbourne photographer, Algernon Darge in 1914: "F Coy. 5BN 1st A.I.F. Marching to Camp 19/8/14"; "H. Co. 5th BATT."; and, "B Co. 7th BATT."; the images all approx. 18 x 30cm and laid down on backing cards (which are defective).

397 · A "Kodak Souvenirs" photo album containing 97 snapshots which appear to have been taken by an officer on-board "H.M.A.T.S. Anglo-Egyptian". The cargo ship was leased by the Australian Commonwealth between 1915 and 1917 and used as a troop transport. Many of the images are annotated at Salonika, Alexandria, off Lemnos, Persian Gulf, Basra on the River Tigris, as well as other ships, soldiers of Allied countries and Turkish prisoners.

398 · WWI period Red Cross full sized fired plaster bust of a nurse, ex-Repatriation Hospital in Sydney, 61cm high

399 · WWI period British Patriotic pottery lion with peace shield, sold to raise funds for the war effort, manufactured by Bretby Pottery, 15cm high, 25cm long

400 · SOME POSTCARDS TO HOME: A 1916-18 collection of postcards sent by Australian soldiers, while en route to the Western Front, from England and from France and Belgium; several silks, and mostly expressing their longing for home and their loved ones, and their hope for return mail that never seems to come. Accompanied by several Christmas cards from the same correspondence and several postcards that were mailed in envelopes (without written messages). (35+ items).

401 · A circa January 1916 silver gelatin photograph (13.5 x 19cm), laid down on backing card (W. Mason & Co. of Bridge Road, Richmond), depicting a group of men in front of the recruiting office under a banner which reads "RICHMOND'S 1st QUOTA of RECRUITS For Australia's New Army of 50,000". The men are photographed with their recruiting officers and a young, uniformed mascot. Overall 24 x 29cm. In January 1916, the Army announced that it needed 50,00 men for the "New Army", and 16,000 reinforcement

402 · AUSTRALIA IN NEW BRITAIN, NAURU & THE SOLOMON ISLANDS DURING WW1: A large "Newlyn" photograph album containing 91 postcard-size photographs of the Australians and natives, the buildings, gatherings and activities from about 1916 onwards. Most images are annotated and include "Rabaul NB", "Easter Sports - Rabaul 1917", "Road Mending - Rabaul", "S.S. Marsina", "S.S. Morinda", "Coal Shed - Matupi", "Officer's Mess - Rabaul - Late German Club", "Kokopo Road", "Sir Samuel Pethebridge + Staff", etc.

403 · A TRAGIC BOOK OF CONDOLENCE CARDS: Following the deaths of their two sons, Private Leslie Edward BENNING, who died of wounds at the age of 21 (24th July 1916), and his younger brother, Harold Vincent BENNING, who died of his wounds, aged 19 (14th Nov. 1916), the mourning parents collected the newspaper reports and condolence cards they received from family, friends and acquaintances, as well as old school teachers and others, who were motivated to write.

404 · R.A.F. Walking stick carved from the propeller of a bi-plane, WW1 period, ​91cm high

405 · A WWI period impressive trench art umbrella stand made from a 1918 German shell casing, titled "REIMS", 50cm high, 13cm diameter

406 · CAMP POCKET CANDLESTICK "A Soldier's Friend" WWI period tin box with photolithograph top and patent date "19.7.15", 12.5cm wide

407 · WW1 ERA flags/bunting of various sizes, strung together for display on shop-front or house; a bit weathered, but a fascinating group. (8 flags).

408 · Two WW1 period trench art biplane ornaments, both engraved "PERONNE". 9.5cm wingspan each

409 · WW1 period trench art vase with leaf decoration, together with a brass vase, 20th century, (2 items), ​​​​​​​the larger 27cm high

410 · WWI period German artillery shell dated June 1918, stamped "KARLSRUHE", an imposing 108cm high, 27.5cm diameter at base

411 · An original Royal Air Force Technical Department lithographic poster, dated 4.8.18, depicting a Sopwith "Pup" with details of the control mechanisms shown in cross section. Overall 67 x 101cm. Despite extensive research, we have been unable to locate another example of this training poster.

412 · WORLD WAR ONE ERA bunting consisting of patriotic flags of the Allies, mostly stitched together in strips for display outside shops and home. Comprising of two strips of 8, and a pair, all marked "British Made", each flag is approx. 22 x 29cm. (18 flags).

413 · "RECORD OF AUSTRALIA'S VOLUNTARY EFFORT IN THE GREAT WAR (A.I.F.), AUGUST 4th,1914 TO JUNE 28, 1919" chromo-lithograph print attractively presented in period oak frame, 69 x 54cm overall

414 · "A SOUVENIR OF THE GREAT WAR AND THE GLORIOUS PART PLAYED BY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND", circa 1919 linen tea-towel with scenes depicting the ANZACS landing at Gallipoli, various battle cruisers and the flags of the Allies. Framed & glazed, overall 59 x 74.5cm.

415 · "Y.M.C.A. AUSTRALIA" vintage enamel and metal sign, 20th century, 114 x 230cm Brought back from France by an Australian Army officer.

416 · ARTIST UNKNOWN, (General Sir John Monash in uniform), oil on board, circa early 1920s, 40 x 32cm; overall 49 x 41cm.

417 · ARTIST UNKNOWN, H.M.A.S. AUSTRALIA, watercolour and ink on card, circa 1920s, initialled "JR" at lower left, 18 x 26cm; overall 32 x40cm.

418 · WW1-era telescope by W. Ottway & Co, Ealing, dated 1912 and with Australian Army broad arrow marking......tripod, etc.

419 · AN AUSTRALIAN GENERAL'S CAP, made by Hawkes & Co. Ltd., 1, Savile Row W., circa 1920s. With evidence of being worn, including perspiration stains to inner lining. Otherwise in superb condition. While it is rare to see a General's cap on the market - from any period of Australia's military history - this cap may be truly unique and important. Acquired some years ago by the present vendor, from a prominent Ballarat collector/dealer, who passed away recently.

420 · ARTIST UNKNOWN, (An Officer of Victoria's 57th Infantry Battalion, the "Merri" Regiment), circa 1930s, oil on canvas, 60 x 45cm, 67 x 51cm OVERALL

421 · Australian Military Forces "Field Message And Notebook" circa 1945, in original green cloth boards; together with a tine of assorted studs and buttons including many military examples

422 · MANTUA scratch-built model ship in glass case on timber base, 20th century, with detailed label affixed documenting the history of the ship, 12.5cm high, 25.5cm wide, 10cm deep

423 · A sterling silver Fleetwood Class model ship mounted on green onyx base, retailed by ASPREY of London, in original box, 25.5cm wide

424 · An American military flare gun, stamped "PISTOL, PYROTECHNIC-M2 No.5631 INSP. F.A.M. U.S. PROPERTY", ​​​​​​​note replaced wooden grips,

425 · JAPANESE MINIATURE SUBMARINE metal fragment with affixed souvenir card "A Guaranteed Souvenir From The Japanese Midget Submarine. Sunk In Sydney Harbour, Sunday, May 31st, 1942", 4cm wide

426 · R.A.F., R.A.A.F. and Civilian range of instructional, information and training publications, mainly 1940-45 including R.A.A.F. Educational Service "Instructional Course for Air Crew Reservists", "Japanese Aeroplanes - Aircraft Identification" booklet, "Through The Overcast" by Assen Jordanoff, R.A.A.F. "Manual for Air Crew Reservists", "Oxygen Sense", "The Vickers Gun Simplified", "The AIrcraft Captain", "War Gases - Learn and Live", "How to avoid flying accidents due to Weather", etc.

427 · COMMANDO FIGHTING KNIFE with leather handgrip, WW2 period, relic condition, ​​​​​​​31.5cm long

428 · Set of four folk art Australian cedar beer tankards with brass linings, each one carved with the R.A.F. crest and R.J. MITCHELL, POONA, 1945", ​​​​​​​13cm high

429 · Three WWII period black and white photographs of war ships including H.M.S. Illustrious and H.M.S. Grenville in the Bay of Naples, circa 1940s, the largest 24 x 31cm overall

430 · WWII period Australian military folk art painted Greek pottery vessel adorned with caricatures of Adolf Hitler, Mussolini, Josef Stalin and an Australian digger, 28cm high

431 · A vintage aviation leather cap, mid 20th century,

432 · UPPER YARRA RIFLE CLUB presentation brown leather kit bag, fitted with cartridge compartments and accessories, bearing silver plaque "Upper Yarra Rifle Club Scratch Championship, Won By N.E. FLEMING, 1954-1955", 28cm wide

433 · M. RADIK, (The Battle of Cape Spada), oil on board, signed and dated "58" lower left, 91 x 73cm; overall 104 x 84cm.

434 · M. RADIK, (A Battle of Britain scene), oil on board, signed and dated "59" lower left, 91 x 73cm; overall 103 x 85cm.

435 · The September 1964 typewritten manuscript by the author, Thomas A. Miles, for a book to be titled "Men of Anzac", as submitted to the Shakespeare Head Press for consideration.

436 · A vintage Australian slouch hat with Queen Elizabeth II Royal Australian Engineers badge, circa 1980s

437 · Light Horse Breeches (Bedford Cord.), late 20th century

438 · SANDS OF GALLIPOLI boxed set of limited edition medallions, ​​​​​​​30 x 23cm

439 · An Australian hand-crafted Bowie knife with scrimshawed whale's tooth handle and leather scabbard, 20th century, blade stamped "K. B. S., Castlemaine, Aust.", 36cm long

440 · MELBOURNE & HOBSONS BAY RAILWAY STATION FLINDERS STREET bronzed medallion (50mm)

441 · TRAMWAYS conductor's hat with attractive hat badge, 20th century

442 · MELBOURNE TRAMS: A small collection of glass-plate negatives circa 1910s-20s, (seven different), various sizes.

443 · N.S.W. RAILWAYS assorted silver plated cutlery and serving dishes, fifteen of the pieces stamped "R.R.R." (Railways Rest Rooms), early to mid 20th century, (16 items), ​​​​​​​the largest oval platter 35cm wide

444 · BRISBANE TRAMWAYS Conductors cap, signed by various members of interstate workers, 19th/20th century.

445 · A scratch-built model tram in barn find relic condition, mid 20th century, ​​​​​​​93cm long

446 · TRAMWAYS tin lithograph vintage sign "COCA COLA, DRIVE SAFELY, DRINK ICE COLD" mid 20th century, ​​​​​​​61 x 30cm

447 · TRAMWAYS tin lithograph vintage sign "WHITE CROW TOMATO SAUCE, PICK THE BEST", mid 20th century, 61 x 30cm

448 · TRAMWAYS tin lithograph vintage double sided sign "LEXINGTON CIGARETTES" and " TERRY DEAR COMPERES AUSTRALIA'S AMATEUR HOUR THURSDAYS AT 8, 3AW" mid 20th century, ​​​​​​​61 x 30cm

449 · TRAMWAYS tin lithograph vintage sign "BPL GLOSS-MASTA PAINT" mid 20th century, ​​​​​​​61 x 30cm

450 · TRAMWAYS tin lithograph vintage sign "LA SCALA THEATRE 147 ORMOND RD. ELWOOD" mid 20th century, ​​​​​​​61 x 30cm

451 · TRAMWAYS tin lithograph vintage sign "PIMS No. 1 CUP" mid 20th century, ​​​​​​​61 x 30cm

452 · TRAMWAYS tin lithograph vintage sign "3AW 60 TOP TUNES! ALL RACES" mid 20th century, ​​​​​​​61 x 30cm

453 · TRAMWAYS two tin lithograph vintage signs, automotive themes, mid 20th century, 61 x 30cm each

454 · TRAMWAYS tin lithograph double sided vintage sign "KIT KAT" and "THORNE & DEAN CAR ELECTRICAL REPAIRS", mid 20th century, 61 x 30cm

455 · LOCOMOTIVE NUMBER PLATE "R709" painted cast iron, 20th century. Note: From the last batch of 70 passenger locos imported for the Victorian Railways from Glasgow, 1951-53. 28 x 81cm

456 · TRAMWAYS group of five assorted vintage metal destination signs: I.) IVERS ST, PARKVILLE, II.) SPENCER STREET (double sided) MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND, III.) BLOCK CAR, IV.) TOORAK, V.) NOT CARRYING PASSENGERS, ​​​​​​​the largest 28 x 59cm

457 · MELBOURNE TRAM DESTINATION ROLL: Brunswick, Coburg, St. Kilda Beach, Moonee Ponds, etc, 20th century

458 · MELBOURNE TRAM DESTINATION ROLL: KEW, NORTH BALWYN, WINDSOR, HAWTHORN, ST. KILDA BEACH, TOORAK RD, FOOTBALL, etc, 20th century, 900 x 99cm

459 · MELBOURNE TRAM DESTINATION ROLL: FOOTBALL, RACECOURSE, ST.K JUNCTION, CAMBERWELL, ORRONG RD, etc, 20th century, 830 x 100cm

460 · MELBOURNE TRAM DESTINATION ROLL: TOORAK, SPECIAL, FOOTBALL, RACECOURSE, BRUNSWICK, VICTORIA MARKETS, MORELAND, etc, 20th century or later. Note: Includes a few non genuine destinations, possibly a later hand-painted example. 800 x 100cm

461 · MELBOURNE TRAIN DESTINATION ROLL: Special, Caulfield, Moorabbin, St Kilda, Port Melbourne, Belgrave, Lilydale, Coburg, Flinders Street, etc. 20th century, ​​​​​​​690 x 87cm

462 · MELBOURNE TRAIN DESTINATION ROLL: SUNSHINE, MITCHAM, KENSINGTON, NEWPORT, RINGWOOD, SANDRINGHAM, BELGRAVE, LILYDALE, etc, 20th century, 700 X 85cm

463 · MELBOURNE TRAM DESTINATION ROLLS: group of three, destinations include BUNDOORA, TELSTRA DOME, SOUTHBANK DEPOT, NORTH RICHMOND, PRAHRAN, (3 ITEMS), the largest 194 x 100cm

464 · An attractive natural gold ore specimen from the Victorian goldfields, housed in an antique card box branded "F.W. FIELD...BENDIGO", ​​​​​​​the specimen 4cm wide

465 · EUREKA STOCKADE: 40th Regiment of Foot hat badge (Albert pattern). Missing crown top. Note: This piece was discovered by a metal detectorist in the Victorian Goldfields. Relic condition with what appears to be a musket ball hole. Rare. 7cm high.

466 · A gold ore quartz pendant, 2cm wide 6 grams total

467 · A natural gold nugget specimen (1.7 grams), together with a natural gold ore specimen, plus a silver ore specimen, (3 items), the largest 3.5cm wide

468 · An antique miner's pick with pen inscription "Gold Miner's Pic, Ballarat, Victoria", 69cm high, 30cm wide

469 · Two natural gold ore specimens, ​​​​​​​the larger 2.5cm wide

470 · An attractive natural gold and quartz ore mineral specimen, ​​​​​​​3cm wide, 34.3 grams total