Australian & Colonial
24 Nov 2019, 01:00 → 25 Nov 2019, 01:00 ·727-729 High Street, Armadale, VIC 3143
The catalogue
Lots (62)
Vehicles
1 · A cedar and pine boat hull, Tasmanian origin, 19th century, 110cm long
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$380
Collectables
2 · A scrimshaw whale's tooth, with two mast ship flying a British ensign, 19th century, 14.5cm high PROVENANCE: The Berry Collection, Young's Auctions, lot 128, Aug. 2008 (sold for $4200 hammer)
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Estimate A$2,000–3,000
Collectables
3 · A scrimshaw whale's tooth, with three masted tallship , 19th century, 14.5cm high PROVENANCE: The Berry Collection, Young's Auctions, lot 127, Aug. 2008 (sold for $2800 hammer)
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Estimate A$1,500–2,500
Collectables
4 · Three whale's teeth, late 19th early 20th century, the largest 16.5cm long
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$320
Collectables
5 · A large scrimshaw whale's tooth engraved with a tallship and inscription on reverse "Tooth Of A Sperm Whale, 90 Foot Long, Caught By The Betsey, Capt. Peters, First South Sea.......1832", 22cm high
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$3,800
Collectables
6 · A sperm whale's tooth with hand polished finish, 19th century, 20cm high
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$700
Collectables
7 · A Colonial scrimshaw desk set comprising of two sperm whale teeth engraved with tallships standing on a baleen and timber base inlaid with mother of pearl and tortoiseshell and adorned with whale bone. The baleen back plate engraved with a fine architectural rendering of a late Georgian mansion. Most likely Tasmanian origin, mid 19th century, 20cm high, 34cm wide, 14cm deep
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$8,000
Collectables
8 · A ship in a bottle, late 19th century, 30cm long
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$120
Household
9 · Two hand forged whale oil Betty lamps, 19th century, 20cm high
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$320
Household
10 · A whale oil lamp, pewter, English, 19th century, 22cm high
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$160
Collectables
11 · A whalebone walking stick with whale's tooth handle, silver collar and inlay, 19th century, 88cm high
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$800
Collectables
12 · A carved whalebone chess set, 19th century, the kings 9cm high
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$380
Art
13 · A 19th century engraving of a fishing scene in original birdseye huon pine frame original with gilt slip, image 43 x 70cm, frame 58.5 x 85.5cm
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Estimate A$800–1,200
Household
14 · An unusual marine hanging light made from starfish, wood, shells and coral, 20th century, 45cm high
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$500
Collectables
15 · An impressive sea turtle shell, 19th century, 98 x 79cm
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$1,000
Household
16 · A ship's scullery hot drink dispenser serving coffee, beef tea and hot beer, brass with porcelain liners and wooden handles, 19th century, 84cm across
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$380
Other
17 · A leather cosh with brass wire binding and weighted end, 19th century, 38cm long
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$320
Art
18 · S.J. NEELE, "A Sketch of Two Boats & a Cutter with Sliding Keels, agreeable to a Scheme suggested by Captain Schank, of the Royal Navy", copper engraving, circa 1790, 61 x 51.5cm.
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$480
Art
19 · View of the LADY NELSON in the THAMES wood engraving from "The Narrative of a Voyage of Discovery, performed in His Majesty's Vessel the Lady Nelson in the years 1800, 1801, and 1802..." by James Grant, published in London in 1803. 14 x 19.5cm (image). On 13 November 1798, a
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$360
Militaria
20 · CAPTAIN COOK'S PISTOL An early 18th Century Continental Flintlock holster pistol, the lock signed "Corbau-A-Maastricht" with plain 13-bore barrel, brass fore-sight, spurred brass pommel (with minor damage to spur tips), brass trigger guard, replacement ramrod and pipe, pale fruitwood full stock with carved shell behind tang (with some minor damage at fore-end), 50cm long, 31cm barrel. This pistol was traditionally the property of Captain James Cook R.N., and was passed down to his elder sister
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Estimate Passed in
Collectables
21 · THE BODYLINE SERIES - A STUMP THAT WITNESSED THE CRISIS A cricket stump souvenired from the 3rd Test at Adelaide by Australian team member, Herbert Ironmonger and subsequently gifted to W. Martin with the inscription "To W. Martin, 3rd Test Adelaide, 18/1/33" and signed by Ironmonger. The stump is also signed by the members of the Australian and English teams, with 21 autographs visible (as the stump is presented) including Don Bradman, Jack Fingleton, Stan McCabe, Bert Oldfield, Bill O'Reilly..
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$14,000
Militaria
22 · THE CHANGI PRISON AUSTRALIAN RULES ASSOCIATION PREMIERSHIP TROPHY PLAQUE, 1942 the hand-lettered and illustrated cardboard trophy laid down on metal backing and with a later plastic protector, inscribed in pencil "RICHMOND FOOTBALL CLUB, PREMIERS, 1942, Australian Rules Association, P.O.W. CAMP CHANGI, Coach: Horgan, D., Trainer: G. Brown, Pres: A. Bush, Capt: P. MacKinlay, Vice Capt: R. Small, Secretary: B.C. Wootten, Treasurer: H. Hollioak, Presented to P.J. Campbell.
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$5,000
Coins & banknotes
24 · Coins: 1797 King George III 'Cartwheel' One Penny, a huge 28g copper coin which became Australia's first penny when HMS Porpoise brought a shipment from Britain in 1800 to be used by the NSW Governor to pay for supplies, the coin then going into general circulation; also 1858 Professor Holloway's Pills and Ointments One Penny token and a heavily worn British 1795 Earl Howe - Glorious Ist of June ½d token commemorating the success of the British Fleet
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$140
Ceramics & glass
25 · "HOBART TOWN" circa 1825 Staffordshire earthen ware ceramic 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. Diameter 23cm. Hairline cracks expertly repaired without loss of image.
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$700
Furniture
26 · A pair of Australian fauna andirons with kangaroo and emu, cast iron, circa 1885, 32cm high
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$1,800
Collectables
27 · A carved emu egg with kangaroo and emu on turned metal stand, late 19th century, 24cm high
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$460
Household
28 · An early Colonial handmade bucket, hardwood and iron circa 1800, rare. 25cm high
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$650
Ceramics & glass
29 · WEDGWOOD "Australian Flora" rare set of 6 porcelain bowls, circa 1880, a fine set with rare waratah (in purple), 24.5cm diameter
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$1,400
Furniture
30 · A bookbox, cedar, musk, walnut and pine, 19th century, 19.5cm high
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$2,000
Furniture
31 · An inlaid timber bookbox, 19th century, 12.5cm high
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$3,400
Ceramics & glass
32 · "The Age" promotional porcelain tobacco jar, 19th century, 25cm high
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$700
Furniture
33 · A salesmen's sample miniature kitchen dresser, pine with metal fittings, 19th century, 57cm high
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$220
Collectables
34 · "IDEAL JAM" tin lithograph advertising shop sign, Hobart, Tasmania, 19th century, framed and glazed 48 x 37cm overall
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$340
Collectables
35 · Melbourne International Exhibition 1880 glass paper weight, 13cm across
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$480
Collectables
36 · "RIO VISTA Wines Of The Century, Mildara" advertising mirror, mid 20th century, 46 x 31cm
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$200
Other
37 · A shop display hat block, turned wood on brass base, late 19th century, 48cm high
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$600
Collectables
38 · A rare turned timber chess set and board, 19th century, the kings 15cm high
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$3,200
Collectables
39 · An Australian turned huon pine chess set in timber box, circa 1880, the kings 9.5cm high
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$600
Furniture
40 · A Colonial Tasmanian deed box, musk, cedar and fiddleback blackwood, 19th century, 10cm high28cm wide, 24cm deep
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$800
Furniture
41 · A rare Australian cedar six bottle cellarette, New South Wales origin, 19th century, 38cm high, 41cm wide, 30cm deep
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$2,000
Furniture
42 · Anglo-Ceylonese writing box made from palmwood, interior fitted with slope and compartments, 19th century, 16cm high, 39cm wide, 23cm deep
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$260
Art
43 · An Australian Queensland maple plaque carved with laughing kookaburras surrounded by gum leaves, early 20th century, 46 x 26cm
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$600
Furniture
44 · A folk art miniature cabinet, cedar and pine with gilt finished trim, Barossa Valley, South Australia, 19th century, 42cm high
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$220
Furniture
45 · An Australian cedar letter rack studded with porcelain rivets, circa 1890, 28cm high
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$100
Furniture
46 · An depression era folk art miniature grandfather clock case,cedar, pine and hardwood, circa 1890, 61cm high
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Estimate A$200–300
Collectables
47 · A folk art box made from pine cones, circa 1920. Boxes and ornaments such as these were often made by returned soldiers from The Great War as part of their rehabilitation. 30cm across
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$100
Furniture
48 · A tramp art box, cedar with mirrored top, circa 1890s, 19cm high, 30cm wide, 25cm deep
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Estimate A$150–250
Furniture
49 · A chip carved jewellery box, Barossa Valley, South Australia, circa 1890, 11cm high, 26cm wide, 18cm deep
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$180
Furniture
50 · An Australian miniature four drawer chest with green painted finish, early 20th century, 29cm high, 30cm wide, 16cm deep
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$160
Furniture
51 · A miniature chest of five drawers, stained pine, early 20th century, 27cm high, 36cm wide, 19cm deep
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$120
Collectables
52 · Two Australian timber money boxes and a depression era trinket box made from a cedar cigar box and metal tins, 19th and 20th century, the trinket box 22cm across
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$320
Furniture
53 · C.W.A. (Country Women's Association) handmade folk art box with floral painted finish and monogram, 19th century. 14cm high, 30cm wide, 22cm deep
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$160
Furniture
54 · A folk art toilet mirror, cedar, blackwood, kauri pine King Billy, pine and myrtle, South Australian origin, 19th century, 48cm high
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$200
Furniture
55 · An Australian cedar apprentice chest of 5 drawers, 19th century, 50cm high, 49cm wide, 26cm deep
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$450
Furniture
56 · Three Australian timber boxes, casuarina, kauri pine and silky oak, early 20th century, the largest 29cm across
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$160
Furniture
57 · An antique Australian cedar photographers red light box, early 20th century, 31cm high
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Estimate A$120–200
Furniture
58 · A five drawer miniature chest, Baltic pine, South Australian origin, 19th century, 43cm high, 33cm wide, 27cm deep
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$220
Furniture
59 · Two Australian cedar and pine boxes, one with lift out tray and compartments, 19th century, the larger 35cm across
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$220
Furniture
60 · A miniature chest of 5 drawers, stained pine with brass knobs, 19th century, 28cm high
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$200
Furniture
61 · RUDDUCK & Co. Stock medicine chest with original paper label under the lid, stained red pine, 19th century, 23cm high, 46cm wide, 23cm deep
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$120
Household
62 · Four Australian bread boards, carved kauri pine, South Australian origin, 19th century, 29cm diameter
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$220
Household
63 · An Australian timber cased clock, miniature washboard, till drawer, jewellery box and cigarette box, 19th and 20th century, the washboard 32cm high
Leski Auctions· 24 Nov 2019
Realised A$160
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Provenance
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- Leski Auctions
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- First seen
- 4 Oct 2026
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