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Australian & Colonial, Antique & Historical — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

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Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:483
Sale Title:Australian & Colonial, Antique & HistoricalLots with images:481
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:361
Date:19-May-2015
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Six assorted spade back dining chairs in cedar & blackwood, mid 19th century.
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Australian cedar 5 drawer chest with half turned columns & ebonized handles. c1860s. 120 x 52 x 109 cm
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Child's high chair, Australian cedar, mid 19th century.
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Anglo-Indian museum display cabinet, finely carved padouk circa 1850's.175 cm high, 152 cm wide, 68 cm deep
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Cedar extension dining table with 3 leaves, circa 1870s. 75 cm high, 118 cm wide, 160-295 cm long
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Games Table. Cedar, blackwood & pine with rectangular top, circa 1880s. Height 75, width 49 cm, depth 40 cm
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Huon pine & blackwood chest of drawers, Tasmanian origin, 19th century
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An apprentice chest, red pine, late 19th century. 38 cm high, 40.5 cm wide, 27.5 cm deep
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Apprentice chest, Australian cedar, late 19th century. 52 cm high, 47 cm wide, 26 cm deep.
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Woven seagrass cream painted child's armchair by J. Wignall of Hobart, circa 1900.
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Lyrebird dining chairs. A good set of 6 by Melbourne Chair Co. Early 20th century.
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Australian Arts & Crafts pedestal, blackwood with 4 carved sides depicting gumnuts, wattle, & cones. Early 20th century.
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Australian Arts & Crafts centre table, carved with gum leaves & gumnuts, redgum & eucalypt, circa 1900. 80 cm high, 165 cm long, 110 cm wide
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School of Robert Prenzel occasional table carved with griffins, Australian blackwood circa 1915. 48 cm high, 92 cm wide, 35 cm deep
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An Australian Arts & Crafts mirror carved with gum nuts & leaves, blackwood, early 20th century. 86 cm high, 118 cm wide.
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Australian Arts & Crafts chair, cedar, circa 1910.
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Australian Art Nouveau carved timber architectural panels, early 20th century. One 86 x 30 cm, the other two 102 x 37 cm
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Australian Arts & Crafts hall chair & table, blackwood carved with floral motif, early 20th century. Table width 90 cm (2 items)
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Douglas Snelling designed chairs. 1960's Australian chair with original label plus later huon pine version (2 items)
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Norman Lindsay (1879-1969) Interior Norman Lindsay Gallery, Springwood, silver gelatin photograph signed and dated Michael Langtree 46 lower left, signed Norman Lindsay lower right on the mount19 x 19 cm. And a photographical print of the First J. J. Hilder Watercolour Exhibition 1907 with handwritten list of Selection Committee: Julian Ashton, Rose Lindsay, Harry Weston, Will Dyson, Norman Lindsay, D. H. Souter and Sydney Long, 25 x 35 cm (2)
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Charles Henry Kerry (1857-1928);Henry King (1855-1923)624 Australian Aboriginal NSW639 Australian Aboriginal NSW1115 Australian Aborigine1364 Aboriginal with Mask1957 'Cunningham', Aboriginal Armidale District2156 'Graamoni', Warrior Cootamundra Tribe2158 'Nerriga', Aboriginal Chief2644 Aboriginal, Monaro District2656 Aboriginal, Namoi River[Illeg]. Aboriginal NSWUntitled (Aboriginal Lady)Untitled (Ceremony)Untitled (Aboriginal Man)2599 Aboriginal Ceremony2606 Aboriginal Ceremony, 'Following the Footsteps…
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John Noone (Active Melbourne 1858-1888)Panorama of Melbourne from the Tower of Dr. Fitzgerald's Residence, taken December 1869Set of seven albumen paper prints from mammoth plates. A previously unrecorded complete set of seven albumen paper prints forming a panorama of Melbourne by 'the first photographer' of Melbourne. John Noone. Taken from the tower of Dr. Fitzgerald's Lonsdale Street West residence in December 1869, the views show the principal buildings of the City at that time; St Patrick'a Cathedral…
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H. M. S. Cossack: Album of 19th century silver gelatin photographs tracing the voyage of the Cossack from Sydney to Melbourne, Hobart, Fiji & on to England. Many photos captioned & pages adorned with superb cartoon caricatures & dated 1873. The Cossack was originally commissioned by the Russian Navy but was commandeered at the start of the Crimean War by the British & she was sent into battle at Fort Gotland in 1855. She then went on to serve in the Cape Colony, China Station, New Zealand & the Australia…
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Rowsell (England): Rowsell's Patent Graphoscope, c1875, mahogany body, with a pair of sliding viewing lenses and plaque inscribed 'Rowsell's Patent Graphoscope', and an adjustable stereograph rest. Accompanied by 26 stereocards depicting the visit of 'The American Fleet in Australia' 1908.
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Carte de Visite photographs (198) & Cabinet Card photographs (30) by Australian photographers, plus range earlier tintype photographs (10).
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Carte de Visite photographs (175) by Victorian photographers, one an earlier tintype photograph.
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Photographs Collection, in small suitcase, noted Australian carte-de-visites (30) & tin types (7); Australian Cabinet Cards (67); Brtish Carte-de-Visites (148); Carte-de-Visites (2) of famous dwarves including Tom Thumb & Commodore Nutt; other photographs (35) & postcards (6); booklet 'Beautiful Melbourne'.
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Carte de Visite photographs by Ballarat photographers, includes one showing a carriage in front of a house; and another of a man wearing what appears to be a masonic collar.
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Salvation Army: Carte de Visite photographs (6) & Cabinet Card photographs (25), mainly by Melbourne or other Australian photographers. Wonderful group, many named, ex the Hollow family album.
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Carte de Visite photographs by Tasmanian photographers.
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The Australian Seasoned Timber Coy Ltd. Wandong, Warburton, Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia. An impressive book of silver gelatin albumen prints many with hand written captions, bound in full red morocco with embossed gilt titled cover.
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Anglo-Indian group portrait photograph in original frame. Late 19th century. 20 x 15 cm.
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Stereograph cards, Boer War group of 22 cards.
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Aboriginals: Two early photographs (1 probably by Kerry), each 20 x 15 cm; together with 8 lantern slides (square format) depicting Torres Strait and Pacific Island natives. (10 items).
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Stereographs: A collection of original slides, mainly Rose, George Rose & Kerry: subjects include The Victorian Contingent leaving for the Boer War, The American Fleet in Australia, The Australian Expeditionary Force (incl. a Gallipoli scene), The Coronation of King George V celebrations, Commonwealth Celebrations, etc. (80+).
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A rare silver gelatin print captioned in photograph 'Hugh. McKay Sunshine Harvester For America Complete Train Load. 300 tons. July 1903'. Note this photograph was taken at Ballarat. 37 x 26 cm
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American Fleet The Rose Stereographs. Group of 43 stereoscope cards circa 1908.
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Aviation: Panorama with caption in photograph 'Sir Ross Smith & Party Arrived Melbourne Feb 25th 1920'. 99 x 23 cm
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Aviation: Panorama with caption in mount 'Sir Ross Smith & Party Great England To Australia Flight. Left England Nov 12th 1919. Arrived Australia Dec 10th 1919. Aeroplane Flying Over Sydney. 14th Feb 1920'. 84 x 13 cm
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Photograph: Federal Parliamentary Labor Party meeting in Canberra October 23rd, 1937; A group photograph of 42 of the 45 members of the House of Representatives, Senators and Senators-Elect with 30 original signatures including former Prime Minister James Scullin (1929-1932), and future Prime Ministers James Curtin (1941-1945) and Francis Forde (1 week in 1945); very fine condition and rare.
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Architect's rendering of the 'Victorian Artist's Society' building which still stands at 430 Albert St East Melbourne. 42 x 42 cm.
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Sidney Nolan 'Sidney Nolan' by Kenneth Clark, Colin MacInnes and Bryan Robertson, [first edition 1961] 199pp, tipped-in original artwork, 16 colour plates, edition 6/60 signed by all three authors and artist. With original slip case. Published by Thames and Hudson
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Brett Whiteley (1939-92): Set of three etchings from 'Another Way of Looking at Vincent Van Gogh 1888-1889' - 'Self Portrait, One of a Dozen Glimpses' signed below image; 'The Back of the Asylum, St Remy' signed below image; 'Sons of the Sun' with artists stamp below image, all marked 'A/P'.
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Donald Friend (1915-89): Linocuts used as frontispiece & title page in book 'Remarks on Board His Majesty's ship Tamar', one showing Aboriginals, other showing an allegory of NSW, signed at centre. Together with book 'Remarks on Board His Majesty's ship Tamar' by Ennis [Melbourne, 1983], leather bound & signed by Donald Friend; and a bound copy of 'The Monthly Magazine' Aug.1825-Jan.1826 in which the story was first published. Ex publisher Richard Griffin.
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A locket brooch of foliate design by Thomas Wright, Melbourne, the hinged vine leaf front section set with a green paste stone, the applied three part bar mark with unattributed kangaroo mark, T. W. and crown. 18ct yellow gold, width 30 mm.
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A carnelian intaglio fob, by Fischer of Geelong, the square intaglio depicting Fortuna, the reverse engraved C. F. Link, marked Fischer. Yellow gold. 22 mm.
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A collection of three Miner's brooches, one with crossed shovels, nuggets and a bucket, stamped 9ct; a circular brooch with crossed pick and shovel, yellow and rose gold; to be sold with a pressed metal costume brooch.
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A gold foliate and cameo brooch by Edward Schafer, Melbourne, the carved helmet shell depicting a classical female profile. Yellow gold. Marked E. S. with emu mark. Diameter 40 mm.
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A gentleman's signet ring, circa 1850's, carved shoulders and initialed shield. Yellow gold, faux English hallmarks, ring size Z. Weight 14.99 grams.
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A gold foliate portrait brooch by Lamborn and Wagner, Melbourne, the central panel containing a handpainted portrait of a bearded gentleman. Yellow gold. Marked L & W, with star mark. Diameter 40 mm.
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A gold wreath and foliate brooch by Lamborn and Wagner, Melbourne, set with a garnet and supporting a tassel and dove drop. Yellow gold. Marked L & W, with crown marks. Diameter 37 mm, length 68 mm.
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An opal starburst brooch, attributed to Willis of Melbourne, set with crystal opals. 15ct yellow gold, marks indistinct. Diameter 46 mm.
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A gold hunter pocket watch, circa 1888. Key wind. The case front engraved with the Australian coat of arms, commemorating the centenary of Settlement. Movement marked Australian. 18ct yellow gold. Diameter 42 mm.
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A greenstone puzzle box, circa 1908, 9ct yellow gold.
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A pearl necklace, graduated and hung with a pearl and diamond clasp by G. H. Palfrey, Melbourne. 15ct yellow gold and platinum, length 72 cm.
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A gold Australiana charm bracelet, the fancy link bracelet hung with six charms, an emu, a kangaroo, a boomerang, a koala, an aboriginal figure with boomerang, and an envelope. 18ct yellow gold. Weight 18.34 grams.
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Two Australian brooches, one a seed pearl and turquoise set Kookaburra, the other a Federation brooch depicting a map of Australia and a spray of wattle. 9ct yellow and rose gold.
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A gold foliate and cameo quatrefoil brooch, attributed to Fischer, Geelong. The carved conch shell depicting a classical female profile within a vine leaf and tendril mount. Yellow gold, length 45 mm.
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A gold foliate brooch, of grape, vine leaf and tendril design. Yellow gold. Length 55 mm.
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A gold sporting medallion by S. Hoffnung & Co. Sydney and Brisbane. The shield shaped medallion hand engraved with 'Won by W. Doors, 5 Mile Handicap Bicycle race 'Off' 175 yds. Pres by T. C. Mewing, Cloncurry 1909. Impressed mark S. H & Co. 9ct, and suspended from a gold mounted nephrite bracelet.
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Three brooches, a 9ct gold and banded agate bar brooch with star mark to reverse: a 15ct gold and garnet bar brooch by F & W Stewart, Launceston and a 9ct gold and enamel University of Melbourne badge by Henry Newman, Melbourne.
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A gold signet ring by Macrow & Sons, Melbourne, carved shoulders with hand motif, Impressed three part bar mark, thistle, 15 and hanging fleece. Weight 4.42 grams. Size M ¢.
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A pair of opal cufflinks, by Mc Bean, Melbourne. The marquise shaped solid white opals in 15ct yellow gold bezel set mounts. Impressed three part mark, star, and 15ct hanging fleece.
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A sterling silver pepperette in the form of a kangaroo by Robert Hennell III, London 1868. Height 72 mm.
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A gold nugget bar brooch, Marked Rhodesia, W. H. B. with elephant mark. Original box for W H Blackler, Bulawayo, length 40 mm. Weight 9.10 grams. Provenance: A private collection, Ballarat.
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A gold brooch, of floral design, set with a central gold quartz specimen. The reverse inscribed E M S, 19th February 1877. Yellow gold. Length 50 mm. Provenance: Purchased from the estate of Bertha Florence Halstead, Buninyong. Similar examples: Australian Jewellery, 19th & early 20th century, Anne Schofield & Kevin Fahy, p. 36; Brilliant, Australian Gold and Silver 1851 - 1950, Edited by Eva Czernis-Ryl p15.
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A gold nugget bar brooch. Marked 9ct. Length 50 mm. Weight 3.77 grams.
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A gold ring, with an oval panel set with two triangular gold quartz sections. The reverse stamped R14KH. Ring size W.
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A gold quartz fob, rose gold mounted. Unmarked. Length 31 mm. Provenance: A private collection, Ballarat, specimen believed to be from Buninyong, Victoria.
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A miner's brooch, crossed pick and shovel with two gold nuggets, in a box for Marks & Co. Ballarat. Length 55 mm. Provenance: A private collection, Ballarat.
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A Miner's brooch, crossed pick and shovel with bucket and three gold nuggets. Marked 18ct. length 57 mm. Weight 6.37 grams. Provenance: A private collection, Buninyong.
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A gold foliate and cameo suite, the carved conch shells depicting classical female profiles within vine leaf and tendril mounts. Yellow gold. Diameter of brooch 48 mm (Rear of photograph marked for Metcalf & Glaister, 1875, Queen Street, Brisbane.)
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A gold Anzac brooch by Alfred Jackson, Freemantle, set with garnet topped doublets and a faux pearl. 9ct yellow gold. Length 30 mm. Similar example: Brilliant, Australian gold and silver 1851 - 1950, edited by Eva Czernis-Ryl p.87.
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Three gold brooches, two South African Miner's brooches with crossed pick and shovels and gold nuggets, length of each 50 mm; to be sold with a 9ct Miner's brooch, Birmingham, 1964, makers mark J. H. W. Length 48 mm. Total weight 15.01 grams. Provenance: A private collection, Ballarat.
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A Colonial gold brooch, circa 1860. Emu and kangaroo in foliate surround, yellow gold, length 48 mm. Similar example: Brilliant, Australian gold and silver 1851 - 1950, edited by Eva Czernis-Ryl p.18 & 23. Provenance: A private collection, London.
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Three gold bar brooches, two by Robert Robertson, the other by Duggin, Shappere & Co., all marked 15ct, length 50 mm, 57 mm and 52 mm.
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A gold quartz bar brooch, marked 9ct, length 47 mm.
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Pro Hart (1928 - 2006) : Bush scene, 81, Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race Trophy, 2.950kg silver ingot, 17.3 cm x 7.5 cm.
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A Duke of Cambridge's Own Middlesex Regiment tie pin, 15ct yellow gold and enamel, weight 3.49 grams; to be sold with a Brunei badge, 9ct yellow gold, weight 6.17 grams.
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A miner's brooch, a shovel with diamond set nugget, yellow gold, length 49 mm. (Similar example lot 389, sold June 3, 2014, Mossgreen Australian & Colonial Antique & Historical)
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A miner's brooch, crossed pick and shovel, bucket and gold nuggets, marked 15ct. Length 50 mm.
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A pair of gold nugget earrings, post fittings.
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A pair of gold cufflinks by Levinson, Melbourne monogrammed and dated 22.11.24. Weight 7 grams. 9ct rose gold.
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