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Estate & Collector — Davidson Auctions

Auction House:Davidson AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:520
Sale Title:Estate & CollectorLots with images:515
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:465
Date:8-Nov-2015
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Two early 20th century hallmarked sterling silver ladies purses. Both Monogrammed. Dents. Length 8.5 cm (longest)
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Sterling silver tea strainer. Dents to bowl, monogrammed. Length 16 cm. Wt. 29g
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Near pair Victorian hallmarked sterling silver serving spoons, hallmarked London 1838, maker Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater; & Hallmarked London 1841, maker John James Whiting. Both crested. Length 30 cm & 31 cm. Wt. 454g
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George III hallmarked sterling silver skewer, hallmarked London 1805, maker 'Gs.'. Length 33 cm. Wt. 100g
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William IV hallmarked sterling silver serving spoon, hallmarked Glasgow 1838, maker David Crichton Rait. King's pattern, monogrammed. Small dent to bowl. Length 30 cm. Wt. 114g
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Two hallmarked sterling silver topped Victorian Boudoir bottles, hallmarked 1894 & 1899. Both monogrammed 'B.' Dents. Height 9 cm (each)
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Hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham 1944, maker W H Manton Ltd. Length 11 cm. Wt. 173g
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Three silver items, hallmarked sterling silver oblong pin tray with embossed & masks decoration, & with classical rim. Leaf dish with hand-cut floral and veined centre, unmarked. Also, hallmarked sterling silver candlestick, with contemporary marks to rim. Height 5.5 cm (candlestick). Length 24 cm (pin tray)
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George V hallmarked sterling silver cigarette box, hallmarked Birmingham 1932, maker Hardy Brothers. Height 5 cm. Length 13 cm
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Three crested George III hallmarked sterling silver items. Covered jar & Hallmarked sterling silver lidded bowl, both 1811; unlidded jar 1813. All 3 items maker 'Wp.' some wear. Height 8 cm (tallest)
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Three various hallmarked sterling silver bowls. Two Hardy Brothers (1 with dent); & Hallmarked London 1884 with inscription dated 1886. Wt. 451g (total)
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12 Victorian hallmarked sterling silver table spoons, hallmarked London 1840, maker John James Whiting. Crested. Length 23.5 cm. Wt. 1225g
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Four Victorian hallmarked sterling silver condiment spoons, hallmarked London 1840, maker John James Whiting. Crested. Wear to bowls. Length 13 cm & 11.5 cm (3). Wt. 124g
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Two George III hallmarked sterling silver soup spoons, hallmarked London 1810, maker Thomas Wilkes Barker. Crested. Dent to bowl of 1. Length 17 cm. Wt. 127g
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Two William IV hallmarked sterling silver table spoons, hallmarked Glasgow 1837, maker David Crichton Rait. King's pattern, crested. Length 22 cm. Wt. 147g
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Three early 19th century silver topped ink bottles, each with internal stopper; all crested. No hallmarks apparent. Height 10 cm
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Hallmarked sterling silver footed bowl, hallmarked Birmingham 1915?, maker Hardy Brothers, pierced gallery. Height 7.5 cm. Diameter 18 cm. Wt. 185g
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Boxed set 6 hallmarked sterling silver butter knives, hallmarked Sheffield 1905, maker John Biggin.
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Two various hallmarked sterling silver etc bowls. Both with blue glass inserts. Larger basket form, crested, with no hallmarks apparent; smaller hallmarked with glass liner repaired. Height 16 cm (largest with handle up)
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Two hallmarked sterling silver mounted ink bottles. Both c.1910s, & with internal stoppers. Both needing repair to hinge lids. Height 8.5 cm
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Edwardian VII hallmarked sterling silver mounted Boudoir bottle, hallmarked Birmingham 1906, maker Levi & Salaman. Height 14.5 cm
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Silver plated jewellery box & various silver manicure items Etc. Velvet lined jewel box with some ladies silver manicure pieces; silver lidded oval patch box; & 1 other early box.
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Two various ladies mesh purses, including hallmarked Birmingham 1914, maker 'D & D,' & 1 other. Length 15.5 cm (. Height Mss)
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6 Russian silver Vodka cups. Frosted finish with floral panel.916 silver USSR.
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Three hallmarked sterling silver topped ink bottles, hallmarked Birmingham 1912, maker Hardy Brothers (monogrammed, hinge pin missing); hallmarked Birmingham 1912, marks rubbed (lid inscribed 'Dorothy,' dented); & Hallmarked Birm 1913 with lid inscribed 'Dorothy.'. Height 8.5 cm (tallest)
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Two various early silver plated trays. 19th century crested, & Hardy Brothers card tray. Length 25.5 cm & 20.5 cm
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Three early wood based bottle coasters. Largest Sheffield plate. Diameter 17 cm (largest)
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5 various hallmarked sterling silver backed ladies dressing table items. Hairbrush; 3 various clothes brushes; & hand mirror. All c.1900s. All monogrammed.
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Set 12 Hardy Brothers Ep entree cutlery. Shell handles.
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12 matching George III hallmarked sterling silver table spoons. Eley & Fearn 1818 (8), Eley & Fearn 1803 (3), & 'S H,' London 1813. Fiddle pattern, crested. Length 22 cm. Wt. 893g
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George set 6 hallmarked sterling silver 'Old English' dessert forks. London 1817, maker's marks rubbed. Length 16 cm (each) Wt. 241g (total)
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Four various hallmarked sterling silver ladles. Larger hallmarked London possibly 1822; 3 other Georgian Alexander Henderson, different dates (some monogrammed). Length 18.5 cm & 14.5 cm. Wt. 133g
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8 George hallmarked sterling silver dinner forks. 3 George Smith III & William Fearn, crested, various dates; two others possibly by same maker, London 1806; & 3 others (2 crested) by various makers. Wt. 509g
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8 George hallmarked sterling silver dessert spoons. 3 Thomas Wilkes Barker, London 1807; two George Smith III & William Fearn London 1794 (monogrammed) & 3 others by various makers. General wear. Wt. 257g
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8 various George hallmarked sterling silver entree/dessert forks. 4 hallmarked London 1822, maker poss William Chawner II; & 4 others by various makers. General wear. Wt. 267g
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12 various George hallmarked sterling silver table spoons. 3 George Smith III & William Fearn London 1787 (monogrammed); 4 hallmarked London 1822, two with maker's mark 'W.B' (monogrammed); two Thomas Wallis II, London 1790 & 1795 (monogrammed); Thomas & William Chawner London 1770 (crested, dent to bowl); & two others (incl. 'Gs') also crested. Wt. 792g
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6 George III hallmarked sterling silver tea spoons, hallmarked London 1818, maker Eley & Fearn. Fiddle pattern, crested. 1 bowl dented. Wt. 122g
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10 various Pce's early hallmarked sterling silver cutlery. Various makers & dates, mostly 19th century.as inspected. Wt. 292g
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6 matching Victorian hallmarked sterling silver tea spoons. All hallmarked London 1840. John James Whiting (4), & Hayne & Cater (2). Crested. Length 14 cm. Wt. 207g
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9 various hallmarked sterling silver fiddle Ptn forks. Various makers, mostly Georgian. 7 crested, & 1 monogrammed. Wear to tines of most. Wt. 419g
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13 Pce's hallmarked sterling silver fiddle Ptn cutlery. 5 Thomas Smily forks London 1859 (monogrammed); 6 tea spoons various makers (3 crested); & two John & Henry Lias spoons London 1838 (monogrammed). Wt. 374g
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13 19th century hallmarked sterling silver dessert spoons. 5 Eley & Fearn London 1821 (crested); 6 other Georgian & two Victorian by various makers (all crested). Wt. 549g
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George set 12 hallmarked sterling silver 'Old English' dinner forks. 6 London 1808, maker's marks rubbed, monogrammed; & 6 'Old English' London 1810, maker's marks rubbed. Length 20 cm (each). Wt. 757g (total)
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Two various pairs hallmarked sterling silver sugar tongs, hallmarked London 1818, maker Eley & Fearn; & other Birmingham 1900. Wt. 70g (total)
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13 George III hallmarked sterling silver forks. 8 Solomon Hougham (mostly 1812); 5 Eley & Fearn (4 1817). All fiddle pattern & crested. Wt. 945g
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Boxed Victorian hallmarked sterling silver Christening set, hallmarked Birmingham 1876, maker Colen Hewer, Cheshire. Spoon & fork with engraved leaves decoration. Box for Flavelle Brothers & Roberts. Wt. 48g (silver only)
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33 Pce's matching early Victorian hallmarked sterling silver cutlery. Crested. 6 each dinner forks by Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater, & John James Whiting; 10 entree forks & 11 dessert spoons also by J J Whiting. All pieces c.1840. Wt. 2589g
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Set 24 Stanley Rogers & Son Ep knives. King's pattern, 12 each dinner & entree.
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13 various hallmarked sterling silver tea & coffee spoons etc. Wt. 150g (total)
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Gilbert silver plated Wick Trimmers. Raised floral decoration. Length 18.5 cm
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George III hallmarked sterling silver swing handle bowl, hallmarked London 1800; maker Hs (Solomon Hougham?). Crest to centre 'Amor Meus Crucifixus.' Dents. Wt. 890g
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36 Pce's Danish silver plated cutlery. 1950's design. 10 pieces each of knives, forks & table spoons. 6 dessert spoons. Maker Carl Christiansen.
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12 Danish silver cake forks. Classical revival pattern. Maker's monogram Dsg. City mark, .830 silver. Wt. 264g
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12 Danish silver teaspoons. Two mixed patterns, 8 & 4, classical style. Maker Dsg, city mark, .830 silver.
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Four Danish silver spoons & forks. Finial characters from Hans Christian Andersen folk stories. Maker's mark W & S Sorenson. 830 silver. Wt. 115g
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Miscellaneous silver items. 3 serviette rings, two pepper shakers, sugar tongs, placecard holder, apostle & souvenir spoons.
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Sundry hallmarked sterling silver etc items, hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case, pierced lid & snuff spoon; Ep letter opener; jar & boxes; also, propelling pencil with bloodstone seal.
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Canteen Grosvenor silver plated cutlery. Setting for 6.
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19th century hallmarked 18ct gold topped walking cane. Dents to top. Length 91 cm
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19th century whale tooth mounted walking stick. Length 94 cm
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Edwardian hallmarked sterling silver mounted walking stick, hallmarked 1905. Length 77 cm
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1912 real Estate Sale poster. Raine & Horne sale of the subdivision of the Huntly Estate, Hunters Hill. Strong folds & insect losses. Litho. 87 x 74 cm
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1950s Grafton beer Advert painting. Ex Commercial Hotel, Mullumbimby. Oil on metal painting of cattle grazing in rolling hills, initialled 'Es.' 'Grafton,' sandblasted onto the (cracked) glazing. Grafton beer was established in 1952 & absorbed by Tooheys in 1962. Oil on metal under glass. 66 x 97 cm
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Early Australian maple cased Servants Indicator box. W Harry Wiles, Electrical Engineer, 74 Goulburn St, Sydney. 49 x 55 cm
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Victorian R McAdam, Dumfries mercury stick barometer. Combination thermometer. Ivory plate to top, mahogany body. Label noting repair 1968. Length 92 cm
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Three Sheaffer gold plated Pens/pencil. Two 'Targa' boxes.
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Briar pipe, opera glasses & pen. Sterling silver mounted G.C.M. Pipe & case; Lemout French mother of pearl opera glasses (telescopic handle A/F), & gold plated Parker fountain pen.
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Two Leica Lenses with associated Range Finder. Fx5 cm Summicron 1:2; & 1:2-8/35.
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World War I Gallipoli hip flask. Engraved to 1 side of lid 'T[rooper] R C Dennis 412, ' & to the other '1915 Gallipoli.' Roy Charles Dennis (service number 412) was a private in 12LHR (Light Horse Regiment) embarked from Sydney on Hmat Suevic A29 13 June 1915. Length 13.5 cm
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Leica Summaron lens. Bayonet mount 1:2.8/35, with original cap.
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Leica bayonet mount Telephoto lens. F13.5, 1:45.
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Group serviette rings & two paper weights. Australian 'Brittanic,' sterling silver; hallmarked sterling silver Walker & Hall; pr contemporary square; & plated Stokes & Son kangaroo. Also, bronze kangaroo, & Victorian brass & iron clenched fist paper weights.
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Three boxed de Burg pen sets.
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Three early 20th century military portraits. Major MacCabe (hero of two Wollongong mine disasters), Maurice Osborne, Wattie & Hector Robinson. 19 x 14 cm (image, each)
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Cased Order of Australia. Sterling silver & enamel medal & ribbon with bar, & miniature medal & tie pin in Royal Australian mint case. Awarded to William Matthew O'Neil. Also, two University of Sydney exam awards, B.A. & M.A. To same recipeint, 1933 & 1935.
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9 Aust $1 notes. 6 consecutive Knight/stone Cxq 085923-27; 3 other Knight/stone also in excellent condition; & 1 Johnston/stone.
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Two early travelling Inkwells. Lengths 6.5 cm & 4 cm
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Four various early tokens, medallions. Pope Gregory 13 commemorative; the great war for Civilisation 1914-19; Lord Hopetoun 1901; & the Gigantic wheel at Earls court 1905.
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Cast iron figure of George Reid. Worn original paint. Small loss to rear of base. Height 13 cm
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7 Miscellaneous items. 1943 Slouch hat Penny pendant. Two spirit levels, corkscrew, two bottle openers & letter opener.
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Carved wood lidded bowl. Carvings to lid depict coats of arms of 10 German States. Base inscribed 'A Sooveere, April 1948, Germany.' Purportedly made in Bathurst Migrant Camp, Limekilns road. Diameter 18.5 cm
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9ct yellow gold sweetheart brooch. Depicting pathfinder eagle above propellor blade. In original Fairfax & Roberts box. Wt. 2.6g (brooch)
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Two various World War II RAAF Perspex sweetheart brooches. 1 oval shaped on red ground; & 1 wings shaped.
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Miscellaneous small items. Tortoiseshell serviette ring, two parasol mounts, ivory plaque (bird), nameplate, stanhope (British views) etc.
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Wills cigarette cards. Birds of Australia.
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Four various medals, including 1888 Wagga Wagga school medal awarded to Elise Loftus; two Royal Lifesaving awards; & National ice Skating Association.
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Raphael Tuck zag-Zaw (2). In Catland, Louis Wain 100+ pieces; Nicholas Nickleby on the road to Botherboys hall; & Ludovice, about 150 pieces.
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Circa 1940s Mah Jong game. Wood cased celluloid & bamboo pieces incl. Scoring counters, plus Chad Valley score calculator. 23 x 14 x 14 cm (case)
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Two Royal Navy Pennants. H.M.S. Vengeance, & Royal Navy Pacific Fleet.
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World War I period Embroidery. St George Slaying the dragon. Stitching done in the inside of a kit bag, purportedly by an unknown Italian soldier during World War I. The soldier was said to have fought alongside an Australian soldier in the trenches, after his death the Australian soldier brought this embroidery back with him to Australia. Accompanied by copy of article from Newcastle Herald which illustrates & describes the work & its history (incl. Its representation in NSW Embroiderers' Guild exhibition…
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Australian World War I Anzac & Olympic Souvenirs. Original World War I patriotic printed cotton keepsake featuring the Gallipoli landing. Also, 1956 Melbourne Olympics kerchief sized scarf in silk. 47 x 60 cm (Anzac)
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Raphael Tuck zag-Zaw (3). St Marie Della, Venice, about 75 pieces; Market day, 100+ pieces; ships that Pass in the night, 100+ pieces.
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Quantity Ephemera, including oil Company maps; doctors' documents; commission to navy; photo album etc.
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1930s Comic 'The Sunbeams' ginger Meggs. Ginger Meggs in a 7th series of Adventures. Complete, binding loose, written-on front.
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Quantity 19th century Art related Ephemera. Engravings, pencils, watercolour portraits, photographs. Also, 20th century military portraits etc.
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1950s Qantas Empire Airways bag. Maroon vinyl cabin bag from the Constellation era. Zip functional.
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Album 19th century photographs etc. Carte de visite, famous figures incl. Lincoln & HRH the Prince of Wales; some explorer & town views, children & animals. Mostly English.
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Three postcard albums. 1920s-30s Canada & Nth America Tour (mixed used & unused); c.1910 European Tour (postally unused); c.1965 European (postally unused).
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World War II RAAF portraits & Squadron Photos. 4 framed portraits, two in R.A.A.F. Presentation frames. Also two squadron photos posed with Lancaster bomber - flyer & squadron unidentified. Comes with photo frieze of his daughter,.
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Australian 1930s sketch book, including humorous motoring & bar room (Tooheys) subjects.
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