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

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:460
Sale Title:Australian & Colonial, Antique & Historical AuctionLots with images:220
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:335
Date:9-Nov-2015
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An impressive whaler's knife with tortoise shell, mother of pearl & marine ivory handle engraved with a kangaroo on one side & a British lion on the other, housed in leather sheath. Early 19th century. 46.5 cm. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export
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A scrimshaw desk display, whales teeth, baleen and pan bone, 19th century. 16 cm high. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export
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A pan bone busk with scrimshaw scenes, 19th century. 35 cm. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export
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A scrimshaw whales tooth, 19th century. 16 cm. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export
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A scrimshaw whale's tooth with tall ship and portrait of King Richard II on reverse, 19th century. 13.5 cm. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export
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A scrimshaw whale's tooth titled 'Home Sweet Home'. 12 cm. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export
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A scrimshaw whale's tooth with scene of a tall ship. 15 cm. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export
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A scrimshaw whale's tooth titled 'Ship Dawn', 19th century. 11 cm. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export
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A scrimshaw whale's tooth of a tall ship, 19th century. 11 cm. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export
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A scrimshaw whale's tooth with whaling scene. 10 cm. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export
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Two whale's teeth, 18/19th century. 10 cm and 14 cm
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A scrimshaw whale's tooth depicting coastal chart in South Australia engraved 'South Australian Whaling Co. Encounter Bay'. 15 cm. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export
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A powder horn with scrimshaw decoration of tall ship, harp, village scene etc., early 19th century. 35 cm. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export
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A whalebone card case, c1830s. 8.5 x 5 cm. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export
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A model ship of 'The Lady Nelson', in a huon pine and glass display cabinet, late 19th century. 49 cm high, 62 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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Dominoes, whalebone and ebony in timber box, 19th century. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export
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A whalebone seal, 19th century. 6 cm. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export
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A whale rib bone, 19th century. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export
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A Georgian boot hook with whalebone handle. 19.5 cm. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export
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Lane Pocket globe made in London 1818, with shagreen case. 7.5 cm diameter
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Group of whale tooth and bone turned egg cups and napkin rings, 19th century. Largest 10 cm. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export
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A whalebone needle case in the form of an umbrella and fist, mid 19th century. 13 cm. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export
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A pair of Australian cedar tea caddies, 19th century. 15 cm high, 19 cm wide, 13 cm deep
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An Australian cedar book box, stamped 'D.Gaskell', late 19th century
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A group of 5 whalebone implements including bodkins (3), a paper knife and sailors tool. Longest 21 cm. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export
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An Australian timber games box, silky oak, cedar, pine and blackwood, monogrammed 'P.D.W' on the drawer front, circa 1900. 8 cm high, 39 cm wide, 12.5 cm deep
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Set of miniature dominoes in wooden case, whalebone and ebony, 19th century. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export
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An early 3 inch brass drum sextant by Stanley of London, with leather case
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An early scrimshaw horn engraved 'Warree 1854' and carved with a lesser bird of paradise. Believed to be from the Warree homestead south of Gladstone Queensland. 18 cm. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export
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A pine cedar and mulga wood folk art carving, circa 1910, inset with two Australian three pences. 28 cm high
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A fine Australian folding chess board, cedar and kauri pine with red pine secondary timber, mid 19th century. Together with a set of turned wooden Staunton shaped pieces in box. 37.5 cm x 37 cm
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Workbox, Australian cedar with fitted lift out tray original silk interior and shell escutcheon, c1850. 14 cm high, 29 cm wide, 21 cm deep
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Miniature Australian cedar book box with pine string inlay (8 cm x 5.5 cm). Together with a miniature wooden box inlaid with a whalebone cross and name plate (6 x 4 cm). Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export
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A carved Western Australian pearl shell with emu and koala in bush landscape, late 19th century. 17 cm x 19 cm
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A pair of manacles with key, stamped 'British Made', 19th century
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William Norrie New Zealand inlaid timber box, burr totara, mottled kauri, rewa rewa, puriri and maire, c1890. 10 cm high, 30 cm wide, 19 cm deep
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William Norrie New Zealand inlaid timber glove box, mottled kauri, puriri, rewa rewa, burr totara and maire, c1890. 11 cm high, 33 cm wide, 14 cm deep
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A pair of manacles, English made, 19th century
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A reverse glass shop sign 'J.G. Yandell Surgeon Dentist, Attends Here the second Saturday of Each Month, Hours 10a.m. to 4p.m., Dentistry in all its branches, Local Anesthesia'. 48 x 35 cm
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Two standard recording thermometers by Dobbie Bros. Melbourne both in Fahrenheit. One records the minimum the other records the maximum temperature. Both mounted on timber, c1971. 38 cm each
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Kew Pattern Marine Barometer by Negretti & Zambra of London. Recognized and used as the standard on ships and Observatories, range 870-1100 mb. includes attached 'Gold Scale' (named after Lt. Col. Gold of the Harrison clock fame) Mark IV also by Negretti, this removes temperature, height and latitude corrections when set. Rare and in excellent condition
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Theodolite by Stanley of London called 'The Eltham' model housed in 19th century glass dome. A precision instrument in excellent working condition. Together with a 14 foot telescopic staff plus a 100 foot standard steel tape measure by E.R.Watts of London and a tripod. Ex Melbourne Observatory.
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Two standard mercury thermometers by Dobbie Bros. Instruments of Melbourne, one in Fahrenheit the other in centigrade, both mounted on ceramic plates, 20th century. 28 cm each
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Two pocket barometers in leather travel cases, 19th century. Largest 5 cm diameter
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Aneroid portable barometer in leather carry case. Made in England for A.E.Barker & Associates of Melbourne. This model was used by surveyors and is temperature compensated, it can also be calibrated for height up to 6000 feet. 8 cm diameter
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Precision aneroid barometer by Mechanism Ltd of London. Range 900-1050 mb, accuracy 0.1 mb. These instruments are very rare and are still used at Observatories & airfields today. Originally retailed at £13,000, calibrated and in excellent condition
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Microbarograph by Short & Mason of London. Measures and records barographic pressure over seven day period, includes charts. Range 950-1050mb. 24 cm high, 39 cm wide, 18 cm deep
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Hygrothermograph by Dobbie Bros. Instruments of Melbourne. Records both temperature and humidity over a seven day period and can also be set to record a one day period. With charts, 20th century. 27 cm high, 31 cm wide, 15 cm deep
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Analogue wind speed instrument by Adolf Thies of Germany, in original box (serial 3005). Used by the Melbourne Observatory. Range 0-66 mph. 21 cm
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Whirling psychrometer by Dobbie Bros. of Melbourne consisting of two thermometers, a dry bulb and a wet bulb. The difference in reading when whirled indicates the dew point and the relative humidity. Together with a supply of muslin and wicks
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Lignum Vitea turned goblet, early 19th century. 11.5 cm
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An Australian poker work smoker's companion decorated with gum nuts, also a vase and a tray
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A taxidermy wombat, early 20th century. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export
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A finely painted tapestry of two Kookaburras and Australian flora, late 19th century in a green velvet lined frame. 124 x 150 cm
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A New South Wales letterbox marked 'Foster 13' with remains of red painted finish. Unusual internal mechanism for changing mail pick up times. 58 cm high, 39 cm wide, 25 cm deep
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A possum skin rug on blue felt backing bearing label 'Manufacturing Furriers, J.Jackson & Sons, Tivoli Fur Store, Albert Square, Brisbane', early 20th century. 184 cm x 152 cm. Provenance: The rug was originally commissioned by the vendors mother during the Depression. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export
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An Australian folk art sewing box carved with waratahs, wattle, banksia, Sturt desert pea, gum blossoms etc. Late 19th century. 29 cm high, 59 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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A pair of Wedgwood porcelain cabinet plates with 'Australian Flora' back stamps, circa 1883 and 1884. 25 cm diameter
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Set of 7 Wedgewood porcelain Australian Flora plates, Circa 1884. 20.5 cm and 26 cm
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A 19th century tug-of-war clock-work diorama between Prahran and Toorak. 24 cm high, 55 cm wide, 15 cm deep
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An Australian gum leaf embossed brass framed mirror, in the Arts & Crafts style. 94 cm high, 36 cm wide
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Enamel shop sign 'World's News, Every Week - One Penny' by Simpson Enls. of Adelaide, late 19th century. 15.5 x 45.5 cm. Together with a colourful enamel sign 'We Sell Laughtons porcelain enameled signs, Baths and Sinks'. 15 x 25 cm
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The Joey' metal toy airplane by Digger Jnr. made in South Australia, circa 1918 to 1924. 35 cm long
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A hand painted timber panel of waratahs, late 19th century. 76 x 35 cm
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An Australian taxidermy Bower bird and Regent Rifle bird under glass dome, 19th century. 48 cm high, 32 cm diameter. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regrading export
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An Australian plaster profile portrait panel, 19th century. 37 cm diameter
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Anglo-Indian box, carved sandalwood with inlaid ivory and ebony, 19th century. 11.5 cm high, 32 cm wide, 24 cm deep. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regrading export
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Australian book stand with books, blackwood and maple, early 20th century. 46 cm high, 49.5 cm wide, 29 cm deep
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Vintage leather travel case with interesting array of Australian aviation related travel stickers etc., circa 1920's. 41 cm high, 56 cm wide, 22 cm deep
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A tomahawk, hand forged steel finely engraved with a kangaroo and emu, horn handle with brass pommel engraved with monogram 'G.S', 20th century. 33 cm. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regrading export
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May Vale (1862-1945) Australian Arts & Crafts enamel tea cannister with inscription 'Spare the Tea. Dinna', incised signature on base, together with enamel decorated sugar bowl. Both pieces originally exhibited in Melbourne along with the works of other Heidelberg School artists including Frederick McCubbin. 9 cm high
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A male mannequin, circa 1945. 106 cm high
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An antique English pewter plate engraved 'Botany Bay, Bounty In Distress' (engraving possibly later). 22 cm diameter
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A vintage 'Akubra Hats' sign in timber frame. 72 x 86 cm overall
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A timber box with shell inlay top, 20th century. 6 cm high, 30 cm wide, 24 cm deep
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H.M.A.S. Sydney book stand made from the timber of the famous Australian Royal Navy ship. 16 cm high, 63 cm wide, 25 cm deep
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Bronze figured lamp of an Aborigine, signed 'P.Blandin', on turned timber plinth, early 20th century. 66 cm
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A taxidermy Sugar Glider possum, early 20th century. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regrading export
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Poker work Art Deco huon pine vase, gumnut bowl, magpie box & candlestick, circa 1930's. Vase 20 cm
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Anglo-Indian tortoise shell box, 19th century. 10 cm high, 18 cm wide, 14 cm deep. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regrading export
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An Australian inlaid timber serving tray, Queensland origin with makers label 'Thos. Griffith, Nth Tamborine', early 20th century. 56 x 37 cm
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Rita Hunter: Opera costume helmet worn by the famous Wagnerian British soprano singer in Wagners 'The Valkyrie' as Brunhilde performed in Sydney in 1983 by The Australian Opera. 38 cm
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An Australian 49 pelt platypus skin rug. 132 x 155 cm. This rug was acquired by the vendor from John Bovill, now deceased, in 1997. The rug had been in Mr Bovill's family, residents of Tasmania, since the pelts were collected in the late 19th and early 20th century and made into a blanket. Mr Bovill related that when he served in the merchant navy during World War II his father insisted he take the blanket with him. He recalled with some humour that whilst serving in the North Sea convoys he was grateful…
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May Clarke: Porcelain dinner service, painted for the Hardey family of Western Australia, each piece hand painted with local wild flowers including banksia, gum blossoms, Geraldton wax flower, etc. Titled and signed verso. Comprising tureens (3), serving dishes (3), gravy boat, sauce jug, dinner plates (12), entree plates (12), side plates (10), soup bowls (10), saucers (9). Circa 1920's. Provenance: Hardey Collection by direct family descent
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George William Evans (1780-1852): Hobart Town, circa 1825 Staffordshire plate, transfer-printed title on base, 23 cm. After George William Evans, who originally published the image as a frontispiece to his book on the Colony, published in 1822. The earliest known depiction of an Australian scene or porcelain or earthen ware
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Australian Historical Medals: c1878-1991 collection, noted 1879 Sydney International Exhibition, a bronze award medal by J.S. and A.B. Wyon, named (C. Smith & Son, second Award), 76 mm (Bdm VI, 591), 1911 Queensland Government Essay Competition, a brass medal, unsigned, 32 mm (Carlisle 1911/25), 1913 Visit of the Fleet to Sydney, a bronze medal by W.J. Amor, 28 mm (Carlisle 1913/5), 1929 Centenary of Western Australia, bronze medals by G.K. Gray (2), both 39 mm (Carlisle 1929/2), mostly base metal. Many…
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Alcock, Thomson & Taylor framed 'Rules to be observed at the Game of Devil's Pool'. Housed in a 19th century Australian cedar frame. Frame 47 x 60 cm
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Prison Baton, 19th century with Queen Victoria's cypher, 48 cm. Together with booklets (2) including 'Extracts from the Rules and Regulations relating to Penal Establishments and Goals' (Melbourne, 1925)
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Bottle Labels, collection on leaves, noted Ballarat Bitter, Victor Ale by Roger Bros. in Hawthorn, Tru-Pash by Murray Breweries in Beechworth, Hop Beer & Hot Punch by Colac Aereated Water Co
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Advance Australia' cotton embroidery on linen, circa 1908, 41.5 x 45 cm.This embroidery was more than likely inspired by the first official Commonwealth Coat of Arms, granted by King Edward VII in 1908. The design comprises a white and blue shield displaying six small escutcheons and a cross of St. George featuring five six-pointed white stars. Above the shield, supported by a red kangaroo and an emu, is a seven-pointed gold 'Star of Federation' (also known as the 'Commonwealth Star'). Six of the Star's…
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Sydney Harbour Bridge: The 1924 hardbound 'Tender for the Sydney Harbour Bridge submitted by The English Electric Company of Australia Limited' comprising a tipped-in colour representation of the proposed bridge (which looks like the Golden Gate Bridge in this vision), covering letter, schedule of drawings and technical information, details of the Company and Notes on Wire Cables, accompanied by a 16.5 cm section of the cable proposed. (2 items)
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Sydney Harbour Bridge: 5 Large printers proofs depicting the building of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, plus 1 slightly smaller in presentation mount from Bloxham & Chambers with the photographer identified as E.Stewart McLean and the plate etched by Bacon && Co. 22 x 36 cm sheet size (6 items)
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Aviation: 78rpm Records, noted 'Southern Cross Aust-England Flight', 'Smithy' by Len Maurice, 'Incidents of My Flight' by Bert Hinkler, 'The Story of My Flight' by Amy Johnson, plus 3 LPs of Songs about Amy Johnson including 'A Lone Girl Flyer'. Also 'Tit Bits' by comedians Stiffy & Mo
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Sydney Harbour Bridge: 4 Small printers proofs (on 3 sheets) of photographs illustrating the building of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. 20 x 23 cm sheet size
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Sydney Harbour Bridge. A collection of Sydney Harbour Bridge items, Photographic postcards or similar sized photographs of the building of the Sydney Harbour Bridge 1929 - 1932, (9 items)
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Two standing theatre ticket punch machines from The Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne, circa 1930, and some movie star cards
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Sydney Harbour Bridge: Certificate from the Executive Committee for the Sydney Harbour Bridge Celebrations signed by the Chairman of the Committee and the Lord Mayor of Sydney, Samuel Walder, dated 19 March 1932, 31.5 x 21.5 cm. (faults, but no losses)
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A reverse glass circular landscape painting, artist unknown, mid 20th century. 27 cm diameter
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Western Australian architectural coat of arms, painted fibreglass, mid 20th century. 66 cm
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the Beatles: Plaques removed from the Southern Cross Hotel in Melbourne - 'The John Lennon Suite, June 1964', 'The Paul McCartney Suite, June 1964', 'The George Harrison Suite, June 1964' & 'The Ringo Starr Suite, June 1964', each 28 x 23 cm. Fair/G condition
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