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Directors' Selection; Militaria & Weapons Auction including the collection of the late John Moverley — Vickers & Hoad Auctioneers

Auction House:Vickers & Hoad AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:1,278
Sale Title:Directors' Selection; Militaria & Weapons Auction including the collection of the late John MoverleyLots with images:1,166
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:739
Date:5-Dec-2015
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Officer's Maroon sword belt with gold bullion hangers along with Officer's Blue sword belt with gold bullion hangers
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White Slade Wallace leather belt with RM buckle marked RMB, along with White patt 37 webbing belt with RM buckle and White Slade Wallace leather belt with RM buckle, marked ^58
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Tony Rafty OAM (1915-c2014). Large ink drawing of passengers on board SS Moreton Bay, May 1948, playing quoits, plus two other drawings by him, i)portrait of man on SS Moreton Bay, ii) studies of soldiers, etc. in New Guinea.
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Tony Rafty OAM (1915-c2014) Ink portrait of Johnny King, Bantamweight boxing champion of Great Britain, done in Sydney in 1945 when he fought Eddie Miller.
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Three Communist propaganda Posters dated from 1969 & 1947
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Tony Rafty OAM (Australian Official War Artist World War II). Superb watercolour portrait of Sergeant Robert William Hill of the 2/32 Aust. Inf. Battalion 1945, mounted on original card 43 cm x 31 cm. Signed and with a lengthy inscription by the artist. Sgt. Hill (NX6370) enlisted on 03.11.1939 and served until his discharge on 15.11.1945.
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Australian World War II recruiting counter poster 'How proud they'll be to pass around your snaps. Join the A.I.F. An original poster in exceptional condition.
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Australian World War II recruiting counter poster 'Make her proud to say 'My Son overseas' Join the A.I.F.' An original poster in exceptional condition
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Australian World War II recruiting counter poster 'How she'll prize your letters from overseas. Join the A.I.F.' An original poster in exceptional condition.
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Tony Rafty OAM (Official War Artist World War II) lot of 2 ink studies: i) sailor, ii) soldiers in various postures. Both mounted on original card, signed by the artist and with his captions on the obverse.
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Australian World War II recruiting counter poster 'Your Country need YOU! Join A.I.F.' An original poster in exceptional condition.
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Tony Rafty OAM (Australian Official War Artist World War II) Exceptionally nice pencil portrait of 'A Young ANZAC' mounted on original card, approx 32 cm x 27 cm. Signed and titled by the artist
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Tony Rafty OAM (Australian Official War Artist World War II). Very nice ink study of US Army nurses at Milne Bay, mounted on original card 27 cm x 32 cm. Signed Tony Rafty 44 at lower left. Titled 'US Army Nurses Milne Bay' at lower right. Titled on reverse 'USA Army Nurses on deck troop ship Milne Bay. 44'
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Rare Australian World War I poster, approx 51 cm x 76 cm 'Your weapons Against Germany. STRIKE HARD!' A most powerful and colourful original poster in exceptional condition
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Australia World War II recruiting poster, approx 75 cm x 50 cm. 'Make her proud to say….'we're engaged' 'Join the A.I.F.'' An original poster in exceptional condition
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Rare Australian World War I poster, approx 74 cm x 51 cm. 'His future is in your hands!' A most powerful and emotive original poster in exceptional condition.
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Rare Australian World War I poster, approx 74 cm x 51 cm 'Before Sunset Buy a WAR LOAN BOND' A most powerful and colourful original poster in exceptional condition.
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Two R1155 communications receiver one with case. Radio's for Lancaster bombers
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Australian World War II MK 1 Short range signally lamp day lamp, by Strongberg Carlson 1942, in fitted carry case with strap
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Antique Benard Direxit marine, hand coloured engravings pl 112 & 109. (2)
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