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Sporting & General Memorabilia — Charles Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House: Charles Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd. Number of lots recorded: 886
Sale Title: Sporting & General Memorabilia Lots with images: 375
Auction Location: Melbourne Prices available: 573
Date: 29/06/2009









Lot Description Price Image
*** An Early Victorian mahogany twin pedestal Sideboard; each pedestal comprises a single panel door with gadroon carving. The back is not original ***
*** An impressive Twin Pedestal Desk with chinoiserie decoration. Comprising of two sections of four graduated drawers with one central drawer. Decorated with faux bamboo carving. Faux lacquer decoration to the desk top, sides, back and drawer fronts ***
*** A fine rosewood twin pedestal desk c1970s Finely detailed joinery ***
*** Sheraton Revival Style mahogany breakfast table c1900. The two-sectioned top supported on four inlaid tapering legs (central leaf is missing) ***
*** A cedar Chiffonier c1870; the base comprising of two doors with shield-shaped door fronts, surmounted by a three drawer section. Low back ***
*** Fossils: collection of fossils, noted Plesiosaur Tooth Fossil, Plesiosaur Mauritanicus, Cretaceous period (c100 million y.o.) from Khouribga, Morocco; Dinosaur Vertebrae, unidentified species, Cretaceous period (c100 million y.o.) from Utah, Usa; Leaf Fossil, Glossopteridales, Permian period (c260 million y.o.) from Kains Flat, Nsw, Australia; Ammonite Fossils (5), various species, Cretaceous-Jurassic periods (c180-100 million y.o.) from Agadir, Morocco; Madagascar (2); Whitby, England & Holzmaden, Germany.… ***
*** 18th Century Cock-Fighting Spur Carrying Case c1780s, a completely hand carved ebony coffin-shaped box with holes for 12 spurs. Hinged on both sides with a single highly decorative and pierced centre piece dividing each side. An extremely rare and fascinating piece in wonderful condition. 19 cm long ***
*** Antarctic Engravings: 'A View in Possession Bay, in the Island of South Georgia' from Cook's Voyages [London, 1784]; 'A View of Christmas Harbour, in Kerguelen's Land, with the manner of killing Penguins, a representation of a Seal, &c' from Cook's Voyages… *** N/A 
*** Scales: c1830s-1910s collection of scales, noted Brass Rocker guinea/half guinea; Fish balance scale 0-20lbs; No.… *** N/A 
*** Negro Folk Art - Auctioneer's Gavel c1865, hand carved, origin unknown (most likely American) a marvellous carving of a male head and torso in typical folk art style with the Inscription .'Now come on gentlemen, give me an offer'. Overall length 30 cm; in teakwood. Base of the handle has carved letter 'S' associated with the R.M. Serjeant collection (See also Lot 84 from the same estate) ***
*** Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Company c1865, a milliners portable sewing machine in wooden box. Hand crank, working, with hand written directions on how to thread machine. Rare and very collectable. Good condition *** N/A 
*** Rock, Mineral And Crystal Collection including rose quartz, petrified wood, geodes, jasper, moss agate and many others. Samples are sliced and smooth but not polished. All in good condition as far as rocks go. (190+) ***
*** Royalty: 1911 King George V Coronation silk scarf & 1935 King George V Silver Jubilee silk scarf, both window mounted, framed & glazed, each overall 50 x 50 cm. (2 items) *** N/A 
*** c1920 advertising showcard 'Mezon Accordions - On Sale Here', overall 31 x 46 cm. Some minor faults, though attractive and scarce ***
*** Balance Of Collection: Australian Wall Mounted Telephone, c1920, oak case, brass plated bells, dial and hook, composition handset (missing earpiece on handset, in fair condition); fox stole; mink purse; anti-Communist booklets (12); Schildkrot Doll, c1970,… *** N/A 
*** Bone Mahjong Set, c1920, appears to be complete in mahogany box with brass corners. One drawer missing small piece of wood otherwise, good condition *** N/A 
*** Rsl Badges: c1958-88 extensive collection of Rsl membership badges, nearly all Nsw. Good variety & mostly different. (194 items) *** N/A 
*** Pharmacy Prints: 'A History of Pharmacy in Pictures' (1958), comprising 6 framed & glazed prints of historical pharmacy scenes; also 'Apoteeker' transfer print on glass, framed & glazed, overall 37X29 cm. All in good condition. (7 items) *** N/A 
*** Butterflies: Display case of 18 Butterflies, endorsed on reverse 'Brazil 1959'. Overall 24 x 44 cm *** N/A 
*** 1905-17 Autograph Book with c186 signatures, plus photographs (22) & paintings/drawings (7), the highlights are H.J.L.Dunlop (Chief Engineer of S.Y.'Nimrod' - ship used by Ernest Shackleton on 1908 Antarctic Expedition); J.Hugh Mather (Petty Officer on S.Y.'Terra Nova' - ship used by Scott on 1910-13 Antarctic Expedition); photo of drawing signed by Leonard H.Booth (Nz artist 1879-1974); theatre manager J.C.Williamson; theatre performers including C.R.Bantock, The Scarlet Troubadors ***

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