Full details of each lot are displayed, except the lot number, estimate and price. You must be a subscriber to view lot numbers, estimates and prices.

Click here to view registration and subscription levels

Auction House:Barsby AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:705
Sale Title:Monthly Auction, Day 2Lots with images:703
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:614
Date:20-Aug-2017
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
One book: Gum Tree Brownie, and other Faerie Folk of the Never-Never, by Tarella Quin, illustrated by Ida S. Rentoul, published by George Roberts & Co, hard cover, 184 pages, 21.5 cm x 19 cm
***
***
***
***
***
***
We of the Never Never by Aeneas Gunn signed book, signed by the author on the title page and also a hand written note by the author, various ephemera relating to the book is attached and included, hard cover, 1936, 256 pages
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
Early flintlock percussion pistol, possibly of Turkish origin. with brass and silver fittings, (As inspected, early repairs to handle and barrel, and mechanism untested.) length 48 cm.
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
Six boxed Britains toy soldier sets, comprising Middlesex Regiment No. 76, the Coldstream Guards (firing kneeling) No. 120 & Arabs of the Desert No. 187, 42nd Highlanders N0. 11, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry No. 1633 & Royal Welsh Fusiliers No. 74 with original boxes, some as inspected
***
***
***
Seven boxed Britains toy soldier sets, comprising French Army the Foreign Legion No. 1711, Grenadier Guards No 128, USA Marines No. 228, Zouaves (charging), Zulus No.147, the Queens Bays No. 44, 11th Hussars No. 182 with original boxes together with 18 various loose figures, some as inspected
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
Antique French hand painted bedroom clock, hand painted landscape to centre of dial, surrounded by numbers in bronzed metal. Untested, but appears operational. Overall dimensions of face 12 cm x 12 cm.
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
Rare 19th century French industrial clock, with revolving top and nautical inspired base, the 4 sided revolving upper section displaying 2 clock faces, a barometer and thermometer to the sides surmounted by a compass, key included, needs to be serviced, 50 cm high
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
Art Nouveau French Japy Freres mantle clock, with eight day striking movement, in marquetry and brass inlay case,together with key and pendulum
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
Antique French tambour mantle clock, with slate and marble case, no key, pendulum, bezel door, 45 cm wide, 27.5 cm high
***
***
***
French 19th century slate and marble cased mantle, clock, working when tested, 8 day striking movement, key and pendulum included, 22 cm high, 27 cm wide
***
***
***
Gustav Becker Art Deco 'Napoleon Hat' mantle clock, Art Deco era, with striking movement, key and pendulum included, 45.5 cm wide, 25.5 cm high
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
Regency mahogany sarcophagus tea caddy, with 2 interior divisions, original handle and brass ball feet, 19 cm x 11 cm
***
***
***
Early George III walnut & oak tea box, with triple interior, bracket feet, original lock and handle, 18 cm x 10.5 cm, 10.5 cm high
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
Mid Victorian walnut campaign writing slope box, cedar lined with drawer, ink bottles, pen and nibs, 40 cm x 24 cm, 16.5 cm high (lid closed)
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
Three vintage lizard skin handbags, comprising of H. Stevens (Sydney), Goldex (for Hardy Brothers) and Hollywood Handbags (Sydney)
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
Collection of sixteen tobacco pipes., including Meerschaum, Brevete, Mercedes, Falcon Coolway, Alco, Aztec, Portofino, Duncan, Dr. Lister, etc.
***
***
***
Desk set made from HMAS Sydney wood, with plaque attached 'Wood From Hmas Sydney', (38.5 cm wide), World War I Town Class light cruiser, battle honours: Rabaul 1914, 'Emden' 1914, North Sea 1916-1918
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
Arts & Crafts pewter jardiniere, on tri-footed base with heart shaped enamel cabochons, base stamped Flavelle, pewter & model no., 15.5 cm high
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
French Art Nouveau spelter lady figure, signed Aug. Moreau & with foundry mark, has been later painted with gold paint, 40 cm high
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***
***