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Australian, Maritime & Natural History — Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:259
Sale Title:Australian, Maritime & Natural HistoryLots with images:258
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:185
Date:28-Aug-2022
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A wall plaque mounted moose antler rack, 80 cm wide, 44 cm deep
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Bison b. Bison an American plains bison skull, 67 cm high
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A Orthoceras and Goniatite plaque, 70 cm high, 60 cm at widest point
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A Trilobite fossil, probably Cambrian period, the anthropod specimen with finely preserved and delineated features embedded in a matrix, trilobite: 4 cm long, 6.5 cm wide; rock matrix: 11.5 cm high, 11 cm wide, 11.5 cm deep, $800-1,200
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An Edwardian specimen wood chequerboard top games table, possibly Australian, with cross banding and stringing to the surface above an open compartment and slatted sides, 76.5 cm high, 56 cm wide, 57 cm deep
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A cedar corner cupboard, probably Tasmanian, circa 1840, with a distinctive shaped crest and full length stiles with rounded tops enclosing pairs of upper and lower framed cupboards
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Jeff Mincham Am (born 1951), a large floor vase, matte glazed in earth tones, with an incised wave pattern to the compressed tapering form, 130 cm high
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A gold nugget, freeform nugget, original paperwork. Weight 5.27g.
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A Kienzle mahogany railway clock, early 20th century, German, the Roman dial with maker's insignia and marked made in Germany, set within a mahogany case
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Three kudu tail cushion covers, 43 x 43 cm
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A Balinese rosewood carved sculpture of Hanuman and snake, the ornately carved Hindu monkey god fighting a snake, 57 cm high
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A tub only ships chronometer by Roskells Liverpool, circa 1830, serial number 131/27104
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An Australian cedar side table, 19th century, of plain form with an extended top above square section legs
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Two stained glass panels, hand crafted stained glass panels, one panel featuring yellow roses and the companion with red roses
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A Paris-Oudry 1874 model Gras rifle bayonet, circa 1880, with a wood handle capped with a brass pommel, steel cross guard with a single edge 'T' back blade engraved Paris-Oudry 1880, housed in a metal scabbard stamped with numerals, G4818, 65.5 cm long
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A Chassepot rifle bayonet, French 19th century, with ribbed brass grip, 'T' black single edged blade with maker's stamps to throat, and a metal scabbard, 70 cm long
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Didgeridoo, hand painted with kangaroo, goanna, snake, turtle and fish motifs, 116.5 cm long
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A cast iron book press, 19th century, black with gold trim, together with a wood stand on turned legs
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An English deck watch by Thomas Russell & Son, 1890, sterling silver case, fusee lever movement, sweep seconds with up and down dial, signed to dial and movement
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A cedar Gothic style longcase clock, fitted with an earlier English arch top dial, 19th century, 1830s movement by Thomas Saunders of Dorchester painted with Roman numerals and date aperture running on a two train movement, case later, with pendulum, twin weights and key, 250 cm high. Provenance: Lawson's, December 3rd 2002
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A large half bound volume of Smith's Weekly, 1934, from April to 30 June, 1934
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A cedar five drawer cedar chest, Australian, late 19th century, with two short and three long drawers of graduated depth, with turned knob handles and raised on bun feet, 117 cm high, 115 cm wide, 52.5 cm deep
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A kauri pine wall mirror, the rail and stile framed mirror with bevelled plate, having a decorative anthemion and rosette crest
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A carved hardwood Gothic revival Bishop's throne, late 19th century, the high back throne with a pointed arch cresting rail flanked by finials, sweeping arms with circular terminals and quatrefoil piercings, above a shaped and pierced trestle style base. Provenance: formerly in the the Sheriff's Residence, 1 camp crescent, Castlemaine, circa 1854.
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A cedar bookcase, Australian, 19th century, with an extended cornice above framed glazed doors flanked by pendant fruiting corbels, twin cupboards with flame figuration to the lower register raised on a plinth base, 223 cm high, 121 cm wide, 46 cm deep. Provenance: formerly in the the Sheriff's Residence, 1 camp crescent, Castlemaine, circa 1854
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An Australian colonial cedar sideboard, circa 1850, the temple gallery above twin deep cupboards and two short drawers, raised on six reeded and turned legs, 94 cm high, 180 cm deep, 61 cm deep. Provenance: formerly in the the Sheriff's Residence, 1 camp crescent, Castlemaine, circa 1854
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Four assorted hardwood and cedar dining chairs, early 20th century
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A cedar chest of drawers, 19th century, with a bullnose top above two short and three long drawers with knob handles and oval brass escutcheons, raised on bun feet, 104 cm high, 110 cmm wide, 53 cm deep. Provenance: formerly in the the Sheriff's Residence, 1 camp crescent, Castlemaine, circa 1854
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A Colonial cedar rocking chair, circa 1850, the serpentine upholstered back and seat above the rocker base. Provenance: formerly in the the Sheriff's Residence, 1 camp crescent, Castlemaine, circa 1854
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A rare whalebone miniature chest of drawers, 19th century, with five finely pierced and carved drawers, three quarter gallery, side panels and raised on a conforming base, 37 cm high, 25.5 cm wide, 14.5 cm deep.
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A large scientifically documented collection of fine and rare seashells, specimens with scientific descriptions, origin and dates of collection including: Jukesi, Olivia westralis, Corculum cardissa, Liochonca castrensis, Tecatarius coronatus and many others. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne
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A large scientifically documented collection of fine and rare seashells, specimens with scientific descriptions, origin and dates of collection including: Spondylus tenellus, Harpa articularis, Aequipecten ventricosis, Colubraria soverbi, Cymatium perryi and many others. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne
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A hand decorated Mz Altrohlau Cmr vase, painted and decorated by olive Atkinson, featuring a pair of stylised peacocks beneath a lappet border, printed backstamp and impressed numerals 1168/3 underside, 25 cm high. Provenance: Simpson's Antiques, Sydney
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A hardwood rocking chair, the square back rocker with a shaped crest and and scrolling arms, upholstered in a floral print
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A large cedar library bookcase, late 19th century, with a stepped cornice above a pair of chamfered and glazed doors enclosing shelves, the projecting lower section with panelled cupboard doors, 240 cm high, 151 cm wide, 57 cm deep
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A wooden rocking horse, the horse with hair mane and tail, a leather saddle, cream coloured with floral details, on a cream rocker base, 117 cm high,140 cm wide 43 cm deep
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A rare Papua New Guinea ceremonial axe, mount Hagen region, Southern Highlands, late 19th century, the hand shaped polished grey stone blade, with intricately plaited rattan binding and an axe head shaped counterweight at the opposing end, tapering wood handle, 65 x 60 cm. Other Notes: These axes were very highly prized possessions, often taking up to six months to complete and polish the stone with an equal amount of time spent on the fine rattan cane-work used in lashing the blade and counter weight.…
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A pair of Port Arthur Windsor chairs, circa 1850, with rounded backs and turned splats, raised on slightly splayed legs with pairs of stretchers
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A round jarrah pedestal base dining table with eight chairs, by Woolstore furniture, the stretcher based splat back chairs with dark brown leather seats. Table: 150 cm diameter
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An Australian cedar side cabinet, late 19th century, with a frieze drawer and two framed cupboards flanked by corbels above a plinth base
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A large collection of vintage carpentry saws, planes and other assorted tools, includes wood handle saws, planes, old style adjustable wrenches
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After Henry Winkles, Melbourne from the botanical gardens, engraving, with printed text on margin, 12 x 18 cm
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An Australian cedar chest of drawers, 19th century, with a bullnose top above two short and three long drawers of graduated depth, with turned knob handles and raised on bun feet, 110 cm high, 112 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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An Australian cedar side table, late 19th century, the bullnose rectangular top on turned legs with toupie feet, 72 cm high, 91 cm wide, 51 cm deep
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A cedar stationery cabinet, 19th century, with a recessed single cupboard above a plinth base, a single shelf to the interior, 80 cm high, 53 cm wide, 54 cm deep. Provenance: formerly in the the Sheriff's Residence, 1 camp crescent, Castlemaine, circa 1854
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An Australian cedar chiffonier, 19th century, with a scrolling gallery back above a single ogee profile frieze drawer, two framed cupboards below flanked by corbels and raised on a plinth base
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An Australian cedar keyhole desk, late 19th century, with twin drawers and raised on turned legs with toupie feet and porcelain casters, dimensions, 74 cm high, 104 cm wide, 66 cm deep
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A group of three Australian cedar Trafalgar chairs, circa 1840, with bobbin and twist cresting rails above target carved mid rails, and raised on sabre legs
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A set of map drawers from the Melbourne and Metropolitan board of works, stained cedar, the eight drawers with twin brass handles, partial labels to each, 69 cm high, 153 cm wide, 110 cm deep
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An Australian pine six drawer console table, the low bench style console having teal painted drawer fronts decorated with ribbons and culinary inspired lettering, raised on substantial square section supports to an undertier
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A colonial cedar cased drop dial clock, 1860s, the Roman dial marked Bury & Evans, Tarrangower, Bury & Evans were watch makers, Jewellers, assayers and gold melters of Tarrangower near Maldon in the 1860s, 60 cm high, 46 cm diameter, 18 cm deep
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A rare hand carved 'Advance New South Wales' coat of arms, 19th century, carved wood with gesso and remnant paint colours featuring emu and kangaroo supporters beside a quartered shield featuring an anchor, sheep, caduceus and possibly a plough, surmounted by a rising sun, and a ribbon bearing 'Advance New South Wales' in gold lettering across the base
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A colonial cedar and flame mahogany double pedestal sideboard, circa 1840s, in the William IV manner with a scrolling gallery back, a single frieze drawer and raised on pedestals with flame veneer cupboards, raised on tight scrolled feet. Provenance: Drake house, Australian Catholic University (Acu)
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Mid century pine wooden dressing table, Art and Crafts inspired with a framed adjustable mirror above a gallery back, two short drawers and two long drawers, subtle spandrel feature and raised on square section legs, with darkened brass hardware, 155 cm high, 122 cm long and 48 cm deep
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Ship's clock by Smith Astral, from the Orca, the brass mounted clock with an Arabic dial and key
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A colonial cedar library chair, late 19th century, red velvet upholstery with a reeded seat rail raised on turned legs with porcelain casters. Provenance: formerly in the the Sheriff's Residence, 1 camp crescent, Castlemaine, circa 1854
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A large cedar dining table, late 19th century, the fluted rectangular top raised on ring turned tapering legs and brass castors, 72 cm high, 273 cm wide, 121 cm deep. Provenance: The Trevor Kennedy collection
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A cast iron lamp post, 19th century, the knopped standard with fluted and Barley twist casting, painted black, 365 cm high
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A cast iron lamp post made by West end foundry, Melbourne, 19th century, the knopped standard with fluted and leaf molded decorative casting, standing on a pierced hexagonal base, together with a white glass shade, 380 cm high
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