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The Melbourne Tank Museum Sale — Bonhams & Goodman (No longer trading)

Auction House:Bonhams & Goodman (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:265
Sale Title:The Melbourne Tank Museum SaleLots with images:40
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:245
Date:23-Apr-2006
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A World War II Service Dress Uniform as worn by a Staff Sergeant, mounted on a display mannequin
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A World War II gas mask with canvas carrier
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A combat ration pack including unopened tins of sausages and vegetables and margarine, packets of cereal, biscuits and chocolate and other provisions in a canvas carrier; and a Hexamine stove and heating tablets
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A No. 19 Mk. III wireless set in original wooden crate with three cases of spare parts including valves, circa World War II
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Two U. S. Army Signal Corps. Radio receiver and transmitters type 'BC-611-F'; and a 'Wireless remote control unit A' (3)
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Four R. A. E. M. E. display signs a pennant; a 'R. A. E. M. E. Vietnam' Zippo lighter; and related ephemera (a lot)
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A collection of military ephemera including a printed reproduction of a painting of a scene from the Vietnam War; a reproduction of the Instrument of Surrender signed by the Japanese to end World War II Pacific; and seven others (9)
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A Battledress Uniform as worn by an Artificer Warrant Officer Class 1, post World War II, mounted on a display mannequin
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A large glass and metal display case
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Eighteen plastic kit models of World War II tanks and other military vehicles, all assembled; and fifteen model soldiers (33)
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A brass and copper bugle stamped 'Trademark Boosey, Bessons & Co. London WC2 H75983'
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Four plastic kit display models of various tanks including two Russian BMP-1 an BMP-2 tanks; a Sherman M4; and a Centurion Mk. 3, three on wooden mounts, all with descriptive display cards
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Three plastic kit model tank displays including one showing a 'knocked out Palestinian T55. in Beirut; a World War II German Tiger tank; and another showing Russian KV-1 and T-34 tanks, all on wooden display mounts with descriptive display cards (3)
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Nine plastic kit models of military vehicles including a Stag Mk. 3 tank destroyer; a German Half Track; a U. N. Land Rover; and an Israeli HVMSW tank (9)
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Two glass and wood display cases
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Approximately forty posters and photograph displays, all military related including photographs of tanks, medal charts and similar (a lot)
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Four plastic kit display models of World War II tanks including a German Hunting Tiger; an experimental Sherman/rocket launcher; a Brumbar infantry support weapon; and a Tiger 1 (4)
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Four plastic kit model tanks including a South Vietnamese army tank; a fictional recovery vehicle' and an M41 Walker Bulldog, all with descriptive display cards (4)
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Five plastic kit models of armoured military vehicles, all 1:35 scale, including a British Saladin armoured car; a fire support vehicle; an M113 MRV; and two LAV-25s, all with descriptive display cards (5)
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Two plastic kit models of anti-aircraft tanks including a prototype German Panther; and a British Simijar, both mounted on wooden displays with descriptive display cards (2)
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Two portrait photographs of World War I Australian soldiers including one inscribed '19/4 & 10/13 Light Horse & Regimental Staff Seymour 27 July 1916'; two framed printed reproductions of painted scenes from World War II; and a replica Victoria Cross, framed (5)
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A collection of ephemera relating to World War I including a 'Programme of Sports 14th Infantry Brigade A. I. F. ' dated January 1918; a Christmas card from '12th Australian Field Ambulance to Sgt. L. Baldwin', 1918; and other ephemera, some relating to Bowden including medical documents and travel passes (a lot)
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A collection of World War II ephemera including two soldier's pay books; a certificate of release from war service; canteen coupons; a petrol coupon; a clothing ration card and other ephemera (a lot)
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A glass and wood display case
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Two .303 rifle boxes
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Three plastic kit model military airplanes, mounted on display stands (3)
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Two plastic kit model tank displays both Russian T72 tanks mounted on wooden bases with landscaped military scenes and descriptive display cards (2)
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Two plastic kit model tank displays one showing a U. S. Army M113 ACAV and MS77 in Vietnam; the other a 'M107 Self Propelled gun in the Israeli Defence Force', both with landscaped military scenes and descriptive display cards (2)
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A glass and metal display case
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A plastic kit model display of a U. S. Army bridge layer tank based on an M48 Patton tank hull; and three other plastic kit models including a U. S. Humvee (4)
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A World War II model display showing plastic kit models of a British BDR gun tractor and a captured Italian tank n the Western Desert; and a display showing a R. A. A. F. Mosquito being refuelled, both mounted on landscaped wooden displays with descriptive display cards (2)
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A glass and metal display case
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A plastic kit model display 'Yanks on Exercise' showing a Ford Mutt, an A1 Abram and an M2 Bradley mounted on a landscaped wooden display with descriptive display card
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Two plastic kit model tanks including an M109 155 mm Self Propelled Gun; an M48A5; and another model display (3)
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A plastic kit model display showing a GMC 6x6 towing a 105 mm M2A1 artillery gun and a 105 mm SPG Priest mounted on a wooden display depicting a scenario from the Korean War
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Six plastic kit models of military airplanes all assembled; and a model of a gunship (7)
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A glass and metal display case
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A collection of Pix newspapers early 1940s; and other war related publications (a lot)
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A Centurion tank Mk. 2 Armoured Recovery Vehicle, manufacturer: Vauxhall Motors, U. K. Crew: four. Engine: Rolls Royce Meteor Mk. 4B V12 petrol engine. Length 760 cm. Width; 339 cm. Height 300 cm. Armament: None present. Numbered '169111', bearing the markings of C Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment, south Vietnam, circa 1968; with log book
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A 4-ton diamond T Wrecker model 969A truck, manufacturer: diamond T motor car Company, U. S. A. Crew: two. Engine: Hercules RXC 6cyl, 8. 5 litre petrol engine. Length 678 cm. Width 243 cm. Height 294 cm. Numbered '157694' bearing the markings of the light Aid detachment of 4/19th Prince of Wales Light Horse Regiment
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A Centurion Mk. V/1 Main Battle tank, manufacturer: Vauxhall Motors, U. K. Crew: four. Engine: Rolls Royce Meteor Mk. 4B V12 petrol engine. Length 760 cm. Width 339 cm. Height 301 cm. Approx. Weight: 51,000kg. Armament: one 20-pounder gun, one coaxial. 30-inch machine gun. The front numbered '169090'
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A Churchill Mk. VII A42 Infantry tank, manufacturer: Vauxhall Motors, U. K. Crew: five. Engine: Bedford twin-six 12-cyl. Petrol engine. Length 730 cm. Width 300 cm. Height 280 cm. Approx. Weight: 38,500kg. Armament: one 7.5 cm gun, two replica Besa. 303 guns. The front numbered 'T179165/H'
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A General Chaffee M24 light tank, manufacturer: Cadillac, U. S. A. Crew: five. Engine: None present. Length 549 cm. Width 295 cm. Height 277 cm. Approx. Weight: 18,379kg. Armament: one 7.5 cm gun, one replica. 30-inch machine gun. The front numbered '330690'
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A buffalo Mk. 4 (LVT4) Tracked Landing Vehicle, manufacturer: Ford Machinery Corporation, Graham-Paige and St. Louis car Company, U. S. A. Crew: up to six. Engine: Continental W670-9A 7-cyl. Petrol engine. Length 795 cm. Width 325 cm. Height 249 cm. Approx. Weight: 26,500kg. Armament: None (the two Oerlikon 2 cm guns currently mounted are to be sold as lots 71 and 72)
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A Matilda No. 2 Mk, 1 'Frog' Flamethrower Infantry tank, manufacturer: Vulcan foundry, U. K. Crew: four. Engine: None present. Length 600 cm. Width 260 cm. Height 250 cm. Approx. Weight: 27,000kg. Armament: one flamethrower. Bearing the markings of the 2/1st Australian Armoured Bde. Recon. Squadron
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A General Grant M3A5 medium tank, manufacturer: Baldwin locomotive works, U. S. A. Crew: six. Engine: None present. Length; approx 600 cm. Width 272 cm. Height 312 cm. Approx. Weight: 28,000kg. Armament: one 7.5 cm gun on side Sponson, one 3.7 cm gun. The front numbered '23972', bearing the markings of the 4/19th Prince of Wales' Light Horse Regiment, R
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A World War I 150 mm Howitzer, manufacturer: Krupp, Germany. Height: 197 cm. Max. Range: 8. 5km. Elevation: -0 +45 °deactivated
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An L5 105 PAK Howitzer as used in the Vietnam war
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M3 A1 Stuart light tank, made by the American car & foundry Co., holds a crew of four, with a Continental W-670-9A; 7-cyl. Engine, weights approximately 12,300kg, one 37 mm gun and two replica .30 inch machine guns
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A 37 mm Anti-tank Gun
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M2 half Track armoured car, made b white motor Co., carrys two crew and up to seven passengers, with a white 160AX petrol engine and numbered 'Usa-W-401234'
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A General Stuart M3 A1 Light Tank Classroom Instructional Mounting (CIM)
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A display board showing illustrations of various tanks
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Saracen FV603 armoured personnel car, manufactured by Alvis Ltd., holds a crew of two, with capacity for another ten
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A white M3A1 Armoured Personnel car, manufacturer. White motor Corporation, U. S. A. Crew: two. Engine: Hercules JXD 6 cyl. Petrol engine. Length 717 cm. Width 197 cm. Height 226 cm. Approx. Weight: 9,300kg. Bearing the markings of B Squadron, 4/19th Prince of Wales Light Horse Regiment
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Staghound T17E1 heavy armoured personnel vehicle, made by General Motors (Chevrolet division), holds a crew of four, weights approximately 14,000kg, fitted with one 37 mm gun, one coaxial .30 inch machine gun, numbered '6023372', and bearing the markings of B Squadron 4/19th Prince of Wales Light Horse Regiment
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A Saladin Mk. 2 FV601(C) Armoured Car, manufacturer: Alvis Ltd., U. K. Crew: Three. Engine: None present. Length 493 cm. Width: 254 cm. Height: 239 cm. Approx Weight: 11,583kg. Armament One 76 mm L5A1 gun. One replica coaxial 30inch machine gun. numbered '115406', bearing the markings of A Squadron, 1st Cavalry during Operation Barra Winga, 1966.
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A collection of ammunition crates
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Display of Saladin APC posters mounted on board
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A 1/4 Ton 4x4 Ford GPA Amphibious Jeep, manufacturer: Ford. Crew: Two plus two. Engine: None present. Length 462 cm. Width: 163 cm. unrestored, circa early 1940s
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A lightweight folding Welbike Motorcycle, manufacturer: Welbike, U. K. Engine: Villiers 98cc petrol engine. World War I
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A Bofors 40 mm single Mk. VII gun, as used on R. A. N. Corvettes
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A Metal Frame, possibly use as a rocket launcher
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An LVT(A)4 alligator Amphibious Landing Vehicle, manufacturer: food Machinery Corp, U. S. A. Crew: 2-7. Engine: Continental model 670-9A 7-cyl. Petrol engine. Length 795 cm. Width 325 cm. Height 246 cm. Approx. Weight: 18,000kg. Armament: one 7.5 cm barrel only
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A model display recreation of the fall of Bardia January 1941, three dimensional sculpted composition model showing a birds eye view of the batlle including models of Allied and Italian forces, enclosed in a perspex case
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A Two-pounder Mk. IXA Anti-tank Gun, manufacturer: General Motors- Holdens Ltd., Australia. Crew: Five. Weight: 838kg
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An information display board for a 2-pounder anti-tank gun
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An AA HB Mk. 1 Cannon with Oerlikon gun fitted on a circular metal turntable mounting, circa early 1940s
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A Dingo Scout Car, manufacturer: Ford, Australia. Crew: Two. Engine: Ford V8 petrol engine. Approx. Weight: 4,572kg. Armament: None present. numbered '77162', bearing the markings of a 1st Australian Armoured Division reconnaissance unit, circa 1942.
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An Australian made Bren gun carrier, manufacturer: Ford, Victorian Railways, South Australian Railways, state Engineering works, W. A and Metropolitan gun Company. Crew: four. Engine: Ford V8 petrol engine. Armament: None present. Numbered '912', bearing the markings of 1st Infantry division unit
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An Oerlikon 20 mm Cannon, manufacturer: Oerlikon, Switzerland. Length circa 1940s
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Two Bofors Gun Boxes
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An Oerlikon 20 mm Cannon, manufacturer: Oerlikon, Switzerland. circa 1940s
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A Large Flag Of Australia
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A prototype U. S. Army Canadair CL-91 XM571 Dynatrac utility carrier, manufacturer: Canadair Ltd, U. S. A. Crew: four. Engine: Chevrolet Corvair 6 cyl. 65-bhp petrol engine. Approx. Weight: 2,772kg
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A jungle hand cartloaded with four 4. 2-inch projectile boxes (5)
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A Ferret FV701E Mk. 2 Reconnaissance Scout car, manufacturer: Daimler, U. K. Crew: two. Engine: engine: Rolls Royce B60 Mk. 6A, 4. 26 litre 6cyl. Petrol engine. Approx. Weight: 4,394kg. Numbered '115212', bearing the markings of B Squadron, 4/19th Prince of Wales Light Horse Regiment
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Forty three plastic kit built military model airplanesthe majority World War I and 2 airplanes
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A large display cabinettable top design, wooden frame with glass sides and top and two sliding side doors
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A Ford Lynx 1 Mk. 3 Scout car, manufacturer: Ford, Canada. Crew: two. Engine: Ford 1942 V8 petrol engine. Approx. Weight: 4,187kg. Armament: None present. Numbered '23878'
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A Centurion Tank 20-Pound Gun Classroom Instruction Mounting (CIM)showing the interior of a Centurion tank turret, with an electro- hydraulic system simulating the firing of the gun with a drill round, including a realistic recoil action
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A Vickers machine gun section kit
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A Vickers machine gun spare part kit
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A portable signaling lantern battery-operated self-contained unit with maker's details inside lid 'Dorman & Sons Ltd, serial no. 4338 Year 1943'
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A 3-inch/4-inch mortar sight, brass and green painted metal, stamped 'Part no. MAA 3612'
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A 25-Pounder Dial 107 Sightin leather case
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A Sight Dial No. 2 stamped 'Filotecnica Salmoiraghi Milano. Made in Italy'
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A collection of artillery sights and inclinometers(a lot)
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An infantry section kit
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An artillery Telescopic Sighting No. 141 Mk. 1
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A Sight Periscope AFV No. 49 Mk. 1
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A Mortar Sight Lensatic Mark 1stamped 'J. W. H. ', in case
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An Artillery Telescopic Sighting No. 72 Mk. 2 circa 1936, in metal in original metal tube
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A Mortar Sight Lensatic Mark 1, stamped 'J. W. H. '
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A 3-inch Mortar Mk. 2 Sight with case
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A Periscope Tank Sight No. 15 Mk. 1'Serial no. '832/63'
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A 3 1/2x Binocular Gun sight No. 120188 made by 'Ross, London'
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Two Telescopic Bearings one 'No. 8 Mk. 3; the other 'No. 10 Mk. 1'; and four others (6)
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An Aldis Gun sighting Telescope Illuminator. 'Pattern G 344', in wooden box
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A boxed gun sight
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