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Auction House:
Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** Australian 3rd Pioneers, 1916 panoramic photograph in original oak frame with gold slip. 3rd Pioneer Battallion includes ex Prime Minister John Howard's father, (see accompanying newspaper article). 118 x 33 cm overall. In wonderful original condition ***
*** A photograph album, of ten hard-card sheets, containing 147 original photographs, mostly 6 x 4 cm of Pte Hal Hooker's time in the Light Horse, 7th Regiment 1918-19. Mostly in Palestine, showing troops in full dress at Ismalia, Mungarie, Rafa, Kantara,… ***
*** Boer War stereoscope view cards and viewer, including view of Colonial Troops leaving cape Town for the front and many other military and battlefield scenes. Published by Keystone Piero Co. (60) ***
*** Antique leg irons, blacksmith made non-standard, early 19th century, 62 cm wide ***
*** A sailor's persuader club or cosh, carved blackwood in the form of a fist, named in metal studs 'W. Fisher', Tasmanian origin, 19th century, 44.5 cm high ***
*** A Van Diemen's Land Travel Pass Issued to A Ticket-of-Leave Holder, November 1844: A travel pass issued to James Shaw (described verso as having arrived on the convict ship 'Asia 5' to serve his sentence of 7 years transportation) to permit him to travel… ***
*** A percussion cap pocket pistol with hexagonal barrel, circa 1840, 21 cm long ***
*** World War I photograph album, Palestine 1917-18, with 48 photographs including Cairo, Beersheba, Camel Corps ***
*** A police truncheon, red gum with lead weighted end and bound string hand grip, circa 1900, 31.5 cm long ***
*** Campaign Medal: New Zealand medal, silver, dated 1861 to 1866, engraved to 660 James Cunningham, 2nd Bn. 14th Regt. ***
*** Campaign Medals: a Queen's South Africa medal, 1899, with clasps for Transvaal, orange free state & relief of Kimberley, awarded to 3424. Tpr. V.T. Batten, Kitchener's H., suspended on a Liddell bar together with a King's South Africa medal, with clasps… ***
*** 9ct gold fob (4.7gms) presented to Private Thomas William Briggs, 12th Battalion, by the residents of Pontville Brighton for his 'Services in the Great War'; map of Tasmania on the front and engraved verso. ***
*** 15ct gold fob (8.6gms) presented to Pte. B. Oats 'From Friends of Cornishtown District 1919.', Cornishtown is a rural area near Rutherglen, Victoria. ***
*** 15ct gold fob (soldier on shield with boomerang, kangaroo and emu) suspended from a black silk band together with two 9ct gold shields and links (approx. 10gms total). The fob, engraved verso 'Presented to Pte. A.W. McCullough, 21st Batt. A.I.F. by the… ***
*** English percussion cap pocket pistol engraved brass with walnut stock and octagonal steel barrel, circa 1835, 18 cm long ***
*** Percussion cap octagonal double-barreled pocket pistol, c.1835, each barrel stamped with number '5', 22 cm long. ***
*** Kingdom of Wurttemberg Train Battalion Officer's Tschako (M1860 Pattern Model). Worn by members of Konings Wurttemberg Train Battalion Number 13 (Ludwigsburg) XIII Armee Corps. ***
*** Richard Simkin (British, 1840-1926), 98th Regiment of foot, watercolour, signed lower right 'R. Simkin', inscribed 'Major, Sublieutenant (Queen's colour), Review Order', also inscribed on the mount '98th Regiment of foot, R. Simkin, 1876'. Noted… ***
*** The Queen's South Africa medal: two examples; one with clasps for Transvaal, South Africa 1901 and 1902; named to 1117 Tpr: A.H.J. Griffiths. Johannesburg M.R.; the other with clasp for Transvaal, named to 2428 Pte a. Graff. Johannesburg M.R. (2 medals). ***
*** An Albert Jacka, VC Tribute, an attractively mounted and framed display, of army badges, ribbons and buttons, combined with battlefield finds - bullet, cases, a bayonet, trench art and a 9ct gold, and pearl 'Mother/A.I.F.' boomerang, brooch, together with… ***
*** A Mongolian bronze dagger with curved leaf form blade and flared handle, Central Asia, Ilkhanate period (1256-1335 A.D.), 29.5 cm long ***
*** 1914-20 British War Medal to an Australian: 2591 Pte. R. Gregg. Cml. Cps. A.I.F. Private Gregg was a member of the Imperial camel Corps. He was awarded the military medal in April 1918. ***
*** 1914-20 British War Medals to Australians: 4839 Pte S.H.T. Johnson 4 Dev. Cyc. A.I.F., and, 1556 Pte. H.A. Johnstone. 4 - Pnr. Bn. A.I.F. (2 medals). ***
*** Ron Hamence's Group of Four, with 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-45 & Australia Service Medal, all named to '121965 R A Hamence', mounted; together with Discharged from Service badge; photograph in RAAF frame; RSL 50 Years Service certificate.… ***
*** World War I 15ct gold fob/medal with soldier surmounted by map of Australia on front, engraved on reverse 'Presented by residents of Buln Buln to L.Cpl.A.Hastings, enlisted & embarked 1915, the Great European War 1914-18', in original presentation case.… ***
*** Martini Enfield Mk.III .577-450 caliber rifl e with original Enfield markings, receiver dated 1883. VG condition ***
*** '3rd Australian Hospital Lemnos' (Greece), 1915 silver gelatin photograph, three panel panorama, titled and dated in ink on mount below image, laid down on original backing, 10.3 x 41.2 cm. The 3rd Australian General Hospital was set up in response to a… ***
*** Pickelhaube: Saxony, 19th century spiked helmet. Original patina, good condition ***
*** World War I Austrian M17 'Stahlhelm' (steel helmet) with original brown/green paint & patina. This example was probably souvenired by an American soldier as it still retains U.S. postage stamps on top. VG condition ***
*** World War II Edged Weapon: Japanese Shin-Gunto 99 cm Second World War sword, beautiful brown and gold handle, attractive looking piece, good condition ***
*** 1948 Australian Team, official team photograph, with title '20th Australian Team to Great Britain, 1948', and players names printed on mount, and with 19 signatures - Don Bradman (captain), Ron Saggers, Ray Lindwall, Keith Johnson (manager), Ron Hamence,… ***
*** Tanks And Other Military Reference Books including. Australian Militry Equipment, After The Battle (magazine series), British and American Artillary, Armored Fighting Vehicles of Germany and many others. Huge selection all in good+ condtion, great value.… ***
*** A World War II period Japanese NCO sword with metal scabbard, 99 cm long ***
*** An antique truncheon with original blue painted finish, detailed with gilded highlights and Queen Victoria cypher 'V. R.', 47 cm long ***
*** Hiatt No.2 nickel plated figure eight handcuffs with original key, 19th century, 14 cm wide overall ***
*** An early and primitive Colonial Australian beaker most likely convict made, hand hewn and turned cedar, early 19th century, 15 cm high, 11.5 cm diameter ***
*** 'Her Majesty's convict Department' buckle, cast brass with remains of gilt finish, early to mid 19th century, rare, 6 x 8 cm ***
*** Military badges, buttons, Rising Sun hat and lapel badges, Regiment badges etc, World War I and World War II period ***
*** World War I two Service Medals awarded to 1272. Pte. A.A. Rayner, 52-Bn. A.I.F. ***
*** Gunner Archibald John Dunlop: 15ct gold fob (approx. 5.5gms; by William Drummond) suspended from a black silk band with a 9ct map of Australia and links. The fob engraved verso 'Presented to Gunner A.J. Dunlop on his return from the Great War : Stewarton… ***
*** 9ct gold fob suspended from a black silk band together with 9ct map of Australia, shields and links (apprx. 10gms total). The fob, engraved verso 'Presented to Gnr. P.A. Wylde by Spalding Residents For Services Rendered for King & Country, from March 1915… ***
*** Australian Commonwealth military Forces: 9ct gold fob badge presented to 'Pte a. Shipton by the residents of Rooty hill District'; weight 6gr. ***
*** An antique miniature bronze canon on iron base. Full working trainee model, 18th/19th century, 17 cm long overall ***
*** Advance Australia antique red ensign flag, circa 1900 45 x 85 cm ***
*** 16th Australian Light Horse Regiment (Indi Light Horse) – white metal hat badge – 1900 to 1912. ***
*** A pair of French pocket pistols by Flobert, single shot black powder percussion cap with walnut stocks,19th century, 11.5 cm long ***
*** World War I period military photograph in carved timber frame, titled 'The Word War', 36 cm high ***
*** Piece Created By Captain John Edward Dowling (Swan Hill) VX6835 : A.A.S.C. 6th Australian Division. A wall hanging created from discarded parts of Army uniforms and other material to hand, 50 x 138 cm and affixed to backing card, the ima A Remarkable… ***
*** Boer War 'For Empire Queen and Flag, South Africa, 1900' set of 70 stereoview cards housed in original khaki cloth covered box. [Published by Underwood & Underwood]. ***
*** A Scottish basket-hilt sword and scabbard, 20th century, 100 cm long ***
*** 'Anzac - Australia and New Zealand Army Corps', large photograph of the 11th Battalion of the AIF on the Cheops Pyramid in Egypt, prior to their landing on the wrong beach at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli on the morning of the 25th April 1915, window mounted with… ***
*** King Edward VIII (1894-1972, King from 20 Jan. 1936 until his abdication on 11 Dec. 1936, to marry Wallis Simpson), signature 'Edward' (signed as Prince of Wales) on 3-page letter headed 'Magdalen College. Oxford' and dated 'Le 9 Mai1913', to Monsieur… ***
*** A pocket flask, whale tooth and silver, engraved 'Hanna', 19th century, 12 cm high ***
*** English Naval dirk, engraved with Plymouth maker's name (partially legible), in original scabbard, circa 1800, 43 cm long ***
*** British Naval Officer's sword, 1827 pattern with remains of scabbard, good early example, circa 1830, 94 cm long ***
*** A convict leather cup, Tasmanian origin, 19th century, 9 cm high ***
*** An antique police baton, painted 'Sergt. 6', 19th century, 40 cm long ***
*** 15ct gold fob (5.9gms) presented to Sgt. R.T. Stewart, 12263, A.M.T.S. 'From residents of Yarrawonga for Services Abroad in the Great War - 1914 - 1918 -', Yarrawonga is a town on the Victorian side of the Murray River. ***
*** A World War I period expanding telescope by Dollond of London in leather pouch, stamped 'Signalling no. 14576', 83 cm long extended ***
*** Postcards World War I Australian soldiers including 4th Anzac camel Regiment, Light Horse, etc, 29 cards in a tartan album ***
*** Officer's bicorn hat with feather plume. 27 cm high, 23 cm wide. ***
*** 1914 (May 7) autographed letter (2 sides) from Harry Pennell, on 'H.M.S. Duke of Edinburgh' letterhead (at Trieste) to 'Dear Silas' (Wright). 'We Are Doing a 4 Day Stint at Trieste Being Entertained Royally and Soberly By the Austrians, They Have Too Much… ***
*** World War I 9ct gold fob/medal with Field Gun, Shaking Hands & 'M.U.J.O.O.F.' on front, engraved on reverse 'H.W.Pierpoint, As a mark of esteem, For services rendered in the Great War 1914/19'. Weight 10.07 grams ***
*** Great White Fleet: Group of booklets pertaining to the U.S. Navy visits to Australia in 1908 & 1925. Noted 'Programme For Melbourne 29th Aug to 5th Sept 1908' & 'Australia Greets America, Souvenir Programme Visit of the American Fleet to Australian Waters… ***
*** 1909 (Sept.22) autographed letter on 'British Antarctic Expedition, 1910' letterhead from Edward Evans to Conrad Fry, regarding the preparation of provisions lists for the forthcoming Expedition and advising that he '..Will Let You Know Exact Quantities… ***
*** Saxony Pickelhaube, spiked German helmet ***
*** A Japanese sword with engraved ivory handle and scabbard, early 20th century, 108 cm long ***
*** Convict Tin used to transport and store leave passes and tickets of leave (8 x 5.5 cm), together with a London Emigration Committee sponsored facsimile broadside headed 'Female Emigration to Australia' inviting applications from females between the ages… ***
*** An iron mantrap, 19th century, 78 cm across, jaws open to 30 cm ***
*** A convict leather cup 19th century 9 cm high, 14 cm wide ***
*** Convict 'Plug 8' handcuffs with original key, 19th century ***
*** An Australian custom made hunting knife with stunningly forged Damascus steel blade, stamped 'Hagens', 20th century, 36 cm long ***
*** An Australian custom made hunting knife with stunningly forged Damascus steel blade, stamped 'Hagens', 20th century 36 cm long ***
*** An Australian custom made Bowie knife with cast horse head ornamentation, 20th century 33 cm long ***
*** An Australian custom made Bowie knife with horn handle, 20th century 37 cm long ***
*** Captured Japanese silk battle flag, World War II period, 65 x 95 cm ***
*** Gallipoli souvenir scarf 'A souvenir of the Great World War and the glorious part played by Australia and New Zealand' with flags and scene of the Gallipoli landing and the wreck of the Emden after her fight with the Sydney off the Cocos Islands. Housed… ***
*** RAAF pennant, military badges, and pins etc (100+ items) ***
*** Campaign Medal: South Africa Medal 1853-79, engraved to 3585 Pte. E. Winchester. A.H.C. with 1879 clasp. ***
*** English percussion cap pocket pistol with walnut stock and octagonal barrel, circa 1835, A¢‚¬€¹18.5 cm long ***
*** Pickelhaube, 22nd Regiment, field issue German helmet, World War 1 period, with accompanying timber hat stand, (2 items) ***
*** 1913-21 dated entries in a large format autograph book featuring a double-page spread signed by Australian soldiers, also identifying their battalions; several pages with delightful drawings; the P.L.C. Class of 1913; and a series of four illustrations… ***
*** Nine assorted sheathed hunting knives, including William Rodgers Bowie knife, finish Marttiini, Taylors eye witness, Bushmans friend by Southern and Richardson, and Remington, 19th and 20th century, Bowie knife 25.5 cm long ***
*** A pair of Indian Talwar swords in original leather scabbards, 91 cm long ***
*** 1914-20 British War Medals to Australians: 5161 Pte. J.J. Marmo 14 Bn. A.I.F.; 1376 Pte. K. Martin. 7/Bn. A.I.F.; 3178 Pte. A. Martin 23 Bn. A.I.F.; 3602 Pte. T.H. Mather. 22 Bn. A.I.F.; 2188 Pte. D.S. May. 5 Bn. A.I.F.; and, 5144 Pte. W.B. O'M ***
*** An English military sword with polished steel blade, gilt brass folding hilt with British Royal coat of arms cypher, housed in original steel scabbard, late 19th century, 99 cm long ***
*** A Japanese sword with brass engraved tsuba housed in a original bamboo scabbard, Meiji period, 104 cm long ***
*** World War I Australian issue Infantry Officer's sword in scabbard by Wilkinson, circa 1917, 99 cm long ***
*** Hiatt & Co. Convict 'Plug 8' handcuffs with original plug and fluted key, 19th century, 13 cm wide ***
*** Victorian Garrison Officer's mess waistcoat, circa 1890s ***
*** 15ct gold fob (5.7gms) made by William Drummond of Melbourne, engraved verso 'From Yarra Glen Dist. Citizens to Pve. L.B. Morris : Services France 1917'. ***
*** An Austro-Hungarian antique miniature pistol fob with working firing mechanism, 19th century, barrel marked 'Austria, 4 cm long ***
*** A vintage Scottish basket hilt sword and scabbard, bearing silver presentation plaque, early to mid 20th century, 98 cm long ***
*** War Department Technical Manual Tm 9-803, U.S. Army issue tyre pressure gauge, Australian Army truck badge (Royal Engineers), and an Australian Army pocketknife, (4 items) ***
*** Convicts: 30th Oct. 1833 Memorandum from the Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office in Sydney to The Police Magistrate, Campbell Town, noting the sentences passed upon the mentioned Convicts had been approved - William Ricketts, William Marsh Thomas… ***
*** A sailor's antique whalebone knife, 19th century 27 cm long ***