Another is a 1923 French art deco silver bronzed crescent moon with a yowling, gesticulating cat car mascot ‘Lune et Chat’ signed Et. (Etienne) Mercier (Lot 13 ).
Most of the car mascots are French but one – a 1930 silver-plated Australian kangaroo on a wooden base – leaves no doubts as to its origins.
The auction features several music boxes including a fine 19th century probably Swiss version with its original table stand (Lot 68 ).
Anglo-Indian furniture from a deceased Kooyong dentist who inherited the collection from his father is another notable auction inclusion.
Typical of the collection is a 1920s Anglo-Indian rosewood elephant dinner gong (Lot 53 ) and a rosewood carved chest on a stand (Lot 408 ).
Among the clocks on offer is a 19th century French Renaissance revival bronze clock garniture (Lot 74 ) while a collection of scent bottles should generate strong interest – including a sterling silver and ruby glass scent and vinaigrette version (Lot 186 ).
Georgian sterling silver vinaigrettes from the early 1800s is another strong attraction – an 1823 Birmingham watch type is notable along with an 1830 rectangular specimen from the same city.
Two ruby rings, one a 6.27-carat three-stone with diamonds and a catalogue estimate of $40,000-$55,000, are notable inclusions for the jewellery auction from 6pm Monday December 3.