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Decorative Arts, Militaria, and Furniture — McKenzies Auctioneers

Auction House:McKenzies AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:256
Sale Title:Decorative Arts, Militaria, and FurnitureLots with images:255
Auction Location:PerthPrices available:176
Date:26-Mar-2014
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A Victorian mahogany partners desk late 19th century, with tooled leather insert top the desk has three upper drawers, over twin pedestal bases, each pedestal containing three drawers. Height 77 cm. Width 151 cm. Depth 91 cm
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A Victorian burr walnut work table c.1880. The lift up lid interior is decorated with marquetry veneer work the interior compartments have pierced fret-work covers, with central lower needlework storage basket. Height 73 cm. Width 62 cm. Depth 41.5 cm
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A Victorian walnut upholstered double-end sofa c.1880. The sofa is decorated with carved sinuous top back rail, deep button work to back upholstery, and front cabriole style legs upon ceramic castors. Height 97 cm. Length 183 cm. Depth 84 cm
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A Victorian mahogany bobbin Legged work table late 19th century. The table has a lift up top with interior compartments, lower drawer and pullout needle work storage compartment. Height 75 cm. Width 54.5 cm. Depth 41.5 cm
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A William & Mary style chest on stand 18th century and later the chest is walnut with figured veneers, having three full size drawers and upper secretive drawer the base is a turned six leg stretcher type construction having three upper drawers. Height 144 cm. Width 100 cm. Depth 58 cm
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A pair of Regency period mahogany side chairs early 19th century the chairs are decorated with finely turned front legs, veneered back rails and upholstered drop in seats. Height 86 cm
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An Arts & Crafts style oak sideboard c.1900. The sideboard has a bevelled glass mirrored back with upper shelf supported by winged shaped style columns. The base has two drawers over lower two door cupboard on turned bun feet. Height 179 cm. Width 137.5 cm. Depth 52.5 cm
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An Art Nouveau style walnut sideboard c.1900. The sideboard has a bevelled glass mirrored back, flanked by two square tapering columns with two side shelves and single upper top shelf. The base has two drawers over a two door lower cupboard and decorated with carved panels, wrought style drop handles and strap-work hinges. Height 207 cm. Width 153 cm. Depth 55.5 cm
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A Georgian fruitwood wine table c.1800. the table has a one piece turned top with central turned column and three carved cabriole legs. Height 67 cm
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A Regency rosewood and brass inlay writing box c.1820. The box has a two-sided tooled leather writing slope, with interior stationery compartments and lower secret pullout drawer. Length 41 cm. Width 24 cm. Height 14.5 cm
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A Regency mahogany dressing table mirror c.1810. The mirror has two drawers with adjustable swivel back with reeded back supports, ebony inlay decoration upon turned bun feet note: with rare original glass mirror. Height 61.5 cm. Width 52 cm. Depth 21 cm. Note: ebony inlay was used in furniture more commonly from 1805 (the death of Admiral Horatio Nelson) black symbolizing the country's state of mourning for its greatest hero
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An English Windsor elm wood armchair 19th century. Height 99 cm
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A George III oak & elm occasional table c.1810. the table has a tilt-top action with turned pedestal column upon three cabriole legs. Height 73 cm. Diameter 63 cm
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A marquetry inlay side table c.1880's. The top is decorated with marquetry work depicting a Grecian style chariot scene with banded veneer work and inlay decoration as well as support column and upper leg shoulders. Height 75 cm. 80.5 x 56 cm (top)
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An Edwardian Sheraton Revival satinwood armchair c.1910, with rosewood inlay decoration. Height 79 cm
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A George III mahogany 'D' end dining table c.1800, the table comprises of two centre leaves and two 'D' end tables with turned tapering legs and brass castors. Height 74.5 cm. Length 280 cm. Width 122 cm. Note: These are known as banquet tables the two 'D' ends can be used as matching side tables when not in use
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A set of six rosewood balloon back dining chairs c.1860's, Continental the chairs are decorated with carved scrolling fretwork back rails, cabriole front legs and upholstered seats. Height 84 cm
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A pair Edwardian Sheraton style mahogany side chairs early 20th century. Height 93 cm
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A George III style mahogany twin pedestal extension dining table early 20th century with two leaves. Height 72 cm. Length 256.5 cm. Width 107 cm
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A mahogany two door bookcase c.1900, the bookcase has a two door glazed top over two drawer, two door lower cupboard with carved central door panels. Height 211 cm. Width 112 cm. Depth 49.5 cm
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A Victorian two leaf extension dining table c.1850's, the table has a winding mechanical type action which extends for one or two leaves the legs are bulbous and reeded style with porcelain castors. Height 74 cm. Width 115 cm. Length 235 cm
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A set of 8 spindle-back dining chairs c.1900, comprising of six side chairs and two carvers with cane seats. Heights 104 cm & 110 cm
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An antique childs feeding chair 19th century and later Likely Continental bearing date '1802'. Height 68.5 cm
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A Suffolk armchair c.1830, beech, birch and elm woods with carved rope-twist back rail. Height 89.5cn
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A rustic pine and packing case cupboard c.1920, unknown origin, probably served as a bedroom side-table. Height 83 cm. Width 59 cm. Depth 26 cm. Provenance: Ex Lord McAlpine collection. Illustrated in Memories: a Survey of early Australian furniture in the collection of the Lord McAlpine of West green, page 85
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Three West Australian jarrah farmhouse chairs c.1930's. These chairs were very likely made during the depression era using recycled farmhouse materials one chair has an interesting branding mark under the seat, 'Bridgetown West Australia' Provenance: Catchpole family Bridgetown. Heights 88 cm-91 cm
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A rare West Australian Colonial jarrah six seater dining table c.1880's, by Edwin F. Duffield, working Fremantle 1869-1891 the top is constructed of three joined jarrah boards with figurative grain, warm colour and good patina the base has turned and tapered legs, typical of the mid to late Victorian period with rare ink makers label: 'Edwin F. Duffield Cabinet Maker Market Street Fremantle' note: Only a few signed examples known to exist Edwin Duffield label depicted on page 211, plate 248.1 Memories: a…
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A West Australian Colonial jarrah settle c.1870-1880, maker unknown the settle is the bolted type, which dismantles for transportation, known as a 'Miners Couch' providing both a practical bed and also a parlour settee the arms are constructed of three turned spindles, with an upper scrolling arm rest and lower sabre style leg, the back is a single jarrah board with carved central shell, leaves and scrolling motifs. Height 93 cm. Length 206 cm. Depth 64.5 cm
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An Colonial cedar chaise lounge c.1890's. The lounge has an upholstered seat and back rest, with carved scrolling arm support upon turned bun feet with castors. Height 93 cm. Length 190 cm. Depth 59 cm
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A late Georgian mahogany and brass bound campaign writing slope c.1820, with tooled leather locking insert, lockable lower side drawer, hidden secretive drawers, compartments for stationery, writing accessories and ink bottles. Height 22 cm. Width 53 cm. Depth 29 cm
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A Victorian jewellery accoutrements box c.1880's, rosewood with mother-of-pearl inlay the box has a silk, fabric inner lining, with lift-out multi compartment storage tray. Height 12.5 cm. Length 28 cm. Width 19.5 cm
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A Continental Oregon pine refectory style, farmhouse table 18th century. the table is pegged construction with a stretcher base, single central drawer with turned knob handles. Height 74 cm. Length 228 cm. Width 84 cm
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A French provincial cherrywood serving table early 19th century. The table is of pegged construction with three storage drawers and brass drop handles with side serving pull-out shelf. Height 76 cm. Length 183 cm. Width 68 cm
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A pair French oak and marble top bedside cabinets early 20th century. The cabinets have an upper drawer with lower single door cupboard and carved cabriole legs. Height 88 cm. Top 40 x 40 cm
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A French gilt wood over mantle mirror late 19th century/ early 20th century the top of the mirror is decorated with shell and rococo style embellishment. Height 168 cm. Width 108 cm
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A Chinese carved hardwood armchair, the chair decorated with intricately carved mythical dragons and oriental motifs. Height 92 cm
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A Victorian style rocking horse with plaque, 'Special Millennium Limited Edition to Mark Year 2008 Serial No. 45 / 50'. Height 123 cm. Base: 154 cm x 50 cm
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A Regency casuarina wood tea caddy early 19th century. the caddy is made using imported casuarina (Australian she-oak) in the Georgian style with two interior hinged lidded canisters, lion head mask drop handles on turned bun feet. Height 16.5 cm. Length 30.5 cm. Width 15.5 cm
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Regency mahogany library steps early 19th century, the library steps have leathered tops with hinged lid, the middle step has a sliding drawer with a hinged lid on turned legged base. Height 68 cm. Length 72 cm. Width 43.5 cm
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A framed Queen Victoria leadlight glass panel c.1897. Depicting a portrait medallion of Queen Victoria (probably commissioned for her diamond Jubilee 1837-1897 ) with Art Nouveau style tulip decoration 52 x 65 cm (frame). Provenance: The panel is thought to be from an old demolished building Fremantle
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An Arts & Crafts wrought iron, cranberry and vaseline glass hall light c.1910. Attributed to Francesco Vanzetti, working Perth early 20th century the light has a wrought iron hammered metal mount with a conical shape cranberry and vaseline glass shade. Height 34 cm. Provenance: An old colonial homestead Geraldton
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Flora Annie Margaret Landells (1888-1981). i) A Studio Pottery drip-glaze vase signed 'Landells'. Height 7.5 cm. Ii) W.A. Wildflowers 'Kangaroo Paw' plate signed 'F Landells' and titled verso. Diameter 21.5 cm. Iii) W.A. Wildflowers 'Orchids' plate signed 'F Landells' and titled verso. Diameter 23 cm
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i) A Wembley Ware Leschenaultia coffee pot decorated by D. J. Agnew, signed and titled base. Height 19 cm. Ii) four West Australian Wildflowers coffee Duos Leschenaultia, Geraldton wax, brown Scented Boronia and spider Orchid three decorated by Alva, signed and titled base one decorated by D. J. Agnew, signed and titled base cup. Height 6 cm
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A West Australian Studio Pottery Forbes Perth part tea set c.1940's. The tea set is decorated with drip glaze colours and inscribed base 'Forbes Perth' teapot. Height 9.5 cm. Note: There is a documented record of an olive Forbes who exhibited pottery at the 'First Exhibition of Pottery and Porcelain'. The Myer gallery, November 1945, exhibiting alongside other Australian potters; flora Landells; Joliff; Marguerite Mahood; H. Hughan
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Law books: the Statutes of Western Australia 1832-1895 three volumes with original bindings inscribed 'Edited By John Charles Horsey James, of the Inner Temple, Barrister-At-Law, Commissioner of Land Titles For Western Australia' by Authority, 'Printed By Spottiswoode & Co., New- Street Square London 1896' with ink stamp: 'Hare & Jodrell, Solicitors, 81 Barrack-St., Perth, W.A.' with amendments and annotations. Note: John C. H. James arrived in Western Australia 1875, with the task of expanding and…
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A Shaw Brothers Perth, topographical panoramic detailed View of Esperance WA late 19th century. Set of four joined silver gelatine prints showing a detailed Town view of Esperance WA signed L/L 'Shaw Bros Photographers' 14.8 x 79 cm (image size) 22 x 85 cm (frame)
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A rare Western Australian engraved presentation Drinking glass c.1900-1912, with engraved inscription: 'R. H. Jenkins, Presented By Angus Milne, Corktree Hotel' with engraved decoration circling glass depicting cattle and stockman on horseback verso. Angus Milne is recorded as the proprietor of the corktree Hotel, which is located 33kms from the Town of Laverton. There is also an incident recorded where Angus Milne was shot and wounded by armed natives December 1910. R.H. Jenkins is recorded as a station…
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A brass Push-up candlestick with interesting NSW Provenance: early 19th century with interesting old paper label to base inscribed: '18 Candle Stick 'Watch House' 1836 Port McQuire (sic) NSW.'. Height 19.2 cm
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A McHugh pottery vase 1934, decorated with drip-glaze colours signed, 'McHugh Tasmania 1934'. Height 17.8 cm. Diameter 23 cm
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A West Australian Wembley Ware koala mid 20th century impressed 'Wembley Ware' stamp to base. Height 27 cm
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A McHugh pottery two handled vase 1934, decorated with drip-glaze colours signed, 'McHugh Tasmania 1934'. Height 21.5 cm. Diameter 18 cm
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A Newtone pottery NSW kookaburra trough vase c.1940, by Daisy Merton (1889-1972) stamped, 'Newtone Pottery Sydney, Hand Painted'. Length 15.5 cm
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A rare set of six Linton sterling silver gilt cocktail sticks, each with a figural finial marked 'St Sil. Gumnut' stamp. Length 11 cm
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A sterling silver Linton Arts & Crafts style jam spoon with hammered bowl and gumnut finial stamped 'St Sil.' with gumnut mark. Length 13.7 cm
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A set of six Australian sterling silver opal coffee spoons by 'Prouds' Jewellers established Sydney 1903 stamped 'Stg. & Prouds'. Length 9.3 cm
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A West Australian kangaroo paw sterling silver sugar bowl and spoon Designer unknown stamped 'Stg. Silver' with makers monogram. Height 12.5 cm
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A sterling silver Linton Arts & Crafts style jam spoon with hammered bowl and gumnut finial stamped 'Jal St..' (marks slightly worn). Length 13.4 cm
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Six sterling silver Linton Arts & Crafts style Wildflower spoons with hammered bowls and wildflower finials stamped 'Jal St. Sil.' with gumnut mark. Length 11 cm
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Four sterling silver Linton Arts & Crafts style bread knives stainless steel blades with hammered Arts & Crafts motifs to handles stamped 'Jal St Silver' with gumnut mark. Length 22.5 cm
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A rare West Australian pond yacht late 19th century, maker unknown built in the suburb of Bayswater between 1897 and 1900, with assistance from a shipwright working in Fremantle. the yacht is cedar and oak planked ribbed construction two masted un-rigged with original fittings and a lead keel This type of model yacht is a replica of the first supply boats used for early settlements, on the upper reaches of the swan and Canning Rivers Perth, until the Fremantle harbour was completed in 1903. Length 120 cm…
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A collection of 15 May Gibbs postcards various subjects including Gumnut babies three framed and twelve loose cards 9 x 14 cm (frames 16 x 21 cm) with ephemera: two May Gibbs exhibition catalogues Provenance: Josef Lebovic gallery 1982
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Three Aboriginal Message boards mid 20th century, Central Australia the boards are decorated both sides, with incised circles and geometric designs. Lengths 34 cm. 41 cm & 41.5 cm
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A van Diemen's Land convict Pardon 1836 William Hayter arrived at Hobart 1831 by the ship Eliza His offence was rioting with a seven year sentence and was pardoned 3rd February 1836 with two framed typed documents 30 x 32 cm
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World War I pair and World War II Defence group x 3 medals W.A. to AG Tiddy of Dowerin. Australian Light Horse 1st machine gun Squadron very low no.-84. World War II Defence medal with his 'Dog Tags'
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World War I group x 3 medals (1914-15 star) to Anzac 1st day Lander. Gallipoli Landing 25 March 1915 among last off, evac. 13 November 2015. Served no's 1 & 3 casualty clearing station. Major R.A. Lowry AMC, AIF. to France 13 November 1917 with 9th field ambulance. Served Boer war as Q.M. Also field ambulance. Also entitled to Q.S.A. with 2 clasps and Colonial Aux L.S. Medal. C/W copys SE archives files
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World War II group 5 Awarded M.I.D. Prominent W.A. Geraldton Family Lieut. John Price 16th Inf. BN. MID awards for S.W. Parea. C/W his 6 rank Pips, 2 x 2 AIF collar badges 3 'Aust' titles, officers oxy SD belt buckle, 11 buttons and his ribbon colour bar with bronze M.I.D
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A British 'Brown Bess' flintlock Musket by Tower 'Napoleon's Bane' Napoleonic wars also issued to Australian Colonial Garrisons and Penal Guards. Brass ram rod pipe, trigger guard and butt plate. Carved wooden cartouche, broad arrow/'2675'. 'Some Pitting.78 Cal. Good Profile. Working Order, Good Strong Action C/W Ram Rod, Bayonet and Flint. No Licence-Required WA Or Victoria
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A rifle pistol Gunsmith's period Conversion of.45 c.1840 Percussion pistol screw barrel extent to approx 45 cm and screw in spin frame iron shoulder stock. Good profile and condition, full working order, good strong action. No Licence-required WA or Vic
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A rare Lancaster 2 band Percussion rifle with side mount bayonet military Colonial issue, stampings to stock for Victorian Vol. Rifles. Complete, with scarce Lancaster bayonet ram rod and original percussion nipple cover and chain (minor RPR to chain). Lock plate stamped 'Charles Lancaster London'. Fixed front sight and folding rear sight. Various makers stamps to left side of barrel. Bayonet cross guard stamped 'B274' and '23'. Even all over patina, good profile, full working order, good strong action. No…
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World War I Turkish POW's beaded Snare This is the less common 3 colour bead combination and unusually long approximately 1 metre. 'Turkish Prisoner' in black beads worked into belly. Some damage to underside approximately 1.5 cm back from head. These produced for sale to guards so that prisoner 'Extras' could be purchased
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World War II Allied POWs of Germany I.D. Tags x 2. i) officers zinc rectangular for 'Qflag Xiii Dnr6448'. This camp located Nurnberg Bavaria opened 1942 closed 1945. Ii) Stallag VII C, probably Australian POW. This camp located Poland opened September 1939, after fall SF Tobruk was used to house mainly Australian and South African prisoners
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World War II Changi and Sime road POW Camp 1941-45. Archive collection of paintings, ephemera etc. From women's civil section. Includes paintings by then 15 year old Joan Hanson subsequent resident Western Australia and letter of provenance signed by the same Joan Louise Harley (nee Hanson). Embroidered, autographed (approx 50 sigs) table cloth (sister cloth now in British war Museum), watercolours and original pencil on paper of views within camp, books by ex internees etc
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A.44 calibre Percussion pistol c.1840 saw handle grip target/duelling octagonal barrel, fixed front and rear sights, matted barrel patina replacement ram rod, good profile, working order, good strong action. No licence-Required WA or Vic
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A Flintlock Sibthorp cannon barrel pistol with proof stamps to barrel lockplate marked P. Sibthorp, scroll to hammer, 'Button/Ball' trigger. Walnut ½ stock,.44 cal circ 1850. Good profile, working, good action c/w flint. No licence-Required WA or Vic
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An English Sawback Percussion Duelling.52 calibre pistol c.1840 London made with marks. Percussion cap holder inserted to butt, etched lock plate, hammer, barrel and tang. Sliding safety on lock plate. Marked 'Richardson' with wood & brass ramrod no licence-required WA & Vic
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European Percussion pocket.42 calibre pistol octagonal screw barrel. Bag shaped grip, centre hammer, good profile, working order, good action no licence-required WA & Vic
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An English Percussion round body centre Hammer.48 calibre pocket pistol by Beckwith London, frame etched, decorative inch muzzle and concealed trigger and sliding safety (forerunner of the Derringer) checked bag shape grip with vacant oval silver escutcheon. Good profile and working order. No licence-required WA & Vic
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A double barrel snap bayonet Flintlock pistol double barrel but over and under, snap bayonet but side mounted with release housing above trigger, independent powder chambers operated by side, mounted swing ring. Decorated with silver wire inlay, floral cartouche to base of handle. Engraved frame and trigger guard. Very good profile, full working order good strong action.45 calibre circ 1820. Serial #175. Note: Weapon of 'Mass Destruction' of its time incorporating all the contemporary advances. No licence…
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A KGIII sea service flintlock 24 bore 1796 pattern by Tower Museum, grade condition. 1st issue to customs/coast guard and re issued Napoleonic Wars 1805 to Navy. Complete with ram rod and belt clip. Markings-back tang 'Crown Over 2', barrel brit proof marks, view marks and Crown over 12', flat lock marked 'Crown Over GR' and 'Tower', stock marked 'Broad Arrow UC', 'Broad Arrow 1805' and ordinance marks '8', brass butt cap marked '8 G Q D I'. Overall length 19 1/4 '. Very Good Profile, Full Working Order,…
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A Flintlock English brass frame pocket pistol with snap bayonet and screw barrel. English proofs to underside of barrel. Snap bayonet operated by trigger guard. Line engraving on hammer, fizzen and trigger guard, c/w flint. Good profile, working order, good strong action.45 calibre circ 1790. No licence-required WA & Vic
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A cased Percussion centre fire muff pistol octagonal barrel, engraved frame and barrel tang. One piece wooden grip. Comes complete with lead balls, miniature pistol powder flask and vintage boomerang percussion cap box. Circ 1840. Working order. No licence required WA or Vic
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A cased matched PR all-metal English Flintlock.40 calibre Pistols c.1770, cannon barrels, light engravings on frame sides, trigger guards and double line on grip area SF frame. Case includes, flints, brass and copper embossed pistol powder flask, brush and touch hole cleaner, bullet mould, oil bottle, combination tool and lead balls. Good profiles, working order with good actions. No licence required WA or Vic
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British 1840 pattern brass Hilted Infantry Hanger 22 ½ 'Blade D Shaped Guard with Ribbed Grip, Samplings to Pomell' D over 202 LB'
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British Pioneers saw-back short sword 575 mm straight single edge blade, double edge last 165 mm with saw back remaining length, in as Unissued condition, with stamping-'Wilkinson Sword, WD Broad Arrow 96ER' and '12'96' inspectors marks. Brass 2 pce grip. C/W original black leather scabbard with brass clip and locket with frog stud. Very good condition
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Late World War II as issued, matched pair. 1st pattern Luftwaffe officers dagger and sword with hanger and 'Goerring'type Sword with 'Sun Burst' swastika pommel. Dagger maker stamped Carl Eickhorn and slip 'Ges Gesch' and 'OLC'. The 1934 pattern sword 'Late Issue, Aluminium and Steel Construction)' is maker stamped SMF, Solingen (Solingen Metal Warren Fabrik-Stucker & Company). Below seated king with upraised sword, hanger is adrift and would need re-sticking otherwise free
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U.S. 1800 pattern as Used GB/US war of 1812. Cavalry sabre Ricasso stamped 'Plover L.S. N. Starr U.S.O'. Small v to iron stirrup. 33 ½ inch curved blade. Clean with small area salt and pepper pitting and field nick to blade edge approximately 10 inch from clipped point. C/W correct. Iron scabbard with grey finish and fine pitting, p-shape guard
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U.S. Civil war Sabre 1860 pattern sword 32' curved blade with single fullers. Light staining to blade, Ricasso stamped 'U.S. Ahc 1863'. Several field nicks to length of blade. Bass D shaped guard and pommel. Brown leather grip bound with steel wire. C/W black steel painted scabbard with a couple of dings
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A British 'Mameluke' pattern sword etched both sides of blade with florals, British coat of arms and swirls. Makers etch. Wilkinson sword cutters to Queen Elizabeth, ivorine handle. This ceremonial for Brigadier Rang and above blade and scabbard in excellent condition
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A British Navy 1858 pattern Cutlass bayonet British Navy 1858 patter for marine1858 Enfield.577 calibre percussion rifle. Comes with original leather scabbard. Leather bound handle with full working locking catch o/approx 85 cm
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An Imperial German hunting Association Hanger single etched blade approximately 12 inch with hunting scenes, boards, hounds and hunter obverse side has crouching hunter, deer and stag. Brass 'D' guard, gilt stag shell type hilt, deer hoof cross pce, white celluloid grips with acorn decoration c/w brass mounted original leather scabbard
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A short Cutlass Imperial German Forester blade 10 inches single edge. Etched both sides with scenes of hunters, deer's and hounds. Ricasso maker marked hubectus Solingen. Gilt finish brass 'D' guard. Game bird clam shell hilt with deer hoof quillon. White celluloid grip with gilt accord decorations. C/W original gilt finished leather and etched brass stag, drag end
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3 x World War I-World War II German Bayonets German World War II K98 maker stamped blue blade c/w scabbard and leather frog, V23 Mauser bayonet with inverse mounted blade c/w steel scabbard, German circ World War I Mauser high barrel ring, pitting to blade N/S
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U.S. Civil war period Socket Trower bayonet 3 ½ inch socket with 90% original blueing N/S
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A British army Gurkha Kukri north West Frontier Socket bayonet broad arrow stamping to both sides of blade. Double fullers to either side
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A Nepalese Gurkha Kukri 12 inch blade with small chip to point. Pin chiselled foliage to ½ of right hand side of blade under fuller. Traditional hilt with lion head pommel with horn and ivory grip. White pressed metal fittings in traditional pattern, to scabbard 1 companion knife only. Note: Ex officers Mess Singapore
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A Japanese early curved blade Tanto mounted with brass embossed Tuba and housed in ornate handle and scabbard with copper detail. Approximately 1-1 ½ split to seam on underside of scabbard. Presents as gift to wife or Son of high ranking Samurai warrior or war Lord
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A World War I German trench fitting knife in repainted black steel scabbard with leather belt loop. Full stamping to Ricasso, 'Gottlieb Hammers Gahr Solingen Fosh' with Imperial stamp to obverse
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A World War II O.S.S dagger 2nd pattern Fairburn Sykes unique issue to Australian special Forces. Housed in 'Pancake-Flipper' scabbard with Australian D broad arrow D stampings. Blackened brass grip with full checkering, ovoid blackened iron cross guard, blackened blade with usual missing last 3-5 mm of point
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A Bowie knife silver Hilted spear point 4 ¼ blade double edged, small areas of light and dark staining Ricasso marked 'Best English Cutlery : Nickel Silver Oval Cross Guard, Shell Pattern Cutlery Hilt. C/W Nickel Silver Mounted Tooled Leather Scabbard C.1870
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A Hewer World War II German red cross, c/w leather scabbard and frog some chipping to black painted scabbard. 10 ½ inch single edge plated blade with no staining and saw back. Urn shaped pommel, cross piece with red cross emblem, eagle and swastika
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