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Auction House:Vickers & Hoad AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:967
Sale Title:Special Two Day Auction, Day 1, Directors SelectionLots with images:967
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:623
Date:25-Mar-2017
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Mahony, Frank Prout (1862 - 1916) An important framed watercolour & pastel of a mounted trooper of an Australian Militia unit circa 1900, from the artists estate & authenticated with studio stamp at lower right, the upper body of the trooper is unfinished, exhibited at 'Frank P. Mahony Colonial Artist (162-1916) in 1984. Approx 73 cm x 62 cm
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A superb antique presentation sword of the Scottish rifle by Thurkle of London, based on the pattern 1826 rifle officer's sword with post 1895 pattern blade, but of a far higher standard. Beautifully embossed plated steel guard with Queen Victoria crown, silver wire bound ivory grip. The blade finely etched with Queen Victoria cypher, 'Scottish Rifles' and presentation 'Presented to Colonel A.H. Courtenay Commandant 3rd and 4th Battalion Scottish Rifles by his brother officers on the wedding and 28 years…
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Scarce late 18th / early 19th century sword with scabbard. Embossed brass mounted ivory grip, curved fullered blade, brass scabbard engraved '18th regiment'
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A fine group of Australian military buttons, officer's whistles, letters, numbers, titles, shoulder straps, 'Malaya' medal bars. Approximately 125 items.
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Choice and rare Australian military officer's mess dress uniform consisting of;i) jacket by Kitchener & Co. of Sydney dated 1932, complete with enamelled collar badges of Australian Instructional Corps, rank insignia (Colonel), ii) trousers.
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