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The Collection of Dr. & Mrs William Galanos — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:269
Sale Title:The Collection of Dr. & Mrs William GalanosLots with images:269
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:145
Date:20-Sep-2017
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An Egyptian alabaster vase, Dynastic period, 2900-2,350 BC, 18 cm high
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An Egyptian alabaster ovoid bowl, Middle Kingdom, 2040/1,640 BC, 13 cm high, 16 cm diameter
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An Egyptian alabaster cosmetic palette, New Kingdom, 16th/11th century BC, 12 cm long, PROVERNANCE Mossgreen, 22-23 November 2009, lot 252
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An Egyptian bronze hand mirror, with circular plate and turned handle, New Kingdom, 16th/10th century BC, 29 cm high, perplex display case
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A Chinese circular bronze mirror cast with leopards and birds on a floral ground, Han dynasty (206BC-220AD), 19.5 cm high
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An Egyptian scene of four wooden figures, Middle Kingdom, 21st/20th century BC, ?perplex display case
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A South Arabian alabaster tripod incense burner, 1st century BC/1st century AD, 6.5 cm high, 9.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Collection of Colonel HF Jacob, Charles Ede, London
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A Sumerian foundation cone, circa 2000 BC
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A Sumerian foundation cone, circa 2000 BC
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A pair of rectangular Roman geometric mosaic floor panels, 4th/5th century, 122 x 125 cm
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A shaped triangular Roman geometric mosaic floor panel, 4th/5th century, 169 x 175 cm
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A rectangular Roman geometric mosaic floor panel, 4th/5th century, 168 x 90 cm
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A Chinese pottery figure of a horse, Tang dynasty, standing four square, wearing saddle and bridle, traces of pigmentation, 49 cm high, 46 cm long
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A Chinese pottery figure of a horse, Tang dynasty, standing four square, wearing saddle and cloth, traces of pigmentation, ?40 cm high, 42 cm long
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A Chinese pottery figure of a prancing horse, Northern Wei Dynasty, circa 386/534, with right front foot raised, wearing saddle and bridle, traces of pigmentation, 57 cm high, 51 cm long
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A Chinese pottery figure of a whinnying horse, Tang dynasty, standing four square, wearing textured saddle, traces of pigmentation, 59 cm high, 56 cm long
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A Chinese pottery figure of a warrior on horseback, Tang dynasty, standing four square, traces of pigmentation, 44 cm high, 36 cm long
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A Chinese pottery figure of a warrior on horseback, Tang dynasty, standing four square, traces of pigmentation, 44 cm high, 36 cm long
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A Chinese pottery figure of a Bactrian camel, Tang dynasty, standing four square, traces of pigmentation, 42 cm high, 28 cm long
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A Chinese pottery figure of a horse and rider, Tang dynasty, standing four square, traces of pigmentation, ?32 cm high, 27 cm long
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A Khmer zoomorphic ovoid jar, with bird head finial and traces of concentric decoration, 15th/16th century, 10 cm high, 12 cm diameter
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A Chinese pottery figure of Quanyin, Tang dynasty, standing, dressed in flowing costume, jewellery and beads, traces of pigmentation, 45 cm high
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A Chinese pottery figure of a warrior, standing with folded arms, dressed in flowing costume, traces of pigmentation, 65 cm high, University of Wollongong Thermo luminescence Laboratory test No: W4543, dated 5 January 2012 stating the figure is 2090 BC
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A Chinese pottery figure of a warrior, standing with folded arms, dressed in flowing costume, traces of pigmentation, 64 cm high, University of Wollongong Thermo luminescence Laboratory test No: W4344, dated 5 January 2012 stating the figure is 1600 BC
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A Chinese pottery figure of a warrior, Tang dynasty, standing, dressed in costume, traces of pigmentation, 65 cm high
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A Chinese bronze bottle 'garlic' vase, Han dynasty, 40 cm high
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A Chinese alabaster figure of a seated Buddha, Qing dynasty, raised on a double lotus stand, tinted robe, hair and features, 50 cm high
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A Chinese alabaster praying figure of a monk, Qing dynasty, with tinted robe, hair and features, 49 cm high
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A Chinese pottery figure of a dancer, kneeling with raised arms, dressed in flowing pleated costume, traces of pigmentation, ?45 cm high, University of Wollongong Thermo luminescence Laboratory test No: W4541, dated 23 December 2011 stating the figure is 1610 BC
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A Chinese pottery figure of an archer, Tang dynasty, standing with raised arms, dressed in flowing costume, traces of pigmentation, ?35 cm high
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A Chinese pottery stick figure of a naked Yangling man, Tang dynasty, ?65 cm high
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A Chinese grey pottery vase with bands of inscribed rope decoration, Warring States, 481/211 BC, 30 cm high
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A Chinese grey pottery vase with bands of floral decoration, traces of pigmentation, 29 cm high, University of Wollongong Thermo luminescence Laboratory test No: W3777, dated 16 April 2005 stating the vase is 1600 BC
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Three Chinese pottery stick figures of a naked Yangling men, Tang dynasty, ?59 cm high
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A Chinese grey-ware pottery vessel with impressed net design, Han dynasty 206BC- 220AD, 13 cm high, 16 cm diameter. Provenance: Mossgreen 19 November 2013, lot 138
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A Chinese matched garniture of three blue and white baluster jars and covers, 20th century, 30 & 38 cm high
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A Japanese bronze ovoid vase inscribed with a sage, Meiji period, late 19th century, signed, 21 cm high
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A Chinese boxed mahjong set, 20th century
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Two Chinese compasses and box, gilt and red decoration, 20th century
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A Victorian sterling silver pair of bird claw tong scissors by Thomas White, Birmingham 1872, 16 cm long
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A Victorian sterling silver pair of grape scissors by Thomas White, Birmingham 1872, 17 cm long
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An Edward VII sterling silver golf designed desk clock by Deakin & Francis Ltd, Birmingham, 1913, 11 cm high
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Three sterling silver vinaigrettes one oblong by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1833, another oblong by Tongue & Walker, Birmingham 1822 and one oval, Birmingham 1814 (missing grille)
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Two sterling silver engraved vesta cases one cushion shaped, Birmingham 1880 and another Birmingham 1913
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A large silver mounted pipe carved with a scene of Crusaders, stamped 'PEST', 19th century
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A Dutch silver mounted carved meerschaum pipe, Amsterdam, mid 19th century, carved with soldiers and a maiden
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An Austrian silver and milk glass standing mustard pot, 19th century, 14 cm high
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A collection of three silver items, comprising a Russian silver and glass dinner bell, an embossed goblet and Edward VII circular bowl, Birmingham 1915, 11 cm diameter
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A George III sterling silver cream jug with later embossed and chased floral decoration by Samuel & Edward Davenport, London, 1802, 11 cm high
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An Australian silver and gilt surprise egg by Terry County, Melbourne, 7 cm high
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A collection of cutlery serving items comprising a German silver rose spoon, a fluted sterling silver tea caddy spoon, Sheffield 1914, three silver plate sugar shifters, a plated caddy spoon and a pair of plated knife rests
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A George IV sterling silver oblong threaded snuff box by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1827, 7 x 4 x 1.5 cm
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A Russian silver filigree oblong miniature casket by Pavel Ovchinnikov, Moscow 1892, Assay master's mark of Lev Oleks, 5.5 cm high, 7 x 6 cm
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A Victorian sterling silver mounted carved wooden pipe by Benjamin Barling, London 1850
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Three sterling silver spoons comprising two Coronation spoons, London 1902 & 1936 and a fancy Fiddle pattern dessert spoon, London 1860
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A collection of seven sterling silver desk items comprising a blotter, Birmingham 1995, a match box holder, London 1898, a card holder, Birmingham 1899, a trumpet vase, Birmingham 1910, a pen knife, Sheffield 1903, a thistle book mark, Birmingham 1908 and an envelope stamp holder, Birmingham 1911
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Three Egyptian silver floral embossed dinner bells, the largest 10 cm high
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A collection of sterling silver condiments comprising an Art Nouveau cream jug and sugar bowl, Birmingham 1904, a pair of peppers, London 1903, two mustard pots, three salts and a German silver salt
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A collection of three boxes comprising a sterling silver topped glass box, London 1856, a snuff box by Taylor & Perry, Birmingham 1898 and a Japanese brass musical compact, the largest 9 x 6 x 3.5 cm
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Three European silver boxes comprising two rectangular Dutch boxes, one 1854 and a German box embossed with a girl playing a tambourine, circa 1900, 5 cm square & 8.5 x 4 cm
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Three sterling silver engraved vesta cases, Birmingham 1888 & 1903 and Chester 1898
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Three silver engraved vesta cases, Birmingham 1897 & 1900 and a German silver case
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A George IV silver mounted meerschasum pipe by Edward Waltham, London, 1819, 52 cm
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A silver mounted meershaum pipe, Austro-Hungarian, 19th century, carved with hunting medallions, 53 cm long
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A silver mounted meerschaum pipe, Austro-Hungarian, 19th century, embossed with trophies of war, 52 cm long
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A George III carved giltwood over mantel mirror, late 18th century, the rectangular shaped plate surmounted by a vase of flowers supporting laurels flanked by further vases, 90 x 116 cm
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A small marble topped walnut commode, French, 19th century, 88 cm high, 44 cm wide, 36 cm deep
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A painted composite bust of a Victorious Athlete, after the antique, 20th century, 40 cm high
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A composite bust of Kore, 20th century, 36 cm high
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A composite bust of a Greek woman, 20th century, 24 cm high
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A marble mounted gilt metal ewer, after the antique, 19th century, 13 cm across the handles
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A Regence marble topped walnut commode, 18th century, 98 cm wide, 120 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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A small George III mahogany drum table, circa 1800, 72 cm high, 61 cm diameter
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A Beidermeier walnut display case, early 19th century, 225 cm high, 106 cm wide, 46 cm deep
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A collection of three ivory mounted thermometers and a column, 19th century, the largest 20 cm high
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A collection of seven various ivory boxes, including a scent bottle and a barrel, 19th century, the largest 11 cm high
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A Victorian burr elm specimen box, with hinged cover opening to reveal fitted interior above a drawer, 13 cm high, 25 cm wide, 17 cm deep
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A George III mahogany rectangular fold over breakfast table, raised on fluted legs, circa 1790, 72 cm high, 85 cm wide, 41 cm deep
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An African tribal wooden mask, 44 cm high
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A collection of six various walking sticks, including a bone dog head handle, one with concealed flask
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An Indonesian brass and snakeskin carved kris, 48 cm long
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A George III oblong mahogany tea caddy, with two cannisters and glass bowl, circa 1800, 17 cm high, 30 cm wide, 15 cm deep
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A George III oblong burr elm tea caddy, with two cannisters and glass bowl, circa 1800, 15 cm high, 31 cm wide, 15 cm deep
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A large George III mahogany and satinwood shell inlaid cutlery box, with sloping hinged cover, converted to stationary box, 39 cm high, 32 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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A multi-coloured marble half-round bangle, 2 cm wide
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A George III mahogany cheese wheel, circa 1800, 42 cm wide
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A Regency rosewood rectangular library table, circa 1820, with tooled leather lift up ratchet top, 75 cm high, 79 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A Georgian mahogany armchair, late 18th century, upholstered in needlework tapestry
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A Regency brass mounted coromandel four decanter tantalus box, with recessed carried handles, 27 cm high, 24 cm square. Provenance: Mossgreen November 2010, Lot 1916
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A Victorian rosewood writing box, circa 1860, the rectangular hinged top inlaid with mother of pearl, openning to reveal fitted interior and inkwells, 12 cm high, 28 cm wide, 20 cm deep
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A Louis XVI style mahogany escritoire, late 19th century, with fall front opening to reveal fitted interior and leather writing surface, above three drawers, 145 cm high, 77 cm wide, 41 cm deep
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An African tribal wooden mask with inlaid teeth, 26 cm high
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A collection of silver collector presentation boxed sets of silver coins, including six Perth Mint 1oz $1, three Australian Mint Wedding coin sets, four Perth Mint 1/2oz 50cents, Australia Lunar three coin set, AFL gold plated $5, two 2004 Eureka $1, Mawson Station, Korean War and four Lord of the Rings sets
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A king-size mahogany sleigh style bed, 20th century, with curved bedhead and foot, 100 cm high (top rail), 234 cm long, 190 cm wide
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A carved rectangular gilt wood mirror, French, 19th century, 104 cm high, 94 cm wide
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A mahogany bedside cabinet, 20th century, 76 cm high, 41 cm wide, 34 cm deep
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A Victorian mahogany oblong box, circa 1880, the hinged lid opening to reveal fitted interior, 12 cm high, 22 cm wide, 15 cm deep
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A French Empire marble mounted gilt metal and bronzed urn shaped table lamp, 19th century, 47 cm high
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A pair of framed prints of Raffles Hotel, Singapore, and five other framed prints
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A Pre-Columbian terracotta design straight sided vase, 17 cm high
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