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Australian, Maritime & Exploration featuring the Bob Munro Collection — Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers

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Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:312
Sale Title:Australian, Maritime & Exploration featuring the Bob Munro CollectionLots with images:300
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:227
Date:8-Nov-2020
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A Regency rosewood drop dial clock, 19th century, 60 cm high
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An Australian cedar pedestal desk, 76 cm high, 130 cm wide, 90 cm deep
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A ceramic Port barrel with brass tap, 19th century, 29 cm high
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Two large copper and brass bound ewers,19th century, the larger ewer 70 cm high
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An collection of nine miniatures, including a portrait of the Duke of Wellington, the largest 12 cm high
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A Minton blue and white seaweed pattern part tea set, comprising six coffee cans and four saucers, one teacup, three plates and two small platters, the largest piece 20.5 cm diameter
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A collection of four etchings, Lionel Lindsay, Latrobe Street Courtyard, 17 x 12.5 cm, John Shirlow, Melbourne, 22 x 14.5 cm, Austin Platt, The Wilson Hall, 20 x 26 cm (each), each signed and editioned on margin
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A collection of ten engravings, lithographs, various maps and Cook's Voyage plates, the largest 68 x 57 cm
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A pair of Louis XV style bleu celeste ground ormolu mounted porcelain ewers, 19th century, each decorated with a jewelled cartouche of frolicking couples, 30 cm high
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A William IV mahogany pedestal sideboard, with bow front drawers and gadroon decoration to each pedestal, 120 cm high, 194 cm wide, 70 cm deep
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A Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted white marble mantel clock, by Planchon of Paris, early 19th century, finely applied and decorated throughout with classical motifs, vases and swags, surmounted by an eagle with wings spread, the painted enamel dial inscribed 'Planchon a Paris', 51.5 cm high
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A Louis XVI gilt bronze mounted marble clock garniture by J. Camet, Paris, the clock 43 cm high
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A pair of Louis XV style beech armchairs, upholstered in pale green velvet
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A Victorian carved mahogany pedestal, 119 cm high
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An Australian fiddleback blackwood display cabinet by C.F. Rojo and Sons Pty Ltd, Fitzroy, 153 cm high, 136 cm wide, 142 cm deep
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A set of five Victorian carved rosewood dining chairs, upholstered in green velvet
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A collection of seventeen unframed prints depicting fashion design and figurative studies, the largest 51 x 41 cm
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A Louis XV style kingwood and burr walnut gilt metal mounted bonheur du jour, 19th century, 115 cm high, 82 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A group of three Irish Belleek porcelain baskets, circa 19th century, the largest 23 cm diameter
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A Swiss piano key ivory musical jewel box, 19th century, 9.5 cm high, 20.5 cm wide, 15 cm deep
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An Etling relief decorated opaque glass vase, French, circa 1930, embossed 'Etling, France' to the base, 24 cm high
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A Louis XV style porcelain and gilt metal mounted clock garniture, late 19th century, The candelabra 48 cm high
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A collection of seven Royal Worcester figures of children by F. G. Doughty, the largest 19.5 cm
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A burr walnut chest of drawers made by Robertson & Moffat Pty Ltd, Bourke St. Melbourne, 110 cm high, 107 cm wide, 54 cm deep
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A cased diorama of a three masted ship, 36 cm high, 52 cm wide, 14.5 cm deep
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A scale model of a Dutch fishing ketch, the Karin, height to the top of the mast 58 cm
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Two cased ship dioramas, circa 1900 and later, each within a glazed and hardwood case, one modelled on a foaming sea with smoke emanating from the funnels; the other modelled as a liner
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A scale model of a French man o'war, Le Mirage
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A scale model of the HMS Victory, 94 cm long
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A scale model ship of the Loch Broom, the model 54 cm high
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A collection of World War II model airplanes, the largest wingspan 20 cm
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A collection of Art in Australia periodicals, published circa 1925-1937
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A collection of mounted lithographs, engravings and reproductions, depicting Cook's Voyages, figurative studies and historical maps, 23 x 37 cm (average image size)
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Geoffrey Ingleton, True Patriots All, published by Angus & Robertson, Limited Edition 16/150, with three original etchings
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A gilded cameo glass dessert service by Webb, 19th century, comprising two comports and eight plates each with an opaque ivory ground ornately etched and gilded with scrolling floriate and foliate decoration, stamped 'Webb' to the base, the plates 24 cm diameter
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An Australian Art Nouveau gentlemen's dressing table, by Beard Watson, Sydney, circa 1910, stamped 18622, 160 cm high, 155 cm wide, 55 cm deep
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A William IV rosewood circular dining table, 70 cm high, 140 cm diameter
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A large collection of Thomas Webb 'Royal Yacht' crystal table and stemware, comprising approximately one hundred and sixty three various glasses and a decanter, the decanter piece 23 cm high
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A Copeland Spode porcelain part tea set, the largest piece 16.5 cm high
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A collection of Bohemia cut crystal wine glasses together with two part sets of coloured wine glasses, the largest glass 19.5 cm high
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A Royal Crown Derby blue and white peacock pattern part dinner set, comprising forty one pieces, the largest plate 24 cm diameter
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A collection of Royal Worcester Evesham pattern cookware, comprising seventeen pieces, the largest casserole dish 14 cm high
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A collection of silver desk and dressing table ornaments, including a continental silver mesh bag, an English sterling silver tankard and a hip flask, The tankard 13 cm high
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A rectangular Kosta Boda art glass vase, 22 cm high
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A collection of English silver plate Kings pattern flatware, including extra serving implements
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A collection of silver plate bar related vessels and a tray, the ice bucket 26 cm high
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Seven painted and gilded cabinet plates, The largest plate 27 cm diameter
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A gilded Carltonware cream platter, 32 cm diameter
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A large Waterford cut crystal table centrepiece, together with a pair of Waterford Crystal candelabra, the centrepiece 50 cm high
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A scale model of 'La Toulonnaise', 47 cm high. Other Notes: La Toulonnaise was built in Toulon, France in 1823 for action in the war against Spain. Stationed for a time in Barcelona, she sailed to Cadiz to take part in the bombardment of the port. During a complete overhaul in 1832, the poop deck superstructure was redone, internal and external gunwales, waterways, and the planking of the bridges were all replaced.
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A scale model of the Blue Nose II, height to the top of the mast 53 cm
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A scale model of a three masted sailing ship, height to the top of the mast 65 cm
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An intricate scale model of a three masted ship, with a sailor masthead, height to the top of the mast 66 cm
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A cedar cased scale model of the HMS Victory, 90 cm high, 129 cm wide, 48 cm deep
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A scale model of the Roter Lowe (Red Lion), 50 cm high, Other Notes: Built in the Netherlands in 1597, the Roter Lowe (Red Lion) was an 18 gun scouting vessel. Bought in 1601 by the Council of Knigsberg on account of the Elector of Brandenburg. It was in service as a vedette-boat in Pillau from 1602 to 1605.
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A scale model of the HMS Bounty, height to the top of the mast 44.5 cm
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A collection of naval and military flags, together with a bronze plaque of Napoleon, the plaque 17 cm high, the largest flag 215 x 435 cm
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A collection of mounted lithographs, reproductions and engravings, depicting fashion illustrations and designs, 20 x 13 cm (each)
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A collection of mounted lithographs, engravings and reproductions, depicting botanical and floral studies, 36 x 26 cm
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A collection of mounted lithographs, engravings and reproductions, depicting fashion illustrations, designs and figurative studies, 22 x 18 cm (average image size)
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A cased German drum sextant and an Esdaile 'Sirius' Azimuth reflector
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An Edwardian walnut desk compendium, together with a small inkwell envelope holder, the compendium 41 cm high, 40 cm wide, 25 cm deep
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Two copper and brass scale sets, 19th century, the largest set 86 cm high
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Three pale blue English part tea sets, including Shelley, Paragon and Royal Albert, the largest piece 9.5 cm high
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An English carved and glazed mahogany bookcase, 19th century, upper section only, 130 cm high, 138 cm wide, 36 cm deep
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An Australian cedar associated secretaire bookcase, circa 1880, of typical form, the projecting lower section with a hinged fall front drawer opening to a fitted interior, 242 cm high, 118 cm wide, 56 cm deep
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A cased magic lantern set, by J. & A. Boyes, Melbourne, complete with lantern, fairytale and kaleidoscopic slides, the label to box reads 'J. & A. Boyes, Ironmongers. Magic Lantern No.12 241& 243 Elizabeth St Melbourne'
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An Australian oak rolltop desk by Fk Cox & Co, Prahran, 120 cm high, 120 cm wide, 66 cm deep
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An Australian silky oak floor loom, 137 cm high, 132 cm wide, 90 cm deep. Provenance: from the Scottish Women's Guild
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A leather desk chair, length of back 77 cm
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A French bronze mounted armoire, 243 cm high, 130 cm deep, 51 cm deep
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A glazed display case, 87 cm high, 113 cm wide, 52 cm deep
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Two cased silvered metal sailing yachts, the largest 30 cm high, 30 cm wide, 19 cm deep
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An AWA black bakelite 'The Fisk Radiolette Radio', 29 cm high
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An unusual George III style mahogany elbow chair by C.F. Rojo & Sons Pty Ltd, with an unusual pierced sunburst back above a generous seat and square form supports, label verso stamped 'manufactured by C.F. Rojo & Sons Pty Ltd 501-511 Swanston St Melbourne'
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A mahogany footed pedestal, 144 cm high
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A Kriesler brown bakelite radio, circa 1940, 22 cm high
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A collection of English urns, vases and vessels Including Minton and Doulton
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A Victorian oak cased barometer, by Samuel Dunn of Melbourne, 116 cm high
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A pair of Wedgwood panels of the Clipper Ship Golden West and Dreadnought, 17.5 x 24 cm (each)
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A large Papua New Guinean mask, 104 cm long
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An Australian cedar sideboard, circa 1880, 160 cm high, 143 cm wide, 53 cm deep
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A reverse glass painting of a soldier, 19th century, 73 x 46 cm
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An Edwardian English oak sideboard, 176 cm high, 122 cm wide, 51 cm deep
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Two handmade patchwork quilts, 20th century, 200 x 200 cm
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Geological Survey of Victoria, colour engraving, printed in colours from Stone at the Crown Lands Office Melbourne, 38.5 x 51.5 cm
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A collection of mounted and unmounted engravings and lithographs, depicting historical scenes, maps and militaria, 22 x 30 cm (average image size)
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A set of map drawers, 157 cm high, 150 cm wide, 90 cm deep
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An Australian cedar silktop supper table, 107 cm diameter, 78 cm high
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A Victorian walnut Davenport, 80 cm high, 57 cm wide, 53 cm deep
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An Australian fiddleback blackwood snooker scoreboard and a compartmentalised single drawer accessory table, with a complete snooker and billiard ball set, the scoreboard 28 cm high, 87 cm wide, 9 cm deep
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A large brown painted tool chest, 50 cm high, 95 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A gimbled brass and black enamel ships chronometer, together with a collection of measuring tools, a Sikes Hydrometer and a polar compensating planimeter
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A collection of antique planes and tools in a pine tool box, 31 cm high, 64 cm wide, 32 cm deep
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A pale green Murano vase together with two hibiscus form table adornments, the vase 21.5 cm high
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A brass and glass surveying aneroid barometer, by Otto Boettger, Adelaide, 19th century, together with a Korden counter and a Brevete pressure gauge, the barometer 12.5 cm diameter
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A pair of Victorian wirework jardiniere stands, 144 cm high
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A large brown painted pine tool chest, 51 cm high, 78 cm wide, 54 cm deep
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A large brown painted tool chest, 61 cm high, 102 cm wide, 62 cm deep
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A Healing 'Golden Voice' burgundy bakelite radio, circa 1940, 37 cm high
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