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Estate & Collector — Davidson Auctions

Auction House:Davidson AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:336
Sale Title:Estate & CollectorLots with images:336
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:285
Date:18-Oct-2020
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French carriage clock. Brass framed clock with glazed side. Roman numeral dial. No key. Height 13.5 cm total
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Ernest Borel 8 day 'Pocket Watch' alarm clock. On stand. Height 9 cm
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American Ansonia mantel clock. With slate case, Roman numeral dial and open escapement. No key. Height 33 cm
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American Ansonia cottage clock. With faux mercury pendulum. Roman numeral dial. In ornate timber case. Key available. Height 61 cm
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Vienna regulator wall clock. Roman numeral face with secondary dial. Two weight movement. 124 x 46 cm
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Chinese gilt bronze lion. On a lotus base. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Height 8.5 cm
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Chinese gilt bronze figure. Probably 'Kuan Ti' the God of war. Height 12 cm
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Chinese gilt bronze figure. Probably 'Kuan Ti' the God of war. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Height 10.5 cm
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Chinese bronze figure of a guardian warrior. On a wooden base. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Height 11 cm
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Japanese Komai card case. Nunome-Zogan inlay of yellow, rose and green gold. Decorated with phoenix, temple pagoda and signature verso. 4 x 8.5 cm
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Chinese archaistic russet jade carving. Twin headed dragon, length 13.6 cm.
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Chinese porcelain 'Klapmuts' bowl. Blue and white Jingdezhen ware bowl decorated with eight scholars engaged in artistic pursuits. Kangxi mark of six petal flower to base. On a wooden stand with pierced carving one foot missing. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Diameter 20 cm
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Three Chinese Kangxi blue and white saucers. One decorated with two dragons and flaming pearl. Kangxi mark of censer diameter 15.5 cm; one decorated with vase on scholar's desk, rim with auspicious objects. 6 character mark verso diameter 15.5 cm; and one with landscape, willow trees and boats diameter 16 cm, restored. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney.
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Chinese porcelain bowl on stand. Squat globular body with everted rim. Blue and white decoration of continuous landscape. The rim with auspicious Buddhist symbols. On a well carved, pierced wooden stand. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Diameter 23 cm height 14.5 cm
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Japanese Kutani vase. Baluster form vase with twin 'Fan' form handles. Two reserve panels, one with eagle on pine branch, the other decorated with two wrestling samurai. Kutani mark to base. Height 37 cm
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Chinese famille rose Tianqiuping vase. With everted rim and all over floral decoration. Period mark to base. Star crack to base. Height 50 cm
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Chinese export porcelain famille rose punch bowl. Decorated with floral reserves, birds and butterflies. On pierced wooden stand. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Diameter 29 cm
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Canton famille rose shallow dish. Made for the Qajar court of Naser al-Din Shah 1831-1896 armorial cartouche in nastaliq, reading 'Naser al-Din Shah.' with 5.5 cm hairline crack to rim. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Diameter 27 cm
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Chinese export 'Canton famille Rose' charger. Decorated with floral sprays, birds, butterflies and bats. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South, Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Diameter 33 cm
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Chinese export 'Canton famille Rose' oval platter. Reserve panels decorated with interior scenes, birds and butterflies. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Length 44 cm
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Chinese export 'Canton famille Rose' charger. Decorated with floral reserves, birds and butterflies. Chip to rim. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Diameter 29.5 cm
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Chinese famille verte porcelain bowl. Decorated inside and out with cockerels in a cabbage garden. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Diameter 13 cm height 6 cm
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Pair Chinese famille rose porcelain dishes. Fine enamel decoration of pine tree, bats, cranes, peaches, lingzhi and deer. Period marks to base. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Diameter 19.5 cm each
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Chinese porcelain dish. With iron red decoration of pomegranates, peaches, citron and bats. 4 character iron red mark to base. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Diameter 23 cm
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Chinese famille rose porcelain dish. Enamel decoration of butterflies and flowers. Iron red endless knot Kangxi mark to base, small chip to rim. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Diameter 23 cm
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Pair Chinese famille rose porcelain dishes. Interiors decorated with bats and auspicious vegetables. Underglaze blue reign mark to bases. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Diameter 23.5 cm each
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Two Chinese famille rose porcelain dishes. One decorated with 2 red phoenix and two green dragons, iron red 4 character mark to base diameter 23.5 cm. The other decorated with peaches, bat and flowering branches. Iron red peach and bat Kangxi mark to base. Large chip to rim, pieces available diameter 23 cm. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney.
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Chinese enamel porcelain dish. Blue enamel floral decoration, with bat, coins and ribbon. Iron red bat and peach mark verso. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Diameter 18.5 cm
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Chinese famille rose porcelain dish. Enamelled floral decoration in four reserve panels, surrounding a central rondel. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Diameter 18 cm
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Pair Chinese famille rose porcelain shallow dishes. The interiors decorated with various flowering plants, bats and butterflies. Slightly undulating rim, raised on a circular foot, with iron red Kangxi Buddhist mark. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Diameter 17.5 cm
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Six Chinese Qing Dynasty famille rose dishes. Each decorated with four phoenix and flowering tendrils. Six character reign mark inside double ring to base. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney.
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Chinese polychrome 2 door lacquer cabinet. Rectangular cabinet. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Height 116 cm, width 92 cm, depth 43 cm
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Pair late 19th century Chinese hardwood altar tables. Plain panelled top with low relief carved apron. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Height 84 cm, length 94 cm, depth 40 cm
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Chinese style six drawer cabinet. Black lacquered finish. Ring drawer pulls. Height 89 cm, width 43 cm, depth 30 cm
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Hpo Hla Maung Burmese c1920s-1930s, woman in Sarong with pot. Signed 'Mg. Hpo. Hla-Pegu' cast bronze on wooden base. Height 17.5 cm
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Hpo Hla Maung Burmese c1920s-1930s, 'Chinlone Player,' cast bronze figure of a young man playing cane ball or chinlone. Unsigned. Cast on wooden base height 20 cm
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Hpo Hla Maung Burmese c1920s-1930s, 'Chinlone Player,' cast bronze figure of a young man playing cane ball or chinlone. Unsigned. Cast on wooden base height 18 cm
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Japanese bronze vase. Showa period baluster vase with high relief decoration of blossom tree and birds. Height 21 cm
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Two Thai bronze Buddha heads. Height 13.5 cm and 12 cm
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Korean wedding duck. Hand-carved Mandarin duck, traditionally used in wedding ceremonies height 19 cm, length 31 cm.
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Pair Korean wedding ducks. Hand-carved Mandarin ducks, traditionally used in wedding ceremonies. Height 14.5 cm, length 21 cm each
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Chinese carved wooden printing block. Both sides with well carved Chinese characters. 22 x 49 cm
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Japanese Ginbari cloisonne vase. Green with soft floral decorative band. Height 22 cm
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Early 20th century Indonesian keris. Pamor blade with 9 luk. Ivory hilt in the form of a well carved Rakshasa demon. Mellow age patina to hilt and scabbard. . Length 48 cm
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19th century Indonesian keris. Pamor blade with 11 luk finely carved Sumatran ivory hilt with mellow age patina. . Length 49 cm total
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19th century Indonesian keris. Early pamor 10 luk blade. Filigree mendak. Old ivory Garuda form hilt with mellow patina. Scabbard with ivory sampir and pierced silver sheath. Length 49 cm
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19th century fine Indonesian keris. Pamor blade of 7 luk. Richly carved Maduran ivory hilt with winged horse carving. Scabbard with tortoise shell and brass overlay. . Length 48 cm total
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19th century Indonesian Execution keris. Sumatran blade of straight double edged form. With twin fullers. Length 69 cm
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19th century high quality Indonesian keris. Pamor blade with 13 luk. Heavily gold inlaid blade with carving of a seated lion with clear stone grasped in mouth. Silver filigree mendak. Ivory hilt in the form of Ganesha. Silver and ivory scabbard with low relief decoration. . Length 56 cm
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19th century fine Indonesian keris. Pamor blade with 11 luk. Ivory hilt in the form of a rakshasa demon wearing gold bangles and necklace. Aged patina to hilt and sampir. Silver covered scabbard with floral and peacock embossed decoration, and set with amethysts. . Length 50 cm
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19th century fine Indonesian keris. Very early straight, double-edged blade. Wooden figural hilt and gilt washed mendak. Very fine ivory sampir with good age patina. . Length 51 cm
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19th century Indonesian keris. Pamor blade with 13 luk. Carved bone figural depicting Rakshasa demon wrestling with a Naga. Mendak set with clear stones. Scabbard with repousse worked gilt copper overlay. Length 62.5 cm
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Early 20th century Indonesian keris. Pamor blade with 8 luk. Bone hilt in the form of a Rakshasa demon. The mendak set with green and pink stones. Lacquered scabbard inset with agarwood. Length 62 cm
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Early 20th century Indonesian Rencong knife. Sumatra, pamor blade and horn hilt and scabbard. Length 33 cm
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Sumatran Rencong knife. Pamor blade with single edge. Scabbard with silver and ivory mounts. . Length 37 cm
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19th century Burmese Dha dagger. Spear-point blade with one narrow and one wide fuller. Gold inlaid floral design to forte, silver collar and mounts to scabbard, figural ivory hilt. Length 33.5 cm
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17th century Indian Katar. With bifuricated and serrated blade on a fine pierced Tanjore Armory hilt. Length 36 cm
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Indo-Persian style Khanjar. Fine wootz steel blade with swollen armour piercing tip. White hardstone pistol grip hilt with bird finial. In modern brocade scabbard. Length 42 cm
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19th century Persian Kard. Wootz steel blade with gold koftgari inlay. Walrus ivory hilt. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Length 31 cm
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19th century Caucasian Kindjal dagger. Double-edged blade with offset fullers and gold koftgari inlay. Scale grips of walrus ivory with horn back. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. 41 cm
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19th century Caucasian Kindjal dagger. Watered steel double-edged blade with twin fullers and gold koftgari inlay. Walrus ivory hilt. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. . Length 38 cm
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Persian Qajar period Watered steel dagger. Double-edged curved blade of fine wootz steel. Walrus ivory hilt with worn relief carvings of a ruler surrounded by courtiers, each side with two cartooches of nastaliq script. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Length 38 cm
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Persian Qajar period Watered steel dagger. Double-edged curved blade of fine wootz steel. With engraved inscription to forte. Walrus ivory hilt with worn relief carved figures. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Length 33 cm
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Persian Qajar period Watered steel dagger. Double-edged curved blade of fine wootz steel. The forte carved with scene of lion and gazelle. Walrus ivory hilt with relief carving of figures on each side and cartouches of nastaliq script. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Length 36 cm
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Persian Qajar period watered steel dagger. Double-edged curved blade of fine wootz steel, with medial ridge. The walrus ivory hilt with relief carving of figure in European garb, the reverse with two portrait medallions and cartouches of nastaliq script. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. . Length 41 cm
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Pair matched ottoman silver stock flintlock pistols, c1800. Octagon-to-round steel barrel, high relief silver over 3/4 wood stock. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Length 53 cm
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Java Loncon keris stand. Supports 5 keris. Height 42 cm, length 50 cm
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Silk Kashan prayer Mat. In tones of pink, pale green and blue. 90 x 62 cm
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Persian Qum carpet. Hunting scene with Farsi cartouches to border. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. 173 x 116 cm
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Pakistani Hand-Woven wool carpet. 183 x 126 cm
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Three Oriental prayer rugs. 130 x 76 cm, 97 x 62 cm, 94 x 65 cm
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Balouch tribal rug. Wool rug, with a repeat geometric pattern. 124 x 85 cm
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Balouch tribal rug. In tones of red, blue and ivory. 170 x 128 cm
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Two antique Thai temple Guardians. The carved wooden fugures with gilt, polychrome and inlaid glass decoration. Height 22 cm tallest
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18th/19th century Indian schist carving of Durga. Depicting the deity slaying the buffalo demon. Height 14 cm
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Chinese stone - head of a monk. From Xian, Shaanxi Province. With closed eyes and serene expression. Height 17 cm
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Antique Thai temple guardian. Curved wooden figure in the form of a reclining goat. With polychrome and inlaid glass decoration. Height 27 cm
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Thai carved wood seated Buddha. Traces of gilt remaining. Loss to headdress. Height 51 cm
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Pair Ifugao rice deities. Bulul ricefield guardian figures in carved wood. Height 52 cm
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Five various Indonesian bronze figures. Four seated and one standing figure from Sulawesi Province. On a wooden stand. Height 12 cm tallest
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Pair Indonesian figures. Male and female squatting figures with basket woven midriffs. Height 28 cm
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19th century bronze Malay Cerek kettle. Melon form ritual kettle from Sarawak province. Height 25 cm
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Group Massim Trobriand carved figures. Totemic figures, some with mother of pearl inlay. Together with a cowrie shell decorated 'Bib' necklace - Dani culture.
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19th century Aboriginal shield. Lightly curved with medial line to both sides. Highly scratch decorated surface. Use patina. Provenance: Bungan castle Museum collection. Length 76 cm
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19th century Aboriginal hunting boomerang. Sword form with broad, flat section end. Lightly scored surface. Provenance: Bungan castle Museum collection. Length 83 cm
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Early Aboriginal hunting boomerang. Long flattened crescent form. Lightly worked scored surface and remnants of handgrip transverse scoring. Provenance: Bungan Castle Museum collection. Length 80 cm
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Two early 20th century Australian boomerangs. One Central Australian with incised parallel grooves, ochre painted; and one other. Length 77 cm and 71 cm
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Three small deer Trophies. Two on matching 'Black Forest' trophy shields. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney.
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Book, 'Peking the Beautiful.' Herbert C White, pub. Shanghai 1927. In original cardboard box, embroidered blue silk cover. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney.
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Early postcard album. Containing over 150 cards, including 'Squeaker.'
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100 19th century Stereograph photos and viewer
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Book, 'Batman and Me.' 1st edition, Eclipse books, 1989. Limited ed. #327/1000, signed by the author.
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Two large 19th century leather bound family Bibles. 'National Publishing Co.' c1880s; and 'Brown's Self Interpreting family Bible,' pub. Stone & Co. C1880s. Covers detached.
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Map, Earliest plan of port Jackson. Map of port Jackson from the heads to near Silverwater with soundings by Captain John hunter. From... 'Account of the new Colony,' pub. By John Stockdale, London, 1789. Copper engraving 27 x 42 cm
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19th century St John the Baptist miniature on porcelain. In pierced gilt brass frame and Moroccan leather case. Height 8.5 cm
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Circa 1920s German painted ivorine miniature relief. 'Siebenschlafer [Seven Sleepers]' Siebenschlafertag, June 27th, is a German feast day which honours the seven sleepers of German folklore and which determines the weather for the next seven weeks. Initialled 'P' lower left. Inscribed verso. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to new, south Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. 7.5 x 8 cm image 17 x 17.5 cm framed
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Three early miniatures. M Nattien, young woman holding flower 17 x 14 cm overall; P Andreis, 'Lady Hamilton' 14 x 10 cm; and Picard, Aristocratic lady 8.5 x 6 cm. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney.
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Two early miniatures. Hedwig Hona-Senft 1855-1923, portrait of an Elderly lady 10 x 7.5 cm; and Renard, young woman in fur stole 7.5 x 7.5 cm. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney.
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Miniature portrait. Signed 'M. Pefil.' on ivory. Nb: export ivory restrictions. 27 x 23 cm including. Frame
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Three early miniatures. Initialled 'Al,' lady with attendants. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. 8 x 6.5 cm image
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