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Decorative Arts, Jewellery and Furniture — McKenzies Auctioneers

Auction House:McKenzies AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:263
Sale Title:Decorative Arts, Jewellery and FurnitureLots with images:181
Auction Location:PerthPrices available:207
Date:16-Jun-2011
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West Australian Literature, Dame Mary Durack (1913-1994), i) to Be Heirs Forever, 1st edition with dust cover, signed and dated by the author, December 1976, ii) Kings in Grass Castles, 1st edition with dust cover, signed and dated by the author, 23-11-61
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West Australian scrimshaw sperm whale ivory, c.1960’s, made in Albany by Ralph Bennett, i) turned needle and thimble case. Length 9.3 cm, ii) turned thimble stand, including graduated thimbles. Height 7 cm
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Victorian brass Inkstand with blue & white, porcelain bottles, late 19th century, c.1888, with makers stamp T&T, Reg92377. Length 34 cm
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Queen Victoria commemorative silver medallion, 1837 and 1887, diamond Jubilee. Diameter 5.6 cm, weight 83 grams
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Victorian Olivewood veneered stationery box, late 19th century, pierced brass mounts, interior fitted compartments. Height 32 cm. width 35.5 cm. Depth 19.5 cm
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The Windsor 'Pyxe' banjo, c. 1920's, with original case. Length 63 cm
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French cast brass double Inkstand, late 19th century, with fitted glass liners. Length 24 cm
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C. Baker London brass Scientific microscope, early 20th century, model number #6904, fitted with Carl Zeizz lens and original wooden case, and various accessories. Height 30 cm
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West Australian Aboriginal Wunda shield, c. 1940's, north West, Kimberley Region, incised decoration, painted ochre front. Length 66.5 cm (Af)
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Embossed and gilded leather, desk writing set, c.1900, includes stationery box, page tuner, inkstand, ink-blotter and book folder.
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Rare Ell's patent Safecheck Gold Changer, c. 1905-1910, mahogany case, brass mechanism, manufactured W.H. Ell & Co London, these mechanical gold changing machines were, placed around taverns, early 20th century, used, for changing gold sovereigns (full or half) into smaller denominations. Height 41 cm
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Collection of Toy composition Elastolin figures, c.1930’s, Wild West and Circus animals, manufactured by O.M. Hausser, Germany, i) Wild West – 15 pieces. Height 7.5 cm – 14 cm, ii) Circus animals – 16 pieces. Height 4.5 cm – 17 cm
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Black slate French mantle clock, c. 1890, with marble columns and inlay tiles, movement working when catalogued, strikes the bell, with presentation plaque, 1891. Height 44.5 cm (case, slight Af)
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George III mahogany knife box, c.1780, serpentine front, brass escutcheon and handles. Height 34 cm. Width 22.5 cm
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French Portico clock, c.1810, walnut and inlaid marquetry case with silvered dial, and ormolu mounts. Strikes the bell. Height 47 cm
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i) collection of eleven Victorian Clay pipes, some with makers stamps. Length 8.5 cm – 23.5 cm, ii) carved Bruyere and horn pipe, 20th century, Continental. Length 17 cm
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A pair of ship's lanterns, mid 20th century; copper and brass construction. Height 47 cm
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i) A 20th century metal Railway lantern. Height 46 cm, ii) A 20th century ship's lantern, copper and brass. Height 37.5 cm
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Victorian marquetry serving tray, 19th century, mahogany and veneer, brass handles. Length 58 cm. Width 39 cm
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Dante’s Purgatorio and Paradiso English Text, c.1865 by Cary, illustrated by Gustave Dore, two volumes
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