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Commemorative — Royalty - Memorabilia - Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.
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Commemorative - Royalty
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| *** | Baron (Sterling Henry Nahum) (1906 - 1956), a magnificent pair of photogravure portraits of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, individually framed and glazed and both signed and dated '1954' in pen, on the occasion of the 1954 Royal visit to Australia.… | *** |  |
| *** | Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-97, the pre-eminent female celebrity of her generation), lovely signature 'Diana' on 2-page letter on 'Kensington Palace' letterhead with 'Crowned Cd' monogram, dated July 1st 1989, to John Gairdner, thanking him for fl… | *** |  |
| *** | Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-97, the pre-eminent female celebrity of her generation), lovely signature 'Diana' on full hand-written letter on 'Kensington Palace' letterhead with 'Crowned D' monogram, dated August 31st 1994; to Henriette (lady Henriette… | *** |  |
| *** | The English Royal Family (& Friends) For those of you interested in 'celebrity' there can't be much doubt that the English Royal Family have long been at the top of the list. This fascinating collection of books and autographs will delight you with a… | *** |  |
| *** | King Edward VII & Queen Alexandra: Autographs on the mount of a superb photograph by W. & D. Downey, showing the Royal couple in full ceremonial robes, inscribed on the mount, 1910. Our last opening of Parliament, mounted on card, 24 x 31 cm overall | *** |  |
| *** | Cedar & glass case with removable lid, (110 cm high) believed to have been created by the Victorian Railways, circa 1877, to record occasions when Regal, Vice Regal and other important notables were carried by train within the State of Victoria. The case… | *** |  |
| *** | 1920 Royal Tour - the 'Digger Prince': Unique Collection of Original Snap-Shot Photographs (18) Taken by orr of HRH Prince Edward of Wales (Later HRH Duke of Windsor) when on Tour in Australia & New Zealand in 1920, and Sent by him to his then mistress… | *** |  |
| *** | Queen Elizabeth II, signature 'Elizabeth R' on Sept.24th 1979 letter on 'Balmoral Castle' letterhead, to Lord Christopher Thynne regarding his letter of sympathy on the tragic death of Dickie Mountbatten. (Earl Mountbatten of Burma was assassinated by the… | *** |  |
| *** | Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-97, the pre-eminent female celebrity of her generation), lovely signed photograph. With certificate of authenticity | *** |  |
| *** | Queen Victoria (1819-1901), rare Christmas card from HM Queen Victoria to her grand-daughter Princess Irene of Hesse and Rhine (1866-1953), 'To my darling Irene with every good wish & blessing for Christmas from her devoted Grandmama VRI 1888' | *** |  |
| *** | Queen Elizabeth II, signature 'Elizabeth R' on Dec.28th 1963 letter on 'Sandringham, Norfolk' letterhead, to Henriette, with thanks for a fascinating trout smoker, and mentioning the three youngest all seem to be getting on well | *** |  |
| *** | King George V (1865-1936, King from 1910-36), signature 'George Ri' on 2-page letter on 'Buckingham Palace' letterhead dated 'July 7th 1918', to Prime Minister, David Lloyd George, thanking him for his message of congratulations on the occassion of their… | *** |  |
| *** | Percival Ball (1845-1900), Queen Victoria diamond Jubilee plaque, moulded terracotta, late 19th century, signed 'Percival Ball Sc. 1897'. Ball arrived in Melbourne in the 1880s and set up his studio in LaTrobe parade off Collins Street. Notably working in… | *** |  |
| *** | King George V (1865-1936, King: 1910-36), signature 'George Ri' on letter on 'Buckingham Palace' letterhead dated 'Dec.20th 1923', to lady Sandhurst thanking her for sending him stamps for his collection | *** |  |
| *** | Prince Charles and lady Diana, both signatures on colour photograph, dated '1983', in green frame with Prince of Wales crest at top, overall 13 x 19 cm. In original presentation box. | *** |  |
| *** | Queen Elizabeth II, signature 'Elizabeth R' on Sept.24th 1979 letter on 'Balmoral Castle' letterhead, to Lord Christopher Thynne regarding his letter of sympathy on the tragic death of Dickie Mountbatten. (Earl Mountbatten of Burma was assassinated by the… | *** |  |
| *** | World War I King's Speech to Royal Australian Navy: 1919 (April 15th) typed speech with handwritten amendments given by Edward Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII) on behalf of King George V to the departing Australian Fleet after World War I. The… | *** |  |
| *** | King George V and Queen Mary (King George V 1865-1936 and Queen Mary 1867-1953), a pair of photographs signed by each and dated 1910 (the year King George V ascended the throne), window mounted side-by-side, overall 35 x 28 cm | *** |  |
| *** | King George V (1865-1936, King from 1910-36), signature 'George Ri' on 3-page letter on 'Balmoral Castle' letterhead dated 'Aug.26th 1928', to Mrs Fetherstonhaugh (wife of the King's racing manager), discussing her husband's recovery following an… | *** |  |
| *** | King George V (1865-1936, King: 1910-36), signature 'George Ri' on 4-page letter on 'Buckingham Palace' letterhead dated 'Nov. 19th 1927', to Evelyn Forbes mentioning the King's shooting at Sandringham | *** |  |
| *** | King George V (1865-1936, King from 1910-36), signature 'George' on 4-page letter on 'York Cottage, Sandringham, Norfolk' letterhead, dated Dec. 1st 93', to his secretary Sir Francis Walter de Winton, regarding wedding presents from Wales and Liverpool | *** |  |
| *** | King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (the Queen mother) (King George VI 1895-1952 and Queen Elizabeth 1900-2002), both signatures on large photogravure print, portrait by Dorothy Wilding (1893-1976), published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd, window mounted,… | *** |  |
| *** | Queen Elizabeth (the Queen mother, 1900-2002): 1927 Royal Visit to Australia: Autograph letter written by the future Queen Elizabeth (the Queen mother) as Duchess of York, from her residence at 145 Picadilly, to Madame Handley Seymour, regarding the cost… | *** |  |
| *** | King George V and Queen Mary (King George V 1865-1936 and Queen Mary 1867-1953), a pair of photos signed by each and dated 1910 (the year George V ascended the throne), window mounted side-by-side, overall 35 x 28 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 1901 Federation photographs of the Royal Visit. Double sided on grey mount card, all captioned. Each photograph 23.5 x 28.5 cm. Showing scenes of Arches, Illuminated City Buildings, 'German, Russian, Dutch and American cruisers at Port Melbourne', 'Royal… | *** |  |
| *** | King George V (1865-1936, King from 1910-36), signature 'George' on 4-page letter headed 'Frankfurt, Oct. 16th '92', to Mrs Marcia, giving her details of his current trip to Germany. | *** |  |
| *** | King George V (1865-1936, King: 1910-36), signature 'George Ri' on 2-page letter on 'Buckingham Palace' letterhead dated 'June 3rd 27', to Mrs Fetherstonhaugh (wife of the King's racing manager), thanking her for a gift, and mentioning 'How Splendid That… | *** |  |
| *** | King George V (1865-1936, King: 1910-36), signature 'Gri' on 2-page letter on 'Balmoral Castle' letterhead dated 'Aug. 19th 1928', to Mrs Fetherstonhaugh (wife of the King's racing manager), requesting news on her husband following an operation. Together… | *** |  |
| *** | Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, both signatures inside Christmas Card, featuring Wedding photograph. Some minor toning, though signatures very fine | *** |  |
| *** | Haakon VII (1872-1957, frst King of Norway), signed letter dated 9 Jan. 1936 (also signed by Norway's Foreign Minister Halvdan Koht) to King George II of Greece, appointing Monsieur Sigurd Bentzon as Norway's Envoy to Greece. Together with envelope with… | *** |  |
| *** | King Edward VIII (1894-1972, King: 20 Jan. 1936 until his abdication 11 Dec. 1936, to marry Wallis Simpson), signature 'David' on 2-page love letter to Mrs Freda Dudley Ward, written in pencil on 3rd Feb. 1920. Together with the envelope in which the… | *** |  |
| *** | Edward & Wallis, Duke & Duchess of Windsor (King Edward VIII, 1894-1972, King from 20 Jan.1936 until his abdication on 11 Dec.1936; and Wallis Windsor (Simpson), 1896-1986), superb signatures on heraldic Royal Stationery, signed 'Edward, Duke of Windsor'… | *** |  |
| *** | King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (the Queen mother) (King George VI 1895-1952 and Queen Elizabeth 1900-2002), both signatures on their 1950 Christmas card, with gilt Royal Crown embossed on front, and a photo of the Royal Family inside | *** |  |
| *** | 1893 a souvenir programme for the state Performance of Romeo & Juliet given at the Royal opera house, Covent garden in honour of the marriage of the Duke of York & Princess Mary of Teck (later Kie Nellie Melba as Juliet in a Royal Performance, London 1893… | *** |  |
| *** | Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, both signatures below separate photographs, both framed, 23 x 30 cm. Ex Lord Soulbury, Governor-General of Ceylon 1949-54 | *** |  |
| *** | Princess Margaret [1930-2002] and her first child, Viscount David Linley, photographed by her husband Lord Snowdon, 19 x 14 cm, mounted on a backing card and endorsed on reverse 'With Christmas Wishes, signed and dated on the mount below 'Margaret',… | *** |  |
| *** | Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, both signatures below photograph, dated '1986', framed and glazed, overall 24 x 32 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's Wedding, group comprising 1947 Wedding Invitation and Entrance Card; 1947 Invitation and Entrance Card to Evening Party (2 nights before Wedding); also 1937 Invitation to a Court at Buckingham Palace. ex Naomi… | *** |  |
| *** | Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip: 1989 Christmas Card, featuring black and white photograph of the Queen & Philip seated in an open top vehicle during their visit to Sark, signed by Queen Elizabeth II using her close family name of 'Lilibet', and also… | *** |  |
| *** | Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) (1900-2002), signature 'Elizabeth R' on 2-page handwritten letter on 'Clarence House letterhead with 'Er' Monogram, dated May 28th 1953, to Sir Eric Mieville (who had been Assistant Private Secretary to King George VI,… | *** |  |
| *** | Royalty and Staffordshire Assortment, from Queen Victoria, to Princess Diana including 'The Borough of Hertford', Range of assorted Commemorative cups, saucers bowls plus, Staffordshire statue of the Prince and Princes of Prussia | *** |  |
| *** | Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, both signatures inside Christmas Card, featuring print 'Edinburgh From Arthur's Seat' on front cover, signatures very fine. | *** |  |
| *** | Wallis, Duchess of Windsor (1896-1986, was an American socialite who married, as her 3rd husband, Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor, briefly King Edward VIII), her signature 'Wallis' on a 2-page 1938 letter with 'Crowned W' monogram & 'La Croe, Cap… | *** |  |
| *** | 1927 Royal Visit: official and complete VR File on the 1927 Royal Visit to Victoria by the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and the Queen mother), containing program for the official Reception by the Government of Victoria; 'S' notices for… | *** |  |
| *** | 'Souvenir of the Federation of Australia 1st January, 1901' booklet featuring the six state Costs-of-Arms and Queen Victoria on the front cover; a map, photographs of the Duke & Duchess of York, Lord & lady Hopetoun and other dignitaries as well as views… | *** |  |
| *** | Prince Charles & Lady Diana: Large black and white photographs from the 1983 Royal Visit to Woomargama Station in Albury, the Lady Diana photograph signed 'Thank you for your hospitality, Diana'; the Prince Charles photograph signed 'Greetings from… | *** |  |
| *** | Nellie Melba/Buckingham Palace: 1904 programme 'Buckingham Palace, June the 9th, 1904', with gilt monogram of King Edward VII, featuring performances by Madame Melba and Signor Caruso | *** |  |
| *** | King George V (1865-1936, King: 1910-36), signature 'George' on letter on 'Marlborough House' letterhead dated 'July 20th 07', to lady Ellis thanking her for a present | *** |  |
| *** | King George VI (1895-1952) and Queen Elizabeth (1900-2002) framed and glazed photograph, signed by each and dated '1927', photographer, Vandyk, London | *** |  |
| *** | Watson's Whisky 1815-1915 commemorative porcelain decanter with portraits of King George V and Prime Minister H.H. Asquith, stamped 'Made in England for Jas. Watson & Co. Ltd. Dundee, Rd.651677'. 29.5 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | Queen Elizabeth (the Queen mother) (1900-2002), signature 'Elizabeth R' on handwritten note on 'Clarence House' card. Also Queen Elizabeth II - 1986 hand-written note on 'Buckingham Palace' letterhead, thanking her for their best wishes on her 60th… | *** |  |
| *** | King George IV (1762-1830, King of Great Britain from 1820 until his death), fine signature 'George R' (King) on 3rd June 1824 vellum document appointing David Ewing to be Assistant Surgeon to Our twenty first Regiment of foot or Royal north British… | *** |  |
| *** | King George V and Queen Mary Commemorative Ceramic Assortment, including, very large Coronation Ceramic Coffee Pot 20 cm tall and 11 cm across, Portrait bisque small vase, Glass Royal Visit Mug, (1952), Silver Jubilee Cup and Saucer | *** |  |
| *** | Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-97, the pre-eminent female celebrity of her generation), lovely signed photograph. | *** |  |
| *** | Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip: 1973 Christmas Card, featuring colour photograph of the Royal Family, signed by Queen Elizabeth II using her close family name of 'Lilibet', with the Philip signature in autopen | *** |  |
| *** | Princess Anne (1950- ), nice signed hand-wriiten letter on 'Buckingham Palace' letterhead, dated Jan.15th 1974, thanking a couple for their Wedding present, after her marriage to Lieutenant Mark Philips on 14th November 1973 | *** |  |
| *** | Charles, Prince of Wales (1948-), lovely signature 'Charles' on 2-page letter on 'Kensington Palace' letterhead, dated July 18th 1985, to the Marquess of Lansdowne, with original envelope with 'Registered/Buckingham Palace S.W. 1' oval postmark. | *** |  |
| *** | Princess Diana (1961-97, the pre-eminent female celebrity of her generation), signed photograph (few small spots at top) | *** |  |
| *** | H. M. Queen Victoria ceramic plate and cup assortment including, Memorial plate (2), Diamond Jubilee plate, diamond Jubilee cup, fluted cup and saucer set. Condition varies. (11) | *** |  |
| *** | Watson's Whisky, 1815-1915' English porcelain decanter with sepia portraits of Prime Minister H.H. Asquith and King George V, stamped 'Made in England for Jas. Watson & Co. Ltd. Dundee, 29.5 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | Sewing: mauchline ware six spool cotton thread dispenser, emblazoned 'The Prince & Princess of Wales', 'Crowned near Abbotsford the seat of Sir Walter Scott', and 'Bryburgh Abbey', 19th century. Bearing a lithograph paper label inside the lid 'Clark & Co.… | *** |  |
| *** | King George V, (1865-1935, King of the United Kingdom 1910-36), superb signature on 1934 certificate appointing Joseph Clynton Reed M.B. a Lieutenant in the Land Forces | *** |  |
| *** | Queen Elizabeth (the Queen mother) (1900-2002), signature 'Elizabeth R' on 1979 Christmas card with gilt embossed Crown on front, and photo titled 'Installation As Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports at Dover August 1979' inside. Together with envelope in… | *** |  |
| *** | King George v Souvenir Chair, (1911), believed to have been issued to sit and observe the Coronation proceedings. Underside impressed in wood, 'G.R.V. (With Crown)' and the word 'Coronation'. Made by Thomas Glenister of Wycombe, England, the chair capitol… | *** |  |
| *** | Diana, Princess of Wales, (1961-97, the pre-eminent female celebrity of her generation), signed photograph. Some water damage has caused print from CoA to stain lower left of photograph, though signature fine | *** |  |
| *** | Victorian Railways menu cards for the four Meals Taken on-board the Royal train by Hm the Queen mother During her 1958 Royal Visit: luncheon, 3rd March; dinner, 4th March; breakfast, 5th March; luncheon, 5th March. 94 x 145 mm, embossed in gold with the… | *** |  |
| *** | Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-97), lovely signed photograph | *** |  |
| *** | Nellie Melba: 1908 programme 'Royal Opera, Convent Garden, Jubilee Souvenir, 1908', featuring Nellie Melba. Fair/good condition | *** |  |
| *** | King George IV (1762-1830, King of Great Britain from 1820 until his death), fine signature 'George Pr' (Prince Regent) on 12th June 1817 vellum document appointing David Ewing to be Hospital Assistant to Our Forces | *** |  |
| *** | King George and Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) Assortment of Royalty Ceramics including, Loving Cup, crown Devon Water Pitcher, Musical Coronation Cup, a Coronation Glass plate. A large and interesting assortment | *** |  |
| *** | 'Victoria Queen & Empress, Jubilee Year 1887' commemorative English porcelain plate, stamped 'Manufactured For Silber & Fleming Co. 57 Wood St. London. E.C.', 24.5 cm wide | *** |  |
| *** | Collectables: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth - rare 'HMS 'Renown' - Australasian Cruise 1927' Certificate, signed at top 'Albert' and 'Elizabeth' (King George Vi's signature faded, though Queen Elizabeth (The Queen Mother's) signature is quite clear);… | *** |  |
| *** | 1920 Royal Visit: menu 'State Dinner, in Honour of His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, Tendered By, the Government of South Australia, At, the Grand Central Hotel, Adelaide, July 13, 1920'. Very attractive and scarce. Superb condition. (Also see… | *** |  |
| *** | 1954 Royal Visit: group of Passes (4) - 'Royal Visit 1954/Special Pass'; 'Commonwealth of Australia, Royal Visit 1954, Identifcation Pass'; 'Royal Visit to New South Wales1954, N.S.W. Police Pass' & 'Royal Visit to New South Wales1954, Offcial Pass' | *** |  |
| *** | Order of the Garter, 9ct gold cuffl inks with latin motto 'Honi soit qui mal y pense' (Middle French: 'evil to him who evil thinks') inside garter with central 'E' surmounted by Prince of Wales's feathers. Weight 11.30 grams | *** |  |
| *** | Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, both signatures on their 1976 Christmas card, featuring a colour photograph of the Royal Family. Together with envelope in which the card was posted | *** |  |
| *** | Queen Elizabeth II Coffee Sets, c1953-1954, one service for 6 coffee cups and saucers by Meakin, Souvenir of the Royal Visit to Australia, (1954), one service for six in trios of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth. (2 sets) | *** |  |
| *** | King George IV (1762-1830, King of Great Britain from 1820 until his death), fine signature 'George Pr' (Prince Regent) on 7th February 1814 vellum document appointing David Ewing to be Hospital Assistant to Our Forces. | *** |  |
| *** | 1901 Royal Visit of Duke & Duchess of Cornwall and York (later King George V & Queen Mary) to Australia, music programme from Government House, Hobart on July 3, 1901; dinner menu from Government House, Hobart on July 4; plus letter on 'Government House,… | *** |  |
| *** | Souvenir of Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee Procession June 22 1897 With the Compliments of W.D. &H.O. Wills Ltd. [Bristol: W.D. & H.O. Wills Ltd., 1897]. White boards, oblong format, 14 x 19.5 cm, gilt bordered boards, with gilt titles, 10 richly coloured… | *** |  |
| *** | King George VI Coronation bust, painted chalk ware, circa 1936, 33 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | King George V (1865-1936, King: 1910-36), signature 'George' on card headed 'Marlborough House' dated 'May 12th 93', to Miss Muriel Blundell, thanking her for her good wishes on his own engagement. Together with original envelope in which it was posted | *** |  |
| *** | King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra (King Edward VII 1841-1910, Queen Alexandra 1844-1925), piece dated June 18th 1863, signed 'Albert Edward P' (Prince of Wales) and 'Alexandra Princess of Wales, Princess of Denmark';, together with original ticket… | *** |  |
| *** | Queen Elizabeth Royal Doulton Commemorative Pitcher, (1953) measuring 16 x 10.5 cm this impressive pitcher is a combination of transfer print and hand painted | *** |  |
| *** | King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (King George VI 1895-1952 and Queen Elizabeth 1900-2002), faded signatures on rare 'HM 'Renown', Australasian Cruise 1927' certificate. Plus Sir Alan Cobham (1894-1973, English aviation pioneer), nice signature on… | *** |  |
| *** | Queen Victoria cabinet plate 'A Souvenir Of Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee And Glorious Reign Of 60 Years, 1837-1897', listing various colonies of the Empire, interestingly Australia, as well as Tasmania, are listed as being separate colonies., 24.5 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | Royalty - Queen Elizabeth II: commemorative ware with 1953 Coronation cup & saucer, mugs (2), tea plates (2), glass beakers (2); 1977 Silver Jubilee mugs (3), tea plate, saucer, money box and a mounted tile; 1997 50th wedding Anniversary beaker; also… | *** |  |
| *** | 1901 Royal Visit, of Duke & Duchess of Cornwall and York (later King George V & Queen Mary) to Australia, music programme from Government House, Hobart on July 3, 1901; dinner menu from Government House, Hobart on July 4; plus letter on 'Government House,… | *** |  |
| *** | King George IV (1762-1830, King of Great Britain from 1820 until his death), very fine signature on piece cut from document | *** |  |
| *** | A souvenir of the record Reign of Queen Victoria 1897, printed handkerchief, 49 x 49 cm (visible portion), framed & glazed, 73.5 x 73.5 cm overall. | *** |  |
| *** | 1901 Federation: 'Programme of Celebrations, During the Visit of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, from the 6th to the 16th of May 1901, for the opening of the first Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia' (Melbourne,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Colonial one pint copper measure with Queen Victoria stamp and broad arrow mark, mid 19th century, 90 cm high, 15 cm across | *** |  |
| *** | Large sepia photographic print titled 'Opening of the Parliament of Victoria by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday 25th February 1954', framed & glazed, overall 94 x 119 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | G. Joy (British), 'Prince Charles Farewell to flora MacDonald', chromolithograph, 19th century, in fine two tone timber frame, 84 x 68 cm overall | *** |  |
| *** | Royalty: c1939-88 group ex an Aunt who worked for, the Royal Household, noted invitations including 1939 'Christmas Tree, Sandringham House' and 1981 'Processions on the Occassion of the Marriage of H.R.H, the Prince of Wales with Lady Diana Spencer';… | *** |  |
| *** | 1901 Royal Visit, of Duke & Duchess of Cornwall and York (later King George V & Queen Mary) to Australia, dinner menu & music programme from H.M.S.Ophir at Hobart on July 2, 1901. Printed in gold to indicate Royal presence at the events. (2 items) | *** |  |