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Auction House:
McKenzies Auctioneers
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** Natural History: a Rhino horn together with an ivory and Rhino horn lamp c.1940's i) a Rhino horn with smooth patination height 28.5 cm, weight: 986gms ii) a Rhino horn and ivory lamp with turned wooden base, height 57.5 cm Provenance: Africa Tanzania,… ***
*** A fine Georgian terrestrial globe and stand with brass meridian and engraved paper horizon band and paper horizon, the cartouche reading 'Cary's new terrestrial globe, drawn from the most recent Geographical works. Shewing the whole of the new Discoveries… ***
*** Pair of large ivory tusks with mount stand, early 20th century (with later stand), tusk Lengths 126 cm (approx.), stand height 47 cm ***
*** An impressive elephant tusk dinner gong and striker, the tusks measuring approximately 94 cm each, mounted with a custom teak base. Diameter of gong: 40 cm. ***
*** A mounted taxidermy tiger skin and head, with, felt Backing, mid 20th century. Length 190 cm ***
*** A rare taxidermy Bengal tiger skin with rare original taxidermy label, tiger mounted 1937 van-Ingen and van-Ingen Mysore, south India length 265 cm (head to tip of tail) width 180 cm (paw to paw) ***
*** A large taxidermy Elk head c.1900 complete with antlers, referred to as '11 pointer' based on the number of antler points. Height 125 cm (length from antler to the mounting base.) ***
*** A rare taxidermy Bengal tiger skin, c1920's British Colonial India, fierce open mouth, naturalistic glass eyes, mounted, claws on original cloth mount length 300 cm. Width 167 cm ***
*** 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… ***
*** A Victorian Newton & Co, brass telescope with tripod stand c.1890 engraved: Newton & Co., Opticians to the Queen, 3 Fleet Street London length 140 cm, barrel diameter 8 cm ***
*** Brass Astrolabe marked with a date 1628 & the mark of the Dutch East India Co. Diameter 25 cm. ***
*** Western Australian Fossil Crinoid Jimbacrinus Bostocki, Cundlego, formation Gascoyne Junction West. Australia late Artinskian Permian period 284 - 275 million years ago. Height 13.5 cm. Length 18.5 cm. Note: This is the only known specimen with a growth… ***
*** A pair of small elephant tusks, both carved with a depiction of a pair of elephants. Provenance acquired in Kalgoorlie c.1962. That family has owned the tusks since that time. ***
*** A taxidermy mounted leopard pelt with head, c.1920's, with leather and felt backing, length 185 cm ***
*** A mahogany veneered two tiered apothecary's box, the lower tier housing a drawer with divisions. The upper section divided to hold various bottles etc. The box is complete with its original medicinal contents ***
*** A Georgian mahogany Pyramid case brass microscope late 18th century the case contains extra lenses, slides and various accessories case. Height 44 cm ***
*** A taxidermy lioness pelt with mounted head, early 20th century mounted on cloth backing length 230 cm ***
*** Giant silvered dial, mahogany wheel barometer c.1845, signed C. Donvell with thermometer, butlers mirror, hygrometer, and spirit level, mercury mechanism. Height 128 cm ***
*** Sawfish Rostrum, sawfish, also known as carpenter sharks, are a family of rays characterized by a long, narrow, flattened rostrum, or nose extension, lined with sharp transverse teeth. This example 110 cm ***
*** Two taxidermy wall mounted Giselle heads with antlers. ***
*** A carved African ivory tusk c.1940's signed Philemon Musoni with export documentation length 73 cm, weight 1125gms ***
*** Pair enamelled opera glasses, with J. R. Rowland Melbourne, retailers name, third quarter 19th century decorated with champleve enamel scenes, M.O. Pearl inscribed 'J.R. Rowland, Melb.' width 11 cm note: J.R. Rowland is recorded as a Victorian exhibitor… ***
*** A Canadian grey Wolf (Canis Iupus) rug with mounted head, with felt back lining. Length 184 cm. Width 140 cm. Provenance: Purchased La Chasse Galerie, Quebec, with CITES document: Permit 13CA03494/CWHQ-1 ***
*** An ancient Cave bear skull (Ursus spelaeus) Pleistocene - recent Location: Europe (extinct species) with customised stand skull length 35 cm ***
*** A Victorian ornithological / Animalia, diorama, taxidermy, figure group, late 19th century, including Owls, Eagles, duck and various taxidermy, subjects housed in glass display case. Height 75 cm. Width 93 cm. Depth 30 cm ***
*** A Victorian cased taxidermy Otter, late 19th century. Height 67.5 cm. Width 126 cm. Depth 29 cm ***
*** A taxidermy wall mounted leopard head bust, with felt Backing, mid 20th century. Height 37 cm ***
*** A Victorian ornithological / Animalia, diorama, taxidermy, figure group, late 19th century, including Owls, duck and various taxidermy subjects, housed in glass display case. Height 72 cm. Width 95 cm. Depth 26 cm ***
*** Brass microscope. C. 1900. Having a classical form this polished brass microscope comes with accessories and is housed in a fitted box. ***
*** Two large whale's teeth Undecorated, of almost matching form - both 17 cm ***
*** A brass cased marine stick barometer, early 20th century. Engraved: 'J.J.B.L.M. 16-22, R. N. Desterro, Lisbon', with brass gimbal mount. Height 95 cm ***
*** 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 ***
*** Whaley Hartlepool 'Improved Sympiesometer', a sympiesometer is a type of barometer based on the compression of hydrogen gas for more accurate readings. The mercury thermometer is needed to calculate the expansion or contraction of the fluid in the… ***
*** A General Fitzroy barometer, including storm glass and thermometer, height: 102 cm ***
*** A collection of 9 antique apothecary jars, comprising of 2 Bristol blue jars with stoppers, 5 ribbed green jars with stoppers, and 2 clear jars with stoppers. Heights 17 cm to 21.5 cm note with original Chemists labels ***
*** Field Surgical kit early 20th century, by W H Hutchinson Sheffield. First World War. Comprising of various instruments in a fitted wooden box. ***
*** A mounted leopard skin pelt, with felt Backing, mid 20th century. Length 220 cm ***
*** A Pharmacists Chemist bottle and associated, Medicinal accessories collection, c.1900-1950's, including variety of Australian manufactures and retailers, many with original labels and boxes ***
*** French mahogany wall Barometer, c.1840's, engraved silvered dial. Height 91 cm ***
*** Harris & Sons London, 'Day Or Night' telescope 19th century, brass and mahogany. Length extends 28 cm-85 cm ***
*** A Bausch & Lomb large compound microscope, c.1930's, with original box, key, and accessories. Height 37.5 cm (box) ***
*** A Georgian inlaid mahogany Scottish banjo. Barometer, c.1820's, makers stamp: F. Vago, Glasgow, with silvered metal dial, central circular mirror, mercury thermometer. Height 99 cm ***
*** A French copper and brass spirit still, Alembic Esteve 19th century Owner States complete and working condition, height: 122 cm Provenance: Owned by an Industrial Chemist, J a Newman from about 1910, Queen St. Claremont ***
*** Three whale teeth, undecorated the largest 15 cm ***
*** West Australian Interest painted pearl shells mid 20th century four decorated pearl shells depicting Broome pearling luggers and north West coastline Heights: 16 cm - 17 cm ***
*** (i) brass telescope, 19th century. Length 46.5 cm. (II) brass telescope, c.1900, likely military. Length 15 cm. (III) brass steam whistle, late 19th century. Height 15.8 cm ***
*** A group of six whales teeth mid 20th century various Lengths: 10 cm - 18 cm ***
*** A mahogany cased Maritime sextant, early 20th century. The mahogany case has a retailers plaque, 'Dobbie Mcinnes Ltd. Opticians, 57 Bothwell St. Glasgow'. Later retailed Amsterdam 1949, with impressed stamp 'Martin & Co. Antwerp', with accessories, spare… ***
*** Replogle 16' 'World Classic' globe made in the USA, featuring the topography in relief, resting on a iron tripod stand. 112 cm ***
*** A French copper and brass spirit still, an Alambic Esteve, 19th century, constructor F. Besnard, 28 Rue Geoffrey Lasnier, Paris. High: 122 cm Provenance: Owned by an Industrial Chemist, J a Newman, Queen St. Claremont, from 1910. 97 cm ***
*** A modern Leitz binocular microscope with inbuilt illumination, 5 lens revolving nosepiece, plus other parts located in a drawer within the fitted carry case. Appears complete. Includes various manuals and instruction books ***
*** A group of six whales teeth mid 20th century various Lengths: 10 cm - 18 cm ***
*** French vintage opera glasses featuring mother of pearl inlay into gilt brass body work. ***
*** R & J Beck London brass microscope c.1895 signed R.& J. Beck, Ltd., London 24880 on the base with mahogany case and two extra lenses height: 32.5 cm (box) ***
*** An antique boxed theodolite ***
*** Amethyst Geode, length 68 cm. ***
*** A Victorian oak stick barometer marked J. Hicks London, height 100 cm ***
*** A 19th century oak medical box complete with array of bottles, scales and notebook with notes on prescriptions, with carrying strap ***
*** French brass Maritime telescope, late 19th century, with makers mark 'Charlet Aine Opticien Au Havre', with later fitted leather case. Length 51 cm ***
*** Three ivory whales teeth. Lengths 12.5 cm. 13.5 cm. 13.8 cm total weight 556grams ***
*** A World War II German mahogany case Barograph Likely manufactured by Lufft, Stuttgart, with brass plaque, 'German Eagle, M, 349/OBS', with pen and ink bottle. Height 16.5 cm. Width 28 cm. Depth 13.5 cm ***
*** A travel microscope, accessories & slides bearing the maker's name 'J Swift, London' includes a box of over a hundred glass slides bearing insects and other samples. A rare find. 18.5 cm ***
*** A vintage 8 inch globe mounted on a turned timber base the globe, metal. Height 52 cm by, Replogle globes USA ***
*** Three marine ivory whales teeth, Purchased Albany c.1960-1970's. Lengths 13.5 cm-15 cm, total weight 733grams ***
*** An Edwardian apothecary cabinet oak construction. Double glazed doors with four drawers and various shelves. Wall hang or freestanding. 57 x 53 x 19 cm ***
*** A Victorian brass microscope with box and some accessories mid to late 19th century makers stamp to base J. H. Steward? London, height 34 cm ***
*** Rosewood banjo Barometer, c.1850, mercury filled. Height 94 cm ***
*** Two taxidermy pheasants, each mounted on naturalistic wooden plinths ***
*** Brass Maritime telescope, c.1900, with makers stamp Newbold & Bulford Ltd London. Length 27 cm ***
*** Victorian tortoiseshell and leather hearing piece an old medical device from the mid 1800's. ***
*** A Victorian sterling silver cased pair of opera glasses decorated with embossed scrolled foliate and assayed in London 1909. With leather box, length 11.2 cm, width 6 cm (A/F) ***
*** An antique boxed microscope by E.Leitz (German) ***
*** Unique pocket barometer antique English steel cased barometer with open dial and fitted leather case. Circa 1900s. ***
*** Antique taxidermy deer head Probable Roe deer, 9 point, mounted on a wooden shield shaped plinth. ***
*** Must de Cartier spectacles complete with frames, lenses, case, packaging box and documentation. Frames in gold plated steel. ***
*** Must de Cartier spectacles complete with frames, lenses, case, packaging box and documentation. Frames in gold plated titanium. With spare Cartier case. ***
*** A sterling silver mount and brass pair binoculars hallmarked Birmingham 1885 marked Le jockey club Paris, with fitted case width 12 cm ***
*** A pair of large whale teeth length 17 cm, 15.8 cm ***
*** A mounted zebra skin pelt, with felt Backing, mid 20th century. Length 310 cm ***
*** 5 x Australian bottles i) Codd: blue top Crowder & Letchford Perth & Freo. II) Codd: R. Mackey & Co. Ltd Kalgoorlie III) Codd: Evan Rowlands Ballarat IV) Crown Seal: Thomas Stokes Bunbury V) Chemist Apothecaries Company Perth & Fremantle ***
*** An ammonite (Cephalopoda) marine fossil This ammonite fossil was found in Baden-Wuttemberg Germany near Stuttgart. It is embedded in black stone (oil slate) and had been dated over 175 million years old. It is an original specimen and comes with… ***
*** Four whales teeth (thought to be from sperm whales), from Pt. Cloates Whaling station, W.A, length 13, 15 cm each ***
*** Art Deco magnifying glass Loop set in platinum c.1930's, decorated with engraved Deco stylised designs. Length 8.5 cm ***
*** Mid-20th century vintage Smith & Sons Kelvin Hughes division marine sextant with wooden box includes chart attached beneath lid with telescope data. No. 26871. Height 15 cm, width 28 cm ***
*** Pocket barometer antique French steel cased barometer with leather fitted case. Signed Morlot Maury Paris. Circa 1900s. ***
*** A Bausch & Lomb jug handle microscope, c.1950, with original box, key, and accessories. Height 36 cm (box) ***
*** Natural History: fish fossil Receipt States 120 million years old length 25.4 cm Provenance: Westway Pty Ltd, Gemfossil & mineral Supplies, Western Australia ***
*** Pocket barometer antique French steel cased barometer with leather fitted case. Circa 1900s. ***
*** Large oval magnifying glass having a silver framed edge, which is sand-wedged between an oval shaped tortoise shell front and back section and having silver fitted frame. Dimensions 83 x 61 cm. ***
*** 'Sestrel' hand bearing compass by Henry Brown & Son Ltd. London fitted with a wet card compass having cardinal points & sight ing prism in case with Company logo plaque attached to the door panel. Early 20th century. Height 30.5 cm (case) ***
*** An oak banjo style wall barometer, c.1900. Height 76 cm ***
*** A mother of pearl Magnifier glass, late 19th century, an oval shaped mother of pearl cased magnifier on a swivel pin, framed in silver with silver mounts. Length 7.5 cm. Width 5 cm ***
*** Watchmakers Lathe, a late 19th century London made lathe. Possibly foot driven. Includes many fittings and blades. ***
*** Six sperm whale teeth Collected Albany c.1960's various Lengths: 11.5 cm - 14 cm ***
*** A Waddington's circular slide Rule, 'Lord's Calculator' made circa nickel plated case (AF-case wear verso) dial marked 'Lord's Calculator, R. Waddington, Coventry'. Diameter 7 cm ***
*** Vintage deer antlers mounted on a wooden shield shaped base and having 16 point spread. ***