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Auction House:
Davidson Auctions
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** Book, John Gale 'Trout fishing on the Goodradigbee' 1904. A.M. Fallick Observer Printery Queanbeyan NSW. Complete, very rare with only a few copies printed for private circulation, 18 cm ***
*** Tiger Hunt diorama. Includes Marlborough painted white metal figures of four elephants with mahouts and hunters, lone beater, three tigers and scenery. Displayed in velvet lined antique glazed case with rear door. Length 67 cm, height 33 cm, depth 32 cm ***
*** Coco De Mer, length 33 cm ***
*** 19th century vitrine of coral & artefacts. Collection of many coral varieties & Pacific artefacts, including Scrimshaw nautilus & nautilus basket. Also a lime spatula, finely caned hair comb & carved stone water dropper. Provenance: Collected by Pacific &… ***
*** 1920s oak dental cabinet. Combination of shallow drawers and cupboards with later black glass worktop. Height 145 cm. Width 91 cm. Diameter 40 cm ***
*** Early Papua New Guinea bird of paradise head and tail ***
*** Two ivory tusks. Morley described these as 'Victorian pacifiers,' one a pleasant finish, the other more brutish with animal skin finish. Length 35 cm & 43 cm (2) ***
*** Early glass dome containing taxidermied birds. 6 birds, including bird of Paradise. On wooden stand. Estate late Douglas Osborne Hawke. Height 85 cm. (total) ***
*** Cased Zeiss head Magnifiers. ***
*** Cheetah or Ocelot pelt, mounted on a board ***
*** Two Oriental carved mother of pearl shells, each with carved scenes. Diameter 19 cm (average) ***
*** Tripod mounted telescope. Brass construction, single draw, marked Burke & Jones Bristol no.32. C.1910. Estate late Douglas Osborne Hawke. Length 84 cm ***
*** Two large 19th century sperm whale teeth. Showing good age patina and some minor age cracks. Length 19 cm, and 16 cm ***
*** 18th century simple microscope & 1 microscope lens. Each with an ivory handle, in a shagreen covered case. (65 x 26 x 20 mm) & lens (59 x 12 x 15 mm) Nb export restricted. ***
*** New Guinea Bird of Paradise, preserved skin, splint mounted, black, dark rust and iridescent head ***
*** Victorian R McAdam, Dumfries mercury stick barometer. Combination thermometer. Ivory plate to top, mahogany body. Label noting repair 1968. Length 92 cm ***
*** Rare Coco de Mer bowl or bailer. Cut and carved nut with crenellated edge. Old use patina. Seychelles. Length 33 cm ***
*** Megolodon (giant shark) tooth. St Helena sound, south Carolina, USA. Length 15 cm. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth. ***
*** Pair late Victorian binoculars, presented as bravery award. Engraved inscription: ""Awarded by the Royal shipwreck relief and Humane Society of N.S.W. To William Rogers Manager Mt Kembla Colliery N.S.W. For his bravery on the occasion of the explosion at… ***
*** New Guinea Bird of Paradise, preserved part bird (head, shoulder and wings), rust, dark brown and green plumage, also wing section of another bird ***
*** Meteorite from Henbury, NT. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth. Length 11 cm, width 330g ***
*** Benzie of Cowes stick barometer. Oak cased with ivorine top ledger with two days indexing. Bears ivory plaque, 'Presented By Lieut. General C. Haring, July 1889.'. Length 92 cm ***
*** 9 Prs early eye glasses and cases. 1 monocle. Various with tinted lenses ***
*** Large Pacific turtle shell. Length 87 cm ***
*** Early Victorian mercury dial barometer. Walnut veneer case by S & F Hettish, Exeter. Features remotely set comparison indicator. Complete but needs recommissioning. Estate late Douglas Osborne Hawke. Height 90 cm ***
*** C. 1850 Negretti and Zambra wheel barometer. Walnut banjo style case, mercury wheel barometer and thermometer. Silver dial bears retailer's name Joseph Cafsera & Co.of Dudley. Length 100 cm ***
*** 18th century four draw telescope with a Shargreen cover. 233 x 32 mm (closed) ***
*** Sikhote - Alin Meteorite from Russia (Siberia) 7 cm (approx.) Wt. 165g. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth. ***
*** Walnut table model stereoviewer. Includes photo magnifier. Small amount of damage. Functional ***
*** 18th century Surgical Instruments. Dental kit with seven tiny instruments in a shagreen covered case with a hook closure. 52 x 65 x 9 mm); & five small surgical knives each with a tortoishell protective covering, in a shagreen covered case with a push… ***
*** Walnut pharmacist's chest. Six drawers with painted glass labels. Height 50 cm. Width 51 cm. Diameter 31 cm ***
*** Victorian mercury dial barometer, including Hygrometer & alcohol thermometer. Mercury intact. Requires recommissioning. Estate late Douglas Osborne Hawke. Length 93 cm ***
*** Carved tooth female Totemic figure. Possibly African. Length 11 cm ***
*** Early Fahrenheit, thermometer. Cedar framed. 49 x 13 cm ***
*** 18th century ivory & brass spyglass. In a circular shagreen covered case, inscribed 'G. Adams London' (62 x 50 mm) Nb: export restricted. ***
*** Zeiss Art Deco chrome 'Ikon' desk barometer, rectangular top on a stepped circular base, height 16 cm ***
*** Meteorite from Mundrabilla, WA 7.5 cm (approx.) Wt. 229g. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth. ***
*** Antique elephant ivory tooth (Molar), circa early 1800s. Diameter 8 x 8 cm weight 189gm ***
*** Zebra skin. Splits and tears. Hide still flexible. Length 230 cm ***
*** West German black enamel and brass lorgnettes on 14ct yellow gold chain (chain 17g). West German black enamel and brass lorgnettes on 14ct yellow gold chain (chain 17g) . ***
*** Four various Papua New Guinea body ornaments. Including dog's tooth necklace; shell necklace;, and cowrie armlets, one marked 'Louisiade Archipelago.' length 62 cm (dogs tooth) ***
*** Wood cased Carl Zeiss brass microscope. 'Jena 23598,' calibrated 0.01 mm, case with key, 8 lenses. ***
*** Five 19th century apothecary jars. Two without lids. Height 26 cm ***
*** Box stereo view cards and viewer, including English fine Art Photographers Publishing Company; rose; H.C. White Company etc. Approx. 70 in total ***
*** Pair French Golmont guilloche opera glasses. Mother of pearl trim; original silk lined leather case ***
*** Western Arnhemland decorated large turtle shell. Eight aquatic animals and birds rendered in crosshatching, surmounted by foliage. Northern Territory, 1970's. Length 93 cm width 69 cm ***
*** Rapport Barograph Recording barometer. Aneroid barometer with clockwork recording drum. Cased with underdraw. Estate late Douglas Osborne Hawke. Height 24 cm. W38 cm. Diameter 24 cm ***
*** Two c.1900 cased sets of eye Testing Opticians Lenses. Earlier set by Curry and Paxton; and other by John Weiss; both of London. ***
*** Pair Carl Zeiss binoculars. 7 x 50B, individual eyepiece adjustment, in leather case. Series # 575894, 'Made in Germany.' ***
*** 18th century ivory & tortoise shell spyglass. By George Adams, London. In a shagreen covered case. (57 x 38 mm) ***
*** Papua New Guinea body ornaments. Including fofana; Asmat headhunter's tusk bracelet;, shell band; and two woven grass armbands. Length 31 cm (fofana) ***
*** Cased Bausch and Lomb brass microscope. Early quick change model with only One objective lens, two eyepieces. Height 38 cm. (case) ***
*** Early 19th century four draw brass & ivory spyglass. 'Smith Royal Exchange London' 39 x 48 mm (closed) N ***
*** Various chemist's compound bottles, including opium sedative, ammonia salts etc. Height 21 cm. (tallest) ***
*** Troughton & Simms brass Surveyors Transit. Wood cased, c1910s/20s. ***
*** Gargory Birmingham Surveyors brass Theodolite. Wooden box, with protractor. Weight 25 cm ***
*** Arnhem Land shield form bark. Central design surrounded by serpent, turtle, human figure and club. Mid 20th century, natural earth pigments on bark, 54 x 17 cm ***
*** 20 cedar mounted lantern slides and viewer, including animated; mechanical kaleidoscope and water wheel slides. Also, 9 smaller cedar slides ( 6.5in. X 3.5in.) of coloured transfer fables. 7 x 4 inches (largest) ***
*** C 1910 oak cased aneroid barometer. Large barometer and thermometer marked with retailer H. E. Finch, George St. Sydney. Functional. Height 80 cm ***
*** Pair of cased opera glasses with mother-of-pearl trimmed barrels and eyepieces, made by Pryor of Paris ***
*** Early 'W Macdonnell & Co, Sydney' barometer, of circular shape, brass cased; and with original leather case. Suspended plate needs adjustment ***
*** Early brass 6 section telescope. marked 'Tel. Sig Md Vi' and 'Sc Ltd.' (?) L 89 cm (fully extended) ***
*** Carved ivory whale tooth, with relief carving of a whale. Length 15 cm ***
*** Taxidermied young estuarine crocodile, collected in the 1960s ***
*** 19th century mahogany and brass three draw telescope. Engraved 'Silberrad, Aldgate London.' 37 cm (Extended) ***
*** Five various apothecary bottles. Four with glass labels. All stoppered. Height 24 cm ***
*** Circa 1910 cedar cased Opticians test set. Full set, with Mr H Abelman (Perth) flyer and business cards. No lens holder. Width 44 cm ***
*** Tiyoda travelling microscope ex Changi POW Camp. Compact model with rotating stage and hinged feet. Bears label, 'This Microscope Was Discovered Unused and in Its Original Packing in the Medical Stores at Changi P.O.W. Prison, Singapore; After the… ***
*** 7 Papuan Gulf bride price. Two clam shell rings and currency. Dia.10 cm (largest) ***
*** Victorian 3 drawer pocket telescope. Rosewood & gilt brass, length 41 cm (extended) ***
*** 18th century ivory & brass spyglass. 52 x 33 mm. Nb: export restricted. ***
*** 18th century three draw brass and mahogany telescope. Final draw disconnected, requires repair. Length 31 cm closed. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney. ***
*** Two early rolled gold Quizzing glasses & rolled gold lorgnette ***
*** Petrified wood, Kennedy range, 150km E of Carnarvon, WA. the white areas 'Peanut Wood' are where damage from the marine wood-boring bivalve shellfish Teredo has been replaced with agate. 23 x 16 cm. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth. ***
*** Dinosaur tooth (Spinosaurus), Taouz, Morocco. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth. ***
*** Early Dolland, London telescope. Later leather case. Missing glare shade ***
*** Early ceramic opium jar, with original label 'Syrup of Poppies/Poison Thomas Roper, Chemist Man, of Ross House, Ross'. Height 9 cm ***
*** 15C Navigational Polaris. Gimbal mounted compass card in German silver, body nickle plated. Later stand. Diameter 18 cm (card) ***
*** Pair of French aluminium opera glasses, bright cut decoration in the asthetic style. Made for Flavelle and Roberts Ltd, Sydney and London ***
*** Megolodon (giant shark) tooth. Temblar Formation, south Carolina, USA. Length 7.5 cm. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth. ***
*** Two pairs opera glasses. C.1910 cased French type; and Bushnell 3X with leather case. ***
*** Silver and marcasite lorgnette, and EP and black stone Art Deco brooch ***
*** 19th century pocket telescope. Three section. Length 42 cm, (extended) ***
*** Groote Eylandt carved canoe. Painted chevron; turtle decoration. Damage to prow. Probably mid 20th century. Length 56 cm ***
*** Sea turtle shell. Some delamination. Estate late Douglas Osborne Hawke. Length 62 cm ***
*** L Balerna of Halifax wall barometer. Sheraton Revival marquetry inlaid case. Height 95 cm ***
*** Edwardian oak barometer/thermometer. Aneroid barometer and coiled mercury capillary thermometer on architectural mount. As inspected - glass cracked to barometer. Height 102 cm ***
*** 19 piece part field microscope and travelling inkwell, 3 unbranded brass pieces including Eye piece in original box. Also, complete inkwell in gilded brass. Rubber stopper perished ***
*** Turtle shell. Length 39 cm ***
*** Oak wall barometer height 52 cm ***
*** 19th century 3 draw pocket telescope, length 41 cm (extended) ***
*** Arge silverplated magnifying glass. Diameter .10 cm ***
*** Pair of French opera glasses. Mother of pearl and brass. ***
*** Chinese Petrified wood stone form. On wooden stand. Height 20 cm. (total) ***
*** Various blue glass Medicine bottles, including early opium; double ended Dr Dettweiler; unopened Stevenson ink (?) etc. Height 24 cm. (ink) ***
*** Four various scientific Instruments, including early drum recorder; Designoscope;child's brass three draw telescope; and Fortephone hearing aid. Height 37 cm. (Recorder) ***