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Auction House:
Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** Troughton & Simms, London. Triple extension brass wand timber telescope inscribed 'Presented at the public Examination on the 12th June 1851 to gentleman Cadet Henry R. Thuillier by the Hon'ble court of Directors of the East India Company as a mark of the… ***
*** A taxidermied bird display in case, 19th century, 54 cm high, 45 cm wide, 30 cm deep ***
*** A pair of kangaroo skin rugs with original brown felt backing, late 19th century, 165 x 175 cm ***
*** Opal mineral specimen of impressive proportions, 30 cm across ***
*** An antique expanding telescope by Broadhurst Clarkson & Co Ltd., of London, with original leather fittings, extends to an impressive 105 cm long ***
*** Aviation: two leather pilots caps, googles in case and arm band barometer, World War I period ***
*** An antique wall barometer mounted in a finely carved oak frame, dial marked 'Kilpatrick & Co. London & Melbourne', 19th century, 48 cm high overall ***
*** Gunthers chain antique measure, 66 feet long in one hundred links, used up until the 1870s as a standard measure for surveying land ***
*** An antique sea turtle shell, late 19th, early 20th century, 49 x 44 cm ***
*** Glass Carboy plain, hollow glass stopper filled with blue liquid, 60 cm tall ***
*** Carved and pierced Nautilus shell 'Australia' c1900, the shiny outer surface is similar to mother of pearl. The carving & pierced work is exquisite. 'Australia' is carved at the back and below the name, a profile of an Aboriginal man. ***
*** Fossil Fish, Dastilbe from the late Cretaceous period, located Santana formation Cera, Brazil. With certificate of authenticity ***
*** Three shells on stands, the largest 24 cm across ***
*** An expanding telescope, leatherbound brass by 'J.H. Steward, 406-66 Strand, & 55, Cornhill, London. Maker', 19th century, expands to 80 cm ***
*** A pocket expanding brass telescope by 'Thomas Jones, 62 Charing Cross, London', 19th century, 64 cm expanded ***
*** Dr Brewster patent kaleidoscope red morocco leather covered case with ormolu escutcheon plate and maker's badge to the lid, circa 1860, (lacking contents); together with an Art Deco shagreen and ivory covered cigarette box, (2 items), the larger 6 cm high… ***
*** Carl Werner antique wall barometer in oak case, dial marked, Carl Werner & Co. Melbourne, 19th century, 57 cm high ***
*** Barograph: by Negretti and Zambra of London, walnut and bevelled glass case with drawer containing spare paper. VG condition ***
*** Bird taxidermy display in original glass dome, 19th century, 25 cm high ***
*** Glass Carboy pear shaped, plain flame type stopper, 55 cm tall in fine condition ***
*** A walrus tusk and sperm whale's tooth, 19th century, 21 cm and 13 cm high ***
*** An antique taxidermy kingfisher in original glass dome display, 19th century, 39 cm high ***
*** Microscope: Leitz Wetzlar Microscope [#148610], 29 cm high, lacquered brass and steel, circa 1911 ***
*** An antique sperm whale tooth, 19th century, 12.5 cm high.. Provenance: Private Collection, Hobart, Tasmania. ***
*** World War I period expanding telescope with leather bindings and case, broad arrow stamp, expands to 80.5 cm long ***
*** An antique American 7 inch standard globe on turned oak stand by Replogle globes of Chicago, 38 cm high ***
*** Two Australian police coshes, one with steel bar and weighted interior covered with animal tail leather hide, the second with a spiral whale baleen shaft with lead filled and woven bulb ends, with leather wrist strap, late 19th century, the largest 34 cm… ***
*** Double glass Carboy cylindrical style, wide glass stopper, 60 cm tall in very good condition ***
*** Lemaire Fabi mother of pearl opera glasses, c1900 in original pink velvet lined evening carrying bag. In near mint condition ***
*** Large operating theatre overhead mounted light, removed from Dental Hospital operating theatre ***
*** An English theodolite with broad arrow mark stamped 'H.O.B. 429', 27 cm high, 38 cm long ***
*** Gaunt French opera glasses, mother of pearl and gilt metal in original silk lined leather case marked 'Made in Paris for T. Gaunt, Melbourne', 19th century, T. Gaunt & Co. French opera glasses, mother of pearl and gilt metal in original silk lined leather… ***
*** An antique mahogany apothecary box with red velvet compatment interior with assorted bottles, accompanied with a hand written note 'This was a medical chest belonging to the late Father J.P. Lynch who came to Australia from Ireland in the 1890's and who… ***
*** Hammonds 9' terrestrial globe, circa 1920 ***
*** J. Halden & Co. Ltd. London & Manchester 1915, No 12. brass drawing protractor with magnifying loupe housed in a polished mahogany case with broad arrow mark, circa 1915, the case 17 cm wide, 13 cm deep ***
*** Chemist's Dispensing jars, 1885, assorted sizes 20 cm and 16 cm, red, black and gold leaf glass and printed labels, many with full polished pontils and stoppers. Fine condition. (21) ***
*** Ramsden Leather bound brass single draw telescope engraved 'Ramsden, London, W.M.S.P.M. 4/2/64', mid 19th century, in unassociated brown box, 75 cm long ***
*** Leitz: Binoculars Trinovid 8x32 B 130m/1000m Cut Away for retail display, 1974, with original felt lined plastic box ***
*** An antique pocket barometer by Arnold Ryde, 19th century, 6.5 cm high ***
*** Spectacles, five antique and vintage pairs in cases ***
*** Barograph antique English example in oak case with bevelled glass, by 'Thomas Armstrong & brother, of Manchester', 19th century, 23 cm high, 37 cm wide, 23 cm deep ***
*** An antique sperm whale tooth, 19th/20th century, a€‹17 cm high ***
*** A giant clam shell, early 20th century, 48 cm across ***
*** Philips 12 Inch Popular Celestial Globe' with brass mounts on bakelite base, circa 1920, 40 cm high, 30 cm diameter ***
*** Philips British Empire Globe' on turned ebonised stand, crica 1920, 35 cm high, 19 cm diameter ***
*** An early pair of leather bound brass binoculars, 19th century, 26 cm long ***
*** An antique telescope on stand, brass with ebonized finish, 19th century, 172 cm long, 45 cm high ***
*** A taxidermied shoulder mounted Samba deer, 20th century, 108 cm high, 41 cm across ***
*** A pair of World War II period Navy spotters binoculars with broad arrow mark, 35 cm long ***
*** An antique English 8 inch wheel barometer in mahogany case with ebony and boxwood stringing and swan neck pediment, circa 1880, 97 cm high, 26 cm wide ***
*** Samba deer mounted antlers on timber shield, early 20th century, 80 x 49 cm ***
*** Negretti & Zambra antique English pocket barometer in sterling silver case, 19th century, bezel 5 cm, 7.5 cm high overall ***
*** Magic lantern slide viewer, originally candle power now wired for electricity. Brass adjustable lens and mahogany body ***
*** World War I Stereoscope View Cards and Viewer, assorted scenes of battlefields involved in the War including a very rare and interesting Bird's Eye View of a French Village taken from an 'roplane. Unusual for the time. All in very good condition and in… ***
*** Ammonite Fossil, unidentified species, Jurassic period (circa 180 million years old) from Madagascar. ***
*** Chemist's dispensing jar 1870, heraldic white leaf label with printing, all in reasonable condition with stoppers, some chipping to rims, polished pontil to bottom. (7) ***
*** Clear glass display cylinder very decorative 60 cm tall ***
*** Fish fossil, Knightia, Eocene period (approx. 50 million years old) from Wyoming, USA ***
*** Dollard telescope, extra eyepiece and levelling tripod, a 3 draw field signalling telescope by Dollond London, produced during the first quarter of the 20th century by Dollond of London, the large 6 cm objective lens delivers a powerful 30 X sharp, clear… ***
*** Ammonite: Opalescent, unidentified species, Jurassic period approximately 180 million years old, found in Madagascar, with certificate of authenticity. ***
*** Taxidermied kookaburras (2). Fair/Good condition. ***
*** Various bottles: Mix of tonic and dispensing bottles in brown glass. Various large to middle sizes. (13) ***
*** Negretti and Zambra bearing compass in cedar box with brass fittings, stamped 'Negretti & Zambra, London, C.M.O. 20', the box 18 cm high, 23.5 cm wide, 21.5 cm deep. ***
*** Carter & Werner Australian pocket binoculars, 19th century., Henry Carter and Carl Werner 'Jeweller, Opticians and Importers of Optical instruments, Ballarat' started business in Lydiard Street Ballarat in the 1870s with great success and soon expanded to… ***
*** Medical equipment: mechanical 'VeeDee' vibrator, by J.E. Garratt, London, 1900-1915. Length 38.5 cm. The 'VeeDee' vibratory massager claimed to cure colds, digestive complaints and flatulence through 'Curative vibration'. ***
*** Chemist's dispensing bottles with polished pontils, heraldic shaped white leaf labels, in good condition all with stoppers. (7) ***
*** Homeopathic Medicine chest in wooden box, c.1900s, 'Leath & Ross, England. Complete in mint condition. 27 x 19 x 8 cm ***
*** An antique whale's tooth, 19h century, 16.5 cm high ***
*** Taxidermied barn owl. Fair/Good condition. ***
*** Fossil Fish, Diplomystus dentatus from the Eocene period approximately 50 million years old, located in Green River Wyoming USA ***
*** Antique English pocket surveyor's or draftsman's set in shagreen case, late 18th century, 18 cm high ***
*** Nishimura Seisakusho mercury stick barometer, 20th century, 118 cm high ***
*** Opium pharmacist jar, French hand-painted porcelain, most likely Limoges, late 19th century, 30 cm high ***
*** Leitz: Accessories group including two Lvfoo focal magnifiers, Pegoo magnifier, Mikas Micro-Ibso attachment, Calos auto release attached to Giibr wire release prism and Giift wire release, Calos automatic release, Oores rotating stage, Makam microscope… ***
*** An antique English banjo barometer, 19th century, 95 cm high ***
*** An antique aneroid banjo barometer in timber case, 19th century, 82 cm high. ***
*** World War I binoculars in original leather case, stamped 'W. Swart. 1917, no. 27734, H. 20 Man' ***
*** An antique English banjo barometer, mahogany case with marquetry inlay, 19th century, 96 cm high ***
*** Fossils and mineral specimens including trilobite, the largest 12 cm across ***
*** A taxidermied mountain duck, 20th century, 38 cm high ***
*** An antique pocket barometer, 19th century, 5.5 cm high overall ***
*** Six pairs of vintage binoculars in tan and brown leather cases, 20th century ***
*** Six pairs of vintage binoculars, 20th century ***
*** A British wall barometer mounted in wooden propeller, mid 20th century, 111 cm high ***
*** Telescope: Crichton (London) 3-draw telescope c1875. Brass and wood with lens cover. Small chip to glass, wear to wood. Overall in good condition. Overall length open 80 cm, closed 23 cm. ***
*** Fish fossil, Diplomystus, Eocene period (approx. 50 million years old) from Wyoming, USA ***
*** Vintage dentist's chair together with a foot pedal powered dental drill. (2 items) ***
*** An English pocket barometer by J. Hicks of London in original leather case, 19th century, 7 cm high ***
*** Sawfish bill (rostrum) mounted in shadowbox frame, mid 20th century, 40 cm long, 160 x 22 cm overall ***
*** An antique pocket barometer with retailer's details on the dial 'Flavelle Bros. & Roberts, Sydney & Brisbane', 19th century, 5.5 cm high overall ***
*** An English aneroid banjo barometer in oak case, 19th century, 96 cm high ***
*** A sea turtle shell, early 20th century 44 x 37 cm ***
*** An antique sperm whale tooth with rich 19th century patination 12 cm high ***
*** An antique eggcup made from turned whale's tooth, 19th century 8.5 cm high ***
*** A giant clam shell, north Queensland origin, early 20th century, 33 cm wide ***
*** An antique English pocket barometer with compass and mercury thermometer in original leather case, 19th century, thermometer glass broken. 7 cm high including crown ***