Two Japanese bronze hibachi. Inscribed with 1953 dedication from World Leaders' Meeting concerning rehabilitation of Japan post World War II. Both double handled, with various foliage cartouches, on wooden bases. Height 39 & 29 cm diameter 52 cm and 68 cm
Circa 1890 photo album, Japan & china. 60 large format (20 x 26 cm) hand tinted photographs. 3 Hong Kong views, plus 57 Japanese landscapes, temples & citizens.
A Japanese lacquered wood display cabinet, early 20th century, surmounted by an impressive pediment depicting a dragon and two phoenix, supported on a separate base with a deeply carved apron of exotic flowers, 216 cm high, 116 cm wide and 57 cm deep. *for
A Victorian Minton stone china 'Amherst Japan' pattern dinner service, comprising: six dinner plates, six entree plates, six bowls, two covered tureens and three large serving platters, all decorated in the typical maner with jardinieres filled with flower
Yamato (Japan): Pax Golden View camera [#33632], c1952-55, deluxe version of the Pax, with green leather covering and all metal parts gold-coloured. In original box with instructions.
Yamato (Japan): Pax (1) c1952 35 mm camera [#10786] with Luminor f3.5 45 mm lens and maker's green leather Erc. Also, a Samoca 35 and a Samoca 35-II, the latter in maker's leather Erc. (3 cameras).
Suzuki Optical Co. (Japan): Camera-Lite, c1954, cigarette-lighter miniature spy camera which looks like a Zippo lighter. This example marketed in the U.S. by Continental. (Maxwell Smart would have been proud to own one!).
Showa Kogaku (Japan): Gemflex, c1949, sub-miniature Tlr [#2811 'Made in Occupied Japan'] for 14 x 14 mm on standard 'Midget' paper-backed rollfilm (1 present); with Gem f3.5 25 mm lens.
Riken Optical (Japan): Golden Ricoh 16, c1957, sub-miniature camera for 10 x 14 mm exposures on 16 mm film; with Ricoh f3.5 25 mm lens (with cap) in maker's leather Erc.
Petal Kogaku Co. (Japan): Petal, round-body sub-miniature camera, c1948, with film magazine and film can containing unexposed film discs. The camera & the darkroom loading can marked 'Made in Occupied Japan'. (3 items).
Minolta (Japan): Minolta Prod 20's retro-design rangefinder camera, 1990,[#29469] with Minolta f4.5 35 mm lens with cap; in original box with carry bag and documentation.
Megahouse (Japan): Hasselblad Swc, 2002, miniature model [#00120] of the classic camera, including top-mounted accessory finder. Uses standard Minox cartridges for 8 x 11 mm exposures. With 'Sharan Mini Classic Camera Collection' plate on back. In plastic
Maruso Trading Co. (Japan): Top Camera, c1965, sub-miniature bakelite camera with metal front and back and finished to look like an all-metal camera; in original box with maker's plastic Erc. Also, a Tynar, c1950 sub-miniature camera styled like a tiny mov
Mamiya Camera Co. (Japan): Mamiya Super 16, c1949, early version marked 'Made in Occupied Japan' on back; in maker's leather case; a Mamiya-16 Automatic, c1959. Also, a Feinwerktechnik (Germany) Mec-16 sub-miniature camera (black with black leather) c1958,
C.M.C. (Japan): Sub-miniature 'Hit' type camera with gold coloured metal parts; in maker's leather Erc. Also, an example in chrome finish with red leatherette. (2 cameras).
Chiyoda Kogaku (Japan): Konan-16 Automat, c1950, 16 mm sub-miniature camera [#29744] in chrome; with Rokkor f3.5 25 mm fixed focus lens. Film cartridge present, together with maker's leather swing case.
Binoca (Japan): Binoca Picture Binocular, c1950, 16 mm sub-miniature camera (with cassette present) built into opera glasses [#73010]. Bicon f4.5 40 mm lens (with cap) and brackets for neck cord.
Japanese woodblock prints the Tokaido fifty three stations by Hiroshigo This edition dated July 1926 with original box the Tokaido (literally, the eastern sea road) was the main road of feudal Japan. It ran for roughly five hundred kilometres between the o
A massive museum quality Japanese porcelain map of Japan charger, probably Edo mark and period Tempo reign (1830-1843), commonly referred to as Imari, decorated with an underglaze blue map of Japan in low relief in the cavetto showing two panels of calligr
Len Castle, rare early rectangular stoneware dish, impressed with a flower design, impressed initials to the base. Length 31 cm, This dish was one of a small number which were made for Len Castle s first exhibition in Japan in 1967.
Overseas Matches: rare group including 1963 Geelong v Melbourne in San Francisco; 1975 North Melbourne v Papua New Guinea ; 1986 Hawthorn v Carlton in Japan; 1987 'Battle of Britain' Carlton v North Melbourne. Fair/VG. (18)
Col Levy glazed pottery jug, approx 36 cm high Levy, Col. Col Levy was born in Sydney in 1933.He studied industrial arts at Sydney Teachers College and ceramics at East Sydney Technical College.in 1957 he spent a year workshop training with Ivan McMeekin a
Mashiko (20th century) USA, Japan #42 1974 + #92 1980 + #72 1977 (3), each Silkscreen ed. AP + 32/35 + 18/38, each signed & dated lower right. Provenance: Medialia gallery, New York. Private Collection, Sydney 52 x 67 cm, 46 x 62 cm, 69 x 26 cm. Exhibition
Olympic & sports pins/badges: collection in case & tin (249 pins), mainly Olympic pins c1956-2006, with some of the sought after team pins - noted Australia, Canada, Japan, Finland & Colombia; also pins for grand Prix, AFL, Fifa, Commonwealth Games, etc. P
MAP - Santini, Francois. L'Asie divisee en ses, principaux Etats, assujette aux observations, astronomiq. Venice, M. Remondini, c.1784, engraved map, depicting central divisions of Asia; from the Mediterranean to Japan and south to the East Indies. Partial
Orpheus musical cylinder jewellery box, manufactured by Sanko Seiki Mfg. Co. Ltd. Japan, the wooden case is brass corner bound and finished in high gloss varnish, the cylinder movement plays two Beethoven tunes Symphony no 5 Schiksal and Symphony no 9 Chor
White metal Japanese model of a left foot shoe. Complete with original cotton laces. Marked 'Japan' on the inside heel, probably dates from c. 1920. For use as either a card holder or paperweight. Length 14 cm
Exceptionally rare 17th or early 18th century copy of a Chinese Kraak design dish, with floral borders and panels. The underside with underglaze blue vines and a central encased cross mark. Three spur marks which separated the plate from the one below duri
Rare Bandai (Japan) 343 Ford flower delivery wagon friction tinplate, aqua with chrome fender and bumper, rubber tyres, Ford hubs, 'Flowers for Gracious Living' to sides, 'Flowers' to boot, 'Ford lasts Longer' to side doors, yellow interior (E-M box VG-E)
Asahi-ATC model Pet (Japan) Toyota Masterline 21, metallic blue, dark yellow interior, silver radiator and bumpers, spun hubs, black plastic tyres, unboxed (E)
Cherryca Phenix (Japan) no. 7 Ford Falcon, circa early 1960s, two-tone metallic blue and cream, plated detail, white hubs, grey tyres, slight perishing to tyres, in illustrated green, yellow and red box (E box G)
Cherryca Phenix (Japan) Hino Contessa Phe-1, salmon pink, red interior, white steering wheel, silver detailing, whitewall black plastic tyres, black chassis (E box G)
Cherryca Phenix (Japan) 24 Prince Gloria 4-door saloon, black body, green interior, cream spun hubs with chrome centres - name in English scratched to grey tin base, in yellow lift off lid box (E-M box G)
Rare Taiseiya Micropet (Japan) no.17 Datsun light van with friction, beige with brown and silver trim, chrome hubs, whitewall tyres, in colourful illustrated box (E box G) Provenance: Ex Lot 887, 12 & 13 September, 2008, Collectoys, France
Books, (4) 'Fifty Enthralling Stories of the Mysterious East,' ed. The Sheik A. Abdulla, published Odhams; 'Myths of China and Japan,' by Donald A. Mackenzie; 'Island of Bali,' by Miguel Cobarrubias, published New York, 1937; 'Recherches Sur Les Monnaies D
Four Helicopters, including Toplay (Japan) tinplate battery operated super flying police helicopter; Nomura highway patrol friction powered Bell 47 plastic and tinplate helicopter; and 2 x plastic helicopter models (VG-M boxes F-E) (4)
Bandai (Japan) police auto cycle, battery operated tinplate motorcycle with plastic policeman figure, fraying to wire, repair to hand control, untested, repair to box lid (G-VG box F)
1960s-80s Qantas travel posters, size 64 x 100 cm for Japan; size 36 x 50 cm (7) for Australia, Pacific Islands, India, Greece, Vienna, Malaysia & America; size 31 x 49 cm (3) for Southern Cross Route, Sydney direct & London direct. Condition A/B. (11 item
Comme Des Garcons, Navy fitted high waist skirt, with pin stripes and belt, size M, together with a Matsuda, Nicole Tokyo Japan, black evening jacket with petal design hem, 100% polyester (2)
A small Japanese Akasuke cloisonne vase, first quarter 20th century, of baluster form with metal mounts, the red pigeon blood vase with clear enamel applied to a stippled metal base and relief designs of bamboo, and decorated with a continuous border of op
Travel Posters: c1935 Czech National Railways 'Karlstejn Castle/Czechoslovakia', artwork by Yiri Kojina, lithographed in colours (62 x 100 cm); c1960s Japan Tourist Association (2) - 'Jet By Boac, Japan, Great Buddha of Todaiji Temple, Nara' & 'Jet By Boac
A Dr Wall Worcester plate, circa 1760-70, of octagonal form with a recessed bowl, the whole decorated in 'Japan Pattern' rocky landscapes and florals upon fan shaped and circular reserves, a central roundel conforming, all upon a mottled blue ground with g
Meiko (Japan) future car friction powered tinplate, red and cream outer, green headlights, one headlight broken and detached with bubble roof; and Yonezawa friction powered Cadillac, red outer, clear windows and movable windscreen wipers (G-E boxes G) (2)
Bandai (Japan) 767 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Sedan, metallic blue with white roof and lithographed wood grain dashboard and interior, detached steering wheel (E box G-VG) 29 cm long
Bandai (Japan) 657 camping trailer with Ford station wagon, including green, blue and yellow caravan with dog decals and 2 x chairs and picnic table, and red Ford with cream roof (VG-E box F)
Shoji Hamada, a large and impressive stoneware dish, wax resist sugar cane decoration, tenmoku glaze, together with a matching stand. Diameter 32 cm. Provenance: John Patrick Collection, Exhibited at the Pan Pacific Arts Festival in Christchurch February 1
Shoji Hamada, rectangular stoneware bottle vase, press moulded, tenmoku glaze. Height 20 cm. Provenance: John Patrick collection. Exhibited at the Pan Pacific Arts Festival in Christchurch February 1965 at the Canterbury Museum: Shoji Hamada, Intangible Cu
1960s-80s Qantas travel posters, size 64 x 100 cm for Japan; size 36 x 50 cm (7) for Australia, Pacific Islands, India, Greece, Vienna, Malaysia & America; size 31 x 49 cm (3) for Southern Cross Route, Sydney direct & London direct. Condition A/B. (11 item
Nikkor-P.C F/2.5 10.5 cm. Lens no. 813969 Nippon Kogaku, Japan; Rangefinder-Fit, with Lenshood, front and back caps, in maker's leather case, inspection card, in maker's box, condition: 2
Korean War: c1953-54 range of Royal Australian Regiment items relating to the Korean War, consisting of: Royal Aust. Regiment Embroidery in coloured silk on black fabric with blue backing, text includes 'Inchon, Seoul, PUSAn, Kapeong. (signed) Billy Stanle
Two Tomica (Japan) Dandy models, including VW John Cool Icecream van, blue and white; and Citroen American Freezer van, salmon pink and white (E-M boxes VG-E) (2)
Four model Pet models (Japan), including 30 Mazda Familia, metallic blue with pale blue interior; 2 x 29 Contessa; and 26 Hino Contessa 1300 (VG-E boxes E-M) (4)
A Japanese four panel screen with lacquer frame with black silk & gold fabric on front reverse of paper. Provenance: A gentlemen who lived in Japan first half of 20th century. Height 100 cm, panels 66 cm
A Japanese scroll with a lake and mountain scene with two fishermen, silk mount & original wood box. Condition: one bone terminal missing. Provenance: A gentlemen who lived in Japan first half of 20th century
39 stereoscopic views of Japan, makers including Underwood & Underwood, views including charming Geishas at dinner, Japanese landscape Gardening, Expert workmen Creating Equisite designs in cloisonne
Rugby Players Touring Ties (5), five Rugby Tour Ties - Japan (Australia 1975)/ England (1975)/ FIR/ Rugby World Cup 1987/ All Blacks Australian Tour 1988