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A superb George III inlaid mahogany serpentine-sided partners-desk, attributable to Thomas Shearer, English, circa 1780. Provenance: Sand Hutton Hall, near York. UK. The Estate of the late Major Sir Robert James Milo Walker, Bart. Middlethorpe Lodge, previ

A Rene Lalique 'Grande Boule Lierre' exhibition vase, designed 1912, the frosted and clear glass vase shallow intaglio moulded with grey-patinated ivy, wheel-engraved 'Lalique', 35 cm high. Provenance: Acquired from Cecilia McNally, Brisbane, circa 1970s.

19th century Laotian Dha sword. Horn and 18ct gold filigree hilt set with clear stones. Hand-forged single edged curved blade. Silver covered wooden scabbard. Length 110 cm (in scabbard). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai c

Margot Mckinney, Baroque pearl and gem-set necklace and earring suite, the necklace composed of 19 Baroque pearls measuring approximately 16.00 - 18.00 mm, accented with three gem-set barrel shaped enhancers, set with brilliant-cut diamonds, tsavorite garn

Two associated blue-and-white 'landscape' plates, Early Kangxi period, circa 1662-1674 28.2 cm diam. (2). Provenance: Private collection, Brisbane There are numerous dishes of this shape, of varying sizes, with peach or flower marks and a footring that loo

An impressive Louis XVI style porcelain inset gilt bronze mounted centre table, Napoleon III, circa 1870, the circular top inset with porcelain panels of members of the court of Versailles, 80 cm high, 77 cm diameter. Provenance: The Collection of Sir Leon

A rare and important colonial Australian gold and opal brooch by Evan Jones of Sydney, the oval frame applied and sculpted with palm trees, emu, kangaroo and balga grass plant, framing the large oval polished quality opal panel of colours representing the

Impressive large Chinese blue & white dragon bowl. Probably for the Thai market, late 19th/early 20th century of compressed globular form, painted with dragons chasing a flaming pearl above a crashing wave border. Fitted hardwood stand. Diameter 46 cm. Pro

Nathan Buckley's 2002 Grand Final guernsey. The guernsey worn by Buckley in the 2002 Grand Final against the Brisbane Lions. Buckley won the Norm Smith Medal for best on ground, despite his team losing the game. This has only happened on three other occasi

1928 Brisbane Cup, 15ct gold trophy on wooden plinth, engraved 'Brisbane Cup 1928/ Queensland Turf Club' and 'Won By 'Canning Queen', (Highfield (imp) Carina), ridden by A.E.Davis. Establishing a New Australian Record, 3.22 - 2 Miles. Owner - P.J.O'Shea'.

Chinese pale celadon & mottled grey jade archaistic style censer. 18th/19th century finely carved diapers and taotie masks with dragon handles. Lacking cover. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architect

Ante Dabro, Dancer, 1988, bronze, edition number one of three. 176 cm high, 70 cm wide, 45 cm deep. Provenance: Solo exhibition, 1995 Cat no 1. Phillip Bacon Galleries, Brisbane, 1988

Chinese white and russet jade belt hook. Late 19th century. Length 12.5 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in Ban

Ann Robinson, Ice Bowl 1988, cast glass. Height 23.5 cm. Width 38 cm. Provenance: Purchased at the 1988 Queensland Exposition Brisbane, QLD

Important cameo brooch: The oval helmet shell depicting a kangaroo. Applied triple part bar mark for 9ct (Makers mark obscure) For a similar example by F W Nissen, Brisbane see Caville, Cocks and Grace, Published by Cgc Gold Pty Ltd, 1992, page 179.

Thai gold & black lacquered bronze gong with ivory tusk supports. Early 20th century includes silver metal thread ropes and hammer. Nb: ivory export restrictions. Tusks length 130 cm (curvature), excl. Wood stands, diameter 70 cm (gong). Provenance: Estate

Fine Chinese white jade rectangular pendant plaque. 18th/19th century the even translucent white stone carved with a bat and peach branch above clouds, the obverse with pines and gazebo by a mountain lake. (5 x 3.5 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and

A very beautiful and intricately painted Tuscan two-section four-door cupboard, Italian 18th century. Provenance: John Dunn Antiques Melbourne. ( AUD$40,000.). A distinguished private collection, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Dimensions: 186 cm wide, 21

A Louis XVI style ormolu mounted marquetry and satinwood table à ecrire, 2nd half of the 19th century, 74 cm high, 54 cm wide, 47 cm deep. Provenance: Mallets, London, The Collection of Sir Leon and Lady Trout, Christies, Brisbane, 6 June 1989, lot 778, Pr

A pink-glazed 'Buddhist lion' water dropper, 19th century 7.4 cm high. Provenance: Collection of Ross Gordon, Brisbane, until 2002 Sotheby's, Melbourne, 2002 (by repute)

Cricket Balls: Bill Woodfull's collection of match-used Cricket Balls, note one endorsed 'Sydney. 1929 v England'; two Bodyline cricket balls, endorsed '1st Test Sydney v Eng 1932' & '4th Test v Eng '33 Brisbane'; plus two unidentified. Each ball accompani

Swift & Crice, quandong seed necklace with yellow gold links, in original box, Brisbane, Queensland, 19th century, 132 cm long

An impressive album of photographs assembled for H.J.Younger in 1890. Titled 'Vol.1. Melbourne & the Surrounding Country' with 87 images of Melbourne, Fernshaw, Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, Sandhurst, Aborigines and several of Malta. 87 photographs, a numbe

Graduated set of 3 Chinese Thai market 'Benjarong' finely enamelled porcelain bowls & covers. Late 19th/early 20th century diameter 22 cm largest). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interi

Chanel, limited edition Camellia classic double flap bag, glazed blue aged quilted calfskin with embellished camellia flower, gold tone hardware, turn lock closure, adjustable leather and chain link shoulder strap, leather lining, stamped 'Chanel, made in

(Travel Poster) Peter S. Templeton (1875-1971). Dunk the Romantic Isle Great Barrier Reef Australia c1930s colour lithograph, signed in image lower left, 100 x 63 cm. Linen-backed. 'Queensland Government Tourist Bureau. Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne. David W

Bill Johnston's 1947-48 test Team blazer - Australia V India, the blazer by Farmer's of Sydney, with 'W. Johnston' in manuscript to the label. Australian coat of arms and 11947-481 embroidered on the pocket. William Arras Johnston (1922 – 2007) played in f

A fine Sino-Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Amitayus, Kangxi period (1662-1722). The figure is shown seated in dhyanasana on a double-petaled lotus base, with his hands in dhyanamudra. His face with a serene expression flanked by foliage earrings and surmoun

A mahogany cased brass sextant, No. 1339 by George Whitbread London, presented to Edward Parker Bedwell. This sextant inscribed 'Presented by Greenwich Hospital to Edw'd Parker Bedwell' is believed to have been presented to Staff-Commander Edward Parker Be

A Chinese old huali burlwood inset low table, Kangxi, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 95 x 39 x 28 cm. Provenance: collection of late father Peter Grice, Brisbane, Australia, acquired in Brisbane antique. An important private collection, Qld.

Six Royal Worcester Australian wildflowers coffee cups and saucers, cream ground, narrow acid etched gilt borders at gilt handles. Each decorated with Australian wildflowers, retailers mark 'Flavelle Roberts & Sankey Ltd, Brisbane', printed puce factory ma

A male stone ancestor figure, Tolai People, New Britain (nineteenth century), carved stone, 33.3 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Brisbane

The sterling silver 'Governor's Cup' racing presentation trophy George Heath, London, circa 1904 inscribed 'Presented By His Excellency the Governor of Queensland, Lieutenant General Sir John Goodwin K.C.B., C.M.G., D.L.O., to the Winner of the 'Govenor's

A rock crystal 'dragon and wave' brush rest, Qing dynasty 23.3 cm long. Provenance: Collection of Ross Gordon, Brisbane, until 2002

Victorian sterling silver soup tureen, mark of Hyam Archer & Co., Sheffield, 1897, the oval body flanked by reeded handles, decorated with trellis and floral sprays, the cover surmounted by an urn finial, on an oval foot, hallmarked, height 21 width 36 cm

An Archie Jackson Match-Used Bat: A full-sized Stuart Surridge 'Archie Jackson' branded bat, actually signed on the reverse by Jackson with 'Austn XI' beneath his signature. An Australian XI played The Rest in February 1926, the team including Jackson, Kip

G P Wright - 'Brisbane Illustrated' Brisbane Principal Buildings and Country Homestead, also Northern Territory. Albumen paper prints laid down on boards., 15 loose photos, each 20.5 x 26.5 cm average, The photographer George Parkinson Wright was active in

A silverplated tea pot, the design attributed to Dr Christopher Dresser, retailed by Hardy Brothers, of hemispherical outline with straight wooden handle, impressed mark Hardy Bros. Sydney & Brisbane 12225 made in England, diameter 17.5 cm. Provenance: Dam

A fabulous pair of polychrome painted, carved and gilt walnut throne chairs. Tuscan 18th/19th century. Provenance: John Dunn Antiques ( $24,000). A distinguished private collection, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Dimensions: 140 cm high, 68 cm wide, 64 c

Martin Moroney blue and white pottery vase painted with gum blossoms and leaves, signed 'M. Moroney, Brisbane, July, 1914', with 'M.Q.' monogram, 22.5 cm high

Tony Greig's cricket bat, endorsed on front 'Dear Jack, This Is the Bat I Used to Score My 110 Against Australia in Brisbane During the 1st Test of Our 1974-75 Tour of Australia. Best of Luck with Your Collection. Kind Regards, Tony Greig', and signed on r

Victorian sterling silver champagne cooler, mark of Charles Stuart Harris, London, 1883, of campana form with two leaf-capped handles, decorated with a continuous band of acanthus leaves, on a stepped circular foot, hallmarked, height 42 cm weight 2483 gra

Dennis Lillee's Australian test jumper, sleeveless, with embroidered Australian coat-of-arms badge on front, with initials 'DKLmaker's label'. Purchased at Dennis Lillee's Testimonial dinner in Brisbane in 1981, accompanied by the Menu/Programme thanking A

Australia v England - Fourth Test at Brisbane, February 1933 - The 'Bodyline' Crisis, A fill-sized Sykes 'Don Bradman World Record' bat signed on the reverse by 17 members of the English Touring squad and the 12 Australians in Brisbane for the match. With

A reticulated and reserve moulded and painted vase, Qianlong six-character iron-red seal mark, Republic period 51.8 cm high. Provenance: Collection of Katherine Perrin, Brisbane, acquired in China. Collection of Ross Gordon, acquired from the above during

A possum skin rug on blue felt backing bearing label 'Manufacturing Furriers, J.Jackson & Sons, Tivoli Fur Store, Albert Square, Brisbane', early 20th century. 184 cm x 152 cm. Provenance: The rug was originally commissioned by the vendors mother during th

A Chinese green marble table screen, 20th century, 27 x 27.5 cm. Provenance: An important private collection, Qld, acquired in Brisbane in 5/12/2006.

Sterling silver cutlery service, marks of various Silversmiths, London, c. 1822-1906, King pattern, twelve entree knives, twelve entree forks, twelve tablespoons, ten table knives, twelve table forks, twelve dessert spoons, twelve teaspoons, two salt spoon

A gilt bronze Buddhist lion, Qing dynasty on stand, 14.3 cm high, 2.9kg. Provenance: Collection of Ross Gordon, Brisbane, until 2002. Sotheby's, Melbourne, 2002 (by repute)

A millefleur and gilt decorated 'peony and chrysanthemum' vase, Guanxu six-character iron-red mark, Republic period stand and box, 24.4 cm high. Provenance: Private collection, E. G. E. Bundy (1911-1981), Brisbane Meldrum & George, Brisbane, 25 November 19

Railway travel poster, 'Travel across Australia by the Trans-Australian railway: Go by train - Save Days', colour lithographic poster published for the Commonwealth Railways Commissioner and printed by A.J. Mullett, Government Printer, Melbourne, circa 191

A stunning Aesthetic movement English sterling silver claret jug in the Japanese style, by Richards & Brown of London, circa 1879, and retailed by 'Flavelle Bros. & Roberts, Sydney & Brisbane', with later inscription 'General Manager's trophy Burroughs Ltd

Fine and rare 19th century Russian silver, painted and enamel icon, Moscow, 1834, assay Nicholi Bubrovin, depicting the Dormition of Theotokos, featuring multiple figures in a church setting with columns, accented with floral garlands, set with oblong coba

A Rene Lalique Bresse vase, designed 1931, the ovoid body relief moulded with a stylised design of cockerels rising to a flared rim, in pale blue green opalescent glass with a white patina, acid etched R. Lalique France, 10.5 cm high. Provenance: Mr Brian

A hand built stoneware flattened form pot, by Marea Gazzard (1928-2013), circa 1965 of oval footed form with burnished textured finish and glazed interior, 27 cm x 20 cm. Provenance: Margaret Vine purchased from his private view at the Johnstone Gallery, B

A Sevres pattern painted and gilt tea service, 19th century, comprising a teapot, creamer, covered sugar bowl, six cups and saucers, each with a painted portrait of French nobility and signed Leber, the cups inscribed to the base Me Royale (eldest child of

A Chinese polychrome bottle vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the outer body pierced and decorated with eighteen immortals in relief against a stylised cloud background, around a hollow cylindrical core, a large dragon on the neck, impressed Qianlong mark

Nathan Buckley's 2003 Heritage Round guernsey. This was the AFL's first official Heritage Round, played in Round 19, 2003. Collingwood played Brisbane, and wore a guernsey based on the one it wore during the late 1920s through to the early 1950s. Together

Fine quality Burmese silver and ivory mounted Dha sword. With hand-forged single edged curved blade. The ivory hilt carved with two bands of scrolling foliage. Wooden scabbard encased in silver repousse decorated with dancing figures. Nb: ivory export rest

Mementoes of Charles Kingsford Smith's Southern Cross. Mounted on board, original rack & part of the original fabric bearing the letter S, a photo of the Southern Cross with a description typed as follow: These mementoes of Smithy's Southern Cross were pre

Antique 9ct rose gold fob chain with two t-bars one marked W.F Cole Brisbane, includes 9ct touch marks throughout. Approx curb chain link 4 mm, length 66 cm, with extra links, weight 46 grams

The Ces Romalli Test Jersey, Australian Rugby Jersey, All Blacks Tour to Australia 1938, Test match jersey Number 7, worn by Ces Romalli in either the Brisbane or Sydney tests in August of 1938. Hand written note affixed to jersey by Charles Saxton reads '

Gregory, A. C. and Gregory, F. T. Journals of Australian explorations. Brisbane, 1884. Octavo, original cloth., An unusually fine copy of the complete record of the eight Gregory expeditions to northern, central and western Australia, between 1846 and 1861

A Sevres style porcelain gilt bronze mounted clock garniture, 19th century, the clock 53 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Sir Leon and Lady Trout, Christies, Brisbane, 6 June 1989, lot 924, Private collection, Queensland

Victorian sterling silver tray, mark of Martin, Hall & Co, London, 1874, of oval shape with beaded rim and engraved floral decoration, on four ball feet, hallmarked, 46 x 34 cm weight 1723 grams. Provenance: Private Collection, Brisbane, Koopman & Son, Man

Goldsmith Hall, Brisbane, gold miner's brooch with two picks, nugget, bucket and entwined rope, 19th century, stamped '15ct Gh, 3.5 cm long, 3.3 grams

Goldsmith Hall, Brisbane, gold miner's brooch with two picks, shovel, nugget and sapphire, 19th century, stamped '15ct, Gh, 5.5 cm long, 3.5 grams

Macdonald, J.G. Journal of J.G. Macdonald on an Expedition from Port Denison to the Gulf of Carpentaria and back. [George Slater; Brisbane, 1865] Small 8vo. Leter calf; gilt. (2 iv 60pp.). With engrv. portrait and large fold. engrv. map at front; Erratum s

Antique tsavorite garnet and diamond set dragonfly silver and rose gold brooch. In a Hardy Bros. Sydney / Brisbane retail box. Size 31 x 31 mm, weight 3 grams, light wear to the center stone table facets. Provenance: The Logan estate.

Fine antique late 19th century satinwood dome topped cabinet, painted chains of flowers and urns with flowers, cross banded inlaid edge, of bow front shape, standing on shaped splay feet, 142 cm high, 76 cm W. Ex P Skase collection Brisbane

Thai Ayutthaya period gilt bronze Buddha head. Shell(?) inlaid eyes; inset green mirrored glass to crown. On ebony stand. Height 39 cm (without stand). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, in

Bristol Pottery 'Kangaroo' teapot, Queensland origin, impressed oval stamp 'Bristol Pottery, Brisbane', 15 cm high, 20 cm wide

'Lovely Lindeman. An Island Jewel in A Coral Sea', c.1930s colour lithographic travel poster, initialled 'Wb' in image lower right, backed on linen. Condition: A-., 100 x 62.5 cm. Text continues 'For sunny carefree holidays lovely Lindeman. Big game fishin

Antique diamond and enamel set gold picture locket. Set with rose cut diamonds. Marked 15ct to the barrel clasp. Locket width 44 mm, chain length 38 cm, total weight 24 grams. With a hinged door to the reverse. In a fitted Hardy Bros Sydney / Brisbane box.

An Australian silver card case by J. F Mole, Brisbane, the case and lid profusely decorated with flowers and scrolls, circa 1913-15. Other Notes: Frederick James Mole established business in Brisbane in 1913 and quickly gained a reputation for high quality

Paul Feltham's North Melbourne Jumper, with number '13', believed to have been worn in the 1975 Grand Final - North Melbourne's first Premiership. [Paul Feltham played 128 games for North Melbourne 1970-76, 7 games for Richmond in 1978. and had a short sti

Thai mother of pearl shell inlaid lacquer Alms bowl. Early 20th century diameter 29 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially oper

A good Rudolph Heckel violin, in the manner of Stradovarius, two piece back, golden orange varnish, original label to the interior with maker's name and 'Dresden 1886'. Back length 35.6 cm. In later hard case. Provenance: Purchased from Howard Sleath, a vi

Australian 15ct rose gold double length fob chain, marks to clasps and chain. T-bar marked for W.F Cole Brisbane. Approx length 70 cm, weight 45 grams

A pair of Louis XV style walnut serpentine chests, late 19th century, 84 cm high, 42 cm wide, 31 cm deep. Provenance: The Collection of Sir Leon and Lady Trout, Christies, Brisbane, 6 June 1989, lot 838, Private collection, Queensland

A Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted bombe vitrine, 19th century, 75 cm high, 62 cm wide, 38 cm deep. Provenance: The Collection of Sir Leon and Lady Trout, Christies, Brisbane, 6 June 1989, lot 796, Private collection Queensland

George III sterling silver coffee pot, mark of Robert Peaston, London, 1762, the tapering cylindrical body chased with flowers and scrolls, engraved armorial and motto 'Suivez Raison', the domed cover surmounted by 'Turned' finial, cast scroll spout and wo

George III sterling silver vegetable dish and cover, mark of Thomas Robins, London, 1813, rectangular with gadroon border, the cover with removable handle, hallmarked, height 13 cm width 29.5 cm depth 21.5 cm weight 1584 grams. Provenance: Private Collecti

Two Stone's Bristol pottery kangaroo teapots, Brisbane, one with a brown glaze the other with a green glaze, the tallest 15 cm

Chinese carved amber bat and gourd group. Early to mid 20th century fitted carved hardwood stand. Length 10 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant

Early Australian ruby diamond ring, an oval ruby approximate 0.40ct deep red colour and 10= 0.50ct old European cut diamonds with a further 2=0.12ct old European cut diamonds shoulder set. Probably by F. J. Mole and Co. Brisbane late 19th century. Stamped

A pair of rare Chinese gold lacquer decorated shells, late Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, 21 x 18.4 cm each. Provenance: An important private collection, Qld., aquired from Turn O' the century Antiques, Brisbane, 20/11/2007.

George IV sterling silver three piece tea service, mark of Charles fox II, London, 1824, comprising a teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl, all with floral chased and engraved decoration, hallmarked (3), height 15 cm (teapot) total weight 1322 grams. Provenanc

Onoto, 9ct gold fountain pen engraved for Hugh Dennis Macrossan (1881–1940), in a fine ribbed finish, with a pen clip and a Delarue Onoto pen nib, engraved H.D. Macrossan 20.2.23, length approximately 148 mm, accompanied by an Onoto fitted box, the present

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 m

A pair of Meissen figures of cupid, 19th century, 18 cm high. Provenance: The collection of Sir Leon and lady Trout, Christies, Brisbane, 6 June 1989, lot 521, Private collection, Sydney

Antique Chinese Ming/early Ching Dynasty bronze tripod censer, with pierced domed cover, decorated in relief with archaistic motifs, the cover with openwork scrolling clouds and a mythological animal, the handles shaped as mythological animals, 24 cm high,

1925 Queensland Rugby League Cap, maroon velvet with wire embroidered 'Q/ Rl' on front, and '1925' on brim, made by D.S.Carter, Brisbane. VG condition

An Elizabeth II gilt sterling silver and enamel Christmas bon bon by Stuart Devlin, London 1982, with enamel holly and berries opening to reveal Santa in slay, 17 cm long. Provenance: The Collection of Sir Leon and Lady Trout, Christies, Brisbane, 6 June 1

An oak cased stick barometer/thermometer, retailed by Flavelle Bros & Co. Sydney & Brisbane, with pediment top, ivory gauge and knob, late 19th century, length 94 cm

A Chelsea oval dish, circa 1755, painted with scattered flowers within a brown and gilt edge, red anchor mark, 28 cm wide. Provenance: 'The Trout Collection,' Christie's, Brisbane, June 1989, lot 463, Christie's, Melbourne, 17 August 1993, lot 208