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A collection of nautical navigation instruments, includes parallel rule, combined station pointer & distance off calculator, distance slide rule, chart protractor, several copies of N.P.323 star Finder and Identifier (1970) condition varies, set square, Hy

Hasselblad 500EL medium-format SLR camera [#Tte 9322], c. Late 1960s, in 43.5 x 34.5 x 17.5 cm flight case with an immaculately preserved array of Hasselblad camera system elements, including three lenses (Planar 80 mm f2.8, Sonnar 150 mm f4, and Sonnar 25

Minox: Chrome-body Minox B subminiature camera [#942 506], circa 1964, with Complan 15 mm f3.5 lens, in original maker's box with leather case, wrist chain, and printed materials. Scale in meters.

Voigtlander: 1954 Vitessa N 'barn-door' style rangefinder camera with Ultron 50 mm f2 lens [#3563726] in maker's box with inspection certificate and Focar 2 304/32 lens filter. This sixth version of the Vitessa line was distinguished with an N that appeare

Compass Cameras: Compass subminiature rangefinder camera [#2772], circa 1937, with 35 mm f3.5 lens [#CCL3B] and original advertising materials. Praised for its wealth of features that belie its small form-factor, only about 5000 were manufactured before pr

Bulgari Ref 102686, a rare 18ct rose gold and diamond-set 'Lvcea' moon phase automatic ladies wrist watch with white mother-of-pearl dial, reference 102686, property from a private collection, Manufacturer: Bulgari, year: circa 2021, reference: 102686, cas

Two Philippe Starck Ghost chairs and one stool, French-Italian, circa 2000's, plastic materials in clear, grey and orange tones, 83 cm high, 54 cm wide, 55 cm deep

A ledger titled 'Victorian Cricket Association's Patriotic Efforts For Australian Wounded Solders and for Providing Cricket Materials for Australian Camps Abroad and in Victoria, 1915-1916'. The hand-written ledger records the names, dates and amounts dona

A very rare pair of 'battlement' border tiles with reciprocal trefoil design. Ottoman-era Damascus, circa 1575. A wide variety of tiles are used in the decoration of Islamic architecture in all its forms. Traditions of tile-making throughout the Islamic wo

A fine bronze and marble bust of Pietro Calvi's: The Moor of Venice. Pietro Calvi was born in Milan and studied at the Milan Academy, training under the renowned sculptor Giovanni Seleroni. It was under Seleroni's guidance that Calvi developed the outstand

A rare and opulent solid malachite and gilt-bronze mounted armchair. Russian 19th century. Provenance: Acquired in 1981 from Alexander and Berendt, 1A Davies Street Berkeley Square, London W1. The Estate of Judith and Bruce Terry, 16 Moule Avenue Brighton

A very rare and superb solid malachite and gilt-bronze embellished centre table, Russian, mid 19th century. Provenance: Acquired from Alexander and Berendt, 1A Davies Street Berkeley Square, London W1- in 1981. The Estate of Judith and Bruce Terry, 16 Moul

Ri Kei Sai (late Edo period 1800-1890, Japanese), superb antique Japanese watercolour on four panels - blossom tree, pheasants and river, 85 x 220 cm (overall image size); 98 x 244 cm (overall panel size), Provenance: Odawara Shoten, Tokyo (purchased 1987)

An interesting mixed group of buttonhooks, early 19th to early 20th century, comprising a Georgian bone handle hook engraved with initials and dated 1809, a silver mounted deer hoof boot hook, and hooks with handles in various materials including antler, i

Platinum and diamond double clip brooch set throughout with round brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 30.55carats, accompanied by fitted box, weight 41.3gm, measuring 8.5 x 5 cm. The double clip brooch came into fashion in t

Michael O'Connell (1898-1976), the merchant of Venice, paste resist dyes and hand-painting on woven wool-rayon blend fabric, maker's mark lower right: Mael, from the 'Pageant Series', 1948-1950, 176 x 263 cm. Provenance: George's gallery, Melbourne, 'Micha

A Paco Rabanne vintage belt. Features a metal chain with square discs joined by metal rings. Length 80 cm. Width 3 cm. Paco Rabanne begun his career by designing jewellery for Givenchy, Dior and Balenciaga, then founded his own fashion house in 1966. He us

T. Gaunt and Co. Diamond pendant/brooch, Australian, circa 1910, property from a private Sydney collection, of garland style, the openwork frame embellished with stylised scroll and foliate motifs decorated with old mine-cut diamonds terminating on three d

A Paco Rabanne metal disc bracelet. Silver tone. Bracelet length 16 cm. Paco Rabanne begun his career by designing jewellery for Givenchy, Dior and Balenciaga, then founded his own fashion house in 1966. He used many unconventional materials including meta

A Mino Raincape, Japan, late 19th century. Mino were often worn by samurai or fishermen over the body to repel rain from armour or clothing. Made from densely layered strips of plant materials that are meticulously and tightly hand-woven into place. This m

A Gucci 'Off the Grid' tote bag. Made in Italy. Features black GG nylon made from Econyl - a nylon fabric sourced from regenerated materials, with the GG logos and centre foil brand stamp logo. Double leather top handles and an adjustable shoulder strap. M

C.late 1920s photograph (15 x 20 cm) of Bradman posing with cricket bat, wearing his NSW blazer, alongside NSW team mates Hal Hooker & Arthur Chipperfield, plus two NSW cricket association members; framed and glazed usin Don Bradman - New South Wales: c.19

A pair of Jordan 1 Mid Denim Red shoes. The Jordan 1 Mid Denim Red shoes are loosely inspired by a famous Levi's collaboration from 2008. Boasting potent colorblocking and unique alternate materials, this combination of style and accessibility make it a mo

Rolex Ref. 1803, an attractive 18ct gold wristwatch with centre seconds, day, date with gilt dial and bracelet, circa 1960's, Manufacturer: Rolex, year: circa 1960, reference no: 1803, movement no: Dd 96976, case no: 785'526, model name: day-date, material

Noe Duchaufour Lawrence Derby armchair for Zanotta, the strong shape can be highlighted by choosing contrasting materials. The stiff polyurethane external body of the Derby armchair is covered with cowhide., the internal upholstery is made of self-extingui

Maton vintage Australian acoustic guitar and hard case, bearing original label 'Maton Pty. Ltd. Finest musical instrument makers Victoria - Australia. This instrument is constructed from the Finest timber and Materials available Featuring...Craftsmanship a

An Inaba Cloisonne Co. cloisonne vase, c.1960, squat ovoid shape, decorated with two koi carp on a pale celadon ground. Gold plated rim and foot. With original promotional brochure, annotated 1961. With wooden stand. Height 18 cm. Until its closure in the

A Bvlgari Magnesium Diagono Wristwatch. Circa 2018. Ref DG41C10SMCVD. 41 mm Magnesium and PEEK Alloy (a shock abosing pollymer) case and ceramic bezel, BVL 191 - Solotempo caliber mechanical automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Speckled metalli

A pair of Pada ball chairs, inspired by the Pop-Design movement, the Pada ball chair is an avant-garde and extremely design piece of furniture. This armchair is made of contemporary high quality materials to offer you a comfortable seat that will last over

A Hollywood Regency coffee table, Perfect proportions, bold materials and high-end construction all combine to create a memorable and visually enticing design, height 42 cm, width 100 cm

Antoni Gaudi (Spain, 1852-1926) for Bd Barcelona, a pair of Batllo chairs, originally designed in 1906 for the Casa Batllo on Barcelona's Passeig de Gracia, which he transformed into one of the most outstanding buildings in the city. Bd was the first Compa

An Arts & Crafts copper box commemorating the hallmarked sterling Foudroyant, the hinged lid embossed with an image of the ship and her dates 1798 and 1897. The ship's name to the front, raised on four splayed copper riveted legs. 26 x 17 x 12 cm. Note: it

Rolex Ref. 69173, a lady's two colour Datejust wristwatch with gilt dial and diamond Indices, circa 1993, Manufacturer: Rolex, year: circa 1993, reference no.: 69173, case no.: S203'674, model name: lady Datejust, material: stainless steel and 18k gold and

Philippa James pottery jug with rare applied koala handle and sgraffito hand-painted landscape scene, incised 'Philippa James', 7 cm high, 9 cm wide. A review of her solo exhibition at the Everyman library in south Yarra in September 1926 explained that 'T

Merric Boyd pottery jug with hand-painted rural scene and two applied koalas perched on the branch handle, incised 'Merric Boyd, 1941', 14 cm high, 15 cm wide. Merric Boyd described his great joy in successfully throwing his first pot at Archibald McNair's

An attractive diamond tiara, circa 1890 designed as an expertly graduated knife wire fringe of old European and rose-cut diamonds, the largest weighing approximately 1.15 carats, issuing similarly-set foliate terminals, converting to a necklace, three smal

Steinway & Sons, B-211 Spirio R grand piano, in black finish complete with two piano stools, 1480 (width)mm x 2110 (length)mm; 354 kilograms weight. Other Notes: Steinway and Sons is the benchmark in the construction of grand pianos of the highest quality.

Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec 'Ploum' sofa for Ligne Roset, a special combination of two materials: a stretchable covering and ultra-soft foam. This combination, along with the Ploum sofas' truly ample dimensions, provides extreme comfort and accommodates diffe

A pair of Tom Ford 'Dahlia' sunglasses in metal and acetate. Complete with original protective case. Gradient butterfly lenses with double nose bridge and straight brow bar, and signature 'T' logo at temples. Thin, wire arms and capped earpieces. 100% UVA/

Rolex Ref. 79163, a fine and attractive lady's two tone Datejust wristwatch, circa 2003, Manufacturer: Rolex, year: circa 2003, reference no.: 79163, case no.: Y 504'640, model name: lady Datejust, material: stainless steel and 18ct yellow gold, calibre: a

Ronal (Ron) Harris - original Inkwork drawing of Whangaruru black plate of New ZealandMS 1, 1:63 360, N.16, Whangaruru, August 1942, inkwork on tracing cloth. Bridges coded with both construction materials and axle weights, 50 x 74 cm

Poul Kjaerholm 'PK25' chair for Fritz Hansen, also known as the 'Element' chair, the PK25 is a striking example of Kjærholm's eagerness to transform common, industrial materials into striking works of Art. Grey cotton / canvas upholstery on polished steel

A Marilyn Sainty cocktail chair, C. 1988, crafted in New Zealand by fashion and furniture designer Marilyn Sainty. Comprising of a painted wooden seat, a powder-coated steel structure and a rubber arm and backrest, recycled from a milking-machine hose. In

A rare 18ct gold, peridot and diamond 'Spring Ring Watch', no. 83 from the 'About time Collection', for Omega by Andrew Grima, 1969, centring a bezel-set, oval faceted peridot 'glass' bordered by a line of brilliant-cut diamonds framed by a textured surrou

Four engravings of old Testament scenes after G. Freman, the friendship of David and Jonathan, 40 x 25 cm, Gideons soldiers, 40 x 25.5 cm, the taking of Jerico, 40 x 25 cm, Rohoboams Couniellors, 38.5 x 25 cm, engraved by J Kip and others, condition: the p

Studio Pottery sculpture in the manner of Hans Coper, composite moulded materials on stand, Australia, c 1960s, 55 cm high, 28 cm wide, 18 cm deep

19th century Moro keris. Well made blade with three waves to forte and well carved fullers. Retaining bands missing. Ganja skillfully made and fitted. Economic and skillful use of materials indicating an early to mid 19th century date. Original silver wire

Elliott T. Fay (English, late 19th/early 20th century), the Hunt, gelatin silver print, signed in margin lower right: Elliott T. Fay, 23 x 29 cm. Provenance: Grafton Galleries, Rushcutters bay, from the contents of Swanton (built 1827), Sutton Forrest, NSW

Hand coloured etching of Hercules fighting the Nemean lion, in a handsome boxed gilt frame with silhouette leaf motif in corners. Plate 11.5 x 16 cm, frame 35.5 x 40 x 7.5 cm. Provenance: from the contents of Swanton (built 1827), Sutton Forrest, NSW. Cond

Jean-Charles Delafosse (French, 1734-1789), two etchings: La Savoye, and L'Ecosse, etching, plate 38 x 23 cm. Condition: the prints are in to good condition, consistent with the age, materials and techniques used by the artist. Sheet discolouration, with s

Walter Burley griffin (attributed) American oak occasional table, circa 1910., 75 cm high, 122 cm wide, 66 cm deep, an identical table can be seen in the accompanying image of a living room in a Walter Burley griffin designed home in Edwardsville, St.Louis

'The Veiled Maiden' bust in composite materials, made in Chatsworth England inset with label to the base

A Marilyn Sainty cocktail chair, 1988, crafted in New Zealand by fashion and furniture designer Marilyn Sainty. Comprising of a painted wooden seat, a powder-coated steel structure and a rubber arm and backrest, recycled from a milking-machine hose. In 200

A Garth Chester Curvesse chair, c1944, bent plywood, height 82 cm, width 60 cm, depth 62 cm, Auckland born Garth Chester (1916-1968) is a pioneer of New Zealand design and, just looking at the Curvesse chair, it isn't hard to see why., following in the foo

Henri Martin, L'art de Boire le vin, lithographic print c.1980, published by Les Amis du vin. 70 x 100 cm. This piece is from a private collection of original, rare French vintage posters that have been produced as early as the 1920s and have been assemble

Bernard Villemot, Bally orange, printed C. 1980. 68.5 x 38 cm. This piece is from a private collection of original, rare French vintage posters that have been produced as early as the 1920s and have been assembled from various visits to Paris. They have al

Gerard Deneriaz 'Razzia'- Pasta, lithograph, large format vintage poster. 1983, hand-signed lower left, an Al Dente Brothers production. 158 x 120 cm, this piece is from a private collection of original, rare French vintage posters that have been produced

Roy Lichtenstein, M-Maybe, vintage lithographic print on card. 91 x 91 cm, this piece is from a private collection of original, rare French vintage posters that have been produced as early as the 1920s and have been assembled from various visits to Paris.

Andy Warhol, Marilyn, silkscreen print, edition. 'Published by Sunday B. Morning, fill in your own signature' inscribed verso. 91.5 x 91.5 cm, this piece is from a private collection of original, rare French vintage posters that have been produced as early

A Garth Chester Curvesse chair, C. 1944, bent plywood, height 80 cm, width 60 cm, diameter 70 cm, Auckland born Garth Chester (1916-1968) is a pioneer of New Zealand design and, just looking at the Curvesse chair, it isn't hard to see why. Following in the

A famille rose covered jar, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, the baluster jar with a fitted lid enamel decorated with vases of flowers and fruits, scholars' materials, daoist symbols and other auspicious objects between lappet and ruyi borders, script to t

John Alfred Sears, Photographer (1866 - 1947), First Expeditionary Force Passing Our Doors. March of First Expeditionary Force Through Melbourne, Sept. 25. 1914, Sears Photo, Superb original photograph showing the men marching past, Buckley & Nunn's (who a

A rare Della Robbia (1894-1906) British art pottery vase, mild relief scrolling leaf decoration with streaky blue/black glaze on brown. Incised makers ship and other marks to base, height 16 cm. Note: The Della Robbia pottery was established as a true Arts

An extinct adult male stout-legged moa skeleton, predominantly the bones from one bird, some plaster restoration and replacement. Height 79 cm. Provenance: Found by our vendor in 1965 on his Oparure family farm, south Waitomo district. Copy of 1968 newspap

Alain Gauthier - Bally Rocks Man, vintage poster. Printed in 1970. 68 x 47 cm, this piece is from a private collection of original, rare French vintage posters that have been produced as early as the 1920s and have been assembled from various visits to Par

Andy Warhol - no 5 Chanel, printed for the Visual Arts/Artist Rights Society, New York, 1997. 175 x 118.5 cm, this piece is from a private collection of original, rare French vintage posters that have been produced as early as the 1920s and have been assem

Andy Warhol - Marilyn I, silkscreen print, edition. 'Published by Sunday B. Morning, fill in your own signature' inscribed verso. 91.5 x 91.5 cm, this piece is from a private collection of original, rare French vintage posters that have been produced as ea

A George Nakashima (1905 -1990) lounge chair with free form arm, Undoubtedly one of the preeminent innovators of the 20th century, George Nakashima was a supremely accomplished woodworker, architect and furniture maker. Widely accepted to be the father of

A Garth Chester Curvesse chair, C. 1944, bent plywood, height 75 cm, width 60 cm, depth 72 cm, Auckland born Garth Chester (1916-1968) is a pioneer of New Zealand design and, just looking at the Curvesse chair, it isn't hard to see why, following in the fo

Bernard Villemot - Bally orange, printed C. 1980. 68.5 x 38 cm, this piece is from a private collection of original, rare French vintage posters that have been produced as early as the 1920s and have been assembled from various visits to Paris. They have a

G. Nicolitch - camping, vintage lithograph signed and dated 1967 in image, 116 x 157 cm, this piece is from a private collection of original, rare French vintage posters that have been produced as early as the 1920s and have been assembled from various vis

Roland Hugon - Monaco grand Prix poster 1977, lithograph vintage poster. From a series printed by l'Automobile club du Monaco, 1983 to commemorate the Monaco grand Prix. Limited edition of 500. 100 x 70 cm, this piece is from a private collection of origin

Leon Dupin - Soufre Gre Bordeaux, Des Recoltes Magnifiques, lithographic poster. 1933, printed by Joseph-Charles. 80 x 60 cm, this piece is from a private collection of original, rare French vintage posters that have been produced as early as the 1920s and

Mich - Bicyclette J.B. Louvet, vintage lithograph. Printed C. 1933, signed in image. 108 x 75 cm, this piece is from a private collection of original, rare French vintage posters that have been produced as early as the 1920s and have been assembled from va

George Ham - Monaco grand Prix poster 1936, lithograph vintage poster. From a series printed by l'Automobile club de Monaco, 1983 to commemorate the Monaco grand Prix. Limited edition of 500. 100 x 70 cm, this piece is from a private collection of original

Gerard Deneriaz 'Razzia' Louis Vuitton - classic Boheme run, Offset print. 2006, hand-signed. 153 x 113 cm, this piece is from a private collection of original, rare French vintage posters that have been produced as early as the 1920s and have been assembl

A Garth Chester Curvesse chair, C. 1944, bent plywood, height 82 cm, width 60 cm, diameter 62 cm, Auckland born Garth Chester (1916-1968) is a pioneer of New Zealand design and, just looking at the Curvesse chair, it isn't hard to see why., following in th

A superb Regency sofa table, of Pembroke type in fine calamander and rosewood veneer over mahogany. The top is inlaid with a gilt brass scrolling acanthus leaf border and stringing, and mounted with gilt bronze borders. The four bow shaped legs, also known

Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstatte carver chair from the Gallia apartment in Vienna, circa 1913. 90 cm high, 60 cm across the arms Josef Hoffmann (1870–1956) attended the Academy of fine Arts in Vienna and studied architecture under Otto Wagner (one of Vienn

Three Aboriginal engraving tools. Materials including. Wallaby jaw, incisor tooth; kangaroo sinew; & triodia resin, Western Desert tribe, collected, Warburton range, WA. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth.

A collection of four nugget type pendants. 24ct yellow gold, each crafted in a naturalistic style of a freeform nugget made of pure gold with no agate or other materials within, each fitted with a bail of fixed design, the smallest completed with a smaller

An old Anatolian kilim face bedding bag, with back of various patchwork materials. 90 x 47 cm. Provenance: The Williamson Estate Collection.

A Paul Evans Cityscape coffee table, American, C. 1970s, the base, comprising four linear forms, features brass and chrome geometric patchwork. Complete with both round and square table tops. Signed. With both square and round glass table tops, width 99 cm

E.C Manfred Architect papers of a Residence in Stanmore (1884) including quantity report detailing required materials etc followed by highly detailed hand drawn architectural plans, agreements etc for a residence in Stanmore, a Mr T Felton. E.C Manfred was

A boxed collection of pipes, from various countries and various materials, wood, china, cloisonne, etc.

A collection of cricket-themed mugs, cups, glasses, tankards and a wine jug with 6 beakers; mainly ceramic, several glass or other materials. (25 items). Various sizes.

Six medals Art Union of London, 1854, Flaxman, a medal by H. Weigall (5.6 cm) International Exhibtion of Artistic Furniture Home Decorations and Building Materials, Cyrstal Palace, London, 1907 a gilded copper medal by Massonnet (5.7 cm) And Colonial and I

Three 'Nobody' chairs for Hay Pet Felt made from recycled materials. Light grey & blue, Sweden c2000s, 46 cm high, 42w x40 cm deep

P.N.G Sepik river turtle shell mask early clay mask on top of turtle shell with natural woven materials and bird feathers for hair, inlaid shells and in black, yellow white and red colours, length 25 cm

P.N.G bone mask Sepik river early clay mask on top of possible animal skull with natural woven materials and bird feathers for hair, inlaid shells and painted in black, white and brown colours, length 20 cm

P.N.G bone mask Sepik river early clay mask on top of animal rib cage with natural woven materials and bird feathers for hair, inlaid shells, boar tusks and in black, yellow white and red colours, length 30 cm

P.N.G bone mask Sepik river early clay mask on top of animal bone with natural woven materials and bird feathers for hair, inlaid shells, boars tusks nostrils and in black, white and red colours, length 23 cm

A good Tokyo school ivory and shibayama netsuke of a young boy, late Meiji period, seated pulling a face whilst hiding a hooked tool behind his back, his tongue articulates to poke out, his costume inlaid with decorative details in various materials, the h

A good Tokyo school tagayasan wood and ivory netsuke of Hotei attributed to Suzuki Tôkoku [Bairyû] (1845-1913), standing and laughing with hands raised above his tilted head, wearing beaded bracelets and necklace of various materials, a green-stained nyoi

A Faberge cigarette case in Karelian birch mounted in silver-gilt with a cabochon ruby Thumbpiece, Workmaster Victor Aarne (1863-1934), St Petersburg hallmark for 1899-1908, Faberge cigarette cases are among the most attractive of the objects produced by t

A mahogany and brass mounted cigar humidor, by Alphonse Tahan, circa 1880. Signed to lock plate Tahan. 16.5 cm high, 28.5 cm wide, 15.5 cm deep. Note: Born in Belgium in 1830 and by the age of 19, he had opened a shop at 30 Rue de la Paix in the heart of P