Victorian photographs, general themes - price guide and values

Unknown Photographer's Australasian Series - 17 Images

Photographer Unknown, but many images probably by Daniel Mundy or his brother, William Mundy. The handstamp 'Australasian Series by D.L. Mundy, F.R.G.S. Lanscape Photographer & Publisher.....Melbourne & Sydney.' appearing on the back of about half the…

Australian Landscapes: Mundy Brothers' Collection

1862 Australian Cityscape and Garden Party Albumen Prints

Albumen paper prints of Hobarttown 1862 (3) plus one of Sydney 1862 (A garden party at the family mansion, Woollahra House, built by Sir Daniel Cooper. Aboriginal servants in the background.)., 15.5 x 25 cm average

Maori Woman and Child Preparing Flax

A large format hand coloured photo depicting a Maori woman with a child preparing flax. 54 x 40 cm

Auckland Harbour in 1959: Vintage Hand-Coloured Photo

A vintage Whites Aviation hand coloured black and white photo of Auckland Harbour, large format, c.1959, includes Birkenhead Point, Harbour Bridge and Auckland city. 49.5 x 60 cm

Vintage Orakei Hand-Coloured Aerial Photo

A vintage Whites Aviation hand coloured black and white photo of Orakei, includes the Okahu Bay Yachting Club, Paritai Drive, etc. 49 x 60 cm

Burgess Bushranger Gang Carte de Visite and Related Items

Burgess Bushranger Gang 1866 Carte de Visite by Captain Coulston showing the Victorian bushrangers Philip Levy, Richard Burgess, Thomas Kelly (Noon) & Joseph Thomas Sullivan, most famous for the Maungatapu Murders in New Zealand, plus a 1924 book on the…

Holtermann's Gulgong/Hill End Photographs Collection

The Holtermann collection photographs comprising forty two large copies of Gulgong/Hill end (1872-3) from the Mitchell library circa 1965. Condition, good to fair, damage & use consistant with age. Dimensions of largest, 31 x 23 cm

Tasmanian Albumen Prints (1880s-90s)

Tasmania: A group of 1880s-90s albumen prints, all attractively mounted. Scenes comprise 'Hop Picking, Derwent Valley', 'The Road to Dundas, West Coast', 'Road to Port Arthur' (2 diff.), 'Tramway at Geeveston'. (5 items).

Paton's Furniture Shop: Portrait and Punch Set

A 19th century photograph of W. Paton furniture shop (cabinet portrait size) together with original letter punch set from the shop used to stamp the furniture

Stereo Cards Collection: Wars, Celebrations, and Naval Fleet

Stereographs Collection of cards including 'The American Fleet' (53), 'Duke of York Celebrations' (53), 'The Great War' (22), Boer War (12), New Zealand (39), Australian themes (40), total 219 cards

Duke of Gloucester's Australian Centenary Visit Press Photos

1934, Group of press photographs for The Duke of Gloucester's visit to Australia to celebrate The Centenary of Victoria. In Melbourne he opened the Shrine of Rememberance. With Victoria, 8 photographs incl. 'Preparing the Shrine' and 'Dedication of the…

Victorian Family Portraits

Three Victorian Daguerreotypes portraits of two woman and child

Antique Sugar Tongs Collection

Four pairs of sugar tongs: three sterling silver, Georgian and Victorian, and one plated pair, circa 1775 with marks for George Smith II; 1820 with marks for George Burrows; 1893 London with marks for F.C Wheeler & J. Wakely, and other, two bright cut…

Irish Gentleman Hand-Touched Photograph

A 19th century Irish hand touched photograph of a gentlemen, 20 x 15 cm.

Bernard Holterman: Gold Miner, Businessman, Politician, Photographer

Colonial photograph of Bernard Otto Holterman. C.1872. Gold miner, businessman, photographer and politician. In 1872 he found the largest gold speciman at Hill End 'The Holtermann Nugget'. Photograph signed in sepia ink, with studio stamp verso. 'American…

Botanical Gardens and Harbour Panorama

Early silver gelatin panoramic photograph. 'Harbour and botanical Gardens, no. 10.'. 21 x 98 cm

Victorian leather cased Daguerreotype photograph

Victorian leather cased Daguerreotype photograph, 7.5 cm x 6.5 cm approx

Vintage Stereoscope Viewers with World and War Cards

Stereoscope Viewers with various world cards comprising thirty six taken in Delhi circa 1877 to 1903 by George rose of Melbourne, sixty three of the Boer war including several of Lord Roberts by Underwood & Wnderwood & sixty eight various cards of Europe,…

19th Century Shipwreck Photograph - 40x56cm

A 19th century photograph of a shipwreck, 40 x 56 cm

Prince's Wharf, Hobart Tasmania

Prince's Wharf, Hobart Tasmania, silver gelatin albumen print in carved timber frame, 19th century, 46 x 35 cm

Yachting on Derwent: Hobart Panorama

Yachting on the Derwent at Hobart, Tasmanian, panorama photograph by Beattie of Hobart, 23 x 77 cm

Maori Mother and Child by C. Troughton Clark

C. Troughton Clark, sepia photograph, untitled 'Maori Woman with Child', signed and inscribed 'copyright', in original dark oak frame. Image 30.5 x 25.5 cm

Vintage Stereoscope Card Collection

Large collection of stereoscope cards

War, Fleet, Suffrage: A Collection of Stereographs

Stereographs including Boer War, American Fleet in Australia, military, Melbourne, Suffragettes, Watt's River Victoria, Solomon Islands etc

Australasian Stereoviews

Six stereoviews of New Zealand and Australian scenes and events.

1930s Sydney Harbour Bridge Construction Photos for Sale

1930s Sydney Harbour Bridge construction Photos. As published for sale by various Sydney studios. Some stamped verso 'Haringtons' (Henri Mallard) & 'Renella Studio.' most appear to be printed from the original negative. There are 41 photos, 25 of which…

1850s Embossed Leather Daguerreotypes: Man and Woman

Two daguerreotypes in embossed leather cases, Man and Woman c.1850's

Victorian Vulcanite Daguerreotype Case by Littlefield Parsons & Co

Victorian ornate Vulcanite Daguerreotype case by Littlefield, Parsons & Co

"New Zealand Bush" - Hand Coloured Photograph

Whites Aviation, New Zealand Bush, hand coloured photograph in original frame, title inscribed and signed

Auckland CBD and North Shore View, c.1945

A large format Whites Aviation hand coloured photograph of Auckland, a view across the CBD and North Shore towards Rangitoto, c.1945. 49 cm x 75 cm

Sinker Impressed H&S Jewelry by Fritsch and Freeman

Karl Fritsch and Warwick Freeman, Sinker, lead, impressed H&S, 1.8 x 1.4 x 1.4 cm

Maori Woman, Pulman Studio, c.1885

A full-size glass plate negative portrait of a young Maori woman, Pulman Photographic Studio (Elizabeth Pulman), c.1885, the named subject 'Te Koata' portrayed wearing a hukahuka korowai, two huia feathers in her hair and with 'enhanced' moko kauae.…

Maori Woman in Traditional Attire and Moko Kauae

A full-size glass plate negative portrait of a young Maori woman, Pulman Photographic Studio (Elizabeth Pulman), c.1885, the named subject 'Marau Kingi' portrayed wearing a hukahuka korowai, two huia feathers in her hair and with 'enhanced' moko kauae.…

Maori Woman with Carved Wahaika

A full-size glass plate negative portrait of a Maori woman, Pulman Photographic Studio (Elizabeth Pulman), c.1885, the unnamed subject sits holding a carved wahaika that appears in a Pulman photograph of Rewi Maniapoto.

Maori Woman with Carved Paddle, c.1885

A full-size glass plate negative portrait of a Maori woman, attributed to the Pulman Studio, c.1885, the un-named subject stands holding a carved paddle (hoe).

Guide Maggie and Harata Uncovering Hangi

Two half-plate glass negatives, c.1905, one labelled Maggie (Guide Maggie Papakura) and Harata (Charlotte); the other of two girls uncovering a hangi. (possibly Ohinemutu).

Victorian Lady Ambrotype Portrait with Hand Embellishment

Victorian hand embellisher ambrotype portrait, of a lady, 9.5 x 8.5 cm approx

Gilded Daguerreotype in Worked Leather Case

Worked leather and gilded cased daguerreotype

Gilded Daguerreotype in Worked Leather Case

Worked leather and gilded cased daguerreotype

BHP Newcastle: First Rail and Executive Photographs

A photo of the BHP Newcastle steelworks' first rail rolled in 1915 in a handsome blackwood frame, 67 x 60 cm overall, together with a photograph of the executives of BHP from a similar period in a handsome fiddle-back blackwood frame, 72 x 47 cm overall

Distinguished Gentleman Portrait

Large black and white photograph of a distinguished gentleman, approx 49 cm x 37 cm

New Zealand Scenes: Dusky Sound & Whangaroa

A pair of New Zealand scene albumen prints titled 'Dusky Sound' and 'Whangaroa, 23 x 33 cm

Australian 19th Century Portrait Collection

A collection of predominantly Australian carte de visite and salon portraits, 19th century, inspection will reward

Colonel Thomas Bell and Wife: Ambrotype Portraits in Frame

Two ambrotype portraits of Colonel Thomas Bell Cb and wife housed in timber frame with accompanying note

Melbourne & Victoria Albumen Photographs

Melbourne & Victoria: A collection of albumen photographs laid down on card or paper pages, images of various sizes including 'Elizabeth Street 1880', Bourke Street, Collins Street, Flinders Street, Church of England Grammar School, St Kilda 1880', The…

Albumen Photographs of New South Wales

New South Wales by Kerry, Kerry & Jones, Bayliss, Caney & Others, A collection of albumen photographs laid down on card or pages, various sizes. Images are mainly scenes in the Blue Mountains, waterfalls, caves, the Zig Zag Railway, etc, one…

Sydney & N.S.W. Albumen Photographs Collection

Sydney & N.S.W. A group of albumen photographs, comprising 2 by Kerry ('A Kangaroo Park' and 'Myalla Station, Monaro') both laid-down on card, plus 4 loose (photographer unknown) annotated as 'Lavender Bay', 'Hawkesbury Bridge', 'Middle Harbour' and…

Sydney Streets and Buildings Albumen Prints Collection

Sydney Street Scenes and Buildings, A collection of albumen prints laid down on pages, including 'George Street, Looking South', 'Macquarie Street', 'International Exhibition, Sydney 1879', 'Sydney Town Hall', 'New Government Buildings, Sydney', 'Garden…

Bayliss' Australian Photographs

Charles Bayliss - Photographer [1850-1897], A small group of albumen prints including 'Aborigines of New South Wales', 'Native Australians', 'Govett's Leap' and one other. (4 images).

Tasmanian Panoramas and Landmarks Collection

Tasmania: A collection comprising 2 parts of a panoramic view of Hobart from Lime Kiln Hill (each 17.5 x 23 cm) by H.H.Baily, the Cascade Brewery, The South Esk Bridge, Botanical Gardens Hobart, Cape Raul, and several others, mainly unidentified…

Collection of 1870s-90s Tasmania Albumen Photographs

Tasmania: A collection of 1870s-90s albumen photographs laid down on pages or card, various sizes. Subjects mostly annotated in a contemprary hand and include 'Abandoned Penal Establishment, Salt Water River', Hobart Town Harbour 6th April 1880,…

Alfred Winter's Tasmanian Albumen Prints Collection

Tasmanian Photographer - Alfred Winter [c1837-1911], A collection of albumen prints, with subjects including 'Hobart Town Harbour & Mt. Wellington', 'Elizabeth Street', 'Post Office', 'The Wharf', 'Hobart Town from the Huon Road', 'Shot Tower, Brown's…

Kerry & Co. Sydney: Albumen Images of Rural Life

Kerry & Co. Sydney: A group of (6) albumen images including 'Camel Trains, Wanarring Road, Warrego District', 'Buyers inspecting sheep', 'Wool sorting, Thurulgoona Station', an untitled busy market day scene & 2others. All laid down on card.

Australian Military Stereoview Collection

Stereoviews a group of 24 published by the Australasian Stereoscopic Co including convoy of Australians, Kit Inspections of Australians and Balloon Corp

Government House Sydney with Coach and Attendants

C1888 Government house Sydney scene. Coach and attendants in foreground. Produced by Phillip - Stephan photo litho and Typographic process Co Ltd. Sydney, NSW. Photolithograph. 27 x 34 cm, (image)

Lake Tyers Aboriginal Group, 1888 Photolithograph

C.1888 lake Tyers Aboriginal group. 'Aboriginal Tribe', Produced by Phillip - Stephan photo litho and Typographic process Co Ltd. Sydney, NSW. Photolithograph (2). 30 x 36 cm, (image)

1888 Sydney Views: South Head Road and Lane Cove River

Two c1888 Sydney Views. Including south head Road (Fernleigh at rose Bay); and Lane Cove river. Soiled outer margins. Produced by Phillip - Stephan photo litho and Typographic process Co Ltd. Sydney, NSW. Photolithograph (2). 28 x 35 cm, and 29 x 36 cm,…

North Shore Landscapes, 1888

Two c1888 North Shore scenes. Including Mosmans Bay, (soiled margins); and Manly beach. Produced by Phillip - Stephan photo litho and Typographic process Co Ltd. Sydney, NSW. Photolithograph (2). 28 x 35 cm, (average)

19th Century Sydney Views

Three 19th century Sydney Views. Including farm Cove; Observatory, (extensive foxing and creasing); and Millers point from the Observatory. Produced by Phillip - Stephan photo litho and Typographic process Co Ltd. Sydney, NSW. Photolithograph (3). 28 x 36…

Melbourne and Victorian Scenery in 19 Images

A collection of nineteen photographic and lithographic images depicting scenes of Melbourne and its environs, portraiture, Victorian Aborigines and bush scenery, 15 x 19 cm (average each)

Harbour Portraits: Honolulu and Ships

A folio of forty one photographs and lithographs inlcuding images of Honolulu, various harbour scenes and ships and portraiture, 8 x 23 cm (average size)

Aboriginal Portrait Collection

A collection of Aboriginal portraits, including Truganini, Queen Truganini, King Billy, an Aboriginal Chief and a family portrait, lithographic and sepia prints, 13 x 7.5 cm (average size)

Last Tasmanians: Queen Truganini & King Billy (Sepia Prints)

Charles Woolley (1834-1922), Queen Truganini - Last of the Tasmanians, King Billy, A pair of sepia prints, each inscribed on margin, 12.5 x 9 cm each

Aboriginal Life in Photographs

A collection of five photographs - Nicholas Caire and unknown photographers, King Billy Maloga, Aboriginal Native Group, Aboriginals, Lake Tyers, Aborignal Ceremony, Aborignal Mother and Child, 14 x 19 cm (average each)

Aboriginal Life in 19 Images

A collection of nineteen photographic and lithographic images by Alphonse Chargois, G W Cole, Purnall and others, of Australian Aborigines depicting hunting, in family groups and ceremonies, 10 x 14.5 cm (average)

Indigenous Life in Australia: A Pictorial Collection

A collection ten photograph and lithographic images, depicting Australian Aboriginies and Indeigenous life, including Family Mia Mia, Native Encampment River Murray, Camp of Young Lubra, Kangaroo Hunting, King John's Mia Mia, Lubra and Pegeanini, Native…

Australian Aboriginals Through the Lens

A collection of six photographs of Australian Aboriginals, 16 x 21 cm (average)

Aboriginal Life: Through the Lens

A collection of eighteen photographic and lithographic images of Australian Aborigines depicting hunting, in family groups and ceremonies, 14 x 20 cm (average each)

South Pacific Natives: A Photographic Collection by Henry King

A collection of eight photographic slides by Henry King, South Pacific Natives, Cermonial Native, Natives of New Guinea, Natives in Hut, Portrait, Native Hut New Guinea, Native with Basket, Climbing Palm Tonga, 8 x 8 cm (each). Provenance: Christies, New…

Aboriginal Portraits: Collection of Eight Sepia Prints

A collection of eight sepia prints, lithographs and photographs of Aborigines, including man with fire sticks, throwing stick, boomerang, portraits and family group, 18 x 14 cm (average size)

Aboriginal Family Portraits and Groups

A collection of six photographs depicting Aboriginal family groups and portraits, including images from Northern Australia, Murray River, Port Augusta and Inniminka, 19 x 15 cm (average size)

Aboriginal Portraits: A Collection of Seven Images

A collection of seven sepia prints, lithographs and photographs depicting Australian Aborigines, 20 x 15 cm (average size)

NSW in 1880: 49 Vintage Photos in Leather Cylinder

Photographs of New South Wales, a collection of forty nine photgraphs, c. 1880, including Sydney, Hawkesbury River, Gosford, Woy, Woy, Ryde, Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Jenolan Caves, housed in leather gilt embossed cylinder, 24 x 28 cm (approx each)

Mounted Photographs of NSW Australian Aboriginals

H King & Co, Australian Aboriginals of NSW, three mounted photographs, 19.5 x 14.5 cm (each)

Ornate Victorian Gentlemen Daguerreotype

Victorian daguerreotype of a gentleman in ornate case

Stereoscopic Viewer and Slide Box Set

A Stereoscopic Viewer, together with box of slides

Antique Leather Portrait Ambrotype

Antique leather cased portrait ambrotype, Wt. 16.5 cm x height 9 cm

Scanlan's Silver Prints of Busselton and South West WA

Two silver Gelatin prints: Busselton and south West WA, by C. R. Scanlan (1871-1951) late 19th century i) Ship Tavern, J. Bovell, Busselton 10 x 14.5 cm note: Joseph Bovell arrived in WA 1859 aboard the West Australian with his wife Elizabeth and Son. He…

Sir John and Lady Margaret Forrest: Silver Gelatin Prints

Two silver gelatin prints: Sir John and Lady Margaret Elvire Forrest bearing ink signatures and impressed photography, Studio seal, 'Vandyke Melbourne' with Studio label, verso on later frames, 34 x 26.5 cm note: Sir John Forrest GcmG (1847-1918) was an…

Antarctic Expedition Glass Lantern Slides

A box of early 20th century 'The South Pole' glass lantern slides, detailing the expeditions of Shackleton and Scott, the 65 slides individually numbered and most in sequence, each with entitlement 'Scott's last written words (Antarctic)', 'Xmas Day 1911'…

Victorian 18ct Gold Pocket Watch with Inscription

A gold mid sized open faced pocket watch, 18ct yellow gold, Victorian, marked to inner case B. & L. Case number 49118 A.A. With round case, engraved case back, inscription to inner case of John Davis, golden dial, two hands, key wind. N.B. With key. Total…