An early 20th century Chinese finely carved ivory figure of Guan Yu, the god of war with long beard, standing and drawing his sword, upon a base with rising serpent. Chip to robe corner, height 14.5 cm.
An old Chinese carved hardwood figure group, the central figure being Guan Yu, the god of war, flanked by two others, all under a tree with perched cranes, raised on a gnarled base, height 53 cm. Minor faults.
A 1917 World War I mark 1 dated .303 Lee Enfield rifle with all-over-carved Maori designs attributed to Rangi Redman, quality carved spiral and notch carved detail to all woodwork. Note: Mr Redman (a kiwi World War II Veteran) was known to have carved .303
Royal engineers 18ct yellow gold and platinum, enamel and diamond brooch with King George VI cypher, World War II period, stamped '18ct, Plat.', 3.2 cm high, 7.7 grams
A.I.F. World War I period 9ct rose gold brooch depicting a Vickers machine gun flanked by the Australian and British flags, engraved 'M.C.S. A.I.F.', rare. Stamped 'Alfred, 9ct', 3.5 cm wide, 2.5 grams
Waterloo fire brick, 9ct gold brick made in 1914 by kitchen & Bingham of park Street Sydney. Titled 'The Belgium Brick' it was raffled to raise money for charity. It was re-donated and re-sold twice, eventually raising £204. Engraved on four sides 'Blood i
World War I south Lancashire Regiment gold & enamel brooch stamped 15ct, Cp&Co, 'Sweetheart' brooch, in the form of the sphinx resting on an 'Egypt' tablet below the banner 'Ich Dien', surmounted by the Prince of Wales feathers with inset diamond chips
A late 19th century lidded urn attributed to Piwiki Horohau (ngati Raukawa), circular shape on a pedestal base. The pedestal and stem with wharkarare and whakatara patterns. The base carved with two kuri dogs in high relief. The lid with conforming decorat
A Derby 'dry-edge' porcelain figure of Apollo, standing amidst trophies of war, on mounded base, 1750-55. Height 14.5 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
A 22-bore flintlock trade musket by Cooper and Goodman, c.1857 in Birmingham who took over from Joseph Rock Cooper and stamped with London proofs. Long 51" barrel. All steel furniture, full wooden stock to muzzle. With original cleaning rod. These rifles w
Kenneth Clark MBE UK (1922-2012) 6 posey vases two with green and brown glaze detail, height 17 cm (1 damaged) and three small brown glazed, height 12 cm NZ born Clark remained in Britain after the war and founded Kenneth Clark ceramics in the London distr
Mendi valley war shield (Worrumbi). Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea. Wooden shield with fibre suspension cord and natural red and white pigments, height 132 cm
Antique war elephant with riders and soldiers, brown glazed stoneware, SI Satchanalai, Thailand, 16th/17th century. 35 cm high, 33 cm long, 19 cm deep, (weight 5kg). The sculpture includes the mahout guiding the elephant and a warrior riding the hindquarte
St Michael and St George companion medal for Robert Boulter Esq. in a Spinks medal frame, together, with his OBE, King George & Queen Mary 1935 medal and silver George VI and Queen Elizabeth 1937 Coronation medal. Along with matching set of minatures.. To
Zeiss Ikon: Contax II 543/24 rangefinder camera [#F.43946], circa 1938, with Sonnar 50 mm f2 lens [#2336428]. Rare engraving on rewind knob 'for Manchoukuo' indicates that this camera was produced for the Japanese Manchoukuo puppet state that ruled Northea
Fed: Fed-C Leica-copy rangefinder camera [#80413], circa 1938, with Fed 50 mm f2 lens. The earliest Leica copy to achieve any measure of success before the Second World War.
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
Samoan club, wooden war club the shaft widening to the blade which tapers to a point and with a central ridge on the tapered end,. Length 134 cm. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.
World War II seven medal group, to No.42795 C.A.L. De Vere, 1939-1945 star, Pacific Star, Italy star, Defence medal, War Medal, New Zealand War Service Medal and GVIR Territorial Efficiency medal with all medals being named together with matching boxed min
4 World War I New Zealand medals awarded to M. J. O'Brien, comprising, 1914-1918 medal, great War Medal and 1914-15 star as Lieutenant, N.Z.E.F. And a distinguished Conduct medal as Sergeant in the canterbury mounted rifles, together with 1939-45 New Zeala
A Japanese six-panel folding screen, Edo / Meiji period, applied to a later screen, six colour on paper (Edo period) panels cut from an earlier screen featuring scenes from the the Tale of the Heike - Battle of Ichi-No-Tani recounting the war between two s
1914-20 British War Medals to an Australian: A.J. Noall. A.I.F. (regimental number removed). Alfred James Noall, of Brighton, Victoria, enlisted in Feb., 1915, as a member of the A.I.F. He left Australia on 26th August of the same year, arriving in
'Photograph of Serg.T Major R.J. Gamble D.S.O. 106 Years of age. Who fought in 100 battles. He comes of a fighting race. His grandfather went through the Peninsula war, and was present at the burial of Sir John Moore.
World War I bronze Memorial plaque (death penny): inscribed 'He Died for Freedom and Honour', in the name of 'John Henry Westcott', and issued to his next of kin, blank on reverse, 120 cm diameter; together with his trio of medals: 1914-15 star, unnamed;
World War I Anzac. Fine sterling silver and floral enamel fan-shaped brooch with photo window on reverse and black and white photo portrait of an Anzac soldier, circa 1915, 5.5 cm wide
An oak panel carved with shields of the 30 French knights from the 'Combat des Trente', Commemorating the Brittany war of 1351 against English knights, supporters of John Montfort. Labels and photos of monuments verso. The panel noted as being 16th century
Bronwynne Cornish, Pacific Sphinx, 1993, New Zealand. Red earthenware with slips and stains. A sphinx wearing a crown with red lips and purple eyelids. Raised on a cuboid base with painted geometric detailing. Shown at Akasaka Green Gallery, Tokyo, in 1993
World War I period silver trench watch Glasgow import mark 1915 Fw Frederick Wright (Coventry) ?. Marked Swiss made to movement. Approx case width 32 mm, running when tested
George IV 18ct yellow gold and enamel mourning ring marked London 1824 18. Approx weight 7.48 grams, ring size P. Engraved interior: Charles Bishop of Cloyne 0b.9 augt 1826. Selina Warburton 0b.12 Mar. 1826. Charles 'Terence Mongan' Warburton. Was Bishop o
Australian pokerwork pedestal bowl. Made from wood from the ship HMAS Encounter. Inscribed on base 'Wood out of HMAS Encounter, fired first shot at sea in the great war, 1914. F.G.' (Dia.21 cm
Japanese World War II Katana and leather sheaf, with tsuba decorated with flower heads, above a shagreen handle with woven handle, the lower blade with incised signature, with leather sheaf, length 94 cm
Japanese World War II Katana and leather sheaf, set with bronze tsuba, with four flower head motifs, above mounts, with shagreen handle and woven surround, six character signature, set with leather sheaf, length 92 cm (sword)
A large Royal Navy 'HMS Barham' sailor's Ventriloquist dummy, cloth and papier mache, circa 1930s, height 100 cm approx. Note: handmade dummy belonging to hallmarked sterling Barham Petty Officer (name unknown) who served on the Royal Flagship during the l
A Doulton Lambeth stoneware Boer war jug, transfer printed design in brown depicting Lord Roberts flanked by a kangaroo and an emu, with beaver above and lion below, and 'South Africa 1900', in addition portrait cameos of Major general Baden Powell and Lor
World War II: scarce charity match programmes - 1944 RAAF v Combined League played at Collingwood, 1944 South Melbourne v Combined Army played at St Kilda, 1945 A North Team v A South Team, played at Richmond. Great array of League players included in team
William Albert Stanley Oldfield (1894 - 1976). 'Bert' Oldfield's New South Wales State Team cap, with manufacturer's label of Harding's Mercery and Oldfield's name in pen, attractively displayed in a glazed timber case with details of his career. Overall 4
1943 Carlton membership season ticket (#236), navy blue cloth cover with silver club logo and text; the interior surfaces with printed details of the club leadership, the fixtures for the club and hole punched for each game attended, overall 8 x 11.8 cm wh
1942 & 1944 Carlton membership season tickets, blue/black buckram covers with silver club logos and text; the interior surfaces with printed details of the club leadership, the fixtures for the club (1944) and holes punched for each game attended, each ove
1917 Carlton membership season ticket (#155), deep blue buckram cover with gilt club name and year; the interior surfaces with printed details of the club leadership, the fixtures for the club and a hole punched for each game attended, overall 9.2 x 12.5 c
1916 Carlton membership season ticket (#1988), black buckram cover with gilt club name and year; the interior surfaces with printed details of the club leadership, the fixtures for the club and a hole punched for each game attended, overall 9.1 x 12.1 cm w
United Tobacco Companies (South) Ltd., South Africa. The Springbok Series of 1912 Triangular Test Match Cricketers: A remarkable collection of these rarely seen cards comprising of Australian players (13-16 and 54-70), English players (33-52) and South Afr
An extraordinary gilt-gesso wall mirror celebrating the 16th century victory over the Turks/Ottoman Empire. Venetian, first half of the 19th century or earlier. Dr Susan Scollay – on the Venetian/Ottoman rivalry. The Republic of Venice enjoyed robust trade
Pickelhaube Kingdom of Saxony Officer's Ersatz infantry steel helmet, circa 1914-1915. At the beginning of the war demand outstripped supply for felt and leather covered helmets, as a result metal 'Ersatz' helmets filled the shortfall. By 1916 these Pickel
Turkey - World War One Star, also known as the Gallipoli Star medal/badge; 1915, with 'B.B.&Co' verso under pin; enamel and nickel-plated brass. Some (remnant) ribbon present.
1854-55 Baltic Campaign Medal, 36 mm silver; lacking claw and ornate foliated swivel suspender and generally a bit knocked about. Instituted April 1856 for award to those who served with the Naval deployment to the Baltic during the Crimean War.
Marlene Dietrich (1901 - 1992) strong original signature on vintage 'Paramount' publicity postcard. Besides her iconic film roles, Dietrich was known for her humanitarian efforts during World War II, housing German and French exiles, providing financial su
A fabulous original World War II copper framed Darwin airport landing light, circa 1940, with its original fittings and mounting bracket, height 54 cm, width 54 cm, depth 45 cm
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
Thirteen Egyptian 900 standard silver plates, graduating, pie crust rim, 3297gm. 31 cm to 13 cm. Provenance: Brought home by our vendor's aunt who was a NZ army nurse in Egypt during World War II.
A World War I and early 20th century five medal group plus six miniatures to Lieut. D.G. Watson, includes 1914-1918 War Medal, King's Police Medal, India Distinguished Police Medal, King George V Silver Jubilee Medal 1935 and George VI & Elizabeth Coronati
Australian sterling silver box and cover, by Fredrick James Mole, Brisbane, post World War II, of solid rectangular form, the front bearing engraved 'I.H.S,' verso 'A.M.D.G//In loving Memory of W.Maude Moffatt//Given by M.V.W.L (Mary valley QLD Womens Leag
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 complimentary ship model produced, R.M.S 'Orion' produced for Orient Lines, mid 20th century, enamel painted galvanised metal in presentation box, with ship particulars and marking the passage between England and Australia, the model 16.5 cm long, Note,
Photolithograph on paper (76 x 50.5 cm (overall), World War II poster, 'Your country needs You! Join the A.I.F Now!' Australian Commonwealth military Forces (AIF) second World War recruiting poster. A black and white image of Winston Churchill's head and l
A Chinese .900 silver presentation bowl, Wang Hing & Co, Hong Kong, late 19th/early 20th century, reticulated with confronting dragons and a flaming pearl amidst swirling clouds, raised on a straight-sided foot ring engraved, 'H.M.S Minotaur quarter mile 1
A slab built vase by Alexander Campbell, 1982, New Zealand. Made from porcelain. A cubic form with a large square lid. With incised abstract designs, hand-painted oxides in the porcelain, layered slip and salt glaze. Incised signature to the base underside
A slab built vase by Alexander Campbell, c. 1980, New Zealand. Made from porcelain. A cubic form with large square lid. Decorated with abstract designs with hand-painted oxides in the porcelain, layered slip and salt glaze. Incised signature to the base un
Gold and carnelian intaglio ring; centring a carved carnelian depicting the Devil carrying away cupid, engraved 'Le Diable Emport L'Amour', mounted in 9ct gold, size M, total gross weight approximately 3 grams.; notes:; "Le diable l'emporte" ("May the devi
World War II snipers spotting telescope Scout Regiment Mkii S, eyepiece stamped no 3671 Broadhurst Clarkson type O.S. 126 G.A. By H.C.R. & Son Ltd, with military issue arrow and black leather outer case, 81 cm long
A Group of Five Medals to Alec Edward Pearson, A.I.F. Comprising of a 1939-45 Star, a Pacific Star, a 1939-45 War Medal, an Australian Service Medal and a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with 'Australia' clasp, mounted as worn. With copies of service r
War Department Technical Manual Tm 9-803, U.S. Army issue tyre pressure gauge, Australian Army truck badge (Royal Engineers), and an Australian Army pocketknife, (4 items)
A World War Two Military Cross & M.B.E. Group to Brigadier R.H. Fisher, The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (M.B.E.) 2nd type Military; Military Cross (G.R.I.) engraved to rear; 1939 Star; Africa Star with clasp 8th Army; Italy Star; Defence and
World War II-era 10th Light Horse Regiment Australian Army wool uniform service jacket; with brass buttons, rising sun collar & Australia title badges. Cotton-type 10th Light Horse colour patches to both upper arms, each with sewn in 'A'. 1941 dated and ma
World War I trio of medals to Ordnance Artificer Wilfred Jones, who served 30 years in the Royal Navy, was aboard HMS Attentive during the raid on Zeebrugge in 1918 and died whilst still serving in 1945. The medals comprise of a 1914-15 Star, a British War
A group of four medals to Petty Officer Frederick Eames of the Royal Navy. The medals comprise of a 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals (1914-19) and a Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (Kgv). Court mounted for display and accompanied b
A group of four medals to Chief Petty Officer Walter Herbert Howard of the Royal Navy, who served aboard the Royal Yacht HMS Ophir for the Royal Tour to Australia in 1901, as well as being aboard HMS Canterbury at the Battle of Jutland (1916). The medals c